Texas Bicycling News Wednesday – July 31, 2024
ArkLaTex Made: Bicycle Hill in Jefferson, Tx
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JEFFERSON, Texas – Looking for a unique destination in the ArkLaTex? How about a whimsical bike art collection?
Well, pedal on over to Jefferson, Texas and check out Bicycle Hill. KTBS 3’s Rick Rowe did for this week’s ArkLaTex Made segment.
You’ll find it at 438 S. Line Street. …
Called on more’: Private investigators look into Austin burglaries
by: Brianna Hollis | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Will Black, the general manager of Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop off of Lamar Boulevard, said he has “the greatest job in the world.” Will Black is the general manager of Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop.
Pictured in the photo here, Black said he has worked at bike shops for 43 years.
But lately, a recent crime spurt has taken some of his focus away from what he loves doing at the shop.
“They’ll break a window, come in, grab an arm full of stuff. Not only is that a big distraction for the shop, there’s a cost involved,” Black said. …
Major $3M upgrades coming to O.P. Schnabel Park in San Antonio
By Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com
It will include shade structures, park furniture and lighting.
Major improvements are heading to a popular park on the city’s Northwest Side. A nearly $3 million project aims to bring a new bike park with a new loop trail, a bike skills area and more to San Antonio’s O.P. Schnabel Park, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) filing.
The City of San Antonio filed the TDLR on Tuesday, July 30, naming the project O.P. Schnabel Bike Park-2022 Bond Improvements. The scope of work will bring a new loop trail, lighting, a portable toilet enclosure, shade structures, park furniture and a bike skills area. It’s estimated to cost $2,800,000, according to the filing. …
TurboVelo Tuesday Night Criteriums in Richardson, Texas • Jul 30 2024 • Richardson, Tx
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