Texas Biking News January 21st 2021
Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Northeast Austin has died, police say
Kelsey Bradshaw | www.statesman.com
A bicyclist who was hit by a vehicle in Northeast Austin earlier this month has died, Austin police said.
Officers on Jan. 10 around 1:26 p.m. responded to the 1000 block of East Anderson Lane, just north of U.S. 183, after receiving a report about a bicyclist lying in the road.
According to a preliminary police investigation, the cyclist, identified as 62-year-old Elgin Earl Lahrmann, was struck by a black sedan as he …
Police say the man died in the hospital 5 days after he was hithttps://t.co/PX4cHekYG3
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) January 21, 2021
With Terry Hershey now HIKE TRAIL on google maps what can we expect next? from bikehouston
Coming soon: Safe bikeways on the Shepherd/Durham corridor
BikeHouston.org
There’s a major redesign in the works for the Shepherd/Durham corridor in the Heights, and it’s shaping up to include all-ages-and-abilities rights of way for people on bikes, providing a safe north-south connection in a part of Houston where they are sorely lacking.
Tell the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority that you support the addition of dedicated bikeways along Shepherd and Durham drives. Take a look at the project plan, and submit your comments at the bottom of the page.
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Big Bend National Park To Build New Trail For Hiking, Not Biking Share
By Kurt Repanshek | www.nationalparkstraveler.org
Big Bend National Park in Texas will be building a hiking trail near Panther Junction where there long had been discussions to build a multi-use trail open to mountain biking, Superintendent Bob Krumenaker announced Wednesday.
The National Park Service began planning for a trail in this area in 2010, when it published an Environmental Assessment for a new trail-based recreational opportunity. The original decision, documented in a Finding of No Significant Impact in 2012, was to build a 10-mile multi-use trail, which would allow mountain bike use.
That proved to be a highly controversial issue. At the time, the rationale for the mountain bike trail was …
Texas Biking from Twitter
We want to hear from you! AAMPO is seeking your help to update bicycle infrastructure data for our next digital bike map. Review our database and submit your bike data.
— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) January 21, 2021
👉 https://t.co/WhKfBiWpBe pic.twitter.com/lhJN1A2SeW
Friday, January 29th – 10am to 2pm. Will be cycling the recently completed bike path connecting to the @UHClearLake campus and surrounding area. #mtb or #gravel bikes recommended. #helmets required. Bring water and snacks. Meet in Lot D near Bayou. @uhcl_sga @UHCLdos @UHCLPD pic.twitter.com/YiSAe5yjob
— Chief Russell Miller (@UHCL_TopCop) January 20, 2021
Another successful ride on the off-road part of the southern Walnut Creek Trail north of Govalle Park with Grammy and the boys.#ATX â¦@woombikesUSAâ© pic.twitter.com/qYNbrr4wry
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) January 21, 2021
The Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt South Trail connection south of Parker Boulevard is nearing completion! This greenbelt is part of a regional trail that follows the eastern edge of Plano, connecting from Richardson to Allen. Learn more at https://t.co/KBVOIsZdss #pardonourprogress pic.twitter.com/LssD9TKmbO
— Plano Parks & Rec (@PlanoParksRec) January 21, 2021
Highway to Heaven on the @WeeChiTahTrail in Wichita Falls, Texas.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) January 21, 2021
Great place to mountain bike, trail run or take pictures! pic.twitter.com/TLNjTpQ0Zy
Biking from West Campus to Sushi Junai 1 just got faster! Our NEW kiosk is officially open on 16th Street & San Antonio ðŸ£
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) January 21, 2021
Don't want sushi? Cut your ride time w/ an #EBike when you grab a bite from Little Ola's Biscuits (Olamaie), @claypitaustin or Arturo's Underground Cafe ☕ pic.twitter.com/ZKYOF3Aqhq
See https://t.co/KaztOZwhUS for DB1 ride schedule [BT] (Jan 23, 2021 08:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) January 21, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Vamos a Vado – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 21, 2021
Meet at 9:15, leave at 9:30 from Rio Plaza. Head to Vinton Road and then to rollers all the way to Vado. Return via NM 23, loop through Haasville/Spanish Broom and Little Road, and back to Vint… https://t.co/aTS3p9bEO3
New Event Freeze Your Fanny – Longview, TX https://t.co/Rdrs8IVmjE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 21, 2021
Come be a part of the first cycling event of the year in our area. Freeze your Fanny is the major fundraiser for East Texas Lightnin’, an independent team of athletes with intellectual… https://t.co/Q53OCNz8C8
New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 21, 2021
Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – This is what follows WNW after the time change for those who can or don't work. Same route as WNR. Depart from Rio Plaza at 3 p.m. Organize yo… https://t.co/xvF52c8Ipk
New Event Distance Builder – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/uApdDxlDXb
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2021
Distance builder scheduled for this Saturday January 23rd starting at 9:00 AM- about 45 miles around Dallas and a lot less climbin… https://t.co/suGkxDzOW9
New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – El Paso, TX Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft), El Paso, TX)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2021
El Paso Bicycle Club
Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – This is what follows WNW aft… https://t.co/bPEpryBMgW