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Texas Bicycling News Digest – May 4, 2023

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13-year-old bicyclist struck by pickup early Thursday morning along FM105 near Pine Forest

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He was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

ORANGE, Texas — A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when he was struck by a pickup north of Vidor early Thursday morning.

The 13-year-old boy was riding a bicycle along FM 105 near FM 1131 near Pine Forest at about 3:30 a.m. when he was hit according to the Sgt. Shana Clark of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

He was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont for treatment of non-life threatening injuries according to Clark.

The boy was riding in the roadway when he was struck by a southbound 2019 Dodge pickup driven by a 45-year-old man from Evadale Clark told 12News Thursday morning.

The driver was not injured.

Troopers are continuing to investigate the incident Clark said.

Video: Why students across Central Texas biked and walked to school this week

by: Blake DeVine | www.kxan.com

GEORGETOWN (KXAN) — This week we’ve seen thousands of students, teachers and parents rolling around on bikes, roller skates, or other wheels.

That’s because school districts across our area are taking part in National Bike & Roll to School Day.

On Wednesday, several schools in the Austin area participated, and on Thursday, hundreds hopped on bikes in Georgetown. The event was spread throughout seven elementary school campuses within Georgetown ISD.

Typically, this city-wide event takes place on May 3, but because of STAAR testing, the district decided to postpone it to May 4. …

PUBLIC INVITED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON BICYCLE AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

www.ci.taylor.tx.us

Taylor residents will have the opportunity to view two proposed bicycle and infrastructure projects applications that the City will be submitting to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Staff and City engineers will be on-hand to answer questions about the proposed projects at Blackland Prairie Day, the Taylor Farmer’s Market, and at City Hall during the second week in May.

On March 31, the City of Taylor was invited to submit two detailed applications to The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Transportation Alternatives Set-aside (TA) Program, which grants funds for locally sponsored bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects. The two proposals, the South Taylor Pedestrian Connectivity Project and the Mallard Lane Shared Use Path and Sidewalks Project, are being designed to create more accessible conduits for pedestrian movement throughout the community, to enhance connectivity, and to promote alternatives to motorized transportation.

TxDOT announced a …

National Bike Month is an ideal time to reflect on how College Station became bicycle friendly

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In 1980, the City of College Station developed its first bicycle plan, establishing a foundation for future planning efforts to address the high volume of bicyclists commuting to the Texas A&M campus.

Today, College Station has more than 105 miles of bicycle facilities and boasts the highest percentage of bicycle commuters in Texas (2.2%). The League of American Bicyclists has even designated College Station as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community.

National Bike Month is an ideal time to reflect on how bicycling became essential in our community. Although we’ve only celebrated the observance since 2011, the city’s dedication began decades ago.

In 1975, the Brazos Valley League of Women Voters, the Environmental Action Council, …

For National Bike Month, College Station looks to improve bike safety

By Conner Beene | www.kbtx.com

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – On Saturday, College Station city leaders will hop on bikes and get out in the community during their Cycle With Council event.

City leaders will take a four mile ride in College Station with residents to hear from cyclists about what needs to be fixed to make them feel safer when they ride a bike.

“Our city is recognized as the Bronze level of the National Bicycle friendly designation and we’re trying for silver. Events like this look really great on that application as we try to show the nation that we are a bicycle-friendly community,” said College Station City Councilwoman Elizabeth Cunha.

The cycling community in …

The Bike Stop celebrates 40 years with ribbon cutting

by: Markeshia Jackson | www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — For 40 years, The Bike Stop has been the one-stop shop for all things cycling in Wichita Falls.

In fact, their 40th anniversary was marked on Wednesday, May 3, with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Chamber recognizing all the hard work the team has put in over the years to keep their customers’ wheels turning.

Employees said they’re excited to see the store around for another 40 years, too.

“People can depend on us to be able to get their bikes working and them back on the trails and roads and out there doing what they love to do, and they know that they can get out there and their bike is going to work,” Scott Stevenson with The Bike Stop said.

The Bike Stop is located at 2708 Southwest Parkway, so make sure you stop by and visit.

Northbound Dallas Pkwy closed (Panther Creek Pkwy – University Drive), Saturday Morning

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(May 4, 2023) Various intersections along Parkwood Blvd, Gaylord Pkwy, and Dallas Pkwy will be controlled by police officers and segments of northbound Dallas Pkwy will be closed Saturday morning, May 6, for the “Bike MS” bicycle ride. (See attached map.)

  • The ride starts at 7 a.m. at Stonebriar Mall and travels north on Parkwood Blvd, west on Gaylord Pkwy, and then travels north on Dallas Pkwy to University Dr (US 380) and beyond. The police department will be controlling the intersections along this route in order to facilitate the movement of cyclists through Frisco.
  • The northbound Dallas Pkwy frontage road will be closed between Panther Creek Pkwy and University Dr (US 380) between 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Northbound motorists should use the Dallas North Tollway or Preston Rd as …

May is National Bike Month Gators Let’s Get Biking

By Sheryl Taylor | news.uhd.edu

Did you know that Houston boasts 345 miles of biking opportunities from bike routes to shared lanes to multi-use paths?

Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Commute (H-GAC) Solutions’ Inaugural Bike Month is May 1 -31. The Bike Month Challenge is inviting workplaces and community members to swap cars for handlebars to improve their health and the environment.

How to participate:

Register. It’s totally free.
Ride your bike for 10 minutes or more. A ride around the park counts!
Log your ride online or do it via the Love to Ride app.
Spread the bike love by encouraging friends, coworkers, and family members to join.
Win great prizes!

Gators Let’s Represent UHD and UHD Police Department.! Visit the Love to Ride website to register today!

Southern Tier CoMotion

By Keith Misegades | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Almost everything today: El Paso. TX to Las Cruces, NM

Thursday May 4, 2023, 61 miles (98 km) – Total so far: 2,234 miles (3,595 km) Wow, you just never know what will happen during the day. This one was a little different.

My first goal of the day was to get to a bike shop by 8:30. I was on the road at 7:15 AM and only made it about 8 miles down the road where I was stopped by a train delivering railcars to a large business. The train would go forward, stop, then go backward, stop, go forward, stop, and repeat. This went on for about 30 minutes until the train went forward enough to clear the road crossing.

Once back riding I then encountered some road construction that funneled us down to one lane and while navigating the road, I nearly went down as I lost traction and the rear wheel slid sideways over a sandy spot. Somehow, I kept the bike upright. After this, I felt a squishy rear wheel. Yup, flat number 3 and I haven’t even made it 15 miles. I pulled off at a high school parking lot, took the bike apart and found a …

This is the school grounds where I fixed flat number 3

‘Excitement On a Well Beaten Path’ Southern Tier East to West

By S. Crocker ? | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Merryville LA – Silsbee TX

Thursday May 4, 2023 It was so comfortable and quiet in the cabin, I slept waayyy in and found the orb of the sun had just cleared the horizon when I looked out the door.

Rode through some beautiful Texas forest land, some agricultural, and dropped into Silsbee at an RV park that takes ‘tenters’. There’s a chance of rain overnight, so the purveyor of the park, Mrs Rita, let me set up under the Pavillion canopy. I got the best spot in the place, I think! Might drop in at the Honky Tonk Texas grill next door and try their special they have going on tonight. Crawfish, never had that before…

Memorial Park Speed Challenge Houston, Texas

Danny Dutton | strava.com

Marking and unmarking the course, talking to myself on race radio, and hunting for a game camera in the dark. All while NOAH wins third place in the B Group!

Texas Biking from Twitter

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

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In 1999 I had a burning desire to create a web site focused on Texas bicycling. Over the years this web site has existed many people have visited. As I think of information I need to bicycle I add them to the web site.

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