Texas Bicycling News Digest August 11th 2018
Video: Texas Outdoors: It’s just like riding a bike…except it’s racing!
Author: Barry Davis | www.kens5.com
San Antonio — It’s just like riding a bicycle.
Well, except for the pack of speed-crazed, thrill-seeking kids racing past you!
I had never tried BMX racing, but boy what a hoot. I had often passed by the track and always said, “I’m going to stop by there one day,” so I finally did.
“We have people of all ages come out here; 2-year-olds to guys in the 60’s to moms,” says Lonestar BMX president Tad Robertson. In fact, Robertson says they have kids who grow up on the track, race through high school and college, then …
Texarkana, Texas completes two-way street conversion project
www.ktbs.com
The next time you’re in downtown Texarkana, you may notice some changes to the traffic patterns.
Crews have just completed a two-way street conversion to West 3rd and West 4th streets.
Both streets cross the state line into Arkansas, where they’re already two-way.
Texas-side officials say the conversion is a capital improvement project, and is intended to increase traffic access to the downtown area.
“We’re asking residents to slow down, pay attention, and look for signage. We’ve clearly marked all the intersections and tried to help people out with our paint markings, Drivers just need to pay more attention,” said Lisa Thompson, City of Texarkana, Texas spokesperson.
Crews have also added new crosswalks and bicycle signage, and created nearly 200 curbside parking spaces.
Bid on Construction of A-train Bike and Pedestrian Trail-Eagle Point Section in Lewisville
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 09/11/18 3:00 PM Prebid: 08/23/18 8:30 AM
Solicitation Title: Construction of A-train Bike and Pedestrian Trail-Eagle Point Section
Owner Solic Number: 18-07DCTA, F8Y97702 Status: bidding Report: 8839261
Country : United States State: TX County: Denton Location: Lewisville
Est. Low Value: $2,000,000 Est. High Value: $2,000,000
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged)
Scope: Work includes 180 LF 506-6001 rock filter dams (install) (TY1), 9406 LF 506-6038 temporary sediment control fence (Install), complete in place. 3.79 AC Prep Row, complete in place; 100 LF removing conc (curbs and gutter); 687 SY removing conc (sidewalks); 30 SY removing Conc (headwall), 9062 SY 162-6002 block sodding; 255 LF rail (handrail); 3 EA curb ramps; 9275 EA 666-6207 REFL Pav Mrk TY II (Y) 4″ (SLD), complete in place.; 40 LF 618-6023 conduit (PVC) (Sched 40) (2â€); 4EA 624-6006 ground box TY battery (162915) W/ Apron.; 41 SF 636-6001 aluminum signs (TY A); see attached file.
Notes: Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Aug 23, 2018 8:30:00 AM CDT, at 640 State Highway 121, Lewisville, Tx 75057 Second Floor Conference Room. All questions regarding the construction plans and bidding documents shall be submitted in writing and addressed to …
FrankenBike San Antonio #97: SATURDAY, August 18, 2018 from 10am-4pm at The Cherrity Bar
by Hris | frankenbike.net
FrankenBike San Antonio #97 – Presented by BikeTexas and Independence Brewing Company – will be held on SATURDAY, August 18, 2018 from 10am-4pm at The Cherrity Bar located at 302 Montana Street, San Antonio, Texas 78203. 210-559-0421
Jaime Santillan is your event host for FrankenBike San Antonio # 97 so be sure to ask for him when you arrive if you need any help. …
#hwy30ride
Ron Gunnels | www.strava.com
Maggie’s tour of the ‘hoods
Kevin Highfield | www.strava.com
MHvsMS at Bullis County
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com
TT Saturday
Meggin Crawford | www.strava.com
SAT. Morning Bike Ride w/Fort Bend Bike Team
Toni Tone | www.strava.com
Phenom Phifty
Brad Stauffer | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Huge shout out to our friends at Bike Friendly South Dallas for today’s opportunity to serve the community!! 🚲🚲🚲 https://t.co/UqjON9MTFD
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) August 12, 2018
Life is more fun when you stop worrying about the hard stuff and just enjoy the ride. Thanks 6-Pack Trail riders for the inspiration today! https://t.co/XViracdirX
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) August 12, 2018
#cycling #fitness #motivation #lifestyle #outdoors #tri #bicycle #ironman #texascycling #texas #sanangelotx #bicycle #bike pic.twitter.com/MEuIURGli5
— Randy Rangel (@Randysbike1717) August 11, 2018
Did they chip seal every road in Austin, or just the ones we like to ride our bikes on? 🤨
— Bobby Dixon (@klctve) August 11, 2018
Few riders out early. Rain has stopped. Damp like heavy dew now. Rocks up high are slick. Trails are overall good. I’m riding at 10am. https://t.co/NgTURuQEEF
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) August 11, 2018
Congrats to our winners from Thursday! #FairParkCrits — at Fair Park, TX https://t.co/k8FZDJGk9j
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 11, 2018
Amazing we are in year 10 of Super Squadra. Thanks for joining us along the way. pic.twitter.com/AKSAKH5vhT
— David Wenger (@wengernation) August 11, 2018
22nd Annual Swap Meet
Bicycles Inc HURST
143 E. Harwood Rd.
Hurst, TX 76054
SATURDAY October 20, 2018 #BikeSwap #SwapMeet #OldBikes #AntiqueBikes #ClassicBikes #MuscleBikes #RatRods… https://t.co/TtnH9oQpcR— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) August 11, 2018
Up for a nice Saturday afternoon ride. #bike #fun #loveyousomuch #graffiti #hopegallery #cruise #outdoors #saturday #florida #summertime @ Streamline Cycles https://t.co/xWgICnSCH1
— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) August 11, 2018
Early ride with my buddies.
Along the way we pick up a couple of riders, made new friends, saw the paraglider, saw more friends, celebrated MaryLou’s bday (early), and had a great… https://t.co/AFQNu7lkNp— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) August 11, 2018
Weekend Schedule Change at the track.
Sunday Session is Cancelled.We are prepping to have cleaning and repairs of the velodrome surface for next week. Sorry for the inconvenience and we will update everyone on schedule changes if need be during the week.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) August 11, 2018
Learning the right way to do things this morning with @tylerclouti. #tccx #crossiscoming pic.twitter.com/jrtRchPohG
— Scott Marlowe 🇺🇸 (@scottmarlowe) August 11, 2018
This is how we roll! #BikeMcAllen pic.twitter.com/MaDpiR3gzk
— McAllen BCycle (@McAllenBcycle) August 11, 2018
#senditsaturday 🎥 Starring @vrhunt28 featuring iamspecialized on location in #atx @ Slaughter Creek Trails https://t.co/rGwf8JwHWB
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 11, 2018
Crosby Park trail improvement project has begun https://t.co/JPyx4yylws pic.twitter.com/7f2mENZ5n5
— LakeHouston Observer (@LakeHoustonNews) August 11, 2018
We will be marking the trail for the HH100 off road races starting today. So yes this means shortcuts will be blocked until after the races. Please let us know if you see anything torn down. And as always if… https://t.co/y5GjkDp3SS
— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) August 11, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Labor Day Weekend Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/9IOVjYMhHr
Well we couldn’t find a Saturday for the last pool party ride so I am scheduling a ride for Labor Day weekend. If weather per… https://t.co/WXDQ7arkjK
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 11, 2018
New Event Beginner Cyclist Orientation Ride in the Heights – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/lKRqrIVwtV
The purpose of the ride is to provide a way for us to get some cycling education in, and then do … https://t.co/Mn9V2kVQuA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 11, 2018
New Event Tuesday morning climb to Tom Mays Park – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/PSFii7lZi7
This is an informal group of riders that meet to ride up bike path to Tom Mays Park and return down same pa… https://t.co/wCYBvK4SLM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 12, 2018
New Event Thursday Morning Ride – San Antonio, TX Meet us for an approximate 28 mile ride on the Leon Creek Trails. The trail head is at the end of Mainland Street just off Bandera Rd across the cul-the-sac from Walmart. This location will allow us to … https://t.co/5FOJ1uQpst
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 12, 2018
New Event Saturday Upper Valley Vuelta Group B – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/dRRheb7AHp
• Distance: 25-30 miles
• Roll Out: 7:30 am
• Pace: 15-17 mph
• Details: This ride will take you throu… https://t.co/npbseemb9v
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 12, 2018