Texas Biking News March 25th 2022
Bike lane construction beginning on Spring Valley Road in Richardson
By Jackson King | communityimpact.com
The city of Richardson began installation work last week on new bike lanes along Spring Valley Road between Grove Road and Jupiter Road.
The new lanes will bring the total reach of bike lanes in Richardson to more than 25 miles on 14 different streets.
City officials said it plans to utilize two different designs for bike lanes along Spring Valley Road: a buffered bike lane and a bike lane adjacent to on-street parking. Both types will be present on the road, depending on the nearby surroundings.
Richardson was the first city in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to be awarded the …
El Paso bypass
kenw | forums.adventurecycling.org
Hi. Enjoying the southern tier route a ton. Tomorrow I will hit El Paso. Time is tight as I have to meet someone that evening. Getting around Phoenix was no fun. I see the ACA route has a bypass of El Paso but it’s 5 or so miles longer. Anyone know what is fastest way though El Paso? Thanks.
Re: El Paso bypass John Nettles Sort of hard to know unless you live locally as I doubt more than a few non-locals have ridden both routes and kept track of the differences. My guess is that the bypass would be faster but not by much, i.e. maybe less than 30 minutes overall. Any time savings based on not having to stop at lights would be off set by the extra miles. However, there may be more places you might stop at and sight see, buy supplies, etc. along the main route so I guess that could change the equation. My suggestion is to ride an extra hour or two earlier. …
Cameron Park Blowout returns to Waco this weekend
By Gordon Collier | www.kwtx.com
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WACO, Texas (KWTX) – If death defying down-hills and steep, rocky climbs are your thing, and you prefer to do that on two wheels, Cameron Park is the place for you on the weekend of March 26-27.
The Cameron Park Blowout is back after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus.
The Blow Out is part of a series of mountain bike races sanctioned by the Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association.
Since its first year, the race has gained a reputation as one of the best of the series and put Cameron Park on the radar of mountain bikers near and far.
“The Blow-out has been going on since the late 90s and, since then, Cameron Park has …
Tour de Houston annual bike ride welcomes cyclists back with scenic city path
By Steven Devadanam | houston.culturemap.com
Heads up, Houston cyclists: an annual bike ride is back and is welcoming participants to roll out. The annual Tour de Houston has returned after a hiatus due to COVID and runs Sunday, April 3.
Kicking off downtown, the ride will begin downtown at City Hall, travel west along Allen Parkway, with scenic views of Buffalo Bayou, the new tunnels on Memorial Drive, and northwest through Spring Branch and Cypress, before heading back to downtown.
The event is expected to draw more than 5,000 participants. As they pass through the route, riders will find fully stocked rest stops, bike repair support, and police and medical support. The ride will end with a celebration at City Hall for participants. …
No Car Friday: Meet the Houston council member who ditches her ride every week
Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
"I like the sense of community that getting out of your car brings," Sallie Alcorn said.
Sallie Alcorn has gotten pretty good at dodging traffic while riding her late father’s blue Schwinn bicycle around the Bayou City.
On a recent weekday, the at-large Houston City Council member skirted easily around potholes and broken sidewalks while riding the four miles between her River Oaks home and a doctor’s appointment in Uptown.
She’s lived in Houston most of her life. She has a car. She knows it’s probably safer to be behind the wheel than pedaling through a busy highway intersection, but that …
New Bike Day for Krys!
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com
I NEVER ride on Fridays, but for this, I made an exception!
Texas Biking from Twitter
Dallas cyclists showed up for the critical mass tonight. There were way more than I bothered to film. It's still going as I sit in my car and type this. pic.twitter.com/yUY2pSPEhJ
— steven monacelli (@stevanzetti) March 26, 2022
A good bike lock can go a long way in preventing bike theft. If you don’t currently have a lock or just have a cable lock come on by the PD (across from Mozart Hall) with your UNT ID, State ID, and bike. We’ll engrave it and give you a free lock courtesy of @UNTWMGF pic.twitter.com/iSIj2pmyym
— UNT Police Dept. (@UNTPolice) March 24, 2022
Meeting #2 of the now officially named Dallas Trails Coalition! Groups here today: BikeDFW, Lake Highlands Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Northaven Trail, White Rock Creek Trail, Trinity Strand Trail, Creekside Trail, The Loop, and Preston Ridge Trail! #DallasParks #DallasTrails #DTC pic.twitter.com/VRrIozmBF9
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) March 25, 2022
Starbucks has some cool bike-shaped bike racks, but they couldn't stand up to the really top-notch racks at Agnes Cafe & Provisions.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 25, 2022
You didn't know you needed that little shelf on top until you use it. It's the perfect spot to rest your keys or gloves as you get your lock out. pic.twitter.com/vY803dQrop
On the bikes for an old school Friday afternoon ride around town. First stop – @ZilkerBeer for the delicious Camp Beers hazy pale. Place is hopping. pic.twitter.com/XHE1x0yyKu
— JWall (@jwall4) March 25, 2022
Look at how colorful the @ATXMetroBike racks are now! ???????? pic.twitter.com/hA8IGFNX5K
— Downtown Austin Alliance (@DowntownATXInfo) March 24, 2022
Before swinging your leg over your bike, it’s a good idea to run through a quick pre-ride equipment check to make sure everything is ready to go. ????
— USA Cycling (@usacycling) March 25, 2022
What to Check on your Bike Before You Ride! ??https://t.co/QK1qxO7qmV pic.twitter.com/uleQML9bMa
Someday I’ll be able to ride the hills again w/o…thank you #bianchi #columbusmax #timepedals #celeste #picturelifeelevated @ Celina, Texas https://t.co/Fs2Qz47EHe
— Lee McDaniel (@LeeMPhoto) March 25, 2022
Lawson Craddock missed the start of E3 Saxo Bank Classic on Friday in a tangle with TV cables after signing on for the start.https://t.co/BcGgbBh9lK
— VeloNews (@velonews) March 25, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event FIRST FRIDAY CRIT- San Antonio, TX April 1, 2022 at 05:00PM https://t.co/6gVDg8SmLs
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 25, 2022
New Event Tous a Velo Hot Lap: Race Only – Del Valle, TX April 3, 2022 at 07:00AM https://t.co/xzO3ocVaBS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 25, 2022
New Event Tous a Velo Ride – Del Valle, TX April 3, 2022 at 07:00AM https://t.co/q2lC25djiQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 25, 2022
New Event The SCCCC at MSU RR Weekend 2022 – Wichita Falls, TX April 9, 2022 at 08:00AM https://t.co/wBD7tnaYw2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2022
New Event Fit & Rec Frios Bike Ride – Denton, TX March 30, 2022 at 04:30PM https://t.co/AnInGYmvl5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2022
New Event The SCCCC at MSU RR Weekend 2022 – Wichita Falls, TX The SCCCC at MSU RR Weekend 2022 at Wichita Falls, TXhttps://t.co/YcL60E15CEhttps://t.co/DrfxUWG3aw
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2022
Be sure to register for the Omnium ($40 for all three races) OR Desired Individual Rac… https://t.co/u9MjU9cMQ7
New Event Boneshakers Pace Bend Weekend – Spicewood, TX April 30, 2022 at 09:00AM https://t.co/ILeyBavwwk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2022