I rode south and east to Spanish Cove Drive but not on all of the usual streets on the Atascocita – Walden – Spanish Cove Drive route. Waiting until stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia finished pushed the start time to 11:22 AM. That was time enough for the temperature to get out of the 60’s to mid 70’s. My Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike carried me over the different streets. In Huffman the Amtrak Sunset Limited train and I arrived at the same time. I biked 36.74 miles, about average for the previous 10 bike rides this year. I am now ahead of the 25 miles per day average to reach my May goal of 749 miles with 360.7 miles (48% of the goal).
When I first heard the term “Ride of Silence” I didn’t know what it was about. However, I learned from Jill Christie with the Texas Department of Transportation what the ride is all about.
So here goes, after a nationally known amateur cyclist named Larry Schwartz had been killed when he was riding his bicycle and was hit by a school bus on a wide-open empty road. The first Ride of Silence occurred in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
LOOK: This Is Abilene’s Ride of Silence
Abilene’s cyclists gather to remember those who lost their lives while cycling. This international event is held on the third Wednesday in May during National Bicycle Month. …
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – 24 hours in the Canyon, a bike ride event held at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, is returning for its 18th year.
“We are the only simultaneous 24-hour road and mountain bike event in the United States. 100% of our funds that we raise are used to provide free services for cancer survivors from the moment of their diagnosis, during their treatment and after treatment,” said 24 hours in the Canyon Event Director Ryan Parnell. “That live in the 26 counties in Texas Panhandle.”
It’s time to swap the car keys for bike helmets and pedal through the streets during the Bike to Work Week. As reported by the League of American Bicyclists, stated in the City of Fort Worth, this event is part of a broader initiative to encourage healthier lifestyles and to reduce the environmental impact of our daily commutes. Bike to Work Week, which falls on May 13-19, is an opportunity for citizens to contribute to a greener planet one pedal at a time.
Beyond just a week of action, the “Drive Less, Bike More” campaign has been …
AUSTIN—Active transportation is an important link in the Texas transportation system connecting travelers across the state. TxDOT is developing the Statewide Active Transportation Plan to develop recommendations for improving conditions for bicycling, walking and rolling across the state.
Safe active transportation networks not only connect people to destinations, but can also improve individual health, enhance local economies and provide choices that can save people money and improve their quality of life.
The SATP focuses on community needs to identify priority areas and make connections with trails, paths, and transit to help provide safe and efficient ways to get around for people using all transportation choices. Specific strategies identified through the plan will inform TxDOT’s efforts to support travel options in the future.
In the fall of 2023, TxDOT held virtual meetings and traveled across the state to meet with and gather input from more than 4,800 people, stakeholders and other groups to shape the SATP. Through this outreach, people were encouraged to provide input on their top priorities when it comes to active transportation. Common themes included:
Increased safety. Almost 75% of those surveyed don’t feel safe using active transportation. They want to see lower speed limits and additional lighting on sidewalks and bike lanes. ...
Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com
Alkekian’s made the most of off week with some great State TT success, plus we’re back on Track this week with TNR and the 2nd event of our Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime ProShop! Also LCYCL Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements & photos. Also you can see my silly marketing strategies which please share and help us grow our track community.
Also women, we have launched a new email, women@alkekvelodrome.com which will be monitored by Annette! Plus for Juniors coaching@alkekvelodrome.com will provide a direct contact to coaches Carl and Daan!
Upcoming Events
6:45pm Tues 14th May – TNR Bunch Racing
8:30am Sat 18th May – Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime ProShop #2
6:45pm Tues 21st May – TNR Aussie Team & Mado
11am Sat 25th May – Intro to Track Class
6:45pm Tues 4th June – TNR Bunch Racing
11am Sun 9th June – Intro to Track Class
9am 10-12th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk1
6:45pm Tues 11th June – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night
9am 17-19th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk2
6:45pm Tues 18th June – TNR USAC Sanctioned
8:30am Sat June 22nd – Atomic Age Based TT Championships
By De’Anthony Taylor and Alicia Barrera | www.nbcdfw.com
Neighbors said the victim’s bike looked as if it had been dragged beneath the vehicle and was completely destroyed
Family and friends are grieving the tragic loss of a Fort Worth man who was killed while doing what he loved: riding his bicycle.
Daniel Frost, 49, was found dead in the area of East 1st Street and Beach Street on Saturday, May 11, after Fort Worth Police said they received reports of a hit-and-run crash just before 6 a.m.
An investigation was prompted by homicide and traffic investigators following Frost’s death. Officers said they …
.@CapMetroATX brings you the Red Line Trail Study's 2nd Virtual Open House! Learn about preliminary possibilities for a trail within CapMetro’s Rail Right-of-Way in Austin, Cedar Park, & Leander. Share your input to inform future trail planning by June 7: https://t.co/sBiGWp7Y6Ypic.twitter.com/CkvaXWdxSV
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) May 13, 2024
This week in #AustinMobilityNews ? Friday is #BiketoWorkDay! Find all the details, including fueling stations with free treats. ? ? How to get to the #OurFuture35 open house at ACC Highland on Saturday, May 18. Join us at by bike, bus, rail or car. https://t.co/LEkp980eBs
— ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) May 14, 2024
A Giro d’Italia rest day meant no delay in starting the bike ride. The route headed north to Roman Forest Blvd. making a u-turn under US59 through Tavola West, back to US59, riding Valley Ranch Parkway to FM1314. Briar Tree and Oakhurst were next, Northpark Drive and Kingwood Place and onto US59. I label this my New Caney – Roman Forest Blvd – Oakhurst route. Over the last 12 months I rode the route 8 times before today. The average distance is 34.5 miles but today I biked 35.14 miles. I took the longer loop through Brooklyn Trails and checked on a bike rodeo in the Randall Reed Stadium parking lot by Valley Ranch Parkway accounting for the extra distance. I rolled away on my Cervelo Caledonia bike at 9:42 AM, much earlier for a weekday ride. I finished at 12:25 PM in front of rain expected to arrive around 2 PM. The photos are from the West Tavola entrance.
No problem with the front tire on the Cervelo. The video details what happened yesterday with the tube.
Weather: Start 79 degrees, humidity 88%, dew point 75.2, 76% cloud cover, wind S 5 mph; @ 17.2 miles cloud cover 85%, wind S 6 mph gusts 8 mph; Finish 84 degrees, humidity 76%, dew point 76.1, 92% cloud cover, wind S 3 mph.
5-13-2024 Strava Ride Summary New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst
5-13-2024 SportTracks Rides History New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst
The San Antonio River Authority is revving up for the summer and encouraging locals to have some outdoor adventure by exploring bike trails across Bexar, Wilson, Goliad and Karnes Counties.
Escondido Creek Parkway in Kenedy was highlighted as one of the three bike trails in the SARA parks.
SARA highlighted Escondido Creek Parkway (ECP) describing it as “an attractive, linear nature-based park.” The paved trails consist of a 1.15-mile loop. In addition to this, there are other park amenities including a skate park, horned toad habitat, a playground, a pavilion, and a splash pad. …
Rapper, burger businessman and beloved Houston institution Bun B took the stage at the third annual Art Bike Parade and Festival at MacGregor Park and looked up at the sky.
“It’s not hot,” he said. “It’s not raining . . . yet. You know Houston: We can get three seasons in one day.”
But the rain held off Saturday, and the event pulled in a strong crowd of people and their customized bicycles on a pleasant mid-May day. …
This is the Turbo Velo Tuesday Night Crit in Richardson, Texas! This is the A-Race or Cat 1/2/3 Crit. I went on a two week vacation to St. Lucia and decided to jump right back into Crit Racing when I got home. Check out the video and see how I do with my beach bod and significant lack of training leading up to this.
Today we went to bush hill and checked out some of there trails.
If you would like to ride at bush hill
you park at the rim trail head along the Leon Creek Greenway ,than you head towards Eisenhower Park on the way there is switch backs and on the first switch backs there is a entrace to bush hill it will be blocked off with rope and a little entrace to the right and a …
Joseph’s first time underbiking Leon Creek Greenway dirt.
Also swapped handlebars to the vision bars from my track bike and now this bike is feeling more like a rocket ship…