Texas Bicycling News Digest October 22rd
BRAIN Dealer Tour plies Austin’s prime paths
by Toby Hill      www.bicycleretailer.com
AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — Rolling on pink-accented tires provided by sponsor Hutchinson and attired in Sockguy socks bearing slogans like “Save the Ta Tas†and “Cancer Sucks†in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BRAIN’s Austin Dealer Tour kicked off Tuesday sampling some of the Texas capital’s growing network of premier cycling infrastructure en route to four shops, including multisport specialist Jack & Adam’s Bicycles and multi-store powerhouse Bicycle Sport Shop.
Robin Stallings, executive director of advocacy group Bike Texas, led a crew of about 20 riders on a mix of paved, dirt and gravel paths and…
Spinlister Speeds to Austin to Increase Bike Availability for Residents and Tourists, Unlocking Support and a New Revenue Stream for Austin’s Cycling Community
www.prweb.com
Spinlister, the global bike share service, is putting roots in Austin, Texas, and investing in growing local peer-to-peer bike rentals. More than 150 bikes are already listed in Austin, and the company aims to have more than 1,500 bikes actively listed by March of 2015, just in time for the influx of SXSW show attendees from all over the world. Spinlister will be participating in local events and actively encouraging Austin residents and businesses to list their bikes and stand-up paddleboards (SUP) for rent as a great way to make extra money and meet other cyclists.
As Austin’s population and popularity as a travel destination continues to grow, the demand for transportation and accommodations has increased as well. There are 1.9 million residents in Austin’s metropolitan area and with more…
Biking across U.S. at 70
by Crystal Nguyen, Staff Writer      www.coastreportonline.com
Still fit and instilled with a strong sense of wanderlust at the age of 70, Mick Donoff is the epitome of someone who knows how to live life to the fullest while positively impacting everyone he encounters along the way.
“I’ve lived long enough to see many people including friends and family diagnosed with cancer,†Donoff said. “I realized that I’ve been very blessed to live the number of years I have.â€
So for his 70th birthday he rode his bike 3,059 miles from Laguna Beach to St. Augustine, Fla. under the team name Ride America 4 Cancer and for the research organization Stand Up 2 Cancer. He…
Officials hope downtown bike lane opens by end of year
By Dug Begley      www.houstonchronicle.com
Conversion of a traffic lane on Lamar into Houston’s main bike route through downtown has been delayed as officials finalize plans and wait for in-demand humps known as “armadillos” to arrive.
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Biking to City Hall with the City Council
www.dallasvoice.com
Five members of the Dallas City Council led a bike ride from Main Street Garden to Dallas City Hall this morning to highlight the city’s commitment to continuing construction of bike paths and bike lanes throughout the city.
Plans call for more than 1,000 miles of lanes and paths for bikes, with about 35 miles of that is currently under construction. Money has already been approved to extend the Trinity Strand Trail into Oak Lawn from Infomart to the Medical District.
More than 50 people rode with…
Getting to #ATXBikeFest
BikeTexas.org
Roll up to the Austin BikeFest hassle-free on October 25! Don’t want to drive? No problem!
Bike: We can’t have a BikeFest without bikes! We’ll have bike parking available after the ride if you need a place to park while you enjoy the food trucks and festivities. Don’t forget your lock! Bike valet will also be provided. Remember– the Southern Walnut Creek Trail will be open and available for riding all the way to Govalle Park.
B-cycle: There will be a pop-up B-cycle station at…
We Wave initiative promotes safety for bicyclists, motorists
By Pam LeBlanc         fitness.blog.austin360.com
Maybe a friendly wave can help.
Police Chief Art Acevedo will unveil a new initiative today that aims to improve safety of cyclists and motorists on Austin streets.
The idea? A friendly wave makes bicyclists and motorists more aware of each other, and fosters cooperation and camaraderie between the two groups.
That’s a big challenge. I get regular emails from motorists frustrated by cyclists’ behavior, and vice versa.
The truth is, there are good bicyclists and not-so-good bicyclists, just as there are good motorists and not-so-good motorists. We all need to look out for one another as we…
Webberville Cyclocross Race, Saturday, October 18, 2014
Violet Crown
Here are photos from Saturday’s Webberville Cyclocross Race. You can find the results on the txbra.org site here. Photos provided by Rusty Brooks. You can see more of his cycling photos here, or learn more about Rusty on his Facebook page here. Use of the photos in this photo galIery are restricted to this site.
Trail Maintenance
San Angelo Bicycle Association
11/08/2014
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: SA State Park South
Join the volunteer crew to do trail maintenance on the second Saturday of every month. Meet at the South Shore Entrance at the San Angelo State Park.
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: City of Brownsville Arbor/Recycle Day – Brownsville, TX: When: Sat Nov 8, 2014 8am to 11:30am … http://t.co/aj61xbtbIl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 22, 2014
New Bike Event: TEXAS GRAN FONDO – Fredericksburg, TX: When: Sat May 9, 2015 8am to 3pmÂ
CDTWho: Texas Bicycli… http://t.co/DgzYrDh5II— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 22, 2014
New Bike Event: Houston Cyclocross Challenge – Houston, TX: When: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9am to 3:30pmÂ
CSTWho: Texa… http://t.co/xGgiDy3CHV— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 22, 2014
Tweets
If you are in the Houston area, we will be at Bike Barn's Custom Fit Studio on Weslayan on November 6th 5-7pm…. http://t.co/YtWxKSMeqD
— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) October 23, 2014
170 lbs. Holy crap, I'm a cow. 2014 Cyclocross Scuffle in Elgin, TX. Photo by Jim Hicks. pic.twitter.com/ZPnudYvisZ
— Chad Smith (@chadsmith71) October 23, 2014
We're two days into a three day bike rodeo for all 3rd through 6th graders at Maplewood Elementary School! pic.twitter.com/mvZD198zkJ
— Ghisallo Cycling Initiative (@GhisalloFound) October 23, 2014
On a Tuesday – Decided to rent a bike and ride around houston with no plans. It turned out perfect! http://t.co/TvUPqQ8GUO
— Stevo_89ers (@ConsciousClarke) October 22, 2014
Reminder: EAus- Bikes Across Borders Community Bike Shop Hours @ Weekly from 7pm to 11pm on Wednesday (Austin Bi… http://t.co/hTH1niG1wc
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) October 22, 2014
Reminder: NwAus- Austin Cycling Team Beginner Ride (Road) @ Weekly from 6:30pm to 8pm on Wednesday (Austin Bike … http://t.co/hTH1niG1wc
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) October 22, 2014
https://twitter.com/MontroseHTX/status/524952573959077888
Reminder: Florence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time @ Weekly from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday (Austin Bike E… http://t.co/hTH1niG1wc
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) October 22, 2014
Downtown Houston protected bike lane delayed, but will open by end of year: http://t.co/Hu5Y9iktcY pic.twitter.com/aP2O9UsZ9o
— Houston Tomorrow (@HoustonTomorrow) October 20, 2014
Homecoming week here at Midwestern State University. Members of the cycling team are constructing another… http://t.co/1QQQ2A5XFr
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) October 22, 2014
Great Bike Around the Bay this weekend. Fastest round trip yet. Thanks to @PdlHard, Brant Speed, Kirsten Fee, and Kevin Livingston!
— Dylan Cornelius, Team Builder #OpinionsMyOwn (@DylanCornelius) October 22, 2014
Trails were good today! pic.twitter.com/DjThtY5KBx
— the Radavist (@TheRadavist) October 22, 2014
We were so excited that BRAIN magazine is rolling through our lil shop that we couldn't help but wear… http://t.co/BNJUuzEDZz
— Windmill Bicycles (@windmillbicycle) October 22, 2014
Looking for a little Halloween & biking fun for the whole family? Check out Mayor Betsy's Spooky Bike & Ball https://t.co/5dqL2zHkHV
— BikeFortWorth (@BikeFortWorth) October 22, 2014
Those of you interested in flood control issues impacting Houston (especially westside ) and the Anthills should… http://t.co/gEa7UkJO1a
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 22, 2014
@BikeHouston Cant wait for the Moonlight Ramble this weekend! #htx #cycling #dontforgetlights
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) October 22, 2014
Ride BMX at Texas Toast Dirt Finals – http://t.co/9DZwjG8RZY
— the Radavist (@TheRadavist) October 22, 2014