Houston’s Alkek Velodrome replenishes bicycle fleet after robbery thanks to donations

By Peter Warren | www.houstonchronicle.com

After an April robbery depleted part of its bicycle fleet, Alkek Velodrome has been able to re-stock thanks to donations from the community.

Alkek Velodrome program director Stuart Gardner said the Velodrome received five or six bikes through donations and another five bicycles from the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome in Redmond, Washington.

Gardner added the velodrome also received financial donations that allowed them to upgrade security at the track.

“We’re in a good place again now,” Gardner said. “The cost to us ended up being very minimal, and that includes improving the security and everything.” …

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Video: McBrides remembered with bike ride one year later

by: Aaron Gonders | www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Nearly a year removed from the accident that took their lives, Charlie and Lisa McBride were remembered by the cycling community of Wichita Falls.

On June 1, 2023, the McBrides were riding together in Clay County when they were hit from behind by a pickup truck.

Almost a year after the incident, the Wichita Falls cycling community came together to remember them and raise awareness for safer roadways between motorists and cyclists.

David Coleman often rode with the …

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Gnarliest Trails in Texas(2024) ll Cat mountain (Austin ,Texas)

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Cat Mountain is a Fun but isolated area, especially if it’s your first time. Avoid riding alone as getting lost is a real risk. Instead, go with someone familiar with the terrain who can guide you. …

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BEST DIRT JUMPS IN TEXAS?!?! || Anthills BMX (Houston, Texas)

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Today I’m out at the Anthills BMX Dirt jumps in Houston Texas. Definitely one of the best dirt jump spots in Texas with so many jumps and so many different lines, it is absolutely insane. The locals also know how to shred

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Mansfield Police Department Rolls Out Bike Patrols for Summer Safety and Community Engagement

By Richard Dawson | hoodline.com

As the school bells ring for the last time this academic year in Mansfield, the local police are swapping their four wheels for two. Embracing the sunny disposition of the end of May, the Mansfield Police Department Bike Unit is set to ramp up its patrols in public spaces.

Given the expected surge in park-goers and pedestrians soaking up the sunny vibe, cops on bikes will be making rounds to ensure heightened safety. The initiative comes as families and individuals alike …

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First time at a bike park. Spider Mountain Texas.

Jeremy King | www.youtube.com

Spider mountain bike park. First time riding something like this. I had a blast.

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Opponents rally against bike path

By Joel Ceausu | www.news-journal.com

The work schedule for the reconfiguration of Terrebonne has already been established, with the first phase transforming the road into one-ways heading east and west from Cavendish, (to Girouard and Coronation respectively), installing a two-lane bike path and removing parking from the north side, slated for the week of June 24.

The plan has been adopted and the work schedule pronounced, but that did not stop opponents from rallying against the scheme, which they have long contended was not adopted with consultation of residents affected and …

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San Antonio bike plan moving forward

By David Martin Davies | www.tpr.org

Is San Antonio ready to become a premier city for bicycling in the United States? There are plenty of reasons for biking to be popular. The city has a relatively flat topography. San Antonio is made up of a network of many interconnected streets and neighborhoods. The climate is favorable during much of the year.

But just like learning to ride a bike—to get started, you just need the right kind of push. And for over a decade the City of San Antonio has been developing a bike network with …

San Antonio residents invited to May 30 forum to discuss city’s bike network plan

By Edmond Ortiz | communityimpact.com

The city of San Antonio will hold a public forum May 30 at the Coker Methodist Church gym where residents can discuss the city’s bicycle network plan.

The gist

According to a news release, local residents are encouraged to learn more about the plan, which local officials said is designed to guide, prioritize and fund a network of safe bicycle spaces within San Antonio city limits.

Attendees of the meeting will be able to design their ideal bike lanes, map out their preferred bike routes and share their insights and suggestions on local biking infrastructure.

Local officials said more than …

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