Texas Bicycling Adventures – June 20, 2023
Another neighborhood road projects/bike lanes update
by Charles Kuffner | www.offthekuff.com
Once again, from the Woodland Heights Civic Association.
We would like to provide you with important updates regarding the road projects in our area.
Firstly, we are pleased to inform you that the construction of the 11th Street project is almost complete. However, the City is still working on fine-tuning the timing of the traffic signals. So far, the timing adjustments have only been made at Studewood, and they are still in the process of re-adjusting it. Furthermore, the City will soon commence traffic measurements on neighborhood streets to monitor any increase in cut-through traffic. You can stay updated on the latest developments and provide your valuable feedback by visiting the following link here.
Secondly, the City is preparing to gather public feedback on Phase 2 of the N. Main project. You can find detailed information and submit your feedback by visiting the provided link here. As you may recall, the City previously ...
SATN areas to avoid?
by u/Empty-Poem-8670 in BikingATX
Connection to S. Walnut Creek trail?
by u/npfundmaker in BikingATX
Meet the athletes representing Texas in the 2023 Special Olympics World Games
by: Abigail Jones | www.kxan.com
TEXAS (KXAN) — The Special Olympics World Games 2023 officially started Sunday, and Texas has a handful of athletes in the competition.
There are six Texans at the games in Berlin representing the Lone Star State. Two are head coaches, one is a Unified partner and the other three are athletes competing in the games. …
… Allison Dohrman, College Station
Allison Dohrman, of College Station, has participated in the Special Olympics for 13 years in athletics, bocce, bowling and cycling. This year, she’s competing in cycling. …
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation raising money for Palo Duro Canyon equipment
By Kristin Rodin | www.newschannel10.com
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is raising money to help achieve Palo Duro Canyon State Park’s centennial wish for specialized equipment.
Palo Duro Canyon is looking to add bike repair stations and specialized gear for search and rescue operations.
Since mountain biking is a popular activity at the park, bikers would benefit from bike repair stations that include common repair tools, a pump for tires and a rack to hold a bike for easy repairs, according to a press release.
Specialized equipment would also help search and rescue operations for mountain biking and other accidents. Searches can occur in areas that require high-angle rescue gear, and park staff say additional specialized gear will greatly improve their search and rescue capabilities and potentially save lives.
The park has a fundraising goal of $9,000, and any …
Video: Part of Hike and Bike Trail temporarily closing
by: Angie Lankford | www.texomashomepage.com
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A small portion of the Hike and Bike Trail in Wichita Falls will be closed between Humphreys Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for a month.
As part of the City’s 2022 Drainage Maintenance Repairs Project, this portion of the trail will be closed for drainage improvements from Tuesday, June 20, to Friday, July 21.
A new concrete drainage flume will be constructed next to the trail.
A portion of the trail will also be removed and replaced to facilitate the replacement of a drainage culvert.
Happy Birthday Cejas Houston, Texas
Monica Sosa | strava.com
Slowtwitchniche KOM (aka Kemah’s Only Mountain) Ride – about half a dozen hill repeats and the long way home. Pasadena, Texas
Rick Hernandez | strava.com
Picnic loops Houston, Texas
Alyssa Pérez | strava.com
LCG Spin with Jennifer and Brian San Antonio, Texas
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com
Tuesday 2A days A Major Taylor/ Team left hand production San Antonio, Texas
Action Jackson | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Show your LGBT+ Pride and join #DallasParks Ride for Pride, Saturday, June 24th at 9am beginning at Reverchon Park! After the bike ride, stick around for #FREE food, give-a-ways, music and more! Register for the bike ride here: https://t.co/JGLS4LBJOf pic.twitter.com/YXBkA7P4Je
— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec) June 21, 2023
Beautiful @HoustonBCycle ? ? parked outside @Bl4cksmith.
— Simon ? (@simontrose) June 20, 2023
Nice touch on the fenders. pic.twitter.com/WxcIxuRycj
Bike lanes are required safety gear too, @FFResidential. pic.twitter.com/cR2TmegExn
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 20, 2023
Caught our rentals manager Alejandro out celebrating #newbikeday! That next gen @TrekBikes Emonda ALR is ?? (Also, why is there no Bomb Pop emoji?) #rideyourbike #emonda #trekbikes pic.twitter.com/g1dNxND6pc
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) June 20, 2023
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/kMyY3aHURO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 20, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. Out for the Summer Ride https://t.co/o0BCPjlbhT #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 20, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. Out for the Summer Ride https://t.co/eY6qFj5bZO #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 20, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/zdbMDBcSAF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 21, 2023