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Texas Bicycling News – January 19, 2023

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Bicycles in downtown Corpus Christi are being stolen

By: Victoria Balderrama | www.kristv.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After moving to downtown Corpus Christi a few months ago, Russell Sellman received a not so warm welcome after his bikes were stolen last weekend from his garage at his apartment complex.

"We have our two bikes out there and someone happened to sneak in and cut the chain and walk off with it,” Sellman said.

Sellman added it’s not just about the cost, it’s their sentimental value.

"My wife’s. I literally just …

Federal Funds to Improve North Texas Bike & Pedestrian Paths

www.wbap.com

(WBAP/KLIF) — Over $63-million in funding is aimed at making pedestrian and bike paths safer in North Texas. The Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress last year earmarked $55-million for transportation projects in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton Counties.

Transportation Council approved the federal funding for construction of 13 active transportation projects. The North Central Texas Council of Governments is adding an $8-million match to a $55-million federal grant to make $63-million available for projects.

The NCTCG’s Kevin Kokes says …

Podcast #074 – Chasing Watts build a better group ride app

Written by Tyler Benedict | bikerumor.com

A while back, I thought it would be cool if there were an app that made it easy to find a group ride anywhere in the world. I spent days (which turned into weeks) storyboarding my idea.

Turns out, I was a bit late to the game, as there are several options helping cyclists find others to ride with, whether it’s road, mountain, gravel, or whatever.

Today, I’m speaking with Jason and Scott, the two guys behind Chasing Watts, a group ride app that started just before the pandemic, as a side hustle passion project, and ended up amassing huge numbers in their hometown of Houston, TX. …

Video: Laredo Cycling Club inviting community to Shiloh Bike Trail meeting

By KGNS Staff | www.kgns.com

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) – A local cycling club is pedaling forward with bringing changes to a popular bike trail and the public is invited to voice their suggestions.

The Laredo Cycling Club will be hosting a public forum to discuss changes to the Shiloh Bike Trail.

During the city’s recent Springfield expansion, the Shiloh Bike Trail was cut by about 30 percent according to Fernando Baldazo with the cycling club.

Baldazo along with other members of the cycling club are inviting fellow cyclists and community members to provide public input on some of the changes they …

Child taken to Tyler hospital after being hit by vehicle

By Sariah Bonds | www.kltv.com

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – A child riding a bicycle was injured after being hit by a vehicle Thursday evening.

According to Tyler Police Officer Thomas Guerrero, the boy was taken to a Tyler hospital by ambulance with multiple lacerations. His injuries are not life-threatening.

The incident occurred after 5 p.m. at the intersection of Pollard Drive and Arlington Avenue.

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In 1999 I had a burning desire to create a web site focused on Texas bicycling. Over the years this web site has existed many people have visited. As I think of information I need to bicycle I add them to the web site.

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