Texas Bicycling News Digest July 3rd 2019
Video: Smart Trips Superstar of the Month
smarttripsaustin.org
Meet Zoe Mantarakis, July’s Smart Trips Superstar
Zoe is a mother of three who passes on her love of active transportation to the next generation by encouraging her children as well as neighborhood kids to bike and use transit. She can often be found riding around town pulling her three-year-old daughter behind her bike in a trailer with her two older kids riding alongside her. …
City to get land for Shoal Creek bike bridge
by Jo Clifton | www.austinmonitor.com
As a result of two bills sponsored by Rep. Donna Howard and Sen. Kirk Watson, both Austin Democrats, the city of Austin will soon have an easement on state property that will allow for construction of a pedestrian-bicycle bridge connecting Shoal Creek Boulevard to the Grove.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bills – House Bill 2977 and HB 2978 – in June and they became effective immediately because of strong support from the Legislature. Howard said via email, “It’s always a welcome relief when …
Texas Gravel Championship • Jun 29 2019
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Combat veteran asks thief to return stolen bicycle
Taylor Alanis | www.kiiitv.com
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Jesus Cansino said he is a combat veteran who served four tours between Iraq and Afghanistan.His wife said he has PTSD and his bicycle was his therapy. …
News director turns to storytelling to help West Texas man in need
FOX West Texas staff | www.myfoxzone.com
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If you’ve lived in San Angelo long, you may have seen the "Crab Man," riding his bicycle down local streets. After his bike was stolen, someone stepped in to help. …
RM 620 to expand, add bike lanes and medians
By Luz Moreno-Lozano | www.statesman.com
Bike lanes and traffic near the Lake Travis High School campus were among the key concerns voiced by Bee Cave residents as the Texas Department of Transportation continues to gather input on its RM 620 improvement project.
Ben Eckermann, who lives in the Falconhead neighborhood, says his use of RM 620 is mostly for biking.
“I want 620 to be good for everyone and I hope that it stays as good or …
From Strava.com
Painful and fun crit racing
Philip Shama
