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Texas Biking News March 11th 2021

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WF Cyclists Hosting Seed Bombing Fun Ride March 20th

Dave Diamond | newstalk1290.com

There’s a bicycling event coming to Wichita Falls that sounds … intriguing.

The Bike Wichita Falls bunch and their friends in the Midnight Riders are hosting a Fun Ride Seed Bombing event on Saturday, March 20th.

Here’s the plan. Participants on the Seed Bombing event will arrive at the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market by 10:00 a.m. on March 20th. Once you’re there you’ll be instructed on how to build a seed bomb. Then everyone will hop onto their bikes, go for a ride, and …

Golden Rollers Ride along Boggy Creek Trail

Ghisallo Cycling Initiative | ridespot.org

Golden Rollers is a collaboration between the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department that provides an opportunity for adults aged 50 and older to engage in low-impact, bicycle-based recreation, exploration, and transportation. …

Looking for Saturday morning group ride from BikingATX

Study examines barriers keeping cycling from being more inclusive

www.bicycleretailer.com

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Engaging and encouraging marginalized communities and investing in infrastructure will grow cycling and make it more inclusive, according to a new study commissioned by PeopleForBikes.

The study, Where Do We Go From Here? Breaking Down Barriers to Bicycling in the U.S., was led by Charles T. Brown of the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University. His team wanted to identify the factors preventing people from bicycling and identify the infrastructure improvement and incentives that could encourage them to start.

"Even without the recent upsurge brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, bicycling has increased in popularity in many U.S. cities over the last decade," the executive summary begins. "However, even as the number of bicyclists and bike trips steadily grows, many …

… Two focus groups — one with community members, the other with local business representatives — were formed in 10 cities: Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Denver; Fort Collins, Colorado; Memphis, Tennessee; New Orleans; New York City; Portland, Oregon; Providence, Rhode Island; and Tucson, Arizona. …

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY OVERNIGHTER

By June Bug | austinmountainbiking.com

This was just posted on Bikepacking.com. It’s a overnight ride that includes an overnight stop at Castell for supper and camping at the nearby Leifeste Campground. The ride starts at a campground on a private ranch on FM 16 between F-burg and Llano.

I’ll note that four years ago we did two rides starting at Castell and had planned to camp at Leifeste Campground. It was October — I think this must have been just after the three-day Columbus Day weekend — and the place was completely beat up; portapotties were overflowing.

It was so unappealing we went to the Castell Store and found a little cottage rental with no kitchen. So — we had beds to sleep in but we used our camping set up and cooked outside.

Anyway, Leifeste Campground is right on the banks of the Llano, so a lovely setting. On facebook, they are Leifeste Campground in Castell and the phone is 254-717-3305. Sounds like they have some electrical hookups now and call ahead to check on reservations.

Texas Hill Country Overnighter

Maxwell Johnston | bikepacking.com

The state of Texas has so much beauty to offer, but there’s something uniquely captivating about the Texas Hill Country. Located 90 miles west of Austin, this overnighter takes you through the rolling hills of limestone and granite, past prickly pear cactus, and fields of livestock. Riders can camp under the stars on the Llano River and test their luck with some of the state’s best fly-fishing spots…

Chats with Strangers Whilst Bicycling in Austin, Texas

A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com

A guy driving a truck is about to turn into the bike lane. ADAB stops to avoid getting hit.

ADAB: (Yelling.) “Hey, I’m right here in front of you!” Guy: (Looks left and right, doesn’t see me.) ADAB: (Slaps hood hard; yells louder.) “I’m right fucking here, motherfucker!” Guy: (Surprised. Says nothing.) ADAB: (Leaves in disgust, hoping he doesn’t follow, veer into him or shoot.)

ADAB is doing 30 miles per hour downhill in an area where the bike lane starts then stops several times. A guy delivering something is …

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