Texas Bicycling News Digest June 26th 2018
OP with some small hills
Ed Bustillos | www.strava.com
Texas cities want millennials living downtown. So why does the state keep building highways to the suburbs?
BY BRANDON FORMBY | www.texastribune.org
As young, educated professionals push away old ideas about how to move around Texas cities, transportation planners’ vision for the future is still largely influenced by the past.
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DALLAS — As the neighborhoods in and around downtown Dallas redeveloped in recent decades, they became hotbeds for millennials who, more than their parents did, rely on everything from walking and shared bikes to light-rail trains and ride-hailing apps to get around. …
Mountain Biking Barton Creek Greenbelt Back Trails Vol 2
TC | www.turnincranks.com
I have been gunning for a top 5 on a local shred segment. I decided to get out and go for it and film the attempt. The weather could have …
No Bicycle Riding Signs for Dowell Rd. Approved
By: Judd Baker | www.myhighplains.com
MARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – No bicycle riding signs will be installed on Dowell Rd.
Potter County approved a request made by the Eagle Tree Homeowners Association today.
The association said it is worried about bicyclists riding around Dowell Rd. and being injured, whether it is riding through the dips or from traffic accidents. …
Rush Cycle joining move to downtown Waco
By MIKE COPELAND | www.wacotrib.com
California-based Rush Cycle, which specializes in 45-minute “full-body†workouts aboard stationary bicycles, will hold a soft opening on Monday, and local franchisees Chris and Madison Goss invite the public to visit the shop at University Parks Drive and Mary Avenue for a test spin. …
Rice attempts to improve biker safety in wake of deadly accidents
Rishab Ramapriyan | www.ricethresher.org
Changes to increase bike safety will be implemented beginning May 2019 after the second death of a Rice community member at the intersections of Main Street and Fannin Street with Sunset Boulevard since 2017.
Crosswalks on Sunset and Fannin will be painted to designate right of way for cyclists and pedestrians, according to Rice University Cycling and Triathlon president Mary Natoli. Across Fannin, a new, more responsive pedestrian walk signal will be installed along with a …
Southeast Corridor Bike and Sidewalk Enhancement Project
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 07/11/18
Owner Solic Number: IFB No. 4018000187
Status: bidding Report: 8732897
Country : United States State: TX County: Harris Location: Houston
Scope: Bike and sidewalk enhancement.
Notes: Bid date is only an ESTIMATED bid date. Contact Owner for more info.
Plans: From Owner.
Owner Type: Public
College Station council to consider new regulations for dockless bikes this week
www.theeagle.com
The College Station City Council will get a look at some potential dockless bike-share regulations this week.
Texas A&M University launched a program with Chinese bike-sharing company Ofo in late February with 500 bikes, which later ramped up to 850. The council will be considering ways to regulate the yellow bikes before their numbers increase to between …
New bike helmet testing system finds flaws
by Maggie Fox | www.nbcnews.com
New testing shows that not all bicycle helmets protect people in the same way, and that price is not a good guide for buying a helmet, researchers said Tuesday.
A joint project at Virginia Tech with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that standard testing required by the …
ART BIKES ARE BACK AT THE HOTTER’N HELL HUNDRED!
DAVE DIAMOND | newstalk1290.com
Calling all artists and wanna-be artists! Want to be a part of the Hotter’N Hell Hundred but the idea of grinding out mile after mile on those skinny bicycle seats under the hot Texas sun not your idea of fun? Here’s something you can do without even breaking a sweat. Assuming you have an air-conditioned place to work. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Congratulations Scott Braden for taking 2nd place tonight in the Tuesday Night Crit "B" race! https://t.co/Xk7hx2jwlL
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) June 27, 2018
Hit up @COTA on a bike one more time this summer. 7/3. https://t.co/1kjddv3OST @HOLLANDRACERS @BSS_Austin https://t.co/dJhzsa38MX
— David Wenger (@wengernation) June 27, 2018
Bike Night @cota_official – there’s another night coming up! Join @bicyclesportshop & @hollandracing July 3 for hot laps at the track. @ Circuit of The Americas
— Durata Training (@DurataTraining) June 27, 2018
Final draft of Williamson County Master Parks Plan includes a regional trail https://t.co/FGAefoIsxE
— Community Impact Round Rock-Pflugerville-Hutto (@impactnews_rph) June 26, 2018
So glad to see so many happy faces on our bcycles last Saturday at the Juneteenth Health Fair! @bikeaustin @HustonTillotson pic.twitter.com/Ed2XLVzkoD
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) June 26, 2018
Are you RAT curious?
Lots of good info/experience from RAT 1000 and Tour Divide veteran William R. Lamb.https://t.co/tRZ0hbV5El https://t.co/tRZ0hbV5El
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 26, 2018
Thank you to everyone who attended the LCYCL summer league at the @AlkekVelodrome! I’ve loved seeing how much fun y’all have been having, and I’m looking forward to following all the riders this Friday at the league finals!! Good luck 👊🼠https://t.co/oCBAbw5syS pic.twitter.com/hFc4kQ4AJZ
— Lawson Craddock (@lawsoncraddock) June 26, 2018
Need a 24:00 replay? Us too! Check out these cool pics Adrian Castillo shared with us! #24in2019 https://t.co/RapaxMpRoo
— 24 in the Canyon (@24inthecanyon) June 26, 2018
This is officially now a part of my neighborhood’s character. A Pace official has informed me they’re going to remove it today, but I’m filing an injunction with the marshal of the Historic Preservation Office. pic.twitter.com/jCjoez8Knb
— Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) June 26, 2018
Another new member of the Celeste Army. Checkout this Infinito custom built with SRAM ETap w/hydro ! #bianchi #bianchiusa #sram #etap #bikelife #bikeoftheday https://t.co/oYjMkOLSac pic.twitter.com/PL5QCkb0YM
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) June 26, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Annual Autumn in Bonham – Bonham, TX 29th Annual Autumn in Bonham at Bonham, TXhttps://t.co/qbxej0HzdYhttps://t.co/WHMcFPv9Zu
New to the 2018 Autumn in Bonham are two gravel routes. All routes begin at the newly renovated Bonham High Scho… https://t.co/60ZA8OnSWN
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2018
New Event BCO Bikes, Bats, Brews & BCycles- all on Buffalo Bayou! – Houston, TX https://t.co/W359GDSpCH
Join us for Bats, Bikes, BCycles & Brews on our beautiful Buffalo Bayou!Houston, where the bayou (not the river) runs through it! We’ve got a lot of … https://t.co/cr8wtvJ7s0— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2018
New Event Vernon Burnin' Bike Ride – Vernon, TX https://t.co/jabMJqXLzyhttps://t.co/ZPB2qQ0wQU
Welcome to the 23rd Annual Vernon Burnin' Bike Ride. Tune up for the "Hotter-N-Hell" in Wichita Falls, Texas, which is always scheduled for the followin… https://t.co/KwrwDPKQAS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2018
New Event Pedal Seguin – Seguin, TX https://t.co/6fIjv0ny9H
Seguin Independent School District
The Pedal Seguin Camp will be an introduction to off-road bicycling. Students will learn the sport of mountain biking and associated skills. Students will … https://t.co/TRj7W3R1aa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2018
New Event Tour De Pecan – Seguin, TX https://t.co/Na8En9MCLYhttps://t.co/nc25CJbLAg
Thanks for taking the time to check us out. The Tour De Pecan is more than just a ride it's a way to support two fantastic non-profits in the local area, the Seguin… https://t.co/74RvXVNduY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2018
New Event Fort Davis Cyclefest 2018 – Fort Davis, TX https://t.co/TLhvMHUlAThttps://t.co/etewvDlexJ
42nd Annual Fort Davis Cyclefest
September 15th – 16th 2018
On-Site Registration AvailableCome and ride the highest roads in Texas through the beau… https://t.co/WoIwuIT6KL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2018
New Event Houston Short Track MTB Series Houston, TX Houston Short Track MTB Series at Houston, TXhttps://t.co/Ldsspq2R1R
CategoryStartFeeField Limit
MTB A7:00 PM$2545
A group includes racers that are cat 1 or 2 in mountain biking or cat 1,2,or … https://t.co/up3mD3POrx— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Leon Creek [12 Miles] — Intermediate (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/4yJi34joAC
We will begin at the Mainland Trailhead just off of Bandera Road and then follow the Leo… https://t.co/I37ZSbNWT9
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – City Park Skills Clinic – ustin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/fGjhl413Rq
Arrive by 5:30pm. Rides start at 6pm.
All riders must bring a trail-worthy bike, closed-toe shoes, water… https://t.co/iUZaQmSzrO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Southie Trails and Post Ride Party – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/i9PF2zrC6y
Join us for a post ride party at ATX Bikes after the ride!
All riders must bring a trail-wor… https://t.co/qONPj5mWeB
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Lakeway Hamilton Greenbelt and Post-Ride Party – Lakeway, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/A6UnuMFfiS
**Post Ride Party at Southwest CycleSport**
After the ride cool off with beverag… https://t.co/uSC2ZbmnuH— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Brushy Creek Trail and Post-Ride Party – Cedar Park, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/sKzRdizSPV
**Post Ride Party at The Peddler**
After the ride cool off with beverage and food at … https://t.co/bXMoXoLBVA— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – City Park Skills Clinic – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/e654RQjOSw
Arrive by 5:30pm. Rides start at 6pm.
All riders must bring a trail-worthy bike, closed-toe shoes, wate… https://t.co/hkwXE7EYip
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Walnut Creek Metro Park – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/FELgYBr370
All riders must bring a trail-worthy bike, closed-toe shoes, water and a helmet to each ride. If you hav… https://t.co/TtzWfPeqrt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – BCGB @ 360 Entrance – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/gOQ2EFGHoq
Based on the theory that women learn new skills differently from men, these rides are designated for women o… https://t.co/xEj487s4Cx
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – BCGB @ 360 Entrance – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/PaCYlCUFmg
Based on the theory that women learn new skills differently from men, these rides are designated for women o… https://t.co/tvLlZfUQio
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – 2018 End of Season Ride and Party! – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/tJ9YoReMSO
And so ends our awesome 2018 Season! Come out for the final ride of the season. There will be… https://t.co/0yHGIAjsur
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Southie Trails and Post Ride Party – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/TUUaaNLE0G
Join us for a post ride party at ATX Bikes after the ride!
All riders must bring a trail-wor… https://t.co/JXqtPnuyec
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Walnut Creek Metro Park – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/PMjxZewxCL
All riders must bring a trail-worthy bike, closed-toe shoes, water and a helmet to each ride. If you hav… https://t.co/348WRDtp3U
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2018