Texas Bicycling News Digest February 18th
How to Organize a Ciclovia or Open Streets Event
by Melissa Stanton, AARP Livable Communities      www.aarp.org
When roads are closed to cars and trucks (as Brownsville, Texas, does several times a year), people can safely walk, bicycle and even dance in the streets
Every Sunday in Bogotá, Columbia, more than 70 miles of roads are closed to vehicular traffic so nearly two million people can walk, bicycle, skate, dance, play games, socialize or simply sit and relax in the middle of the city’s streets. The event, which began in 1976, is called the Bogotá Ciclovia. …
The Periwinkle Foundation Presents 20th Cycle for Life Bicycle Spin-a-Thon: Funds raised go toward programs for children with cancer
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HOUSTON,TX (February 18, 2015) – The Periwinkle Foundation announces its 20th Annual Cycle for Life Spin-a-Thon at 9 a.m. on March 7 at The Houstonian Club, 111 N. Post Oak Lane, to raise funds to provide healing programs and camps for children, teens and families challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Presented by White Oak Energy, this year’s theme is “There’s No Place Like Periwinkle†and welcomes biking and spinning enthusiasts from around the Houston area who are teaming up to support the Foundation.
Along with riders, the indoor spin-a-thon brings together patients, families and Periwinkle supporters for a …
Road to Recovery: A Texoma Man Involved In Biking Accident Speaks Out
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Wichita Falls, TX – A Texoma man involved in a cycling accident is happy to be alive. He shared his story with Newschannel 6 and has a message for drivers about sharing the road. It happened nearly two weeks ago on the Access Road along Interstate-44 heading southbound.
Newschannel 6 Jimmie Johnson and the rider went back to the crash site as the rider reflected back on that day.
It has been an …
Uptown lacks benefit of designated bike lanes
By Tom J. Compson      www.houstonchronicle.com
From the window of my Galleria-area office, I can see at least a half-dozen cranes looming over sites of new hotels, condos and offices. It’s exciting to see the new buildings, but it’s not so fun contemplating the additional traffic they are generating on our already overcrowded streets and highways, with more to come as the new buildings fill up with employees and residents.
I have worked here for more than 16 years and can well attest to Uptown’s legendary traffic jams. The most difficult part of my daily commute is just …
2.42 Mile Hike & Bike Trail known as “Brays Bayou Connector Trail” Re-bid
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Bid Date & Time: 02/02/15 3:30 PM
Prebid: 01/22/15 3:30 PM
Solicitation Title: 2.42 Mile Hike & Bike Trail known as “Brays Bayou Connector Trail” Re-bid
Owner Solic Number: 1151-00   Status: bidding   Report: 5736833
Country :United States    State: TX   County: Harris
Location: Houston
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged)
Scope: Approx. 12,700 SY of 5-1/2 inch reinforced concrete paving; Approx. 1,121 CY concrete retaining walls; Associated trees, landscaping, and irrigation; Install underpass lighting; 245 LF of C900-DR18 (class 150) PVC waterline; 55 LF of 24″ HDPE pipe; See attached file.
Notes: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at 3:30 PM, Local Time, at the office of Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.A DBE contract goal of 8.09%. Sealed bids will be received at the office of Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.; 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400; Houston, Texas, 77042. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement. …
Featured Video of the Month in Texas MTB Park Newsletter
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My video made the Featured Video of the Month in Reveille Peak Ranch’s February Newsletter.
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February News from the Ranch
Saturday 2/21 [Avery Ranch] & Sunday 2/22 [Coffee Shop Ride]
by Thomas, Steiner Ranch Cycling
On Saturday 2/21 join us for the Avery Ranch Ride! The ride leaves from Cups & Cones at 8:30am. There will be two distinct ride groups to accommodate everyone (15-17 mph and 18-20 mph). Note that the 18-20 mph group may be lightly attended due to the Pace Bend Road Race on Sunday. This is NOT a no-drop ride, so check the ,,,
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event added: Chainge the World Bike Ride – Gilmer, TX Apr 18, 2015 09:00AM http://t.co/qN1VJREzir
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 18, 2015
New Bike Event added: CycloBia Brownsville – Brownsville, TX Mar 15, 2015 12:00PM http://t.co/i63nvXsGdw
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 18, 2015
New Bike Event added: Candy Ride! – Fulshear, TX Mar 08, 2015 08:00AM http://t.co/XVI94i8dCS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 18, 2015
Tweets
Bike race set at the Shiloh Bike trail fir March. pic.twitter.com/UQIxHrhkfN
— Laredo SPORTS WIRE NEWS (@swsportsWire) February 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/568250387070918658
SOS 21 miles ,temps in the 70 for a few days perfect time to ride.
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) February 19, 2015
Devo ride!! wattage_cottage's photo http://t.co/z66yewNm8I
— Durata Training (@DurataTraining) February 18, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/568154716238188544
City contract authorizing Bicycle Master Plan approved. Plan has not been updated in over 20 years & comprehensive update is needed.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) February 18, 2015
Today let’s show some love for Kelley Knight-Heins (Pictured with her husband Leeland). Kelley is the captain of… http://t.co/CmPbqrIJOr
— DFW Tour de Cure (@DFWTourdeCure) February 18, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/568070377051717632
Rider of the Week is Gavin Zizmont! He was a great teammate this wknd during the half century test. More on Gavin: http://t.co/7W11f2UeXe
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) February 18, 2015
Let's put this on top of some of our favorite (or not so favorite) hills here in #HuttoTX? FM 197 I'm talking to you! pic.twitter.com/88a918ll09
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) February 18, 2015
Great turn out for the River bend hike/bike trail meeting last night. Now off to the Robinson reconstruction meeting pic.twitter.com/c3JDQQYIFL
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) February 18, 2015
STOLEN – Red Rocky Mountain Bicycles Element 30 in West Campus https://t.co/f65aqcuqaB pic.twitter.com/lgmq7uCGFb
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) February 18, 2015