Texas Bicycling News Wednesday – May 1, 2024
Top 8 Family Friendly Bike Paths in Austin!
kidcityguide.com
Beautiful scenery, wildlife viewings, lake trails, and more are what you can expect when taking a bike ride around any of these great Austin locations!
Texas’ warm weather is also a great companion for families who enjoy this awesome activity or just want to try something different for a change. Take a look at our top picks for family-friendly bike rides in Austin, and get ready for a great time! …
Bike ride will give residents in-depth look at Alief, City Council District F
by: Seth Kovar | cw39.com
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Everyone from cycling enthusiasts to people with bicycles rusting in their garage are invited on the Tour de West.
Houston City Council Member for District F Tiffany Thomas hopes you’ll join her and lots of others as they ride throughout her district in west Houston. …
The Best Views in Texas are Here! // Palo Duro Canyon Mountain Biking // Best of Texas MTB
Chenzo’s World | www.youtube.com
We finally made the journey to the Texas Panhandle to camp, mountain bike and hike at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. We decided to ride some of the blue and green trails today as my wife has been off of the bike for a few months. We enjoyed the scenic beauty, amazing views and gorgeous red dirt while …
Authorities searching for driver after bicyclist is struck in Harris County
by: Sharron Melton | cw39.com
Deputies asking witnesses to come forward if you saw anything HARRIS COUNTY (KIAH) — One person is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle, in East Harris County. The suspect who hit that person is nowhere to be found.
It happened around 2:30 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2023. According to Harris County Precinct 3 and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a man was riding a bicycle at 7071 South Lake Houston Parkway. That’s when the bicycle was hit by a vehicle. …
Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable hits bicyclist with patrol car
By Chaz Miller | abc13.com
TOMBALL, Texas (KTRK) – A bicyclist has been injured in a collision with a law enforcement patrol car in Tomball.
The accident happened at about 10:10 a.m. Wednesday.
The investigation is ongoing, but preliminary information from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is that a deputy struck a person riding a bicycle at an intersection.
"The patrol car was traveling west on Medical Complex Drive, and had a green light, it appears to us, although the investigation is still ongoing. The bicyclist ran the red light going south on …
Bike with the Blue Returns Saturday, May 4
Nick Souders | starlocalmedia.com
“May the 4th be with you” at our special Star Wars edition of our annual Bike with the Blue event! Join the Flower Mound Police Department on Saturday, May 4 at Lakeside DFW for fun, games, and of course, races and rides. You can run or walk in the 5K, compete in the all-ages and all-skills Civilian Bike Race, bring your kids for the awesome “Bike with the Blue” ride with the police, wear …
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 2024
Happy Bike Month! Totaling nearly 100 miles throughout the city, Plano's shared-use paths and trails are a great way to see Plano! Visit our Parks and Trails page for interactive maps and other resources. #BikeMonth #BikeFriendlyPlano @cityofplanotx pic.twitter.com/rX251Rlzqv
— Plano Parks & Rec (@PlanoParksRec) May 1, 2024
ARR Trail Crew at Brushy Creek https://t.co/yDihX8nLNu #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 2, 2024
Survey results from @HouGalvAreaCog's 2045 Regional Transportation Plan Update:
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) May 1, 2024
"More space for bikes, pedestrians and transit" trounces "More space for cars" across all demographics except for those over 65. https://t.co/dj5EJvBKbM pic.twitter.com/votweAqZaX
#8 I never knew Texas had hills like this
Beeline Fox | www.youtube.com
Here come the hills. I leave from Austin, where I had a pleasant stay, and head for Pedernales State Park. It begins to hit me that I am no longer in the flat ol land of Florida anymore. I stop in at Johnson City before heading to Fredericksberg. I then find myself in the Texas hills with the sun setting and no where to go.
National Bike Month is Here! How to Celebrate.
By Suzi Rumohr | www.bikedenton.org
National Bike Month, established in 1956, is celebrated the entire month of May to highlight the many benefits of bicycling and to encourage more people to give it a try. Here’s how you can celebrate all month long in Denton. Getting Started
Visit our Resources page for information about bike routes, Denton bicycle basics, group rides, local bike shops, and more. Subscribe to the Bike Denton newsletter. …
REI Co-op to open in College Station, Texas in fall 2024
www.prnewswire.com
SEATTLE, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a store in College Station, Texas in fall 2024, less than a half mile from Texas A&M University. The location will offer a wide assortment of outdoor gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, climbing, and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a full-service bike shop will be staffed by certified mechanics. …
City discusses bicycle safety and active transportation
By David Gomez Jr. | www.lmtonline.com
May is National Bike Month, as it was proclaimed by Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino to advocate for bicycle safety and active transportation. Trevino backed the proclamation as it promotes combating cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.
“We also know that bike friendly communities improve quality of life throughout the communities through fairs and nature related activities,” Trevino said. “As mayor, I will …