Texas Biking News August 24th 2021
Bicyclists share concerns about bike lanes in the city
By: Victoria Balderrama | www.kristv.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — School is back in session across the Coastal Bend which means the roadways are busy with drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
“We know a big part of the population, they like to walk and they like to use their bikes,†says Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization planning director, Robert MacDonald.
Some bike lanes on Ocean Drive are closed due to road construction. Other bike lanes have …
Video: San Antonio Proud: Local cyclist inspires with positivity during leukemia battle
by John Elizondo | foxsanantonio.com
At 76 years young, Bill Mercado is always on the move.
"I had to do something because I have so much energy," he said. "So I took up cycling."
He doesn’t just ride for recreation, but to compete.
"I get dirty looks because when we go up hills. I normally say ‘Get out of the way! 75-year-old man coming through!’," Mercado said.
This week he’ll put his body to the test in the Hotter Than Hell 100. A 100-mile bike race in the 100 degree Texas heat.
"I sweat and I’m tired. But I could do it," he said. "I want to keep going, I …
North Texas history museum recognizes Hotter ‘N’ Hell bicycle race on 40th anniversary
Lynn Walker | www.timesrecordnews.com
The Museum of North Texas History is recognizing the Hotter ‘N’ Hell bicycle race on its 40th anniversary.
The museum prepared a special exhibit for what has become one of the biggest annual events in Wichita Falls.
“We had been discussing it for several years with the Hotter ‘N’ Hell group and because this is the 40th anniversary, we wanted to do something to commemorate that special occasion,†said Madeleine Calcote, the museum’s director. “They loaned us the majority of the items that are in the exhibit, and we worked with them to get the …
Video: Houston woman set to join cross-county bike ride for cancer research
By Tom Zizka | www.fox26houston.com
HOUSTON – While COVID continues to dominate the headlines, Cancer remains a leading killer in the nation.
The National Cancer Institute estimates 1.8 million new cases of cancer in 2020 and more than 600,000 deaths. Mortality rates have dipped over the years, but every success includes a challenge, and one Houston woman will soon join more than 200 cyclists riding coast-to-coast to bring awareness and money to the fight.
After a couple of MS-150 charity rides, Harolynn Adeniran figured she had a …
HH100: Celebrating 40 years of success
by: Curtis Jackson | cw39.com
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL)—We are now less than a week away from the 40th edition of the largest sanctioned bike ride in the nation, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred, and over the past 4 decades, Hotter’N Hell officials have seen many changes from that small inaugural ride.
From adding more and more cycling events and an ever-expanding consumer show to having to go completely virtual last year, Hotter’N Hell officials said one thing has remained the same, the support from Texoma.
“The first year, we were just going to do it for one year,†HH100 Chairman, Robie Christie said. …
A good day with a strange ending
By David Freeze | salisburypost.com
Editor’s note: David Freeze is riding from the West Coast to the East Coast along the southern border. Email him at david.freeze@ctc.net. Day 28
I found the town of Kirbyville, Texas, to be friendly just like the rest of the state. But it was also time to get started into Louisiana. I left the Gateway Motel early, with only an egg and cheese biscuit. The roads were mostly flat as I headed east on S.R. 383 to Bleakwood and then Bon Wier, where the only convenience store had recently been burned out. The Louisiana border once again didn’t have a Louisiana sign. Not surprising because the last time I was in the state, there was no entry sign then either. Texas didn’t have one either but did have a Texas shaped rock.
The roads were great in Louisiana, especially since I was on U.S. 190 with wide and smoother shoulders. Next came DeRidder, famous …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Who said basketball fans and cycling enthusiasts were mutually exclusive? https://t.co/v7kukO3UOV
— Bicycling Magazine (@BicyclingMag) August 24, 2021
This week we're highlighting weekly Denton group rides.
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) August 24, 2021
If you're more of a night owl, check out Tuesday Bike Night, which leaves the UNT Language Bldg around 9:30 PM. Rides are about 5 miles long at a social pace.#BikeJoy pic.twitter.com/cbcl14TTa1
Become more confident riding your bike on the streets. Participants earn a free bike helmet and bike lights.🚴ðŸ¼
— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) August 24, 2021
Register here 👉ðŸ¼https://t.co/ZoBws5Tv6s pic.twitter.com/yT4hNTBW47
Thanks for the lift @MetroMcAllen! Today’s 10 mile journey; 5 by bike / 5 by bus. #TryTransit pic.twitter.com/gRavkDhsrd
— BiciDude 🚲 (@robdeleonjr) August 24, 2021
Okay bike and ped people, your voice is needed to share the benefits of this road diet. Take a trek over and check it out, then let the city know this is a good thing!! https://t.co/UyWMMXlyDo
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) August 24, 2021
Juggling career and family is a struggle — even for elite athletes | Editorial https://t.co/TDFIrBp2bW
— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) August 24, 2021
This week we're highlighting weekly Denton group rides.
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) August 24, 2021
Denton Women Cyclists host a ladies social ride every Tuesday at 7 PM starting near the Bayless Selby house at 317 W Mulberry. Distance: 8-12 miles. Pace: 8-10 mph.#BikeJoy pic.twitter.com/SvQ4zQ3nvE
Bike need a checkup? Come see us and @BikeDFW on September 26 between 1-3 PM. Free 🦠too! pic.twitter.com/p3P0ywhmn1
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) August 24, 2021