Texas Bicycling News – February 11, 2023
Life is a journey. Enjoy the ride.
Cheryl Donatto | baytownsun.com
Imagine being inducted into a Hall of Fame for reaching a milestone fundraising total that will help find a cure for a debilitating disease.
Imagine you achieved this by riding a bicycle for long distances. Lots of times.
Imagine you accomplished this while in your 80s and 90s.
I can’t imagine myself doing any of this. At any age.
But I met a man who did just that. His name is Joe Morse and here’s his most remarkable story.
Morse is a 97-year-old active member of the ExxonMobil Cycling Club. He has been raising funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for 11 years by riding in the Texas MS 150 bike rides. In October 2022, he was one of 11 people inducted into the Texas MS 150 Hall of Fame for raising $100,000, forever securing his spot among top MS fundraisers. Three of his team members were also inducted at that level. With efforts like this, it’s easy to understand how the ExxonMobil Cycling Club was able to hit its $6 million Lifetime Fundraising Milestone. …
After Breakfast Club Party Travis County, Texas
Carlos A. Moreno | strava.com
New construction on Fort Worth’s University Drive will bring traffic delays
By Dionne Anglin | www.fox4news.com
FORT WORTH, Texas – Construction starts Monday on a Fort Worth road project designed to improve safety on a busy university boulevard.
The project will add a median, bike lanes and a traffic signal, but it means drivers should be prepared for some traffic delays during construction.
One of the busiest thoroughfares in Fort Worth, University Drive, will see a slowdown come Monday, Feb. 13. …
… The result of the work will be a more urban thoroughfare. There will be a new wider median, improved sidewalks and crosswalks, new bike lanes, streetlights and overall safer intersections. …
Opinion: Hike/bike trail is a ‘thank you’ for county residents
Luis Sanchez, County Commissioner, Precinct 3 | www.mrt.com
A New Hike/Bike Trail is coming to Midland
On Jan. 23, the Midland County Commissioners’ Court voted to move forward on a new hike/bike trail.
I mention this date because this decision was made one day before the City Council voted on the Hogan Park project. I decided not to submit this informational piece to the Midland Reporter-Telegram until (last week) because I felt like the timing was not right. I wrote this informational piece before we knew the Hogan Park decision. I believe now is the time to inform you about the great ongoing project that we as Midland County have been planning for a few months now.
Midland County has voted to plan and build a hike/bike trail that will be located west of the Horseshoe property. This property is about 20 acres and has been vacant for many years. The plan is to go out for “request for proposals” (RFQ) to find the right architect. The permission to go out for …
Round Rock to hold multimillion-dollar bond election in May
www.kvue.com
Round Rock voters will be presented with two bond propositions totaling $274 million for projects to improve parks and recreation, as well as public safety.
ROUND ROCK, Texas — As things continue to grow in Round Rock, two bonds totaling $274 million will be on the May ballot.
The Round Rock City Council voted to put the bonds on the ballot on Thursday night.
The bonds will go toward improving parks and enhancing public safety in the city.
There are two propositions.
Proposition A would make improvements to parks around Round Rock. Proposition A is for $230 million. At Old Settlers Park it will add a new recreation center, a lakeview pavilion and new tennis courts. A new park will go in at Brushy Creek.
The plan also calls for improvements to the Play for All Abilities Park, construction of hike-and-bike trails and additions to Rock’N River Water Park. …
to Memorial Park land bridge and then east side block party Houston, Texas
Mayra Mojica | strava.com
Ya put the load right on me Kendall County, Texas
Brent Wells | strava.com
Excellent turnout for an initially chilly and very windy ride organized by David Patterson. I’m always glad to ride in an unfamiliar territory as long as I have a group with me with members who know where they’re going!? I’m glad that JohnMonroe wanted to get some extra miles in cause I’m always up for that! As always, I am most thankful to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for allowing me to return to this sport, that I love, and for yet another safe ride with some wonderful friends.
Dirty Dozen 2023 2nd 6 hour solo Fayette County, Texas
Per (PJ) Tviberg | strava.com
Holly fantastic ride! Kendall County, Texas
Dina Christal | strava.com
Fight Club HTX Missouri City, Texas
Lupe Ontiveros | strava.com
Felt those Bulgarian squats and jumps today
Morning Ride – Spring Creek out and back Houston, Texas
J. Ramsey | strava.com
Chilly overcast never really warmed up. Gravel bike road /trail / & a few sections of gravel.
Tough day! Great group Washington County, Texas
Sam Diaz | strava.com
20th Education Expedition Bike Ride set for April 1
www.fortbendstar.com
On April 1, the Fort Bend ISD Education Foundation will host its 20th Education Expedition Bike Ride fundraising event.
The route is closely aligned with the 2022 route but includes minor improvements. Riders will leave at 7:30 am from Freedom Field in Iowa Colony through the streets and countryside of Brazoria County before looping back to the finish. Cyclists have the option of four routes: 32, 48, 66, or 83 miles.
Rest stops are themed will be staffed by Fort Bend ISD high school students vying for the “Best Rest Stop” award. A SAG wagon, motorcycle support, and bike shop mechanics will be on the course to assist riders with any needs. …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Lots of Houstonians arriving by ? at Memorial Park’s grand opening of the Kinder Land Bridge & Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Prairie. pic.twitter.com/GSrySuJcGS
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 11, 2023
#biketoskate pic.twitter.com/URehrxFi33
— Aaron N. Chamberlain ? (@elmachuca) February 11, 2023
We realize travel happens in a variety of ways. That’s why we’ve invested in over 70 miles of Shared Use Paths throughout Central Texas. Learn more about each of our trails: https://t.co/sT5hD0IfH0 pic.twitter.com/ogLmeeGDFu
— Mobility Authority (@CTXMobility) February 11, 2023
Let's make today a #NewBikeDay!
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) February 11, 2023
Shop 24/7 at https://t.co/zJcfWFfsJz#BWRides pic.twitter.com/2dNpygkyyO
More small towns wanting bike lane improvements:https://t.co/bhg1k2vzQi
— Houston Bike Guy (@BCycle_Myles) February 11, 2023
The 2023 Hotter'N Hell Hundred (August 26) is coming 10 days before Labor Day. Live your heritage, and share your heritage with cyclists around the world.https://t.co/xvgbSZZtHV pic.twitter.com/Cxxl5FZRqU
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) February 11, 2023
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Black History Month Bike Ride – San Antonio https://t.co/306ltwzfk8
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2023
BGDB San Antonio & Major Taylor San Antonio invites everyone to come and bike with us as we explore the historic Eastside in celebration of Black History Month!
This is a… https://t.co/lGrFm1PTCb