A Mixed Bag Of Texas Bicycling News for March 2, 2024
Pearland’s New Hike and Bike Trail to Bridge City Sides: A $1.8M Connection Initiative
Saboor Bayat | bnnbreaking.com
Mayor Kevin Cole announces a new trail in Pearland to boost outdoor activities and city connectivity. Set for completion in 2025, it promises enhanced community and sustainability.
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At a recent community meeting held on February 21, Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole unveiled plans for a new hike and bike trail, marking a significant step towards connecting the west and east sides of the city. This $1.8 million initiative is part of the 2007 Trails Master Plan, which aims to enhance Pearland’s outdoor recreational facilities and promote a healthier lifestyle among its residents. Trail Development: From Concept to Reality
The journey to this new trail began with the construction of the Shadow Creek Ranch Trail, stretching from Kingsley Drive to Kirby Drive along the southern bank of Clear Creek, initiated in 2016. Following the successful completion of the Clear Creek Trail’s first phase in 2021, the city is now moving forward with the second phase. This next step involves the construction of a 10-foot wide concrete trail featuring a …
Bike ride, a few birds, a bit of nature: Brays, Keegans bayou +/-13 miles https://t.co/I1EKFle51i #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 2, 2024
Cycling in Texas Hill Country…Searching for the Bluebonnet
Ride & Shine Bicycling | www.youtube.com
ABOUT THIS VIDEO: We take you on a bike tour to find the famous bluebonnet wildflowers of Texas hill country in Fredericksburg Texas. This bike tour has spectacular views and it will show you where to ride your bike when you are in Fredericksburg, Texas hill country. We pedal our bikes through picturesque country roads through the vibrant spring wildflower blooms in the heart of Texas wine country. We start in the …
Marshall Police Department adds bike officers, K-9
www.marshallnewsmessenger.com
The Marshall Police Department recently announced the addition of a Bike Patrol Unit as well as a new staff member to their ranks. The Bike Patrol Unit will patrol parks, the downtown area and parades. They will continue police efforts of making sure streets and neighborhoods are safe. Investigator Washington, Sgt. Spencer and Lt. Phillips (left to right in the picture) are ‘wheel-y’ excited to be of service to Marshall in this capacity. …
Texas City police search for driver of car in hit-and-run collision
By MYRIAN OREA | www.galvnews.com
Officers were searching Friday for the owner of a car in a hit-and-run accident Sunday that left a cyclist in critical condition, police said.
The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was riding his bicycle at about 9:15 p.m. Sunday in the 3700 block of Loop 197 North near the intersection of state Highway 146, police said.
The man was hit by a vehicle of which police say they have no description, aside from parts of a front head light suspected to be from the vehicle, police said.
The driver fled the scene after the collision, police said.
The man is being treated for his injuries at a local hospital, police said. …
STATION MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK ? Epic First Race of the 2024 Texas Enduro Cup | Texas Mountain Biking
Jefco MTB | www.youtube.com
Today we are at Station Mountain Bike Park for the first stop on the 2024 Texas Enduro Cup mountain bike race series hosted by Team Trail Party. Station Mountain is located near Marble Falls, Texas and boasts 370 vertical feet of gravity fueled downhill with beginner to expert level trails and features. This shuttle served bike park also features a freeride area with beginner to advanced …
Upcoming Rides
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, March 05, 2024 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, March 05, 2024 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, March 07, 2024 9:00 AM
155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, March 07, 2024 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, March 09, 2024 9:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
No Wind No Hills
Sat, March 09, 2024 11:00 AM
6240 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Arlington, TX 76001
9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, March 12, 2024 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Macho Man’s First century was a flop. Rock N road 100 DNF at mile 53. Tubolitos failed and Garmin for whatever reason didn’t save the ride.
Steve Feffer | strava.com
Great SAG support.
Rock n Road Gravel 100 Fayetteville, Texas
J. Ramsey | strava.com
Super fine spring day. Great Area lots of rollers on fresh grate gravel. Been a few months since toasted legs on the gravel.
Lunch Ride Collin County, Texas
Matthew Esposito | strava.com
Rock n Road 100 Fayetteville, Texas
Frank Schillaci | strava.com
Rock and Road Century + Fayetteville, Texas
Terri Quirk | strava.com
Pro tip #1 take your battery out before travel (obviously I’m not pro)
Pro tip #2 always pack a spare battery (obviously I’m not pro, but it’s already purchased) yes I did charge all day yesterday so I wasn’t “that” person. Ended up “that” person.
Hug your Austin Trek dude hard when he lets you borrow one!
Thank your best Friday buds hard for getting you to the finish line and showing solid lines in chunk. I dig you guys Doug Shotts Sherm Everett that was a rough one!
Pro tip #3 if your stomach is upset just have a Jell-O shot at mile 80 ish. This I was pro at
