Texas Biking News April 16th 2021
A Sally on the Southern Tier
By John Schick | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 3: Van Horn to Marfa
Thursday April 15, 2021, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 201 miles (323 km)
I slept like A log last night regardless if there was highways or railways. I was up early before the alarm and on the road at 8 o’clock. Today it felt different from the other days. Marfa, Texas is a town I have wanted to come to for a while. It is known as an artist town and I knew I would be seeing The Prada installation as well as the Giant installation. So today felt like I was going to a destination rather than just trying to grind through the Texas desert.
The wind did shift in my favor but not until about the last 10 miles of the day. But I’ll take it. It was wonderful to have a helping hand pushing from behind.
In 2005 two local artists created a Prada installation outside the town Of Valentine. Their intent was that it would decompose with time. But now it’s an attraction. It has been in an episode of The Simpsons and was part of a …
New bike lanes coming to Tyler getting mixed reaction from residents
Author: Shandel Menezes | www.cbs19.tv
YLER, Texas — If you’ve been driving around Tyler lately, who might have noticed white lines on the roads.
Those lines are part of an initiative called the Tyler Bike Stripes Project. It aims to make the roadways more accessible to bicyclists, however, these lines also managing to divide residents. …
Police searching for burglary suspects at downtown Austin bike shop
www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are searching for several unidentified suspects who were involved in a robbery at Mellow Johnny’s bike shop in downtown Austin.
Police say the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at 400 Nueces Street.
Police have not made any arrests. Anyone with information should call the APD Burglary Unit at (512) 974-6941.
Video: Local man prepares for 60-mile trek in honor of the West explosion, fallen firefighters
By: Erin Heft | www.kxxv.com
TEMPLE, TX — Making a 60-mile trek from Temple to West each April, one Temple area man, Danny McDonald, rides in honor of the 15 lives lost that fateful day.
Saturday, April 17 2021 marks the eighth anniversary of the tragic West Fertilizer Plant Explosion and the beginning of the mass recovery effort of Central Texas.
"For this, it’s to honor and remember all of those that we lost that day, there were 15 lost that day and 12 of them were firefighters," said McDonald.
Each year on the anniversary of the explosion, McDonald has quietly parked his truck at Temple Fire and Rescue Station 1, and rode his bike the 60 miles north to …
Texas Biking from Twitter
My dude rolled up on a EBike to the Covid 19 clinic! pic.twitter.com/SyNsEQCkNP
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— Bicycle Jobs (@bicyclejobs) April 16, 2021
Wow booby traps on trails, be careful ppl. https://t.co/HVP43piu1V
— AustinCyclist (@AustinCyclist) April 16, 2021
First WIN of the year for the team with @pgglace taking the V in yesterday's @DrivewaySeries P123 race!
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) April 16, 2021
📸 @CorvTm#elbowzracing #drivewaylife #drivewayseries #critlife pic.twitter.com/YZwFmpJhEO
New to cycling and not sure what rules you should follow when you're out on a ride? Watch our video about Rider & Trail Etiquette, so you know what to do next time you get on your bike.
— Bike Mart (@BikeMartStores) April 16, 2021
Watch Now!https://t.co/0xg7onYjKN
Discover Austin's less-traveled parks! Great Hills Neighborhood Park has a wooded 1.82 miles of hiking trails for shaded walks or bike rides. A playscape and fitness station both sit at the western edge of the park.
— Austin Parks & Rec (@AustinCityParks) April 16, 2021
10801 Sierra Oaks 78759#DiscoverParksATX pic.twitter.com/S4gFBNNiQI
Bikin' Shorts – More Rides of Spring 2021 https://t.co/tFjkjoMhhs pic.twitter.com/LjhrbSskUC
— Bikin' Mike (@TheBikinMike) April 16, 2021
More Ride of Spring/corrected https://t.co/tSeIEfcQHg pic.twitter.com/FnDMgzXvBD
— Bikin' Mike (@TheBikinMike) April 16, 2021
ACTION ALERT: If hit in a crosswalk while on your bicycle, you are not protected under current law. The penalty for killing or seriously injuring someone in a crosswalk is minimal. Call your TX State Senator TODAY to urge them to vote YES on SB 1055, the Lisa Torry Smith Act. https://t.co/iVAGK2q2mo
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) April 16, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2021
Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop i… https://t.co/d77Z7ArcSq
New Event Friday Night Lights – Adriano's – Plano, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/oYpOXZYSIV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2021
Join us for a loop around the Plano/Allen area. Wheels down and rolling at 6:30PM sharp!
This week we will start ne… https://t.co/BiNDLXEzsM
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle ClubÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2021
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Meet at 8:00 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 8:15. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six … https://t.co/wb8lSq7Vyz