Texas Bicycling News Digest May 21st 2019
Celebrate summer starting with National Trails Day event
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
People across the country and in the local community will gather next weekend at their favorite trails for a walk, run or bike ride on National Trails Day, and the city of Highland Village and Denton County Transportation Authority are inviting residents to participate.
DCTA is partnering with the cities of Denton, Lake Dallas, Corinth, Highland Village and Lewisville to host “National Trails Day†events on June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is meant to get residents out and moving on DCTA’s A-train Rail Trail to enjoy the benefits of recreation and exposure to …
Houston doesn’t do pool noodles (not OC, found on my Facebook cycling group) from bicycling
Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier
By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Columbus to Sealy TX Tuesday May 21, 2019, 28 miles (45 km) – Total so far: 1,226 miles (1,973 km) Recovering from a longish ride yesterday, we decided on a shorter ride to Sealy, TX. Most of the day was windy, overcast, and a sprinkle of rain in later part of the day. We rode on the frontage road of the I-10. Sometimes we would be on the northside of the I-10 and other times on the southside. It was nicer riding on the …
5 WheelBrothers tools to cycle in the Texas heat and ride through the summer!
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5 Ways to Beat the Heat and Ride Through the Summer
Summer is swiftly approaching, and with average Texas temperatures already in the mid80s, it’s time to start thinking about how to stay safe when you’re riding in the heat.
For event-specific training tips, this WheelBrothers post offers some tips on preparing for a rally and how to ride in a group safely. And look here for help on deciding what gear to pack.
But let’s talk about heat training in general! High temperatures can heighten the intensity of your ride just like increasing speed, distance, or incline. Humidity is another a condition to …
I Didn’t Ride My Bicycle Today, and I’m Okay With That
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
Returning readers recall relatively recent reflections recommending rest. After five days of riding my bike almost 90 miles, and knowing I would reach 100 miles last week, this weekend I did very little. My body, my left knee and quadricep muscle in particular, were very grateful. As usual I was having trouble getting myself going. So when a friend offered to come by and help with some errands in his car, I jumped, however gently, at the opportunity. Later, we went for a …
Public input sought on proposed SL 335 improvements from SW 9th avenue to FM 1719
By: Karl Wehmhoener | www.myhighplains.com
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – TxDOT is seeking public input sought on proposed SL 335 improvements from SW 9th avenue to FM 1719 tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church at Quail Creek.
The purpose of the open house is to share information and gather public input on proposed improvements to SL 335, Segment C-1, from SW 9th Avenue to FM 1719 (Western Street), in Potter County. …
… The proposed project consists of converting an existing 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane freeway facility with ramps, one-way frontage roads, grade separations over intersecting cross streets and railroads. The proposed project will also provide bike and pedestrian accommodations. The open house will …
Woman accused of killing man on bicycle indicted for manslaughter
www.kcbd.com
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Laura Reynolds, the woman police say hit an 18-year-old riding his bicycle, was indicted for manslaughter by a Lubbock Grand Jury Tuesday.
The accident happened early in the morning of June 28 of last year along 11th Street and Slide Road. The bicyclist was identified as Davion Boswell. Police at the time said Boswell was riding his bike south along …
Haarvarks Kemah Tuesday
Troy Serrano | www.strava.com
