Texas Bicycling News July 6th
MoPac closures tonight as bike/pedestrian bridge moved into place
by Pam LeBlanc      fitness.blog.austin360.com
Heads up, cyclists and pedestrians. Your bridge swings into place tonight!
The last piece of a 525-foot bicycle and pedestrian bridge will be positioned over the Union Pacific railroad tracks south of Duval Road tonight, according to a press release from the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.
The bridge is part of a shared use path that will run alongside the southbound Loop 1 frontage road from the city of Austin’s Walnut Creek Trail to the Capital of Texas Highway near the Arboretum.
Two southbound lanes of Loop 1 (MoPac) will be closed between Parmer Lane and Braker Lane starting at 8 p.m. The northbound frontage road will be closed at Braker Lane. The …
Riding from Northern Washington to Austin Texas starting August 7th
Pete Frederickson      www.crazyguyonabike.com
I’m a 34 year old male from Washington state looking for riding buddies on this epic tour starting August 7th from Winthrop WA to Austin TX, taking the Sierra Cascades, Western Express, Grand Canyon Connector and Southern Tier routes. I’ll be towing my dog in a trailer so it’ll be slow going(as well as hot!), but I’m giving myself 3-4 months to finish the trip. Folks are welcome to join at any point in the tour. Come share in the adventure! …
Trees down at Pace Bend and issues
by Spicewookie      www.bikemojo.com
I did a recon ride and some maintenance, but encountered more work than my hand saw was interested in. I’ll have minions out there Monday. I was working mostly on the North end of the park and didn’t get to Wookie Way, NXNW, or the Crotons. Any reports of downed trees blocking the trail on those?
Also, there’s still lots of flagging tape up from the Pace Bend Race and Dirt Remedy. This stuff needs to GO! Anyone …
Construction of Hike and Bike Trail from Jesse H. Jones Park to US Highway 59, Precinct 4 RE-BID
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 07/27/15 2:00 PM
Owner Solic Number: 15/0106, 15/0146   Status: bidding      Report: 6311965
Country : United States       State: TX      County: Harris      Location: Houston
Scope: Construction of hike and bike trail.
Plans: From Owner.
Update Notes: Amendment 1 issued, see linked file.Attached file. Amendment 2 issued, see linked file. Re bid, bid date changed from 06/08/15 to 07/27/15, new bid no added, limited info, contact Owner for further details.
Owner Type: Public …
Ride Interview – Peach Pedal 2015 – Weatherford, Texas (July 11th)
www.wheelbrothers.com
Whether or not you’re already considering heading out to Parker County Peach festival the weekend of July 11th, consider contributing by way of joining the Peach Pedal 2015. It aids in supporting the community and also offers scholarships for Weatherford College students. WC’s Vice President Brent Baker gives us the juicy details below.
Why join your ride?
For the great views, friendly people, and the Parker County Peach Festival!
How long has your ride been around?
27 years
What was the motivation behind starting the ride and who benefits from it?
I wasn’t part of the group that started the ride, but it was started as a compliment to the Parker County Peach Festival. This is my 12th (and final) year to direct the ride. We have a …
Leon Creek Greenway Construction Closures
by HammerTime      www.bikemojo.com
The Leon Creek Greenway where it crosses underneath Hausman Road will be closed from 6:00am to 7:00pm on Friday, July 10 for bridge construction activities associated with the Hausman Road project (managed by the City’s TCI Department). There will also be intermittent closures from Saturday, July 11th through Tuesday, July 14th (6:00am to 7:00pm), while crews work on setting bridge panels into place. During this time, construction crews will …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Panhandle220 – Texola, TX Panhandle220 at Texola, TXhttp://t.co/jYCZ0yeb7b http://t.co/9qxSUv6C6D T… http://t.co/cie1XjToDP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Less than 2 weeks away until the 7th annual 90 for dad that I started for this man. pic.twitter.com/rb3l2umvRw
— Dail Neely (@90forDad) July 7, 2015
Great Ride with Friends! Wind was brutal today! Made new friends too, I got the opportunity to help some pe… http://t.co/oKQxIkYxJT
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) July 7, 2015
Fixing up the bike trailer with some new wood for the fork mounts #workshop pic.twitter.com/HDQVwFpwe0
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) July 7, 2015
Learn about transportation in the region and help set future priorities. The Regional Transportation Council and… http://t.co/dtNJ4umAzr
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) July 6, 2015
Why should I have to choose between cycling or golfing? Why not do both! Perfect weather today! pic.twitter.com/i7zDk1cvaV
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) July 6, 2015
The smiles keep on coming and the fun is never ending here at Streamline. Thank you jwmarriottatx and… https://t.co/BfCuB9rIWf
— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) July 6, 2015
2015 Tour de Fort Worth Kickoff was a #Blast #LETSRIDE this Wednesday @ClearforkPark Rolling at 6:30pm @lukeslocker https://t.co/xzHwBxrrVm
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) July 6, 2015
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New @HoustonPWE Design Manual is live w/ substantial #CompleteStreets edits. http://t.co/FEzdDnXIkg @AnniseParker pic.twitter.com/FV0GU5tsiH
— Houston Tomorrow (@HoustonTomorrow) July 2, 2015
Ladies…mark your calendars for our next Womens' Specific #FitClinic on July 23rd! RSVP here: http://t.co/gpBLbddLLM pic.twitter.com/ZEfKqDc5gT
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) July 6, 2015
2015 Trail Steward Summit
The summit will be held Saturday August 8th in Flower Mound at Guy Strait's house…. http://t.co/saC4APRwr9
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) July 6, 2015
After a weekend of fireworks, freedom, stars, & stripes our #AustinBcycle ops crew is up and running. #bikeshare pic.twitter.com/V7Hkpyfqvt
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) July 6, 2015
Join us this Saturday for July's #WomensRideDay! http://t.co/yjHCLMI9OJ pic.twitter.com/kH6vJX6mPJ
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 6, 2015
Have you checked out the @bkindtocyclists & @TxDOT video #DriveKindRideKind yet? Emotional & Educational! http://t.co/0mi6Vx9hJJ
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) July 6, 2015
Did you miss yesterday's Tour de Fort Worth ride? Well, you should join the next one: http://t.co/rR827rILdu http://t.co/z9KQpRLGkM
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) July 6, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: KIDS’ MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Austin, TX, Jul 08, 2015 08:30AM – 9901 Farm to Market Rd 1826, 9901 Farm to Market Road 1826, A
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 6, 2015
2 Day Alert: Memorial Park Criterium, Jul 08, 2015 05:00PM – Memorial Park Picnic Loop @ Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, Houston, TX, US
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 6, 2015
2 Day Alert: Memorial Park Criterium, Jul 08, 2015 05:00PM – Memorial Park Picnic Loop @ Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, Houston, TX, US
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 6, 2015
2 Day Alert: Easy breezy exploratory ride – UTD area – Richardson, TX, Jul 08, 2015 06:15PM – Mi Cocina – 1370 W Campbell Rd – Richardso
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 6, 2015