Texas Bicycling News Digest October 11th 2018
FMPD Bike Unit raises money for Cook Children’s patients
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
The Flower Mound Police Department Bike Unit raised more than $1,500 in a fundraiser for Cook Children’s patients.
The department announced Wednesday that after the fundraiser ended last week, the Bike Unit spent the money on games and prizes for 50 of Cook Children’s Health Care System long-term care patients to …
USA Cycling announces 2019 National Championships
www.bicycleretailer.com
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced today the 2019 USA Cycling National Championships schedule. With races from coast-to-coast, the country’s best riders will compete across each discipline to win the U.S. title. The 2019 National Championship schedule begins in March, and continues with at least one championship nearly every month, including races at the junior, collegiate, amateur, elite and masters levels. …
… 2019 USA Cycling National Championships Schedule
March 29-31 USA Cycling Elite BMX Nationals Rock Hill, S.C.
April 4-5 USA Cycling Collegiate BMX Nationals DeSoto, Tex.
Hi BikeHouston! Can you help a would-be bike commuter out with a safe route? from bikehouston
Red Bull ‘Last Stand’ race will bring in top cyclists, close roads around the Alamo this weekend
By S. M. Chavey | www.mysanantonio.com
For the third consecutive year, bicyclists from around the world will flock to San Antonio this weekend to compete in Red Bull’s cutthroat “Last Stand” race.
Bicycling around the nine-turn, half-mile loop at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, the last person to cross the finish line each lap is eliminated until just one rider remains. It’s a “Texas-style overhaul†on …
‘Active Plan’ tour bringing national attention
BY STEVE CLARK | www.brownsvilleherald.com
The Lower Rio Grande Valley Active Transportation and Tourism Plan is again in the national spotlight thanks to the Washington, D.C.,-based Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, which is sponsoring a four-day tour of the plan’s “catalyst projects.â€
The Active Plan envisions a 428-mile network of cycling, pedestrian and paddling trails connecting Brownsville and 10 other communities in the Lower Valley. RTC, founded in 1986 to preserve unused rail …
Texas Bridge Features Unique V-Pier Foundation
CINDY RILEY | www.constructionequipmentguide.com
Construction crews in Fort Worth, Texas, are creating the foundation for what will be a unique, pedestrian-oriented urban waterfront district. Three V-pier bridges positioned along the realigned Trinity River are currently being built, at a cost of $66 million.
“The construction of the signature V-pier bridges on Panther Island kicked off the vertical construction phase for the project,†said Matt Oliver, Trinity River Vision Authority spokesman. “Although the …
… Engineers, architects and planners teamed with partners from around the community to develop the innovative design for the bridges, which are only part of the project that will enhance the area with 10-ft. pedestrian sidewalks, bicycle facilities, reduced vehicular traffic delays, enhanced landscaping and opportunities for future transportation. …
DFW trail would let you bike from Fort Worth to Dallas — and you already paid for it
BY GORDON DICKSON | www.star-telegram.com
North Texas planners now have the funding they need to build a 64-mile hike and bike trail connecting Fort Worth to Dallas, and get it open to the public by fall 2023.
“It’s a milestone,†said David Creek, Fort Worth assistant parks and recreation director. “In a few years, you’ll be able to go all the way from highway 377 in Benbrook to Dallas using the trails.â€
And, in an …
TNG Ride
Eduardo Saenz | www.strava.com
Afternoon Ride with the wife nice and easy
Jeff Moser. | www.strava.com
Society Thursday thrash legs and lungs
Nicole Volek | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
#tbt Sunsets spins with all our Sisters and Misters. Because life is better with your hands in the air…🙌🼠#coedride #weloveourmisters #getmorewomenriding #dirtsidesisters… https://t.co/1sYvKWTBbk
— Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) October 12, 2018
Georgetown CX Races:
U15 1155am
U10 1230pm
Be there earlier enough to park and register. https://t.co/ymAjrzKR6G https://t.co/ymAjrzKR6G— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 12, 2018
.@HoustonPlanning participated in the week-long Road Safety Audit conducted for Mayor Turner's Safer Streets Initiative. S/O to @HoustonPWE for presenting preliminary results yesterday at the BAC meeting. 🚴â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ™Œ Check out the slides online: https://t.co/f1mrGW3hv3 pic.twitter.com/R8b3TDjL4w
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) October 11, 2018
#rat1000 https://t.co/F82KUz2WeC
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 11, 2018
We still need more volunteers for the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival this weekend! We're offering one free race entry for each 3 hours that you volunteer. We've re-opened the volunteer form:… https://t.co/MjSfXusFF2
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 11, 2018
For those going to NWCC's Millican Madness Race this weekend, there is construction at 290 and hw-6. Plan your route accordingly and give yourself extra time.
https://t.co/otezYQrWQY https://t.co/rVtcSIsXb1— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 11, 2018
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2019 BP MS 150!
Sign up today: https://t.co/a67xGcslRE #bpms150 #bikeMS pic.twitter.com/jH4CARXjQp
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) October 11, 2018
Safe Kids Austin: Bike Safety https://t.co/XuxDxHYgjM pic.twitter.com/mR9okSHgre
— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) October 11, 2018
Registration for this year's @TourdeGruene Ride and Time Trial on November 3 is now OPEN! More infos here: https://t.co/Nl1FPTVdfo #tourdegruene #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/dsftSvMJqR
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) October 11, 2018
The #mellowjohnnys Cross of Ages race is October 27-28 at Richard Moya Park in #Austin! There will be beer from @austinbeerworks, Halloween costumes, beginner friendly categories and food… https://t.co/NMWHlwba2V
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) October 11, 2018
Thx @HoustonPWE 4 presenting #RoadSafetyAudit at Bicycle Advisory Committee! We r glad 2 b part of this process re dangerous intersections & look fwd to final report & continued collaboration among all stakeholders. #saferstreetshtx @HoustonBikePlan pic.twitter.com/rVJNJ1IoLN
— LINK Houston (@LINK_Houston) October 11, 2018
Very, very heartening to see such a full house at the #Austin Mobility Committee meeting. Thanks to @JayCrossley @cubbie9000 @socialistcasual @jpl486 @ChrisRileyATX @chris78701 @KatieDeolloz @FarmAndCity & others for showing up, unlike me. #BikeATX @bikeaustin #ATX
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) October 11, 2018
Heinz to lead DB1 weekly ride! (Oct 13, 2018 08:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) October 11, 2018
Come join us for a fun ride, Ghost Track Crossing, on Sunday at 8 AM! https://t.co/DIOetq3qLy pic.twitter.com/n4i5sdBYAO
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 11, 2018
Stop trying to kill cyclists. pic.twitter.com/ONQug6tLU4
— larry (@larry_htx) October 11, 2018
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
#tbt Sunsets spins with all our Sisters and Misters. Because life is better with your hands in the air…🙌🼠#coedride #weloveourmisters #getmorewomenriding #dirtsidesisters… https://t.co/1sYvKWTBbk
— Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) October 12, 2018
Georgetown CX Races:
U15 1155am
U10 1230pm
Be there earlier enough to park and register. https://t.co/ymAjrzKR6G https://t.co/ymAjrzKR6G— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 12, 2018
.@HoustonPlanning participated in the week-long Road Safety Audit conducted for Mayor Turner's Safer Streets Initiative. S/O to @HoustonPWE for presenting preliminary results yesterday at the BAC meeting. 🚴â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ™Œ Check out the slides online: https://t.co/f1mrGW3hv3 pic.twitter.com/R8b3TDjL4w
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) October 11, 2018
#rat1000 https://t.co/F82KUz2WeC
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 11, 2018
We still need more volunteers for the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival this weekend! We're offering one free race entry for each 3 hours that you volunteer. We've re-opened the volunteer form:… https://t.co/MjSfXusFF2
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 11, 2018
For those going to NWCC's Millican Madness Race this weekend, there is construction at 290 and hw-6. Plan your route accordingly and give yourself extra time.
https://t.co/otezYQrWQY https://t.co/rVtcSIsXb1— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 11, 2018
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2019 BP MS 150!
Sign up today: https://t.co/a67xGcslRE #bpms150 #bikeMS pic.twitter.com/jH4CARXjQp
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) October 11, 2018
Safe Kids Austin: Bike Safety https://t.co/XuxDxHYgjM pic.twitter.com/mR9okSHgre
— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) October 11, 2018
Registration for this year's @TourdeGruene Ride and Time Trial on November 3 is now OPEN! More infos here: https://t.co/Nl1FPTVdfo #tourdegruene #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/dsftSvMJqR
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) October 11, 2018
The #mellowjohnnys Cross of Ages race is October 27-28 at Richard Moya Park in #Austin! There will be beer from @austinbeerworks, Halloween costumes, beginner friendly categories and food… https://t.co/NMWHlwba2V
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) October 11, 2018
Thx @HoustonPWE 4 presenting #RoadSafetyAudit at Bicycle Advisory Committee! We r glad 2 b part of this process re dangerous intersections & look fwd to final report & continued collaboration among all stakeholders. #saferstreetshtx @HoustonBikePlan pic.twitter.com/rVJNJ1IoLN
— LINK Houston (@LINK_Houston) October 11, 2018
Very, very heartening to see such a full house at the #Austin Mobility Committee meeting. Thanks to @JayCrossley @cubbie9000 @socialistcasual @jpl486 @ChrisRileyATX @chris78701 @KatieDeolloz @FarmAndCity & others for showing up, unlike me. #BikeATX @bikeaustin #ATX
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) October 11, 2018
Heinz to lead DB1 weekly ride! (Oct 13, 2018 08:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) October 11, 2018
Come join us for a fun ride, Ghost Track Crossing, on Sunday at 8 AM! https://t.co/DIOetq3qLy pic.twitter.com/n4i5sdBYAO
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 11, 2018
Stop trying to kill cyclists. pic.twitter.com/ONQug6tLU4
— larry (@larry_htx) October 11, 2018