Texas Bicycling Action – March 5, 2023
The Trailist: A San Antonian’s map of the city’s bicycle network takes a transit-oriented approach
by Brendan Gibbons | sanantonioreport.org
David Bemporad’s fascination with trains began at a young age. One of his earliest memories is sitting with his family near the rail line at Thousand Oaks and watching the freight locomotives roll past. At home, he would paint model trains and build elaborate sets.
Despite growing up in car-centric Northeast San Antonio, trips to visit family members in New York City also introduced him to commuter rail and that city’s subway system, with its distinctive maps with color-coded routes and stops. Last month, Bemporad unveiled a similar map he made charting San Antonio’s bicycle network after finishing a graduate program in urban planning and starting work for San Antonio nonprofits focused on making it easier to get around without a car.
He posted his finished product on the …
After boy’s bike stolen, APD surprises him with new one
by: Nabil Remadna | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A boy living at the Helping Hand Home for Children recently had his bike stolen after someone jumped the fence during the day and then rode off with it.
“We came by and met with the kids and reassured them that everything is going to be ok, we know the bike was stolen, but we are going to be out here and patrol all night and you are going to be safe,” said APD detective Wut Tantaksinanukij.
The Helping Hand Home provides a …
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Ghost Bike for Cyclist Killed in Hit and Run (106-Mile Week)
ADude ABikes | strava.com
News story link in comments. At the end of my ride I met Grace, helped yank her chain and got grease on my fingers, me she did thank, and now she’s long gone, yet her memory still lingers.
SSpring Loop Harris County, Texas
Kevin Highfield | strava.com
Using new tricks on my "new" gravel bike. 44/16 gearing felt good with 40/38mm gravel tires
First Texas Gravel Adventure Bastrop, Texas
Carlos A. Moreno | strava.com
Funny ride – Kuya and Dany invite me to my first gravel adventure. Then comes mile one and hold and behold I didn’t see them until mile 65. Come first gravel segment. Almost made a U turn to go back home ? finally Dany and Kuya met me in Elgin. Then last section was nice and fast ?
Met really awesome people and new friends! Very nice event!
Texas Biking from Twitter
The upcoming Mayhill Road Phase 2 project may finally connect the DCTA Rail Trail to the Mayhill sidepath. Learn more: https://t.co/uO15qa0V4O pic.twitter.com/WpcqIfZul7
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) March 6, 2023
Who doesn’t love #NewBikeDay? #BirthdayBoy pic.twitter.com/mRqzitFTWj
— Jon Binsted (@velojonny) March 5, 2023
STOLEN – Black Specialized Allez E5 in Fort Worth, TX https://t.co/n1GssGvzf1
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) March 4, 2023
Raspas and WOW go great together. Nice to see the WOW riders coming out for some self-care riding, both from @Milby_HS and @AEMA_JDMS Deady MS. @rpena3kr @OpalHFord pic.twitter.com/DYtExgw42l
— CISH / WOW / La Raza SA (@CishWow) March 5, 2023
Thanks @BikeHouston coordinating the bike ride today to @RODEOHOUSTON along the new @hcpct1 #AlmedaTrail extension between OST and Holly Hall pic.twitter.com/TVlYz9VAsr
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) March 5, 2023
Great day for mountain biking. pic.twitter.com/JnfIjB3KTz
— Simon (@simontrose) March 5, 2023
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Memorial Park MTB Speed Challenge – Houston Memorial Park MTB Speed Challenge at Houston, TXhttps://t.co/IN5P0wLqr8https://t.co/4t0m7QJfQ9
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 6, 2023
Sold Out A 6:30 PM 7.2 miles 25 $15
If you race MTB Cat 2, 1 … https://t.co/Mdt9utuDg9
New Event Bike ride, architecture, birds Columbia tap trail, EaDo For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/JkfSzbYidW
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 6, 2023
NEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives f… https://t.co/9GG0exQN79