Texas Cycling News July 7th
Developers of Houston Bike Plan ask for Kingwood residents’ opinions on proposal
By Jennifer Summer      www.yourhoustonnews.com
The city of Houston Planning and Development is seeking Kingwood resident’s input on a new Houston Bike Plan in order to a have a clear vision and goals set in place for the plan.
Cathy Halka, the Houston Bike Plan’s project manager, was on hand at the Kingwood Service Association Parks committee meeting Thursday, July 2, in an effort to share more information and garner interest.
They extended the deadline for the public’s input on the plan to July 20 in hopes of getting as much feedback as they could.
“The city is updating the bike plan for the first time in over 20 years,†Halka said at the meeting. “There was a comprehensive update to the plan approved in 1993 so a lot has changed since then. New trails are being built along bayous, new protected bikeways have been …
Hotter ‘N Hell Bike Safety
www.texomashomepage.com
Preparation for Hotter’N Hell Hundred means biking around town for miles, trips to the doctor. and even trips to your bike’s doctor.
The Wichita Falls Bicycling Club and Wichita County Medical Alliance are holding a special event for bikers of any age to get their gear checked.
Bring your bike and gear to get them inspected by a …
GHORBA Monthly Ride -Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, TX!
GHORBA
Event category: Rides
Saturday, July 25, 2015 – 9:00am
Please join us for our Monthly Ride, this month at Rocky Hill Ranch!
25 miles of sweet single track! Yeah!
Don’t forget, $10 cash per person and bring your camelback! It’s hot out there!
See ya’ll soon!
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Viva McAllen – McAllen, TX http://t.co/nwPbfj0Xb4http://t.co/Ruab4wH7Hb
McAllen Crime Stoppers Pre… http://t.co/HpfDCfMk3E
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
New Event Cove House Classic Bike Tour – Copperas Cove, TX http://t.co/78NnnZrAR3http://t.co/7vzGhT6hjq
Come… http://t.co/cIlzi6EyGu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
New Event Raul Alcala Challenge / Gran Fondo – Brownsville, TX http://t.co/f0HE1FElTUhttp://t.co/1kDTMUB1VX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
New Event Fort Davis Cyclefest – Fort Davis, TX http://t.co/2Gy0hReuw3http://t.co/15h2flB3l8
39th Annual For… http://t.co/2BnvdYUruF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
New Event Lions Biking for Sight – West Montgomery, TX http://t.co/CrAlP9eBzfhttp://t.co/wnTELUnE04
Cycle th… http://t.co/5J5dLPD44q
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
New Event Short Notice Thursday Night Ride – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… http://t.co/gHxybGfsUT— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 8, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
https://twitter.com/AltaHeightsApts/status/618540542666928129
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/618455908813660160
Leisurely day at the races #ornot. Thanks Jana for loaning me you beautiful pink Crux. It's a… https://t.co/pRTpXob4Sz
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) July 8, 2015
Hill repeat week, day one. Very windy and hot! Got back and the wife said I looked like I had my butt… https://t.co/lZmbGvEov0
— George Amen (@jore346) July 7, 2015
What's 90 degrees 80% humidity wo a lil rain… #beautifulstorm #burnwosun #wasniceaminago #change… https://t.co/6dOII1UvzD
— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) July 7, 2015
Developers of Houston Bike Plan ask for Kingwood residents’ opinions on proposal: The city of Houston Planning… http://t.co/7MSdeB1S6D
— Kingwood Observer (@KingwoodNews) July 7, 2015
"A lot of people just aren't brave enough to try [bicycling around Houston]" says Regina Garcia @BikeHouston #HouNews
— Houston Matters (@HoustonMatters) July 7, 2015
https://twitter.com/Texas4000/status/618457690549952512
https://twitter.com/danielcurtin/status/618443960726487040
Join at Mad Duck Crew this Saturday for The Peach Pedal… That means a bike ride AND Peach Ice Cream! #bikelife… http://t.co/SVJZj1X4j6
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 7, 2015
Awesome weather to ride @VisitElPasoTX @rick_moya @kiwi_local @crankbrothers @CrazyCatCyclery
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) July 7, 2015
#TourDeFortWorth Kickoff July 5th with @mayorbetsyprice & @fitworth at #JoeTgarcias letourdefrance… https://t.co/xCZ4OTLP7u
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) July 7, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: KIDS’ MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Austin, TX, Jul 09, 2015 08:30AM – 9901 Farm to Market Rd 1826, 9901 Farm to Market Road 1826, A
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
2 Day Alert: PURE Driveway Series – Austin, TX, Jul 09, 2015 05:00PM – Driveway Austin Motorsports, 8400 Delwau Lane, Austin, TX 78725,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
2 Day Alert: KingRacingGroup Thursday Night Crits – Dallas, TX, Jul 09, 2015 05:30PM – South Dallas/Fair Park, Dallas, TX, USA(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
2 Day Alert: Toutant Time Trial – San Antonio, TX, Jul 09, 2015 06:30PM – 25665 Boerne Stage Rd, San Antonio, TX 78255, USA(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 7, 2015
2 Day Alert: Short Notice Thursday Night Ride – Dallas, TX, Jul 09, 2015 06:30PM – The Lake House – 7510 East Northwest Highway Dallas,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 8, 2015