Texas Bicycling News Monday – May 13, 2024
Texas Ride of Silence: Share the Road Spotlight
Rudy Fernandez | 1470kyyw.com
When I first heard the term “Ride of Silence” I didn’t know what it was about. However, I learned from Jill Christie with the Texas Department of Transportation what the ride is all about.
So here goes, after a nationally known amateur cyclist named Larry Schwartz had been killed when he was riding his bicycle and was hit by a school bus on a wide-open empty road. The first Ride of Silence occurred in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. LOOK: This Is Abilene’s Ride of Silence Abilene’s cyclists gather to remember those who lost their lives while cycling. This international event is held on the third Wednesday in May during National Bicycle Month. …
Heart of the High Plains: 24 hours in the Canyon
by: Princess Bryant | www.myhighplains.com
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – 24 hours in the Canyon, a bike ride event held at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, is returning for its 18th year.
“We are the only simultaneous 24-hour road and mountain bike event in the United States. 100% of our funds that we raise are used to provide free services for cancer survivors from the moment of their diagnosis, during their treatment and after treatment,” said 24 hours in the Canyon Event Director Ryan Parnell. “That live in the 26 counties in Texas Panhandle.”
The event offers competitive and …
Fort Worth Celebrates Bike to Work Week, Encouraging Greener Commuting Choices
By Nate Simmons | hoodline.com
It’s time to swap the car keys for bike helmets and pedal through the streets during the Bike to Work Week. As reported by the League of American Bicyclists, stated in the City of Fort Worth, this event is part of a broader initiative to encourage healthier lifestyles and to reduce the environmental impact of our daily commutes. Bike to Work Week, which falls on May 13-19, is an opportunity for citizens to contribute to a greener planet one pedal at a time.
Beyond just a week of action, the “Drive Less, Bike More” campaign has been …
Connecting Texas with a statewide active transportation plan
www.txdot.gov
AUSTIN—Active transportation is an important link in the Texas transportation system connecting travelers across the state. TxDOT is developing the Statewide Active Transportation Plan to develop recommendations for improving conditions for bicycling, walking and rolling across the state.
Safe active transportation networks not only connect people to destinations, but can also improve individual health, enhance local economies and provide choices that can save people money and improve their quality of life.
The SATP focuses on community needs to identify priority areas and make connections with trails, paths, and transit to help provide safe and efficient ways to get around for people using all transportation choices. Specific strategies identified through the plan will inform TxDOT’s efforts to support travel options in the future.
In the fall of 2023, TxDOT held virtual meetings and traveled across the state to meet with and gather input from more than 4,800 people, stakeholders and other groups to shape the SATP. Through this outreach, people were encouraged to provide input on their top priorities when it comes to active transportation. Common themes included:
Increased safety. Almost 75% of those surveyed don’t feel safe using active transportation. They want to see lower speed limits and additional lighting on sidewalks and bike lanes. ...
Sprint Night Review & Upcoming Races
Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com
Alkekian’s made the most of off week with some great State TT success, plus we’re back on Track this week with TNR and the 2nd event of our Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime ProShop! Also LCYCL Summer Camp Registration is Open! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements & photos. Also you can see my silly marketing strategies which please share and help us grow our track community.
Also women, we have launched a new email, women@alkekvelodrome.com which will be monitored by Annette! Plus for Juniors coaching@alkekvelodrome.com will provide a direct contact to coaches Carl and Daan!
Upcoming Events
6:45pm Tues 14th May – TNR Bunch Racing
8:30am Sat 18th May – Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime ProShop #2
6:45pm Tues 21st May – TNR Aussie Team & Mado
11am Sat 25th May – Intro to Track Class
6:45pm Tues 4th June – TNR Bunch Racing
11am Sun 9th June – Intro to Track Class
9am 10-12th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk1
6:45pm Tues 11th June – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night
9am 17-19th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk2
6:45pm Tues 18th June – TNR USAC Sanctioned
8:30am Sat June 22nd – Atomic Age Based TT Championships
8:30am Sun June 23rd – Super Sunday #2
6:45pm Tues 25th June – TNR feat. YCL Finals …
Man killed in Fort Worth hit-and-run crash remembered as ‘avid bicyclist’
By De’Anthony Taylor and Alicia Barrera | www.nbcdfw.com
Neighbors said the victim’s bike looked as if it had been dragged beneath the vehicle and was completely destroyed
Family and friends are grieving the tragic loss of a Fort Worth man who was killed while doing what he loved: riding his bicycle.
Daniel Frost, 49, was found dead in the area of East 1st Street and Beach Street on Saturday, May 11, after Fort Worth Police said they received reports of a hit-and-run crash just before 6 a.m.
An investigation was prompted by homicide and traffic investigators following Frost’s death. Officers said they …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Wednesday Gravel Ride Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot ReReBoot Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
BCC After Party at Sugar Cycles North Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
Hump Day Ride with NWCC Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Trek Sugar Land Telfair Loop (Wed) Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
MORNING KICKSTART – THE WOODLANDS Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 5:30 AM
Stonebridge Thursday Intervals – Cimarron Loop Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
JL Ride thru Pearland Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
PW – Thursday Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
JL Thursday night ride Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
MCC – Spectators Thursday Night Ride Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
TREK WEST U | BEGINNERS (THU) Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
MCC Thursday Morning Habanero Ride Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 6:30 AM
Bridgeland Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
11 Below Social Ride – Weather?! Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
New Magnolia Brewing Co. Bikes & Beers Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
JL Flash Friday Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 6:00 AM
TBH Saturday Miles Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT) Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
Birthday Social Ride v 5.0 Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 12:00 PM
Zube Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
Cycling Addicks: Southwest Century Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 6:00 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
SCN Saturday Morning Ride Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
FOF L2P: Deacon B New Waverly Conroe Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
R3 Ride 33 Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Zube Saturdays with NWCC Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
R3- 38 mile Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Sunday Starbucks Ride with NWCC Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
26 MI Recovery Pearland Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
Spring Creek Trail Ride Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Urban Bicycle Gallery Burger ? Ride p/b SRAM Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Morning chappell Hill,TX ride Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Morning SBux Crew – Meridiana 51 mi Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
.@CapMetroATX brings you the Red Line Trail Study's 2nd Virtual Open House! Learn about preliminary possibilities for a trail within CapMetro’s Rail Right-of-Way in Austin, Cedar Park, & Leander. Share your input to inform future trail planning by June 7: https://t.co/sBiGWp7Y6Y pic.twitter.com/CkvaXWdxSV
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) May 13, 2024
This week in #AustinMobilityNews
— ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) May 14, 2024
? Friday is #BiketoWorkDay! Find all the details, including fueling stations with free treats.
? ? How to get to the #OurFuture35 open house at ACC Highland on Saturday, May 18. Join us at by bike, bus, rail or car. https://t.co/LEkp980eBs