Texas Bicycling News Digest March 25th 2018
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Bikes everywhere! Dockless bikes up access, sometimes chaos
By: JAMIE STENGLE | www.wpxi.com
DALLAS (AP) – Shared bikes that can be left wherever the rider ends up are helping more people get access to the mode of transportation that reduces car traffic and increases exercise. But they are also producing some chaos – discarded bikes cluttering public spaces, blocking sidewalks and even placed in trees and lakes. …
City will be installing downtown bike lanes
By Trevor Hawes | www.mrt.com
The city of Midland is getting ready to install bicycle lanes downtown, as well as other pedestrian infrastructure improvements, after receiving a half million dollars from the federal government.
The city applied for and received $501,630 from the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program (TASA). To qualify, the city had to match 20 percent of the funding, totaling $125,408. The total project cost is $627,038. …
PHOTOS: Tour of Corsicana Bike Race
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Many of downtown’s roads were closed off Saturday as hundreds of bikers zoomed down brick streets to compete in Corsicana’s biggest bike race of the year.
The seventh annual Tour of Corsicana was held March 24 and 25 in partnership with the Corsicana & Navarro County Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday was the queen stage of the Tour of Corsicana. Racers battled a grueling 22 mile loop across the Blackland prairies southwest of Corsicana.
Stone Fort ride selects new routes
By NICOLE BRADFORD | dailysentinel.com
Now in its third year, the Old Stone Fort Bike Ride is undergoing some changes largely based on rider feedback.
Southern Tier USA 2018
By Dennis Hughes | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Kountze to DeRidder, LA: 84.8 miles, 1034 ft
Sunday March 25, 2018, 85 miles (137 km) – Total so far: 1,853 miles (2,982 km)
Cloudy and humid as we left Kountze for our last day of riding in TX. Once again, a variety of roads, narrow two-lane straight roads, country, back roads , with loose dogs, though no damage, and a four lane road with a nice wide 8 foot shoulder.
We road almost 85 miles and climbed about 1000 ft and everybody was in by 2:45. …
The Limo Bikes to Bayous and Beaches
By Marilyn Swett | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Stephenville, TX to the other side of the street: Meditation, healing, and rerouting
Sunday March 25, 2018, 2 miles (3 km) – Total so far: 167 miles (269 km)
“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve yourself from an empty vessel.†– Eleanor Brownn
Well, we’ve only been on the road for 4 days and already are taking an off day! The headwinds and constant pushing on the pedals really did a number on Don. He has some numbness and tingling on one foot so we decided to give it a day of rest to hopefully recover.
It also helped that we awoke to low hanging clouds – you could barely see across the road! That would not have been safe riding conditions. The wind had also shifted again and once more from the south. Oh joy, another headwind! …
Teacher disallows bike/car-free option in “plan your future” assignmnt
MichaelBluejay | bicycleaustin.info
My daughter (senior in high school) has an assignment in which she’s supposed to make a budget as though she were living alone and had to pay all her own expenses. The students weren’t allowed to plan to bike and be car-free, because (according to my daughter), the teacher said, “You might get a flat tire when you’re …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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My Texas Velo View ride group went to Fredericksburg this weekend and also got a bonus lesson in @teamwolfpackracing pic.twitter.com/gyy1lXeMVG
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) March 26, 2018
Scenes from tonight's Bike World Alamo Heights: Sunday P.M. Road Ride. Great ride tonight – even with a slight hiccup!
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) March 26, 2018
After a great TEAM effort, @JustinDStanley holds on to Overall Lead at #tourofcorsicana and wins the P12 stage Race. Full results and podium picture to come! #elbowzracing
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 25, 2018
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Check out all these bike winners from today’s #SundayFunday during the Givens Park clean up! We â¤ï¸making our youth happy! @AustinPolAssoc @AustinCityParks pic.twitter.com/7p78UxsXBp
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) March 25, 2018
After a great TEAM effort, @JustinDStanley holds on to Overall Lead at #tourofcorsicana and wins the P12 stage Race. Full results and podium picture to come! #elbowzracing
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 25, 2018
.@JustinDStanley wins #tourofcorsicana P12 Overall after a tough final Stage 3 road race and a great team effort! #elbowzracing #iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/2i9WTXSdAT
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 25, 2018
#bricksquad #tourofcorsicana pic.twitter.com/IcO2828wDK
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 25, 2018
Me and my bae.
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.#wearerbm #matrixcycling #richardsonbikemart #richbikemart #huffines… https://t.co/hqmPPWTdb6— Catherine Moore (@Pigtailracer) March 25, 2018
Enjoying the moment 🙌😎#SundayFunday
PC: 1dirtycupcakehttps://t.co/YemJ9ZRlDU#WeAreRBM #Dallas pic.twitter.com/42X7yIUdZ9
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) March 25, 2018
Here's the sprint for the D men. Looks like Daniel was our top finisher. Aaron crashed but managed to finish. Morgan came in just behind. Women's A & A men to follow next. Jason still sits in 4th, with Amy 9th. https://t.co/1K14tabzM4
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 25, 2018
The crew for the day @SundayStreetHTX pic.twitter.com/sJGb5sypAD
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 25, 2018
Team @atxwolfpack goes 1-3 in tonight's #tourofcorsicana Stage 2 Twilight Criterium with Carolyn Defoore in 1st and Amanda Eid in 3rd place!#rothetraining pic.twitter.com/ONwQsdo7p5
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) March 25, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Upper Valley Tour Groups B & C – El Paso, TX • Distance: Usually 20-25 miles
• Roll Out: 9:00 am
• Pace: (Group B 14-17 mph) (Group C 12-14 mph) Note: Group C rides should have a minimum of 2 riders for safety
• Details: No Drop Ride. Route… https://t.co/yLbC6fv5VF— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2018
New Event PAYDIRT – ARR Trail Crew / WC Drainage and Berm building – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/WTHYDvg0t2https://t.co/88thwKg3Wn
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.
With expected rains, there will l… https://t.co/9cFygcNSQk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2018
New Event Saturday Upper Valley Vuelta Group B – El Paso, TX • Distance:  25-30 miles • Roll Out: 9:00 am • Pace: 14-17 mph • Details:   This ride will take you through the upper valley winding around most likely stopping at the Anthony Country C… https://t.co/JpBA0lAQWi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2018
New Event Columbus-Weimar, Southern Loop https://t.co/CHhO8xoVc3
STARTER: Ronald
We'll ride the SOUTHERN LOOPS today, store in Weimar, ca. 43 miles. Shorter options possible.
This ride has several options between 24 and 58 miles, with flat to roll… https://t.co/2H4W8hm3h3— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2018
New Event TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM – Richardson, TX TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM at Richardson, TXhttps://t.co/z7IENiwXiThttps://t.co/huzwjfa4nz
Category Distance Start Fee Prizes Field Limit
A RACE- P-1-2-3 60 minutes 7:10 PM $20 CASH AND MERCHANDISE 75
… https://t.co/nlIS5CwSyx— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2018