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Texas Bicycling News Digest June 25th

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White Oak Bayou Ribbon Cutting July 9


The Houston Parks Board, Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 5, and the City of Houston will officially open a new segment of White Oak Bayou Greenway at a “Bridge Bash” and dedication ceremony July 9. Part of Bayou Greenways 2020, the new segment includes new hike and bike trails and a bridge over White Oak Bayou that connect to the Heights trail. The new bridge replaces the former MKT Railroad Bridge (also known as the “BBQ Bridge”) between Shepherd Drive and Moy Street.
“With each new link in our off road hike and bike network, we are …

DORBA Beginner Clinic

Sunday, Jul 12, 2015, 8:30 AM

River Legacy Park
703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd Arlington, TX

55 Participants Went

There will be a beginner clinic on Sunday the 12th of July at 8:30am at River Legacy Park in Arlington (you should arrive by 8:15am to unload your bike and gear up).What: There is a “classroom” for about an hour or so, a mini-skills workshop for 30 minutes, and then a ride of an hour or more. So count on approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. The clinic is…

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Resler Drive Buffered Bike Lane Project

www.texasbids.net

Bid Date & Time: 07/15/15 2:00 PM        Prebid: 07/01/15 9:00 AM
Solicitation Title: Resler Drive Buffered Bike Lane Project
Owner Solic Number: 2015-778        Status: bidding
Report: 6408182     Country : United States     State: TX    County: El Paso
Location: Franklin High School, Kohlberg Elementary School; Along Resler Drive between Helen of Troy Drive and Belvidere Street
Est. Low Value: $1,000,000    Est. High Value: $3,500,000
Scope: Project consists of a 9 ft. buffered bicycle lane with a 5 foot or greater bike lane with a 3 foot buffer. Remove and restripe existing travel lanes to accommodate the bicycle lane. Intersection striping. Bike boxes and green paint for conflict areas. …

River Bend Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements

www.texasbids.net

Bid Date & Time: 07/15/15 2:00 PM    Prebid: 07/01/15 9:00 AM
Solicitation Title: River Bend Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements
Owner Solic Number: 2015-780    Status: bidding
Report: 6408162        Country : United States     State: TX    County: El Paso
Location: Braden Aboud Park and Zach White Elementary School; Along River Bend Drive Between Frontera Road and Turnstone Drive
Est. Low Value: $1,000,000    Est. High Value: $3,500,000
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged), WBE (Woman Biz Enterprise)
Scope: Works on the project will include a 14′ asphalt pedestrian and bicycle path for the entire length of the corridor; trees and vegetation throughout the corridor with an irrigation system; install chat screening and weed barrier within 10′ of both sides of the pedestrian and bicycle path; install park benches and trash receptacles; install bike racks; texture cross walks at conflict points; Works also include approx 1,553 CY excavation (roadway); 609 TN D-GR HMA Type C PG70-22; 11 EA adjusting manholes; 5,655 LF concrete curb (dowel) (slotted); 67 LF trench excavation protection; 134 LF 18″ RCP Class III; 5,486 LF of 2″ PVC Sch 40 conduit; see attached file. …

Couple Gets Rid Of Car To Avoid Austin Traffic

www.keyetv.com


AUSTIN, Texas — One woman and her husband traded in four wheels for two and make it to work daily in record time.
“Traffic in Austin is picking up so that’s kind of how it started,” said Pediatrician Elain Hamilton.
She became fed up with traffic delays and now pedals her six mile commute every morning.
She said she makes it to work in about 45 minutes.
“I’m on 360 passing up the cars and it feels great because I can get in about the same time or sometimes a little bit sooner than if I had been in my car,” Hamilton said.
Hamilton said not only does …

Ashdown man who cycles to work in Texarkana thankful Index bridge is open

By: Jim Williamson – Texarkana Gazette


Staff photo by Jim Williamson Dee Bell rides his bicycle from near Ashdown, Ark., to downtown Texarkana, Texas, where he works at a bicycle shop. His path includes riding across the Red River at the Index bridge. When the highway was closed, Bell rode his bike 110 miles round trip from his house to…
Bell estimates he traveled 770 miles while detouring Red River floodwaters
Dee Bell is dedicated and driven to work at Berridge Bikes in Texarkana, Texas.
Even when the Index bridge on U.S. Highway 71 wa…
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The 2015 Get Ready to Bike Around the Bay Training Program

Pearland Cycling Club

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
14 Week Program Begins July 6 and Ends October 10; Ages 16+
Program Is Limited To First 120 Online Registrants On www.active.com
Saturday/Sunday Back-to-back Group Rides to Prepare You for BAB Distance
Hill Training Rides
Various Pace Groups
Program Developed by Experienced Cycling Coaches
Weekly Suggested Training Schedule via Email
Fully Supported Long Bike Rides
Experienced Mentor Coaches Training at Your Side
Seminars on: …

Ride Interview – Wild Pig Pedal – Seymour, Texas

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There’s a whole lot of riding going on. This weekend that is. (If you happen to be in the Waxahachie area this Saturday be sure to check out the Cow Creek Country Classic Ride that we blogged about yesterday.) Another option for wheeled weekend recreation is happening Saturday June 27th in Seymour, Texas. The Wild Pig Pedal put on by the Seymour Chamber of Commerce offers a shorter course and a smaller community. For registration information, check out www.cityofseymour.org/chamberofcommerce/wild-pig-pedal.  Chamber Chairman James Stanlee, an active participant and eager fellow rider, tells all below.

Why join your ride?
It is fun, good exercise, and since it is small it gives you a great opportunity to fellowship with other riders. Our ride is challenging enough to practice for other endurance rides. Many …

Ride Interview – Cow Creek Country Classic – Waxahachie, Texas

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With the first day of summer behind us and the weather improving after a long, crazy spring, the opportunities to ride are increasing. Our blog will be filled with riding interviews to help you plan your ride schedule for the season. Many are happening all around Texas this weekend. One such ride is the Cow Creek Country Classic in Waxahachie, where the Rotary Club is excited to host it with many projects and causes in mind. Waxahachie Rotary Secretary Melissa Ballard is going to give us the 411 on their super fantastic fundraiser and encourages you to join the friendly citizens for a fun packed Saturday!

Why join your ride? It has a route or distance for all types of riders, from the family to the hard core.
How long has your ride been around?  This is the 29th year.
What was the motivation behind starting the ride and who benefits from it?  It was created as a fundraiser, and has become our largest fundraiser.  All of the proceeds go back …

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

Tweets About Texas Bicycling

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