In the Face of Change, Third Ward Is Holding onto Its Rich History
By Brooke Lewis | www.houstoniamag.com
The Houston neighborhood is experiencing a revival that, despite challenges, has held onto its roots.
Veon McReynolds, seen here whizzing around Third Ward on his bike, has shared his passion for cycling with Tour de Hood.
On a steamy September evening, Veon McReynolds hops on his bike and pedals out of the Tour de Hood compound in Third Ward, leading a group of riders behind him. His bike’s multicolored lights shine brighter as the sun sinks into the sky.
“You can ride, too!” he shouts, inviting a woman getting out of her car and walking toward a restaurant. She shakes her head, laughs, and smiles over at McReynolds. He keeps pedaling faster down Almeda Road.
McReynolds founded Tour de Hood, an organization that leads weekly bike rides through Third Ward and other parts of Houston, in 2003. Besides being an avid …
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Does @TxDOT watch @notjustbikes?! They're building sidewalks along the segment of FM 1960 that features in his origin story. Which, to be clear, is 20 miles from Downtown Houston. pic.twitter.com/unQyWybsqv
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Video: Fred’s Texas Cafe holds bike donation drive for the holidays
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The burger joint is stepping up to do #SomethingGood for others this holiday season.
United Way, Xcel Energy partner to provide free bicycles to 2nd graders at Rolling Hills Elementary
by: Erin Rosas | www.myhighplains.com
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet will partner with Xcel Energy to provide second-grade students at Rolling Hills Elementary in Amarillo with new bikes at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the school.
“These brand-new bicycles, set to brighten the lives of the young recipients, are more than just a gift,” said an announcement from the United Way of Amarillo & Canyon, “they are a symbol of youth empowerment, community collaboration, and the power of philanthropy.” …
Burglar rolls bike patrol; 10 bikes stolen from San Antonio Park Police
Garrett Brnger | www.ksat.com
Fence around Brackenridge Park bike storage room was found cut on Nov. 6
San Antonio – A thief took San Antonio Park Police for a ride last week and stole 10 police bicycles from a storage room at Brackenridge Park.
On the morning of Nov. 6, an SAPD officer was doing a routine check of the San Antonio Park Police bike storage by the park parking garage on Avenue B, when he found a three-foot section of fencing by the storage area cut, folded over and tied, according to a San Antonio Police report. …
Dedicated bicycle lanes will connect the Trail de Paris with downtown.
myparistexas.com
Commuting by bicycle between the Northeast Texas Trail and Historic Downtown Paris will soon be more accessible and safer with the addition of dedicated bicycle lanes.
The Texas Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Paris funding to aid construction of the bike lanes through the department’s Transportation Alternatives Program.
The project will connect downtown with the Trail de Paris portion of the NE Texas Trail near First Street SW and Hearne Avenue.
Five-foot-wide bicycle lanes will be …
Upcoming Rides
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Active Cycling Ride – Short Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Ladies Day Out Ride Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 8:30 AM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
JL Wednesday Power Hour Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC THURSDAY MORNING RIDE Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
TREK WEST U | BEGINNERS (THU) Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:15 PM
JL Thursday Smackdown Power Hour Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Thursday Night Shop Ride | New Pearland Bicycles Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
SCN x WSB Thirsty Thursday Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
WOODLANDS LOVE & COFFEE RIDE 25 (weather permitting) Friday, November 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
JL Flash Friday Power Hour Friday, November 17, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Ride 2 End ALZ – FoF Trek Woodlands Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
RRR-Saturday 50 Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
NWCC Saturday Zube Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Saturday Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Saturday Miles 2.2 Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
132 Miles to Galveston Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 4:30 AM
Cycling Addicks Saturday Morning Coffee Ride – 47 Kona Coffee Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
Cookie Monster Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Sienna Sunday 36 | New Pearland Bicycles Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
CX under the SuN: Week 2 – Trek Bicycles Houston + Karbach Brewing Co Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
MCC Block House Coffee Recovery Ride Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Sunday Starbucks Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Bike Medicine Sunday Structured Training Ride Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Life Time DOWNTOWN Outdoor Recovery Ride Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
JL Sunday Ride thru Meridiana Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
JL Monday Power Hour Monday, November 20, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
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Student uninjured after being hit by car outside of Humble ISD’s Kingwood HS, constable says
abc13.com
KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) – A student riding a bike was struck by a driver in a crash outside of Humble ISD’s Kingwood High School on Monday morning, officials said.
Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office responded to the crash in the 2700 block of Kingwood Drive.
In a post on social media, Constable Mark Herman said a Kingwood High school student was hit by a driver.
Officials said the student wasn’t knocked off of their bike. The driver called 911, the student was checked out by EMS, determined to be uninjured, and cleared to go to school, deputies said.
Houston Fire Department and Humble ISD police also responded to the scene.
Video: The Bike Lane: BellVelo Gravel Races
By Tom Zizka | www.fox26houston.com
In this episode of The Bike Lane, Tom Zizka talks more about the BellVelo Gravel Races!
