Texas Bicycling News for December 6, 2023
Bikes for burgers at Fred’s Texas Cafe
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Help spread holiday joy with Fred’s Texas Café through their annual bike drive.
TBCAC – Sunday coffee ride (partial ride clips)
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Recovery type ride for coffee to Salado, TX Original video was upside down. Had to flip and rotate video. GPS data is not in sync. map is reversed.
Video: Brownsville promoting health and wellness with bike ride event
By: Dina Herrera Garza | www.krgv.com
The city of Brownsville is promoting health and wellness in a fun way with an upcoming event.
Commissioner At-Large “B”, Dr. Rose Gowen, gives more details on Ride with the Commissioner, an 8-mile bicycle ride.
The event is happening Sunday, Dec. 10 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Oliveira Park
Houston cyclists plead next mayor for more bike lanes: ‘We’re demanding safety improvements’
By Chaz Miller | abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – A group of cycling advocates in Houston is asking the city’s next mayor to make roads safer for people who commute via bicycles.
BikeHouston held a rally on Houston Avenue Tuesday night to urge leaders to add more bike lanes in the city as a way to make things safer for both cyclists and motorists.
“Safe streets save lives,” BikeHouston Executive Director Joe Cutrufo said. “We’re demanding safety improvements on Houston Avenue and all of our dangerous streets in the city.” …
Video: Central Texas AGC donates 100 bicycles for Toys for Tots drive
By Jessica Rajkumar | www.kwtx.com
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – The Central Texas Associated General Contractors of America gathered monetary donations to continue its tradition of buying bicycles for the annual Toys for Tots drive.
President and CEO K. Paul Holt says that owning a bike is an experience his company wants kids of all ages to have.
“Most of us, at a certain age, had bicycles before there were bike helmets and we survived. So, we want other children to have bicycles as well,” Holt said.
Contractors, members of the Marine Corps and volunteers from Waco ISD worked together to unload, organize, then store the bikes until they are ready to be distributed. …
Saturday 12/9/2023 The Bagel Ride
— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) December 6, 2023
8:30am ride start
Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin TX 78753
59mi (95km). Store stop at 27mi
New route to/from Weir. Download the route!!https://t.co/e2Q0ho5HFo
Drone shots over Jack Carter Park offer a bird's-eye-view of progress taking place after the removal of our old maintenance facility. Project includes trail replacement/expansions, field renovations and more. Visit https://t.co/2Z5vVvcG4L for info about current park projects. pic.twitter.com/9QhiHOTc6H
— Plano Parks & Rec (@PlanoParksRec) December 6, 2023
Beginning on December 18 the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail near the @ESBMACC will be temporarily rerouted for about 3 months due to construction work on the Lady Bird Lake shoreline for stormwater management. More info: https://t.co/xvfDsbcSvX pic.twitter.com/OQvApikjO0
— Austin Parks & Rec (@AustinCityParks) December 6, 2023
Winter schedule: From Dick Nichols Park, should be warm and sunny by 1:00 https://t.co/yBU6lplvPD #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 6, 2023
Two Days Left!
— Sun Cycle (@SunCycleEP) December 7, 2023
Join us on Dec 8th for the Bikes & Brews Ugly Sweater Bike Ride.
Raise a glass & spread some holiday cheer at @Oldsheepdogeptx & The Tiki Room.
SunCycle will provide the bikes, just bring your helmet & ugly sweater!https://t.co/vgQvQpr29N pic.twitter.com/Bb1vgfR7lM
Ave B bike lane – Let's build more of these! Be a part of the multimodal solution: https://t.co/OHowzq7Xlt pic.twitter.com/gNJRZUxboI
— COSATransportation (@COSATranspo) December 6, 2023
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 7, 2023