Texas Bicycling Action – February 4, 2023
Afternoon Gravel Ride Harris County, Texas
Jim Storey | strava.com
Cedar Hill Road Race Cedar Hill, Texas
Mark Baerd | strava.com
Saturday MTCCSA Ride San Antonio, Texas
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com
Some days, I make smart decisions. Today was not one of those days. So out of shape!
Lunch Ride San Antonio, Texas
Roger Ramon | strava.com
Marc really wanted a century Houston, Texas
Federica Arkadin | strava.com
So we rode it on John’s birthday
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FYF 2023 Gregg County, Texas
Jason Herrington | strava.com
After rapid expansion, Houston Bike Share seeks cash influx for long road ahead
Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
Jake Duran, a bike mechanic, repairs a bicycle Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at the Houston Bike Share office in Houston. Jon Shapley/Staff photographer
In a sense, Maya Ford is just trying to get Houston Bike Share back in gear in the hope that it has a long ride.
“We are punching out of our weight class. I believe that, and the use shows that,” said Ford, chairwoman of the bike sharing nonprofit’s board and its interim executive director. “We have proven it can work. … Now it is time for everyone to invest.”
As bike sharing in the region remains in flux — half the stations were shuttered in November, and Metro officials approved a planned takeover of the service in January — the nonprofit’s workers and volunteers are trying to anticipate the road ahead. Much of that, Ford said, begins with an honest look at what is and is not working for customers of the kiosk-based rental bicycles and how that …
Texas Biking from Twitter
I host a yearly bike ride with a handful of students. This year I’m taking 1st graders on the trail for a 5 mile ride. I start with a 10 minute basic bike safety lesson. I’m excited to see what other resources Safe Routes Now has! Thanks again! Pls tell YM I said, Hello!
— Miss Vásquez (@Learningin2nd) February 4, 2023
Just witnessed a bicycles almost get hit on the Bagby trail. Cyclist had a green light to cross straight away. Car was turning right across the bagby trail. Fortunately no accident.
— Houston Bike Guy (@BCycle_Myles) February 5, 2023
Denton is one step closer to building its next major trail after the Denton City Council adopted the Pecan Creek Trail master plan. Next step: Identify funding.
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) February 4, 2023
Learn more: https://t.co/o8rzAU3MgE pic.twitter.com/bwWKlM3Tp5
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) February 4, 2023
Come Join Us! https://t.co/RWsPDLxR1f pic.twitter.com/fz8oJUajMe
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 4, 2023