Texas Bicycling News June 24th 2022
Tours of downtown San Antonio, missions, King William by bicycle, e-bike, recumbent bike and Segway
Richard A. Marini | www.expressnews.com
Tourism and travel have come back to near pre-pandemic levels, despite inflation, gas prices and airline delays all soaring. And this summer, many of those tourists will head to San Antonio, lured by the historic, cultural and artistic charms of perhaps the most visitor-friendly city in the country.
Whether you’re a tourist or an S.A. resident playing tourist for the day, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the historic sites around downtown and the near South Side while being physically active. Several operators offer tours by bike, trike and even Segways, so you don’t have to be Tour de France fit to enjoy the ride.
Here’s a look at seven of the tour options out there. …
Summer bike hikes a relic of the past
By Tom Purcell | tylerpaper.com
Sitting in my home office I am greeted by a cool breeze coming through my open window and the sweet sounds of summer outside.
It’s late June, which used to be peak bike-hiking season for kids — but now it’s mostly adults who go on long rides on their expensive high-tech bikes.
The bike has come full circle, I suppose.
From its inception in the 1800s the bicycle had been produced mostly for adults.
In the early 1900s it offered an inexpensive way for …
Wildcat Ranch Trail to celebrate Grand Opening on June 26th, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Mathew Richards | www.inforney.com
CRANDALL, Texas — The Wildcat Ranch Trail, Kaufman County’s first mountain biking trail, will officially celebrate its Grand Opening on Sunday, June 26, 2022, with food, fun, and vendors.
The Grand Opening event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Wildcat Ranch Trail, located at 1015 FM 148 in Crandall, Texas.
The Wildcat Ranch Trail is an approximate 4.2 mile soft-surface hike and bike trail developed in partnership with PMB Investments, which is developing the adjacent Wildcat Ranch master-planned community, and the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA) and its many volunteers and Trail Stewards.
"We are extremely excited to announce the Grand Opening of Kaufman County’s first hike and bike trail," Wildcat Ranch Trail Steward Daniel Rozell tells inForney.com. "The Executive Management Team at …
Rocky Hill Ranch – Smithville, TX
By Ridenfool | austinmountainbiking.com
Rocky Hill Ranch – resurrected in 2022 following a land sale where many of the legacy trails were lost.
Volunteer efforts have taken the 6.5 miles of remaining trail and doubled that to a 13 mile loop over 6 month’s of work. A herculean effort. There will more new trail to come. Aiming for about fifteen miles, eventually.
The new trails offer a good balance that have both challenges on trails like Corkscrew, Black Trac, Litterbox, and Sofa King Fun, as well as expanding the good ‘ol winding-through-the-Pines feel with trails like Karaway, Tristy, and Lemonade. The new stuff was crafted to offer visitors that "I’m not in Texas anymore" feeling which has been part of the Rocky Hill experience for going on three decades. Fat Chuck’s Demise has been reopened for those who enjoy a good suffering climb.
Technical Trail Features spice things up nicely with Shart Cut, The Grind, The Wall, and Reveille’s Romp to get your attention. Several challenging new climbs and downhill sections have been added as well.
The Rocky Hill tradition of Rest Stops with a picnic table and …
Bicyclist struck in hit-and-run crash on North Side, police say
Ben Spicer | www.ksat.com
Incident occurred just before 11 p.m. in 11300 block of Belair Drive
SAN ANTONIO – A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash late Thursday night, San Antonio police said.
The crash occurred just before 11 p.m. in the 11300 block of Belair Drive, not far from Lockhill Selma Road and West Avenue on the city’s far North Side.
According to police, a man in his 30s was simply riding his bicycle when, for an unknown reason he was struck by a black Toyota. The man was checked out by EMS crews and …
Texas Biking from Twitter
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Exit the Katy Trail at the intersection of McKinney & McCommas (by the Modera Katy Trail building). Take McCommas over 75 and turn left toward Glencoe Park. Ride along the beautiful mural at the backside of the park and it will lead you onto the University Crossing Trail! pic.twitter.com/BKaXxHT1Mm
— The Loop (@TheLoopDallas) June 24, 2022
We had an absolute blast helping @velofest360 host the Time Trial Challenge in High Hill, TX. The course was beautiful, the racing was fierce and the competitors were the nicest gosh darn people you'll meet on a bike. pic.twitter.com/SeuTaxTwyZ
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) June 23, 2022
My doctor has not cleared me to ride yet, but I’m getting ready. #Day19 of not riding my bike. ???? pic.twitter.com/puYDcEElCm
— Miss Vásquez (@Learningin2nd) June 24, 2022
This week’s highlighted trail is the Cottonwood Creek Trail. It is an approx. 5-mile linear 2-lane concrete trail that runs north-south through the center of the City of Allen. https://t.co/gtDxpKmitV @CityofAllenTX @CollinCountyGov @visitAllenTexas @BikeDFW @VillageShopping
— NCTCOGTransportation (@NCTCOGtrans) June 24, 2022
The trail provides a cross-city, off-street bicycle network that connects to places such as the Village at Allen, the Old Stone Dam and the 1910 Railroad Bridge from the Interurban Railroad.
— NCTCOGTransportation (@NCTCOGtrans) June 24, 2022
The trail also connects with the Stacy Trail and the Mustang Creek Trail in the Allen. In the future, it will connect to the existing Cottonwood Creek Trail network in McKinney to run north to the El Dorado Pkwy Trail, and south to the Oak Point Park Trail in the City Of Parker.
— NCTCOGTransportation (@NCTCOGtrans) June 24, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston Bicycle Club URBAN EXPLORATION RIDE June 26, 2022 at 08:00AM https://t.co/Z8mzvLuI1e
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 24, 2022
New Event Bicycling, birds, nature Terry Hershey – Houston, TX July 2, 2022 at 08:00AM https://t.co/BxfT57liwf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 24, 2022