Texas Bicycling News Digest June 19th 2019
Bike Friendly South Dallas Gets a Home Base
BY SHAWN SHINNEMAN | www.dmagazine.com
Dallas is getting friendlier to bikes thanks to a grant, a donation of space, and the continued efforts of one very committed nonprofit.
You might remember Alex Macon’s bike feature from last June, which skillfully examined our city’s hostility toward cycling while the tension over bike share riled City Hall and social media. It also illuminated the work of some committed cycling advocates. One of those advocates was Stan Hart, who started Bike Friendly South Dallas. …
Try Not To Drown Challenge | Mountain Biking in Austin, Texas
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We’ve gotta cross this thing? Thanks to my Patrons for making this trip possible: http://patreon.com/bkxc I’ve been in Austin for a few days, working on a different video that you all will see soon. But I finally got out for a real ride with Eric from No Front Brakes and his buddy One Speed Seth, AKA Seth’s Bike Cracks. We went out for an awesome ride on the …
Captain’s Blog – 06/19/2019 Shabby to Chic team store is now open
by Sameer Gokhale | cycling.powweb.com
… Kick Off Ride This past weekend on a bright sunny and windy Saturday morning, a group of young motivated riders took to the streets of San Antonio and officially kicked off our training season for this year’s Bike MS ride. After the ride, they enjoyed some chicken and hot dogs cooked by our own chef – Carl Crawford. …
Do you think I can do this 63 mile ride? from cycling
Citywide Learn to Ride Event – Metz
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Ghisallo Cycling Initiative’s BikeStart program to be offered at four locations this summer June 29th Learning how to ride a bike has been a milestone in the lives of so many and is an age old tradition in families everywhere. With the speed at which the world is traveling at these days, youth bicycling has been suffered. Safety is a priority for every parent and caregiver, but the benefits of slow travel methods such as bicycling has helped maintain its place in our society.
On June 29th at Metz Recreation Center, 2407 Canterbury Street, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative will conduct the first of four Citywide Learn to Ride Events. These events are a result of a partnership with the City of Austin and People For Bikes through the Big Jump Project. …
MTB Nice Morning Ride at Terry Hersey Park Houston Texas
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EDALING FOR PAWS BICYCLE TOUR COMING TO BROWNWOOD THIS SATURDAY
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Brownwood News – If you’re ready for some HOT summer cycling, Brownwood is the place to be Saturday, June 22. The Heart of Texas Cyclists are hosting a bike ride to benefit the Corinne T. Smith Animal Center.
Bike rides will begin and end at Festival Park in Brownwood. There will be four routes with lengths of 8 miles, 25 miles, 40 miles and 63 miles. The routes will feature some rolling hills and beautiful countryside as you pass through central Brown County. The …
TREC Foundation Funds Renovations for the We-Cycle Resource Center to Promote Safe and Quality Transportation
BY NATALIE LE | dallasinnovates.com
Last week, TREC’s Associate Leadership Council Class of 2019, Bike Friendly South Dallas, and Cornerstone Baptist Church opened the We-Cycle Resource Center in the Forest District. It’s the latest milestone in TREC’s efforts to spur community-driven development.
As part of the Dallas Catalyst Project (DCP), The Real Estate Council (TREC)—in partnership with St. Philip’s School & Community Center, Cornerstone Baptist Church, and CitySquare—began its work to revitalize parts of South Dallas and Fair Park in late 2017. Last week, the project hit a milestone with the We-Cycle Resource Center becoming one of the first new storefronts to open.
Operated by Bike Friendly South Dallas, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting bicycle safety and …