Texas Biking News And Photos 4/3/2023
More pedestrians and bicyclists are being killed in Texas: Why?
by: Michael Garcia | www.ketk.com
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Between 2017 and 2021, pedestrian and cyclist traffic crash deaths were up 34% and 58%, respectively, in Texas.
In 2021 alone, 935 people died in pedestrian and bicyclist-related crashes in Texas. They accounted for one out of every five fatalities on Texas roadways.
The Texas Department of Transportation has been working to raise awareness of deaths on Texas roadways. …
Ride of a Lifetime: The Texas MS 150 bike ride is returning to College Station
by Aubrey Vogel | insitebrazosvalley.com
To the ordinary eye, Kyle Field might be seen as a sporting venue, but to the Texas MS 150 riders, this is a sign of progress toward beating multiple sclerosis, or MS, once and for all.
Originally, crossing the finish line in the capital of Texas, the Texas MS 150 bike ride has shifted its course to now finish at Kyle Field in College Station for the second year in a row, National Multiple Sclerosis Society South Central President Linda Bates says.
“For 35 years, the Texas MS 150 went from Houston to Austin and we finished in downtown Austin at the state capitol on the north side and several years ago, they let us know that the place that we would normally finish wasn’t going to be available, so we started looking,” Linda says. “There’s nothing really as …
Bike lanes, homes, and racing with Armando Espi…
Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast | podcasters.spotify.com
By Paul Negrete Armando and I go back a good 10 years or more. We talk about lessons we’ve learned from cycling, bike lanes in Houston, and home buying. Armando is a cyclist and realtor in Houston with EXP Realty.
Route suggestions near Lakewood
by u/Aggressive-Alps-4502 in BikingATX
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts
PW – Tuesday Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
CA Tuesday WLY-TCJ-Clay Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek Memorial Tuesday V2 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
MCC Tuesday Morning Ride Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
Trek West U Bridges Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
TUE Group Ride | MTHCC Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, April 5, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, April 5, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, April 5, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Land Wednesday Worlds Wednesday, April 5, 2023 @ 6:15 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, April 5, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, April 5, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek Wed. Night Wednesday, April 5, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Lasersnakes Wednesday Ride Wednesday, April 5, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC Thursday Morning Ride Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
Thursday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Urban West Thursday Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Beginners Ride | Trek West U Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Cycling Addicks Good Friday, Good Hills Ride- ZUBE – WHITEHALL Friday, April 7, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
44 Mile Sat Group Ride | Pearland Bicycles Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
RRR-Saturday Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
I Cycle Sat Morning Road Ride Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
EaDo Bike Co – Hair of the Cat Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
RRR-Saturday Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
NWCC Zube park Rides Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
R3 Ride 33! Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Richmond to Fulshear Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Trek Sugar Land Foster 48 Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Miles 2.0 Sunday, April 9, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, April 9, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, April 9, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Alkek Velodrome Weekly Email
Stuart Gardner, Program Director | shoutout.wix.com
… Upcoming Events
6:45pm Tues April 4th – TNR Bunch Races
6:45pm Tues April 11th – TNR Track on Speed
9am Sat April 15th – Age Based State TT Championships 8:30am Sun April 16th – Super Sunday #1
6:45pm Tues April 18th – USAC TNR
Velodrome Racing 2023
Racing is back tomorrow with TNR! Remember however that knowledge is power and power is speed so please take a look at the updated RACER GUIDE. It covers everything you need to know in detail but I will also list a few key points here: …
Texas Hell Week continues this weekend in Fredericksburg
jambroadcasting.com
Numerous cyclists will be on the roads and highways of Gillespie County for Texas Hell Week, a cycling event that gathers cyclists to enjoy the Texas Hill Country and spring weather. Motorists are reminded to be cautious and respectful of cyclists and prepare for some delays on certain roads.
The designated route on Friday, March 31 begins at the Center Point-Waring-Welfare Loop, proceeding to Bankersmith-Hayden Ranch Loop.
The final day of Texas Hell Week is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 beginning at the Waring-Comfort Loop. Ultimately, cyclists will finish at the Old Tunnel-Grapetown-Luckenbach Loop. Routes may change due to weather and road conditions.
Southern Tier 2023
By Sharon Greenwood | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 30: Vanderpool to Kerrville, TX: Halfway Hunt
Monday April 3, 2023, 47 miles (76 km) – Total so far: 1,522 miles (2,449 km) I am loving the Texas Hill Country. At last night’s map meeting we were warned about a steep climb about 4 miles into the ride. It’s named the Wall of Death or the Widow-maker. Good to have the warning cuz it turned out to be less severe than imagined. Once on top, the fun begins: Undulating hills that remind me of home. Lots of ups and bombing down and plenty of momentum hills. I tried to chase the scouts, Steve & Rick for about 12 miles before they sped out of sight. It was a fun, pleasant ride even as the temperature rose. Saw the largest set of horns I’ve ever seen on a steer. Also lots of …
Monster Mash Houston, Texas
Monica Sosa (SH Toxicas) | strava.com
All Stars Monday Bexar County, Texas
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
STOLEN – Black Fuji Transonic in Quail Hollow https://t.co/cOFiNrAqts pic.twitter.com/AsOV1L5s07
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) April 3, 2023
Our Spring Bike Clinic is quickly approaching!! It will be Wednesday, April 12th from 10:30am- 1:30pm in the Free Speech Area! We hope to see you there! ?????? pic.twitter.com/EERqK4G17N
— TTUParking (@TTUParking) April 3, 2023
The @WaterlooGW begins construction this spring on the Confluence, which will connect the @RedLineParkway to the @TheTrailATX Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake.https://t.co/WcEK02Mvri
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) April 3, 2023
(Note the story refers to this portion of the Red Line Parkway as "Lance Armstrong Bikeway".)
Before we begin construction, a lot of thought and planning goes into our trails. Last week, we met on location with our design team to take a look at the North Phase ll of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail, which will be under construction later this year.
— The Loop (@TheLoopDallas) April 3, 2023
A trail that feels safe is a trail that gets used!#TheLoopDallas #ConnectingDallasWithDallas#DallasTrails #DallasTrailRides #ExploreDallas #DallasOutdoors pic.twitter.com/ARPwM4T8P4
— The Loop (@TheLoopDallas) April 3, 2023
Bike & Roll to School Day is just a month away on May 3! Register your event today to be sure it's included in the national count at https://t.co/AtwmThDkYN. #BikeRollToSchollDay #SafeRoutesToSchool #SRTS pic.twitter.com/italAT8c1A
— Walk, Bike & Roll to School (@walkrollschool) April 3, 2023
My first two days of #30DaysofBiking included beer-getting, shortcut-finding, & trail-sniffing around South Austin. ? Spring is here! ??? pic.twitter.com/BqxzPrWnxk
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) April 3, 2023
Check it out! April Mobile Bike Shop calendar is here! https://t.co/Jk1uuFt52o pic.twitter.com/wVSYnPeLPd
— UNT Transportation (@UNTtransit) April 3, 2023