Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 18th
This evening I participated in a conference call with BikeTexas. The call was to discuss the ongoing survey, BikeTexas missions, strategy and tactics. It was informative and encouraging to listen to what the other participants had to say. The survey responses give an insight to what over 1300 people in Texas think about bicycling here and how BikeTexas can affect bicycling education, infrastructure, and safety. As they learn from the survey and calls I think some changes will take place.
Viva McAllen Streets, ‘Making McAllen healthy, fit, and safe’
Saturday August 03, 2013 – 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Join the McAllen Police Department in a family-friendly community event to benefit the Viva McAllen Streets fundraiser. The McAllen Crime Stoppers will host this event on Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center.
The fundraising project will include the following family-friendly activities:
Pedal Against Crime (cycling ride for 25, 40, or 60 miles)…
Aggie raises $5,000 with bike ride
By Mackenzie Mullis      www.thebatt.com
From June 9 to July 6, Laine Melikian, a junior recreation, parks and tourism sciences major, rode his bike from Virginia Beach, Virginia, all the way back to his hometown of Georgetown, Texas, to raise money and awareness for cancer.
In January of 2010, Melikian lost his mother, Wendie Melikian, to brain cancer. In March of 2012, he decided to start a nonprofit organization called Wendie’s Wish, of which he now serves as president, to help families struggling with the financial and…
Mike Heiligenstein
by Annie Drabicky      impactnews.com
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority was created in 2002 to improve transportation throughout the area. The Mobility Authority is scheduled to tackle nearly $2 billion in roadway projects during the next five years, including overseeing construction of the $426 million, 6.2-mile Manor Expressway project east of Austin and development of express lanes on MoPac. Other projects include Toll 183A, Oak Hill Parkway, Bergstrom Expressway and shared-use paths for bicycles and pedestrians. …
…Heiligenstein said in an email. “Bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be part of every project we do moving forward.â€
Tour de France piques local interest
By Sarah Moore      www.beaumontenterprise.com
…Charlie Dixon, a Beaumont business owner and bicycle racer, possibly has a more intense interest than some. Dixon has twice followed the race by bicycle in France “back in the Armstrong days,” he said in a telephone interview Wednesday.
“I think Lance of course did make bike racing a little more mainstream here in the United States,” he said, adding that he feels people who…
Fort Worth undergoing assessment to join major public health project
by JANET ST. JAMESÂ Â Â Â Â Â WFAA
FORT WORTH — A cattle drive is more likely sight in the Fort Worth Stockyards than a herd of cyclists. But, a group of bikers Thursday morning aimed to change that.
“We know if you could just make the active option the easy option in a city, you can raise the activity level by 30 percent,” said Dan Buettner, founder of the Blue Zones Project. “You don’t need fancy gym memberships, you don’t need fancy machines, you just need to be able to walk places, be able to bike places.”
Dan Buettner has traveled the world to find the…
Rockwall Rotary adds BMX show to Hot Rocks lineup
blueribbonnews.com
(Rockwall) July 18, 2013 – An extreme BMX stunt show has just been added to the lineup of activities at this year’s Hot Rocks, giving families one more reason to come out to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium on Saturday, August 10 for a day of racing action and fun for all ages.
Big Time Actionsports will put on Quarter Pipe/Box Jump performances and sign autographs during the Hot Rocks event.
Bounce houses, children’s games and thrilling performances by professional…
El Paso Bicycle Club Ride
Sunday, August 4Â Â Â 7:00AM
Grand Central Climbing
Description: Â Â Â Meet at Madeleine Park in Kern Place. Climb Scenic then take Alabama and Magnetic to the top of Hondo Pass and then back Intermediate level B/IG ride. 25 miles. …
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Mr. Prime Hunter @stefanrothe at the @PureAustin Driveway by @HOLLANDRACERS! #austinbikesgamblersprime… http://t.co/V31xqPYMZA
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) July 19, 2013
Sammi Runnels in her castellicycling leader's jersey for the @PureAustin Driveway Week 19! http://t.co/JLkNm0Npp2
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) July 19, 2013
Intrepid riders of @Ride4theFuture at Hartmann Park in Houston's Manchester. Valero refinery behind them. pic.twitter.com/FEu23MO9Fm
— Wen Stephenson (@wenstephenson) July 18, 2013
STOLEN BIKE ALERT:
Eliot's Specialized Roubaix carbon frame was stolen Wednesday, 7/17/13, from East Dallas,… http://t.co/gckyqnpQgh— SwitchingGearsCycley (@SGCyclery) July 18, 2013
This is crazy, the first DORBA fall series race is in one month! Can't wait to get out from behind the scoring and on the bike racing! At…
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) July 18, 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) July 18, 2013
Leander City Council cuts off foot and bike access on West Old FM 2243, incl. to/from Leander MetroRail Station http://t.co/TgpglUhHmA
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) July 18, 2013
The McAllen Crime Stoppers and the McAllen Police Department are hosting Viva McAllen Streets on August 3rd!… http://t.co/s6dYCGUaCt
— Explore McAllen (@exploremcallen) July 18, 2013
MTB and CX Club member Mason is home from Europe where he represented the US and is now off to… http://t.co/wY6JCG4C5X
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 18, 2013
Share the Road Texas is excited to annouce we'll be holding our kick-off event on the campus of Texas A&M… http://t.co/HJ8CDxbqnp
— Share The Road Texas (@ShareTheRoadTX) July 18, 2013
2013 Adult Cycling League, session 2. Great class, including a bunch of new women racers!!!!! http://t.co/JGfh0Z9GAg
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 18, 2013
My friend had her navy vintage #Raleigh #Bike stolen from Courtlandt Place in #Houston. Single Speed for 5'5" person. pic.twitter.com/OXIByaKfep
— Renee (Your Houston Friend) (@WraithofKhan) July 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/upcomingpatch/status/357758212524617728
Alkek Velodrome Youth League participants. This is a reminder that we have racing for you on Friday Night racing… http://t.co/NQbcNPWlba
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 18, 2013