Texas Bicycling News for February 21, 2024
Opinion: Cyclists, the second-class road users
Eddie Phillips | thebatt.com
Why support infrastructure if infrastructure doesn’t support you?
When college stress hits hard, my go-to remedy is an episode of NHK World’s “Somewhere Street.” The show features expertly intrusive hosts who carry cameras and walk cities around the world. It’s the best thing since sliced bread: anyone can catch a glimpse without the inconvenience of traveling. For the night’s episode, the host planned an hour-long walk through Amsterdam.
The Dutch capital is a place where cyclists dominate the city. Painted bike lanes crisscross the city, extending in every direction. Alleys are windy and unpredictable: a driver’s nightmare. In fact, entire tunnels are carved out as shortcuts for cyclists — a sharp contrast to College Station.
However, the difference is understandable. Both in College Station and nationwide, cyclists …
Texas Gnar Mountain Bike Run
gcav_MTB | www.youtube.com
Recap of my ride at GCSNA on 2/19/24. This is the downhill portion of Caroline’s Loop and Joe Johnston trail. Mostly loose rocks and a couple little kicker jumps.
Bike Ride to Baseball Edinburg Texas
Tigerholm | www.youtube.com
Bike Ride to Baseball games, Edinburg Texas: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs University of Rhode Island Rams. NCAA WAC Season opener Doubleheader on February 18 2024. After lunch Cycling from State Highway 107 University Drive through the UTRGV campus to the Baseball Stadium and seeing some of the architecture and landscaping. The lunch at Taco Palenque was great, really nice freshly grilled and smokey taste beef fajita I had. The gopro camera is not much for sports pictures or any zoom. Video is speeded up a bit in places.
Valentine's Day may be over but the love we have for our health will last forever.
— Harris County Precinct One (@hcpct1) February 21, 2024
Join us at Duessen Park for a group bike ride on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays!
There are so many heart healthy benefits associated with cycling. pic.twitter.com/VDGnmyhoW8
Our free @BakerInstitute Event on March 8th, Kids on the Move, is aimed at getting Houston area kids walking + biking. Featuring: @AdrianGarciaHTX, @salliealcorn, @DrBobSanborn @DebSalvoD @petesfinetweets @JoeCutrufo @SandyMcKayMD @MaryAitken12 and morehttps://t.co/4Zu22W7kJQ
— Zoabe Hafeez (@zoabehafeez) February 21, 2024
Highlighting the critical role engineers play in bringing new, innovative infrastructure to society, HNTB's Kira Larson, project manager on @TxDOT 's striking, Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge — shares her perspective on overseeing delivery of the long-awaited link in north… pic.twitter.com/3Wk5pnqT1e
— HNTB (@HNTBCorp) February 19, 2024
LIMITLESS HIGH SCHOOLER BUILDS $3M BUSINESS (Station Mountain Bike Park in Marble Falls, TX)
www.vitalmtb.com
I am Rhett Jones, the founder and owner of Station Mountain Bike Park. 12 months ago, I gathered the motivation to move away from the standard school/job life path and decided to chase my dream of making the best bike park in Texas. I networked for 6 months, cold-calling and pitching to hundreds of investors and land owners until …
Funeral for White Deer teenager killed while riding bicycle
by Jamie Burch | abc7amarillo.com
PAMPA, Texas (KVII) — A memorial service was held for a White Deer teenager killed while riding his bicycle.
Jordan Jones, 14, was riding his bicycle Thursday night when he was hit by a pickup on FM 294 (Bier Ave.)
According to DPS, Jones rode out of a driveway, into the ditch and out onto FM 249, right in front of the pickup.
White Deer ISD had early release Wednesday so students and staff could attend the service.
Houston BCycle, facing imminent shutdown, lowers prices and reactivates some stations to boost ridership
Adam Zuvanich | www.houstonpublicmedia.org
The decade-old bike-sharing system, which expects to wind down when a METRO-run network comes online, continues to seek additional riders and revenue. A new partnership with Rice University figures to help.
Houston BCycle’s days continue to be numbered, with the nonprofit bike-sharing service planning to wind down its operations when the region’s public transit provider can stand up a network of its own.
In the meantime, BCycle has reduced its prices and reactivated some of its stations with the hopes of re-boosting ridership and revenue while extending its runway as long as possible.
Eight suspended stations on the campus of Rice University were reactivated last week, with …
Evening Ride The Woodlands, Texas
Justo J.R. Puente III | strava.com
Superflying the leeve Fort Bend County, Texas
Superflyspin ? jack snider | strava.com
Evening Ride San Antonio, Texas
Steve Gutierrez | strava.com
Active Cycling Wednesday Ride Katy, Texas
Edgar Active Cycling Shop | strava.com
