Texas Bicycle News June 11th 2021
Risky bike path on downtown bridge finally opens and more Dallas news
By Teresa Gubbins | dallas.culturemap.com
In this week’s roundup of Dallas news, a high-profile bike lane was officially opened. A master plan was adopted to take care of trees in Dallas. Beto was in town. And you can get vaccinated for free this weekend.
Here’s what happened in Dallas this week:
High-profile bike path A bicycle path on the Margaret McDermott Bridge in Dallas was officially opened to pedestrians and bike riders on Thursday. It’s one of two Dallas bridges designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, and is opening four years after the bridge opened to motorists because it was not safe enough for bicyclists or pedestrians to use. The Dallas City Council had to allocate $7 million to replace the bridge’s cable anchor system. It’ll cost taxpayers $400,000 a year to maintain.
Adding bicycle and pedestrian lanes helped get federal funding for …
From tracks to trail: A look back at The Katy
By Meagan Hurley | www.dallasnews.com
At one time, it was used for a railroad and passenger trains.
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Most people today hear “Katy Trail†and think of the often-crowded running and biking trail that cuts through the Uptown neighborhood of Dallas.
However, there are some Dallasites who remember when the trail wasn’t a trail at all — it was railroad tracks. For more than a century, trains with names like the Katy Flyer and the Texas Special carried people and products down the very same path that many locals still use today, just in a different way.
We took a journey through our archives to find the stories that tell the long history of the Katy — from train to trail. Early, prosperous years
The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad —often shortened to “K-T,†which led to the …
Texas student group bikes 4,000 miles, through Las Cruces, for cancer awareness
Leah Romero | www.lcsun-news.com
LAS CRUCES – Keep an eye out for bicyclists this weekend. A group of student riders from the University of Texas at Austin are riding over 4,000 miles across the country — through Las Cruces and El Paso — to encourage people to join the fight against cancer.
Texas 4000 for Cancer students spend over a year volunteering, fundraising planning and training for the 70-day summer bike ride. This …
West Texas Sports announcements for June 12
Midland Reporter Telegram
CyclingPermian Basin Bicycle Association Meetings
When: 7 p.m., third Monday of every month
Where: MCH Mission Fitness, corner of Highway 191 and Faudree Road, Odessa
Dues: $25/$30 for a familyFor more info: Peyton’s Bikes 699-1718 or go to www.pbbatx.com
Biking The Lucy Park Tall Grass On Way To Original Wichita Falls
Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com
Feeling the need for green shade my mechanized motion device drove me and my bike back to Lucy Park, again.
The unpaved loop, part of which you see above, is a bit rough, but enjoyable, except for a muddy section or two.
That and being wary of the possibility a snake might suddenly appear.
This late into Spring it seems surprising the green has not turned more brown. That and I wondered if the tall grass, at least six feet tall, is of the sort which used …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
The Margaret McDermott Bike Ped Bridge is now open.
— larry (@larry_htx) June 12, 2021
Not sure why they have one side that says you can’t ride your bicycle on. pic.twitter.com/uLtX6xKsbd
STOLEN – Blue Ozone Dual shock D5 in Holly https://t.co/7YHYIRToyc pic.twitter.com/0ld59CVaoP
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) June 11, 2021
I was always wondering why they have those elevated sections on the Austin St bike lane. Now I know, and will never complain. pic.twitter.com/57ktIHo04Q
— Simon (@simontrose) June 11, 2021
With 345 miles of bike lanes, 25 miles of which are protected, Houston's bike network continues to grow. Will it ever be a top bike city? https://t.co/z368tUbcce
— Kinder Institute (@RiceKinderInst) June 11, 2021
New pedestrian and bicycling improvements are wrapping up soon on Burnet Road Corridor at Braker Lane, at Penny Lane, and other locations, including access to upcoming @AustinFC games at @Q2Stadium.
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) June 11, 2021
Read more via @ATXcorridors newsletter: https://t.co/PVS7TtaV6f
@austinmobility is calling for people to walk, cycle, jog, and roll the pilot trail connection between 31st and 34th Streets! 🚴â€â™‚ï¸ ðŸƒâ€â™€ï¸ðŸ‘©â€ðŸ¦½ It’s important for the City to hear feedback from trail users on how this pilot facility is working for you!
— Shoal Creek Conservancy (@shoalcc) June 11, 2021
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Check out the new look and feel of this month's Newsletter!. – https://t.co/HgpZjzamtp
— Smart Trips ATX (@SmartTripsATX) June 11, 2021
We're jonesing to get our legs moving this weekend! Going for a ride around town scoping out new and old murals is always a good time. What's your favorite mural in town?
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) June 11, 2021
Artist: Scott Tarbox
Location: @VioletCrownSC#art #atx #bikeshare #metrobike #ebike #mural #eastaustin pic.twitter.com/yHOlB271sh
Learn about trails projects @dentonparks has completed and what they have planned.https://t.co/7xJ9RY7zPI
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) June 11, 2021
This week's Readers' Rides comes from Austin, Texas. Emilio's Tomii Cycles Sunset Chaser gravel bike caught our eye on Instagram, so we reached out to Emilio to see if he'd be willing to share his thoughts about the bike. Read on below for more…
— the Radavist (@TheRadavist) June 11, 2021
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"It's a dream come true. I’m going to be an Olympian!" 🇺🇸 🅠@usacycling finalized their roster for the Olympic Games and we're SO excited to cheer this guy on next month. This is Lawson's very first Olympics and he will compete in the individual time trial and the road race 🚲 pic.twitter.com/Unr8bSlYwz
— EF Pro Cycling (@EFprocycling) June 11, 2021
The 2nd HHH in 1983 moved to Century City on Maplewood – near Sikes Mall. There were more things to do like a fish fry and onsite camping, but the traffic was heavy at the finish, so HHH returned to Memorial Stadium in 1984.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) June 11, 2021
1,397 registered cyclists, and the temp broke 100. pic.twitter.com/DqSiwYAUdk
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Elmendorf Lake Park Trailhead Ride – San Antonio, TX Hill Country Bicycle Touring and Adventure Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2021
Meet at Elmendorf Lake Trailhead for an 8:30 am start. We’ll ride towards Mission Reach Trail and at this point turn right; some can tur… https://t.co/D7gsSyWNv9
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 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/GgM2HVqkhm
New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft), El Paso, TX)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2021
El Paso Bicycle Club
It's Back !! Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – An El Paso cycling… https://t.co/Cvhw3f7zmm
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2021
Meet at 7:15 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 7:30. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six … https://t.co/9jza7pLgfJ