Texas Bicycling News Digest March 9th 2016
2016 Texas Team Preview : Alfa Romeo/Fiat of Dallas p/b Frisco OB/GYN
texasbikeracing.com
Well, in honor of International Women’s Day we thought it would be a good idea to feature a women’s team. They may also have the longest team name in Texas cycling. …
The Overnight Bicycle Tour – Bicycle Touring for Busy People
www.bikegurus.com
In less than two hours, in Houston, Texas at the 2016 Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference, I’ll be talking about a subject that is near and dear to my heart – the Overnight Bicycle Tour. When I first started discovering transportation cycling, reading issues of Adventure Cycling was often an exercise in living vicariously. I’d imagine being one of those epic, coast-to-coast tours across the United States. Then I’d think to myself, “Yeah, right…you’ll never be able to take a month off of work to do something like that!â€
That may indeed be true. It was, honestly, a little depressing. Then I discovered and really started …
Spring Creek Greenway: Largest forested U.S. Urban Greenway experiences major progress
Jacqueline Havelka www.ourtribune.com
Although northeast Harris County has changed dramatically over time, the thousands of acres of bottomland, hardwood forests along Spring Creek are the same forests that were here when the indigenous Akokisa people inhabited this area more than 200 years ago. Thanks to a joint effort between Harris and Montgomery counties, the lands will stay preserved into the distant future. The counties’ plan involves creation of the Spring Creek Greenway, a 46-mile continuous trail system designed to protect the pristine 12,000-acre Spring Creek habitat. The acreage on both sides of the creek will be preserved, creating an area for ecotourism, education and outdoor recreation. The Spring Creek Greenway is …
TxDOT seeks public input on FM 1960 expansion
Patsy Oliver www.ourtribune.com
… The new segment of 1960 will begin at the FM 1960 Bypass in Humble and extend to the Lake Houston Bridge. The roadway will be increased from four lanes to six (three in each direction), with a raised-curb median in the center and 5-foot sidewalks on both sides. The two inside lanes will be 12 feet wide, with the outer lanes at 15 feet wide and designated as “shared lanes,†to accommodate cyclists. There will also be an overpass at W. Lake Houston Parkway where drivers can pass over the road, or stay on the surface portion below. …
Georgetown Cycling Expo set for March 17
by Pam LeBlanc fitness.blog.austin360.com
Five local cycling clubs will host a gathering to encourage people to get out and ride their bikes this spring.
The Georgetown Cycling Expo is set for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Georgetown CycleWerx, 3010 Williams Drive.
Representatives of five local cycling groups – Georgetown Women’s Cycling, Georgetown Triathletes, Sun City TX Cyclists, Georgetown Cyclopaths and Heritage Oaks Cycling – will help …
Advocate of the Year, Fernando Martinez
www.biketexas.org
BikeTexas is proud to announce that our own Fernando Martinez has been named Advocate of the Year by the Alliance for Biking and Walking. Fernando received his award as part of the National Bike Summit on March 7.
In his 10 years of bicycle advocacy with BikeTexas, Fernando has worked …
Turner gets bike crowd moving, on its feet
By Dug Begley www.houstonchronicle.com
Bicycling and trails advocates meeting in Houston Monday heard exactly what they wanted from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who received a standing ovation when he listed the steps the city is taking to make biking safer and more accessible.
“?Every time we can do something other than get in a car, that is a plus,†Turner told attendees of the Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference, meeting in the Texas Medical Center.
Crediting advocates and former …
The Franklins – Mountain Biking
Devin Cuevas
Perceive the majestic city of El Paso as mountain bikers traverse the rugged desert terrain that forms the heart of our city – The Franklin Mountains!
Southern Tier Biking Adventures
By Nate Beiler* www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 18: Shepherd to Navasota
Monday March 7, 2016, 83 miles (134 km) – Total so far: 1,292 miles (2,079 km)
We started to ride through some different country today. Since we’ve been on the road, the vast majority of the countryside has been pine tree forrests and farmland. Around the Gulf of Mexico and a few other areas it was a little different, but for the most part we’ve seen a lot of pine tree forrests and farmland. This afternoon, however, the terrain started getting more hilly, and …
FLATTED OUT! – MTB Racing Vlog
by TC www.turnincranks.com
My 2nd attempt at a vLog entry. Gimme some feedback!
Music: Flume – Some Minds (Feat. Andrew Wyatt) (Pink Slip Remix)
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
2016 DORBA PRAYER MOUNTAIN PEDAL
Registration opens at noon tomorrow (Thursday, March 10th) for the 2016 DORBA… https://t.co/K2Pzi7p16n
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) March 10, 2016
What do bike advocates do for fun?
They go to the Houston Bike Museum and PARTAY!#TTAT2016 pic.twitter.com/AdMYI5WmlM— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) March 10, 2016
Spin-a-ritas at the bike museum. #TTAT2016 pic.twitter.com/9aqprF5MpX
— Su Wilcox (@cheekysu) March 10, 2016
Well DORBA members. This is a bummer. This rain is going to require some drying time.
So while we wait to dry… https://t.co/jjogC1cM9j
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) March 9, 2016
Great opportunity to get out and ride this Sunday! https://t.co/ZkGXmecUpz
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) March 9, 2016
EL PASO BIKE PLAN Main Library, 501 N. Oregon Street
Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at 6:00 PMThe City of El Paso… https://t.co/PIXIwvmzXk
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) March 9, 2016
Our 10th @siclovia takes on a new route 4.3.16 from 11a-3p! #PlayintheStreets #25days https://t.co/NdD1X7UJv3 pic.twitter.com/rMWTFKePDv
— SÃclovÃa (@Siclovia) March 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/707619687048331268
Yes, you get credit for a race finish as a CAT5 if you take this course. https://t.co/zF3Y3Uq8tg
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) March 9, 2016
We will be out at the Tour of Corsicana this weekend teaching kids about bike safety and racing our bikes. Come… https://t.co/8p7ouxLU0o
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 9, 2016
https://t.co/tAxdcSGjJb looking forward to getting @dwaynederosario Fixit for HTX #TTAT2016 pic.twitter.com/Yb6bYVcRee
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 9, 2016
10:30 in Conference Room I: How Hard Could it Be to Paint a Bike Lane in Texas?, Charlie Gandy #TTAT2016
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 9, 2016
We are here at the Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference in the Med Center, learning… https://t.co/pbluieedbT
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 9, 2016
Tour of Corsicana RR start on Sunday at 1130. Killer Stage Race for only $80 too. Well done. Best crit course of the year?
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) March 9, 2016
It's #NBS16 lobby day! TX is in the house…and by house we mean Senate… pic.twitter.com/y7q0cR4D3j
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) March 9, 2016
#March #Madness #Ride for #sanity #Spring is in the #air #fit #OrbeaThere is always a #price to pay for #great #legs pic.twitter.com/osIwkKMonN
— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) March 9, 2016
Scouting the route for Thursday's Good, Bad & Ugly Bike/Ped Infra mobile session…
This could be a keeper#TTAT2016 pic.twitter.com/KfXAeFAq39— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) March 9, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Good Karma Ride – RBM to Buddhist Center of Dallas – Richardson, TX For full details, including the addr… https://t.co/lH4qg7fW0O
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2016
New Event Twisted Route Beer Bucket Ride – Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see… https://t.co/i2wdttz69k
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Rio Guadalupe Resort Ride and Picnic – Sattler, TX, Mar 11, 2016 08:00AM – Rio Guadalupe RV Resort, Sattler, TX(CST) http:/
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2016