Texas Biking News October 28th 2021
Dispatches from the U.S.-Mexico border: A ride for immigration justice
By Doug Pagitt | religionnews.com
(RNS) — This the journal of the We the People Ride, a 3,200-mile bike ride along the southern edge of the U.S., from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida. Led by Vote Common Good, members of the public are invited to join any length of the journey, both in person and online.
As the group rides, we are finding and telling the stories of those most impacted by U.S. immigration policy and are sharing their experiences and treatment. Each week we’ll file a dispatch from the road. …
EL PASO, Texas — A passage from the Book of Leviticus stands out to me as we ride along the border: “When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not wrong him. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt†.
This is one of many references to migrants scattered throughout the Bible, all similarly encouraging empathy and love toward new arrivals in one’s land. Here’s …
TxDOT holds public meeting for future project at FM 3034
by: Karley Cross | www.bigcountryhomepage.com
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has new ideas on how to improve a 1.57 mile stretch of road between Taylor and Jones counties, on U.S. 83/277 at FM 3034, and it is now allowing for public input.
According to the project overview, TxDOT wants to add an overpass bridge at the intersection at FM 3034, to improve mobility and enhance safety. In addition to the new bridge, a bicycle path is also proposed. If all goes according to plan, TxDOT wants to …
Area groups create ‘Bike Rx’ to help get Houstonians moving
by: James Parham | cw39.com
HOUSTON (KIAH)– A partnership between Legacy Community Health, Houston BCycle, the American Heart Association, Bosch, and Harris County Precinct 1 are launching a new program that will give more people BCycle memberships, allowing people to access the popular bike share program.
The new program, called “Bike Rxâ€, will “prescribe†people the Houston BCycle memberships. There is a ribbon cutting for the new program at the Legacy Community Health, Fifth Ward Clinic (3811 Lyons Avenue) on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m.
Legacy Community Health is a full-service network of …
Souther Tier, San Diego to St Augustine
By Chin Wu | www.crazyguyonabike.com
2021-10-27: Van Horn to Marfa
Wednesday October 27, 2021, 76 miles (122 km) – Total so far: 1,127 miles (1,814 km) There are so many trucks in Van Horn that the gas station is broadcasting for the truck to move out of the way so the next truck can start fueling. I have never seen so many trucks in the parking lot at the same time. I must be in their territory.
I also woke up this morning discovering the train track is right behind the motel I was staying. No wonder it is so cheap. Except I grew up next to the train tracks so I slept like a baby last night.
It was cold in the morning with wind picking up quite early. It felt calm when I was riding but I felt the wind pushing when I stopped. Highway 90 had very low traffic and pretty good road. So I must be going at 15-16 mph with a fully loaded bike. I was thinking how vast this is. There was no end and …
2021-10-28: Marfa to Marathon
Thursday October 28, 2021, 54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 1,181 miles (1,901 km) Since I only had to ride 50 plus miles, I took my time to get ready. But the wind had turned and I was getting headwind now. Not very strong but enough to slow down. It was cold too.
After lunch, wind seems to die down substantially.
Tonight I camped at Marathon motel. While I was sitting on the bench using my phone, it was turning total dark. I looked up at the sky. I can see the Milky Way. It is blurry without my proper glasses. But for the first time I saw the Milky Way. …
Man wanted for stealing a bicycle
César Rodriguez | www.lmtonline.com
Laredo police are looking for a man accused of stealing a bicycle, authorities said on Thursday.
LPD released surveillance images of a man wanted in connection to a theft of a bicycle from a store in the 2300 block of Bob Bullock Loop. The incident occurred on Oct. 17.
To report the identity of the person, call police at 795-2800 or Laredo Crime Stoppers at 727-TIPS (8477). Information provided through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Texas Biking from Twitter
Houston bar apologizes to cyclists after facing backlash for marquee message > https://t.co/PkQuY4k117 #KPRC2
— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) October 29, 2021
STOLEN – Orange Salsa 700c steel, 54 cm in Austin, TX https://t.co/IVldjpCwPl pic.twitter.com/vcpew5yeDk
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) October 28, 2021
STOLEN – Blue Liv Eclipse XS in East Riverside – Oltorf https://t.co/o6LvL6NMcO pic.twitter.com/gK1BfwDjjx
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) October 28, 2021
Get to San Jacinto Plaza to find the Sister Cities / Ciudades Hermanas art bike, by @LxsDos. Take a fun ride and enjoy the vibrant
— Sun Cycle (@SunCycleEP) October 28, 2021
colors of Segundo Barrio with friends this Halloween weekend.#barriobcycles pic.twitter.com/Ilq9NAIMqS
Great @cishouston Wow Wed ride with our WOW riders from @milby_hs We all need a little #therapyride 2 help us cope with our daily mental health challenges. Thanks @eadobikeco 4 the support #mentalhealthride🚲 #blessed4bikes @rpena3kr @BikeHouston @AdrianGarciaHTX @RepMorales145 pic.twitter.com/JMuRXfxrcU
— CISH / WOW / La Raza SA (@CishWow) October 28, 2021
WINDY WINDY ride but we made it to the @UTAustin turtle pond. #fun #GrammyAndPopPreschool goes to University #ATX @woombikesUSA pic.twitter.com/SH78pxYJ3i
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) October 28, 2021
Rev up those bikes, because registration for our 7th annual Park to Port bike ride is open! On Saturday, 11/13, come enjoy a bike's-eye view of the Bayou City on this 20-mile for-fun ride!
— Hermann Park Conservancy (@HermannPark) October 28, 2021
🚲🚲🚲 Pedal on over for info at: https://t.co/3rzz80T2dE
📷 Blueprint Film Co pic.twitter.com/KyvQXuwQ3N
We're doing our Gruene Latte Ride on Sunday. Wheels down at 8:30 AM. https://t.co/CVQrAHSYX8 pic.twitter.com/RqXowbZZOs
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 28, 2021
"Nobody died, but all six cyclists went to the hospital, and two needed airlifts. All this, over one teenager’s pursuit of life, liberty and the freedom to “roll coal.â€" https://t.co/Vc6EAGbf7Z
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) October 28, 2021
Construction Notice: Closures on Northaven Road beginning November 1 for @TxDOTDallas to work on the future bridge site. Northaven closed between Park Central and US 75 for about 1 month. Below is a map from @TxDOT and @CityOfDallas with detour information. pic.twitter.com/uB1m2me3tK
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) October 28, 2021
Each project better than the last! The newest version of our precast bikeway curbs is a little bit wider and comes with threaded inserts for a flex post base. The surface-mount base makes the posts easy to replace in the event of damage. @HoustonBikePlan @TEI_PlanDesign pic.twitter.com/vDNkMMx4Rk
— James Llamas (@JamesLLlamas) October 28, 2021
Coming soon! Full race gallery! @mellowjohnnys Cross of Ages. @capcityracing #cyclocross #sportsphotography @cyclocross @UCI_CX pic.twitter.com/CuEJ5Ij0ZA
— Raymond J Fairfield Jr (@RaymondJPhotos) October 26, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 28, 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/oOUlDnGJY7
New Event Flat Rock Ranch – Last Weekend Open – Comfort, TX Flat Rock Ranch closes for hunting season next week. Last day to ride is October 31, 2021. They reopen January 1, 2022. Trails are in great condition for this last week of being open. Good weeke… https://t.co/HH0Jf4NAne
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 28, 2021
New Event Elmendorf Lake Park Trailhead Ride – San Antonio, TX Hill Country Bicycle Touring and Adventure ClubÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 28, 2021
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Meet at Elmendorf Lake Trailhead for a 8:00 am start. We’ll ride toward Mission Reach Trail and at this point turn right; some can turn arou… https://t.co/9cDmihg62m
New Event Stinson Airport Trailhead Ride – San Antonio, TX Â Â Â Hill Country Bicycle Touring and Adventure Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2021
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On Saturday at 8:30 am. We'll start at Stinson Airport Trailhead. We’ll ride to US-281 and perhaps to the Pleasanton Trailhead and return (~… https://t.co/bltQuQsl2m
New Event rideATAXIA Dallas – Denton, TX https://t.co/9qCjI8bfo0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2021
This year’s rideATAXIA Dallas, a cycling event that raises money to support research into treatments for Friedreich’s ataxia, will take place Nov. 6.
The event will feature in-person rid… https://t.co/4ccSlhBDEm