Texas Bicycling News Digest January 9th 2018
Your Next Walk, Hike Or Bike Ride Could Help Fort Worth City Planners Design Paths
By Molly Evans | keranews.org
Fort Worth city planners are using data from an activity tracking app to help inform the design of local foot and bike paths.
With the help of the Texas Department of Transportation, the city has gained access to data compiled by Strava Metro. Millions of people track and upload their runs and rides to Strava every week, according to the app’s website. Strava Metro makes …
He was riding his bike after midnight. That was the first clue something was off
By Domingo Ramirez Jr. | www.star-telegram.com
WEATHERFORD
This was one bicycle ride that Steven Harold Schepker will not forget anytime soon.
Schepker was in the Parker County Jail after being stopped for having no lights on his bicycle early Tuesday morning on South Main Street. …
2018 Cycling Goals
the surly biker | thesurlybiker.wordpress.com
In 2017 my goal was 2500 miles – but after dislocating my knee, and the flooding from Hurricane Harvey – I came up well short. Though I will say a little over 1600 miles isn’t too …
Enrich Your Bike Life: Volunteer!
Wheel Brothers | www.wheelbrothers.com
Featuring the 2017-18 Skill and Age Based Cyclocross Championship of Texas!
This weekend the 2017-18 Skill and Age Based Cyclocross Championship of Texas was held at Panther Pavilion in Fort Worth, TX. It was a fantastic weekend featuring a very challenging cyclocross course, including a sand pit, a flyover and some talented heckling! Many cyclists were there as participants, volunteers or both. It just so happens that …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Great write up. Support those who make our beloved sport happen. https://t.co/GIBWqDMb3i
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) January 10, 2018
Did you know that a limited # of bike racks are available for small biz and orgs serving the public? Only requirements: Install rack & maintain for 3 years. This could provide SA with a healthier, quicker and safer way to commute. https://t.co/Sms1S0sJJw #sanantonio #bcyclesatx pic.twitter.com/4AKsuuMmIB
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) January 10, 2018
Nearly 30,000 cubic yards of sediment hauled off during post-Harvey cleanup along @buffalobayou (before and after below). Changes are also being made to popular dog park. Read more here: https://t.co/V4oxy8YQNN #khou11 pic.twitter.com/s7nEWf7BTj
— Jason Miles (@JMilesKHOU) January 9, 2018
Read the latest post-Hurricane Harvey update regarding the state of Buffalo Bayou Park, trails along #BuffaloBayou, the Johnny Steele Dog Park and more here: https://t.co/o1b9k3ucQp pic.twitter.com/9zcyUSVTg3
— Buffalo Bayou Partnership (@buffalobayou) January 10, 2018
Well said @TexasHighways and a well written article. Thank you for including us in your January issue. An honor for us to be in your highly respected magazine. https://t.co/MTxqyVxrKQ
— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) January 9, 2018
Little Bellas, a national girls mountain biking & mentorship is coming to Austin! A non-competitive & fun-centered program, Little Bellas pairs strong female mentors with young girls & focuses on playing bike games, exploring trails & making new friends. https://t.co/8xHxifiKam
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) January 9, 2018
Check out this worth-the-read @startelegram editorial about bike sharing. "More bike systems doesn’t necessarily equal a more bike-friendly city." https://t.co/FkSTMKbNdm
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) January 9, 2018
Here are some preliminary results from the survey. We got 204 responses. An overwhelming… https://t.co/6FjShGLdJd
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) January 9, 2018
We can't wait for you to join us at the #ATLAS2018 Ride on Saturday, June 2nd! We're so excited to have @mikethompsonx4 as our ATLAS Ride Chair and can't wait to kick off our 15th annual Texas 4000 ride with all of you! https://t.co/VbDX7dBWB9
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) January 9, 2018