Texas Bicycling News Digest April 11th 2019
Rails to Trails event postponed
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
An event to celebrate local trails has been postponed nearly two months because of bad weather in the forecast.
The city of Highland Village and Denton County Transportation Authority were preparing for a “Rails to Trails†event Saturday morning at the Highland Village/Lewisville Lake DCTA stop to kick off the spring season, but the event has been rescheduled because of severe weather expected in the area on Saturday, according to a DCTA news release on Thursday. …
Ride of Silence to Ghost Bike for Jessica Rae Saathoff: ¡Presente!
A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com
I’ve titled this sad post the same as the ride for Anthony John Diaz, because it was very similar. A bunch of people show up at a pre-arranged place, they chat, there are some announcements, and the ride begins without people speaking unless needed for safety. The group rides around East Austin with leaders stopping car traffic or the riders as needed, and eventually it arrives at the scene of the victim’s death. There is a bike painted all white: a ghost bike. Somber words are …
Spider Mountain Sticky Icky Improvements
By WhoAmI | austinmountainbiking.com
Here’s a video of a test ride of a small change we made on Sticky Icky at Spider Mountain. The trail rose up quite a bit at this point and led to a small root drop and was sloughing off the downhill side, so we gave it a full bench with a slight rise leading to a boot-able roller. We also touched up the catch berm below this, re-cut the bench after this, and built up the LH berm. …
Trail de Paris ready for Opening Day
By Mary Madewell | theparisnews.com
Something for everyone is planned along Trail de Paris on Saturday for national Opening Day for Trails and for the kick off of the recreational season for the Northeast Texas Trail.
“Whether you’ve been out on the NETT all year long, or have been waiting for warmer weather, Opening Day is a great way to officially kick off the spring season and explore the trail,†Paris Trail Fest co-chair Kelly Whitley said. “We encourage everyone to …
Dallas council OKs $7.1 million fix for McDermott Bridge, but wants Trinity group to fund
Robert Wilonsky | www.dallasnews.com
The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved spending around $7.1 million to finally, one day, open the hike-and-bike sections of the $115 million Margaret McDermott Bridge.
But several council members hope someone else will foot the bill.
That $7.1 million price tag is what TxDOT says it will cost to replace 196 cable and anchors that attach architect Santiago Calatrava’s arches to the pier-and-beam concrete bridge over the Trinity River. Engineers first noticed a …
Video: Organization rides across 3 countries to raise money for breast cancer research
By Kirsten Geddes | www.newswest9.com
MIDLAND, TX (KWES) – Some people bike for fun, others do it to stay fit. For 3 Country Ride, it’s about raising money for breast cancer research,
Made up of a small team of volunteers, 3 Country Ride takes on the task of riding over 4,166 miles. The ride stretches across three countries, hence the name.
This year’s ride started in Tijuana, Mexico on March 20. The majority of the ride stretches across the United States before ending in Saint Stephen, Canada on June 10. …
Copperas Cove native known for cycling, activism, fatherhood
David Perdue | kdhnews.com
A man who lived in San Antonio but called Copperas Cove home is being remembered for being an avid cyclist, community activist, entrepreneur and loving father.
Tito Bradshaw’s funeral was held Thursday at Greater Vision Community Church in Killeen with about 560 people attending, church officials said. Bradshaw died April 1 in San Antonio when he was struck by a suspected drunken driver while riding a bicycle. He was 35 years old at the time of his death. …
Beaumont to hold 21st Annual Moonlight Bicycle Madness
Author: Raegan Gibson | www.12newsnow.com
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont’s 21st annual Moonlight Bicycle Madness event will provide community members to participate in a ‘casual bicycle ride’ through the city, beginning and ending at Rogers Park.
The event is set for Friday, May 10 at 10 p.m. Rogers Park is located at 1455 Dowlen Road. …
Gravel Grindin’ in Chappell Hill [1/2]
Nate Eguia | www.strava.com
VCC: Tempo /Recovery with the gang! Good luck at the Boston Marathon Brandy! We will be cheering for you!!
