Texas Biking News February 12th 2022
Freedom Ride brings cyclists to Liberty to raise funds for education foundation
By Bluebonnet News | bluebonnetnews.com
More than a hundred cyclists braved the rainy, cold weather Saturday to participate in the Seventh Annual Freedom Ride, sponsored by the Liberty ISD Education Foundation. Most of the cyclists came from the greater Houston area, including some cyclists originally from Australia and England.
The bike ride and other Liberty ISD Education Foundation events raise funds for classroom grants for Liberty ISD teachers.
Saturday’s weather discouraged some …
Assembler Trek Bicycle Houston, TX
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The Bicycle Building position will assemble all bicycle sold at our retail locations. As new bicycles arrive at the store, the builder would be responsible for maintaining assembly schedules and quality inspections. A fast learning and excited individual would aid in proper inventory management to ensure that the sales staff was supplied accurate information regarding currently built product. …
Bicycle Technician DICK’S Sporting Goods Flower Mound, TX
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On our team, everyone plays a critical role providing genuine, helpful and friendly service to help our athletes perform at their best and enjoy their sport. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. This role is an opportunity to make a difference and join the world’s greatest sports team.
Bike Technician Duties
Create a world-class customer experience by providing passionate customer service and selling through customer engagement, specifically (but not limited to) our Bike Department ...
“Active Transportation” Planning Kicks Off
richardsontoday.com
The City stands to be better connected, both within its borders and across its borders, thanks to the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) being developed this year in tandem with an update for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (see above).
City staff presented the background and planning steps for the ATP (formerly the Bicycle Facilities & Trailways Plan) at Monday’s City Council work session. The ATP’s objective is to connect all active transportation elements—bicycle, pedestrian, transit and micro-mobility (shared vans/microbuses)—through leveraging existing infrastructure and …
Video: Driver in crash that killed bicyclist could face felony charge due to Lisa Torry Smith Act
montgomerycountypolicereporter.com
A 73-year-old man’s death is bringing to light a newly signed bill into law in September which now holds the driver involved responsible for the injury or death.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 73-year-old man was hit and killed while riding his bike in southwest Houston.
His death is shining a light on a bill, signed into law in September 2021, that holds a driver responsible for a crash that leads to injury or death of someone in a crosswalk.
Ko was riding his bike through a cross walk near Bellaire Boulevard and Osage Street on Monday morning when he was hit by a car.
Police say the driver stopped to render aid and …
Georgetown Trails Foundation – Dig Day – 2.20.2022
By Zander | austinmountainbiking.com
Public dig day – Sunday February 20th, 2022
10 am – San Gabriel Park – easternmost low water crossing
Georgetown Trails Foundation is a newly formed non-profit with a mission to create more natural surface trails all over GTX. We have city approval for a master plan that will add 25+ miles of singletrack and this project is one of the first on our plate. Once completed it will be a solid loop with amazing river views, nice flowy lines and options for fun at all levels.
If you have tools, feel free to bring them. We will also have plenty to loan out (Thanks ARR!). Water, Gatorade and tacos will be provided. …
Video: Road improvements in Corpus Christi 10 years after the death of Kimberly Encinia
Author: Ashley Gonzalez (KIII) | www.kiiitv.com
Just over $62 million dollars later, the City completed over nine road projects to make it safer for everyone on the road and sidewalks.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi has made improvements to help protect the lives of cyclist and pedestrians.
10 years ago Kimberly Encinia was killed in a hit and run while walking to a church for a Valentines Day event. Encinia was hit on McCardle Road, with the tragedy bringing much needed attention to street safety.
Sarah Munoz is the Deputy Director and Assistant Director of Public Works Traffic Operations of Corpus Christi. She said their …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Happy Saturday! Have you ridden your bike lately? February is #AmericanHeartMonth, and cycling is a great way to improve and strengthen your heart health.?? It's also a great way to train for the 2022 Mamma Jamma ride on Saturday, Sept. 17. ??????????? pic.twitter.com/zTacRjZCDk
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) February 12, 2022
Heading out! https://t.co/epESGkDb2M
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 12, 2022
The @DallasParkRec Trailblazers is back. For February’s blog, I wrote about our @CityOfDallas All Trails group meeting and collaboration efforts. Trail people, let me know if you want to be featured in a future blog! #DallasParks #DallasTrails pic.twitter.com/bf52KrsrK4
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) February 12, 2022
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— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) February 11, 2022
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— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 11, 2022
STOLEN – Black Fuji Altamira 3.0 in Downtown Austin https://t.co/r8F0jn5uyA pic.twitter.com/ckogEZdvSE
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) February 11, 2022
Ok Houston bike people and some roller bladers! Here's your chance to turn those social media posts into actual action. You know how you're rolling along and you think "they oughta fix…"? Well, now you oughta. (For everyone but crazy pipe guy who is hopefully in jail). https://t.co/ACXVZkPLGN
— Prioritize people over cars #fatboyonabike (@gratifihouston) February 11, 2022
Transportation, green energy solution, and FUN – this is what we're all about. If you see Ian out and about on the e-trike, be sure to wave hello! https://t.co/DnGH45hYXH
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) February 11, 2022
Our Cocoa Social & Beneficiary Tour JoyRide is this Sunday! #HCRA2022 – https://t.co/wp7dR45hyT pic.twitter.com/HzA2gZB40h
— Hill Country Ride for AIDS (@hillcountryride) February 11, 2022
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— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) February 11, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston Bicycle Club In Town Exploration Ride – Houston, TX https://t.co/ndFyVgQLDp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2022
Bundle up and come on out for another ride to explore the city. It will be chilly in the morning again, so we are starting at 9:30 to let the sun start warmi… https://t.co/VKvrTPtsZY
New Event Atlas Ride – Lometa, TX https://t.co/Y8vERfUjvJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2022
ATLAS registration opens Feb. 14th!
25 and 50 mile option
If you are signed up to ride, you will be required to raise $100 in addition to your registration fee – you will be fully suppo… https://t.co/9XZrWZVURF
New Event Sun City CRIT – El Paso, TX May 7, 2022 at 12:30PM https://t.co/UQEouInrtQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2022