Texas Bicycling News Digest October 4th 2018
Woodlands Township: News & Notes – Sept. 28 – Oct. 7
By Jeff Forward | www.yourconroenews.com
Bike advocates speak up
In anticipation of an agenda item at the Thursday, Sept. 27, meeting of The Woodlands Township Board of Directors, several area bicycling advocates and officials spoke during the public period of the meeting, expressing the need for safe bike trails.
David Ward, from the Bike The Woodlands Coalition, said he and other biking enthusiasts believe the trees and curves on curren bike and walking paths in the township limit sight lines and create dangerous situations. Ward called on the township …
Video: A South Texas jury will decide if pitbull accused of biting a bicyclist lives or dies
Mark Young | www.caller.com
How far would you go for your pet?
One family’s efforts to save their dog from being euthanized has garnered thousands of petition signatures and hundreds of people supporting.
A pitbull mix named Olaff is believed to have bitten a man and was ordered by a municipal court to be euthanized. The dog’s owner, Tanya Cardona, has appealed, and now Olaff’s fate will be decided by a jury. …
THURSDAY AT PLANETARY
MARIA THOMAS | www.strava.com
When it hurts, Attack
Amber Smolik | www.strava.com
VCC Group Ride-great seeing new faces on the team
Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
We’re excited to put our recent grant from @BankofAmerica to work in the #Houston community to help fund #BayouGreenways2020 and create a network of connected parks and trails along the bayous. Thanks Bank of America! #BofAGrants pic.twitter.com/ZLxfoyK7kq
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) October 4, 2018
We are still looking for volunteers for Tour de Cure! Know an individual or group that may be interested in volunteering? Send them our way! We'd love to talk to them about the different volunteer opportunities available to them. https://t.co/tUtTIQkiJ8
— DFW Tour de Cure (@DFWTourdeCure) October 4, 2018
This morning they were parked in the street leaving the bike lane free. Now they are blocking the bike lane. Why does this keep happening? Why?! pic.twitter.com/gkSfP9xgbl
— larry (@larry_htx) October 4, 2018
This is a scene they may never happen again – the boxing and unboxing of bikes on @Amtrak's Sunset Limited route.
Amtrak is cutting back on services! We need MORE not less access to rail service!
Please investigate @TransitCenter @BikeTexas @BikeLeague @velopaso @NACTO pic.twitter.com/DMXv2jiMoN— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) October 4, 2018
That feeling you get when your new Cycling kit or workout attire comes in and fits perfectly…#LesMills #RPM #SPRINT #WinTheDay #TR1BE #FullNoize pic.twitter.com/4fyfva2905
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 5, 2018
Rumor has it that we didn't get even this little bump in the bike lane budget. Who knows where we stand with the budget $? https://t.co/Ng8sOdRGwl
— Kirk Teske (@KirkTeske) October 4, 2018
Joey lined up about to take win! @Regrann from @fwcyclocross – Amazing turnout for week #1 of #fwcx Tuesday night racing. The Short Track MTB race had a huge field – way past expectations and IT WAS ON! We did have some technical difficulties with regist… https://t.co/KlP2tUNO4a pic.twitter.com/D69h7IoV0d
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) October 4, 2018
New fencing has been installed on the A-Train Trail. Design is fine for pedestrians but hazardous and difficult for cyclists. Give your feedback, concerns, and suggestions at https://t.co/pBL5e9ccb0 pic.twitter.com/u0FRgqv7l8
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) October 4, 2018
The City of Fort Worth wants your input! Use this interactive map to tell them about areas that should be prioritized for biking and walking improvements: https://t.co/zoLQV2RC0e pic.twitter.com/V0REfEcH5D
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) October 4, 2018
Guy riding around yelling “Why’d they take away our bike racks?! Who took them away!m?! I use the bike racks every day! Where’d they take our bike racks?!â€. pic.twitter.com/KJVkjbuNt8
— larry (@larry_htx) October 4, 2018
2018 participants, be sure to wear your Project t-shirts or kits at the races! Look for the TXCXProject tent on Saturday.
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 4, 2018
HUGE congratulations going out to our friends at Bike Friendly South Dallas on securing a space for sharing the 🚲â¤ï¸!!! https://t.co/ABbM9JWFE4
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 4, 2018
Are your kiddos racing this weekend? U19 12:10, U15 12:55, U10 1:25pm Saturday and/or Sunday. U15 & U10 free Registration (license fee $10 one-day or $45 annual).
East Metro Park 10 miles east of Austin… https://t.co/4sDNnxshnj
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 4, 2018
PODIUM PUPPY!!! pic.twitter.com/vWq8akcQqZ
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) October 4, 2018
On Sunday, we'll be doing our Bear Moon Bakery Ride: https://t.co/AjFnK3Jchc pic.twitter.com/XTudVRdib2
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 4, 2018
Tomorrow 10/04 is the last day to register at discounted price. Details below… thanks to @Cycle4ChangeEP for a great ride https://t.co/LS7W5ZjECQ
— TEAM SUN CITY (@TEAMSUNCITYELP) October 4, 2018
High 🚲 volume streets are *much* safer than low 🚲 volume streets, and so you should bike more popular routes when possible.
That’s one snippet from my dissertation w data from #PDX & #ATX it’d be unethical NOT to tell you, before review, publication, etc. pic.twitter.com/Mh9EKq3hIt
— Greg P. Griffin (@gregpgriffin) October 4, 2018
Take a Kid Mountain Biking event rescheduled!! Serious bummer â˜¹ï¸ https://t.co/bOVtH5BPSW
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/1047828517503868938
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bicycle rally and scavenger hunt – Houston, TX The 13th Annual Houston Heights Bicycle Rally and Scavenger Hunt is coming up.The rally is open to riders of all ages and designed as a casual, self-paced ride. Entrants can choose between a 20-mil… https://t.co/xEKHGybG0z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2018
New Event ARR Trail Crew / Berms and drainage rollers – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/hrKD70vnxx
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT near the bike repair station.
We will be shaping dirt for better drainage… https://t.co/BZ5oLHhhUw
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2018
New Event RoadRunner Rocks – Muenster, TX https://t.co/imfol0ZYNS
Food, drink & good times with gorgeous gravel adventure courses of 70, 50, 25 & a beginner's escorted route of 16 miles available! Racing or just riding for fun, we've got you covered. R… https://t.co/VRrNY5Sl3E
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2018