Texas Bicycling News October 6th, 2022
Work begins on Frisco’s Dominion Trail hike and bike project
By Susan McFarland | www.dallasnews.com
Upgrades will add aesthetic and safety features while maintaining the natural view of the creek.
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Construction began in Frisco this week on the Dominion Trail. The project will replace the existing trail on the north side of the creek with a 12-foot hike and bike trail, stone walls, handrails and bridge crossings, according to a city news release.
During the project, sidewalks will be closed along Panther Creek between Hillcrest Road and Preston Road/State Highway 289. Temporary traffic control will be set up along Guerin, Villanova and McCommas drives where ramps will be placed on sidewalks.
City officials are asking …
Brews Cruise Monday 10/10. Meet at Austin Tri Cyclist around 6pm, ride over to Hotel Vegas at 7pm, then finish up at The Meteor. No drop ride, bring your lights! from BikingATX
Bike race, food, live music this weekend downtown
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The Texas State Criterium Championship Bike Race is hosting a two-day event Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9 in Downtown Corsicana. This event is sponsored by the Corsicana & Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, Corsicana Visitors Bureau, Corsicana Main Street, Holland Racing, Polyguard, Total Point Urgent Care, Birdcreek Roofing, RTR, Hope to Go Food Pantry, and Brookshires.
The race will begin 3 p.m. Saturday until 7 p.m. that evening. The Sunday races will begin at 8:50 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. that afternoon.
Many of the …
Will going slower make you faster?
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Summary of my head-scratching season, where I had good results but did much less work. Are there lessons here?
Footage from Pop A ride on July 19, 2022, where it was epically hot, something like 109F.
Texas Biking from Twitter
Thanks to the riders who visited Second Ward, Magnolia Park, and the East End last Sunday. Thanks to @bikehouston for the fun ride. Finally, thanks to @eadobikeco for riding along, providing breakfast, and opening the shop a bit early. #ElSegundoBarrio #SecondWard #SN63 pic.twitter.com/RhU4Zx5afK
— Super Neighborhood 63 (@SecondWard_63) October 7, 2022
@DallasParkRec is requesting additional funding specifically dedicated to trail maintenance. This will provide additional employees for beautification and maintenance, and funding for lights and cameras for added security on our trails. https://t.co/5qum64n2tm
— The Loop (@TheLoopDallas) October 6, 2022
More progress — looking sharp! pic.twitter.com/PhRs75eRZw
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 6, 2022
STOLEN – Gray Diamondback Metric 2 in Katy, TX https://t.co/OiPPgGgliz pic.twitter.com/TjdcgxiQwp
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) October 6, 2022
Attention trail lovers! The City of Austin Urban Trails program is seeking feedback on design plans for a portion of the Bergstrom Spur, a new east-west trail in south Austin. Check out the Virtual Open House and take the survey by 10/16. https://t.co/MWCWTWtJXL
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) October 6, 2022
In just 2 Thursdays, join us for the newest & coolest collab FW has seen! ??? #FWBIKESY is @kgbell21 using #fwbikesharing classic bikes as his canvas–and the creations are NOT to be missed. See you Third Thursday in the Near Southside at Gallery 404! ? pic.twitter.com/sMjeDIgTMw
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) October 6, 2022
According to the @TxDOT there were 2,547 pedalcycist crashes in 2019 statewide. Check out the video on bicycling safety: https://t.co/UXpa6xt7GJ
— ConnectSmartTX (@ConnectSmartTX) October 6, 2022
Download the ConnectSmart app for safe riding routes:
Google Store: https://t.co/a2znuuQ8uy
iOS Store: https://t.co/ysP2rm8pKv pic.twitter.com/Eevu3COAoh
Want to help shape Austin’s future pedestrian and bicycle routes? Provide your input to @austintexasgov’s survey by October 23. https://t.co/kqREMA48t3
— Mobility Authority (@CTXMobility) October 6, 2022
All about that #TourdeBCycle lifestylehttps://t.co/M5hsRVIH8y
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) October 6, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Group Bike Ride – Richardson, TX October 21, 2022 at 04:00PM https://t.co/46bippdNAa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 6, 2022
New Event Houston Bicycle Club Hempstead North https://t.co/gGJuwPGDMl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 7, 2022
Route: RWGPS Link Ride Start: Hempstead City Hall, Business 290 just west of RR tracks. Ride Starter: Mitch Winkler Notes: Please come with route loaded on your cycling c… https://t.co/juIBbcQ3VQ
New Event Brookwood Holiday Ride – Brookshire, TX November 20, 2022 at 08:00AM https://t.co/pc6ya70kND
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 7, 2022