Texas Bicycling News Digest March 5th 2018
Dallas’ 18,000 Bike Share Bikes Are Especially Treacherous for the Blind
Stephen Young | www.dallasobserver.com
For Eric Burton, the sidewalks of his Bryan Place neighborhood have always been a hazard. Burton, left blind by a degenerative eye condition, struggles daily with paths that are uneven, buckled and cracked, but he’s learned to deal with it. Over the past seven months, however, a new obstacle has cropped up in his neighborhood and others around downtown Dallas — …
Bike route shaped in my state
by alejandro9561 | www.reddit.com
NRH Mayor’s Monthly Bike Ride-April 3
dallas.carpediem.cd
We are gearing up for the first ride of the 2018 season! Join Mayor Oscar Trevino rolling through the NRH Community on the monthly ‘Round the Town with Oscar bike rides. This is a family friendly ride and open to all ages. It is a great opportunity to get outdoors, meet new people, be active and ride through NRH! This first ride will begin and end at Cross Timbers Park, 7680 Douglas Lane. Keep an eye out for new locations for the rest of the 2018 rides. Round the Town with Oscar is sponsored by the City of NRH and Bicycles Inc. …
Bid on Bicycle Fest Tents and Furnishings in Irving
www.texasbids.net
Owner Solic Number: 3B064-18AM Status: bidding Report: 8473609
Country : United States State: TX County: Dallas Location: Irving
Scope: Bicycle fest tents and furnishings.
Notes: Question cutoff date: 3/6/2018 11:00 AM (MT).
Plans: From Owner.
Owner Type: Public
Buyer: Irving, City of – Purchasing Division
Address: 1st floor, 835 W. Irving Blvd PO Box 152288
City: Irving State: TX Zip/Postal Code: 75060
TEL: 972-721-2600 …
New MTB program for girls 7-13
littlebellas.com
Program Details
Ages:7-13
Dates:4/5 | 4/12 | 4/19 | 4/26 | 5/10 | 5/17 | 5/24 | 5/31
Fees:$199 Inaugural Season Pricing!
Time:5:45 – 7:45pm
Location:Brushy Creek Lake Park 3300 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Spring in Texas, does it get any better? The weather is amazing and the riding, even better. Kids are may still in school but there is no better way to shake out those classroom sitting cobwebs than the Little Bellas Austin Spring Program.
The Austin Thursday program meets eight select Thursdays at Brushy Creek Lake Park through the …
Kate’s adventures
www.elpasoinc.com
Saturday, March 10 on “The El Paso History Radio Show†with Jackson Polk and Melissa Sargent, find out about an adventurous woman who made her mark in El Paso. Kate Moore Brown was the first woman to graduate from an El Paso high school, and the city’s first art teacher. But she was also the first El Paso woman to ride a bicycle. Her pedaling adventures are being honored with a special bike ride on March 17. Find out how you can take part. …
Robin Stallings Wins Bike League’s Advocate of the Year Award
www.biketexas.org
BikeTexas is delighted to announce that our own Executive Director, Robin Stallings, was awarded the Advocate of the Year Award by the League of American Bicyclists at the National Bike Summit. …
Arden Road
Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
Arden Road
March 3, 2018
San Angelo, Texas
Nice turn out despite the overcast, possibility of showers, and a 16 mph wind. Conditions did not deter Jeffri, Mel, Brian, Tyler, Rick, Carlos, Dan and LeAnn, as well as Adam. …
Step-Up Ride for Sat., Mar 10th, 8:00 AM Start
jtotaro | www.planobicycle.org
I’ll be out of the area so I’m putting the ride announcement out very early this week, won’t be around to update until late on Friday, so look for any update needed based on changing conditions on Facebook. According to the weather as of now for Saturday, there’s a slight chance of rain and the winds will be moderate to strong but there’s a high chance we’ll be able to get the ride in — maybe even be able to do the whole standard course (with trail and the usual sprint zones). On Saturday morning, any delay or cancellation notice will be posted by 6:15 AM Saturday morning if it’s obvious enough …
Bike Share Bikes Appearing Where They Aren’t Legal
By Jason Allen | dfw.cbslocal.com
FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – Down a sidewalk, against traffic, a rider on a bike from bike share company ofo, pedaled his way through downtown Fort Worth Monday.
On the other side of the Trinity River, in the parking lot of an empty commercial building, another of the bright yellow bikes was neatly arranged …
Experience the Beauty and Charm of the 45th Annual Easter Hill Country Tour
By Sonia Ramirez | texashillcountry.com
Bicycle enthusiasts unite as the 45th Annual Easter Hill Country Tour (EHCT) is right around the corner and ready for you to ride into the beautiful hills and scenery only the Hill Country has to offer. The event is set for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 30 – April 1, 2018.
This year’s host is the Houston Bicycle Club waiting to welcome you to enjoy …
3/10 GRAVEL RIDE
TonyW |www.planobicycle.org
Trying this again:
Inaugural GRAVEL ride!
If you have been waiting to join your PBA buds on an adventure, come join us for the inaugural GRAVEL ride Saturday, March 10th. Be ready to roll at 8 am!
We will be meeting at Celina Elementary School, 550 S Utah Dr, Celina, TX and riding a course of approximately 33 miles with an estimated average speed in the 10-12 mph range.
Bring your Gravel/Cross/Mountain bike out and join the fun! For those who have never ridden gravel before but are curious here are a few tips: …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
My brother had a better finish in his races this past weekend than what I did, I better start stepping it up
— Jesus (@SrCampy) March 6, 2018
This weekends race may be a small local TX state race, but certainly has some national and international victories pic.twitter.com/2UGSFs64El
— Jesus (@SrCampy) March 6, 2018
Thank you so much, @BikeLeague. I'm thrilled and honored to join the distinguished ranks of Advocate of the Year. #NBS18 pic.twitter.com/CoZJ25wxxc
— Robin Stallings (@RobinStallings) March 6, 2018
Flexin’ our new name around San Antonio, NBD 💪ðŸ¼ðŸ‘ŠðŸ¼ðŸš² #SWellcycle pic.twitter.com/Mwfg3RK8xq
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) March 6, 2018
With a growing list of walkable, bikable locations in the denser parts of Houston, who wouldn't want to make Clutch City their next move? https://t.co/x41ldpaXxI
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) March 5, 2018
#PortHOU is excited to sponsor the Houston Parks Board's Bayou Greenway Day event March 24 at Tidwell Park! Experience the beauty of this waterway next month. More info -> https://t.co/k7Cx5zMWrj. @HouParksBoard pic.twitter.com/legYct9WvM
— Port Houston (@Port_Houston) March 5, 2018
Hiking and biking along the Barton Creek Greenbelt in ATX yesterday. pic.twitter.com/aYuQDg7u6L
— Ian Shelton (@IanShelton1997) March 5, 2018
A little National Bike Summit news to share on this beautiful Monday morning!! Texas is seriously representing… https://t.co/KfWARP3ldk
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) March 5, 2018
One Week and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association 2017 Comfort Climb will be done. Come on out and… https://t.co/I18rOA8SfA
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) March 5, 2018
Summer is approaching quickly and camps for kiddos fill up fast. Here’s an option at the Cedar Park YMCA. https://t.co/Qyguy7L45V
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) March 5, 2018
You know it… I know it… NOW everyone knows it…
Shawnee Trail Cycling Club, you have been named by the… https://t.co/02eM4Bq5ll
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) March 5, 2018
San Marcos, Texas State University partnering to offer dockless bike sharing | Community Impact Newspaper https://t.co/F4zIWex1vI pic.twitter.com/T8MOF0u6s1
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 5, 2018
Cycling? Zumba? Walking? What will you be doing this upcoming #SSHTX! We'll see you March 25: https://t.co/XIb7EsS92i pic.twitter.com/T7AMBmK4ft
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) March 5, 2018
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) March 5, 2018
The inaugural Bikeshare 4 Brews tour is Wednesday, March 28! We'll stop at 4 local breweries and have a tasty pint and snacks at each. Tickets are $25 and include a BCycle rental, pints, snacks and a swag bag. All proceeds will benefit the First Mile program. pic.twitter.com/pMYCRKejQo
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) March 5, 2018
New bike racks just installed by the SEA building! Be safe and Lock your bike! #BikeUT #LockitRight pic.twitter.com/8kaD4BHih6
— Bike UT (@bikeut) March 5, 2018
And another two new bike racks outside ART building! Great place to park and get a cup of coffee! ☕ï¸ðŸš² pic.twitter.com/5AAQK6LtxF
— Bike UT (@bikeut) March 5, 2018
Need to make a quick trip from work to the polls tomorrow? We have #HoustonBCycle stations at a number of polling sites, including Montie Beach Park and Leonel Castillo Community Center. Check our map to see if your poll is near one of our 56 stations! https://t.co/wL0565NvMY
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) March 5, 2018
The BP MS 150 is a weekend full of amazing people coming together helping to create a world FREE of MS. Thank you to the amazing people who cheer on our riders and provide support that motivates and inspires everyone! pic.twitter.com/6YYp8JhnFn
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) March 5, 2018