Texas Bicycling News May 9th 2022
New segment of Sims Bayou Greenway now complete and open
Juhi Varma | www.houstonchronicle.com
Houston community leaders celebrated the opening of a new 1.4-mile segment along Sims Bayou Greenway connecting Glenbrook Park to Bellfort Avenue.
Construction on this part of the 10-foot wide hike-and-bike trail of Sims Bayou Greenway began in spring 2021 and is now complete.
The Bayou Greenways project, led by the Houston Parks Board, aims to complete a 150-mile interconnected network of trails along Houston’s main waterways.
“The completion of this new section of the Bayou Greenways project is another step toward a more connected City,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Not only will Houstonians living near this segment of Sims Bayou reap the …
Inside 2022 Red Bull Rio Grande Gravel: Marfa, Texas – Cibolo Creek Ranch
JOM | www.gravelcyclist.com
“Red Bull is bringing gravel cycling to west Texas with the debut of Red Bull Rio Grande Gravel. Beyond the chili cookoffs, mysterious lights and country music lies a peaceful landscape with treacherous terrain. Gravel cyclists from across the U.S. and around the world are gearing up for the ultimate, Texas-sized test of strength and endurance. Just 30 miles south of Marfa in the foothills of the Chinati mountains, the pavement ends and the race begins!” – Red Bull
In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew flew in all the way from North Central Florida, to roll with fellow gravel cyclists across this tough, scenic, and hot, mixed-surface course. JOM opted for the 75-mile course, but made a dynamic change (aka cut it short), to complete two laps of the 50-miler, and call it a day. This fun event features beautiful scenery, DJ’s on course!, challenging course conditions, and more! …
Zach Scott and Airport: don’t get run over from BikingATX
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, May 10, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
Urban South Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, May 10, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
MCC Tuesday – Shell to McKeever Tuesday, May 10, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, May 10, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
lazy dog wednesday ride Wednesday, May 11, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, May 11, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot Ride Wednesday, May 11, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Gravel Levee Wednesday, May 11, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
New Location Race Ready Repair Thursday Night Social Thursday, May 12, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
Justice League Thursday Power Hour (A/B/C) Thursday, May 12, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Thursday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Thursday, May 12, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
LookProGoSlow Recovery Ride Thursday, May 12, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
MCC Thursday – Shell to McKeever Thursday, May 12, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
Wicked Boxer Thursday, May 12, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Justice League Friday Power Hour (A/B/C) Friday, May 13, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Bike Medicine 40 Mile Training Ride Saturday, May 14, 2022 @ 8:30 AM
Chap Hill Gravel 43 New Beginnings Saturday, May 14, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Let’s go up north Saturday, May 14, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Justice League Saturday Ride (A,B,C pace) Saturday, May 14, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
HBC 2:01 Jester Ride Sunday, May 15, 2022 @ 2:00 PM
Bike Medicine 40 Mile Training Ride – Sundays Sunday, May 15, 2022 @ 8:30 AM
Active Passion Sunday Roll Sunday, May 15, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Justice League Monday Power Hour (A/B/C) Monday, May 16, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Biking on the 360 these days from BikingATX
Summer Crit Series? from dfwbike
Houston’s first Art Bike Festival rolls into town as new spin on Art Car Parade
By Steven Devadanam | houston.culturemap.com
Not content to rest on its laurels after its iconic Art Car Parade, the Orange Show for Visionary Art is putting a spin on the artsy-automotive event with a new festival and parade. The Orange Show and Houston Parks Board are teaming up for Houston’s first Art Bike Festival on Saturday, May 21.
The vibrant and free fest celebrates the Bayou City’s parks and trails, and of course, art and bikes. Locals are encouraged to register online by May 15 to take part in the parade.
Things kick off at 9 am at MacGregor Park (5225 Calhoun Rd.), with the parade rolling out at 10 am, with new participants joining more than …
Records Fall at Age Based TT Championships
Stuart Gardner, Program Director Alkek Velodrome | shoutout.wix.com
Upcoming Events TNR Mdison/Team Night 6:45pm 10th May State Road TT Championships 7:30am 14th May Tuesday 17th May – No Racing – Open Training TNR Track on Speed 6:45pm 24th May Intro to Track Cycling 11am 28th May TNR Sprint Night 6:45pm 31st May International Omnium Championship 8:30am 4th June
Tuesday Night Racing …
Atomic Aged Based TT Championships p/b Hammertime Pro Shop …
Track Intro Classes …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Other good news. The connector from the MKT Trail to Cottage Grove under TC Jester is almost complete. Huge improvement to safety here! pic.twitter.com/8CrXRDoh4K
— Prioritize people over cars #fatboyonabike (@gratifihouston) May 10, 2022
Unable to join us at ATLAS Ride this year? You can Ride Your Own ATLAS no matter where you are and join the fight against cancer along with the inspiring 2022 Team! https://t.co/uwCL2x3H7T#cycling #fightingcancer #event #austin #lampasastx #UTAustin #texas4000 pic.twitter.com/smZh3LIi8P
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) May 9, 2022
Some good news about safety. Heights Blvd. repaving includes a buffer between the bike and car lanes! Protected would be ideal but this is a big improvement when you've seen cars use the bike lane as a passing lane which is terrifying. pic.twitter.com/3gGQakhT1p
— Prioritize people over cars #fatboyonabike (@gratifihouston) May 10, 2022
Our bike officers telling the youth of @ParishSchoolTX the most important things to note while they are biking is to always wear a helmet and obey traffic laws.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 9, 2022
We are pumped for the upcoming Bike-A-Thon this Friday!#OneSafeHouston #RelationalPolicing pic.twitter.com/T62VxfS1TD
Thank you @Ofc_RobHPD & Officer Ochoa for the wealth of knowledge! pic.twitter.com/sJq7dLlxrV
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 9, 2022
Thursday: Ride your bike, have a beer, support @RESCUEorg. https://t.co/5Q2So3HZ3U pic.twitter.com/Ym9MRaXhxk
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) May 9, 2022
We visited the statues of Mickey Leland and Dr. King in Herman Park, viewed the Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice Mural in 3rd Ward, and rode the new bridge over Brays Bayou! #RideOne pic.twitter.com/s0jy0qtyUM
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) May 9, 2022
New segment of Sims Bayou Greenway now complete and open https://t.co/c3qORbnsgC
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) May 9, 2022
4 WEEKS UNTIL ATLAS RIDE! Ride on June 4th with the 2022 Team on Day 1 of their cancer fighting journey! Register at https://t.co/u72naa1vBF#cycling #fightingcancer #event #austin #lampasastx #UTAustin #texas4000 pic.twitter.com/0eMln8pdGA
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) May 9, 2022
Our friends at METRO are sharing some useful tips on sharing the road during this #BikeSafetyMonth.
— midtownHOU (@midtownHOU) May 9, 2022
What would you add to the list?
#midtownHOU#midtownhouston#bikesafety pic.twitter.com/bAHhDN9LzY
Parks and Recreation is working with local volunteers to help expand the mountain bike trails on Hartlee Field Rd at Clear Creek. The new trail will be more technical with a higher level of difficulty.
— Denton Parks & Rec (@dentonparks) May 9, 2022
If interested please go to https://t.co/dKHQrn81EC pic.twitter.com/YN55PM5GX1
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bike ride & nature watch: Springcreek Greenway trail 14+/- miles May 14, 2022 at 09:00AM https://t.co/3EYHDrGtsF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 10, 2022