Texas Biking News November 4th 2019
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The couple who went viral for their unique engagement in March celebrated their honeymoon watching their favorite Houston team win London.
Jon Blaze and Thao Nguyen got a lot of attention when Blaze planned out a 15-mile bike ride that spelled out "Marry Me" through the Strava app and posted it to Reddit. …
The Ride Series MTB Skills Clinic
by DORBA – Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association | www.facebook.com
Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 9 AM – 4 PM CST 4300 Co Rd 1006 McKinney, TX 75071 The Ride Series MTB Skills Clinics is the premiere rider instruction service in the country. Combining over 70 years of experience on two wheels to bring you the most structured curriculum and a footprint of implements that fosters incredible growth and progression.
Join championship winning Pivot Factory rider Rich Drew as he guides you through a transformative day of learning, applying, and shredding!
Your day will include: …
What is Gravel Biking?
By RidingAgain | austinmountainbiking.com
Been looking at this matter for a few weeks now and found it interesting in the various thoughts different riders have about what gravel riding is.
Here’s how one article begins…
"Gravel riding, aka gravel grinding or adventure riding, is an increasingly popular form of cycling that combines elements of road- and mountain-biking, and consisting mostly of distance riding over unpaved roads. Whether dirt roads or gravel roads, trails must consist of non-technical and unsurfaced roads to qualify as gravel riding. Since cities mostly have paved roads for commuters, gravel riding trails are usually located in …
FREERIDE512 @ Christ Church Cedar Park
By El Gringo | austinmountainbiking.com
FREERIDE512 is coming to Cedar Park! Christ Church of Cedar Park has graciously given us permission to build freeride mountain bike trails on their land. We’ve kept the effort quiet while we ramp-up, but word is getting out.
Waivers are required to ride on the land (available at www.FREERIDE512.com at the top right of the nav-bar on the home page) but unlike our other parks, FR512 membership is NOT required because Christ Church wanted this to be free to riders. That being said, we (FR512) appreciate your membership, as that’s how we fund resources to build trails. But again, …
Defining Traffic Road Safety
By Dr. Inge Ford | bikehouston.org
The price of mobility should not cost lives. In a civil society, most would agree that diverse people do, have, and need various ways to move around. We might also believe that policy-makers and leaders responsible for road safety should incorporate methods that address multiple mobility alternatives, health, education, communities, land use, and equitable connectivity.
But a report by …
Real People Who Ride- Dudes Who Roll Multi-Modal
By Inge Ford, DMD, LCI | bikehouston.org
So you’re still not feeling this concept of bicycle commuting in good ‘ol H-town, eh? We get it! Let’s introduce you to some creative individuals who explore other mobility options.
Meet James and Doc V (Veon). These guys move around the city differently. Both use options that try to lessen their carbon footprint, increase personal activity, and reduce the impact on air quality. Both understand that by choosing not to jump in a personal motorized vehicle first and opt to use other modes of transportation has its pros and cons. Yet, each is …
TDH: Cycling for the Community
TOUR DE HOOD | www.facebook.com
Every Weds we roll out at 7pm for a casual ride touring various parts of Houston. Starting in 3rd Ward, each ride is a different route totaling 12-18 miles. We go as fast as the slowest riders and stop at every light to make sure no one is dropped. Any fitness level can join us. We have parents pulling children in trailers, kids aged 10+ riding, skateboarders, everyone are welcomed. There is a mid-ride …
2019 BikeHouston Advocacy Update
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BikeHouston leads the way for bike access and road safety by advocating for safe bikeways and teaching bicycling skills. Our programs are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion to see the implementation of the City’sCity’s Bike Plan to become a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community by 2027.
Impossible to do alone, campaigns led by our board of directors, staff, and ambassadors foster relationships and empower residents to demand better places to ride a bike.
Our Advocacy Subcommittee leads BikeHouston’sBikeHouston’s positions on public policy for high comfort bikeways and …
Somebody Clean The Bike Lanes – Please.
By Clark Martinson | bikehouston.org
Over the past year, an astounding number of miles of high comfort bike lanes have been bid, awarded, constructed, currently under construction, and opened. For that accomplishment, we are proud. Now, how are we going to keep them clean?
David Dick is one of my bike safety mentors. David, Fred Meredith, Preston Tyree, and Regina Garcia taught me to ride my bike as a vehicle on Houston’s streets. When David called to discuss Houston’s new bikeways in the …