Texas Biking News March 9th 2021
‘Bike Nights’ back at COTA with revamped activities, safety measures
by: Billy Gates | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 20-ride slate of “Bike Nights†at the Circuit of the Americas kicks off Tuesday.
Folks can take their bikes, beach cruisers or carbon-fiber racers alike, and pedal around the world-class race track starting at 5:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the spring and summer.
This season, Bike Nights will be every Tuesday until June 29, then after a summer break, the event will be every Tuesday from Sept. 21 to Oct. 12. Due to NASCAR races at the track, it won’t be held May 18 or May 25.
Tickets cost …
Tour de Braz cycling race set for April in Alvin
John DeLapp | www.houstonchronicle.com
The Alvin community looks to show it is the wheel deal when the 28th edition of the Tour de Braz gets rolling April 17.
The race has been a mainstay on the cycling calendar since the 1990s, but, like most everything else, the 2020 edition of Tour de Braz was canceled due to COVID-19. This year, organizers are hoping the event will get back on a roll.
“It’s a big ride,†said Athlyn Allen, coordinator for the Alvin Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is …
MARCH 27: HIPPO STAMPEDE 5K and Bike Ride
communityimpact.com
You can walk or run the second annual virtual Hippo Stampede 5K or hop on a bike for the 15K bike ride. The proceeds from the event go to the Hutto Women’s Alliance scholarship fund. Purple attire to support the HWA is encouraged. 7 a.m.-11:59 p.m. $15 (age 18 or younger), $30 (over age of 18). Facebook: Hippo Stampede 5K
Why are Houstononians still parking in the bike lane?
Anavid Reyes | www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – It’s shocking how easily a cyclist can get sideswiped by a car parked in a bike lane while the vehicle is trying to pull out of the lane. Our traffic expert Anavid Reyes got the opportunity to get a deeper perspective on how this issue is impacting cyclists day-to-day as she spoke with a frustrated Houston bicyclist who has to dangerous dodge parked cars in bike lanes throughout the city of Houston, even though it is now illegal to do so.
The bicycle lane violation was approved by City Council last October. Initially, warnings were issued during a 90-day grace period, before Park Houston officially began giving out tickets, which started January 14 of this year, but according to Wilson Calvert, even though the …
After battling leukemia, North Texas man will cycle across country to continue fight against cancer
By Teri Webster | www.dallasnews.com
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A vice president at Texas Instruments survived a harrowing battle against leukemia and is now part of a team that is biking across the country to raise money for cancer research.
Dan Rembold’s fight against one of the deadliest forms of leukemia led him to join an eight-member team competing in Race Across America in June 2021. The men are from across the U.S. and the U.K. and have all been affected by cancer in some way.
During the race, cyclist teams must travel a …
Texas Biking from Twitter
There's nothing like the energy of an HHH start, and there are always plenty of people who hang out to watch!
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) March 9, 2021
In 2019, we even had members of 3 String Circus play on the patio of the bowling alley – see structure on the left! pic.twitter.com/9y4QSLaJLi
*Car* traffic may have dropped sharply, but *bike* traffic is way, way up. #BikeBoom https://t.co/f4sWH9Ho8h
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 9, 2021
Don’t miss Murals, Miles and Melt – the socially-distant bike tour led by @VisitFortWorth that includes stops at local eateries and popular murals. Tickets on sale now! https://t.co/dS9sXH2exL
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) March 9, 2021
March 20 : 10AM-2PM : $50 per personâ â €
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With spring around the corner there's no better time to get your fresh veggies from the Mueller Farmers Market! 🥦🫑ðŸ…🥕🥔
— Smart Trips ATX (@SmartTripsATX) March 9, 2021
Use the guide below 👇 to plan your trip to the market! 🚴â€â™‚ï¸
The market is open from 10am – 2pm on Sundays, masks are required! 😷https://t.co/U12TgNrk2d pic.twitter.com/WXUtIxuFK3
We're popping up again! On Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., come check out a temporary bikeway on Commerce in Second Ward, play in the street open only to people walking & biking, & share your feedback. #transportationtuesday #houstonbikeplan pic.twitter.com/DckY903eWf
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) March 9, 2021
Ride with Grammy and the boys to â¦@QuickiePickieâ© with a stop at Lott Park. #ATX pic.twitter.com/ss8TPmxA6E
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) March 9, 2021
Bikin' Shorts – The Rides of Spring 2021 https://t.co/dt5BoeLEzt pic.twitter.com/cTcg1NZnOk
— Bikin' Mike (@TheBikinMike) March 9, 2021
The bicycle lane violation was approved by City Council last October. https://t.co/cJnBpb5Sx9
— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) March 9, 2021
#cycling #cyclingphoto #texascycling #sanangelotx #ironman #motivation #lifestyle #fitness #bike #beaverracing #beaverlove #cyclingshot #cyclinglife #outdoors # pic.twitter.com/nkrw8xVd5c
— Beaver Racing (@thebeaverracing) March 9, 2021
Brandon brought his kids in & snagged everyone one of our new wethepeople bmx bikes. Look out for this crew at Sul Ross Skate Park!#TexassPremierBikeShop #WeThePeopleBMX #BMX #FamilyBikes pic.twitter.com/12x6RT1OzW
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) March 9, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ride from Dallas to Forth Worth – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/TYaP2FUQBq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2021
his Saturday, March 13th, the distance builder will ride to Forth Worth to have lunch and drink at the Bearded Lady… https://t.co/5XIYFr9r7W
New Event March 2021 Walk & Bike Night: IH-35 Corridor Trail Connections in the Alamo Area BMAC and PMAC Members,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2021
We hope you join us for a conversation about IH 35 corridor trail connections in the Alamo Area on March 17th at 6 pm on the Alamo Area MPO… https://t.co/5UuUQrC3VP
New Event Houston Bicycle Club Montgomery Ride – Montgomery, TX https://t.co/qGnEFrpIEx
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 10, 2021
Starter: Ronald
Nice ride through wooded area north of Montgomery. New routing to avoid narrow FM 1486 entirely, nice smooth road with wide shoulder on the return… https://t.co/DkeXuI7LfY