Texas Biking News March 20th 2021
Hallsville Mayor offers update on TXDOT project
By Bridget Ortigo | www.marshallnewsmessenger.com
HALLSVILLE — Hallsville Mayor Jesse Casey on Tuesday offered an update to the Hallsville city council members about the Texas Department of Transportation grant project soon to be completed in the city.
Last year, the city of Hallsville was one of 18 submitted projects awarded part of a $15 million TxDOT grant to build a new sidewalk and updated roadway near one of its Hallsville ISD campuses. The project would allow students and pedestrians a safer route to and from the school.
TxDOT Atlanta District Representative Marcus Sandifer said at the time the Texas Transportation Commission approved $24 million for 30 projects across the state that will build sidewalks, shared use paths and bike lanes in cities across that applied for the aid. …
Video: Multi-year project to add bike lanes around city
By Ashley Soriano | www.kgns.tv
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – Drivers in central Laredo may have noticed construction crews over the past three weeks around the Santa Maria Avenue and Chicago Street area.
That’s because the city is working on a 20 year plan to add close to 100 miles of bike lanes to increase safety both for cyclists and drivers.
KGNS sat with the city’s planning director to talk about the future of the project.
â€Where we have streets that are wide, why not make them a little less wide and then provide a safe place for people to get around on their bicycle?â€
In just 10 years, Laredoans can expect a …
Sales Associate Full Time – Trek BicycleHurst, TX
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Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
What You’ll Do
First thing you need to know: this isn’t a typical retail gig. As a Trek Sales Associate, you’ll be on the frontlines helping people have fun by riding bikes. You’ll get to learn about some of the smartest products in the cycling industry, make thoughtful recommendations to your customers, and carry on meaningful relationships with riders in your community. …
Bikeway Work Order Project
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Work includes 100 SY of remove and dispose of reinforced concrete pavement, with or without asphalt overlay, includes esplanade curbs, curbs and gutters, and paving headers, all thickness; 100 LF of 6" reinforced concrete saw-tooth curb; 20 EA of adjust existing manhole frame and cover to grade; 100 LF of loop detector (saw cut in pavement) (including loop wire, sealant and connections); see outside link.
Three Lampshades Ride
Alison Carey | www.strava.com
2021 Puffy Taco Gravel – Day 3
Rick Turnbill | www.strava.com
Knockin’ the cobwebs out the lungs part 2
Roman Brantley | www.strava.com
Tammy’s Birthday Shenanigans
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Pics from today's ride..#iamspecialized #SWorks #Tarmac #SL7 #Lola #FitMcAllen #CorazonRacing #PoweredbyTheHealthNut #DaleCorazon pic.twitter.com/uvff5gUQ14
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) March 21, 2021
**$200 Prize**
— STORM (@STORM_MTB) March 20, 2021
🚨T Shirt Design Contest🚨
Shoot us your best design for the upcoming Hill Country Mountain Bike Challenge. End of contest is March 26th and the winner will be announced Sunday March 28th. Email your design in high resolution pdf or jpeg to races@stormmb.org pic.twitter.com/enID7qp000
Founder Aaron Powell passionately pitching the joy of family biking to the Sharks on Shark Tank!
— Bunch Bikes – Family Cargo Bikes (@BunchBikes) March 20, 2021
The episode airs Friday March 26 at 8PM ET/PT on ABC.
Are you going to be watching next week?#cargobike #cargobikes #electricbike #electricbikes #ebikes #familybike #sharktank pic.twitter.com/4oGoH3v1hC
Saturday. The endless highway of Brays Bayou bike path. Get out and enjoy the weekend. @BikeHouston @houparksboard pic.twitter.com/5LBrIBsGj5
— Jake Kushner MD (@JakeKushnerMD) March 20, 2021
Thanks to everyone who participated with us in #GAC21! We cleaned up 9 bags of trash and 4 bags of recycling from the DCTA Rail Trail! #weKDB pic.twitter.com/73RiGkEZ1e
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) March 20, 2021
More from today's sunny spring spin / glamour shot cycling session | 📸 : Ademir | #optoutside #alliteration | @rapha @cervelo pic.twitter.com/wgWwtiIufO
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) March 20, 2021
Lake Houston Loopin' 🚴🚴â€â™€ï¸ðŸš´â€â™‚ï¸ | #OptOutside #outsideisfree #cycling | @rapha @cervelo | @Strava: https://t.co/wESVhK2pyA pic.twitter.com/xSHxLzwHO7
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) March 20, 2021
Eastwoods Park: Not a bad park. pic.twitter.com/DD9lHBhMqg
— Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) March 20, 2021
Happy #FirstDayofSpring! It’s a great time to get outdoors and kick off the season with a bike ride. With our free citywide bike map, planning your trip is easier than ever. Learn more at https://t.co/KaCR4LqlDP 🚴 pic.twitter.com/XRRy2wz5mA
— ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) March 20, 2021
Explore the trails across Grand Prairie by using our interactive map.🌳🗺ï¸ðŸ“ #GrandFunGP
— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) March 20, 2021
Click here https://t.co/fjX8ZjWbY6
📸 Explore the Prairie pic.twitter.com/QXmp78mvde
Travis Street Bridge. pic.twitter.com/bUy9pv0ddp
— Christof Spieler (@christofspieler) March 20, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event NTX NICA MTB – Team Practice – McKinney, TX Location: Erwin Park – Meet at the top parking lot.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 20, 2021
Our NICA season officially begins December 1st! Our first official practice will be this Wednesday at 4:30 at Erwin Park. Please make sure your rid… https://t.co/caS1lD0Vg2
New Event NTX NICA MTB – Wangle In Warda: Bluff Creek Ranch – pre ride Location: Bluff Creek Ranch
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 20, 2021
(Arrival Time: 8:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))) March 27, 2021 at 08:00AM https://t.co/LF8PNsDRaW
New Event NTX NICA MTB – Team Sunday 'Dirt Church' practice Location: Erwin Park – Meet at the first parking lot.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 20, 2021
Our NICA season officially begins December 1st! Our first official practice will be this Wednesday at 4:30 at Erwin Park. Please make sure … https://t.co/TRtq5mPidq
New Event NTX NICA MTB – Optional Rowlett Creek Practice Location: Rowlett Creek Preserve Trail
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 20, 2021
(Arrival Time: 6:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))) March 23, 2021 at 06:00PM https://t.co/Y1hOnIu9T2
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 20, 2021
Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop i… https://t.co/lkKwIYNutv
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 20, 2021
Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop i… https://t.co/Iuq6MXNOjl