Texas Bicycle News November 11th
Downtown Houston organizations roll out plans for Main Street improvements
by Olivia Pulsinelli      www.bizjournals.com/houston
The Downtown District and Downtown Redevelopment Authority on Nov. 10 released plans for improving Main Street in an effort to enhance and revitalize key hubs of activity.
The $12.1 million project is funded by the Downtown Redevelopment District (TIRZ No. 3) and is expected to be complete by mid-July 2016.
… Several significant improvements will be made to Main Street Square, the pedestrian plaza located between Walker and Dallas, including a new B-cycle station and …
Austin retailer Division 1 closes; inventory set for auction
by BRAIN Staff      www.bicycleretailer.com
Austin retailer Division 1 Bicycles has closed after three years in business, and its remaining inventory will be auctioned off Nov. 21 through Austin Auction Gallery.
Division 1 was opened by father and son John Dalton Jr. and John Dalton III in 2012 in East Austin, an up-and-coming area of the Texas capital. The sleekly designed shop included a complimentary café with …
Veterans ride to raise awareness Wednesday
By Fares Sabawi      www.caller.com
Gretchen Arnold does not remember how she heard about “Ride Texas,” an annual event when veterans make a 600-mile journey from Wichita Falls to Corpus Christi, but she was disappointed in the small turnout she saw two years ago when she first watched veterans cross the finish line.
“The group was so scant in Corpus Christi,” Arnold said. “It was simply because nobody …
Week Nine 2015 Preview – Georgetown CX Festival
by joeyTWOwheels      texascx.com
Gears and Beers looked pretty great. I mean, it’s always super cool when you can ride straight through a building, around old cars and get in some sweet pump track action. Did you see those micro-brew handups? Good on the NTXCX. #HandupsAreNotACrime …
Texas Bicycling Tweets
RPR trails will be OPEN Fri, Nov. 13 for pre-riding the Lonestar Granite Enduro. CLOSED all day Sat. 14th & until 1 pm Sun. 15th
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) November 12, 2015
She's complete. #jamis #shimano #campagnolo @ EGHtown Productions https://t.co/V0Hl7emJr4
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) November 12, 2015
FREE Skills Clinic for all GHORBA members this Saturday!https://t.co/quKFvXDkmq https://t.co/hUIj6mC3AW
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) November 12, 2015
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— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) November 11, 2015
@BikeHutto member Dave Gibbons is a #veteran. Have you thanked a veteran today? #ShareTheRoadHutto pic.twitter.com/Tor4HYe7nc
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) November 11, 2015
I wore my I love America jersey and socks to honor all of the Veterans that served and sacrificed for our country. pic.twitter.com/MAuieTAFdZ
— Benny Vargas (@BigPapi241) November 11, 2015
Rider of the Wk is Ben! Ben did a 1/2 Ironman this wknd & was a rock star at all T4K events too! Learn more abt Ben: https://t.co/Zxg8l3UNc4
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) November 11, 2015
THANK YOU Veterans TODAY & EVERYDAY – We Honor All Who Have Served in the United States Armed Forces!… https://t.co/UbtBVP4wFI
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) November 11, 2015
@MFAH #martonebike #museums2015 #museumshop #art #Houston @MARTONECYCLING #Bicycle https://t.co/K7A3QNXph9 pic.twitter.com/heE0aEu4Em
— BethieLife (@BethieLife) November 11, 2015
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UT BIKE AUCTION NOV 12 2015 Viewing starts at 5pm For more info https://t.co/mQp1JoE0D9 pic.twitter.com/8JbXi7lbAu
— Bike UT (@bikeut) November 11, 2015
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Mission to Mission Charity Bike – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/pPUagYezuFhttps://t.co/AkLI6uxOcU
Fam… https://t.co/ob3pHhC0Rb
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 11, 2015
New Event Bicycles, Essentials and Accessories – Cedar Hill, TX https://t.co/1OySNWE3Jwhttps://t.co/qiTsn7HD3Z
… https://t.co/9TE2t0r9Xi— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 11, 2015
New Event Bicycling Do's and Don'ts – Cedar Hill, TX https://t.co/es79DGQYTChttps://t.co/qiTsn7HD3Z
Being info… https://t.co/05829iXT4z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 11, 2015
New Event Raven's Revenge Bike Ride – Huntsville, TX https://t.co/luOkZh7YRD
Your ride options include a short 2… https://t.co/s9TgCE8PJD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 11, 2015
New Event Tour de Castroville – Castroville, TX https://t.co/dUyLuYek5khttps://t.co/T3VM0txUqJ
5th Annual Tour… https://t.co/83gUR7bXuE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 11, 2015
New Event Tour de Braz Bike Ride – Alvin, TX https://t.co/WUyw8myiq2https://t.co/irQmmyk5qw
BP MS 150 RECOMMEN… https://t.co/9y0SHqCnWn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 11, 2015
New Event Houston Cyclocross Challenge (Texas Age-Based State Championships) – Houston, TX Houston Cyclocross Chal… https://t.co/lfcZWmPOwh
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 12, 2015
New Event Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills – Houston, TX https://t.co/nIqEZJDnjz
This w… https://t.co/fv5p7ZODMY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 12, 2015
New Event Let's take a lap….or two….around the lake. – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and… https://t.co/9yNltn6PwJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 12, 2015