Texas Biking News June 25th 2021
The 50-mile trail around Dallas: When White Rock to Trinity Forest will open and why that matters
By Sharon Grigsby | www.dallasnews.com
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The 7.5 mile Spine Trail segment will mean that, for the first time, residents south of Interstate 30 “won’t have to use a car to get out of our neighborhoods.â€
Walk a few yards down the rough dirt path alongside Military Parkway’s E-Z Tires — a part of southeast Dallas where even at 9 a.m. it’s easier to find a quart of whiskey than a decent tomato.
Look beyond the graveyards of abandoned tires and burned-out vehicles, of forlorn Christmas tinsel and children’s books. Beyond the dozen or more encampments of people living off the grid in tents and RVs.
In front of you unfolds a diamonds in the rough, a breathtaking, if mostly inaccessible, …
GROUP RIDE – Pop A (subtitles) – 6/24/2021 4K HD
Honest Tree | www.youtube.com
Hello people of the internet, this is a video documenting a group ride called Pop A that starts in Richardson, TX on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We try to ride fast, and we try not to crash. We were one for two today (not in video). Rearview video might be making a comeback. We shall see. But none in this video. Pretty hot today.
New shared use path to open on east side of Longhorn Dam bridge
www.austintexas.gov
AUSTIN, Texas – As work continues on interim safety and mobility improvements to South Pleasant Valley Road over the Longhorn Dam bridge, the construction work zone will shift from the east side of the bridge to the west side during the early hours of Sunday, June 27. Austin Transportation will establish a temporary new temporary trail detour on Monday, June 28.
The new detour will route people walking and biking across the lake to the newly built shared-use pathway on the east side of the bridge using two newly constructed Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon signals. The detour will remain in place while the west side of the bridge is closed for construction. Construction will continue to build out another shared-use pathway on the west side of the bridge. Future work will include final markings and signal enhancements to complete the project. …
WATCH: Scary Car vs. Bicycle Crash in West San Angelo
By Yantis Green | sanangelolive.com
SAN ANGELO, TX – San Angelo Police were dispatched Friday afternoon to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in west San Angelo.
According to the investigating officer at the scene, a young girl was on a bicycle stoped at the stopping on Chestnut St. heading east. The youngster didn’t see a gray Toyota Camry southbound on Garfield and rode out in front of the car.
Watch video from the scene below: …
‘Mayor Of Southtown’ Honored For His 80th Birthday, Longtime Support Of San Antonio Artists
By Jack Morgan | www.tpr.org
There’s a San Antonian who is the fictitious mayor of a fictitious town, but who now has a very real art gallery opening, and all in his honor.
He’s bike-riding, bow-tie-wearing Mike Casey and is often seen in Southtown where he lives.
He wasn’t available to speak to TPR, but he has friends who did. Friends like …
El Paso Critical Mass
Michelle â“‹ Mishka | www.strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
2021 @TOADCyclingRace D10: Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic Women Pro/1/2 RESULTS (& Primes) #ToAD2021 pic.twitter.com/Hx9fOx0z29
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 25, 2021
Good crowd for #CriticalMass pic.twitter.com/JkgOMbEENP
— Simon (@simontrose) June 26, 2021
#mcallentx #area956 #FridayVibes pic.twitter.com/4AxUD6mb0m
— âœï¸Mendo.Graphic$ (@mmendo) June 26, 2021
Spread the word. Summer riding season is upon us! pic.twitter.com/dpesyYVTgl
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 25, 2021
Getting ready for tomorrow!! pic.twitter.com/i0DNWbiL6Q
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) June 25, 2021
2021 @usacycling #RoadNats Road Race Championship – Junior Men 15-16 – RESULT pic.twitter.com/pbieJMGLbB
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 25, 2021
2021 @usacycling #RoadNats Road Race Championship – Junior Women 11-12 – RESULT pic.twitter.com/oaDTsVWHzh
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 25, 2021
Work on shared use paths along the Longhorn Dam bridge continues! This Monday, June 28, the Phase 2 trail detour will begin. 🚧 Signs of the detour route will be placed at trail closure points. Learn more: https://t.co/dcXI8V8wgu #2016Bond #ATXtraffic pic.twitter.com/7IWvy3hlbE
— ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) June 25, 2021
2021 @TOADCyclingRace D10: Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic Men Cat 2/3 RESULTS (& Primes) #ToAD2021 pic.twitter.com/dU2Zman4LX
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 25, 2021
Wake-N-Bike | #OptOutside#fridayfeeling #dawnpatrol p/b @TopoChicoUSA | @Strava: https://t.co/UZuPVupbsK pic.twitter.com/YpJLSwXsa3
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) June 25, 2021
Did you know? In 2019:
— WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) June 25, 2021
-372 bicyclists were killed or serious injured in Texas,
-78.9% of the bicyclists were not wearing a helmet, and
-half of the bicyclist deaths and serious injuries were at an intersection or driveway.#FactFriday pic.twitter.com/tC6ZazXxZf
Went and checked out the newest @fwbikesharing station and turns out there's some artwork around there too pic.twitter.com/F6UtuCNvgr
— Panther City Air (@air_panther) June 25, 2021
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— EaDo Bike Co (@EaDoBikeCo) June 25, 2021
If you're interested, we've recently started a community blog for people to gush about their bikes! We'd love to see what you'd share. 🙂https://t.co/8WNtEmfoJL
2021 @usacycling #RoadNats Road Race Championship – Junior Men 17-18 – RESULT pic.twitter.com/s53TAJA8Ha
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 25, 2021
@austinmobility is calling for people to walk, cycle, jog, and roll the pilot trail connection between 31st and 34th Streets! 🚴â€â™‚ï¸ ðŸƒâ€â™€ï¸ðŸ‘©â€ðŸ¦½ It’s important for the City to hear feedback from trail users on how this pilot facility is working for you!
— Shoal Creek Conservancy (@shoalcc) June 25, 2021
â„¹ï¸ https://t.co/EYEyfiykwH pic.twitter.com/Txw11eYYlZ
If you had a bicycle stolen recently contact @Pct1Constable office and ask for Joe Bowden. Have your police report ready. pic.twitter.com/Q8STfIOaOT
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) June 25, 2021
We're in Florida for @usacycling National Road Championships! Team:
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) June 25, 2021
> Stefan Rothe
> Canyon Emmott
> Chris Tolley
> Zach Stein
> Ron Tuazon
> Kyle Swanson
Follow @usacyclinglive for updates. Road Race (Saturday 7am EST) and Criterium (Sunday, 5pm EST)!#elbowzracing #RoadNats pic.twitter.com/zrdqWpdsdy
"For the first time, walkers, runners and bicyclists who live south of Interstate 30 will be able to safely access some of the city’s most popular north-side greenspaces" https://t.co/lU6sbc3gvt
— Katy Trail (@KatyTrail) June 25, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle ClubÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 25, 2021
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It's Back !! Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – An El Paso cycling tradition!! Leaderless ride for all groups. Organize your group for your particular speed range. Ride as hard as you c… https://t.co/TpcVnbxnUV
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle ClubÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 25, 2021
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Meet at 7:15 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 7:30. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six … https://t.co/Oo5IMSpzOn
New Event Stinson Airport Trailhead Ride – San Antonio, TX Hill Country Bicycle Touring and Adventure Club Â
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 25, 2021
Sunday, June 27 at 8:30 am. We'll start at Stinson Airport Trailhead. We’ll ride to US-281 and perhaps to the Pleasanton Trailhead and return (… https://t.co/DVTBa6JcVs
New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle ClubÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 25, 2021
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It's Back !! Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – An El Paso cycling tradition!! Leaderless ride for all groups. Organize your group for your particular speed range. Ride as hard as you c… https://t.co/e6Ef6Lqsyn