Texas Bicycling News – January 10, 2023
Valley cities eager to get moving on the Texas fitness challenge they won last year
By Francisco E. Jimenez | myrgv.com
WESLACO — It’s time for It’s Time.
That’s right: A news conference was held Monday morning to help kick off the 2023 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge in the Rio Grande Valley.
The conference was hosted by the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) at their offices in Weslaco before a crowd of local leaders from its three represented counties: Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy.
“The community challenge is to find ways to be proactive for residents to keep up with their health, mental health and physical health, and be more active,” Manuel Cruz, LRGVDC executive director, said of the state-wide initiative.
It’s Time Texas is an Austin-based nonprofit that aims to promote healthier lifestyles throughout the state.
“What we’re trying to …
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Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, January 17, 2023 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, January 17, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
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Thu, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM
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Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, January 24, 2023 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Port Arthur Police searching for hit-and-run suspect after man on bike struck, injured by vehicle
Author: Lupita Villarreal | www.12newsnow.com
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The Port Arthur Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a hit-and-run suspect.
The incident occurred on Thursday, January 5, 2023 around 7:39 p.m. on 39th Street near Memorial Boulevard in Port Arthur.
A 28-year-old man was hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle, according to a news release from the Port Arthur Police Department. The driver of the vehicle left the scene.
The victim suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries, according to the release. …
TxDOT Bicycle Plan in Bryan-College Station Region
Chelsea Reber | wtaw.com
The TxDOT Bryan District office is looking for citizen, specifically bicyclist, feedback.
Spokesman Bob Colwell says while many bikeways are planned and funded at the local level, the state works with local communities to develop bikeway networks integrated with the state system.
“The regional framework helps to increase safety, connectivity, and access throughout the state,” says Colwell.
Colwell says the Bryan District is one of four pilot bike plans in the state. The others include Laredo, Pharr, and San Antonio.
“The district bike plans will …
County commissioner offers to amend Third Ward bike-lane project if Houston officials contribute millions more
Adam Zuvanich | www.houstonpublicmedia.org
Work began nearly a year ago on a $12.1 million road reconstruction project near Texas Southern University, where bicycle lanes are being added and vehicular lanes are being reduced. The Houston City Council member who represents the area has said some nearby residents do not want the project and were not adequately consulted beforehand, but Mayor Sylvester Turner says it should move forward.
The county commissioner behind a controversial bike lane project in Houston’s Third Ward is willing to pause the ongoing work and retool the plan – if the city increases its financial commitment by several million dollars.
Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, in a Jan. 6 letter written to Houston City Council member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and shared with Houston Public Media, said he is open to amending a $12.1 million road reconstruction project that calls for drainage improvements, wider sidewalks, the addition of bicycle lanes and the reduction of vehicular lanes on a stretch of Blodgett Street that runs alongside Texas Southern University. But because construction began …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Show me a more 'Murican bike race flyer than the one for the 2023 Texas State Road Race Championships at Ft. Hood, TX ??? pic.twitter.com/KydzK6kDhE
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) January 11, 2023
STOLEN – Black Specialized Rockhopper in Brownsville, TX https://t.co/5s1flwKUrv pic.twitter.com/Uo03MGM6oe
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) January 10, 2023
STOLEN – Blue Trek Wahoo 24 in Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Association https://t.co/bGCcoFOvXY pic.twitter.com/Un2InilljP
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) January 10, 2023
The 2023 Sasquatch route of the Grava del Fuego gravel ride is now 60 miles rather than 67. Rather than go north to Byers, the route goes east to just north of Henrietta.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) January 10, 2023
Sign up at https://t.co/xvgbSZZtHV. We also have Multi-Event Challenges that include our gravel routes. pic.twitter.com/0dTXuKZYoJ
Cranking up 3/23! + practice events between now and Race #1. Early Bird entry for all TeXC races will be FREE for Club Spinistry members in 2023. More details soon, stay tuned!
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 10, 2023
Come Join Us! pic.twitter.com/1VyowevluF
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bicycling for Fun & Fitness – Plano, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/19fm9gGek0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 10, 2023
The benefits of bicycling for adults are numerous. Join two long-time cyclists for this fun and informative class. We'll cover getting you a… https://t.co/VBPnag6czR
New Event Bike ride, birds, abit of nature Alief, Westchase, Storey park For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/BeBnbRDQzp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 11, 2023
NEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented l… https://t.co/4OSw0hg9W3