Texas Biking News September 3rd 2021
Houston’s newest loop, The Orbit, gives bicyclists a new route through H-Town
Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
You really need to bike more, and Joe Cutrufo agrees.
That’s why the executive director of BikeHouston, a cycling advocacy group, conceptualized The Orbit – a looped bike route fit for beginners and experts alike that explores some of the best spots the inner city has to offer.
"I pulled up a map and pinned locations that both locals and visitors would want to check out if you’re in town for the weekend or looking for something to do," Cutrufo said. "There’s a lot of places that are off the beaten path." …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Two Houston Heights hike-and-bike trails will soon connect https://t.co/yHNWRoq1VK
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) September 3, 2021
Part of BikeDFW’s mission is to connect and support the greater cycling community so that we can all move together towards more and safer cycling across DFW. Read about @BellFlight & their efforts in the second installment of our @NTxGivingDay blog series.https://t.co/LGaL0O8zgt pic.twitter.com/RcGNAaEPmk
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 3, 2021
Please be advised that construction is underway by the Mission Hike and Bike Trails. Psychopath Trail will be temporarily cut off at the ditch, due to the construction. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 🚴🿠ðŸƒðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ ðŸƒðŸ½â€â™‚ï¸ pic.twitter.com/F6S2kODgqX
— City of Mission, TX (@CityOfMissionTX) September 3, 2021
Got to meet â¦@lawsoncraddockâ© at â¦@HotternHell100â© , and today watched him@selflessly deliver â¦@EFprocyclingâ© the win by â¦â¦@MagnusCortâ© at La Vuelta! Bravo!!!! pic.twitter.com/rS4XmaSN7L
— Gary Derheim (@DerheimMgdSvcs) September 3, 2021
Current Active Transportation plans: https://t.co/v7TlICBKw9
— Distracted Driver Dodger (#BikeATX 🚲) (@BikeATX) September 3, 2021
Survey: https://t.co/YxeWPAz6eJ
Thanks to @WalkBikeSafeTX for the free helmets! This morning we gave them to our students to keep them safe on their way to and from school.ðŸ¬Shout out to our PTO officers @BlancaLHernand3 and @RocioCo91436909 for holding the banner. @TeamDurkeeES @HISDElementary2 @Santos4HISD pic.twitter.com/UW7ynJ2YYO
— Alicia Puente (@AliciaPuente713) September 3, 2021
Fast Friday Fun 🔥 | #OptOutside#paceline #cycling | p/b @maap_cc | @Strava: https://t.co/C5K19uZ5v9 pic.twitter.com/XOgPm52rfc
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) September 3, 2021
What do the Waugh Drive Bat Colony, Emancipation Park, @SaintArnold, and Twilight Epiphany have in common? They're all on The Orbit! #RideTheOrbit https://t.co/z0gqLpQU67
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 3, 2021
Quitman Street will be featured as part of Houston’s new bike loop, The Orbit. #RideTheOrbit https://t.co/gUdT0QGi6V
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 3, 2021
This project is definitely going to generate some high-comfort fun. pic.twitter.com/IVL8I3jgqY
— Wilson (@WilsonCalvert) September 3, 2021
Happy Birthday to @elpasoelectric for 120 years of service in our community. SunCycle was happy to join you for a small part of the day with our bike share fleet. Thank you to the @elpasozoo for the incredible pathways.#rollwithEPE #EPElectric #keeprollingelpaso #gobybike pic.twitter.com/s7XY9trUr7
— Sun Cycle (@SunCycleEP) September 3, 2021
Let's gooooo!!!! pic.twitter.com/JCzZ407SX3
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) September 3, 2021
Photographer David Bender capturing a criterium rider rounding Big Blue on the new downtown route last Sunday! pic.twitter.com/r14szZcVtw
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) September 3, 2021
For everyone who registered to ride/run the HHH events virtually – or emailed us by August 30 to switch their live registrations to virtual – your ride shirt(s) and medal(s) will be sent to you by US Mail beginning in early October.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) September 3, 2021
more info in the previous text pic.twitter.com/sh52lHgTwo
Morning Ride on Northhaven Trail and Cottonwood Trail. @NCNPODPD @DPDChiefGarcia @Jayniefordallas @caraathome @DPDMunoz @DPDCA @AShawDPD @GayDWillis13 @NCNPODPD pic.twitter.com/yciDearP7d
— North Central (@NCNPODPD) September 3, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle ClubÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 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/Il6IXpD1qS