Texas Bicycling News – March 12, 2024
The state’s longest trail is in North Texas. And it could soon become a state park
By Emily Brindley | www.star-telegram.com
The 133-mile long Northeast Texas Trail is beloved by cyclists, runners and walkers, who say the trail is a slice of paradise and a rare gem. The trail, which is the longest in Texas, was developed through grant funding and is maintained largely by volunteers — which has meant that some sections are nearly impassable due to overgrown vegetation and collapsed bridges. Under an early stages plan, the NETT could be transformed into a linear state park and added to the state parks system. And if the property is maintained by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, some trail users hope, that could mean a better-kept and more accessible trail. Trail users who spoke to the Star-Telegram were primarily excited …
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Cyclist in critical condition after crash with vehicle Monday night
James Munoz | www.crossroadstoday.com
VICTORIA, Texas – Monday around 9:10 p.m. Victoria Police officers were in the 8600 block of N. Navarro St. to investigate a crash. Police said a 65-year-old man was riding a bicycle southbound in the 8600 block of N. Navarro St. He did not have proper safety equipment while using his bicycle and was hit from behind by a truck, police said. The driver of the truck was a 57-year-old man. At last report the 65-year-old man is in critical condition. No citations were issued.
Mayor John Whitmire encourages people to participate in Tour de Houston
Cynthia Miranda | www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire and the Apache Corporation had a news conference on Tuesday to discuss plans for the 17th annual Tour de Houston bike ride.
The event is presented by Apache Corporation and will be held on April 7th.
The path for the bike ride goes through different scenic communities in Houston and parks and raises funds for the city’s Re-Plant Houston Program. Apache Corporation said they have planted 450,000 trees in the city with their environmental program.
For the bike ride, there are three ride length options, and all cyclists are welcome.
The event starts at Discovery Green.
Tour de Houston date announced. Here’s how to participate
By Hana Ikramuddin | www.houstonchronicle.com
A date has been set for the 17th annual Tour de Houston. The announcement comes a few weeks after officials assured supporters the event would occur despite initial reports of its cancelation.
Around 100 people gathered Tuesday morning at Avenida Plaza where Mayor John Whitmire and Apache Corporation CEO John Christmann gave details about the event, scheduled for April 7.
Riders can choose between three distance options, including a 60-mile, 40-mile and 20-mile race, starting at staggered times as early as 7:30 a.m.
The Apache Corporation is the title sponsor of the race, which benefits the Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s Re-Plant Houston Program. The corporation’s tree …
The Brunch Bunch Rides Again – Thursday https://t.co/o754KHk8vP #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 12, 2024
Ride with the Brunch Bunch – Tuesday https://t.co/IXl91WGNAn #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 12, 2024
Heads up! A section of Taychas Trail will be closed for construction beginning Monday, March 18. See post ?from @PlayFrisco for details. https://t.co/gaGgLTmusO
— City of Frisco,Texas (@CityOfFriscoTx) March 12, 2024
Tour de Southern Walnut Creek 10 AM March 19 2024 https://t.co/LJubDmuKug #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 12, 2024
Austin TX Ninja Mountain Bike Clinics | Happening in a week in #BrushyCreek https://t.co/aMiayjlkEo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 12, 2024
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Trek West U Tuesday Houston, Texas
Simon Mumford | strava.com
T1730/1830 – 3/12/2024 The Woodlands, Texas
Marjoe Q. Borromeo | strava.com
Pop C -> Pop A Richardson, Texas
Arthur Westover | strava.com
I couldn’t decide which group to go with. At first I was going to do A, then I thought better of it. I’m trying to not lose too much fitness, but also not aggravate my pulled calf. So I went with C. However at the Jupiter intersect, I decided that I would switch over the A when they passed us. And test myself. Eddie was with me and we waited at Allen Heights. Very strong headwind on the way back south. There was a cop at the stop sign in Parker, some of us got gapped because we stopped. And also stopped again at the 2nd stop sign. The group ahead went on to Parker Rd when it turned green, and we hadn’t arrived yet. One of the members of our group suggested I call them out as poseurs for not waiting for us. I mean, I do think they should have waited.
Very strong crosswind on Parker. For the first bit of it, I didn’t have a good draft, being on the inside. Eventually I was able to capture an outside position fairly near the front and it was easy after that. Group got split up into the headwind on Murphy. Sommer got to the front with me on his wheel. Unfortunately I inhaled some of his sweat flying everywhere, but remember I’m injured, I have a hall pass (“doesn’t have to pull”) so I had no intention of pulling through at any point for anyone. John created a break kinda, but then got dropped back with me in tow. Eventually later he was the last guy to pull it together. And we caught up with the miscreants who were waiting at the 544 light. And we were all one big misfit family again, for the rest of the very windy ride down Renner Road. Calf felt okay, but I have not truly tested it with a standing sprint or anything like that. But this is a good sign.
COTA bike night with em & ben’s family! Austin, Texas
Monica Merced | strava.com
Wild Flower Ride + a Cow or Two Schertz, Texas
Francisco Simas | strava.com
E-trip to Possum Run w/cig Harris County, Texas
Shannon Wyatt | strava.com
