Main Street gets ready for Star Spangled Spectacular

By Vandy Van Epps | gonzalesinquirer.com

The red, white and blue spirit of the United States is back for the annual Main Street Star Spangled Spectacular Thursday, July 4.

Main Street Director Tiffany Hutchinson-Padilla said seven food and drink vendors and six merchandise vendors are ready for this year’s Fourth of July celebration.

“Our entertainment will include DJ Buddy, who starts at 5 p.m.; John Brewer will start at 7 p.m.; and then Dawson DeBord will be at 8:30 p.m. We do have the VFW Post #4817. They’re going to be hosting the patriotic bike parade,” Hutchinson-Padilla said.

“They’ll have free bikes for the winners and they usually judge based on the decorating of the wagon or the scooter or the bike — it doesn’t just have to be a bike,” Hutchinson-Padilla said. …

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Residents Welcome Denton’s New Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator

By Suzi Rumohr | www.bikedenton.org

Denton residents celebrated the arrival of Denton’s newest Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator, Greg Scott, with a welcome ride on Saturday.

Greg, who hails from Portland, has roughly 30 years of experience in transportation work, including about 20 years of experience working with bicycle and pedestrian projects. Greg has worked in Utah, Florida, and most recently for the Department of Transportation for the state of Washington. While in Utah, Greg was a member of the Organizing Committee of the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. …

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Denton Scores 20 out of 100 for Its Bicycle Network

By Suzi Rumohr | www.bikedenton.org

Denton scored 20 out of 100 in its second appearance of the PeopleForBikes City Ratings. Denton scored 18 in 2023. Of all cities scored, Denton ranked 61st in Texas, 263rd in the South Region and 1,541 out of 2,579 of all cities.

PeopleForBikes City Ratings defines a bike network as “a connected system of protected bike lanes, off-street paths, slow shared streets, and safe crossing that enables people to comfortably bike around a city.” Ratings are based on data analysis software called Bicycle Network Analysis (BNA), which focuses on six factors: …

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TxDOT asking for feedback on record $104 billion 10-year plan

Derrick Stuckly | www.brownwoodnews.com

To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state.

The draft 2025 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) proposes $104.2 billion in transportation spending, making it the second year in a row that the UTP plan exceeds $100 billion.

The UTP provides a road map to help develop projects around Texas to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. The UTP also addresses public transportation, maritime, aviation, rail, freight and international trade, and bicycle and pedestrian connectivity. TxDOT works with its transportation partners to identify projects to be included in the UTP and updates it every year. …

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Cotton Patch bike ride, Lee Street Jamboree scheduled

By Travis Hairgrove | www.heraldbanner.com

Bright and early on Sept. 21, hundreds of cyclists are expected to meet in Greenville and fill the square by the Hunt County Courthouse to beg …

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Video: CapMetro temporarily stops MetroBike services

Author: Jeff Bell, Kaolin Sewell | www.kvue.com

AUSTIN, Texas — Capital Metro is revamping its bicycle service this summer.

Starting Monday, CapMetro announced existing MetroBikes will be temporarily suspended to make way for its new CapMetro Bikeshare.

The update will feature new all electric bikes, new docking stations and a new app. Full completion of the Bikeshare launch is expected in the fall.

"The transition to CapMetro Bikeshare represents our dedication to providing innovative, …

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Houston no longer has a bike share network. Will another one be launched?

Adam Zuvanich | www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Houston’s bike-sharing future is up in the air after Houston BCycle shuttered Sunday, ending its 12-year run.

Sallie Alcorn said she can recall a sense of excitement at City Hall in 2012 when Houston’s leaders launched a bike-sharing network to serve the downtown area.

Now in her second term as an at-large city council member, Alcorn was a city staffer at the time and was quick to take advantage of a transportation option that was both new and promising for a historically car-centric city where traffic jams and parking lots could be considered part of the culture.

"I remember my first trip. I had to take something over …

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Weekly Email – Greater Houston Cycling Foundation

Summary The LCYCL Finals showcased exciting track racing with categories ranging from Padawans to Elite. Highlights included Marc dominating in the Padawan category, winning the Omnium with Thomas and Maya close behind. In the Jedi category, Peter stood out with three wins, securing the overall Omnium. The B Race saw Veon and Reeves in a close battle, with Reeves ultimately taking the Omnium. The A Race featured intense competition, with Darby winning the Omnium after strong performances across multiple events.

Looking ahead, TNR continues with upcoming events like the Atomic TT Series and Memorial Park Criterium. National and international competitions await top riders like Tegan and Seth in Belgium, while a Racer Development Series aims to enhance skills locally. Stay updated via their Facebook and Instagram for more updates and announcements.

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Upcoming Rides

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com

UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, July 3, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Hump Day Ride with NWCC Wednesday, July 3, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Taco Wednesday Wednesday, July 3, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

Trek Sugar Land – Telfair Loop Wednesday, July 3, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

Hopdoddy July 3rd (Wednesday) Social Ride Wednesday, July 3, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

The Boot ReReBoot Wednesday, July 3, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

New Magnolia Bikes & Beers Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

JL/MTHCC Thursday Power Hour Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

July 4 Seabrook Waffle 47 (A) & 96 (B) Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

Bridgeland Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Trek West U Bridges Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Trek West U | Beginners (THU) Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

MCC – Spectators Thursday Night Ride Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

MCC Sienna ride up Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 6:05 AM

4th July ride Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

MCC Thursday Morning Habanero Ride Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

Cycling Addicks Fourth of July @ Voodoo Brewing Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

Independence Day Ride – Fun on the Fourth Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

JL Friday Power Hour Friday, July 5, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

Fast First Friday @ Spring Creek Greenway Friday, July 5, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride Friday, July 5, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT) Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

Zube Saturdays with NWCC Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

R3 Ride 33 Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

R3- 38 mile Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Bike Medicine Saturday, Sunday Structured Training Rides – Spring & Summer Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

JL Ride to Tom Bass w/ MTHCC Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

SCN Saturday Morning Ride Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Trek Sugar Land Sat Social Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

Bike Medicine Saturday, Sunday Structured Training Rides – Spring & Summer Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Sunday Starbucks Ride with NWCC Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

YEE-HAW! Girls Only. (Coffee Road Ride) Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

UBG Sunday ride – 35-50 miles Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Bike Medicine Saturday and Sunday Training Rides – Spring & Summer Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

JL Sunday Funday “Recovery” Ride Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

MCC Coffee Ride – Block House Coffee_Modified Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

JL Monday Power Hour Monday, July 8, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

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