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Texas Bicycling News Digest May 16th 2018

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Riding Along The Rio Grande

By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com

From Orange TX to Lake Arthur, LA: The Bank Hotel

Wednesday May 16, 2018, 348 miles (560 km) – Total so far: 1,000 miles (1,609 km)

We have ridden 348 miles since my last entry. The part of Louisiana that we’ve been crossing is all new terrain to me. The roads are flat, inching as close as they dare to the Gulf Coastline without falling into a swamp. The coastline is built of swamps, inlets, miniature peninsulas, waterways, bayous, rivers, rivulets, and canals running parallel to levees. We keep our eyes peeled for alligators sunning themselves on the roadways. So far we’ve only seen road kill gators, and we hope things stay that way!

We rode 44 miles today basically without stopping and I wasn’t even …

Cycling company opening major regional campus in Plano, plans to hire 400 workers

By Korri Kezar | www.bizjournals.com

Indoor cycling company Peloton has announced it will open a “key regional campus” in Plano’s Legacy Central development, with plans to hire 400 workers over the next few years

The 27,518-square-foot office space will supplement Peloton’s New York headquarters and be the company’s first member support center outside New York City. It also has a field operations site in Arlington. …

FUELING STATIONS

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IT’S TIME TO HELP AUSTIN’S COMMUTERS FUEL UP FOR THEIR RIDES INTO WORK ON B2WD 2018!

Bike Austin’s partners are hosting over 40 stations and plan to welcome nearly 1,500 bike commuters this year!

Biking to work is: FUN, HEALTHY, GREEN, and SAVES MONEY! People are more likely to ride their bikes for transportation when there is built-in social support. Bike To Work Day Fueling Stations are HIGH ENERGY stops that help keep the momentum going! ,,,

Bike advocates looking to beef up bike parking requirements in Austin

by Adam Hammons | cbsaustin.com

Bike advocates are working on a resolution that could beef up the city code for bike parking, but some business owners worry this could add another costly hurdle with the city.

In the monthly Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) meeting Tuesday night, members talked about the possibility of changing the city code for bicycle parking. Currently city code does …

Captains Blog – 05/16/2018 – Changes for 2018

by Sameer Gokhale | cycling.powweb.com

There are quite a few changes happening in 2018. The Velo Valero board has spend a lot of time having a lively discussion on the forthcoming changes. Here is a sneak peak at some of the changes.

Team Logo
One of the biggest change is the team logo. Yes, we are getting a brand new logo! Valero as a company recently refreshed their logo. We were #fueledby this change and came up with a brand new logo of our own. It will be revealed shortly and from what I have seen (feeling jealous now?) its pretty awesome!

Jersey
Another change is the new team Jersey. The board is throwing everything but the kitchen sink when it comes to ideas for the new …

Ditch the metal for a pedal with this guide to Austin’s Bike to Work Day 2018

By Melissa Gaskill | austin.culturemap.com


Bike Austin, the city’s largest bicycling advocacy and education organization, hosts Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18. Austin is one of only 52 major cities participating in the nationwide event encouraging people to bike to work by giving riders the chance to score free food, drinks, and prizes.

Participants in B2WD have a chance to win a pair of 2018 ACL Music Festival tickets from C3 Presents and can enjoy free passes and shower use at …

Township hosts Bike The Woodlands Day on Saturday, May 19, 2018

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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (May 15, 2018) – National Bike Month is celebrated across North America in May, and for the sixth consecutive year The Woodlands will be also be celebrating this growing tradition with an abundance of fun events throughout the month for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

The Woodlands Township in partnership with Bike The Woodlands Coalition will be recognizing National Bike Month in May, and has planned more than 40 individual activities and events throughout the month. The highlight …

Greater Houston athletic activities listings: May 18-20

Terry St. John | www.houstonchronicle.com

A look at athletic activities for the weekend of Friday, May 18 to Sunday, May 20 around the greater Houston area

CYCLING

BikeHouston and the City of Houston are partnering to promote riding-to-work day Friday from several starting points. Group rides will have a ride leader to demonstrate how to safely commute to work. Start times depend on locations, and all rides will arrive at Hermann Square no later than 7:30 a.m. for a celebratory ride to downtown. Visit bikehouston.org.

Let’s Do This Houston offers two themed ride events this weekend. At 7:30 p.m. Friday is 90s Hip-Hop and R&B Night Light Vibe, and at 7 p.m. Saturday is J. Cole KOD night. Both rides on Dutch bikes begin at Third Ward Tours, 2301 Elgin St., and stop at various neighborhood hotspots. Visit letsdothishouston on Facebook.

BCO Farmer’s Market Bike Ride starts at Onion Creek Café, 3106 White Oak Dr., at 8 a.m. Saturday to explore Houston farmers’ markets. The 12- to 15-mile ride lasts about three hours. Contact info@bayoucityoutdoors.com.

How to Plan Your Bike Route – Fort Worth

pattersonpersonalinjury.com

We analyzed every traffic accident over the past 6 years to find out which intersections are the most dangerous in Fort Worth. Using the data, we created a map to help visualize where most of the accidents happened. Click on the image to access the interactive map and filter the accidents by year.

8 AM start: Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 8:00 AM

Govalle Park
5200 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX

4 Austin Cyclists Went

We’re riding out at 8 AM for summer! A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailhead at Govalle Park to the Abrupt End and return. Round trip is about 20 miles. The trail is paved for the entire distance, with a 1/2 mile hill on the outbound. We’ll regroup at the top of the hill on the outbound a…

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Houston cyclists ride in silence to honor, raise awareness for those who’ve died

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Area cyclist ride down Sunset during a 10-mile route on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Houston. Over 100 local riders were joining other cyclists worldwide in the “Ride of Silence” to bring attention to those who have died while riding their bicycles on local roads.

BikeHouston joined cyclists worldwide for a slow-paced, silent ride Wednesday night in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. …

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