Texas Bicycling News Digest November 16th 2018
ASE, owner of Performance Bicycle and ASI, to file for Chapter 11
by Stephen Frothingham | www.bicycleretailer.com
Store closings expected. CEO says ASI brands, including Fuji, SE, Kestrel, and Breezer, “will survive.”
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (BRAIN) — Advanced Sport Enterprises, the two-year-old company that is parent to the Performance Bicycle retail chain, Bike Nashbar, and distributor ASI, plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday morning. The move is likely to lead to the closure of at least 40 Performance stores in the coming months; the chain currently has 104 locations. …
Coppell residents show support for proposed bike lanes
Victoria Atterberry | starlocalmedia.com
Bike lanes in Coppell seem to be a win for the community as residents show their support for the added feature during a public input meeting Wednesday night.
“I think it’s going to be great for the community,†said resident Tiffany Wylie. Wylie is a member of the Coppell Rebel Riders, a group of cyclists who ride several miles throughout the Metroplex.
Wylie said the lanes won’t have a huge impact on the group, but it will make it safer for the …
Bid on Oconee Park and Community Connectivity Trail in Harris County
texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 11/27/18 3:00 PM Prebid: 11/16/18 11:30 AM
Prebid Mandatory: yes
Solicitation Title: Oconee Park and Community Connectivity Trail
Owner Solic Number: HCMUD1-050218 Status: bidding Report: 9027481
Country : United States State: TX County: Harris Location: Harris County
Est. Low Value: $390,000 Est. High Value: $390,000
Scope: The work includes walking trail, trail amenities, planting and irrigation. Includes 21,078 SF of Grass Sod, 750 SF of new 6′ x 4″ concrete walk installation, 10,650 SF of concrete pads for benches, 120 SF of 30′ x 6′ enwood pedestrian bridge, 96,000 SF of detention bottom hydromulch, 10 zone of irrigation, see attached files.
Notes: A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on 11/16/18 at 11:30 PM, at the 24730 Oconee Dr, Tomball, TX 77375. Questions received less than 72 hours prior to the date for opening of Bids will not be answered. Bids receiving location: Murr Incorporated, 11803 Grant Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement. …
N St Mary’s, There will never be enough parking
Daniel Day | bikesanantonio.blogspot.com
On Tuesday night, October 30, 2018, (Image 80.2) instead of attending the weekly SATX Social Ride, I decided to go to the meeting on what’s being plan for the N St Mary’s Strip, from Josephine to Mulberry and I have to say, I’m a little disappointed because in trying to please everyone, San Antonio Transportation and Capital Improvements, TCI, isn’t pleasing anyone, accept the fire department. There’s no plan to collect fees for parking to create an improvement and maintenance fund for the strip. There’s only a lousy compromise to have parking on the strip after dark and to allow bicycling in those parking spots during the day. But in the end, it does nothing to slow the cars, create a …
Renfest ride
Ron Gunnels | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Thank you to @SmartCyclist for teaching this weekend’s @BikeLeague #LCI seminar! #BigJump pic.twitter.com/T40jDYFIBi
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) November 17, 2018
CPS rides are going North Saturday Nov 17th. Come out and ride.https://t.co/wXxFT3buCy https://t.co/wXxFT3buCy
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) November 17, 2018
@austintexasgov @AustinCityParks @quickiepickie ride. That old fence was fine and these people are already dead. How much protected bike lane could we have for what this new fence cost? (Also visited the guinea hens across from UIL headquarters) @BikeATX @SomewhereinATX pic.twitter.com/CLlhEnUJ5R
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) November 16, 2018
Mark your calendars, we're riding 100+ miles to Galveston and back. More info here:https://t.co/w8oqi3BSiF pic.twitter.com/eqkvh6cDQr
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) November 16, 2018
STOLEN – White Diamondback Insight https://t.co/82n0qLGGT3
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) November 16, 2018
Performance Bicycle has 104 retail locations nationwide, but that may be changing as parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. https://t.co/s0wJ3QV8pK
— VeloNews (@velonews) November 16, 2018
Hey y'all #CranksGivingATX this Saturday. All proceeds go to @CTXFoodBank. #BikeATX #Austin #ATX #getoutside https://t.co/a9k2n1Wl26 pic.twitter.com/xEI6F6qjHv
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) November 16, 2018
Shout to the @CityofMcAllen Public Works Department. These street sweepers not only keep our streets clean but our bike lanes too. #RunRideShare #BikeMcAllen #RGV pic.twitter.com/TNDg9BK43c
— McAllen BCycle (@McAllenBcycle) November 16, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston 2 Galveston Ride – Houston, TX https://t.co/fb1UA7qw8j
HOUSTON 2 GALVESTON & BACK #25
This is a bike ride from Downtown Houston to the Galveston Seawall and back to Houston. There will be 1 stop along each direction and the featured… https://t.co/kJOk7KSbdz
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 16, 2018