Texas Bicycling News – February 9, 2023
Bike MS: Texas MS 150 to end in College Station again in April
ALEX MILLER | theeagle.com
Linda Bates got goosebumps standing inside Kyle Field last year.
Bates, the south central president of the National MS Society, came from La Grange to College Station during last year’s Bike MS: Texas MS 150 event. She watched cyclists bike down the highway and look upon Kyle Field in the distance off F.M. 60.
When she reached the finish line at A&M’s football stadium, Bates said she knew she should have been doing other things as president of the organization’s event. Instead, she ran to the field to watch cyclists cross the 50-yard line to finish their bike ride of up to 180 miles designated to fundraise for awareness and to find a cure for multiple sclerosis.
“This was our dreams come true finally to have this extraordinary event that impacts so many people finally come to life in such a gorgeous place,” Bates said. …
Video: Midland County Commissioners plan to bring new hiking & biking trail to region
By Noe Ortega | www.cbs7.com
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -If you’re a fan of cycling, you may have a new attraction coming your way.
The Midland County Commissioners Court wants to make a new bike and hike trail in Midland, right next to the Horseshoe Arena.
Commissioner Luis Sanchez says he’s heard many residents complain about not having many things to do in West Texas.
But he believes a new 22 acre bike trail will help residents have more activities to do.
“Now that we have the opportunity with the sales tax revenue that we’ve been collecting, I think it’s a phenomenal idea to go ahead and start moving forward on that. We know that the public is glamouring for it, we understand that the public is looking for places like this,” said Sanchez.
The Midland County Commissioners Court put aside $500,000 to use for architectural services.
In the last meeting, …
As Magnolia population booms, residents want crosswalks, bike trails, wider roads and sidewalks
Michael Garcia | www.houstonchronicle.com
Some Magnolia residents want crosswalks and bike trails to connect neighborhoods, while others would like wider roads and sidewalks so that children can safely walk home after school. Officials met with residents in February to hold their first public meeting on Magnolia’s master thoroughfare plan. This comes after they project that the city of more than 2,800 could increase to by 600 percent in 2039, with a population of 53,000.
Jason Fochtman/Staff photographer
Some Magnolia residents want crosswalks and bike trails to connect neighborhoods, while others would like wider roads and sidewalks so that children can safely walk home after school.
The city’s current network of roadways, sidewalks and bicycle lanes needs help, residents told city officials.
"It’s dangerous," said Marcy Parker, 80, who’s lived in the city since 1978.
Parker was among the more than 400 residents who’ve made suggestions to officials in hopes to improve the city’s transportation network.
Officials met with …
Bike Safety Program With a Little Added Fun
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Children at St. James Episcopal Preschool and First Light Campus in La Grange are on a roll with their school year as they enjoyed a bicycle safety lesson followed by a “carwash” on their own wheels. Preschool parents Philip and Kristie Graf created and presented this fun and informative activity at both campuses, and invited children to bring their own bikes or ride-on toys and safety gear. The …
‘We’re doing everything we can to stay open’: Construction negatively affecting San Antonio’s oldest bike shop
By Amber Hughes | spectrumlocalnews.com
SAN ANTONIO — Hank Estrada owns Charles A. James Bike Co., the oldest bike shop in San Antonio.
“Just turned 103 years old,” Estrada said. “I want to keep the store going still. I don’t want to see it shut down. We’re doing everything we can to stay open.”
Hank’s dad, Henry, was the previous owner of the Charles A. James Bike shop, a thriving business during the 1970s bike boom.
“Back then, we were doing an average of 25 repairs a day,” Hank Estrada said. “And selling about 2000 bikes a month.”
He says business had been steady since he took over the shop in 2002. But recently, construction downtown almost stopped the shop from reaching its 103rd anniversary.
“Lost anywhere between …
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