Texas Bicycling News February 10th 2017
Chad is from Texas
Chad Haga interview: Racing with freedom and joy
By Caley Fretz | www.velonews.com
Chad Haga sits at the white marble counter of this Colorado coffee shop with two scars and a smile. The first scar is a reminder of Giant – Alpecin’s training crash last January, left by the car that almost killed him on backroads near Calpe, Spain. The other scar — actually it’s a tattoo — is dedicated to his late father, who lost a six-year battle with cancer in June. The smile? He just …
Man accused of stealing bikes from bike store
By Troy Blevins | www.ksat.com
Gerardo Reyna arrested for felony theft, aggravated assault with deadly weapon
AN ANTONIO – A man is facing charges after a witness saw him stealing two bikes from a bike store.
Gerardo Reyna was arrested for felony theft and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The crime happened at the Planet Bike on Bandera Road. …
Police ask help finding driver who hit bicyclist in north Houston
Andrew Kragie | m.chron.com
Police are looking for witnesses after a driver hit and seriously injured a bicyclist in north Houston early Friday.
A 25-year-old man was riding a bicycle along Jensen near Berry in the Eastex-Jensen area about 1:30 a.m. Friday — possibly crossing the street or riding in the shoulder — when a southbound driver in a black four-door sedan struck the bicyclist and fled the scene, Houston police say.
The bicyclist …
UPDATED Request For Qualifications – 2017 Local Mobility Field Engineering for Pedestrian, Bikeway and Urban Trail Rotation List
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 03/01/17 3:00 PM
Owner Solic Number:RFQS 6100 CLMP220 Status: bidding
Report: 7555614
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
Est. Low Value: $4,000,000 Est. High Value: $4,000,000
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged), WBE (Woman Biz Enterprise)
Scope: Provide field engineering services for various pedestrian, bikeway, and urban trail facilities throughout the City.
Notes: WBE Goal 15.80%
Plans: From Owner. See attached file
Update Notes: Pre-bid attendees list attached.
Owner Type: Public
Buyer: Austin, City of -Contract and Land Management Department (CLMD) –
Contract Procurement Division
Address: One Texas Center (OTC) 505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 760
City: Austin State: TX Zip/Postal Code: 78704
TEL: 512-974-7181 FAX: 512-974-7297
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/clmd/cpdivision.htm
Contact: Diane Rice
Contact Title: Project Manager
TEL: 512-974-7081 …
Cycling in the Americas
By Sam Burchell | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 29: Columbus, NM to El Paso, Texas
Thursday February 9, 2017, 63 miles (101 km) – Total so far: 1,360 miles (2,189 km)
For the first 50 miles or so of riding today I don’t think I saw a single building – just empty desert, with not even much traffic. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Chose White Oak Bayou for tonight's session. pic.twitter.com/KREWUtlJTh
— Ian Shelton (@IanShelton1997) February 11, 2017
Want to ride the Real Ale Ride for free? Check out our volunteer opportunities for a free entry! https://t.co/s6J1BxdvRF #realaleride
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 10, 2017
Saturday ride! 8:00 AM roll out from Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. Come early for coffee and stay after for… pic.twitter.com/GPYg6jxYFq
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 10, 2017
We're doing things a little differently for This week's Saturday Morning Ride. Instead or a regular road ride,… https://t.co/iguTc6xyUO
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) February 10, 2017
Looking for something fun to do this month? Check out our February newsletter for some great bikeshareable events! https://t.co/KfP9za6DQn
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) February 10, 2017
We are ready for another year of "Cyclin' with the Mayor" free group #bicycle rides through Grand Prairie with Mayor @RonJensen2012 pic.twitter.com/GctMfewop9
— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) February 10, 2017
52 parks, 6 lake parks, 14 miles of trails and more than 5,000 park acres are available to you in Grand Prairie. pic.twitter.com/zP0TWl6SoT
— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) February 10, 2017
Did you know that the BAMS Ride is a training ride for @BPMS150? All rides will benefit MS research! 🚴 pic.twitter.com/bSUWItCwrB
— Band Against MS (@BandAgainstMS) February 9, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Big 8 to Chapparal – El Paso, TX Tag(s): Home
Cat B+ ( Albert ) – 19 – 22 mph – 50 miles … https://t.co/5x9qLIzDP8— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2017