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Texas Biking News August 25th 2021

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Hotter’N Hell Hundred impact on local bike shops business

by: Markeshia Jackson | www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — As riders inch closer and closer to the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred starting line, many are happy to finally gather on their bikes again.

“There’s been a lot of excitement I think everyone has been really excited to bring this back to a live-in-person event,” said Charlie Zamastil, Race Director for MSU cycling. …

Video: Van Alstyne PD gives bike to man who walks miles to work

By Bekah Kashorek | www.kten.com

VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KTEN) — Matthew Von Kleist is a 22-year-old living in Anna, but working at the Jack-in-the-Box in Van Alstyne.

He doesn’t have a car but has been determined to get to his shifts. Von Kliest walks 14 miles to and from work every day.

Van Alstyne Police Department has responded multiple times to calls of a man laying by the side of the highway as Von Kleist took frequent breaks in the heat.

"They would come and ask if I’m all right, and you know, if I need any medical attention or anything," Von Kleist said.

Matthew had been …

TxDOT Seeks Input on the RM 620 at Anderson Mill Road Project

www.txdot.gov

AUSTIN – TxDOT will host a virtual public meeting to gather input on the proposed improvements on RM 620 at Anderson Mill Road from south of Foundation Road to Little Elm Trail.

The $38 million project proposes to construct 2 to 3-lane frontage roads, an elevated bypass lane in each direction through the Anderson Mill Road and El Salido Parkway intersections and non-signalized.

U-turns at both intersections. RM 620 would be separated by a variable-width median, with curb and gutter. Bicycle and pedestrian paths are also included in the project.

The virtual public meeting will be available on TxDOT.gov, keyword search “620 Anderson Mill” beginning Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at 10 a.m. The public may submit comments on the proposed improvements using any of the following methods: …

NHHIP Impacted Community Bike Ride

bikehouston.org

When: Saturday, August 28 @ 8 a.m.

Where: Meet at Koffeteria Bakery, 1110 Hutchins St. #102, two blocks west of the Columbia Tap Rail Trail

Join BikeHouston, Stop TxDOT I-45 and EaDo Bike Co. on Saturday August 28 at 8 a.m. for a ride through East Downtown, 5th Ward, and the White Oak Bayou Greenway as we explore the neighborhoods and green spaces slotted for destruction if the I-45 expansion project, also known as the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), were to be built as currently designed. On the ride, we’ll spend time discussing what safety and bikeway projects are needed to improve connectivity between EaDo, 5th Ward, and adjacent communities.

The I-45 expansion has been highly controversial and has garnered unprecedented levels of public engagement. After years of public meetings and deliberation, the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) will gather on August 31 to vote on its 10-year Unified Transportation Plan (UTP). This vote will determine how the state plans to move forward (or not) with the I-45 expansion, a vote that is critical to Houston’s transportation future. A vote in favor of the NHHIP signals that the state aims to maintain Houston’s car-dominant status-quo, choosing traffic over the things that make Houston great: our neighborhoods, our small businesses, and our quality of life.

This ride is being held in partnership with Stop TxDOT-I45 and EaDo Bike Co. …

REGISTER FOR BIKING CLUBS

www.austinyouthfitness.com

Session 1: week of August 30th to week of October 8th

Session 2: week of October 11th to week of November 19th

Biking Club Structure: All non-beginner biking clubs will be for students 1st to 8th grade who can bike over 1.5 to 2 miles without needing a break. Mountain bikes are suggested as well as having a Camelbak or water bottle cage.

The Beginner Biking Group is for Pre-K to 3rd grade who are just learning to ride a bike independently. This is also a great group for new riders learning the rules of the road! …

Video: College station business replaces child’s stolen bike

By Mekena Rodriguez | kbtx.com

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Earlier this month Landen Watson was playing near a church parking lot in College Station when his bike was stolen.

“I was over there, looking around to see if there were any turtles and when I got back up it was gone,” said Watson.

Watson’s mother, Gwynndolyn Ellis says the bike had just been replaced after his first one was stolen weeks prior.

“It upset me that someone would just take a kid’s bike,” said Ellis. " We instantly went out and tried to ride around and look for it. We didn’t have any luck so I thought to use our community Facebook pages to try and find the bike.”

Ellis’ post caught the attention of Aggieland Power Washing owner, Robert Byrnes.

“It showed a kid that got his …

Pop A – 8/24/2021

Honest Tree | www.youtube.com

Hot and humid, a big group tonight.

Texas Biking from Twitter

https://twitter.com/StanPaoli/status/1430538626610388992

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

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