Texas Biking News March 29th 2020
TxDOT to conduct virtual public meeting for new Hallsville sidewalks, bicycle path
By Bridget Ortigo | www.marshallnewsmessenger.com
HALLSVILLE — The Texas Department of Transportation is set to host an upcoming virtual public meeting for the city of Hallsville regarding the new sidewalk and updated roadway near one of Hallsville ISD’s campuses.
The meeting is set to be held online from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 9.
The Rural Transportation Improvement Program of TxDOT’s Atlanta District will conduct the virtual public meeting to solicit public comments and input for the …
Celebrating Women’s History Month at RRPD
www.roundrocktexas.gov
In celebration of Women’s History Month, here are profiles of some of the most influential women in Round Rock Police Department history. …
… Melissa Grubbs was promoted to Commander on January 6, 2020, becoming the highest-ranking female officer in Department history. She currently oversees the Special Operations Division, which includes the Traffic Unit, School Resource Officers, Victim Services, and the Crisis Intervention Team. Since joining the Department in 2003, she has served in many roles, such as Crisis Negotiator, Narcotics Sergeant, and Patrol Lieutenant. In her spare time, she competes in mountain bike races.
Tributes pour in for Valley environmentalist Mark Peña
By Steve Taylor | riograndeguardian.com
EDINBURG, TEXAS – Tributes have been pouring for Mark Peña, one of the Rio Grande Valley’a leading environmentalists.
The Edinburg-based real estate law and title insurance attorney passed away at the age of 57. He had been suffering from ALS, otherwise known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.â€
Peña’s son, Gabriel, announced the news on Facebook.
“RIP to the strongest man I’ve ever known, Gabriel Peña said. “This morning, Dad stopped breathing and passed in his sleep. …
… “It is with great sadness that we relay the loss of Mark Peña, long time Sierran, past chair of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Sierra Club and a founder of the Ciclistas Urbanos group which was formed to help popularize and advocate for cycling in the RGV. Mark was a wonderful environmental champion in the Rio Grande Valley, and a terrific inspiration for so many. Rest in Power, Mark.†…
Wichita Falls Coronavirus Lockdown Ends Lucy Park Swinging
Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com
On this, the final Sunday of the 2020 version of March, I opted to return to where I had had myself a Lucy Park Enchanted Forest Mud Bath a couple days ago, to roll my still mud coated bike on a ride through the tulips and other colorful flowers, whilst avoiding any mud traps.
In the first photo you are looking at …
The Journey Is the Destination: Meandering Thoughts from a Bike Dude
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
After many miles over the last four and a quarter years, I’d like to think I mostly know what I’m doing on a bicycle. There’s ways more to learn, of course. Still, it just takes one mistake and you could find yourself in a spot of bother, or should I say spot of splat. Today, I went on a ride with a friend that involved social distancing to avoid other riders, and there were many sidewalks. Towards the end, after about 20 miles at careful pace, a light turned green and I crossed a busy street — but it was the wrong light, not the crosswalk I was waiting for. Suddenly, I found myself in a lane where a car was coming by on either side. Fortunately there wasn’t a lot of traffic and my …
Afternoon Ride
Jim Storey | www.strava.com
