Texas Bicycling News Digest January 19th 2018
City manager warns bike share companies to clean up mess
Alisha Ebrahimji and Matt Howerton | www.wfaa.com
The City of Dallas is taking action against bike share companies across the town and warning them if they don’t clean up the eyesore their bikes leave, they’ll have no choice but to take control.
City Manager T.C. Broadnax sent a letter to …
UPDATED Construction of Abram Street, Phase 1 – Street Improvements (cooper Street To Collins Street) and Phase 2 – Abram Area Bicycle & Pedestrian District
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 01/24/18 2:00 PM Prebid: 01/03/18 2:00 PM
Solicitation Title: UPDATED Construction of Abram Street, Phase 1 – Street Improvements (cooper Street To Collins Street) and Phase 2 – Abram Area Bicycle & Pedestrian District
Owner Solic Number: 0902-90-035, PWST10009 Status: bidding Report: 8246513
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Arlington
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged), WBE (Woman Biz Enterprise)
Scope: Phase 1 of this project consists of street improvements and appurtenances of Abram Street from Cooper Street to Collins Street and will be funded by the City. Phase 2 of this project, entitled Abram Area Bicycle & Pedestrian District (Cooper Street Center Street) is for the enhancement of the parkway and will be federally funded, hence subjected to federal requirements.
Notes: This solicitation has some or all federal funding, additional requirements may apply. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement. A PRE-BID MEETING will be held for this project on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Public Works and Transportation Conference Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 101 W. Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010. If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Andrea Ruales, P.E., at 817-459-6368 or at Andrea.Ruales@arlingtontx.gov.
Plans: From Owner.
Bond: 5% bid bond
Update Notes: Addendum #1 attached.
Owner Type: Public …
EDITORIAL: Get ready to run this weekend RGV
THE MONITOR EDITORIAL BOARD | www.themonitor.com
One of the best attributes of the Rio Grande Valley — one that many up North envy — is our climate. Yes, it may be cold and drizzly today but the sun and warmth is supposed to return this weekend (seriously) just in time for the McAllen Kids Marathon on Saturday, and the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Memorial Run on Sunday. …
… The first 200 children into the Expo can get a free bicycle helmet from the UTRGV School of Medicine. There will be free asthma screenings for children and free blood pressure checks for adults by Rio Grande Regional Hospital, as well as runner education. …
Light Distribution Ride: A Rewarding Experience For Volunteers
bikehouston.org
Meet Randall Ard, Our Volunteer Bringing Light to the Third Ward
Have you thought about going on a light distribution ride but figure it would be one or all of these: scary, unfamiliar, dangerous?
Volunteer Randall Ard wants you to know that the ride is one of BikeHouston’s best regular events, and the rewards are great.
“My favorite thing about LDR is seeing smiles on faces when they get them lights put on,†said …
This weekend’s rides: Bee Creek! Red Horn!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
It looks like we are finally getting a break and should have a nice weekend! Let’s once again celebrate on the beautiful Bee Creek route. It is a super easy 62 miles and the route can be found here: …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Saturday Ride Information 1/20/2018
Meet Hospital Parking Lot
8:30am
Ride to Fabens
Cat B20/B18
Ride Leaders… https://t.co/BDCxy99cAn— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) January 20, 2018
Great day at team camp, great long ride with the boys @TeamWindsorDoor pic.twitter.com/Ry4XnbXGc4
— Jesus (@SrCampy) January 19, 2018
Last night @DallasCityMgr told the bike-share companies to clean up or else. This morning on @dfwticket, Mayor @Mike_Rawlings said he told the five rental companies operating here, "There are some new rules we're going to have to live by." Listen here: https://t.co/5qG2ACMDPY pic.twitter.com/OxZjhKrlg7
— Robert Wilonsky (@RobertWilonsky) January 19, 2018
Bundled up for The KickStand SA's Bikes, Bars & Stars ride. Next one is February 21st. Hopefully it will be a… https://t.co/7nZw1vCEpT
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) January 19, 2018
We'll be riding through Garden Ridge tomorrow morning. Wheels down at 9 AM! https://t.co/a9SEls1rsv pic.twitter.com/PjqXJfp8QG
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) January 19, 2018
The @austintexasgov @bikeaustin Violet Crown Trail is coming along quickly! #bikeaustin #violetcrowntrail pic.twitter.com/7UdiJxJZK3
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) January 19, 2018
MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND
7:35PM CST
Spinistry Monday Group RideDESCRIPTION
The goal with the Spinistry Monday… https://t.co/9Vd4fekFoU— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 19, 2018
Watch this great interview on #BikeHoustonNOW with Jorge Bustamante from @HOU_DOTr talking about #TacticalUrbanism and how we were able to transform Elysian.https://t.co/p2KoklnI4d
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) January 19, 2018
Sat Rides are ON!!! CPS rides will be headed NORTH tomorrow! Always look forward to the first ride after a… https://t.co/bcd8OGaAMX
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) January 19, 2018
We are sending good vibes to the boss @BenSpies11 who is on the road to recovery after a little tumble on the bike. https://t.co/2GUQxgjfXo
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) January 18, 2018
It’s a great ride plus you get to meet all the @Texas4000 riders 🚴ðŸ½â€â™€ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ½â€â™‚ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ½â€â™€ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ½â€â™‚ï¸ #cyclinglife #getoutside https://t.co/m7FUk1Insb
— DMFTC (@DMFiTCamp) January 19, 2018
Out at team training camp this weekend I guess I can say my racing season has begun, my first will be in 2 weeks
— Jesus (@SrCampy) January 19, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 2018 Texas Mtn. Bike Championship Series Rules Signoff – Austin, TX 2018 Texas Mtn. Bike Championship Series Rules Signoff at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/NL14HgVj9Nhttps://t.co/0qAXv3CEfs
Category 1 & Pro Men
Pro/Cat 1 Men $0
C1 Men 15-18 $0
Ca… https://t.co/AW37Ua5kwD— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 20, 2018
New Event Tour de Wildflower Trails Bike Ride – Linden, TX Tour de Wildflower Trails Bike Ride at Linden, TXhttps://t.co/Ti1nR67CvNhttps://t.co/0Gi0isJFBW
Category Distance Start Fee Prizes
Green Route Bike Ride 8 miles 9:30 AM $30 Medal for all par… https://t.co/edbGksnPqR— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 20, 2018