Texas Bicycling News Friday – April 26, 2024
Houston city officials halt major part of Shepherd and Durham redesign, risking millions in funding
By Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
Houston city officials have put the brakes on the middle piece of a planned redesign of Shepherd and Durham along the edge of the Heights, a decision that community officials and others say puts millions of dollars destined for the city at risk.
Rumored for weeks, and predicted by critics of Mayor John Whitmire’s transportation policies, the city’s decision to not support any plan that removes lanes along the parallel, four-lane-wide corridors is likely to leave a gap in bicycle lanes along the streets between Interstate 10 and 15th Street.
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Everyone should visit here! Dinosaur valley State Park
PI E-MTB | www.youtube.com
I took the drive out here to ride some trails and ended up, stepping in dinosaur footprints, running into a snake, and exploring the park. And of course I rode the trails.! and I just have to say Dino tracks next to mountain bike trails… proof that dinosaurs rode bikes???? now that I think about it dinosaurs on bikes is terrifying. The trails will need constant maintenance from all those ruts
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 26, 2024
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— It's Time Texas (@ItsTimeTX) April 26, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2024
Thousands of cyclists to take part in 40th annual MS 150
by: Seth Kovar | cw39.com
HOUSTON (KIAH) For some, the symptoms of multiple sclerosis can be mild, but for others, they’re downright debilitating.
With that in mind, more than 5,400 cyclists will hit the road this weekend to raise awareness about MS and to raise money for research that hopefully one day leads to a cure. …
A Bike Rodeo Is Coming To Lubbock
Chad Hasty | kfyo.com
What do you know about bike safety? If the answer is “not much” or “nothing at all” you might just want to participate in this great event that will be hosted by the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department. In fact, even if you know a great deal about bike safety, it will still be a fun event for the family.
According to a Facebook post by the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department, the Bike Rodeo will take …
How Texas MS 150 brings in funds to fight the disease better than ever
Haley Hernandez | www.click2houston.com
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a devastating diagnosis that affects about a million people in the United States. The good news is there’s been more progress in MS than in any other neurological disease.
In part because of an event happening this weekend; the Texas MS 150 bike race is the biggest fundraiser in the nation for the debilitating disease.
“The Texas MS 150 is the largest of all. By a lot, I mean, everybody’s chasing this ride and trying to make it as amazing as this ride. In terms of the number of people and the incredible outpouring of the community that comes out and really supports riders along the route. It’s an amazing opportunity for people to engage with the Society and there’s lots of different routes. People can …