Texas Bicycling News Digest May 5th 2018
Children get safety tips during Kids Bike Rodeo in The Woodlands
By Patricia Dillon | www.chron.com
Sanny Rivera, with Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, ensures that Luke Gryder’s helmet is the right size and fits securely during helmet fittings at the Kids Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 5.
Wheels weaved in and out of miniature traffic cones as a dozen children rode their bicycles through the obstacle course set up at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands on Saturday for the Kids Bike Rodeo. …
TXDOT Texas State Map with Traffic Counts *
www.crazyguyonabike.com
This is a link to the TX Department of Transportation online Planning Map for the state of Texas.
The map features data “layers,” one of which is Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) count, which shows the average number of vehicles per day on a given road.
This can be a quick way to identify low/high traffic route options. …
Bicycle World Block Party
wacoheartoftexas.com
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Free
Come see our new home at 112 Mary Avenue! We will be throwing one heck of a party including giveaways, vendors, demos, games, food trucks, beverages and live entertainment all day long. You will have the opportunity to shop the best bike brands in the world and talk to our amazing staff members in our new state of the art shop.
Live music by Los Roachez and Superband ATX.
Dick’s Sporting Goods – Bicycle Technician in Brownsville, Texas
workintexas.jobs
Bicycle Technician
Create a world-class customer experience by providing passionate customer service and selling through customer engagement, specifically (but not limited to) our Bike Department
Uphold company standards for merchandise presentation of the best apparel and equipment brands in sporting goods
Demonstrate ability to genuinely interact with customers to show passion, knowledge, dedication, and commitment in their sport or activity
Promote company programs including warranty sales, Scorecard (loyalty program), private-label credit cards, and other seasonal promotions
Achieve sales goals through selling bikes and related merchandise
Bike building, repair and service
As business needs arise, other tasks may become necessary
Success Profile:
Flexible availability – including nights, weekend, and holidays
Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast paced environment
Passion for Bikes …
Riding Along The Rio Grande
By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Pharr To San Benito: WS Host Richard Cavin
Saturday May 5, 2018, 36 miles (58 km) – Total so far: 619 miles (996 km)
Riding was a pleasure today with almost no wind for the first 30 miles. First thing when we arrived at Richard ‘s house was to ask about the fund raising ride over the Padre Island bridge scheduled for tomorrow. Turns out Richard was planning on participating and drove us right over to register in Brownsville. …Super cool the way this is all falling into place. …
It’s lit: Project brings long-awaited improvements to Shoal Creek Trail
by Caleb Pritchard | www.austinmonitor.com
It took nearly 37 years, but the Shoal Creek Trail Gap Project is finally complete.
On Tuesday, the Public Works Department lifted the barricades on the short section of the trail that traces the creek on its bend from West Fifth Street to West Avenue.
It allows hikers and bikers to easily traverse the section for the first time since a deadly flood washed it out on Memorial Day in 1981. …
Door Key Road
Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
San Angelo, Texas
May 5, 2018
Ready to ride on a nice crisp (by West Texas standards) morning are: Carlos, Ron, Rick (hidden), Brian, and David. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Great day to wrap up a 200 mile week. https://t.co/IdHIrFwPdE #strava
— Kirk Teske (@KirkTeske) May 5, 2018
Sunday morning ride leaving from Java Jacks at 9 AM. ^0 miles with lots of options for a shorter ride. https://t.co/8XNIK77laV
— Tom Judson (@bikenacogdoches) May 5, 2018
Shiner G.A.S.P. 50mi ride today. Fun was had by all. #shinergasp pic.twitter.com/K90A9hn4ib
— Jonathan Bowser (@techyjargon) May 5, 2018
Ready to roll… 100 to go! #shinergasp #GASP pic.twitter.com/IsXSy0Sb4n
— Scott Gaskell (@theflyinscott) May 5, 2018
Let's go ride a bike. #shinergasp pic.twitter.com/otpsER0LiT
— Penguin (@Ski_ball) May 5, 2018
Riding toward cerveza!@buda_bike shinergasp #ShinerGasp @ Cedar Creek, Texas https://t.co/gd8T2VHgHN
— Alex Stivers (@AlexStivers) May 5, 2018
Insert Aerosmith song here. https://t.co/OEuPuWAXmK
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) May 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/tamusportclubs/status/992524169584807937
Help design the new trail. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 @ 6pm. 2900 Ruiz, San… https://t.co/OivocD2BVv
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) May 5, 2018
#ShinerGasp 2018!
Let's ride!@buda_bike @ Austin, Texas https://t.co/BIwO9G5Uhz— Alex Stivers (@AlexStivers) May 5, 2018
Since it is #BikeMonth, we are highlighting our top riders here in SA! Meet Rick Shaw, who uses bike share for 3 reasons 1. It's literally a park & ride! 2. Fitness & Adventure 3. He's been here 11 years and believes there is no better way to learn a city! Read more on our FB.
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) May 5, 2018