Texas Biking News November 8th 2021
Work beginning this week on Flower Mound trail project
By Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
Crews will begin working on the Pink Evening Primrose Trail Connection project this week, the town of Flower Mound said in a news release on Monday.
The $915,000 project includes the installation of an eight-foot-wide, 150-foot-long pedestrian bridge over Timber Creek near Gaston Park on College Parkway. Crews will also add 400 feet of multi-use trails to connect Gaston Park to the nearby River Walk and Timber Trails Park, according to the town.
The project will affect portions of Gaston Park, though the playground, basketball pad and parking lot will remain open. It is expected to be complete in April 2022.
(X-post from r/FortWorth) Bike stolen last night @ Galveston Ave and W Dagget in the Near Southside Neighborhood. It meant a LOT to me, PLEASE keep an eye out. from dfwbike
Upcoming Rides
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MCC (101) – Shell to McKeever Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 6:30 AM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Tiger Division Wednesday Ride Wednesday, November 10, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
The Boot Ride Wednesday, November 10, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
Thursday Night HTX Ride Thursday, November 11, 2021 @ 6:45 PM
MCC (101) – Shell to McKeever Thursday, November 11, 2021 @ 6:30 AM
Justice League Thursday Power Hour (A/B/C) Thursday, November 11, 2021 @ 5:45 AM
Justice League Thursday Night Ride Thursday, November 11, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
LookProGoSlow Recovery Ride Thursday, November 11, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
EaDo Bike Fast Fridays Friday, November 12, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
HTX Bike Social Friday, November 12, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Justice League Friday Power Hour (A/B/C) Friday, November 12, 2021 @ 5:45 AM
Justice League Saturday Ride (A/B/C) Saturday, November 13, 2021 @ 6:30 AM
Blue Line Brunch Ride Saturday, November 13, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
Race Ready Repair 48 Saturday, November 13, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
Sun and ski Sunday Social Ride Sunday, November 14, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
Space City Devo Benefiting Texas A&M Cycling Team (40 miles) Sunday, November 14, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
Space City Devo Benefiting Texas A&M Cycling Team (75 miles) Sunday, November 14, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
Space City Devo Benefiting Texas A&M Cycling Team (75 miles) Sunday, November 14, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
Justice League Sunday Ride in Cinco Ranch Sunday, November 14, 2021 @ 7:00 AM
Active Passion Sunday Roll Sunday, November 14, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
Justice League Monday Power Hour (A/B/C) Monday, November 15, 2021 @ 6:00 AM
Waller DA files six felonies for ‘rolling coal’ crash that injured six cyclists
Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
A teen who struck six cyclists while allegedly blanketing them in black smoke along a Waller County road faces six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to lawyers representing the injured riders.
“One for each of the people he almost killed with his reckless and violent behavior behind the wheel,†Rachael Maney, spokeswoman for Bike Law Network, said in a statement.
Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis presented the case to a grand jury last week, with the recommended charges. …
The Jalapeno 100 Bike Ride is back.
And it is now the Jalapeno 100K. All this means is that we have eliminated the 100 mile route however, we still have the 12, 25, 50 and 65 mile routes for you to choose from. Eeverything else is pretty much the same. Same great reststops, SAG support, post-ride burger and fixins.
Register by December 1, 2021 and your name will be put in a drawing! Winner will receive a $100 Gift Card from Bicycle World RGV!!!
Also, please remember that the all the proceeds from this event benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Harlingen.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 956.423.3168 or via email; ana.adame@arkware.tech.
Texas Biking from Twitter
Wow, what a great weekend! We made it up to 9 laps for â¦@AustinHabitatâ©!
— Tyler Markham (@TylerHMarkham) November 8, 2021
Can you help us get to 10? That’ll be roughly 100 miles around Lady Bird Lake.
Donate here to support affordable housing in Austin: https://t.co/WplzXwlgv2 pic.twitter.com/jVCSrnUpCR
I knew making a bike this sexy would make people want to steal my style, but I hoped that wasn't literal.
— Robert Foster (@soc4austin) November 8, 2021
Luckily my bike has GPS tracking on it, so let me just call up the friendly people at Van Moof to find out where it is… https://t.co/kAv5E3jlcE pic.twitter.com/m3ys62nUao
"We share in our community’s frustration, and understand with no confusion why cyclists who ride in Waller, across Texas, and all over our country have been skeptical and conditioned to expect little if not nothing from law enforcement." https://t.co/KXF3VQMuA7
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) November 8, 2021
Over the last two years, Austin, Texas, built 100+ miles of its all ages and abilities bike network. The city's investment of $460 million to complete its 400+ mile network by 2025 exceeds the commitment recently made by Paris, France. Read more: https://t.co/Zxy7VsSota pic.twitter.com/NhMAEWOU2H
— PeopleForBikes (@peopleforbikes) November 8, 2021
Waller driver that tried to roll coal on cyclists and plowed into them charged with 6 felonieshttps://t.co/fp6EqxEDYa
— Wilson (@WilsonCalvert) November 8, 2021
If you use South Pleasant Valley Road to walk, bike, or drive, there is still time to give feedback about improvements planned between St. Elmo Road and Onion Creek Park.
— Movability (@Movability) November 8, 2021
Take the survey in English here: https://t.co/EpkVnk7n3q
and in Spanish here: https://t.co/A9ROA1IMiy pic.twitter.com/bVxj1QuCUd
Come celebrate #LivingStreets with Walk Austin & Bike Austin tomorrow 11/9 at 7pm!
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) November 8, 2021
Join us on zoom to find out more about how we got here and the exciting possibilities ahead.
Register for the celebration here: https://t.co/RrbZTuKnHC pic.twitter.com/GyhpaTbb6J
On August 17th, the Denton City Council approved further discussion about a proposed Bicycle Friendly Community Action Plan. Learn what steps have been taken since then.https://t.co/7XtwdLs2Du
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) November 8, 2021
Taking a selfie at Hell's Gate (with the Burk marching band in the background) is pretty cool!!! pic.twitter.com/pIrApmzeOa
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) November 8, 2021
Do recommend Monday morning urban adventuring over Zoom calls.#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/FidC0dQYDb
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) November 8, 2021
"@JoeCutrufo, executive director of @BikeHouston, said… the inaction toward the teen driver and coal rollers in general signals a larger issue for cyclists who become victims: Drivers get away with a lot." https://t.co/f9IeV3mx0i
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) November 8, 2021
Have you seen our new painted crosswalks at Edgemere (shown below) and St. Michaels? These should help slow vehicles at the intersections. pic.twitter.com/Za9B9Fnaaw
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) November 8, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event STORM Kidz Ride – San Antonio, TX South Texas Off Road Mountain-Bikers (STORM) hosts this free monthly kid's ride at McAllister Park on the dirt trails. This is a great opportunity for parents and children alike to get out on the dirt trails an… https://t.co/L6acKSmGb6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 8, 2021
New Event 31st Jalapeno 100K – Harlingen, TX https://t.co/tSyvnA3bLR
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 9, 2021
Multi-distance cylcling event to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Harlingen Texas. Register by December 1, 2021 and your name will be put in a drawing! Winner will receive a $100 Gi… https://t.co/4Saj4BNL6z