Texas Bicycling News – June 1, 2023
We asked Travis County to invest in bike lanes and sidewalks
environmentamerica.org
On May 25th, we both testified before the Travis County Bond Advisory Committee in support of funding multi-modal transportation in Travis County. The committee is considering how to spend a $450 million bond on transportation and parks. The committee is proposing that the vast majority of transportation funds go to widen roads. We advocated that the County should invest at least an equal amount in “multi-modal” transportation projects such as bike lanes, sidewalks, and transit.
Here are our prepared remarks:
Caroline Gamble
I’m Caroline Gamble and I am currently a third-year Sustainability Studies and Economics double major at the University of Texas. My studies and my work as an intern at Environment Texas motivated me to attend this meeting and advocate for what is best for Travis county residents and the environment. …
Better Bike Share Partnership Awards $100,000 in Grants
www.bicycleretailer.com
BOULDER, COLO. (May 30, 2023) — The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) awarded just under $100,000 in grants to six projects that will reach and engage traditionally underserved populations through shared micromobility. This is the eighth round of mini-grant funding the national bicycle advocacy organization PeopleForBikes will administer through its role as a BBSP partner. …
… Golden Rollers: E-Bike Training Program for Older Adults | $13,029
Ghisallo Cycling Collective, San Antonio, Texas
This program will provide e-bike-specific training, annual bike share memberships, guided rides, and safety equipment to seniors and older adults at no cost. Thirty-six participants will complete a three-session, six-hour program designed to increase ridership by building confidence and establishing social connections with other riders. The program, based at a senior center close to a BCycle bike share station, will use the all-electric system to safely explore trails and neighborhood streets on destination-based rides. …
Juneteenth Social Ride presented by Black History Bike Ride
www.thc.texas.gov
Jun 18 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
French Legation State Historic Site 802 San Marcos Street Austin, TX 78702
Red, Purple, Blue colored graphic sign with the words Black History Bike Ride Juneteenth Social Ride 2023
Get on your bikes and ride! The annual Juneteenth Social Ride is here! Presented by our friends at Black History Bike Ride.
Meet at the Texas African American History Memorial (at the Texas Capital, near 11th & Congress) at 6pm on June 18th, 2023 for an evening of riding bikes and learning about Austin’s Black history.
This year’s Juneteenth event will follow a route focused on some of our favorite historical locations and people. The ride will end at Rosewood Park and join some of the Juneteenth festivities.
New Braunfels to host public meeting on plans for Alligator Creek Trail
By Sierra Martin | communityimpact.com
Design plans for the proposed Alligator Creek Linear Park and Trail will be available for the public to view at an open house June 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the New Braunfels U Service Center, 355 FM 306, New Braunfels.
The specifics
The Alligator Creek Trail is part of the city of New Braunfels Hike and Bike Trail Plan, which includes multiuse paths and links to neighborhoods along Geronimo Creek and Alligator Creek. Several commercial and residential developments in the area have installed portions of the trail over the past few years, according to a news release.
According to the city, it …
Video: Hometown Pride Tour: Possum Pedal Bike Ride
By Ernest Strawther III and Spencer R. Smith | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – We’re continuing our Hometown Pride Tour of Graham with a look at the Possum Pedal Bike Ride.
Executive Director for the Graham Chamber of Commerce, Cayley Strickland said this annual ride is a special event put on by the chamber that allows riders to see how beautiful North Texas is, and that it’s also a good warm-up for the Hotter-N-Hell Hundred.
“Graham is a smaller community but there’s so much going on and its really nice to showcase that to larger cities that surround us and get people to come here when we have got exciting things going on because there is always something happening in Graham so getting to show that off is always a good time for me,” Strickland said.
With a calendar full of …
Cyclist hit and killed by vehicle along Highway 6 in NW Harris County, deputies say
abc13.com
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities confirmed a cyclist is dead after they say he was hit by a vehicle in northwest Harris County Thursday evening.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the man was struck along Highway 6 and Forest Trails Drive in the Copperfield area just after 5 p.m.
The crash prompted the closure of all southbound lanes of the highway near West Road. …
Tuesday Night Crit – Masters 40+ – COMMENTARY – 5/30/2023
Honest Tree | www.youtube.com
We had a former national champion in this race to spice things up. Race 3 of 4 of Series 3. Richardson, TX (suburb of Dallas, TX).
From Strava Activities
Evening Ride Pasadena, Texas
Monica Sosa
first time mentoring at driveway! Austin, Texas
Monica Merced
mentored the men’s 3/4 and women’s open! this might be my new jam, it was a lot of funnnn
Shorter route not on purpose……Chain dropped and wedged. Wife to the rescue insert cuss words here "______" lol San Antonio, Texas
Action Jackson
Bridgeland – Craft Beer Cellar Harris County, Texas
Marjoe Q. Borromeo
Thursday ride with Cater Nacogdoches, Texas
Trey C
FOURTH PLACE! Cat 3/4 Driveway Week 12 Austin, Texas
Ivan Reid
The “best finish yet” trend continues – I’m definitely a fan. 2 man break won the race, but I nabbed 4th overall (2nd in the sprint finish ??). New sprint PR: 40.4 MPH ?? shoutout to 3rd place for towing me along
Mountain biking with Hank, Adam Z, Steve B, & David. San Antonio, Texas
Mark Anthony
Did a gravel lap at Walnut today
By AustinBike | austinmountainbiking.com
Picked up a Surly Corner Bar and started to create my ultimate travel bike.
Configuration one would be 2.4” Ardents, Pike fork, and carbon MTB bars.
Configuration two would be 40mm gravel tires, rigid fork and Surly Corner Bar
Today I tried the hybrid model today, all MTB with the drop bars. …
Texas Biking from Twitter
New connection on the ground!
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) June 2, 2023
Flexpost bike lanes connect the @RedLineParkway in North Loop to Mueller & Windsor Park. New sidewalks also coming soon.
Mueller jobs are now in the @CapMetroATX Highland Station area, <15 minutes by bike.@forward_transit @Movability @safestreetsatx https://t.co/pMzCzij6Kd
Cargobiking – Pool edition.
— Stephanie Brooks (@StephCycle) June 1, 2023
Packed up pool toys, towels, snacks, waters, and changes of clothes in my cheap, reusable grocery bag. (I’ve not got around to buying panniers)
Front entrance parking. ?
Hello, Summer. ?? pic.twitter.com/fZhknV9MLW
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Added to the Texbiker calendarhttps://t.co/4e6lqZ0Fp2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 2, 2023
Added to the Texbiker calendar https://t.co/oat6ENRjr2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 2, 2023