Texas Biking News March 10th 2021
Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail Safety and Mobility Study Results Are In
www.austintexas.gov
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department partnered with The Trail Foundation and the Austin Urban Trails Program in the Public Works Department on a year-long process to develop the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail Safety and Mobility Study.
Two virtual meetings will be held to present the Study’s findings and answer questions from the public:
March 10, 12 p.m. March 11, 6 p.m.
The overarching goal of the Safety and Mobility Study was to understand how growth in Austin, and increased use of the Trail, has impacted the Trail experience for residents and visitors, and to establish a vision to ensure the Trail will continue to be a natural sanctuary for all of its users.
Trail width and surfacing emerged as …
Coming Soon: League City Mountain Bike Trail
www.leaguecity.com
When stay-at-home orders were in full swing last year, League City residents looked for new ways to enjoy time outdoors. There was a huge uptick in bike purchases, and the mountain biking community experienced significant growth. As local mountain bike enthusiasts connected with each other via Facebook groups and out on the trails, they discussed the need for a dedicated mountain bike trail in League City. A dedicated trail would provide …
Houston firefighter killed in off-duty cycling accident, chief says
Julian Gill | www.houstonchronicle.com
A Houston firefighter was killed Tuesday in an off-duty cycling accident, Fire Chief Sam Peña announced via Twitter.
Walter Luna, an engineer operator, had served the department for about 26 years. He last worked at Station 72 in southeast Houston.
"Please keep the Luna family in your prayers," Peña said.
Details about the incident were unavailable as of Tuesday night.
Houston firefighter killed in cycling accident
Aaron Barker | www.click2houston.com
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HOUSTON – A Houston firefighter was killed in a cycling accident Tuesday.
Fire Chief Sam Peña said in a tweet that Engineer Operator Walter Luna was off-duty when he was involved in the accident. …
Port Lavaca Police Department donated about 20 abandoned bikes to community over the past year
by Ozzy Mora | www.crossroadstoday.com
The police department is open to receiving bike donations PORT LAVACA, Texas – A police department is doing its part to put abandoned bikes to good use.
The Port Lavaca Police Department has donated about 20 bicycles over the past year.
Chief Rangnow said the bikes have been donated to both Heritage Center in El Campo and residents who need one.
A lot of bike donations to residents come from …
Terry Hershey / George Bush from bikehouston
Sweet spot Intervals 362021
Veloharmony | www.youtube.com
This video focuses on keeping a high effort at Sweet spot during a long ride. Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 01:23 Finalizing the warmup on Flintridge Drive North: 02:45 FM 1486 North into the wind towards Dacus, Texas: 19:05 FM 149 Southbound Rollers towards Magnolia, Texas: 27:43 Putting the power down on FM 2854 Southbound with the wind having switched direction: 51:07 Wrapping up strong on Honea Egypt Road to the Woodlands, Texas: 59:45
Texas Biking from Twitter
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Spider Mountain DH Series #1 – Burnet, TX Spider Mountain DH Series #1 at Burnet, TXhttps://t.co/cT8i12w1cq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 10, 2021
Open Men 100 $30
Open Women 100 $30
Amateur Women 100 $30
Amateur Men 100 $30
J… https://t.co/XpodDIxnTV
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup GroupÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 10, 2021
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Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides eachÂ
Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop … https://t.co/D3UUfv63Tb
New Event 10th Annual Tour de Castroville – Castroville, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/MGfZahIMbA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 10, 2021
The Tour de Castroville Walk/Run/Ride is a family event held annually at the Castroville Regional Park located fifteen miles west of… https://t.co/MgRpFvKI9J
New Event 2021 Bosque Tour de Norway – Clifton, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/fkoJgBGkpK
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 10, 2021
The ninth Bosque Tour de Norway will be held on May 15, 2021. The start/finish line will be at Clifton High School. We will have 4 routes to … https://t.co/3geY62SnH4
New Event Riverside Ride & Kidz Fest 2021 – Victoria, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/9k9LDYKEuP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 10, 2021
Join us for the Riverside Ride & Kidz Fest March 20, 2021 in historic downtown Victoria, Texas!
Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Victo… https://t.co/8rhfT8ziTm