Texas Biking News April 6th 2021
Waco-area news briefs: Southwest Waco park to reopen Thursday
Jerry Larson | wacotrib.com
The City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday to celebrate the reopening of Trail Blazer Park, following a $640,000 improvement project at the site.
The 11-acre neighborhood park, located at 1101 Harris Creek Road, opened in 2013 as the primary trailhead for the Cotton Belt Trail. Neighborhood growth surrounding the park has since expanded, demonstrating the increased need for neighborhood park amenities to serve a wider range of families and uses.
New park amenities include a pavilion, water fountain, trail lighting, seating, soccer goals, a nine-hole family disc golf course, a shaded playground with enhanced accessibility and access improvements with connectivity to Stageline Drive. Additionally, a bicycle repair station was donated earlier this year by Bicycle World.
For information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 254-750-5980.
City Hall to TxDOT: Plan to expand I-35 doesn’t do enough for those on foot, bikes, transit
By KXAN News |www.bizjournals.com
The proposal to expand and transform I-35 through downtown Austin has raised some questions. City leaders said it doesn’t do enough for walking, biking and transit.
“This highway, for so long, has not only been a physical barrier but a socioeconomic barrier too,†said Paige Ellis, District 8’s council member and chair of the mobility committee. “It’s very hard for people to get through different parts of Austin with the highway in the condition that it’s in right now, so I think people really want to see something that makes it easier to access education and jobs and I think this is our moment to get that right.â€
In a letter sent to the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin’s transportation department is asking for additional …
Bent Back on The Southern Tier
By Andy Lamb | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 12 – Double Lake Recreation Area: Ride Through The Forest
Sunday April 4, 2021, 72 miles (116 km) – Total so far: 525 miles (845 km) Left the hotel In Navasota around 9. Had to make a loop since the hotel was on the south bound frontage road. Since it was Easter many restaurants and stores were closed. Found a cafe in Anderson which has open and stopped an had breakfast. Most of the ride today was through the Sam Houston National Forest. I rode pass a control burn area which was …
Day 13 – Silsbee: Tunnel Vision
Monday April 5, 2021, 76 miles (123 km) – Total so far: 601 miles (968 km) I left the Double Lake Recreation Area campground a little before 9. I stopped and picked up some oil and rags in Cold Spring. For the last day my chain has been making some noise indicating that it needed to be oiled. I oiled then chain and wiped as much oil as I could off. It quieted the chain. I stopped for lunch in Shepard. Had a great bacon cheese burger lettuce wrap. Most of the ride today had …
Fully supported, CA to FL
By Tom Gray | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 24 – Sanderson, TX to Comstock, TX
Sunday April 4, 2021, 87 miles (140 km) – Total so far: 1,257 miles (2,023 km) Today was a very long day – 8.5 hours of cycling plus rest stops for a total of 10.25 hours. We were on US 90 all day into a moderate headwind and with continuous rollers (ups and downs). One rider counted 42 significant ascents. The frustrating thing was that …
Day 25 – Comstock, TX to Brackettville, TX
Monday April 5, 2021, 65 miles (105 km) – Total so far: 1,387 miles (2,232 km)
More headwinds, getting warmer, bumpy roads. The desert is behind us, the landscape is turning green,and traffic is increasing. The road was nice until we got to Del Rio, apparently a major border crossing, but for the rest of the way we were forced to ride on …
Texas man works to ‘Close the Gap’ on senior care with 9000-mile bike ride throughout country
By: Trevier Gonzalez | www.kristv.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Now six days into his four-month journey to bring awareness to the issues seniors face throughout the country, a San Antonio man is hoping his trek will not only raise money for senior assistance, but inspire others to join the field.
That journey is part of his company’s “Close the Gap in Senior Care†movement.
“We’re focusing first and foremost on the gap that we see in …
‘Ride for Scenic Texas’ to raise awareness of state roads
www.wilsoncountynews.com
Scenic Texas has announced its first-ever “Ride for Scenic Texas,†a 21-mile loop bike ride and fundraiser to build awareness about the nonprofit’s work to designate Texas roads as official state scenic byways and to protect the Lone Star State’s visual environment.
This is an open ride format on Saturday, April 10, from 8 a.m. to noon in Driftwood, where riders can take to the course freely to enjoy the scenic ride that begins and ends at Vista Brewing. After their ride, cyclists can enjoy a socially distanced brew outside in the Vista Brewing beer garden.
Registration, sponsorship information, and COVID-19 guidelines can be found at www.scenictexas.org/events.
Video: Second “Ride and Seek†event happening this weekend
www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – The second Ride and Seek event will be happening at Lake Wichita this weekend.
Bike Wichita Falls is inviting everyone to come out for a scavenger hunt and to learn about nature while getting some exercise on your bike, skateboard or skates.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday at Murphy’s Mound.
Southern Tier 2021
By Mike L. | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 17: Marfa to Sanderson: Invited for Dinner
Tuesday April 6, 2021, 110 miles (177 km) – Total so far: 1,235 miles (1,987 km)
The ride today was not overly eventful today, but the day did end with a very pleasant surprise when I was invited for dinner. Since changing time zones, the sun is now coming up after 7 am so that limits my early morning miles before the winds pick up. For today’s ride, the winds started nice but turned on me twice: once after Alpine and then again about 20 miles before Sanderson. Those periods can best be described as unrelenting and humorless. For other parts, though, the winds shifted behind me and the sun even ducked behind the clouds for a while. Add in the …
Texas Biking from Twitter
#uhdgatorsbike https://t.co/WH2DxWjQis
— UHDBikeClub (@UHDBikeClub) April 7, 2021
STOLEN – Gray Cannondale Caad9 1 in Austin, TX https://t.co/QIFtmUpowL pic.twitter.com/cXkq6fO5fR
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) April 6, 2021
If u ever wonder why some ppl don’t ride in bike lanes, here’s 2 reasons why:
— Joey Pawlik (@joey_pawlik) April 6, 2021
a.) the door zone – there’s a good possibility that you can smash into a car door if someone opens 1 abruptly;
b.) a person’s parking job has their tire(s) hanging over into the already narrow bike lane pic.twitter.com/0htTgv89Xb
Mountain biking is all “happy trails†until you get a flat! #DallasParks has teamed up with @TheDorba to host a FREE Beginner #MountainBike Maintenance Clinic (4/15 from 6p-7p). Learn to change a flat & make minor repairs. Space is limited, register here: https://t.co/uH3AoXIKFc pic.twitter.com/EPMKf01rlg
— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec) April 6, 2021
Bicycle World Race Team member and Ambassador, Becki Phillips (left), will be competing in the Caveman Sprint Triathlon this weekend. Join us in wishing her the best of luck!#BWRides #RaceTeam #SprintTri #Tri #Triathlon pic.twitter.com/H6jy7g5eJq
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) April 6, 2021
WILD RIDE! #WeRide4Love https://t.co/mLgAL3JcfI
— Hill Country Ride for AIDS (@hillcountryride) April 6, 2021
With her term coming to a close, Mayor Betsy Price will be hosting a final series of town halls throughout the month of April — aptly named the "Goodbye-cycle Tour." https://t.co/H6OCBbc1K7
— Fort Worth Magazine (@FWTXmag) April 6, 2021
Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price's final series of moving town hall meetings will begin tomorrow. Bring your helmet and walking shoes! For more information, visit: https://t.co/SlyXhXiNV4. pic.twitter.com/pnK8s6whHT
— NCTCOGTransportation (@NCTCOGtrans) April 6, 2021
Bicycle repairs have just been upgraded. 👀🚴 pic.twitter.com/9He2Nm5xXl
— UTSA Sustainability ðŸðŸ‚🌼🦋 (@UTSASustain) April 6, 2021
Hotter'N Hell starts & cycling gear may have changed a lot since the first HHH in 1982, but the love of cycling is always there.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) April 6, 2021
Register for the 2021 HHH, have a great time, and make some history!!! click here to sign up https://t.co/eJUMneySnt pic.twitter.com/yy1coerm69
The meeting will provide community members w/ an update on the study & gather feedback to help shape a future hike-and-bike trail along Vince Bayou. Attendees that participate until the end will be entered to win a $50 gift card. For more info/to register: https://t.co/6THpGixWg5
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) April 6, 2021
Bike Sales Department Coordinator (Supervisor) is Needed bySun & Ski Sports in Austin , TX: https://t.co/9OJoGhEsvR #bicyclejobs #cyclingjobs #bikstorejobs #bicycleretailerjobs #austinjobs #texasjobs #bikesalesjobs pic.twitter.com/oBMV5bksWp
— Bicycle Jobs (@bicyclejobs) April 6, 2021
The park off Wilderness Oak has open terrain, broad views, elevation changes, and a network of single- and double-track dirt trails. https://t.co/06OljdOEGz
— San Antonio Report (@SAReport) April 6, 2021
Joyce was in town from Colorado. There wasn't a shop in her area with the Pivot Cycles she wanted…but we had one! She left with this beautiful Trail 429 and a big smile!#TexassPremierBikeShop #PivotCycles #Trail429 #MTB #LocalBikeShop pic.twitter.com/Haj6Ga32pE
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) April 6, 2021