Texas Bicycling News Digest July 3rd 2018
Craddock supporting hurricane recovery with Tour de France auction
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Texan puts up custom Lake shoes to help support damaged Houston velodrome
American Lawson Craddock is using his return to the Tour de France as a platform to help his hometown of Houston, Texas, as it recovers from damage left behind in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, which caused massive flooding across the city last year.
The 26-year-old EF Education First-Drapac rider announced on Twitter and Instagram that he will be auctioning a …
Six Texas Rallies Every Cyclist Should Pedal—A Photo Essay
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In no particular order, here are photos from six Texas rallies accompanied by a brief description of each one. Please respond with your comments about the featured events or create your own “Six Texas Rides†list-and-photo essay. We want to hear from you!
FrankenBike Houston #89: SATURDAY
by Chris | frankenbike.net
FrankenBike Houston #89 – Presented by Bike Texas, The Energy Corridor District and Independence Brewing Company – will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10am-4pm at Hickory Hollow Restaurant – 101 Heights Blvd, Houston, Texas 77007. …
City council to vote in anticipation of bike share program
By PHILLIP ERICKSEN | www.wacotrib.com
Waco City Council members are set to cast their first votes Tuesday related to a bike share program that could be riding toward Waco.
The ordinance revision would allow bike share vendors with proper authorization to build bike racks on city …
Over $50K raised at Mesquite Rotary Club’s annual bike rally
Anny Sivilay | starlocalmedia.com
Rodeo Road Rally draws in over 1,200 cyclists
The Mesquite Rotary Club’s 22nd Rodeo Road Rally, the organization’s annual charity fundraising bike ride, was held on Saturday. Cyclists from all over Texas and some out of state began their 20-, 42- or 65-mile course at the Mesquite Rodeo Convention Center. …
Video: College students biking 4,000 miles to raise money for cancer research
By George Smith | www.wkow.com
MADISON (WKOW) — College students raising money for cancer research got some much-needed rest Monday night in Madison.
A group of University of Texas students are on a 4,000 mile bike ride from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska.
They rode from Milwaukee to …
Birthday ride was only supposed to be 44 but it was so nice outside
Richard Salinas II | www.strava.com
Committed to Evil Worm
Francisco Simas | www.strava.com
1st ride back after PT meetings
Nicole Volek | www.strava.com
CenterPoint Trail from Sims Bayou to W Airport Blvd
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Bid on CenterPoint Trail from Sims Bayou to W Airport Blvd in Through Centerpoint Easement From Sims Bayou To W Airport Blvd Along Hiram Clarke Road
Bid Date & Time: 07/25/18 10:00 AM Prebid: 07/11/18 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: CenterPoint Trail from Sims Bayou to W Airport Blvd
Owner Solic Number: 18842-CT01 Status: bidding Report: 8750079
Country : United States State: TX County: Harris
Location: Through Centerpoint Easement From Sims Bayou To W Airport Blvd Along Hiram Clarke Road
Est. Low Value: $1,035,000 Est. High Value: $1,171,000
Scope: This project is to construct a hike and bike trail. Work to include concrete paving, concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps, midblock crossings, and landscaping. Also includes 9,180 SY of concrete bike trail, 11,050 SY of cement stabilized base, 7,500 SF of concrete sidewalk, 4,000 CY of excavation and fill and 3 acre of landscaping including irrigation. Construction in, on, or near existing roadways will require a traffic control plan. Construction also requires the implementation of storm water pollution prevention plan and features. Disposal of any excess material and debris is the responsibility of the contractor. All disturbed areas are to be hydro-mulch seeded as indicated on plans. See attached file.
Notes: A site visit will be held on 07/11/18 at 10:00 AM, at the 300 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas 77024. Request for Proposal Information must be received by Noon Tuesday July 17, 2018. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.
Plans: From CivCast USA / Amtek Information Service, Inc., 4001 Sherwood Lane, PO Box 692303, Houston, TX 77092, ph: 281-376-4577.
Valley bike-share push gathers steam
By RICK KELLEY | www.valleymorningstar.com
WESLACO — A Valley-wide bike share program that won’t cost any public dollars continues to ride ahead.
Ron Garza, executive director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, said this week he visited Austin to evaluate that city’s bike-share plan and how it is evolving.
“They have B-Cycle, which is what McAllen has,†he said. “But they just approved two other dockless vendors, one of which is Ofo, and something called Pace. So they’re moving into this dockless area, also.†…
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Friends who race together…give awesome high fives on the podium! dfwsummerseries #winning #teammates #dssracing #girlswhoshred #girlswhoride #getmorewomenriding @ Erwin Park. https://t.co/eVPdlidME8
— Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) July 4, 2018
And here's the 360(ish) degree view. Click and drag for different angles.https://t.co/3NPzK2lUdG https://t.co/3NPzK2lUdG
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 4, 2018
Let's ride tomorrow! The Violet Crown July 4th Ride. 8 am. Return for BBQ, Beer, & fun. https://t.co/Wd8Q0EGxfm
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) July 4, 2018
Riding in the Fredericksburg TX 4th of July parade. pic.twitter.com/FNOBaptFtK
— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) July 3, 2018
Independence Day Ride is ON! Ride Leaders are set, burgers and dogs are ready for the grill. Oh, and the grill is ready too 🙂 Lets get out, ride, eat, socialize and then get on with our day. See you all… https://t.co/1woGXuCqyH
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) July 3, 2018
We love to see your photos of the new Mason Park Ped/Bike Bridge that is underway on #BraysBayouGreenway. Photographer Tom Flaherty helped us capture this special moment of the bridge install. Be sure to share your photos with the hashtag #MasonParkBridge! pic.twitter.com/ulBl5Ssdsr
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) July 3, 2018
A great ride later in the morning. A bit hot but the steel Bianchi was awesome. It’s been a while, the tires were flat, and I had to air them up. #10000miles @… https://t.co/dEPsUqSj45
— George Amen (@jore346) July 3, 2018
This one freaks me out. https://t.co/uk6zwVqU6T
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 3, 2018
In June, Houston BCycle broke 15,000 trips, 95,000 miles ridden, and 3.8 million calories burned. Our riders always manage to #KeepHoustonRolling, regardless of the weather! (📸: @fudgelump) pic.twitter.com/RWUFgRl84U
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) July 3, 2018
Get yourself and your dressed-up bike south of the Wells Fargo building tomorrow morning and ride in the parade! Kids welcome. https://t.co/b9ylnePrqj pic.twitter.com/wfn0LXw7u7
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) July 3, 2018
A week from today, BikeDFW will be the featured nonprofit at @CraftandGrowler’s Nonprofit Tuesday from 5-8pm! Come have a beer, celebrate the Bicycle’s birthday with cake, and learn about our mission. In the meantime, order a t-shirt and support us!! https://t.co/mMVA81DSXx
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) July 3, 2018
Good chance for students and employees of #UNT #TxWomans and #NCTC to try riding their bike to and from the A-Train this fall. Free A-Train fare with school ID. https://t.co/HB9UqJxRSd
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) July 3, 2018
Cast your vote by Friday and help us pick this week's destination for the Bike World Southside: Sunday A.M. Group Ride! https://t.co/ADQDShGLTj
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) July 3, 2018
Peace, LoVe and Bicycles Inc! Happy 4th of July ‘Merica â¤ï¸ #USA 🇺🇸#UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Freedom #Peace #Love #Red #White #Blue #Celebrate #Independence #HomeOfTheBrave #ShopLocal… https://t.co/GGpX1qZvG1
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) July 3, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Hungry 100K Bike Rally – Burleson, TX Hungry 100K Bike Rally at Burleson , TXhttps://t.co/4SFhS5tNFZhttps://t.co/dEphLj89J0
The Start / Village will be at the Nola Dunn Academy in Downtown Burleson. Please refer to the event map for parki… https://t.co/ZGniZiF0UC
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 4, 2018
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/Cm722nEmjz
7:30AM start!
A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailh… https://t.co/9cf8r2BdV2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 4, 2018