Texas Bicycle News June 10th 2021
These Fort Worth volunteers are finding new homes for old bikes. Here’s where to get one
By Haeven Gibbons | www.star-telegram.com
In the parking lot of New Riverside United Methodist Church, a 20-foot shipping container is packed floor to ceiling with donated and discarded bikes. Tools line the walls, brakes squeal, an air pump drones. On this summer afternoon, Daniel Guido is hard at work repairing bikes for the Carter-Riverside neighborhood.
Guido’s Neighborhood Bike Shop-in-a-Box provides free repairs and bikes for anyone in the community who wants wheels.
“It means a lot,†said one of Guido’s customers. “Since I was little my dad would get us bikes and we would go a little bit around the neighborhood, ride around a little bit, and …
GROUP RIDE – Pop A (subtitles) – 6/8/2021
Honest Tree | www.youtube.com
Biggest group of the year. Hottest and most humid pop ride of the year. Fast and furious as always. With bonus footage of my fastest ever interval near the end of Renner Road before Whole Foods.
Walk And Bike Portions Of Dallas’ Margaret McDermott Bridge Open To Public
By CBSDFW.com Staff | dfw.cbslocal.com
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on the morning of June 10 celebrating the opening of the east and westbound pedestrian and bicycle portions of the Margaret McDermott Bridge.
The new, non-vehicular bridges will access over the Trinity River. …
Ellison HS graduate biking 4,000 miles across US for cancer research
Author: Bary Roy | www.kcentv.com
Chantelle Cancel said the ride is a chance to connect with those directly affected and to make a difference in their lives.
BEAUMONT, Texas — There’s a group of students at the University of Texas at Austin who are embarking on a 70-day bike ride that will cover multiple states in hopes of raising awareness and making a difference in the ongoing fight against cancer.
Chantelle Cancel is a 19-year old graduate of Ellison High School in Killeen and was selected to ride in the Texas 4000 this summer, after applying two years ago.
Cancel said her aunt is …
From The Rig To The Fake Race
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HBC Rosati’s Ride
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LantanaLinks — June 2021
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… Hike and Bike Trail Closure
A segment of the Hike and Bike Trail will be closed this month from Stacee Lane to the northern trailhead connecting to Magnolia.
The temporary closure is needed to make drainage improvements along the trail just north of Azalea.
The project is expected to be complete by July 2 barring excessive inclement weather, according to Lantana General Manager Kevin Mercer. …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Nice bus stop/bike land combo on Speedway! pic.twitter.com/KLKlLBGj6G
— Tyler Markham (@TylerHMarkham) June 11, 2021
Tidwell Loop Thirstday 🥵 | #OptOutside #tempo | @Strava: https://t.co/kFeFzlensd pic.twitter.com/pEdocqvoGN
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) June 11, 2021
Join @Shoalcc and @LosVerdesATX on Saturday, June 12th as we cycle to the Q2 Stadium District for an Austin FC Watch Party! There are two group ride options (11mi & 5 mi) with free tacos and coffee at the second stop. Swipe left and visit https://t.co/2jm1bcBgFM for more info! pic.twitter.com/PvzoU1Qfgi
— Shoal Creek Conservancy (@shoalcc) June 10, 2021
Houston has 25 miles of protected bike lanes with more to come, making it comparable to San Francisco, Chicago and Austin. But on national rankings, it's almost always in the bottom of the pack.
— Kinder Institute (@RiceKinderInst) June 10, 2021
What does Houston have to do to get its due? https://t.co/z368tUbcce pic.twitter.com/1DRGfHVdzE
@austinmobility began construction last month to increase #safety & accessibility on Parkfield Dr.
— Corridor Program Office (@ATXcorridors) June 10, 2021
The 1st phase of changes include new markings, protected bike lanes, left turn pockets, high-visibility crosswalks, & crossing islands.
Learn more at https://t.co/12WGl3NqC1. pic.twitter.com/mCmSVHVs9m
Great day for a ribbon cutting @CityOfDallas @NCTCOGtrans and good start to a fun summer in #NTX. #GetVaccinatedAndGetOutThere â¤ï¸ https://t.co/Gqk0oqtssG
— Clay Jenkins (@JudgeClayJ) June 10, 2021
Join us on Sunday for our Bear Moon Bakery Ride. Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/DV8Ez16Qbo pic.twitter.com/gykX3Lmp8Z
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) June 10, 2021
Our HPD bike patrol has kicked off for the summer! 👮ðŸ¼ðŸš´ðŸ¾â˜€ï¸ @houstonpolice pic.twitter.com/VogQVuhyIG
— N. Houston District (@NHDistrict) June 10, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/NT9a3WneQE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2021
Start time 8 AM sharp!
NOTE: We're meeting at the GOVALLE PARK parking lot.
Look for the open hatch of my silv… https://t.co/NK5X2TuCRA
New Event RAINBOW PRIDE KATURDAY SATURDAY BIKE RIDE – Dallas, TX https://t.co/cKiOKlN2ya
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2021
Join us for a slow paced social ride through Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum & Fair Park.
This is a NO DROP themed ride, so feel free to dress to express yourself.
Mee… https://t.co/ySodTylWyf
New Event Six Shooter Junction Ramble – Hempstead, TX https://t.co/Kul0ui2CFi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2021
WAIT LIST UPDATE (6/10/21): We are "sold out" which means we are at capacity for our staging facility. We have opened a wait list for Club Spinistry members. As we are notifi… https://t.co/tIEEhUheSY
New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2021
It's Back !! Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – An El Paso cycling tradition!! Leaderless ride for all groups. Organize your group for your particular speed range. Ride as hard as you c… https://t.co/jf1vNsMbct