Texas Bicycling News Digest December 22nd 2017
Local boy donates bike money to help other kids
By ALEXIS AGUIRRE | www.valleymorningstar.com
HARLINGEN — Many kids would love a new bike for Christmas.
But young William Carlson is just fine going without one for awhile.
The second of four boys, William is an average 7-year-old boy who enjoys science and the outdoors. …
Bike Houston’s Annual Christmas Lights Bike Ride – on a unicycle!
Scott Speedster S40 | www.reddit.com
Bring on Bike Sharing. Jumbled or not, They’re Way Better Than Cars.
Jim Schutze | www.dallasobserver.com
Oh, right, I’m so offended by all those terrible bike-share bikes showing up around town, polluting the landscape by their unaesthetic presence. No, I’m not. You know what does offend me? Cars. Trucks. Last time I checked, bikes weren’t giving kids leukemia. …
Bid on Construction of a 10′ Wide Bike/Pedestrian Trail in Keller
www.texasbids.net
Prebid: 01/11/18 2:00 PM
Solicitation Title: Construction of a 10′ Wide Bike/Pedestrian Trail
Status: bidding Report: 8301701
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Keller
Scope: Construction of a 10′ wide bike/pedestrian trail and other improvements.
Notes: Deadline for questions is 01/16/18, 2:00 PM. A Non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at Thursday, 01/11/18, 2:00 PM, at the Keller City Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Room 106.
Plans: From Designer. non-refundable deposit of $75.00 per set.
Bond: 5% bid bond
Owner Type: Public
Dozens of kids sport new bikes thanks to Hispanic Contractor’s Association
KXAN Staff | kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN)– Dozens of children in Austin received a brand new bicycle for Christmas thanks to the Hispanic Contractor’s Association.
On Friday, the kids picked up their bikes with the help of the Austin Police Department. …
50 Christmas Bikes arrive for 50 Austin kids
By: Rudy Koski | www.fox7austin.com
Christmas came early on Friday for 50 Austin area kids. It came in the form of a brand new bike.
Every bike came with a smile. And as names were called out anticipation became exhilaration. A total of 50 children received bikes at St. Mary’s Church. It didn’t take long for wheels to start spinning as the kids took test rides. …
Christmas Cycles for CASA Kiddos
By Yantis Green | sanangelolive.com
SAN ANGELO, TX — Six Concho Valley children who recently entered the foster care system will have a merrier Christmas thanks to local Republican organizations. …
This weekend’s rides: Scenic to MJs! Red Horn!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
This Saturday we return to MJs via Mt. Bonnell! The route is 62 miles and can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/10498583. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!
Sunday is our usual …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Join us this Sat. 12/23 for a fun ride. Winter is all about base miles.
Ride info
Time: 8:30 am
Place: Big 8 on… https://t.co/DQcO4eueVJ— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) December 22, 2017
Mattress Mack hosts one of Houston's largest toy giveaways on Christmas Eve https://t.co/mn3vYhxyiI pic.twitter.com/93FA0oup1q
— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) December 22, 2017
Join us in Cibolo! https://t.co/c1NP5jnlSH pic.twitter.com/Qzio9QJXWW
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 22, 2017
The season is not over:
NTXCX Rockwall NYE, DEC 30-31 directly followed by The State Championships Jan 6-7th…. https://t.co/RtYTjplAXm— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) December 22, 2017
Houston mayor @SylvesterTurner and #hdrengineering hand out 50 donated bikes to children just in time for #Christmas pic.twitter.com/YbGMjWcc1T
— Gil Gredinger (@KPRC2Gil) December 22, 2017
Just a quick reminder that we will have a backup event in place for the 6/2 weekend for those who don't make the… https://t.co/IK7anwpv8Q
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 22, 2017
We like the sound of this!! More bike lanes!! 🙂 https://t.co/yeeZEv6xTo via @nbcdfw
— Dallas Bike Ride (@dallasbikeride) December 22, 2017