Texas Biking News January 5th 2022
These North Texas cities are among the hardest places in the country to get and stay fit
By Sarah Bahari | www.dallasnews.com
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A new study evaluated which cities are the easiest and most difficult to maintain an active lifestyle.
For many of us, a new year ushers in new fitness resolutions. But does where we live influence whether those resolutions are successful?
A new study found that Irving residents and a handful of other North Texas cities might have a tougher time getting — and staying — fit.
Personal finance website WalletHub compared the 100 biggest U.S. cities based on 34 metrics, including average fees for fitness club memberships; the number of trails, playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts per capita; the presence of bike sharing programs; and the …
Bike got stolen last night from my own backyard. It has a lock in the middle of it already attached. If you see this bike please let me know! from BikingATX
Saddle up for Bike Friendly Oak Cliff’s tweed ride this weekend
By Rachel Stone | oakcliff.advocatemag.com
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff brings back one of its signature events this weekend with a stylish group ride from Fair Park to Bishop Arts.
The tweed ride starts at noon Sunday, Jan. 9, at the front entrance of Fair Park. Ride leaders will explain some of the architecture and history during a tour of Fair Park before taking off for Deep Ellum and Downtown. …
Houston bike share hopes to expand transportation options in underserved communities
Gail Delaughter | www.houstonpublicmedia.org
BCycle’s new board president says she’d like to see a network of neighborhood stations along with more payment options to access the system.
After starting with just a handful of bikes in 2012, Houston’s nonprofit bike share has expanded to more than 130 stations citywide.
The bikes have been popular with Houstonians looking for recreation during the pandemic. Now Houston BCycle wants to expand its focus to provide more transportation options for people in underserved communities. …
Cyclists peeved with prolonged bridge closure
Adam Zuvanich | www.theleadernews.com
The cycling community in Houston, and particularly in the Heights area, is seething. They’re flummoxed and frustrated, and they want answers.
Most of all, they want their bridge back.
New Year’s Day did not just signal a fresh start and the turning over of the calendar, at least not to Heights-area residents who like to walk or ride bikes either for recreation or as part of their daily commute. It served as a stark reminder that one of their favorite pieces of infrastructure – which serves an important function while offering a breathtaking view of Downtown Houston – remains out of order.
Jan. 1 marked 500 days since the MKT Bridge, a pedestrian throughway on the Heights Hike-and-Bike Trail that crosses White Oak Bayou and connects the Heights to the downtown area, was damaged by an August 2020 fire that erupted in a wooded area underneath. The century-old bridge has remained closed and is still being fixed by the …
When will Houston’s M-K-T bridge be fixed? No one can say, but work is still underway
Jay R. Jordan | www.mysanantonio.com
Why has one of the city’s most crucial hike and bike trail link been closed for more than 500 days?
Houston Parks Board officials can’t say when a crucial section of the Heights hike and bike trail will be reopened even after cyclists bemoaned the 500th day of a so-called temporary closure this past weekend.
The M-K-T bridge, which carries the Heights trail over White Oak Bayou, caught fire in August 2020 and was immediately closed for assessment and repairs. In November 2021, crews started the repairs but instead discovered additional damage, according to Adam Zuvanich in Leader News. Those issues prolonged the bridge’s closure, which passed its 500th day Jan. 2, according to bicycle advocates with BikeHouston.
"Getting around Houston by bike is already difficult enough, so it is …
Video: Rock Prairie Road east of Highway 6 to be widened
By Clay Falls | www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Big plans are in the works for a busy College Station street. Rock Prairie Road will be widened in the near future.
Right now the city is working on designing that project. It will widen the street from the Highway 6 frontage road east to Town Lake Drive.
“It should be two lanes, concrete street two lanes each direction. There will be pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Still working out whether those are on the street or off the street and what that looks like,” said Emily Fisher, College Station Director of Public Works.
Work is budgeted to cost $6.1 million and is expected to start later this year.
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6yr old and his first run all the way around. #9thStreet #ATX pic.twitter.com/1FwVlcIBGg
— Martin Russell ????????????? (@russell_dallas) January 5, 2022
Always in favor of a protected #bikelane! This will be a wonderful (and safe) connector for our #EastEnd stations at #MasonPark, Telephone & Eddington, and #MagnoliaTransitCenter Stay tuned on progress! @RobertGallegos_ https://t.co/v9i0iiQpJQ
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) January 5, 2022
We visit with @HoustonBCycle board president Maya Ford to learn about new initiatives for 2022, including helping more people gain access to bike share @HoustonPubMedia #hounews https://t.co/2EBFaZReCK
— Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) January 5, 2022
1/2 For the safety of park visitors, the Pool Lot Trail in Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is closed along the limits of construction for the Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2A project. The closure will remain in place through late Spring 2022. pic.twitter.com/UHKg7SpalJ
— Austin Parks & Rec (@AustinCityParks) January 5, 2022
STOLEN – Black Norco Bikes Storm 4 in Galindo https://t.co/xzzWxY6nV6 pic.twitter.com/w4tDeQjXgs
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) January 5, 2022
Waugh Dr bike lanes looking good. Just need to connect it up to the Heights Blvd bike lane now. pic.twitter.com/Z5e1OZhych
— Simon (@simontrose) January 5, 2022
Join us on Saturday for our New Berlin ride. Wheels down at 9 AM. https://t.co/1P8SliM3r8 pic.twitter.com/1YTzUzRpqD
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) January 5, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Dogwood Omnium – Palestine, TX Dogwood Omnium at Palestine, TXhttps://t.co/zTbLZ12k4dhttps://t.co/gcSsyfA8xf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 5, 2022
Pro Category 1/2/3 see event details 70 minutes 500 75 $90
Circuit Race & Road Race + free addition… https://t.co/vog48lu8Eq
New Event FIRST FRIDAY CRIT- San Antonio, TX FIRST FRIDAY CRIT- JANUARY 2022 at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/zGCOqruD4f
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 5, 2022
A GROUP= 10 LAPS
B GROUP= 5 LAPS
1.2 MILES TRACK LENGTH
8PM START
ORDER FOR JUNE 2021 IS:
MEN'S ROAD A
MEN'S ROAD B
WOMEN'S ROAD A
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New Event Rattlsnake Gravel Grind – Sweetwater, TX Rattlsnake Gravel Grind at Sweetwater, TXhttps://t.co/lD03uSdgdNhttps://t.co/xDMNm3uhWQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 5, 2022
Come join us for the first annual Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas the home of the World's Large… https://t.co/2xA8zNiwAe
New Event 2022 Bluebonnet Express – Hempstead, TX 2022 Bluebonnet Express at Hempstead, TXhttps://t.co/pjUIBuAwHmhttps://t.co/Nv3LypTaAc
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2022
The 31st annual Bluebonnet Express will be held on March 27, 2022 and will start from the Waller County Fairgro… https://t.co/mHzwjx7BMX