Texas Bicycling News Digest February 15th 2019
Posted on by Rick Ankrum
Like to bike? See what’s in store for Pct. 4’s Greenway trail projects
By Melanie Feuk | www.chron.com
The grand opening of a park in Champion Forest and ground breakings for two major projects near Lake Houston are in the pipeline for Harris County’s Greenway trail system this year.
Rain has been the greatest impediment to the Greenway projects and Pct. 4 Parks director Dennis Johnston said he’s ready for some good weather. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
This weekend at Spider Mountain Bicycle World, Rocky Mountain Bikes, and Santa Cruz will be offering FREE demos. Get the details of what bikes to expect and what you need to bring… https://t.co/fnTHGFlgvE
— Spider Mountain (@Spider_Mountain) February 16, 2019
tomorrow will be a great day to put on the funny helmet . pic.twitter.com/VzocOzZ2rM
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) February 16, 2019
Biking to @Lina4HC Civic Saturday tomorrow with cyclists who are interested in making a change. Meet @MarketSquareHou @ 7am roll out 720 to 6500 Rookin st. HTX, 77074. Come out and ride in a group if you don't want to go alone.
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) February 16, 2019
â¦@QuickiePickieâ© ride. Beautiful day to ride despite the #NationalEmergency (picked up lunch at â¦@ElChilito_ATXâ© ) â¦@woombikesUSAâ© pic.twitter.com/6Mf9ZFmb8y
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) February 15, 2019
Team @SailPoint had the most riders of any other team in 2018’s ride, and we had a chance to ask the team captain, Lauren Davenport, what her reason is for riding. https://t.co/hPmmZHbFMu pic.twitter.com/WGwzFqFFgk
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) February 15, 2019
Bill Giffen and Joseph Matta have been doing a lot of work at the track. Tomorrow they could use some assistance. Please let us know if can come put and help. We've pushed the start time to noon so people can get in their morning rides first. Thank you.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) February 15, 2019
1st sign for the Hardy/Elysian Bike lanes. @HoustonBikePlan #completecommunities #neighborhoodoutreach pic.twitter.com/iGNmrA1nHo
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) February 15, 2019
First bike share system for The Domain in #Austin to launch Saturday https://t.co/xZcf1izPhv
— KVUE News (@KVUE) February 15, 2019
Reminder that while the trail expansion is looking good, it’s still closed and not safe to use now. But there’s a two mile stretch from Preston to Valleydale to enjoy! pic.twitter.com/ScqdsTsET1
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) February 15, 2019
Don't forget about the Houston Bikeways THIRD WARD Community Meeting taking place next week – Wednesday, Feb. 20, Trinity East Methodist Church, 6-8pm – to talk about a proposal to create safe, comfortable biking connections in Third Ward.#houstonbikeways https://t.co/nBuqAX7aTo
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) February 15, 2019
Houston BCycle riders have already taken 22,755 trips in 2019. With 88 stations (and more to come next month), we're excited to watch bike share continue to grow. By the way, who wants to see a B-station at @SaintArnold? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/i0NUpF9hA7
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) February 15, 2019
Mark your calendars: March 31 we're taking the route to Southtown! Join us for a morning of biking, skating, rollerblading, and fun! https://t.co/sGikgaWhgH pic.twitter.com/detdgjb8oX
— SÃclovÃa (@Siclovia) February 15, 2019
The COH submitted its application to the League of American Bicyclists to renew or improve our Bike-Friendly Community status- we are currently Bronze. To better understand the experiences of people who bike in Houston, we need your input on this survey: https://t.co/pMqNRU99jK
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) February 15, 2019
🚴â€â™€ï¸ FEEDBACK REQUESTED 🚴â€â™‚ï¸
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) February 14, 2019
Houston has reapplied for Bicycle Friendly Community status from the @BikeLeague! We'd like your input to gain a better understanding of local bicyclists' experiences in Houston. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey: https://t.co/xZuUXKOkf3
Mine are @TrekElPaso @CrazyCatCyclery #bikeschool https://t.co/VKM7tkwR08
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) February 15, 2019
Bike of the Day! Mark ready to roll on this stunning new Allied AllRoad! #alliedcycleworks #bikeoftheday #roadbike https://t.co/jOOqD2whZD pic.twitter.com/ijfwtrfiCs
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) February 15, 2019