Texas Bicycling News Digest September 21st 2018
South Padre reduces speed limit on Gulf Boulevard
By ALANA HERNANDEZ | www.valleymorningstar.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — While cruising along Gulf Boulevard, it’s virtually a guarantee drivers will come across the recurrent hustle and bustle of bike riders, dog walkers and excited beachgoers crossing the street to get to the beach.
The tremendous amount of activity this area receives has now come to …
Request for Quote – 3rd Party Inspection and Project Representation Services – Town Center Pedestrian Bridge and Pathway
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 10/12/18 2:00 PM
Owner Solic Number: RFQ-09-041-218-RL-013 Status: bidding Report: 8924843
Country : United States State: TX County: Williamson Location: Cedar Park
Scope: Provide 3rd party inspection/project representation services for the construction of the Town Center Pedestrian Bridge and Pathway. Work consists of consists of approx 2,050 LF of a new 10′ wide concrete sidewalk, including the installation of a 140′ span by 10′ wide pre-manufactured pedestrian bridge. Construction activities will include site grading, drainage improvements, signage, removal of existing culverts, and the adjustment of landscaping irrigation and statue gardens where construction activities conflict.
Notes: Please email a PDF of the proposal/quotation to Randy Lueders at randall.lueders@cedarparktexas.gov. Questions shall be directed to the Engineering Department via appointment, telephone or email.Plans may be made available for review by appointment. Please contact Randall Lueders at 512-401-5354 or randall.lueders@cedarparktexas.gov. Q&A deadline: 10/04/18 by 11:00 PM.
Plans: From Owner. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public …
Cyclist hit, killed on I-10
Matt Hollis | baytownsun.com
A bicyclist was killed when a vehicle in Chambers County struck her from behind.
The accident happened at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday on the southbound portion of East Interstate 10, according to Trooper Richard Standifer, Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman. …
With spin classes and weekend rides, Buda Bike Co. aims to encourage cyclists of all levels
By Katharine Jose | communityimpact.com
Austin native David Barrientos has been cycling through Buda since he was a student at Texas State University, but it was not until February 2017 that he—along with partners Richard Veregge and Josh Bumb—opened Buda Bike Co. at the Mill + Grain shopping complex.
“I like the family-oriented feel of it,†said Barrientos, who has …
Afternoon Ride Group ride
Jeff Moser. | www.strava.com
Giant
Meggin Crawford | www.strava.com
Part 2/2 Now Solo because crap happens –53.3 mile for real
Nicole Volek | www.strava.com
Hot Mess ride
Didn’t turn on Garmin for 10 miles
18 miles into a head wind and thought I suck only to find out rear brake on!!!!
Last part of ride my heart rate strap died
Just not my day—but got these miles any way
SCCC PAPERCLIP Ride- Part 2 I forgot to re-start my Garmin
Rosa Guerrero | www.strava.com
Planetary Cycles
JON BLAZE | www.strava.com
Suspects Try and Fail to Outrun Police on a Bicycle and on Foot
By Zoey Hanrahan | sanangelolive.com
SAN ANGELO, TX — The following are people and their charges from the San Angelo Police Department arrest blotter from this week:
Shandi Jean Moolhuysen, 43, was arrested for assault causing bodily injury-family violence on Monday following a domestic violence investigation in the 300 block of Allen Street.
Rosendo Ricardo Gaitan Jr., 39, was arrested for evading arrest detention with previous conviction, unlawful carrying weapon, riding bicycle wrong side of roadway, and …
SRC Weekend Rides – Round Rock Donuts & Lamppost
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Again, rain is forecasted so check email/GroupMe. (50% chance)
Saturday there will be two group ride levels leaving at different times (from Cups & Cones) – Faster Pace and Endurance Pace.
• Faster Pace 7:30 am ride will head up to Round Rock to grab an orange-glazed treat and finish with ~56 miles at 18-20 mph avg. Get the route here: …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Only one week left to get registered for our Fall Smart Cycling Complete Class (formerly Traffic Skills 101)!! This class is designed to develop the craft and science of bicycling, the ability to… https://t.co/OyDaNmFNsH
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 22, 2018
3rd place for @tcrides4 in yesterday's wet @drivewayseries P123 race sharing the podium with winner @lawsoncraddock and Series leader @NickTorraca (2nd). #elbowzracing #ceramicspeed #iamspecialized #drivewaylife pic.twitter.com/yInE4uIYk7
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) September 21, 2018
With the 2018 Texas Road Racing winding down to a close, we figured why not #FBF on some of our biggest achievements.
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HUGE shoutout to our sponsors. Without y’all, we’d just be a… https://t.co/R59AGqpcPC— DasWow Racing (@DasWow_Racing) September 22, 2018
We are SO excited for the Dallas Bike Ride coming up on November 3rd!! BikeDFW is the nonprofit beneficiary and we are thrilled to share something special for our friends…use Promo Code DFW18… https://t.co/2Xau6VKeYU
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 22, 2018
Fellow has a set of longhorns for handlebars. pic.twitter.com/4ZmlhaNHPH
— Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) September 21, 2018
Only â˜ðŸ½ more day until our bike social.
Who’s ready to roll? Join us and be a part of the I KNOW A PLACE video campaign. #BikeMcAllen
🗓: September 22, 2018
ðŸ“: 1200 Ash Ave McAllen
â°: 6:30pm pic.twitter.com/KKy9FnyY58— McAllen Bike Social (@bikemcallen) September 21, 2018
Hey South Austin! We currently have only 4 kiddos registered and waived for the 5:30pm Clinic in Del Valle starting 2 October. They'll roll right from the clinic to the U10 kids race at 6:15 and/or the Dirt Derby Beginner "C" MTB/CX race… https://t.co/UPfDTWPSfM
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 21, 2018
TFW… You race for an hour in the p… rain, wash your bike afterwards, then go out riding the next day, only to be caught in rainstorm ☔ again… 🤔 pic.twitter.com/foAFwsvWEl
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) September 21, 2018
Due to heavy rain forecast for Sunday Sept 23, we are rescheduling our celebratory NWCC trail opening ride at Huntsville State Park to Sunday Oct 7. https://t.co/Ge8uUMh3nB https://t.co/F9uu9LSUvG
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) September 21, 2018
Unfortunately it is raining in the Katy are of the track and future cast has it wet until 8pm. So we are cancelling FNR and will add an additional FNR on the schedule for October 12th. We will wait until tomorrow… https://t.co/EQCBHKWO3a
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) September 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/1043248394892963840
RT athletes Carolyn Defoore and Amanda Eid finished 1st & 3rd in yesterday's wet and wild @drivewayseries Women's Open race!
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Via @atxwolfpack!
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A few ladies braved the rain â˜”ï¸ last… https://t.co/flQml3AVt3— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) September 21, 2018
The Texas State Road Championship at Fort Hood symbolizes the end of the 2018 Road season. The venue is amazing because the course is extremely challenging and our competition is always on their “A-game . https://t.co/4eyBPIa8aF
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) September 21, 2018
Welcome to the Tribe Ryan! #sb100 #yeticycles https://t.co/Jhc67S6ZAx pic.twitter.com/bGlG01DaCl
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 21, 2018
15 hours in to the @texastimetrials & these dudes are still smiling! 24 hour race starts today at 5pm! #2018ttt #ultracycling #ultraaf @ Glen Rose, Texas
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) September 21, 2018
Help imagine the future @METROHouston bus stop. Our Executive Director Maria Nicanor and METRO urban designer Brandie Lockett are sketching their visions with the @HoustonBCycle station as their studio! Join us 1221 McKinney. #ParkingDay2018 pic.twitter.com/Xhuk5FNzNj
— Rice Design Alliance (@RDAHouston) September 21, 2018
Come rain or shine, @bswhealth_ATX will be out there tomorrow supporting all the riders of the @MammaJammaRide. This annual ride raises funds to support local programs and services for breast cancer fighters and survivors. #breastcancer pic.twitter.com/IRGdFu4H1Z
— Carol Collins (@HealthyCarolATX) September 21, 2018
San Marcos introduces bike share system, says this is just the beginning https://t.co/vHOu1QI1OY pic.twitter.com/xGSZztDkVy
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) September 21, 2018
Rockwall Racing traveled to Fort Hood this past weekend to race the Texas Road Championships – The Fort Hood Challenge. Saturday’s racing started with Brett Ross and Joey Spragins in the 99 mile Cat 2 race,… https://t.co/HfccXqyamY
— Rockwall Racing Team (@RideRockwall) September 21, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Pilot Point Pedal – Pilot Point, TX https://t.co/Kk7hTGeB3w
A fast and gorgeous gravel and country roads route close to the MetroMess while still offering get away from it all scenery. Hang out with us afterwards in historic Pilot Point with … https://t.co/dkVn63qEMd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 21, 2018