Texas Bicycling News Digest June 25th 2018
In El Paso, A Battle Over Development Is Simmering
www.texasstandard.org
Opponents also say the rugged desert terrain with its wide arroyos will just be too difficult to develop. But supporters of the plan say part of the trail system is on city-owned land, and right now, it’s considered vacant.
With its location in the far west corner of Texas in the Chihuahua Desert, El Paso often doesn’t get the same attention as other major Texas cities. But the city of El Paso is trying to change that. It’s building new developments and arenas to attract more companies, tourists and young professionals. …
Bid on Santa Maria Avenue Bicycle Land Project in Laredo
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 07/06/18 4:00 PM
Status: design Report: 8731532
Country : United States State: TX County: Webb Location: Laredo
Scope: Provide professional architectural/engineering services for surveys, design, and preparation of plans and specifications for avenue bicycle lane project.
Notes: Questions regarding the project should be directed to Mr. Robert A. Eads, City of Laredo TrafficDepartment Director at (956)795-1745, reads@ci.laredo.tx.us.
Plans: From Owner. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public
Upcoming Rides
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Tuesday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Tues Night Smackdown
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Handlebar Cyclery TNW
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Lite Bike
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 @ 7:05 PM
McIntyre’s Sprint Zone Wednesday
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 @ 6:20 PM
West Bike Scene @ Sun & Ski Memorial Mall
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Memorial Park Crit Series
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
Sugar Land Wednesday Night Worlds (WNW)
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Nite Bike
Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 7:05 PM
Thursday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)
Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Catalina Ride
Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 5:30 AM
Thurs Night Smackdown
Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Alkek Championship Series
Friday, June 29, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Road Group Ride: Pearland Cycling Club
Saturday, June 30, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Blue Agave Cycling Ride @ Society Cycle Works
Saturday, June 30, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Cool Cat 45 Miler
Saturday, June 30, 2018 @ 7:00 AM
Sugar Cycles Sat Shop Ride
Saturday, June 30, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Sheriff: Man hits woman on bicycle with vehicle, captured after extensive air, foot search
By Amber Stegall | www.kxxv.com
MORTON, TX (KCBD) – After an extensive search on foot and by air, a man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly hit a woman riding a bicycle with his vehicle, according to Cochran County Sheriff Jorge De La Cruz. …
Mission Trails / Buddy Ride
Daniel Cruz | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
OFFICIAL: Our new start point is Guadalupe Plaza Park at 2311 Runnels. Be there at 7pm this coming Friday. 👊 pic.twitter.com/jRNAQ1pqlk
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 26, 2018
Good Monday ROTHE Recovery Ride this evening! #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/jwTSNipY5c
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) June 26, 2018
We are so happy to have Ms. Kinsey modeling our new kit! #crossiscoming https://t.co/2ZFjDFyUpB
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) June 25, 2018
Trails are soaked from the rains. Took a ride along the levy #Borderwall near Bentsen State Park. pic.twitter.com/6QMo4CKTj4
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) June 26, 2018
Therapy. pic.twitter.com/xhc9AYUvJq
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) June 26, 2018
Monday Blues? Don't stress, #DallasBikeRide registration opens up real soon 🚲#mondaymood #bikelife pic.twitter.com/LJqUAs7xFZ
— Dallas Bike Ride (@dallasbikeride) June 25, 2018
Was about to take my inaugural ride on a dockless bike, but pic.twitter.com/AWwhChShm9
— Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) June 25, 2018
#Training for 7th #HHH @HotternHell100 upping the #miles #Orbea #Fit #Texas #Heat #Training #GameFaceon EZ 30 #madfiber pic.twitter.com/slwiII77dq
— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) June 25, 2018
Take a look at some of the pictures from the 2018 BP MS 150! It's already been two months since the ride and we can't wait for next year! Feel free to download any pictures. #bpms150 https://t.co/vbAKTpZiYd pic.twitter.com/38XwFEDpqz
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) June 25, 2018
ICYMI: @usatodaysports 'Notable Numbers' on June 18th included 4,000 for the number of miles @UTAustin students on the #T4K2018 team are biking in the fight against cancer this summer! @USATODAY pic.twitter.com/XrGXbFT9z1
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 25, 2018
Time to hop on bikereg & PREREG for Week 16! We’ll be running everyone’s fav the @ESTavernAustin Speed Loop! It’s sierra.pedroza & @beagleracing Night & I bet we’ll be celebrating… https://t.co/aJxxFAQq5n
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 25, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston Bicycle Club Ride – Brenham, TX https://t.co/rycUI0W7DA
Ride Starter: Ronald
Note: Short ride of just 32 miles to get back by 11 but still nice route, shade in some places, no store, take plenty of water.
Several distances ranging… https://t.co/B3VD7B4x1p— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2018
New Event Sealy, Bernado-Cat Spring-Cardiac Hill Loop – Sealy, TX https://t.co/H5GlwbDTnT
Starter: Ronald
Note: Shorter version of just 34 miles to make it a "summer ride", back by 11am. No store, bring plenty of water.
Assorted routes of 32, 43, … https://t.co/PDySV1Vrli— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2018
New Event Houston Bicycle Club Ride – Montgomery, TX https://t.co/itYbaXhbUq
Starter: Ronald
Note: Short version of our regular ride, this one just 35 miles to get back by 11am. Store in Dacus. Bring plenty of water.
Various ride options but most… https://t.co/A6E07xY7LF— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2018