Construction imminent for Longhorn Dam bridge

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The Austin Transportation Department decided last month on Longhorn Dam’s new bike and pedestrian bridge, which is designed to increase safety on Pleasant Valley Road and connect trails and parks in the area.

The bridge’s design is “wishbone style” and will be located near Guerrero Park on Pleasant Valley Road. After removing the current pedestrian bridge, new walkways will connect Holly Shores Park, Longhorn Shores Park and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. The bridge is expected to be completed in 2025.

Construction was scheduled to begin in …

It appears the Baytown YMCA Gator Ride 2021 on March 6th is cancelled. The page on the YMCAHouston.org website is not there and the registration on Active.com is closed. A friend that worked at a rest stop last year said it was cancelled.

Upcoming Rides

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wicked boxer thirsty thursday Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 6:30 PM

Nite Bike! Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 7:00 PM

Tuesday Morning Sprint with MCC Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 6:00 AM

MCC (101) – Shell to McKeever Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 6:30 AM

Active Passion Sunday Roll Sunday, March 7, 2021 @ 8:00 AM

Active Passion Sunday Short Loop Sunday, March 7, 2021 @ 8:00 AM

Mid west short loop Sunday, March 7, 2021 @ 7:30 AM

MCC (101) – Shell to McKeever Monday, March 8, 2021 @ 6:30 AM

Video: Mountain bike racing season kicks-off with the Reveille Peak Roundup

By: Joel Lopez | www.kxxv.com

BURNET, TX — Sunday kicked off the 10th annual interscholastic mountain bike racing season with the Reveille Peak Roundup in Burnet.

600 student racers from throughout Texas battling the elements as they make their way to the finish line.

"What I like most about today was probably at the end when I was cramping up but I was like neck and neck with this kid and we went through the finish but I barely beat him and that was really fun." says racer Samuel Pole with the Heart of Texas Cycling Team

Racing along the tracks were 30 local boys and girls with the …

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Join us this Friday supporting local Cycling Advocate Phenom Ashly Fletcher of Bike Friendly South Dallas!https://t.co/bASU9DeSK1 pic.twitter.com/utU8LQoIEL

— Iron Riders Dallas (@IronRidersDFW) March 2, 2021

Project fact sheet from @TxDOTDallas on the @NorthavenTrail bridge project approved by @TxDOT last week. Excited the construction will start soon. This will greatly enhance @CityOfDallas trail connections and improve safety too. #DallasParks #DallasTrails pic.twitter.com/1UgZILp4T9

— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) March 1, 2021

Congratulations to Mike Plucinski for finishing the Tour de Fort Worth last week. We hope Mike inspires you to get your own Tour de Fort Worth challenge completed. Way to go, Mike! pic.twitter.com/qyY0m2io6f

— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) March 1, 2021

Any information for the bike bridge over the trinity river at the border of Dallas and Irving at Trinity View Park? It's been closed for almost a year now. pic.twitter.com/kP6HJ4oUSZ

— larry (@larry_htx) March 1, 2021

Bike minded people are needed THIS TUESDAY 3/2 at 6pm for a City of Dallas Public Works Public meeting regarding the Richmond Ave. project. The options to be presented are going to pit bike/mobility lanes vs parking. We need to make a strong showing!! https://t.co/NyI91DvQHD

— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) March 1, 2021

BTW, if you're a Texas student wondering about your rights and responsibilities on your bike, here's a quick guide to Texas bike laws: https://t.co/J7tDytFA3D #BikeSummit21

— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 1, 2021

The Austin Street Bikeway occupies about 25% of the space between curbs. If @HoustonPlanning could convert the same amount of space on Smith, Louisiana, Milam and Travis, car lanes would still outnumber bike lanes by what, 14-4? https://t.co/GuinPI68gs

— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) March 1, 2021

Yesterday I biked over to North Houston to help serve food to over 3000 people alongside Mayor @SylvesterTurner , @nacchelp, @gcaflcio, and the Teamsters Union. pic.twitter.com/u3tpLr1YWw

— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) March 1, 2021

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group 
 
***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 r… https://t.co/YSMuljh9Uh

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 1, 2021

New Event Houston Bicycle Club HEMPSTEAD Ride – Hempstead, TX https://t.co/swOU1V6oAE

Starter: Don
Don will start today, route TBD at start, probably around 40 miles, note 8:30am start time!
One of our prettiest rides. Routes of 23, 35, 41 and 50 m… https://t.co/iT617YvJBv

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 1, 2021

New Event Red Bird Fields Gravel Fondo – Buckholts, TX Red Bird Fields Gravel Fondo at Buckholts, TXhttps://t.co/HqKrQ9sTQLhttps://t.co/spvMP15SFy
 RACE MODE – OPEN MEN     12:00 PM     80 miles     CASH: $75 1st place, $50 2nd place, $35 3rd place p… https://t.co/n4pGiCFthl

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 1, 2021

New Event Penelope TX Gravel Fondo – Penelope, TX Penelope TX Gravel Fondo at Penelope, TXhttps://t.co/UKEGDbvb7jhttps://t.co/spvMP15SFy
 
     RACE MODE – OPEN MEN     12:00 PM     80 miles     CASH: $75 1st place, $50 2nd place, $35 3rd place plus … https://t.co/BB43VnRzKZ

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 1, 2021