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Ride of Silence, Texas Bicycling News – May 17, 2023

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New Dallas, Texas MTB Trails Will Sit Near 600,000 People

By Matt Miller | www.singletracks.com

This singletrack and mountain bike skills park will offer accessibility to hundreds of thousands of people in Dallas, Texas.

Dallas off-road and recreation advocates are working with the City of Dallas to build what they’re calling “the largest, U.S. mountain bike trail system in an urban core.” The trails will be part of The Loop Dallas, a cycling infrastructure project with paved trails around the major city.

The park will sit on a 500-acre parcel called Creekside Park and within 10 miles of over 600,000 people, bolstering community access to natural surface trails.

“To put this park into national perspective: Because of The Loop Dallas trail and the location of Creekside Park one mile south of White Rock Lake, more people are within 10 miles of this mountain bike trail system than live in the entire state of Wyoming,” said …

John Wooddell obituary, 1945-2023, Nassau Bay, TX

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It is with great sadness that we bring you news of the passing of our beloved, John Douglas Wooddell, Jr., age 77, of Nassau Bay. He died on Sunday, April 23, 2023, hours after a tragic cycling incident near Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena.

John was born in Amarillo, Texas in 1945 to John Douglas Wooddell, Sr. and Catherine Johnson Wooddell. After graduating from Amarillo Jr. College, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our country as a member of the United States Army Special Forces as a Green Beret in Panama for three years. He went on to graduate from the University of Texas Law School and enjoyed a successful law practice as a trial attorney in Austin, and then later in Clear Lake.

A big personality, John never met a stranger. He was a lifelong learner and had an enthusiasm for many interests. He was a ham radio operator, a private pilot, and captained his own yacht. He …

Students bike to school for better physical and mental health

By Michael Courier | kvia.com

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Walking and biking to school is a great way for kids to get the physical activity needed for healthy minds. Students from Dr. Tinajero School and their families start their bike ride at 7 am, Wednesday at Peter Piper Pizza on Paisano Drive and make their way to school.

Bike to School Day is celebrated every Wednesday of each May. Studies show that students who are physically active on a regular basis have better attendance, and have higher test scores in school. Biking helps children reach the recommended goal of 60 minutes of physical activity to help maintain a healthy weight.

Studies also have shown that when kids have safe routes and are able to walk or bike to school, they gain more independence and confidence and arrive at school eager and ready to learn.

Dr. Josefina Villamil Tinajero students participate in National Bike to School Day

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Video: Bicycle accidents lead in summer concussion causes

By Ernest Strawther III | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Bicycle accidents in kids are the number one cause of concussion numbers during the summer.

Kids will be getting out of school for the summer soon, and with more outdoor activities being planned it’s important to make sure your child is protected from suffering a concussion. Supervision is limited with more kids out on bikes or participating in activities such as contact sports, water sports, cycling, playgrounds and trampolines.

“I just think that it rises in the summer solely from the standpoint there’s so many more kids out on bikes and just because there is not enough awareness from parents trying to make sure they are safe out there” Endurance House Bike Manager Sean Brown said.

Bicycle accidents are the leading cause in summer concussions due to many kids not wearing a helmet to properly cover their head. Many kids fall and hit their head and due to many parents not knowing the signs of concussions, they can go unnoticed which has negative effects. “You know long term effects it can …

Cycling advocates pushing for more progress as part of 2023 Houston Bike Summit

Adam Zuvanich | www.houstonpublicmedia.org

The three-day summit next Monday through Wednesday will honor Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and include a film screening, a discussion about bike-related laws and a fundraising social event.

Houston has become a more bike-friendly city since Sylvester Turner was first elected as mayor in 2015. More than 400 miles of bicycle lanes have since been constructed in the city, which factors in the needs of cyclists, pedestrians and mass transit users with every transportation infrastructure project it undertakes.

In recognition of that progress, Turner is being honored next week during the annual Houston Bike Summit, which will include a film screening on Monday, a discussion about bike-related laws on Tuesday and a fundraising social event on Wednesday. BikeHouston, the cycling advocacy nonprofit that hosts the summit, also is inviting all the people vying to succeed Turner when his second and final term comes to a close at the end of this year.

BikeHouston executive director Joe Cutrufo …

Connecting The Loop: Trinity Forest Spine Trail unveiled as part of $85M urban transportation project in Dallas

By Cecilia Lenzen | communityimpact.com

Dallas is set to open a new trail, the Trinity Forest Spine Trail, starting this spring.

The new trail is part of a project called The Loop Dallas that will connect many of the city’s trails into a contiguous 50-mile urban trail. Overall, the $85 million project will link 39 miles of the city’s existing trails with 11 miles of four newly built trails, including the Trinity Forest Spine Trail.

The new trail is being constructed in two phases: the north phase, which is 4 miles long, and the south phase, which is 3.5 miles long. The north phase, which is partially opening in May, will connect the Santa Fe Trail at White Rock Lake to the Trinity Forest trail system, said Philip Hiatt Haigh, executive director of The Loop Dallas, the city’s nonprofit partner in creating the trail that was formed out of public-private partnership The Circuit Trail Conservancy.

The north phase is …

Austin bikers can enjoy free coffee, snacks and more on Bike to Work Day

By Brittany Anderson | communityimpact.com

May is National Bike Month, and local organizations are gearing up to celebrate Bike to Work Day on May 19.

From 7-9 a.m. May 19, over 40 fueling stations around the city will hand out coffee, tacos, waffles, snacks and more, along with complimentary bike tune-ups, to bicycle commuters. Click here to see a full map of fueling stations and what they will offer. The morning will conclude with a celebration at City Hall featuring bike-friendly vendors and special guest speakers.

Additionally, there are other ways residents can participate: …

Honey Tour Bike Ride returns to Burleson

By Jessica Pounds | www.cleburnetimesreview.com

The Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 22nd annual Honey Tour Bike Ride after a two-year hiatus.

For those new to the ride, the Honey Tour consists of five courses ranging from 7 miles to 67 miles.

“This is going to be a family-friendly event so bring the spouse, grandparents, and the kids to support you while you ride,” BACC Executive Director Gabrina Daniels said. “After the ride, head over to some more family activities provided by the City of Burleson and also the City of Alvarado.”

The cost to ride any course is $45 for individual riders or $140 for a family of four. A family or group of five will cost $175, which six is $210. Groups of seven cost $245.

After packet pick-up at 6:30 a.m., the tour begins with …

Haardvarks Kemah Tues make up Ride ????? "Lana" Factor 02 Pearland, Texas

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Bike Wichita Falls’ Ride of Silence sees great turnout

by: Markeshia Jackson | www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL)—If you were out driving Wednesday evening near Kemp and Midwestern Parkway, you probably noticed a large sea of cyclists riding together quietly. It was all for their Annual Ride of Silence, to honor those who’ve lost their lives or were injured while cycling on public roads.

Bike Wichita Falls helped organize the ride, and officials said it’s a great way to …

PHOTOS: Ghost Bike Project ‘Ride of Silence’ to honor cyclists killed in crashes

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‘Excitement On a Well Beaten Path’ Southern Tier East to West

By S. Crocker | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Kerrville TX – Vanderpool TX

Tuesday May 16, 2023 Woke up later than usual and just was not in a hurry this morning.

I guess it was a fortuitous situation, because I just happened to ride right past the only bike shop in town, and they open in 15 minutes… and I could see coffee a block away. I can see the writing on the wall. Have a coffee and wait for the shop to open. I’m confident in my recently applied tire patch, but a new tube is cheap insurance.

Chatted with the sales guy for a bit, then time to hit the road.

About halfway to Vanderpool I caught up to thunder clouds that stalled me for an hour. The last half of the day was rain. Thankfully the lightning activity dropped significantly, so just a wet slog to Lost Pines Recreation Area. Setup at dusk and drifted off to sleep.

Only roused once by the neighbors who showed up later, partied, and now dealing with the results of their decisions by wretching into the brush. -Ah, the memories. ?

Vanderpool TX – CMp Wood TX

Wednesday May 17, 2023 Woke up early, packed up and headed out before sunrise.

Did not know the terrain I was headed for, forgot to stock up water.

It was a good thing I started so early. These are the biggest hills yet! And twisty roads!

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