Texas Bicycling News July 19th 2017
Five reasons to ride in Austin
by Leslie Kehmeier | dirtragmag.com
Austin, Texas? For mountain biking? The capital of the Lone Star State isn’t usually on the radar when it comes to destinations worthy of riding. However, when you think about the food, the vibe and the Hill Country terrain, it totally makes sense. Here are five reasons that Austin should be your next mountain bike trip.
#1) The Food
Tacos, barbecue, pizza, grilled cheese and kimchi fries. No matter what your heart desires, Austin is ready to serve up something to satisfy any craving, anywhere in the city. While a good chunk of the …
Tour turnout grows
Trent Reed | theparisnews.com
Sees 1,180 cyclists, 670 volunteers involved
More than 1,180 cyclists took part in the Tour de Paris bicycle rally Saturday morning, some coming as far as Puerto Rico and Mexico.
Becky Semple, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce tourism director, said the tour has grown into a community-wide event and has been growing in participant numbers for 33 years.
Bid on Circle Drive Road/Bike Safety Improvements in Austin
www.texasbids.net
UPDATED Circle Drive Road/Bike Safety Improvements
Prebid: 07/12/17 10:30 AM
Solicitation Title: UPDATED Circle Drive Road/Bike Safety Improvements
Owner Solic Number: Q1706-011-LP Status: design
Report: 7882506
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
Scope: The Consultant shall provide professional engineering services to produce a preliminary schematic alternatives layout, preliminary and final Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) documents for the Safety Improvements.
Notes: An optional …
Bullick Hollow Road/Bike Safety Improvements in Austin
www.texasbids.net
UPDATED Request for Qualification – Bullick Hollow Road/Bike Safety Improvements
Prebid: 07/12/17 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: UPDATED Request for Qualification – Bullick Hollow Road/Bike Safety Improvements
Owner Solic Number: Q1706-003-LP
Status: design
Report: 7882499
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis
Location: Austin
Scope: Professional engineering services for the road/bike safety improvements. The Consultant shall provide professional engineering services to produce a preliminary schematic alternatives layout, preliminary and final Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (“PS&Eâ€) documents for the Project.
Notes: An optional pre-proposal conference will be held for this project on July 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., Central Standard Time, Purchasing Office Conference Room, at 700 Lavaca, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701. Q & A deadline: Jul 17, 2017 10:00:00 AM MDT.
Plans: From Owner. See attached file. Please note that attached files are for review purpose only.
Outside Link: …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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Beginner Ride Every Tuesday from Album Park… We will teach you the ABC's of group riding and gear shifting…. https://t.co/hyvi5TVBtH
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) July 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/887761343448743936
We're putting together a street art map for a #BCycle tour of Houston! Where's your favorite graffiti around town? #houston #bikeshare pic.twitter.com/zFIvUV5AFN
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) July 19, 2017
Registration is open! Clear your calendar for the weekend because you don't want to miss this one…. https://t.co/QRRh4kAYjx
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 19, 2017
Are you ready to ride? Hot Rocks 2017 is coming SOON! Register online TODAY at https://t.co/NTkswqwg1E! pic.twitter.com/F30OPwDkum
— HotRocksBikeRide (@HotRocksBike) July 19, 2017
Today is the final day of joint Cyclist police officer training at @UTAustinPolice Ride like the wind and keep those streets safe! pic.twitter.com/zBFF1yAWzX
— Bike UT (@bikeut) July 19, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Wheelie Fun Social Bike Ride – Houston, TX https://t.co/qAG9rnu7Uh
Join us for a leisurely bike ride t… https://t.co/fEJLgYo21O
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 20, 2017
New Event McAllister Park (Mountain Bike) [Beginner/IntermediÂate] – San Antonio, TX For full details, including t… https://t.co/oqH9lyNw0r
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 20, 2017
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP se… https://t.co/2ZX2R3n7lZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 20, 2017
New Event Maintenance Clinic – EVERYTHING Chains! Fix 'em, Clean 'em, Lube 'em, Change 'em … https://t.co/2ugNEQGflH
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 20, 2017