Texas Bicycling News – June 16, 2023
City of Dallas Acquires Nearly 300-Acre Big Cedar Wilderness for Park System
by Lance Murray | dallasinnovates.com
Wednesday’s vote by the Dallas City Council will preserve the property in perpetuity and ensure that future generations of Dallas residents can enjoy the benefits of nature the city has to offer.
The city of Dallas is acquiring a nearly 300-acre property in Southwestern Dallas known as Big Cedar Wilderness, following a vote Wednesday by the Dallas City Council.
The council’s vote will preserve the property in perpetuity, ensuring that future generations of Dallas residents can enjoy the benefits of nature the city has to offer.
“Today, we took another major step toward achieving our goal of becoming the city with the best park system in Texas,” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said in a statement. “Big Cedar Wilderness is a critical amenity, and our commitment to preserving and enhancing it will ensure more Dallas residents have the opportunity to enjoy this exceptional green haven.” Hiking and biking amid more than 50,000 trees
Big Cedar Wilderness is a 282-acre property in southwestern Dallas that will be preserved as city …
HPD investigating fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclist in north Houston
abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a bicyclist on Thursday evening on the city’s northside.
The crash happened at 7099 Airline Drive at about 7:43 p.m.
According to HPD, a vehicle reportedly struck a pedestrian on a bike and fled the scene shortly after.
A description of the vehicle was not immediately made known.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
When biking Cibolo Creek trail, worry and strife fall away
Brandon Lingle | www.expressnews.com
UNIVERSAL CITY — The world’s stress and strife fade when my bike tires hit Cibolo Creek trail dirt.
Worries don’t follow me down the hill and into the ravine that weaves from Veterans Park near FM 78 to Universal City Park about a mile away. It’s a quick ride from my house to this narrow strip of wilderness. I consider it my home turf.
A tinge of localism made me hesitate to reveal my go-to spot, but writing about it might be a way to help preserve and perhaps enlarge it.
Since the COVID pandemic, I’ve spent hundreds of hours riding the …
Video: Seguin set to unveil new $5M walk and bike trail extension
RJ Marquez | www.ksat.com
Walnut Springs Hike and Bike Trail connecting several parts of Seguin SEGUIN, Texas – The newest addition to the City of Seguin officially opens next week, but KSAT got a sneak peek Friday of the Walnut Springs Hike and Bike trail extension before it officially opens to the public on Tuesday.
“This is a game changer, sort of a multi-generational project in so many ways. This area is the crown jewel of Seguin,” Seguin City Manager Steve Parker said.
The trail extension creates a continuous hike and bike path from New Braunfels Street (FM 78) south to Max Starcke Park East, totaling four miles in length one-way, including the 0.8-mile Pecan Bottom Loop. City officials believe the trail will be a pathway for more growth. …
‘Gone too far’ | Lawyer recounts running into mob of bike riders before having windows smashed
ByJessica Willey | abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A troubling video shows a driver getting attacked on Thursday evening by a group of people on bikes.
It happened at about 8 p.m. near the intersection of S. MacGregor and Scott. Herschel Cashin told ABC13 he was trying to get home when he found himself in the middle of dozens of bike riders. …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Did you hear about the Midnight Rambler?
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 17, 2023
Everybody got to go
30, 45 and 65 mile options. Saturday night, 6/24. Free for Club Spinistry members. More soon… pic.twitter.com/fSpaegLuCn
— Simon ? (@simontrose) June 16, 2023
I rode around Houston with my teacher friends! ? We stopped at Retrospect for coffee and then at Rodeo Goat for fries! You see, this is why it’s good to have extra bikes!!
— Miss Vásquez (@Learningin2nd) June 16, 2023
If I ever quit teaching, I’d love to lead bike tours in Houston. pic.twitter.com/hkmXP2Zn9S
Nobody bikes when it's hot, they say, but Houston drivers killed two bicyclists this week. pic.twitter.com/2veGHNlrBw
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 16, 2023
Fun Fact Friday!
— Denton Parks & Rec (@dentonparks) June 16, 2023
Denton Parks and Recreation has a Mountain Bike Trail that you can visit. We also offer a variety of programs on the Bike Trail.
The Trail is located at 5792 Hartlee Field Rd., Denton, TX 76208, on the north side of Clear Creek at the Davis Gate.
3/16 is the tentative date. 1000 miles, Red River to Rio Grande River, mostly unpaved. More details soon. Free for Club Spinistry members.
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 16, 2023
Come Join Us! pic.twitter.com/x7PwV5gwRa
News: A 25-year-old cyclist died last night in Northline. He had just exited a business when he was struck by the driver of a Mercedes, per @houstonpolice. 25-year-old driver released without charges "at this time" pic.twitter.com/zR8VcvokEX
— Jay R. Jordan (@jayrjordan) June 16, 2023
Owners of an affected bicycle should immediately stop using it. Here’s how to tell if your bike has been affected, and what to do next. https://t.co/MrBVEIKE2b
— Bicycling Magazine (@BicyclingMag) June 16, 2023
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/YEZEVM7hQb
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 17, 2023