Texas Biking News January 25th 2021
City close to approving new, hike-bike trail park
By Jacy Lewis | www.mrt.com
The city of Midland is close to approving an agreement with the Permian Basin Bicycle Association to construct a multi-use trail park, according to a press release from PBBA. The trail system will be located on city property adjacent to Harris Field Fire Training Center in southeast Midland near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Highway 307.
Midland might be getting a mountain bike park similar to the one northeast Odessa.
The city of Midland is close to approving an agreement with the Permian Basin Bicycle Association to construct a multi-use trail park, according to a press release from PBBA. The trail system will be located on city property adjacent to Harris Field Fire Training Center in southeast Midland near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Highway 307.
A portion of the park is situated in an area with abundant trees and vegetation that is unique to the desert climate. PBBA will build approximately 7 miles of beginner and intermediate level single-track trails. There will also be a wider and easier …
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SH 3 from Richey Street to FM 518
www.txdot.gov
TxDOT Houston District proposes to add bike lanes on the outside shoulders of north bound and south bound SH 3 between Richey Street to FM 518, spanning a length of 14.25 miles. The proposed improvements are located in Houston, South Houston, Webster, and League City in Harris and Galveston counties.
Current Conditions
At intersections, the existing highway facility typically includes four 11-foot mainlanes (two in each direction), one 14-foot left turn lane, and 6- to 8-foot outside shoulders. The existing roadway does not acommodate bicycles.
Proposed Improvements
The addition of bike lanes will utilize the existing shoulders and will require approximately two to five feet of pavement widening in some areas, mostly on …
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Tuesday Bridges Tuesday, January 26, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
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Methodist MS150 Training Ride – 35 Miler Saturday, January 30, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
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New Trail Review – Mary Moore Searight park
By AustinBike | austinmountainbiking.com
Went out last week to have a look around. I had ridden here a few years back and walked away saying "not worth the trip." It was pretty deep in the south side and only had about 5-6 miles of trail, much of it seemed to be double track or non-inspiring singletrack. But a lot has changed since then. Not as much because of the trail itself, but the connection to SATN. Now we are at the point where a ride that starts here has connection to another huge network of SATN trails.
I started out by doing the mileage in the …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Yes! SoPAC at the northern terminus is not easy to reach other than via Meadow Road so this is much needed infrastructure. cc: @CityOfDallas https://t.co/Lg2vIRbyBK
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) January 26, 2021
If you happen to come along illegal dumping when on the trails, please take a few minutes to report at (210) 335-6700 or 311 https://t.co/Q7LUXaULeI
— STORM (@STORM_MTB) January 25, 2021
#311 #illegaldumping #reportit #dirttrails #mtb #satx https://t.co/xfvx1gwsxg
2021 Ride Update & Virtual Challenges #WeRide4Love #HCRA2021– https://t.co/5N7CNK5vzC pic.twitter.com/dtZLFp2tbK
— Hill Country Ride for AIDS (@hillcountryride) January 26, 2021
STOLEN – Blue Cannondale SuperSix EVO 105 in Austin, TX https://t.co/aQqpgh3UCg pic.twitter.com/89NQWL4UOr
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) January 26, 2021
Looking for some new roads around Austin? Or maybe it’s been a while since you’ve covered some old classic loops. Either way, check out @VioletCrownATX’s 13 road routes from their 2020-21 DIY Winter Tour, here: https://t.co/CldIam1rBa
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) January 25, 2021
Pre-Covid pic.#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/VcAsriAssQ
A classic image from the 1985 HHH Memorial Stadium start. The Saturday morning HHH start has been significantly refined since the early days. pic.twitter.com/iAYgaWxcuF
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) January 25, 2021
Happy Monday Bike People!! New infrastructure to go and check out…City of Dallas DOT & Public Works are coordinating on bike lane demonstrations projects for 2021 and the first is in place on Greenville Ave between Sopac trail and Royal Lane. Let them know you like it!!! pic.twitter.com/PGeMpDBqPp
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) January 25, 2021
We’ve ridden here more than 100 times and never fallen in! (Bad karma on the way) â¦@woombikesUSAâ© pic.twitter.com/LbEGMI9gCO
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) January 25, 2021
â¦@TxDOTHoustonâ© bikeway improvement along portion of SH 3 / Old Galveston Road under progress https://t.co/9WtWndyDWy pic.twitter.com/2MW5inK7Q8
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) January 25, 2021
Tried any of Austin's trails yet? 2 were voted as America’s Best Bikeways of 2020 by @peopleforbikes ðŸ†
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) January 25, 2021
Congress Ave's between 11th St/Riverside Dr was recognized among 11 outstanding projects across the country! Shoal Creek Blvd trail for its 5+ miles of natural landscape 🦠pic.twitter.com/Smu5XvwCAs
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup GroupÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 25, 2021
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***Effective until further notice- in accordance with our local government- if this ride does not get canceled all riders are asked to practice social distancing and rid… https://t.co/DJZhaVRFK9