Texas Bicycling Adventures – June 23, 2023
A week ago, Clutch City Cruisers were described as a ‘mob.’ Now, HPD is escorting them on rides.
Ryan Nickerson | www.houstonchronicle.com
Every Thursday evening, dozens of bicyclists convene at Market Square Park in downtown Houston to prepare for their weekly bike ride with the Clutch City Cruisers. Everything was normal for cyclists Thursday except for one crucial detail — the Houston Police Department tagged along for the ride.
As the bicyclists gathered downtown, many were surprised to see so many police officers. Even Chief of Police Troy Finner was spotted shaking hands with the cyclists and said he might one day join them.
The ride started with smiles, but there was an undercurrent of tension from the beginning.
Just a week ago, the …
Construction scheduled for Brownsville, Los Fresnos hike and bike trail
by: Steven Masso | www.valleycentral.com
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The construction of a new hike and bike trail in Brownsville and Los Fresnos is scheduled to begin later this year, licensing records show.
The project, titled “Brownsville – Los Fresnos Hike & Bike Trail,” will be located at FM 1847, from Hwy 550 to S. Alvarez Ct. The trail will cost an estimated $3 million, according to Texas Department of Licensing records.
The funds will go towards a 10-foot concrete sidewalk, a prefabricated pedestrian bridge, boardwalk, pedestrian rails, riprap, drainage and a guard fence.
Construction is scheduled to begin in November, with an expected completion date of March 31, 2024.
Video: Valley cyclists raising money for Spina bifida awareness through 250-mile long bike ride to San Antonio
By: Brenda Villa | www.krgv.com
A group of cyclists left the Valley Friday morning to spend the next 48 hours riding to San Antonio.
The 250-mile-long bike ride is being conducted to raise money and awareness for those with Spina bifida, a rare birth condition when the spine isn’t fully formed.
This is the 12th annual SB250 ride, according to Suzannah Smiles President and Founder Casey Swanson.
Swanson said he started the group to …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Block Party!!! ???? pic.twitter.com/o33k1wgqdw
— Ed Pettitt, MPH (@edpettittmph) June 23, 2023
Being near a pool during Summer is pretty good. Having a protected bike lane to get there is?. pic.twitter.com/66cNxgWClI
— Stephanie Brooks (@StephCycle) June 23, 2023
A week ago, Clutch City Cruisers were described as a 'mob.' Now, HPD is escorting them on rides. https://t.co/TIk0znChwT
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) June 23, 2023
Join us tomorrow morning for a pop-up to learn about the Barton Springs Road safety pilot!? ? ? #VisionZero
— ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) June 23, 2023
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? Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Learn more about the project: https://t.co/LdWOuSdUAc pic.twitter.com/CKrSw2s5yq
The short Holman Street bike lane, which leads to the passage (colloquially known as "the hole in the wall") that connects the Montrose and Midtown street grids, is an important link in Houston's bike network.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 23, 2023
If it's going to be shut down, there has to be a proper detour. pic.twitter.com/FQo4YlzCsV
We had the opportunity to teach young riders with a local Cub Scout group about the importance of Bicycle Safety this week. Thanks for letting us promote safe riding for our future cyclists! ??#BWRides pic.twitter.com/nfiZih4mJY
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) June 23, 2023
TEI is proud to support @houparksboard with design of this delightful neighborhood bikeway through Kingwood's Living Forest! #Sustainability #resilience https://t.co/mxu7C5HDJq
— TEI Planning + Design (@TEI_PlanDesign) June 23, 2023
Thank you to Don Richards for sharing this:
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) June 23, 2023
"I wore three different HHH jerseys during the 2023 Ride The Rockies tour. This is one of my favorites. The tour was six days this year, starting and finishing in Fort Collins. https://t.co/nL8MMyUnM7 to shop HHH jerseys pic.twitter.com/sAVl0Klvia
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. Out for the Summer Ride https://t.co/azRYkIWFpZ #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/8R369b9EaH
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/by72jJunPo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2023