Texas Biking Action December 4th 2021
Resuscitation of an Austin Ghost Bike, Part 1
A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com
Two years ago almost at this time, a woman tragically was killed by a hit and run driver. He was never caught. Her mistake was having her bike trailer break down in the middle of the night and trying to fix it in the bike lane. She was a woman named Merry Daye who lived on the streets of Austin, Texas. Thousands of others still are without housing, thanks to the unaffordable rent and other reasons that cause this situation for so many worldwide. After her death, I organized a ghost bike and memorial ride. Her family came and spoke, and the TV news covered it. Recently, someone liberated the bike from the tree by the church. I live nearby and noticed. So this bike is back in the story of my bicycle journey, and with it, Merry. Merry Daye
When I saw the bike was missing, I stopped to …
Trek / BSS Guadalupe closing
TAF | austinmountainbiking.com
Housed in the former Ozone location, this little service-only shop was a real savior for many of us in the Midtown neighborhoods. Sadly, they are closing the doors tomorrow, leaving us with the option of Cycle Progression (er, no) or driving either south of the river or up to Research. "REMINDER: we’re closing Sunday, December 5 We’re closing our Guadalupe location this Sunday and joining forces with our friends at Trek Bicycle Lamar, where you’ll enjoy the same service, products, and friendly faces you’ve come to love at Guadalupe, just 10 minutes down the road. See you there!" …
Pan-American Championships, Garland, Texas from cyclocross
Texas Biking from Twitter
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Houston rail tour on a bike, intersecting with a bayou tour on a pontoon pic.twitter.com/Wm2zrg9rB9
— Jay R. Jordan (@jayrjordan) December 4, 2021
freight rail history is Houston history. thanks @christofspieler for an eye-opening ride! https://t.co/7Hp3K82oPy pic.twitter.com/fTyn9mwAxC
— Pete (@petesfinetweets) December 4, 2021
— Christof Spieler (@christofspieler) December 4, 2021
Another #weekend , another great #bike ride with my parents, @RepLloydDoggett & @LibbyDoggett . We've made these rides a weekly ritual – a great time to enjoy beautiful #LadyBirdLake and be together. #MSWarriors #AustinTX @LloydDoggettTX pic.twitter.com/8OEbxwV8Aa
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) December 4, 2021
Town lake and pop into the office this morning with Santiago. We saw a dead beaver too. pic.twitter.com/VGTBzVu2NC
— Aaron Chamberlain (@elmachuca) December 4, 2021