Texas Bicycling News Digest January 7th 2018
Highland Park outlaws bike sharing activity
Matt Howerton | www.wfaa.com
HIGHLAND PARK, TX—While the City of Dallas and Plano weigh what to do with rental bikes scattered throughout their cities, Highland Park is making a swift stand.
If you’ve been through Downtown Dallas you probably have seen the hundreds of rental bikes you can pay to ride. …
Video: Highland Park Passes Ordinance to Clean Up Rental Bikes
www.nbcdfw.com
Highland Park says it will soon start impounding any rental bikes that are left on public property and will charge the bike companies a fee, up to $100, to retrieve the bikes.
The Town Council passed the new ordinance is in response to the influx of rental bikes recently in the city of Dallas. …
Saturday Ride from Cycleworkswww.brazosportbicycleclub.com
Brazosport Bicycle Club |
Saturday January 13, 2018 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Weekly on Saturday
106 Dixie Dr., Clute TX 77531 (map)
Leaving from Cycleworks at 8a.
Runners still waiting for safety improvements along Austin’s popular hike-and-bike trail after attacks
By Arezow Doost | kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On any given day Austin’s hike-and-bike trails are packed with runners, walkers and bikers.
Hemant Makan is a regular. “I’ve been running here since I came to UT … 1991,†he said.
Makan said he was hoping to see safety improvements along the trail after several …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Congratulations, Strike Cycling Team and Jon for starting off 2018 juuuuust right. Get it, crew. https://t.co/3AHRlMgGjF
— Durata Training (@DurataTraining) January 7, 2018
Cyclists are enjoying the White Oak Trail to Buffalo Bayou trail connector. Ride through here when you get a chance! https://t.co/iwCq1W4XXP
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) January 7, 2018
Great to see @tylerclouti Win the Texas State Jersey. Happy for you Bud. #crossis boss pic.twitter.com/BASaO3XdrY
— Bob Sandusky (@gdusky) January 7, 2018
2nd place for my oldest Son. Texas State Championships, Fort Worth Texas. #texas #rbm @rdusky99 @HenrySandusky pic.twitter.com/r7xst8KSF4
— Bob Sandusky (@gdusky) January 7, 2018
Who knew there were this many miles of trails in south Austin? First mountain bike ride of the year was 50+ miles. #SinglespeedLife pic.twitter.com/hrHDz516jg
— John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) January 7, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride Grand Finale – Flower Mound, TX https://t.co/AmwU8Iv0Oi
Bringing it back to our "home trail!" As always we'll have a "first time rider," beginner, beginner-intermediate, and intermediate groups led by … https://t.co/AG8pwwSygl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 7, 2018
New Event Fall Glampout – Flower Mound, TX https://t.co/pCTh0DPAQ8
Join us for a super fun weekend of glamorous camping (a.k.a. Glamping), riding & hanging out with your fellow Dirt Side Sisters and lady shredders!
Our mission to #getmorewomenrid… https://t.co/KW4nAbXLtB— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 7, 2018
New Event Maintenance Clinic – Grapevine, TX https://t.co/WnHUBV2GHz
Join us for some fun at the brewery! Grab and beer and learn some new maintenance skills! More Details to come…
Dirt Side Sisters members can participate for free. Non-membe… https://t.co/aJFDLcX5xa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 7, 2018
New Event Rock Solid Advanced Skills Clinic: Trail Features & Man-Made Obstacles – Grapevine, TX https://t.co/UjJ133Wgbx
Rock Solid Advanced Skills Clinic: Trail Features & Man-Made Obstacles is for those who want to increase their skill level on a v… https://t.co/6wyLxcdr6u
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 7, 2018
New Event Climbing and Descending Skills Clinic- SAVE THE DATE https://t.co/tngdZ4KAlA
SAVE THE DATE for our Climbing and Descending Clinic at Sansom Park on Saturday, April 21st, 2018! Have you ever wondered whether to stand, sit, or how to keep tha… https://t.co/CBCr2Y84BD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 7, 2018