Texas Bicycling News Digest July 11th 2018
1.5-mile expansion of A-train Rail Trail expected to open late summer
By Zaira Perez | www.dentonrc.com
The Texas Department of Transportation and the Denton County Transportation Authority aim to expand a current pedestrian trail alongside Interstate 35E by opening another 1 1/2 miles of trail later this summer, said Ryan Lafontaine, a spokesman at TxDOT. …
Trail Design and Construction Underway – Houston Bayou
buffalobayou.org
Design of important trails in the downtown area is underway. Extending from Fannin Street all the way to McKee Street on the south bank of Buffalo Bayou, there are three separate projects being coordinated by BBP and the Houston Parks Board. The western most trail will be constructed in the lower floors of two Harris County buildings and on a property owned by Harris County Flood Control District. This portion will link up with a trail segment on what is now a parking lot at the corner of Austin and Commerce streets. From here, the trail alignment heads east where it will be constructed on property owned by CenterPoint Energy. It is expected that this trail will be completed by the end of the year, with the other two segments constructed in 2020.
East of downtown and US 59/69, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently broke ground on a trail that extends across the Houston Housing Authority’s Clayton Homes property. The $3.7 million project is a key missing link that will tie the trails described above to existing trails east all the way to Lockwood Drive. In addition to the trail, the project includes a pedestrian bridge that will link the north and south banks of Buffalo Bayou. A federal grant and $500,000 in private funds raised by BBP are making the project possible. Expect a ribbon cutting in early 2019.
Greater Houston athletic activities listings: July 13-15
Terry St. John | www.chron.com
CYCLING
Let’s Do This Houston presents Trap Music: Night Light Vibe, featuring artists Migos, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane and more at 7:30 p.m.Friday. Riders leave Third Ward Tours, 2301 Elgin St., on new Dutch Cruisers equipped with LED solid color light variation. Visit Let’s Do This Houston on Facebook.
Tour de Cure Training Ride at 7:30 p.m. Saturday begins at Bike Barn-Atascocita, 7506 FM 1960. Visit bikebarn.com.
Houston Bicycle Club members start out Saturday morning from Montgomery High School on Hwy. 105 to cover various routes of about 40 miles each. Visit Houstonbicycleclub.org.
2018 Bike MS: Cactus & Crude ride: National MS Society’s Bike MS is the Largest Fundraising Bike Series in the World
www.bigspringherald.com
MIDLAND, TX
Hundreds of Cyclists Will Ride from Midland to Lubbock to Raise Money to Support People Affected by Multiple Sclerosis
MIDLAND/LUBBOCK, TEXAS — More than 250 cyclists are setting out to raise $400,000 toward a world free of MS by riding up to 150 miles over two days. Bike MS: Cactus & Crude will depart from Apache Corporation in Midland on Saturday, July 21, stopping for the evening in Lamesa, and then conclude at CapRock Winery in Lubbock on Sunday, July 22.
“Bike MS is an experience grounded in camaraderie that brings together cyclists of all levels for one reason – to create a world free of MS,†said Linda Bates, President, National MS Society, South Central Region. “Funds raised …
Peachy events lined up for weekend
www.weatherforddemocrat.com
Weatherford will be the peach capital this weekend, with the 34th annual Parker County Peach Festival and Peach Pedal Bike Ride set for Saturday.
Before the weekend events, the annual Peach Festival Food Competition will be held Friday evening.
Entries will be accepted from 4-6 p.m. at Barlow Hall inside All Saints Anglican Church, 123 S. Waco St., Weatherford. No late submissions will …
General Civil Construction for Houston Bike Initiative for Harris County Precinct 1 – UPIN 19101MF0ZG01
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 07/30/18 2:00 PM
Owner Solic Number: 18/0219 Status: bidding Report: 8765532
Country : United States State: TX County: Harris
Location: Houston Bike Initiative for Harris County
Scope: General civil construction for bike initiative.
Plans: From CivCast USA / Amtek Information Service, Inc., 4001 Sherwood Lane, PO Box 692303, Houston, Texas 77092. Ph: 281-376-4577. See attached file.
Outside Link: …
Construction of a Shared-Use Path,Atascocita Area Trails, Pct 2
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Bid on Construction of a Shared-Use Path,Atascocita Area Trails, Pct 2 in Atascocita Area Trails from Upper Lake Drive to West Lake Houston Drive (Section 1) for Harris County
Bid Date & Time: 07/30/18 2:00 PM Prebid: 07/17/18 11:00 AM
Solicitation Title: Construction of a Shared-Use Path,Atascocita Area Trails, Pct 2
Owner Solic Number: 18/0220 Status: bidding Report: 8765527
Country : United States State: TX County: Harris
Location: Atascocita Area Trails from Upper Lake Drive to West Lake Houston Drive (Section 1) for Harris County
Scope: Construction of a shared-use path.
Notes: There will be a PRE-BID CONFERENCE on July 17, 2018, 11:00 a.m. CST, in the conference room of the Office of the Harris County Purchasing Agent, 1001 Preston, Suite #670, Houston, TX 77002.
Plans: From CivCast USA / Amtek Information Service, Inc., 4001 Sherwood Lane, PO Box 692303, Houston, Texas 77092. Ph: 281-376-4577. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Looking at my racing schedule looks to me that this last few weeks have been my off season, next big race will at the end of Aug to finish up in Oct and at the same time train for my half marathon – what I'm running a half?!?!?!
— Jesus (@SrCampy) July 12, 2018
Had a wonderful 25-mile #ride this evening in Seabrook thanks to @Slowtwitchniche. #WednesdayNightRide #cycling
— Karen B. (@KarenRBarb) July 12, 2018
https://twitter.com/WilCoSheriffPIO/status/1017196742004142080
Join us for some new routes from Aerial Athletics in Schertz. Wheels down on Saturday at 7:30. https://t.co/uHjJx49S0t pic.twitter.com/iL3BPeBQ9m
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) July 11, 2018
Do you know someone who should lead the Cheniere 66-mile ride? Nominate them, today, for our 2018 Kloster-Heines Award and they will be able to. For more information https://t.co/ctzXfWuFre pic.twitter.com/U6rfntBnWb
— ConquerTheCoast (@ConquerTheCoast) July 11, 2018
Want to see more bike parking near Dan’s Silver Leaf? Attend a public meeting Thursday, July 19 about the redesign of the nearby Industrial Park to ask that racks be included: https://t.co/1P58edPKJ3
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) July 11, 2018
Houstonian competes in Tour De France // Nice story by @KPRC2Ryan profiling @lawsoncraddock >> https://t.co/HnJW41cgBQ
— Mike Lopez (@TXNewsLopez) July 11, 2018
1 hour ride. Found some trails within 1 mile of the new house. Also saw this hawk on a tree branch above Brushy Creek. pic.twitter.com/DOLWEX1032
— Chad Smith (@chadsmith71) July 11, 2018
You may have seen these riders on the route this year and did a double take. We love seeing the creativity with jersey's each year and can't wait to see what some of you come up with for next year!
Photo: @mayritchie15 on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/f74WJgY5TL— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) July 11, 2018
Interested in improving transit in your community? We are working on a mobility plan for the Southeast Houston area. RT if you live in the boundaries! https://t.co/X17SiefpxL #SEtransitHOU
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) July 11, 2018
Great to see City Councilwoman @debfordenton checking out Denton’s bicycle infrastructure first-hand last night w/ the Tuesday Women’s Social Ride. pic.twitter.com/tcPX5qqiOI
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) July 11, 2018
Bike Corrals, Parklets, PoMo and Infill in Chinatown #philadelphia pic.twitter.com/qDudeSAD2X
— Pepe Lucho #BLM (@cmoney_htx) July 11, 2018
Denton’s new Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator, Marc, started on Monday! We’re jumping with joy. pic.twitter.com/5jIoyKu7U8
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) July 11, 2018
BikeDFW is excited to be working with @trinityparkc and some awesome local bike people including @localhubbicycle, @redstarbicycles, @BikeFriendlyDD, @BikeCedars, Bike Friendly South Dallas, Bike Friendly Southwestern Medical District, and TITS Tuesday to make these rides happen! https://t.co/Pma0ayFxwB
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) July 11, 2018
A-Train Rail Trail completion coming soon… https://t.co/FkcLEejC0o
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) July 11, 2018
#hotnt almost here! https://t.co/9Z4Awrd5aU
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 11, 2018
We’re a week away from our monthly social ride. Help us reach 100 cyclists in a single ride, join us! Wheels down at 6:30pm from the McAllen Chamber on Jul 21, 2018. pic.twitter.com/UrHVePxOsa
— McAllen Bike Social (@bikemcallen) July 11, 2018
Good morning all; I just wanted to say thank you and unfortunately goodbye to one of our trail directors David Owens. David and his family are leaving to advance their teaching careers. David has worked… https://t.co/LudAgeOckt
— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) July 11, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Hempstead Melon Trail – Hempstead, TX https://t.co/i3k28f3V5R
Starter: Ronald
We'll keep the ride at 35 miles due to the heat, back at the car 10:45 to 11am. Store on this ride, bring lots of water.
One of our prettiest rides. Routes of 2… https://t.co/rzNY5DmBYr— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 12, 2018
New Event Chappell Hill-West – Chappell Hill, TX https://t.co/yD4C3ESDMR
Starter: Ronald
This is a shortened version of our West route, just 35 miles, getting back before 11am due to the heat. Nice ride, lots of hills. No store, bring lots of wate… https://t.co/aC3M46Wxp2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 12, 2018
New Event Bayou City Cycles Presents Blazing Saddles, the Afterburn – Warda, TX Bayou City Cycles Presents Blazing Saddles, the Afterburn at Warda, TXhttps://t.co/EUacUQsx13https://t.co/0qAXv3CEfs
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Solo Men6 hour… https://t.co/vLSYykZz0e— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 12, 2018
New Event Texas Overland Wheel Race – Galveston, TX https://t.co/nmjJe1Iv6U
This is our inaugural race and we are looking forward to meeting new friends as the race gets under way on October 21 2018 at 7:00 AM in Galveston.
The TOWR is an entirely un… https://t.co/YsTcE3dSPX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 12, 2018