Texas Bicycling News Digest September 19th 2018
The Most Batsh*t Audacious Plan to Save a Velodrome
BY JACOB MESCHKE | www.bicycling.com
THE FRISCO SUPERDROME, A 19-YEAR VETERAN OF AMERICAN TRACK CYCLING, LOOKS AS IF IT WILL BE SHUTTERED FOREVER. A FEW DEDICATED DALLAS-AREA CYCLISTS WANT TO CHANGE THAT.
Seven hundred and thirty sheets of plywood, 236 steel struts, and around 14,000 screws.
That’s the materials list for the deconstructed Superdrome, a 250-meter outdoor bike racing track north of Dallas that a crew of local cyclists and community members took apart in the hot Texas sun this summer.
“It’s been phenomenal, the help that’s come out. Everyone’s been in great spirits, which is a lot of fun,†says Ryan Crissey, who ran the track for …
Hope on Wheels raises funds, awareness
Karen Gleason | delrionewsherald.com
Raising funds for pediatric cancer research and awareness of the battles faced by pediatric cancer patients was the focus of the “Hope on Wheels†event held Saturday at Hyundai of Del Rio.
“We are here celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hyundai’s ‘Hope on Wheels,’ and since this is the 20th anniversary, we decided to turn it into a fun family day for children and their parents this year,†said Mary Pierce, local cancer survivor and advocate and ambassadress for cancer awareness.
Lift-Serve Mountain Bike Park Coming To Texas!
By: Morgan Fisher | unofficialnetworks.com
The Lone Star state may not be known for its mountains or alpine vistas, but the cycling community should be stoked for its first lift-accessed, mountain bike park. …
Local group honors cycling enthusiasts
David Claybourn | www.heraldbanner.com
Longtime bicycle shop owners and cycling enthusiasts Jim and Rhonda Hoyt became the first honorees of the Texas Legends of Cycling.
The Hoyts, who’ve owned and operated Richardson Bike Mart since 1980, were recognized and presented special awards during a banquet on Saturday at the Texan Theater in Greenville and followed a day of tour riding through Greenville and Hunt County during the Cotton Patch Challenge. …
New trails in Tyler promoting healthy living
By: Olivia Sandusky | www.easttexasmatters.com
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – You should know that we have good news for you outdoorsy residents in Tyler! The city has been working hard to expand the walking and biking trails.
These trails are going to be so useful for those of you who like to wake up and get a little work out in! Some trails are still under construction but others have been completed and are ready to be used.
If you’ve noticed, construction alongside Old Jacksonville Highway near Dueling Oaks Drive and …
Anyone have experience dealing with the city? Houston area issues.
by tsl3 | forums.mtbr.com/texas
Does anyone have experience with working with the city and/or parks&rec to get them to be more MTB friendly? I live in a suburb of Houston (Sugar Land) and we have about 35 miles of rogue trails. The city is threatening to start cracking down on trail builders, but they’re also afraid to destroy the MTB trails because they’ve become immensely popular.
The city of Houston and surrounding areas are very unfriendly to local MTB, as they have just opted to flood one of the oldest trails in the area (The Anthills) for a …
FMPD invites community to ‘Bike with the Blue’
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
The Flower Mound Police Department is inviting the community to its first annual “Bike with the Blue†event next month.
Participants will be able to meet and take a ride with the FMPD bike units on Oct. 6 from 2-4 p.m., according to a town news release. There will be a beginner course and an advanced obstacle course, and …
A Texas Teen Refused to Give Up on a Mission for Bike Safety After City Leaders Walked Out on Her
Sarah Mearhoff | www.teenvogue.com
Lauren Pitts went to the city council twice after her friend died in a bike accident.
A south Texas teen is calling on her local city council for justice after her best friend’s death, and she won’t back down.
David Gobellan, a 19-year-old from Mercedes, located at the Texas-Mexico border, was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bike in the city earlier this month, as reported by local news station KGBT. His funeral was held Saturday, September 15, on what would have been his …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Sorry for the late notice, but I just got this.
If you live nearby, please attend and let the engineers know that if you can't get a protected bicycle lane, at least a 10ft multi-use… https://t.co/EwPHFXou3K— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) September 20, 2018
Normally we do swim lessons on Wednesday night. Tonight though, I’m learning how to run the barriers with this guy. #bestcross #ltad #thingswedoinspandex @ Lady Bird Johnson Community Park https://t.co/MIgkg1q7GB
— Mark Saroni (@MarkSaroni) September 20, 2018
Tomorrow night! Let's talk RAT, bikepacking, the future of gravel and show off some gear!https://t.co/fRrKf0jnQU https://t.co/LJfmAh6Zrl
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 20, 2018
Lights are important.
Never cheep out on lights my @Bontrager flair rear i do not ride without!. For front i have a 350 @Lezyne i use for flash and as 1500 lumen headlight and a bar end… https://t.co/sFbixgb34O— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) September 20, 2018
Something awesome for a Thursday night!! Veteran bikepacker Jan Bennet will be sharing her passion for this combo of off-road biking and minimalist backpacking, and you get a chance to check out AJ Vagabonds if you haven’t yet!! https://t.co/XtO2JxCdvt
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 19, 2018
Check out this @HoustonChron article by our very own president, Beth White, who discusses #BayouGreenways2020 and our commitment to connecting communities through equitable access to parks and green space for all, regardless of location/economic standing: https://t.co/yu3ZY7TaPA
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) September 19, 2018
Wednesday Evening Ride & Jimmy’s 65 Birthday 6:30pm wheels down 6:45pm. Bring lights cause it’s getting dark at end of ride. I’ll have the fire pit going for after ride grilling. Bring… https://t.co/sw9XWgjJQ8
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) September 19, 2018
Please join us on Saturday at 8 AM for our Woman Hollering Creek Ride: https://t.co/cmtnKZsXHL pic.twitter.com/Oy156D5X5D
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 19, 2018
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) September 19, 2018
Everyone say hello to Abel. Abel is part of our Operations Team that works the field to insure stations our balanced & if any bikes need to come in for repairs. So give a shout to Abel, and thank you for you hard work. pic.twitter.com/4M7ptFgahu
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) September 19, 2018
The Five Must-Do Rides of Autumn – All up to date 2018 Texas bicycle rides in one location https://t.co/pIBYZ5AYcE
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 19, 2018