Texas Bicycling News May 1st 2022
Going the distance: Stampede on the Chisholm Trial charity bike ride draws 116 cyclists
BY LARRY CAUSEY | kdhnews.com
BELTON — A record number of 116 cyclists participated Saturday in Stampede on the Chisholm Trail, a bicycle ride benefiting Belton Lions Club charities and programs.
John Corsi, club president, said the entrants showed a lot of enthusiasm for this ride, the 11th year of the event.
Is Houston becoming more bike-friendly? A car-free developer says yes.
Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
When Lava Sunder left Houston for college in 2012, green paint was for houses and curbs denoting temporary parking. Now, ribbons of it crisscross many Houston neighborhoods, transforming thoroughfares into places where residents can opt for bike pedals over the gas pedal
“It wasn’t like this very long ago,” she said. “You see something has changed.”
Sunder, who worked on car-free development in Arizona and is engaged in reducing vehicle use and e-bike adoption, drew attention when she noted in a Twitter post how different the Houston she left and the one she returned to seemed for cyclists.
“Living (car-free) in my hometown of Houston for a bit and am …
Gran Fondo fun: Riders celebrate completion of 5o miles of Northeast Texas Trail
By Mary Madewell | theparisnews.com
Rain threatened cyclists in the early morning Saturday but by midday more than 100 riders on the Northeast Texas Trail between Roxton and Clarksville enjoyed sunshine and mild temperatures for a celebratory Gran Fondo 50 ride.
The day’s events in Roxton, Paris, Reno, Detroit, Bagwell and Clarksville celebrated the completion of the longest hard surface portion of the 130-mile trail between Farmersville and New Boston, which when completed will be the longest recreational trail in Texas and the fourth longest in the United States.
‘Round the Town with Oscar Bike Rides
www.nrhtx.com
2022 Season of the ‘Round the Town with Oscar Monthly Bike Ride
"Round the Town with Oscar bicycle rides and walks provide a great opportunity for you to get out in Nature Right Here, visit with Mayor Oscar Trevino and other city leaders, meet new people and be active in North Richland Hills! Mayor’s Bike Rides
Rides range from around 9 to nearly 13 miles in length. The route varies with each ride and includes portions of the city’s trail system and our city streets. Be sure and bring your helmet along for safety. They are required on the monthly bike rides. These family-friendly rides are open to all ages.
FrankenBike San Antonio #128: SATURDAY, May 21, 2022 from10am-4pm at The HUB MRKT
by Chris | frankenbike.net
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHmlpFNahUI
Texas Biking from Twitter
A new trail will link Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and more cities. What should it be called? https://t.co/85zYa16V8l
— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) May 2, 2022
Fun Sunday morning ride with people wanting to experience their City, Bayous and neighborhood. Covered East End, BrayBayouGreenway, Mason Park, Milby Park, SimBayouGreenway, Stuart Park, #SoutheastHouston & future MLK Bikeway ?@BikeHouston? ???@JamesLLlamas? pic.twitter.com/WkQr9KLnvV
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) May 2, 2022
A rest day.
— Bryan White (@bmwatx) May 1, 2022
I’m tired from heard all the lil sheep on yesterday’s @hillcountryride #HCRA2022 pic.twitter.com/EEysl1CcKP
FINAL Wilderness Rescue 6300-6329 Keegans Dr: Bicyclist has been extricated from the trail & is being transported to Dell Seton by #ATCEMSMedics with an upper extremity injury. #ATCEMS & AFD will be clearing the scene shortly. No further information is available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 1, 2022
May is #NationalBikeMonth, so let's ride! @PlayFrisco has a list of activities for all ages, and you can find them here: https://t.co/39TdkVW1ou
— Frisco Police (@FriscoPD) May 1, 2022
Don't forget that May 4th is National Bike & Roll to School Day! #OneFrisco pic.twitter.com/zIpae8E4Bl
We made it! It was hot, and 77 miles is a long way. But now we are relieved, proud and enjoying tacos at the finish line of the TX #MS150. ?@TexasMS150? ?@mssociety? ?@LibbyDoggett? #MSWarriors pic.twitter.com/5zUURU6O2N
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) May 1, 2022
Good morning! MS150 Day 2 -at mile now. The MS150 volunteers,org. and bike mech team are amazing!
— Samuel Maldonado, Ed.D. (@sam_maldonado01) May 1, 2022
Looking forward to mile 40.
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Texas MS150 done #cycling pic.twitter.com/yMc3hkzhN1
— Scott Munro (@Monty_Bhoy) May 1, 2022
Happy Bike Month Bike People!!!
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 1, 2022
How many rides will you take on National Ride a Bike Day? Be sure and record them for the DFW Bike Month Challenge 2022 on Try Parking It!! Check out our website, https://t.co/Z4EAFv0rhO for info on all things Bike Month DFW for 2022!! pic.twitter.com/vBMuj9lDut
Today (Sunday May 1) is National Ride a Bike Day! pic.twitter.com/CnWlTPQ2Av
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) May 1, 2022
Welcome to #BikeMonth! We’re ready to talk all things bike safety this month! #EndTheStreakTX pic.twitter.com/C5i8LqkHfA
— WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) May 1, 2022
Day 2 has begun! 77 more miles!! Wish us luck. ?Go Team ?@tacodeli? ! ?@mssociety? ?@LibbyDoggett? ?@TexasMS150? pic.twitter.com/HASg7hAslk
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) May 1, 2022
The Bayou City is an afterthought when it comes to many of the metrics used to judge a city’s bike friendliness. Bicycling Magazine, which compiles a top 50 list, never has included Houston. https://t.co/IV6Q748cJU
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) May 1, 2022
Bike Month + Mental Health Month = Perfect Together – BikeTexas https://t.co/6Bfy0lWA1b
— Robin Stallings (@RobinStallings) May 1, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ride to Cowtown Brewery in Fort Worth – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/X1k2bY3G25
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 2022
We will ride from Dallas to Fort Worth for lunch and drink at Cowtown Brewery. The route, which is shown belo… https://t.co/hyHFWg9iQQ
New Event Plan Taylor Bicycle Tour – Taylor, TX https://t.co/ENfedMZNti
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 2, 2022
Air up the tires and bring the family for a tour to highlight Taylor's built environment in some of its most beloved neighborhoods.
8: 00 am Meetup in front of Taylor Public Li… https://t.co/My4FN71cTR