Texas Bicycling News Digest August 1st 2019
Ambitious parks projects add 3 miles of new trails in North San Antonio
By Katie Friel | sanantonio.culturemap.com
An ambitious public works project is asking San Antonians to literally take a hike. On August 2, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will unveil the newest additions to the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System.
The new project adds an additional 1.8 miles of trail extension to the Salado Creek Greenway Trail and two miles to the Leon Creek Greenway Trail. Combined with existing paths, the system now includes 69 miles of trails spanning …
Parks and Recreation Expands Greenway Trail System
www.mysanantonio.com
Encourages San Antonio to Get Outside and Take to the Trails
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department encourages citizens to get outside and Take to the Trails on the newest trail extensions of the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System. Opening to the public on Friday, August 2, 2019, are the 1.8 mile Salado Creek Greenway Trail extension (3104 North Loop 1604 West) and the 2 mile Leon Creek Greenway Trail extension (17612 Vance Jackson). With these additions, there are now 69 miles of …
Private landowners’ concerns slow Austin’s plans for Shoal Creek landslide work
by: Will DuPree | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bluff along Shoal Creek gave way more than a year ago during a landslide, and the City of Austin is still not able to set a timeline on the work to secure the hillside and reopen the hike and bike trail.
Mike Kelly, the city’s managing engineer, told KXAN that the city is making progress on negotiating with a contractor and working on engineering plans to deal with the landslide area, which extends from Shoal Creek Boulevard to 24th Street. …
The City Cyclist’s Friend: Convenience Store Clerks
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
After another convenience store stop to refill my water bottle with ice and water, have an indoor nature break, and to refuel, I began thinking about the modern day oasis. There’s many a night when I feel the need, the need for speed (or at least my slow version of it) and also get hungry, in other words, have a snack attack. Plus, I simply must get out of the Texas heat and humidity, and these little shops fit the bill. It occurred to me that these places …
Member Spotlight, David Judkins
bikehouston.org
David Judkins helps keep the gears greased at the BikeHouston office in Montrose. Whether he’s counting t-shirts or entering data into our database of BikeHouston supporters, David is always cheerful and engaging. We first met David at the Daniel Boone Cycles 50th anniversary party in August of 2018. David helped …
BikeHouston Ambassadors Rock!
By Dr. Inge Ford | bikehouston.org
August 2019
Houstonians typically don’t suffer from an aura of largesse when it comes to doing stuff. But, taking action with laser focus, well that may require a conversation over some brisket and brew. No matter because our BikeHouston Ambassadors rock with intention and they take ACTION!
From helping to build pop-up bike lanes, voting in mass, being heard at City Council or supporting rides, classes or events – BH Ambassadors make it happen. …
Bicycle Education And Advocacy-How Does This Work?
### By Dr. Inge Ford | bikehouston.org
Many think the importance of bicycle education is to simply teach people how to ride bicycles and provide lessons on safety. While important, this is not the sole purpose of bicycle education. Currently, more people in the United States are exploring and riding bicycles as a viable means of transportation and as a fun healthful mobility option, especially for short trips. People require varied ways to get around and bicycling is just one way. We see many …
Priority Street Updates: Bike Lanes Coming Soon!
bikehouston.org
B-Rex (aka Bike Rex) is the bike-friendly dinosaur coming to Houston. B-Rex brings safe and comfortable bikeways for all Houstonians to enjoy. We’re following B-Rex’s every move and updating you on the continual emergence of our new network. See a detailed overview of streets helping to …
Are We Enforcing The Safe Passing Law?
bikehouston.org
As vulnerable road users, we need full use of our senses to see and hear cars and trucks to aid in avoiding a crash. Additionally, we need to take extra measures to ensure our safe ride. Personally, when out riding I slow down as I approach an intersection to make sure it is clear to cross. As the driver of a vehicle (my bicycle), I must stop at stop signs and red lights. Even when I have a green light or no stop sign, someone in a car or truck might not be not looking out …
Texas 4000 rolls through Smithers
TREVOR HEWITT | www.interior-news.com
The 4000 mile, 70-day bike relay has riders start in Texas and end in Alaska.
If they all had folding bikes you could very well call it Texas Fold-Em.
A Texas-based charity recently rolled through Smithers on its way to Alaska.
The Texas 4000 For Cancer is an annual 4000-kilometre, 70-day journey which brings three different groups — all travelling different routes — across the U.S. and Canada. …
New e-bikes added to fleet in downtown El Paso
by Jamel Valencia | kfoxtv.com
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — "Electric" is the new motorized ride people can travel on in downtown El Paso.
The new line, "Electric," of e-bikes were added to the front of the Plaza Theatre Thursday morning.
They came in just in time for the start of the Plaza Classic Film Festival.
The e-bikes were revealed with a …
Onyahleft crew workout!!!
Jose Gonsalves-Barreiro | www.strava.com
