On the brink of collapse, BCycle bike sharing system gets $500K boost from Houston

Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com

Houston’s floundering bike sharing system has a little more life, after city officials approved $500,000 to keep the system operational, at least until a new system for checking out bicycles is in place.

“There are a lot of people who use the service and we don’t want them to lose the service,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said.

City Council approved the money Wednesday from Houston’s general fund, aimed at giving the nonprofit Houston Bike Share a few more months of funding to keep roughly 60 kiosks and the bikes held there operational. Houston’s planning department will work with the nonprofit to decide how the money will be spent and formalize an agreement with the nonprofit. …

What an absolute pleasure to be able to gather in community to enjoy our bikeways and cherish our history https://t.co/LMCTJ4gbUf pic.twitter.com/9p9UPXasJs

— Emmanuel Núñez (@emmanume) September 27, 2023

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— Emmanuel Núñez (@emmanume) September 27, 2023

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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 27, 2023

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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 27, 2023

Local spends summer riding to raise awareness, money for cancer cure

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Elena Walch (in biking shorts) was met by family in Anchorage, Alaska, after finishing the Texas4000, a 70-day cancer charity trek from Austin to Anchorage. From left, Theresa, Becky, Elena, Dot, Joe, Bob, Anthony and Stacey Walch. — Submitted photo

The ups and downs of Elena Walch’s 70-day charity bike ride across seven U.S. states and four Canadian territories seemed to mirror the emotional turmoil that cancer inflicts upon families all over the world.

In addition to the punishing her body received bicycling 5,890 miles on the road this past summer, Walch weathered a weeklong crying jag, numbing cold, torrential rain, painful falls and bouts of hysterical laughter. She was also the recipient of random acts of kindness and charity from strangers.

The 2019 Fredericksburg High School graduate was part of a group of 46 University of Texas-Austin students selected to participate in the Texas4000, which is the longest annual charity bike ride in the world, according to its spokesperson. The team raised nearly $500,000 riding for cancer research, Walch said.

“I had a crying streak that started at Pike’s Peak in Colorado and ended in Logan, Utah,” laughed Walch, who now works in …

Dallas city staff removes plan for 55-mile bike path without input

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A non-profit organization working to create a 55-mile circuit trail system in the city of Dallas says the city missed a key opportunity.

Man’s condition unknown after collision with pickup truck making right turn in SW Houston, HPD says

abc13.com

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – The Houston Police Department is investigating a scene after a cyclist was reportedly hit by a pickup truck on Wednesday afternoon in southwest Houston.

The crash happened in the 13600 block of Fondren Road near W. Orem.

According to officials, the cyclist on the bike was heading eastbound on the westbound side of traffic as the pickup truck, described as a black Ford F-150 model, was making a right turn. …

Trek Dallas Gravel Rides

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Trek Bicycle Dallas Park Cities 7015 Snider Plaza ##110 Dallas, TX 75205 Join us on our Tuesday/Friday Night Gravel rides out of Trek Bicycle Park Cities. The route is 25-mile long and includes over 10 miles of gravel on the Dallas Levees. Expect a pace of 16-18MPH an hour. Wheels down at 6:30PM.

Lights and helmets are mandatory for this ride. Tue, Oct 10, 7:00 PM Fri, Oct 13, 7:00 PM Tue, Oct 17, 6:30 PM

#DidYouKnow that Houston has been ranked as one of the top cities in the nation for total greenspace?

So, whether you like to hike, bike, or roll along the Bayou Greenways or spend family time at a local park, you can do it all right here in the #BayouCity. #WorldTourismDay pic.twitter.com/X1KYgNjHio

— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) September 27, 2023

Redefining the morning commute. @nrayzor Bike Bus! @dentonisd pic.twitter.com/Zp2BT1gSZw

— Kevin Roden (@KevinRoden) September 27, 2023

Great #BikeBus this morning! More new faces!

We did some street recruiting while waiting to merge with another route.

A parked construction worker saw us. “This is so cool! My kid would love this!”. I got his contact info, reached out, and his kids will join next time. ?? pic.twitter.com/wvP9ziLjMd

— Stephanie Brooks (@StephCycle) September 27, 2023