Texas Bicycling News and More – June 12, 2023
Laws govern vehicles and bicycles on public roads
Lynn Walker | www.timesrecordnews.com
Bicycle safety has become a topic of increased public concern in Wichita Falls lately.
The deaths of four people in the past year, including two in June, prompted bicycle enthusiasts to appear before a recent City Council meeting to advocate for greater safety awareness. The topic also sparked a wave of discussion on social media. …
Plano downtown thoroughfare standards update not so thorough, some say
By Myah Taylor | www.dallasnews.com
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Since 1969, when his father bought Plano Barbers on 15th Street in Plano, James Russell has seen the city’s downtown area evolve.
Russell, who took over the business in 1992, said he even played a part in that evolution about 20 or 25 years ago. Downtown was suffering greatly, he said. Vacant buildings lined the streets. So Russell …
… He fears Plano’s Thoroughfare Standards update will erase that progress. City leaders say they want to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment downtown by adding on-street parking, wider sidewalks, street trees, bicycle facilities and reducing the travel lanes. …
Breezy cafe with bikes, wine, & coffee to open in Dallas Design District
By Teresa Gubbins | dallas.culturemap.com
A highly cosmopolitan new cafe is coming to the Dallas Design District that’ll bring food, bicycles, and epic coffee together in one place. Called The Meteor, it’s a concept with locations in Austin and Bentonville, and it’s opening in Dallas in late summer at 1930 Hi Line Dr.
The cafe will open as a temporary pop-up in The Urby, a 27-story apartment building across from the Virgin Dallas hotel, taking a space that was originally designated to be a restaurant called Charley.
Eventually, The Meteor will …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
CA Tuesday Brittmoore -Hempstead Loop Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday Night EH Ride Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Trek West U Bridges Tame Tuesday Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
MCC Sugar Land Tue/Thu AM Ride Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
MCC Tue/Thurs PM Ride Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
PW – Tuesday Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Trek Wed. Night Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Gravel Wednesday Nights Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Active Cycling Ride Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek West U | Beginners Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
MCC SUGAR LAND TUE/THU AM RIDE Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
NWCC Thursday Spring Creek Greenway Ride Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
MCC TUE/THURS PM RIDE Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
CCC Road Ride Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Trek SL Sienna 47 mi Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Zube Park Saturday Ride Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Saturday Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Cycling Addicks Good Saturday (a couple of months late), Good Hills Ride- ZUBE – WHITEHALL Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
CA Alternate 50 Mile ride – Delices de Maurice stop Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
R3 Ride 33! Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Active Cycling – Saturday Ride Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
RRR-Saturday Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
Bike Medicine – Blue Agave Racing Training Ride Series Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
CCC Gravel Chappell Hill 55 (with options) Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
I Cycle Sunday 35+ Miler w/Dan And Juan Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Sunday Miles 2.3 Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Morning SBux Crew (Mon) Dulles Monday, June 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Juneteenth Bike Rally, live music and more to do in Frisco for the week of June 11
Audrey Henvey | starlocalmedia.com
… Juneteenth Bike Rally
Soul Patrol of North Texas will host its 2023 Juneteenth Bike Rally on June 17 with a day of cycling, food, entertainment and small business shopping. The rally will feature four scenic routes throughout Frisco with police direction and hype stations along the way.
Non-cyclists can also enjoy the event with some classic R&B music and help cheer on the cyclists as they cross the finish line.
The first 200 cyclists to register will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. Sign-up is available at tinyurl.com/SPNTJ19fb.
Proceeds from the Juneteenth Bike Rally will provide academic and athletic scholarships to young rising leaders in the community.
The event price is $50, with options from 0 miles to 56 miles. Start time is 7:30 a.m.
18-year-old Garland woman on bike dies after struck by car in Royse City, police say
By Lana Ferguson | www.dallasnews.com
The woman was visiting family when she was killed. A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday morning in Royse City.
Officers responded to the crash about 12:10 a.m. and learned the bicyclist and vehicle were traveling the same direction on FM2642, near FM2652, according to police.
The bicyclist was taken to the hospital, where she died. Officials haven’t released her identity but said she was an 18-year-old woman from Garland who was staying with a family member in Royse City.
Police said the driver is a 24-year-old woman from Caddo Mills and she is cooperating with the investigation.
Austin to roll out first bike polo court in the city
by: Kelsey Thompson | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new kind of city-run recreation spot is rolling its way into Austin this summer.
Next month, the City of Austin will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the unveiling of its first bike polo court, located at Metz Neighborhood Park in east Austin. The project was spearheaded by the Austin Texas Bike Polo Social Club (ATXBPSC), a group that has been playing the sport locally for more than a decade. …
Celebrate Independence Day, go for a group bike ride: 10 things to do in Katy
By Asia Armour | communityimpact.com
June 25: Take a gravel bike ride
Cool Cat Cycles is hosting a gravel bike ride for anyone who is new to the area, just got a gravel bike or wants to learn to ride gravel. Seasoned riders who are looking for more recreational or endurance miles can also attend. The bike ride is 20 miles at a speed of 12-14 mph. Riders are recommended to bring a bike with wide and cushy tires, such as a hardtail mountain bike or hybrid.
4:15-7:15 p.m.
Free
2010 Westheimer Parkway, Katy
281-944-9164. www.coolcatcycles.com
Video: Juneteenth Emancipation Trail Bike Ride: Houston retraces route freed slaves traveled from Galveston
By FOX 26 Digital | www.fox26houston.com
HOUSTON – Houston and Harris County residents and lawmakers gathered Sunday morning to remember the historic trails freed slaves crossed after learning slavery ended on June 19, 1865.
While the national holiday we know now as Juneteenth, is days away, Harris Co. Commissioner Rodney Ellis hosted the fourth annual Emancipation Trail Bike Ride, which covers the route freedmen and women traveled from Galveston to Houston.
"I will be proud to ride alongside other elected officials, activists, and community members as I reflect on how far we’ve come as a county," Commissioner Ellis said ahead of the race. "We will cover 60 miles across two counties on one of only two historic trails in the nation that celebrates Black history. We will retrace the path taken by formerly enslaved people as they walked to freedom." …
Alligator Creek Hike & Bike Trail project in Conroe pushed to FY 2024-25
By Cassandra Jenkins | communityimpact.com
The Alligator Creek Hike & Bike Trail project in Conroe will be pushed to fiscal year 2024-25, pending grant funding.
City Council members discussed the project during a June 6 special meeting regarding the capital improvement program, or CIP, budget. The shared-use pedestrian and bike path was ultimately postponed to save money in this year’s upcoming budget.
Community Impact previously reported the project would include an 8- to 10-foot-wide shared-use path as well as a 14-foot-wide pedestrian and bike bridge.
Conroe Engineer Chris Bogert said …
Upcoming Events
Greater Dallas Bicyclist | gdbclub.clubexpress.com
Jun 13 6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Bike Ride A 30 mile ride through Las Colinas Jun 15 6:00 Mesquite Casual Ride A casual, moderately paced ride through Sunnyvale and Mesquite Jun 15 6:30 PM Downtown Gelato Ride Jun 17 Tour d’Italia Jun 17 9 AM Easygoing Ride Social, slow-paced, no one left behind ride Jun 18 9:00 AM Sunday Roll An "Explore Dallas" ride, starts at NW corner of Preston & Royal.
Trek Bicycle Houston June Rides of The Month
City ride of the month TH Trail – Long
Mountain ride of the month Brazos River Trails
Road ride of the month Spring Creek Greenway
Gravel ride of the month Spring Creek Greenway – Long
Velodrome Update!
Stuart Gardner, Program Director | shoutout.wix.com
Unfortunately rain got in the way of TNR last week and with this being an off week the next racing will be Tues 20th when we have Sprint & Keirin night with special NJS prizes! The YCL started back today with a good turnout, registration is open for next week until 5pm Friday! Check the Calendar for more!
Upcoming Events
9am June 19th-21st – Lawson Craddock YCL Week 2 5:45pm Tues June 20th – TNR Sprint Night with NJS Prizes! 8am Sat June 24th – Atomic TT Series #2.5 11am Sun June 25th – Intro to Track Cycling Class 5:45pm Tues June 27th – TNR Aussie Team Racing July 5th-9th Elite, Para & Jr. Nats (Carson, CA) 5:45pm Tues July 11th – TNR Bunch Races …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Great news! After more than a year of being blocked by construction fencing, the trail connecting Hinkle to North Lakes Park is open again! pic.twitter.com/LPEYb5yEst
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) June 13, 2023
The project was spearheaded by the Austin Texas Bike Polo Social Club (ATXBPSC), a group that has been playing the sport locally for more than a decade.https://t.co/xqDZE9WM6m
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) June 12, 2023
The owners of this Government Hill Brewery have created a community gathering place that fuses their love of craft brewing and biking.https://t.co/rlScNfQ0BJ
— San Antonio Magazine (@SanAntonioMag) June 12, 2023
Thank you for having us, Commissioner Ellis! pic.twitter.com/wwYIF0J7IG
— Miss Vásquez (@Learningin2nd) June 12, 2023
"Like emancipation, inclusive transportation is a slow-moving wave," @RodneyEllis said. "And though we are free from slavery, we are not free from… policies that continue to decentralize, dehumanize and demoralize our communities." https://t.co/augM9GLx2w
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 12, 2023
New double-duty infrastructure going in all along @HoustonTX bayous. for flood control AND transportation. Creating a more livable and connected city. pic.twitter.com/E4et70JrF5
— Dave Seeburger (@daveseeburger) June 12, 2023
New @HoustonBCycle Station at EaDo Pastries & Provisions on the Columbia Tap Trail (Polk & Velasco)! Let's pray that Houston BikeShare has the funds to activate it! pic.twitter.com/g97HZe0STS
— Ed Pettitt, MPH (@edpettittmph) June 12, 2023
Hey @BikeHouston , the Cavalcade bike lane could use some work during your bike lane cleaning events.
— Nicholas Valdez (@Mexicrackerish) June 11, 2023
Also, Lemme know when the events will be. I’m down to help. pic.twitter.com/eX5UG8MGbj
First time 228 rider alert ?
— Simon ? (@simontrose) June 12, 2023
Also, first time with bike.
Kudos to the operator for letting me put my bike in the back. pic.twitter.com/YmUKMsqQDl
Sneak preview of an updated dashboard:
— Jack T. (@UncommonHistory) June 11, 2023
Below shows all bicycle crashes in @COSAGOV from 2022. The red lines are bicycle facilities within the city. Notice how many blue dots (crashes) are on those red lines…unacceptable#SATX @peopleforbikes @Pedal_SATX @BikeSATX @ActivateSATX pic.twitter.com/2e0smv8c4L