Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 27th
Houston will add 150 miles of bike trails, $200M bill
www.khou.com
HOUSTON – The city of Houston announced on Wednesday it is adding 150 miles of bike trails.
Houston already has 300 miles of bike and hike trails. Many of the new trails will run along the bayous and some will be dedicated to bikes only while some trails will share the road with traffic. The new trails will cost $200 million. Half of the bill will be paid for by private donations.
Team Time Trial: Practice Makes Perfect
By Kim         bicyclesoutbackracing.net
With the mid-season break almost upon us, the last race before the hiatus is the Texas State Time Trial in Lytle, TX. Not one of our ladies has ever participated in this event; we decided it would be wise to get together to practice for the team time trial. This is where four members complete a relatively flat 40K course and rotate efficiently for about 30 minutes and then swing a u-turn and make like a barn sour horse and haul butt home. You can drop one person from…
Tech to Make Your Bike Safer
by Cali Lewis         geekbeat.tv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GonNVQo7n2M
Deal paves way for 160-mile bayou trail effort
blog.chron.com
Houston City Council on Wednesday approved an agreement with the Houston Parks Board to tackle the ambitious trails plan voters approved in a $166 million bond issue last November.
The Bayou Greenways 2020 project fulfills a century-old vision first laid out by urban planner Arthur Comey in 1912, with a $205 million, 160-mile connected networks of citywide trails. As the name implies, the…
Biking lanes for Toll Road 49 in jeopardy
By Laura Sadler         www.kltv.com
KLTV.com-Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville, Texas | ETX News
Tyler, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation announced this morning that they will not allow bicyclists to ride on TxDOT toll roads.
This has the Tyler Biking Club and other East Texas bicyclists worried about their future plans to ride on Toll Road 49.
“It’s very hard for me to see my way clear to vote, to really allow bicycles on a 80-plus mile an hour toll road. It’s just very, very difficult to me to see that as…
Mineral Wells Summer Time Trial • Jun 15 2013
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City of Sugar Land releases final draft of Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
By: Rex Knepp      www.examiner.com
The City of Sugar Land, Texas, released the final draft of its Master Plan for bicycles and pedestrians to the public on June 26. The plan is now available for public inspection on the city’s website. A Pedestrian and Bicycle Task Force has been at work on the plan since February, 2012. This is an update to the Plan as suggested by the city’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan, adopted in 2011. Public input to the updated plan was gathered through an online survey and…
Charity bike ride a challenge overcome by teamwork
by Jared Janes | The Monitor
If South Texas’ withering heat doesn’t wear them down, the hills just might.
On a 250-mile bike ride from here to San Antonio that commences Friday, there are numerous enemies, including fatigue, self-doubt or an unseen rock that could leave several people planted on the pavement. But in contrast to the often competitive world of cycling, it’s nice to have a fellow rider there to pick you up.
“We’re in a big group, and we have to go all the way to San Antonio,†said Kara Urbina, a marathoner-turned-cyclist who will join the…
Anderssen, Nowles win B&G Club bike rodeo
By Carolyn B. Edwards BCC Staff Writer
Thursday, June 20, a Bicycle Rodeo was held at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bandera County – Bandera Unit. The B&G Club partnered with Bandera County 4-H and the AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers.
Approximately 25 youngsters received basic bicycle safety instruction, rode an obstacle course and competing for the…
The RLAG swapmeet is here!
Austin Ridge Riders
If you have any cycling gear, bike parts or accessories in need of a new home, or you’re just looking for a few things to add to your collection, then the RLAG swapmeet is for you. Gather your gear and get ready for some swappin’ following the July 1 ride!
Burn Your Buns Bike Ride A Scorcher on the Fourth of July
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Burn Your Buns Bike Ride benefits Bridgewood FarmsThe Burn Your Buns Bike Ride benefits Bridgewood Farms. Bridgewood Farms is a residential community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Residents support the farm by raising poinsettias and with a ceramics business.
The Burn Your Buns Bike Ride begins at 7:30 a.m. on July 4. Bridgewood Farms with co presenters, The Woodlands Cycling Club and the Lake Conroe Rotary Club offers…
Tweets
Sounds like the Texas Transportation Commission doesn't consider the bicycle as a form of transportation.
— Bobby Dixon (@klctve) June 27, 2013
@qrush That’s why I live 40 miles north of Houston in The Woodlands (http://t.co/HJX7pAqi70). Biking and walking is more our lifestyle.
— Kevin Hoctor (@kevinhoctor) June 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/davidthomasnewm/status/350287475190661120
Have you heard of SB250? South Texas #SpinaBifida is all about teamwork! http://t.co/3yhAdtzWLF @SpinaBifdaTX @TexasBrainSpine #cycling
— Facesof Spina Bifida (@FacesofSB) June 27, 2013
50.13miles, awkward tan lines, foam rolling/stretching, shower, eat, whew. Oh, cycling in Texas heat. You feel it for the rest of the day.
— Dr.Sonya Garrison,PT (@SonLucyGarrison) June 27, 2013
Scott Henry wins the overall Brad Houston Law 35+ @pdlhard mini-series at the @PureAustin Driveway.… http://t.co/o0Mi2FH0fK
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 28, 2013
Mr. @bgspeed wins overall @pdlhard mini-series at @PureAustin Driveway. castellicycling leader jersey http://t.co/S9CrahiEl6
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 28, 2013
Team practice! Kat Hunter back at! @grayskinner trying to coach us! https://t.co/wmehWxnHLy
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) June 27, 2013
Travis Brady won the @CorePower in this week's @BikeReg raffle for WK 16 of the @PureAustin Driveway… http://t.co/M66ulqCQx6
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 27, 2013
Texas summer demands the slip-n-slide https://t.co/mvy6fR2LKC
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) June 27, 2013
Le Triple Crown is 3 rides each w/ a chip-timed race segment–for those interested–from RRP Timing! Register today! http://t.co/kJFWyOYiUx
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 27, 2013
Youth League Session 3 has wrapped up with preview races for Friday Night YCL Finals. Pictures will be posted… http://t.co/sUoo9gdgX7
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 27, 2013
Summer Flash Ride – Sat 9am in Richardson. It's gonna feel like 108 Sat. Train inside with us, instead! pic.twitter.com/eCM6fskjHI
— Whareagle (@Whareagle) June 27, 2013
More information about today's TTC vote (written before the decision): http://t.co/xXWhDBKHHo Sorry for the delay; electronics issues!
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) June 27, 2013
Weekend rides: Sat: Bagel Ride, *** 7:15 AM ***, Einstein Bros Bagels (Parmer Ln & I-35) // Sun.: Mellow Johnny's ride, 8:15AM start
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) June 27, 2013
Commission votes to pass the bike ban.
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) June 27, 2013
Our own @HillAbell is testifying @ the TX Trans. Comm. meeting this AM in opposition to the proposed #bike ban for some TX toll roads.
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 27, 2013
Hey Folks – this month's Dallas Critical Mass is tomorrow night. Bring your lights:… http://t.co/nObWb7H2oN
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) June 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/JuliaBikes/status/350234538506588161
Houston will add 150 miles of bike trails, $200M bill: The city of Houston announced on Wedn… http://t.co/GxlNXS3ByA #Houston #HouNews
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) June 27, 2013