Texas Bicycling News Digest April 3rd
How Better Data on Bike Crashes Could Lead to Safer Streets for All
by Sarah Goodyear      www.citylab.com
A new survey of collision reporting practices reveals a ton of room for improvement.
The United States saw a nearly 62 percent increase in bicycle commuting between 2000 and 2013. But when it comes to reporting crashes between bikes and motor vehicles, police departments around the country are still using incident forms designed for an earlier era.
A new study suggests these outdated reporting methods, which often don’t account for essential differences between the two modes of transport, represent a crucial lost opportunity. If officers recorded more detailed …
A happy stolen bike story (x-post /r/bicycling)
by jaycebeasley      www.reddit.com
This morning I lived our worst fears, my friends. I got out of my overnight job to find that my Surly Cross Check, which had been double u-locked, was gone. Stolen. I was devastated. I filed a police report with the Austin Police Department and started trolling Craigslist, eBay, pawn shops in the area…anything I could think of. No dice.
On an old reddit post on /r/BikingATX I found a link to this Facebook group that exists only to recover stolen bikes in the Austin area. I joined the group and posted my bike. Less than an hour later, a person commented on the post saying that he had seen a Cross Check at Bike Farm, a buy/sell/trade shop that’s literally five minutes from my house. I packed up my bill of sale with serial number and my two year old in the car and immediately went over there. I almost walked right by it. When I saw it, my brain was trying to look for signs that it wasn’t really my bike. But then my …
Driveway 4/2
by balla5000
Last 20 mins. 6th place
Denton Bicycle Coalition
Bike Denton      bikedenton.wordpress.com
Dear Denton Bicyclists and Bike Supporters,
I think and feel that the time is right to organize and grow a unified voice for bicyclists of all kinds to encourage more bike ridership and make the streets of Denton more bike-friendly. I am interested in getting the wheels turning to organize the Denton Bicycle Coalition (DBC) for the purpose of engaging in advocacy, education, and community building in the City of Denton. There are many bicycle-friendly businesses, groups, and individuals, but no all-encompassing advocacy organization to amplify the voices of these businesses, groups, and individuals to city council, DCTA, businesses, schools, etc.
Denton is in a good position to support a bicycle coalition with …
Paso Del Rio
www.mtbproject.com
This Trail is still in development or editorial review. It might not be ready for use.
Dogs: Leashed
Description
This super fast out and back singletrack is great for beginners getting on the bike for the first time. It is also used to connect the Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail trailhead with the Lighthouse Trail to form a loop, it is also used in conjunction with the Comanche Trail System.
This singletrack is buttery smooth and super easy.
On the weekends this little section of trail can turn into a major thoroughfare, so …
Texas A&M Student Veterans’ Association members help make way for upcoming wounded warrior bike ride
BY SAM PESHEKÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.theeagle.com
Members of the Student Veterans’ Association at Texas A&M University sacrificed part of their weekend to do something special for fellow military veterans who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Eight Aggie vets plus the surviving spouse of a veteran traveled to former President George W. Bush’s Prairie Chapel Ranch outside Waco on Saturday to clear 10 miles of trail for the 5th Annual W100K mountain bike ride for wounded warriors, which will take place April 30 through May 2. The group worked alongside student …
My First Bike Tour: Hurst, Tx. to Shreveport, La.
By Scott Streater      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Making plans
Thursday April 2, 2015
Hi, My name is Scott Streater. I am a Fort Worth Firefighter and will be leaving my house here in Hurst, Tx. headed for Shreveport, La. A short trip I know, but it will be my first shot at bike touring. I still have 9 1/2 years left on the job so not quite able to take off for a month or more to trek for very long. I do plan on doing much more bike touring when I retire. I’ve been a firefighter for 18 years and experienced some less than pleasant things at work during that time. Riding a bike is what works best for me to clear my head and just relax from the stress of the job I do. I’m sure there are going to be some out there who think a 3 day trip is not much, but for me it is going to be a perfect way to start my adventure into touring. If anyone out there has any …
RIDE SCHEDULE – APRIL 2015
Georgetown Cyclopaths
RIDE SCHEDULE – APRIL 2015 | Short Rides | Long Rides | |||||
Day | Date | Time | Meet at | Miles | Map | Miles | Map |
Saturday | 4/4/2015 | 9:00 AM | Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg | 34 miles | WA7 | 43 miles | WA8 |
Sunday | 4/5/2015 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 34 miles | B63 | ||
Saturday | 4/11/2015 | 9:00 AM | Catholic Church in Andice | 35 miles | A12 | 48 miles | A14 |
Sunday | 4/12/2015 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 35 miles | B23 | ||
Saturday | 4/18/2015 | 9:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 31 miles | B9 | 48 miles | B6 |
Sunday | 4/19/2015 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 34 miles | B48 | ||
Saturday | 4/25/2015 | 9:00 AM | Union State Bank in Florence | 29 miles | F5 | 43 miles | F3 |
Sunday | 4/26/2015 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 36 miles | B57 |
Man hit by police unit in Socorro sustained minor injuries
by Jessica Gonzalez      www.kfoxtv.com
SOCORRO, Texas – A man was hit by a police unit Thursday night.
Socorro police said a man believed to be in his 50s was riding a bicycle at Bauman and Middle Drain when he was hit by a police unit.
The accident happened around 9 p.m.
The man was transported to Del Sol Medical Center with minor injuries, according to police.
No further information was released at this time. Police said the incident remains under investigation.
Deep In The Hart of Texas
### by Josh Hart & Shoeless Jo      longbikeride.com
There’s no one else here at the Law West of The Pecos Trading Co. It’s just Jo and I holding down this five acre parcel on the southeast corner of Highway 90 and Loop 25, a road that detours a few curious travelers through what appears to be a ghost-town.
I was drinking coffee at the Budget Inn, watching from my window as the entire group of Adventure Cyclists went stampeding out of the parking lot, a parade of neon. I took a quick glance at the weather, then wrote my last blog, and snagged a quick shower. The owner, Danny, came walking up to my room moments later with a tray of what he said were, …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Super Squadra Driveway Clinic #4 – Austin, TX Super Squadra Driveway Clinic #4 at AUSTIN, TX
… http://t.co/XLqDkpAeeb— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 4, 2015
Tweets
Thanks again to all who partook in the Texas RAAM Cycling Challenge! Couldn't have asked for better… https://t.co/vR0gglB3CM
— Race Across America (@RAAMRaces) April 3, 2015
It's a MUGGY Houston day but I'm on it… #cardio #cycling #peddle #giant #bicycles #kingwood #texas… https://t.co/b29hMua18l
— Chuck Pryor (@chuckpryor) April 3, 2015
The 2015 race season kicks off with a bang. 66 racers – including 12 Juniors aged 10-14 !! Tonight was a huge… http://t.co/OHOvXAkT3W
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) April 4, 2015
Day #3 #30DaysOfBiking
Exploring the new Country Club Road Bike/Ped Shared Path with Mr.… https://t.co/dkkct6UQZD— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) April 4, 2015
Crucial Matter Taco ride every 1st and 3rd Fridays. pic.twitter.com/V0VsAFOI7x
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) April 4, 2015
#BIC Spotting! @scpftworth ! #Trek #Surly #LoveToRideMyBicycle #GoodFriday #ExplodingConfettiEgg… https://t.co/UYsEWdneoW
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) April 3, 2015
Wonder what the suffer score is here?! One of the little hills, stopped at the top and shot a pic of… https://t.co/ApiFlyHJTD
— George Amen (@jore346) April 3, 2015
Glad the rain waited till we got done. 70 miles today with a lot of climbing. Easter Hill Country… https://t.co/c99cwplViF
— George Amen (@jore346) April 3, 2015
6th Chainge the World Bike Ride, April 18, 2015, Gilner, TX. 10, 20, 40 mile or 100K routes. http://t.co/coOafjJzkx
— BikeRide (@bikeride) April 3, 2015
I wanted to let everyone aware the I'm in full communication with Fair Park and Gexa about the posts on course…. http://t.co/XEg2gaJ1M8
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 3, 2015
We will be out at Mason Park on Saturday talking about the #HoustonBikePlan as part of #BayouGreenwaysDay Looks like good weather. CU there
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) April 2, 2015
Check out my 17.6 mi Ride on Strava: http://t.co/fO7nRyhYmd#stravaproveit#strava#iamspecialized#bondfan4life
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 3, 2015
@MMileMonth Running and mostly biking. April is a big month for cycling tours in central Texas!
— Dylan Cornelius, Team Builder #OpinionsMyOwn (@DylanCornelius) April 1, 2015
Thanks again to all who partook in the Texas RAAM Cycling Challenge! Couldn't have asked for better… https://t.co/vR0gglB3CM
— Race Across America (@RAAMRaces) April 3, 2015
Quick stops to frolic in the #bluebonnets #TeamPartyPants #WWNSA #cycling #FNSRRacing #BikeTexas pic.twitter.com/3nbKoTAHJT
— ELE (@E_Lopez_E) April 3, 2015
Dip our tires in Town Lake, ATX… 84.5 miles, 6.5 hours later! #BikeTexas #TourDeBluebonnet #TeamPartyPants #cycling pic.twitter.com/PjoDfHZwlL
— ELE (@E_Lopez_E) April 3, 2015
Read the fine print when you sign up for races. Been hearing from some folks who inadvertently signed up for… http://t.co/M0bqXPn8S0
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) April 3, 2015
Irving Bike Fest!
May 9!
10 Am to 2 PM@StrongTowns @BikeTexas @CyclingSavvyDFW @DFWtrails pic.twitter.com/gC2OHMpTeQ— Festive Scotty Doesn't Know (@sscottholmes) April 1, 2015
Marla Briley gets an impressive 2nd place for ATC at the @DrivewaySeries last night a centimeter behind Kat Hunter.
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) April 3, 2015
https://twitter.com/joeyTWOwheels/status/583984386875461632
My first @DrivewaySeries clinic tonight! The countdown is on @AustinFit and @athletearch! pic.twitter.com/aof9Fu74ca
— tritobefunny (@FOMOCoach) April 3, 2015
The @austinsdentist Ueckert P1/2/3 line up last nite, 115 of the lucky ones who got to race! Don't… https://t.co/HWzDD1nmtA
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) April 3, 2015
Took until April to get to pin on a number for his first race of the year, but Phillip Truppelli takes 6th in the… http://t.co/yxVtvNu6NQ
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) April 3, 2015
http://t.co/6B1cmYFFrJ Stickers off to Dallas, Texas this morning. Thank you for supporting the movement of kindness. pic.twitter.com/cPkkwbLDX1
— Bicycle Friendly (@BicycleFriendly) April 3, 2015
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: 2015 EASTER HILL COUNTRY TOUR – Kerrville, TX, Apr 05, 2015 07:00AM – Schreiner University, 2100 San Antonio Highway, Kerrv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 3, 2015
2 Day Alert: BikeHouston Bayou Ride – Houston, TX, Apr 05, 2015 08:00AM – 301 Milam Street, Houston, TX, United States(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 3, 2015
2 Day Alert: Easter Ride – El Paso, TX, Apr 05, 2015 09:00AM – Kinley's House Coffee & Teas (2231 N. Mesa St., El Paso, TX 79902)(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 3, 2015