Texas Biking Action January 22nd 2021
Man killed in Texarkana biking accident
www.ktbs.com
TEXARKANA, Texas – Police in Texarkana are investigating a deadly crash involving a bicyclist.
Officers say a man was biking in the 3500 block of W. 7th Street around 8:30 p.m. Thursday when he was hit by a Lincoln Navigator. He died at the scene.
The driver was not injured, although she was taken to the hospital for evaluation since she is pregnant.
Ready2Roll Cycling and fitness events around Houston
By Ana Khan | www.houstonchronicle.com
Ready2Roll Cycling Training Series
Ready2Roll Cycling is hosting a 12-week, fully supported, cycling training series for riders of all levels to help them prepare for the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 or other cycling events. The training series begins Jan. 23 and will continue through April 24. Registration and event locations can be found at Ready2RollCycling.com.
100-mile trail project will connect San Antonio to Austin – but you’ll have to wait
Karly Williams | www.mysanantonio.com
A new parks project in Central Texas is on the way, but you’ll have to wait over a decade to enjoy it completely.
The Great Springs Project, a major feat announced by the National Park Service in December of 2020, will aim to connect four of Texas’ Great Springs between San Antonio and Austin.
When completed, the goal of the project is to add 50,000 acres of protected National Park Land over zones of the Edwards Aquifer that links San Antonio Springs, Comal Springs, San Marcos Springs, and Barton Springs.
Hike-and-bike trails will be built to connect the sprawling project, ensuring residents in every part of the Austin-San Antonio corridor have access to …
Texas Biking from Twitter
final tune-up at Spindle Cycles in Katy before I sell off my first love, Biancha @BianchiOfficial 🥺🚲 | also snagged some @bscycling socks 🤘 pic.twitter.com/D3C30gsy0Z
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) January 22, 2021
Twisted ankle so no SOS for a few days . pic.twitter.com/SndAoqxh4H
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) January 23, 2021
Hey bike friends. We desperately need stop signs for 7th @ Shepherd and Waverly. This revamp might be a way to get them if you would add your comments please. https://t.co/OzAJa6u45a pic.twitter.com/9OyL4yYJcP
— Prioritize people over cars #fatboyonabike (@gratifihouston) January 22, 2021
City cemetery ride with Grammy and the boys. Hollered at â¦@pegoCATSâ© on the way home. #ATX pic.twitter.com/60hO7YYmis
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) January 22, 2021
It’s perfect out, Austin! Go ride!#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/SxilBdddJ0
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) January 22, 2021
Enjoy the ride while taking care of the environment. Cycle on! 🚲🌿#ecofactfriday pic.twitter.com/TZIv8AqZII
— UTSA Sustainability ðŸðŸ‚🌼🦋 (@UTSASustain) January 22, 2021
The sidewalk connecting Deerwood Dr to the Terry Hershey Trail on the west side of the BW 8 frontage road is closed while construction crews replace & rebuild it. The current 4-ft wide sidewalk is being replaced with an 8-ft wide concrete meandering path to connect to the trail. pic.twitter.com/xuPLD5ZLzZ
— Westchase District (@westchasehou) January 22, 2021
Volunteers scoping out the 2021 route… pic.twitter.com/ACj308aJY4
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) January 22, 2021
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2021
Meet at 9:45 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 10:00. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six f… https://t.co/AnNvYlyhaD