Texas Bicycling News April 6th 2017
Rio Grande bike lanes endanger both drivers and bikers
By Ryan Young | www.dailytexanonline.com
As I returned to my West Campus apartment at the end of spring break, I noticed something different about Rio Grande Street. The cones that divided the bicycles lanes from the traffic lane had been replaced by concrete islands.
As a regular bicycle commuter, I believe bicycling infrastructure should be safe both for cyclists and for cars. That isn’t the case for the bicycle lanes on Rio Grande — they’re defective by design. These dangerous lanes will only cause needless accidents and injuries to cyclists. And by replacing the cheap and flexible cones with expensive and permanent concrete, the city of Austin just …
Council to begin talks on new bike trail
By: Denise Olivas | www.kvia.com
EL PASO, Texas – Last year, El Paso City Council approved its Comprehensive Bike Plan, which is expected to bring a network of bike infrastructure to the city over the next decade.
During Tuesday’s council meeting, representatives approved to begin talks about one project that could connect Doniphan Drive in the Upper Valley to Downtown.
The project would include a hike and bike trail with …
Special Report: The Bessie’s Creek Endurance ride this weekend!
Wheelbrothers | www.wheelbrothers.com
Ok, I’m not a super distance guy, just ride the Goatneck and Hotter-than-Hell Hundred with the Wheelbrothers most years, so the Bessie’s Creek Endurance thing intrigues me. Started looking for data, and stumbled across this cool thing happening in Brookshire TX. There’s a place called Manna House, which seems to be a place for rehabilitating addicts, homeless, and other fell-through-the-cracks folks. I have a …
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Saturday Ride Schedule
Maverick Chain Gang | maverickchaingang.org
April 15, 2017
Elysian Fields – out and back – 32.5 miles
Meet at: Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4700 Victory Dr, Marshall, TX – 8:00 a.m.
April 22, 2017
Sabine River – out and back – 22 miles
Meet at: Cypress Valley Church, 4190 W Pinecrest Dr, Marshall, TX – 8:00 a.m.
April 29, 2017
Pirkey Lake – West – 34.7 miles
Meet at: First Baptist Church, 405 W Austin St, Marshall, TX – 8:00 a.m.
May 6, 2017
Caddo Wildlife Refuge – Distance: optional, 15+ miles
Meet at: 15600 Fm 134, Karnack, TX – 8:00 a.m.
Ride 2 Recovery veterans bike into Waco
By KRISTIN HOPPA | www.wacotrib.com
When retired U.S. Army signal support specialist Douglas Hebbard rode into the Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Waco on Thursday, he felt comfort atop his bicycle wheels.
“I was in the army for six and a half years during Desert Storm on a tank battalion with the 1st Infantry Division that spearheaded the attack into Iraq, so that is where my PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) comes from,” Hebbard said. “I lost a lot of …
Abilene marks Texas Avenue off list of roads to repair
By: Lindsey Ragas | www.ktxs.com
ABILENE, Texas – The city of Abilene has worked on a handful of roads as part of the 2015 bond project, and Texas Avenue is the first road to be completed in 2017.
“Today we’re celebrating one of the additional projects that was a part of the 2015 bond election and that was the reconstruction of Texas Avenue,” said Mayor Norm Archibald.
For the last 12 years, Donald Jordan has driven on Texas Avenue and he appreciates that the road is no longer bumpy.
“If you got a good smooth road, it’s good on your car and it’s great,” Jordan said. “I think they …
Southern Tier At The Speed of Bicycle
By Gary Rapp | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 32 Navasota to Punkin TX
Thursday April 6, 2017, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,820 miles (2,929 km)
The weather today was perfect for cycli g. CLEAR blue sky, 75 degree with a gentle 2 mph breeze with low humidity.
Found a great little rv park with a nice clubhouse with a big screen tv, pool table and full equipped kitchen. A great $10 per day value included tent site and warmshower. …
Southern Tier – San Diego to St Augustine March 2017
By Charles Falsetto | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 34 Texas D17: Austin to La Grange
Thursday April 6, 2017, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 1,638 miles (2,636 km)
2151′ V, 6:33:15, 11.2 AvgMph
No significant weather issues today.
Departed Austin about 0930 due not feeling well and getting very little sleep. I have a severe sore throat and chest congestion. Actually thought I was getting better but today was somewhat of a disaster and I couldn’t focus. I had to turn around multiple times as I was off course going who knows where. I did run into tandem riders Ian and Jenine as I was backtracking. They convinced me to …
Florida Bound
By Charles Brun | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 23: Marfa to Marathon Texas
Thursday April 6, 2017, 59 miles (95 km) – Total so far: 1,336 miles (2,150 km)
Today was a good day for riding as it was never too hot, as the sky was partly cloudy with high scattered wispy clouds, though I did have my first 3 hours of head winds, but I was able to push them aside mentally and carry on. The road shoulder was wide and smooth.
When I first started to wake up in the morning I reliazed it was pretty cold outside. I stayed in the warm sleeping bag until 7 am as I knew that the sun would not make its debut until 7:38. After quickly dressing I got out of the tent and took a quick look at the stem thermometer: 30 degrees! Yikes there was frost on my front handle bar bag! I got everything sort of packed up and wheeled the bike back the kitchen shelter to use the stove, and …
Honeoye Riders Pedal the Southern Tier
By jim kersting | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 37: Coldspring to Silsbee TX 75 mostly flat and smooth miles
Thursday April 6, 2017
We rolled out of the hill country after 10 miles today, and had a essentialy flat, fairly smooth, and faster roads which was good because we had to cover over 70 miles. It was another perfect weather day. We found a bakery open and I had a giant apple fritter that weighed probably 2 pounds. Jo and Patti stopped at a …
Wounded veterans taking part in 500-mile bicycle ride to arrive in Montgomery
By John S. Marshall | www.yourconroenews.com
About 100 veterans and their supporters will be arriving in Montgomery Friday as part of a 500-mile bicycle ride across a wide swath of Texas in support of wounded veterans.
The veterans and other bicyclists are riding in the Texas for UnitedHealthcare Texas Challenge, a ride that began in San Antonio, headed northeast to Waco, then veered to the southeast, with the final stop in Houston Saturday. They’ll actually conclude the bicycle portion of Friday’s segment around …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
WMN P/1/2/3
1 382 EMILY NEWSOM Team Elevate Racing 52:48.63 – 25 2:06.7 1:58.5 / 1
* 101 MELODY MCLEOD R & M DNF 4 2:29.4 2:06.1 / 2— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 7, 2017
MEN 3/4
1 553 JOHN CHU Windsor Door Racing 43:25.41 – 19 2:17.1 2:01.2 / 1 p-2
2 363 BOBBY ETHERIDGE Plano… https://t.co/cTRwYTfthW— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 7, 2017
KRG THURSDAY NIGHT CRITS JUNIOR 4/5 RESULTS
1 544 ANDREW IBARRA Nick Lopez Tailoring Cycling Team 25:50.86 – 11… https://t.co/NL2J6iYQvs— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 7, 2017
ICYMI: here's all the @BikeIndex March 2017 stolen bike recoveries 🙂 https://t.co/DlKladvamp
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) April 6, 2017
Team BP packet pickup is going great with help of awesome volunteers! Thank you! pic.twitter.com/LTQ0u7ci40
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 6, 2017
April 20th, 2017 "You are invited to attend a meeting regarding the Capital Improvement Plan project along Westheimer Rd. and Elgin St." pic.twitter.com/y406OqRPmF
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 6, 2017
We DID ride through @forthood this morning and it was as amazing as ever! #ProjectHero #TXChallenge #NoVetAlone https://t.co/7ussvn1ILh
— Project Hero (@R2RProjectHero) April 6, 2017
We will doing our KidsKup at @EarthDayTexas with our @StriderBikes! Great opportunity for kids to learn to ride bikes! pic.twitter.com/LDhl8lSyyM
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 6, 2017
Just posted a photo https://t.co/ZZzmxswEDt
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 6, 2017
We are excited to help kick-start another youth/junior program. #MoreKidsOnBikes USA Cycling Rentsch Brewery… https://t.co/KIiQRfu68O
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) April 6, 2017
More good news regarding our friend, Preston Glace health! Thanks to 787 Racing for keeping us updated! https://t.co/aMZlbhCmHH
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) April 6, 2017
Just posted a photo https://t.co/JrxQRJFhGe
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 6, 2017
Signed up for the #NationalBikeChallenge? Now's your chance! Get a head start on the official May 1 kickoff & follow @NatlBikeChallen #NBC17 https://t.co/vMNgyzObDj
— League of American Bicyclists (@BikeLeague) April 6, 2017
Brian to lead DB1 weekly ride for Cyrus! (Apr 08, 2017 07:30AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) April 6, 2017
New report for Lake Houston Wilderness Park: Tacky, trail is Sandy in spots. More at https://t.co/wJu3xXechj
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) April 6, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Cotton Patch Challenge Bicycle Rally – Greenville, TX https://t.co/IVcxJhXJvA
The 201st annual Southwe… https://t.co/fdwOYHwljU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 6, 2017
New Event Peach Pedal Bike Ride – Weatherford, TX https://t.co/YtbmPbwd7S
Join us in Weatherford, TX for the Pea… https://t.co/lSayRF25RZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 6, 2017
New Event Dripping Springs Distillery Bike Ride – Dripping Springs, TX https://t.co/LAcMgiCgf7 Join us for our 2n… https://t.co/1ggztq6S4W
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 6, 2017
New Event Lone Star Ride (Roosevelt Park) – San Antonio, TX San Antonio Cycling Clubhttps://t.co/ANuYT8BU2d
Mee… https://t.co/jz45VUuG2L
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 6, 2017
New Event A&M – Applewhite Ride – San Antion, TX San Antonio Cycling Clubhttps://t.co/LiDltomENA
Meet us for th… https://t.co/Xfkrhdg7pg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 6, 2017
New Event Camp Verde Ride – Camp Verde, TX San Antonio Cycling Clubhttps://t.co/bkoxOLUANI
Meet us at the Gener… https://t.co/UfM9QlcixZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 6, 2017