Texas Bicycling News Roundup February 15th
Just a photo from today
Bike4Heck
Just a quick photograph from the maiden voyage of the Yuba Mundo V4.3 to my local grocery store, HEB. I will do a full write up soon.
Houston: Tanner Road to Addicks Dam Trail: Need to contact frequent users
flangehead      www.bikeforums.net
The project status as of February 14, 2015:
Harris County Parks will design the Connector Trail in 2015 and apply for the Corps of Engineers permit, among others.
The MUDs have funded the design of the Tanner Sidewalk Trail, which will proceed in coordination with progress on the Connector Trail design.
We expect the Corps of Engineers process to be lengthy. Realistically, construction will not occur before 2016.
We currently have over 150 supporters identified. We would like to continue contact with users or potential users of the trail to communicate progress directly. This project is of particular interest to cyclists and hikers in the subdivisions Lakes on Eldridge, Lakes on Eldridge North, Twin Lakes, Eldridge Park, and Villages at Lakepointe as well as the business parks Brittmoore Park and Brittmoore-Tanner.
If you would support and use this connection and you aren’t already getting email updates, please contact bryan.dotson@live.com.
AT-Brief-Feb-14-2015.pdf
OUTDOORS: Bicycling is TPWD’s activity of the month
bowienewsonline.com
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has named bicycling as the official activity for the month of February.
There are plenty of places to bicycle in Texas state parks, too.
Hundreds of miles of dirt, crushed granite and paved bike trails wind and climb through Texas state parks – offering safe and scenic rides for everyone – no matter the skill level.
Trail descriptions and skill ratings can be found on the TPWD’s Biking activity page. Cyclists also may watch a video roundup of what it’s like to bike in a variety of state park settings.
One of those trails is the Lost Creek Reservoir Thruway.
The thruway was constructed during the mid-1990s. It is about 10 miles in length, and features hiking, biking and equestrian trails along Lost Creek – which is the main watershed for …
GRAVELTHON!
Gravelthon!
Saturday March 7, 2015
Dallas, TX US 75208
Open Ride Any Distance
Start Time: 10:30am CST
End Time: 3:00pm CST
Price: $40.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee
Gravelthon! Dallas is a collaborative effort by several key affiliates to promote cycling adventures within the urban sprawl of Dallas. This is a unique event which is accessible to almost anyone who can ride a bicycle while still …
Veon McReynolds
Alkek Velodrome
We have some terrible news for a beloved member of our Alkek Velodrome family. Please put Eldon and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Today my friend training partner was hit by a car. He is currently in Memorial Herman Med Cntr. He has no internal injuries but many broken bones in head accompanied by brain bleeding. He on breathing tube. We are waiting on 10pm brain scan for bleeding prognosis.
Lone Star XC 2015 Northshore Kickoff
lonestarxc.com
The 2015 season is upon us! We will be kicking off our 2015 race schedule on March 14th at Northshore Trail.
Lone Star XC Northshore
Saturday March 14, 2015
Flower Mound, TX US 75022
A Race Expert (Cash Payout Open Male/Open Female)
Start Time: 9:00am CDT
End Time: 11:59pm CDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee …
City receives $100,000 grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
www.kveo.com
BROWNSVILLE, TX — Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (The Legacy Foundation) has awarded $100,000 to the City of Brownsville, in partnership with The University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus, for the Cameron County in Motion: Active Transport Master Plan project.
The Active Transport Master Plan will evaluate the connectivity possibilities between neighborhoods and cities within Cameron County, and provide an outline for interconnected pedestrian and bicycle routes. These routes would not only connect the …
City exploring feasibility study to address cyclists’ concerns
By MATT DOTRAYÂ Â Â Â Â Â lubbockonline.com
The Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at Cavazos Middle School to hear suggestions
The last time a feasibility study was done to analyze the need to improve bicycle infrastructure in Lubbock was in 1995.
A lot has changed since then — like population growth and residential development. The need to update bicycle safety and infrastructure has picked up some momentum, and …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event added: Wheels & Heels for Meals Bike Ride – Fort Davis, TX Oct 03, 2015 08:00AM http://t.co/3r1mehsNyt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 15, 2015
Tweets
Pre-riding The Walburg Classic course before next weekend's race.
The roads are great, the wind is strong and… http://t.co/1RxUbapA6o
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 16, 2015
Pics from this mornings ride with Team McAllen Cycling…..weather was perfect..@KRGV_Weather pic.twitter.com/xfEVbWBG5W
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) February 16, 2015
buying a few groceries at #HEB downtown #Brownsville and making use of new bike corral! very cool! #BikeBrownsville pic.twitter.com/ACoxihO1VM
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) February 16, 2015
Good morning. Ready to ride this morning with @pmuckleroy and @SergioChapa. Gotta love this warm Texas weather. #cycling #hfbq #training
— Jennifer Navarrete (@epodcaster) February 15, 2015
#traildog @FranklinMtnsSP #75°F @VisitElPasoTX pic.twitter.com/RRvJNAXBxJ
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) February 15, 2015
February 27, 29 and March 1.
3 day camp.
120-170k, supported, each day.
Ride food (by Chloe) included.
Breakfast… http://t.co/inuAFS5fpO— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) February 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/IamWillPowers/status/567046809689018368
https://twitter.com/IamWillPowers/status/567045990864392192
Just started a MTB Ride #iSmoothRun
— JustOneFixie (@justonefixie) February 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/thejurgy/status/567019267384942592
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/567012392824229889
Rule #7 Tan lines should be cultivated and kept razor sharp! #instatan #arizona #desert #velominati pic.twitter.com/b1U8x4bGDk
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) February 15, 2015
Check out my 46.7 mi Ride on Strava: http://t.co/QPMVy8jZCO#stravaproveit#iamspecialized#sworks#tarmacsl4
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) February 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/danielcurtin/status/566993574324367360