Texas Bicycling News Digest For May 17th 2022
After Trinity Trails robbery attempt, paraplegic bicyclist returns to Ironman preparation
By Emerson Clarridge | www.star-telegram.com
From his near-flat position close to the ground, Trent Fielder’s first effort to halt the robbery attempt that was underway used a bit of humor.
Fielder, who is 48 and paraplegic, was on a bicycle on the Trinity Trails System in Fort Worth. About four hours after he began a ride to train for an Ironman, his assailant approached.
The attempted robbery occurred about 2 p.m. on March 31 and on what was Fielder’s first time on the trail. He lives in Joshua.
Throughout their encounter, the …
Port Arthur could be next local city to get electric scooters, bikes
By Monique Batson | www.panews.com
A California-based company formed to provide cities with environmentally friendly transportation is hoping to bring their electric vehicles to Port Arthur.
Mike Butler with Bird Rides recently pitched city leaders an offer to launch a pilot program similar to that adopted in Beaumont in March.
“Before we get into kind of what we do, I think it’s far, far more important to understand why we run our business, why we started this business and why we do what we do,” Butler said. “And it really is to improve our …
2022 GHORBA Sugar Land Classic p/b Trek Houston
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Pro/Cat 1 Men Open
- 60 1225 MUSIL Frank Sugar Cycles 30:47 31:36 31:31 31:18.7 30:47.8 / 1 1:33:56
- 55 368 ANDERSON John Orp 30:52 31:31 31:36 31:20.1 30:52.7 / 5 1:34:00 +04
- 51 1248 ROTHE Stefan Elbowz Racing 30:50 31:33 31:40 31:21.4 30:50.7 / 2 1:34:04 +08
- 47 1132 SCHALLER Jason 30:52 31:31 32:03 31:29.1 30:52.1 / 4 1:34:27 +31
- 44 596 CHRISTIAN Hayden Fasthouse 30:51 31:33 32:10 31:31.8 30:51.6 / 3 1:34:35 +39
- 41 1281 TURNER Brent Red Crank Racing 30:54 32:08 34:12 32:25.3 30:54.9 / 6 1:37:16 +3:20
- 38 341 JONES Gareth Redwood Singletrack 31:50 33:26 33:41 32:59.3 31:50.1 / 7 1:38:58 +5:02
- 35 1259 WILMETH John Cantu Cycling Wheels 32:45 33:45 34:28 33:39.6 32:45.5 / 8 1:40:58 +7:02
Pro/Cat 1 Women Open …
Bicyclists invited to join Bike to Work group ride Friday
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Houston will join National Bike to Work Day Friday, with a group ride along Buffalo Bayou to the reflection pond at City Hall.
Participants are asked to gather by 7:15 a.m. at the Lost Lake Visitor Center, where Dunlavy Street ends at the bayou, for a 7:30 a.m. departure.
The annual event is part of Bike Month, designed to celebrate the bicycle as a form of transportation for commuting and recreation. Because of the COVID pandemic, this is the first time in two years that the ride will be held.
Bicyclists who can’t …
San Antonio cyclists to honor loved ones in Ride of Silence at Travis Park
Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com
Jeff Moore, an organizer for SATX Social Ride, knows the streets of San Antonio well. He’s cycled all over the city for the past 30 years. However, he feels most local drivers became more careless once the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns were lifted.
"I think we could do a lot more PSAs (public service announcements) because it really has to come down to educating drivers and cyclists, as well, to share the road," Moore told MySA. "I think we’re in a time where it seems like the most dangerous time to cycle. I see more people running red lights, and that’s extremely dangerous to cyclists."
That’s why, Moore said, the annual Ride of Silence event, taking place a …
Ride of Silence to honor those killed or injured in cycling accidents
by: Adam Singleton | www.bigcountryhomepage.com
Wednesday evening all are welcome to join a free, silent bike ride in honor of those who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.
This ride is free and open to all riders age 14 and older. Fore safety helmets are required and Abilene Police will escort the ride. The route is 5 miles long and will move at a pace of 10-12 MPH.
Ride of Silence Begins and Ends at McMurry University Wednesday, May 18th Check-in Begins- 6:00 pm Start of Ride- 7:00 pm rideofsilence.org
The Ride of Silence History: …
Laredo Cycling group invites others to Ride of Silence
By Christian Del Rio | www.kgns.tv
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) – A quiet ride that will bring the cycling community together aims to speak volumes.
The Laredo Bike Club will hold its annual Ride of Silence.
The group will honor those who have been hurt or passed away while on the road.
As the group gathers for its seventh-year, organizers are speaking out how others can join in on this initiative to raise awareness.
The cycling community is asking the public to share the road.
Wednesday is the big National Ride of Silence event.
Every year hundreds of thousands of cyclists around the country ride across the U.S. in order to bring road equality.
Here at home, it would be …
San Antonio opens $3M Free Wheel Bike Park on city’s Southwest Side
Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com
Get your bikes out, there’s a new area to cycle. The city’s parks and recreation department recently opened a new bike park on the Southwest Side of San Antonio. The space is located at Pearsall Park at 4838 Old Pearsall Road.
The new bike park includes a pump track, a kid’s bike park, restroom and pavilion, shade canopies, site furniture, signage, parking, lighting, connection to the natural loop walking trail, landscaping, and irrigation. The total budget for the project is $3 million, including a $1 million grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. …
Killeen PD officer bikes over 300 miles to honor the fallen
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KILLEEN, Texas — An officer with the Killeen Police Department biked over 300 miles this past week to honor two of KPD’s fallen officers.
On Tuesday, KPD shared photos of Officer Kyle Moore showing moments of when he biked in the 2022 Police Unity Tour, a tour that raises awareness to law enforcement who died in the line of duty, according to its website.
"[He rode] for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their communities," KPD said in its Facebook post. …
Seems to be in the minority but this is for the SouthEast folks from bikehouston
How to increase cycling speed 5142022
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Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 00:29 Warming up with the group before Fishcreek: 01:45 Fishcreek Blvd – The open Road: 13:35 Approaching Fishcreek overpass: 29:05 Approaching Capitol Hill Road: 31:49 Rabon Chapel Hill: 38:07 South Pine Road to Mail Route: 42:15 Group Sprinting on Mail Route & going off the Front at FM2854: 46:58 Sprinting around the group approaching HWY 105: 52:32
Texas Biking from Twitter
STOLEN – Gray Giant Cypress DX S Dark Silver in Houston, TX https://t.co/urxN2Gm4rq pic.twitter.com/AIfFYeVqKg
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) May 17, 2022
Thanks to @hpsendeavor for partnering with Precinct One @hcpct1 for this biking event in Acres Homes yesterday. It was great to see the smiles on the kid's faces when we got them on the bikes! #RideOne pic.twitter.com/6zOtY9acZ5
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) May 17, 2022
Need help creating a plan for Bike to Work Day on Friday? Houston BCycle staffer Tony Banks has you covered. https://t.co/ksZDtkwKlM pic.twitter.com/0zmh1twWUK
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 17, 2022
Starting tomorrow at 6 p.m. CST cyclists are encouraged to ride together in silence in remembrance of the cyclists who lost their lives while cycling on public roadways. MORE INFO: https://t.co/2B7t2CsFNe #VisionZeroHouston #EndTheStreakTX #RideofSilence ^K pic.twitter.com/F5QyuSxTI3
— METRO Houston (@METROHouston) May 17, 2022
The LOOP will connect 39 existing miles of trail with 11 new miles of trail.
— The Loop (@TheLoopDallas) May 17, 2022
We've identified and taken on 5 complicated projects:
The existing trails The LOOP will connect are:
— The Loop (@TheLoopDallas) May 17, 2022
Trinity Forest Trail
Sante Fe Trestle Trail
Trinity Skyline Trail
Trinity Strand Trail
Katy Trail
University Crossing Trail
SoPac Trail
Santa Fe Trail
Pemberton Hill Road Trail
AT&T Trail pic.twitter.com/Uzs4ucgzpk
Join @MayorJensen2022 for a 5-mile bike ride. Riders of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join the casual ride.
— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) May 17, 2022
Meet at 6 p.m. Ride begins at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 26
Lone Star/ Campion Trail
1002 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050@gp_tx pic.twitter.com/fXLqe9Iyzq
After the big success of Healthy Streets in 2020, Safe Streets Austin convened a push for #LivingStreets, a longer term version of the program.
— Safe Streets Austin (@safestreetsatx) May 17, 2022
Staff are currently working on fleshing out Living Streets and we're looking forward to hearing more soon. pic.twitter.com/YMLwJwvUyQ
Biking to @WaterlooGW Kid program this morning with 76yr old, 4 yr old, 16 mo old and 30 yr old. Taking a bag of rocks for the inevitable dumbass driver at I-35 and MLK (Sorry about the rocks, Nobel Peace Prize winner for whom the street is named.) #ATX @safestreetsatx
— Martin Russell ????????????? (@russell_dallas) May 17, 2022
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event USA Pump Track Championships – Paris, TX July 3, 2022 at 08:00AM https://t.co/fbaNjNooUk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 17, 2022