Texas Bicycling News Digest May 30th
2015 Texas 4000 Team Rolls Into New Iberia as Part of 4,000 Mile Cycling Trek
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On the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world, the Texas 4000 team will be rolling through New Iberia on Saturday, Jun 6, 2015, just 8 days after departing from Austin, Texas on their way to Anchorage, Alaska. While in New Iberia, the 2015 Texas 4000 Team will celebrate and share hope, knowledge and charity with friends and family before continuing on their 70-day journey.
The 72 undergraduate and graduate students from The University of Texas at Austin will brave the rain, sleet, wind, snow, heat and pedal more than 4,000 miles in the fight against cancer. After 18-months of leadership development training, volunteering, fundraising, and cycling, riders are …
Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan
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Bid Date & Time: 06/26/15 5:00 PMÂ Â Â Prebid: 06/05/15 9:00 AM
Solicitation Title: Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan
Status: bidding
Report: 6355747
Country : United States    State: TX   County: Montgomery      Location: The Woodlands
Scope: Qualified transportation/planning/engineering consultant(s) to assist the Township in preparing a pedestrian and bicycle master plan.
Notes: Pre-submission conference on June 5, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. CDT., in Town Hall, Conference Room 150/152 at 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands, TX. 77381.Prospective consultants needing additional information/clarification to this request for proposal (RFP) are
requested to e-mail questions to John Powers at jpowers@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. The deadline for submitting questions is June 19, 2015 at 12:00 pm CDT. No questions will be accepted after the deadline.
Plans: From Owner. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public …
‘Hard Hats for Little Heads’: Kids get free bike helmets at event at zoo
by Charles G. Anderson Sr.      www.reporternews.com
ABILENE, Texas – Kids at the Abilene Zoo got free bicycle safety helmets Saturday, provided by members of the Big Country Medical Society and the Taylor, Jones, Haskell and Callahan County Medical Alliance.
Parents and grandparents lined up early to get red and black helmets for their children. Many of children wore their helmets as they walked through the Abilene Zoo to see the animals, ride the train or to participate in various activities at one of the zoo’s Exploration Days. This one was called “Get Out and Play Day.”
The program was a part of Texas Medical Association physicians and …
Critical Mass GPS Track via Strava Flyby
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Annual Club Picnic & Ride – Schertz, TX http://t.co/WTkUwJjsdG
The 37-mile route will be our no-drop … http://t.co/hpOCxusJoy
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 31, 2015
New Event Leon Creek Trailhead – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/n1rwic7SAL Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Meet … http://t.co/SvaC2CxaVa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 31, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
@AtomCyclist talked to a couple of riders who raced Tour of El Paso, enjoyed it N how friendly everyone was @twittyboyd @rick_moya great job
— Jesus (@SrCampy) May 31, 2015
Call to action all cycling friends in San Antonio. This coming Thursday, June 4 from 4-6p, we have… https://t.co/fvJvaOybwB
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) May 31, 2015
Ghost Bike placed for David Rosenfeld on Bissonnet & Newcastle Dr. pic.twitter.com/Zo9VvJuQ9b
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) May 30, 2015
Mellow Johnny's museum room EHEH <3 pic.twitter.com/SrtnSU2YSF
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) May 30, 2015
It's a great day to fix a flat!!! 😳Mountain bikers don't use tubes, ain't that right @notubes?!?… https://t.co/tnZF6kyQik
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) May 30, 2015
It might be raining but Williams Racing Academy boys are going to take it head on! #cycling #raining… https://t.co/baJKA50aCE
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) May 30, 2015
That's some #bike parking! @texas4000 #ATLASride https://t.co/ovb9jxM6qU
— reQwip (@reQwip) May 30, 2015
Longish austintricyclist ride today with 787rm1 and guest appearance of Le Maillot Jaune aka "I wear… https://t.co/rayApum5vT
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) May 30, 2015
"Team @reQwip at the @Texas4000 #ATLASride powered by txnuunlife" #regram @dbdriscoll https://t.co/gYmoeFm0TA
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) May 30, 2015
Critical Mass Houston pic.twitter.com/I5H7MCMcwD
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) May 30, 2015
Eric Dickson and Mike working on draining wet areas and removing downed trees along the Anthills. Also many… http://t.co/v7dbz160qB
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) May 30, 2015
Setup and ready to go at the @texas4000 departure party! Proud to support such a great cause!… https://t.co/FIv2MguTJL
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) May 30, 2015
100s of Cyclists Are Hit on HTX Streets Every Yr http://t.co/O4ccBJH9Qd via @houstonnews_ Give the Mayor your views https://t.co/gaXQhDFu2L
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) May 30, 2015
Brothers race is off @OKCProAmClassic awesome fast course, very smooth pic.twitter.com/NM6Nfq2BTk
— Jesus (@SrCampy) May 30, 2015
About to resort these young Texas 4000 riders on the opening leg of their bike ride to Alaska!… https://t.co/gaTlwrRLew
— Laura Feeney (@lfeeney) May 30, 2015
criticalmasshouston's halfway done! Now at #heb–here everyone's biking… #heb #dunlavystreet… https://t.co/NHHryqpVS4
— Emmanuel Matteer Jr. (@forahouseboy) May 30, 2015
Nice day for a bike ride #biking #ATX #AUSTIN #AustinTexas #niceday https://t.co/qcHGyZ83em
— David Castañuela (@DCastanuela) May 30, 2015
A well deserved and delicious radler after biking 68 miles with the Texas 4000 crew to Lampasas.… https://t.co/WywmTqbkYj
— Laura Feeney (@lfeeney) May 30, 2015
Great 60mile Road Ride with Embros today! Austin, Texas | Von ran Manor Loupe#embroscycling… https://t.co/GPGh7L2cV0
— Rey Shaun Madolora (@ReyShaun) May 30, 2015