Texas Bicycling News Digest September 15th 2018
Video: Donated bikes program helps inmates, kids in Dallas County
By: FOX4News.com Staff | www.fox4news.com
DALLAS – In a unique partnership, donated bicycles are helping both inmates and kids in Dallas County.
It is said that life is a lot like a bicycle: to keep your balance, you have to keep moving. A program at the Dallas County jail is helping both inmates and students do just that.
Locked up inside four walls, life can feel isolated. …
Video: Child on Bike Hit By Car
By: Maggie Glynn | www.myhighplains.com
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to Cpl. Jeb Hilton with the Amarillo Police Department, a child on a bicycle was hit by a car Friday morning around 7:45 a.m.
Officers responded to the scene at the 1900 hundred block of Crockett Street.
The medical status of the child has not yet been released. This is a developing story, we will update as more information becomes available.
Bid on Bicentennial Hike & Bike Trail (RE-BID) in McAllen
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 09/27/18 3:00 PM Prebid: 09/20/18 2:00 PM
Solicitation Title: Bicentennial Hike & Bike Trail (RE-BID)
Owner Solic Number: 09-18-C35-336 Status: bidding Report: 8914914
Country : United States State: TX County: Hidalgo Location: McAllen
Scope: Improvements include erosion control, clearing, earthwork, grading, traffic control, curbing, parking lot, landscaping, irrigation (drip & bubbler), signage, lighting, concrete ADA ramps, sidewalks, driveway aprons, benches, trash receptacles, shade structure, bike racks, concrete pavers and other appurtenances. Pavement marking. 2,905 LF of 4″ PVC main line.
Notes: Questions due: 9/21/2018 5:00 PM. Pre-Submittal Conference: City of McAllen, City Hall, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 2A, 1300 Houston Ave, McAllen, Texas 78501 on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. CST. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement. …
Happy Birthday Ride to Mo! From Denise and I!
Leo Vela | www.strava.com
Missed Mo’s morning birthday ride today! Never to late….Cheers my friend!
Sometimes you got the legs and sometimes you get eaten alive
Ryan Tiffin | www.strava.com
Morning Ride
Jeff Moser. | www.strava.com
Saturday ride to the park
Jason Danvir | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Here’s one kid riding a bike along @HoustonPWE Road of Death at Keith Harrow Blvd and North Fry Road. pic.twitter.com/S283mX4avk
— larry (@larry_htx) September 16, 2018
Congratulations to njoy2bike on his 4th place finish in the Open category of the Fort Hood Challenge State road race championship!
@planocycling @Amylewisdc @UnlawfulBrewing @endura… https://t.co/sNLUcXkti6— Team PACC (@teampacc) September 16, 2018
@Joshua_Buchel lands on the podium at nationals again, his 13th in 4 years with the team. https://t.co/jcOGOCS0mV
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 15, 2018
Ready to ride around this beautiful place tomorrow. #cycling #inspiration #tourdeacoma2018 @ Tour de Acoma https://t.co/CBMxIzoaOZ
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) September 16, 2018
A great way to wrap up track nationals, on the podium!
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 16, 2018
Great first 2018 Clinic in Cedar Park led by Erica, Jay, Mike, and Humberto. Thanks to the parents who take the time to get their kiddos to the clinic and help us out. If you haven't joined us yet, then see our registration requirements at… https://t.co/4BmgTXQ4Aw
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/DPDBikeSgt/status/1041138427943628802
Awesome to see @nicktorraca take another State Jersey!! Congrats Nick! https://t.co/MKc5JPUJvR pic.twitter.com/FoOgJ7I8Hs
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 15, 2018
Maddie and Jaime go 1-2 at State Road Championship! Great work! #madduckracingfamily #womenracebikes #roadcycling https://t.co/chWmcukrv2 pic.twitter.com/gMJx8hI6H0
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 15, 2018
Weekend workout #cyclocrossiscoming #trainnomatterwhat #cyclocrosss #sprints #sandworkouts @ SPI Beach https://t.co/KnfbOtYx7W
— Jorge (@jrmartinezm) September 15, 2018
One week from today! Register now and enjoy a first-class ride experience while supporting local breast cancer fighters and survivors! https://t.co/iBfgieaTGE pic.twitter.com/J4pvn9SLoP
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) September 15, 2018
The A-Train trail extension in Lake Dallas is officially open! You can now ride from Denton to across the Lewisville Lake bridge on the trail. #KatyTrail pic.twitter.com/Jh7QP11LRd
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) September 15, 2018
Thanks to everyone who came out to our pop-up Bike Shop at the Tilley bridge today!#BFFW @ Phyllis J. Tilley Memorial Bridge https://t.co/QCX2WMDoUM
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) September 15, 2018
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 15, 2018
Cancelling @Bike World Southside Ride and Bike World Alamo Heights: Sunday P.M. Road Ride tomorrow.
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) September 15, 2018
CPS rides are headed North Saturday September 15.
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) September 15, 2018
It’s the weekend… don’t waste it being disappointed with your local football team.. get out and explore! https://t.co/ZXrhuUUPQt pic.twitter.com/2iNsVK2ixr
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 15, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Smile Every Mile – White Oak Bayou – 26 Mile Social Bike Ride – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/imFmmCOSUr
The Smile Every Mile Bike ride is 26 miles of the White Oak Bayou. This beautiful r… https://t.co/4smAOaH0J5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 15, 2018
New Event Smile Every Mile – White Oak Bayou – 26 Mile Social Bike Ride – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/EfWcPZ019W
The Smile Every Mile Bike ride is 26 miles of the White Oak Bayou. This beautiful r… https://t.co/0aqobhHbDj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 15, 2018
New Event Sweatin' Burnt Orange Bike Tour – Blanco, TX https://t.co/QovFiHYahi
The Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour, now in its 14th year, is the annual fundraiser for The University of Texas at Austin Cycling Club. Each year, Texas alumni and club sup… https://t.co/Um44M7s2VT
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 16, 2018
New Event Webberville CX Weekend – Webberville, TX Webberville CX Weekend at Webberville, TXhttps://t.co/g1sJozVx16https://t.co/8HpQTyzWqu
Saturday
Men 40+ Saturday50 minutes10:00 AM$35Swag / 5 Combined Field100
Men 50+ Saturday50 minutes10:0… https://t.co/S5Etwf5FjM— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 16, 2018