Texas Biking News Digest September 15th 2021
Brownsville Bike Barn volunteers repair bicycles in preparation for CycloBia event
by: Gaby Moreno | www.valleycentral.com
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Saturday was a busy day at the Bike Barn in Brownsville; A dozen volunteers donated a few hours to the city bicycling initiative in preparation for the upcoming CycloBia event. …
Ides Of September Rolling On The Lake Wichita Boardwalk
Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com
On this Ides of September, day 15 of the 2021 version of such, my backup bike rolled me to the Lake Wichita Boardwalk, and beyond, this morning.
A morning with a slight chill in the air being a welcome harbinger of the arrival of Autumn a week from today.
Work has begun on a section of the Circle Trail at the far west end of Lake Wichita, near Mount Wichita. There had been talk of making this new section of the Circle Trail of the boardwalk type thing you see above.
I suspect the cost of a boardwalk is what has the …
Remembering Reed Murray and Fred Meredith
MichaelBluejay | bicycleaustin.info
Back in the Critical Mass (CM) days, comprised of mostly young riders, two "old guys" (in their 40s/50s) showed up regularly to lend their support: Fred Meredith and Reed Murray.
Fred was a fixture on the CM email list which started in 1993 and which was a precursor to this forum. He was the editor of Austin Cycling News (later Southwest Cycling News) for the now-defunct Austin Cycling Association.
Once on a CM ride, Fred and Reed were riding side by side in a single lane, and a cyclist passed them on the left. So for a second or two they were three-abreast, and a cop ticketed all three of them. That was the kind of harassment we had to deal with in those days. But it just further …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Shout out to CM Moreno!! Love seeing you out on a bike with our friends at @FoSFT https://t.co/OO7x6CzF7h
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 16, 2021
City plans are shaped by who shows up to meetings and what those people ask for. Don't miss your chance tomorrow (Thursday) to be one of those people and shape Denton's plans for roads, trails, bike lanes, sidewalks, and more. Learn more: https://t.co/jJFBkeAnk6 pic.twitter.com/9QvnMRX0Ru
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) September 15, 2021
Austin finishes half of its planned bicycle network, expects to complete remainder of 400-mile system by 2025 https://t.co/a3ILOTuCr9
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) September 15, 2021
Come out on Saturday morning for a great ride to McQueeny. Wheels down at 8. https://t.co/19ppmgBAgm pic.twitter.com/cGqv9tUN18
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 15, 2021
Fun at 9th St then rode Shoal Creek Trail to the river. #ATX #BIKES #GrammyAndPopPreschool pic.twitter.com/RA5ZNsE6XB
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) September 15, 2021
Hale on Wheels is a fully supported recreational bike ride for road bikes held in Plainview, HALE County, Texas.
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) September 15, 2021
More information about the ride here: https://t.co/0JIInGxssi
#cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclinglife #roadbike #cyclist #mountainbike #cycle #texas #usa pic.twitter.com/z6MIe1UQm6
🚴This Saturday, Sept. 18 🚴â€â™‚ï¸is the last chance to "Roll with the Council" in 2021. https://t.co/nzGDDCbXNe https://t.co/b5NXapssz9
— City of Frisco,Texas (@CityOfFriscoTx) September 15, 2021
True or False? If a bike lane is present, a bicyclist MUST use it.
— WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) September 15, 2021
Answer: False
Even if a bike lane is present, a bicyclist may use the main traffic lane to avoid obstructions or uneven surfaces or to make a left turn. Watch this video to learn more: https://t.co/3hS3D7XyEw pic.twitter.com/RToHOZxn5g
A lot of apartment developers give their residents discounts for @HoustonBCycle membership.
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) September 15, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Hale on Wheels Cycling Event XIII – Plainview, TX https://t.co/AmOKUGWuFP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 15, 2021
Hale on Wheels is a fully supported recreational bike ride for road bikes held in Plainview, HALE County, Texas.
Cycling routes are 24, 32, 48, 64, and 100 miles, all … https://t.co/R1XgaGotHa
New Event 2021 Palo Duro Mountain Bike Marathon – Canyon, TX 2021 Palo Duro Mountain Bike Marathon at Canyon, TXhttps://t.co/Hk6hbCEK6Y
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 15, 2021
Full Marathon
Category Start Time Distance Prizes Fee
Mens Open 10:30 AM 53 miles … https://t.co/Hn8YLk2lwm
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/0KVQr57sWg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 16, 2021
New start time 8 AM.
There have been car break ins n the Govalle parking lot. Please don’t leave valuables in y… https://t.co/AG2lMjC41O