Texas Bicycling News for February 5, 2024
Texas Mountain Biking | Station Mountain Bike Park 2024
PTR-MTB | www.youtube.com
PTR-MTB visits the newest mountain bike park in the US – Station Mountain Bike Park sitting about an hour northwest of Austin, Texas.
Was an amazing day of skill training from literally hitting more jumps in four hours than we maybe hit all of last year.
The Station story is truly inspiring and we think they are on to something truly amazing deep in the heart of Texas. Can’t wait to go back!
2024 Cedar Hill Day 2 50+ in 360 – Last Lap plus how the break got away.
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Houston Ave. barriers removal announced by Houston Public Works, rally to keep them ramps up
www.fox26houston.com
HOUSTON – Medians down the center of Houston Avenue, completed in December, are already set to be removed, according to Councilman Mario Castillo.
A post on X shows the email sent out on Friday. Public Works said that the project will “improve traffic safety and mobility for travelers including first responders and metro buses.”
Also, they plan to study how to enhance pedestrian safety in the area.
Castillo says the medians were completed in December using $100,000 paid out of the District H council district service fund.
He says it’s unclear …
Video: Waco small businesses support local bike shop after burglary
By Ally Kadlubar | www.kbtx.com
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Waco small businesses are coming together to help bike repair and customization shop, Brazos Bike Lounge, recover from a recent burglary.
Brazos Bike Lounge is a bike repair and customization shop where cyclists and riders are welcome to come together.
“It’s a community, so I mainly do service work and custom builds for people,” owner of Brazos Bike Lounge, Floyd Colley, said “The big focus is education and a comfortable space for people to learn about bikes, work on bikes, anything that has to do with bicycles, I want this to be a space for it.”
Colley said, in November, he got a call from his landlord concerning a break-in. When he arrived, …
Austin Bike Share Announces Major Expansion
By Diana Ionescu | www.planetizen.com
Austin’s bike share network is set for a major expansion, reports Jo Clifton in the Austin Monitor. “Perhaps the most important news is that the agency plans to completely replace its full bicycle fleet to electric-assist bicycles, or e-bikes.” Cap Metro is partnering with PBSC Urban Solutions Inc. to upgrade 800 bikes and 80 stations in downtown Austin.
The expansion is funded by a …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts
Supersnakes Wednesday Ride
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
The Boot ReBooted
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Wednesday Gravel Ride
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Hump day Ride with NWCC
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
MCC THURSDAY MORNING RIDE
Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 6:30 AM
TREK WEST U | Beginners (THU)
Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 6:15 PM
Bridgeland
Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Look Pro Go Kind of Slow
Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride
Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT)
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 7:15 AM
NWCC Zube Saturday
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
R3- 38 mile
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
R3-Saturday 50
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
R3 Ride 33
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Saturday Miles 3.0 – Gamma (NEW START LOCATIOIN)
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
Bike Medicine Sunday Training Ride
Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Life Time DOWNTOWN Outdoor Recovery Ride
Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles
Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
CCC Gravel in Chappell Hill
Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Beginner Road Ride in Cinco Ranch
Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Sugar Rush February
Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Trek TX XC MTB State Championship Series round #1 Paris Texas
Dave Bellante | www.tmbra.org
Lawson Craddock Youth Cycling League
Stuart Gardner, Program Director – Greater Houston Cycling Foundation
With many successful youth an junior events in the books for 2023, we are looking forward to our 2024 seasons where the Lawson Craddock Youth Cycling League (“LCYCL”) plans to expand on its offering. We are inviting your kids to come and join our fantastic program year-round.
What does LCYCL have to offer?
A year-round youth & junior program (age 9-18), trained by 2022 National Coach of the Year Carl Jones and his team of coaches
Camps during spring break (March 11-13th) and early summer break (June 10-12th & 17-19th)
Junior races throughout spring and summer ...
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hike & Bike Trail, Feb. 7th
Texas Border Business | texasborderbusiness.com
WESLACO, Texas – Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the commencement of work on the Precinct 1 Hike & Bike Trail, a portion of the countywide system that will eventually link Hidalgo County communities.
The groundbreaking event will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Harlon Block Sports Complex (1020 W. 18th Street) in Weslaco.