Texas Biking News November 26th 2021
Public meeting for Craddock bike lane striping project
smcorridornews.com
SAN MARCOS – The City of San Marcos will host a public meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Westover Baptist Church, 1310 Advance Street, on November 30, 2021, to discuss the Craddock Avenue traffic issues and proposed Bike Lane Striping Project.
The City plans to mill and overlay Craddock Avenue in late 2022. In conjunction with the repaving project, the City seeks the public’s input on a proposal to reduce vehicular lanes and install …
Neighbor follows suspect’s tracks to recover woman’s stolen bike in Galveston
abc13.com
GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — When a Galveston woman thought her new bike was gone for good, a resident in her neighborhood stepped in to help in ways she never imagined.
Early Wednesday, Kat Pallock received a video of someone looking through her carport. Moments later, that suspect was seen riding off with her new bicycle.
"I was pissed," Pallock told ABC13. "We’ve only had it for a week. I think the guy who took it probably put more …
At 96, World War II veteran rides bike down memory lane
Josh Edwards | www.expressnews.com
NACOGDOCHES — Floyd Brantley can still ride circles around cyclists half his age.
On a blustery Friday afternoon, the 96-year-old World War II and Korean War veteran pedaled his bike though his childhood neighborhood, reminiscing about life in Nacogdoches during the 1930s before war took him away from East Texas for the first time and his career landed him in Arkansas.
Brantley had taken the route along Mound Street hundreds if not thousands …
Ride Buddy Passed at 85 y/o
10 wheels | www.bikeforums.net
Houston’s new bus lanes will allow bikes, but advocates urge caution
Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
Downtown Houston’s new and upcoming bus-only lanes are a lesson for cyclists: Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
Bright-red paint will designate these new lanes along Travis and Milam streets. Bicycles will be allowed in these lanes, mixing traffic alongside buses and turning vehicles, but the design is far from perfect for cyclists, according to Houston transportation advocates.
"The lanes are a signal that Houston is becoming a more multimodal city, and that’s a good thing," BikeHouston executive director Joe Cutrufo said Wednesday. "But …
NETT miles 80-111
Regina Massingill | www.strava.com
solid scouting mission today. will definitely be tweaking the route before the big day … only 3 weeks away!!
Texas Biking from Twitter
Rode 60 gravel miles with 30+ others near rural Industry TX. As we approached an intersection with a small group of homes on the corners, I hear someone at one of the houses yelling. (1)
— Jeff C. (@331miles) November 26, 2021
STOLEN – Gray Niner RIP 9 RDO 29 in Belterra https://t.co/ATfgucg7Gb pic.twitter.com/BRTpqmlhwf
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) November 26, 2021
Friday Night Eats #missionfoodtruck #rgvcycling #fridaynighteats @CityOfMissionTX pic.twitter.com/fTm0Eli7TS
— Ray Garza (@RGV_Cycling) November 27, 2021
Sims bayou greenway trail under construction pic.twitter.com/jJwWqI3sbe
— Madeleine Pelzel she/her (@MadsPelzel) November 26, 2021
Great news for trails in Dallas! https://t.co/xHlBCiOd3A
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) November 26, 2021
Come out and ride to Gruene with us! Wheels down at 8:30. https://t.co/WmfaOJaRQJ pic.twitter.com/8GZ3Dz0XB6
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) November 26, 2021
Have a happy & safe Thanksgiving–we are grateful for all of our #fwbikesharing riders & supporters! 🚲🦃🙌 #grateful #gratitude #lifeisaride #fortworth pic.twitter.com/PuXQbFPKSz
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) November 25, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 25, 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/y87sET9WXc
New Event 2022 Red River Riot – Muenster, TX https://t.co/geISLA4S8g
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 26, 2021
Staging from the amazingly beautiful property of our friends at 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery. On site camping available. Marked routes for all skill levels. The Elite Challenge will de… https://t.co/hbREZh6iye
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 26, 2021
Meet at 8:45 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 9:00. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six … https://t.co/NVvqE1amLy