Texas Biking News March 15th 2021
Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail could see improvements, according to Safety & Mobility Study
Author: Mari Salazar | www.kvue.com
AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin’s hike-and-bike trail might be getting a make-over, according to the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail Safety and Mobility Study.
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Public Works and the Trail Foundation created the study. It states that there are potential project developments in specific areas for the trail.
Some of those changes include: …
Fat-E | Back at the Spider Web | Spider Mountain Bike Park Burnet, Texas from MTB
Texarkana, Texas – Bringle Lake Mountain Bike Trails System
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Much hard work is actually done in the woods around Bringle Lake in Texarkana, Texas. The city maintains a Wilderness trail in Bringle Park, but there are dozens of mountain bike trails within the trail for riders of all skill levels.
The trails are maintained by a group of volunteers and have many features that can turn biking into a real adventure. More and more people are beginning to discover these amazing trails and we are stumbling in the woods looking for Christa Anderson, one of the leading volunteers to …
David Vera tragically is killed in Lamb County bicycle accident
By GREG HOLMES | www.thelegaladvocate.com
Saturday evening collision was along U.S. Highway 84
LAMB, TX, (March 13, 2021) – David Vera, 45, of Littlefield, lost his life on Saturday evening when his bicycle was struck by a motorist in Lamb. County.
The Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the accident which happened around 6:20 p.m. along U.S. Highway 84.
Troopers said Mr. Vera was riding east near mile marker 290 when he was struck by an …
Riverside Ride, KIDZFest planned for Saturday
By Elena Anita Watts | www.victoriaadvocate.com
Toyota of Victoria will present Riverside Ride and KIDZFest on Saturday. The bicycle ride kicks off at 8 a.m. at DeLeon Plaza, and the free festival for children, which is for the entire community, not just those participating in the ride, starts at 10 a.m. in the plaza.
Both events are sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Victoria, which aims to “ensure all kids have access to the resources they need to thrive, the education they need to prosper and …
Any word on the Driveway Race Series? from BikingATX
Did someone say Bug Season
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Afternoon Ride
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Playing with a coyote
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Monday Ride with Danny
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Houston cyclists paint bike lanes where the city won’t
Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
The Harrisburg Rail Trail just … ends. Cyclists want it to stretch further through dedicated bike lanes.
Shel Silverstein’s "Where the Sidewalk Ends" should be Houston’s official book of poetry.
At least, if it’s changed to "Where the Bike Lane Ends."
That’s a problem around Houston, with long stretches of hike and bike trails often dead-ending into busy roadways – kicking walkers and bike riders to the street where cars and trucks dominate the mode of transportation. …
Texas Biking from Twitter
STOLEN – Black Rattan Rattan challenger 2020 in Austin, TX https://t.co/6DHrEdf7oA pic.twitter.com/TMFJds2GtT
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) March 15, 2021
STOLEN – Blue Giant in Austin, TX https://t.co/MdrsdX0CNI
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) March 15, 2021
The process to update Denton's comprehensive plan has begun. What is a comprehensive plan, and what does it have to do with biking, tax rates, cost-of-living, health, and quality of life? Five Reasons Why You Should Participate in the Denton 2040 Plan: https://t.co/PanMPNvWYa pic.twitter.com/GwhF8IPRMC
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) March 15, 2021
STOLEN – Blue Trek 400D in Georgetown, TX https://t.co/j7UDAtgZwA
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) March 15, 2021
Two future 100-milers lined up at the 10K route (in 2019) pic.twitter.com/mznmLSMssq
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) March 15, 2021
Have you checked this out? https://t.co/dt5BoeLEzt pic.twitter.com/okHaWKMhkD
— Bikin' Mike (@TheBikinMike) March 15, 2021
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 15, 2021
***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/DRp9LueYKV