Texas Bicycling June 14th 2021
Construction near city hall to improve pedestrian, bike and transit safety
Author: Maeve Ashbrook | www.kvue.com
The City of Austin cited the construction at the intersection of Guadalupe and Cesar Chavez Street for clearing homeless camps near City Hall Monday morning.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Transportation Department is planning to start construction to improve bike, pedestrian and transit safety at the intersection of Guadalupe and Cesar Chavez Street. The city cited preparation for the project when the Austin Police Department cleared homeless camps near City Hall Monday morning.
The construction project includes modifying the curb line and rebuilding the curb ramp on the northeast corner of the intersection. The department is also planning to repair the west/eastbound crosswalk, according to a City of Austin spokesperson.
The curb ramp on …
Manu Ginobili adds 40-mile bike ride to his post Spurs retirement achievements
Madalyn Mendoza | www.mysanantonio.com
Manu Ginobilli hung up his Spurs jersey years ago, but he’s still getting applause for his athleticism, especially after completing a 40-mile bike ride.
The beloved Spurs legend shared his latest achievement on Instagram this past Sunday.
"First 40 mile ride! Tired & Excited," his caption reads.
The trip took him about 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Fabricio Oberto, his former teammate, took the photo, according to his caption. …
EMS: One dead in SW Austin after vehicle collides with bicyclist
by CBS Austin | cbsaustin.com
One person is dead after a vehicle collided with a bicyclist Saturday morning in Southwest Austin, EMS officials said.
It happened at around 8:15 a.m. in the 1300 block of northbound S. Capital of Texas Hwy. That’s near the intersection with Westbank Dr. …
Monday HEB Ride
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com
The heat was the competitor tonight!
Afternoon Ride
Dan Carrion- Blitz Racing | www.strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Good news!
— greaternorthside (@GNMDistrict) June 14, 2021
Repair activities on the MKT hike-and-bike bridge, which connects the Heights Hike & Bike Trail & White Oak Bayou Greenway, are beginning soon. (The bridge was damaged by a fire in August 2020.) Repairs will take 60 to 90 days, weather permitting. pic.twitter.com/g5bkbNIcRm
"Pedals for compassion" is back this year hosting another benefit bicycle ride for the Compassion’s Foundation, Inc.
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) June 14, 2021
👉 More information: https://t.co/yCcZ8FWwtB
#bicycle #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclinglife #roadbike #cyclist #mountainbike #cyclingphotos #cycle #texas #usa pic.twitter.com/yrxNW2UX3v
Bike Report from Dallas– A view of Harry Moss Mountain Bike Trail from my hospital room.I've been feeling bad since Wednesday but it took me until yesterday to tap out. #dorba My 1st bike trail I ever rode & the only place I've ridden through a 2' river of dry plastic bottles. pic.twitter.com/7wDBzw0R9D
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) June 14, 2021
Thank you to all who came out Saturday for our 1st annual Bikin’ with the Blue. Thank you, NPOs! Also want to thank @Target for donating the bike that was raffled, @Walmart, @CoServ, Frisco’s @BikeMartStores, our Citizens on Patrol. Can’t wait to do it again! #Community pic.twitter.com/zSdjr53oVl
— McKinney Police (@McKinneyPolice) June 14, 2021
Let's build the @HoustonBikePlan through the Galleria area! @AbbieKamin @TravisDistrictG @PollardforHTX @BikeHouston pic.twitter.com/AkuzXdpdus
— Neal Ä’hardt (@NealEhardt) June 14, 2021
Please help us help others. We survive on donations and buying much needed supplies from our Amazon list will help tremendously https://t.co/gNtijPg72N
— RecycledCycles of TX (@RCOTX) June 14, 2021
#DallasParks & local cycling groups are providing "Rest, Ride, & Repair" stations along Dallas trails. These stations provide #cyclists a safe place to rest & tools to make minor bike repairs while out on the trails. @BikeSouth @BikeDFW @dpdcyclingteam https://t.co/vCDCSnghU5 pic.twitter.com/9KZhFks6vw
— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec) June 14, 2021
We had a great turn out for the Fifth Ward Summer Festival bike ride this weekend! @hcpct1 provided 30 bikes and helmets.
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) June 14, 2021
Remember to stay hydrated if you are out in this Houston heat☀ï¸â˜€ï¸ pic.twitter.com/WsbMBG6Naf
Denton’s Bike Plan was not incorporated during planning and budgeting for the current N Texas Blvd project, potentially delaying bike lanes for several more years.
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) June 14, 2021
Read more: https://t.co/J18ZTIei8A pic.twitter.com/XGQFmghXau
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 14, 2021
***2021 Protocol for ride- Please wear a mask when meeting up for announcements. We will break the groups into 10 or less people and maintain social distancing for the r… https://t.co/SbLorv3lao
New Event HBC Columbus to Fayettville Ride – Columbus, TX https://t.co/8optB8ju7d
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 14, 2021
Ride Starter: Ronald
Out and back ride to Fayettville including a couple of loops to make it 35 miles, rest room in Fayetteville. Ride depends on weather, mixed foreca… https://t.co/It3al9LK5X