Texas Biking News December 14th 2019
Cross Houston Hand Ups
Drop Bars, Texas | anchor.fm
I made it out to Cross Houston at Alkek Velodrome to observe the art of the hand up. A race recap of the women’s masters is also provided by Terese Joubran.
Bicycle Master Plan approved by City Council
georgetown.org
The Georgetown Bicycle Master Plan was approved Dec. 10 by City Council on second reading. The plan, which is a blueprint for future transportation projects and educational efforts for a safe and well-connected bicycle network, was adopted by ordinance as an amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Adding to the existing 35.6 miles of off-street paths or bike lanes in Georgetown, the plan proposes an additional 64.2 miles of off-street paths, bike lanes on streets, and sharrows, which are pavement markings indicating shared use by vehicles and bicycles.
Many of the projects proposed in the plan …
Georgetown City Council approves plan to make streets safer for bicyclists
Sammy Turner | www.kvue.com
The council dedicated the plan to Tommy Ketterhagen, who was an avid Georgetown cyclist who passed away while cycling in 2017.
GEORGETOWN, Texas — On Tuesday, the Georgetown City Council approved the Georgetown Bicycle Master Plan in efforts to make the city a safer place for bicyclists.
The plan aims to add 64.2 miles of off-street paths, bike lanes on streets and pavement markings to the already existing 35.6 miles of paths and lanes in Georgetown. …
Hewitt: Boy on bike struck by car
By Drake Lawson | www.kwtx.com
HEWITT, Texas (KWTX) A boy escaped serious injury Friday afternoon when a car hit him as he rode his bicycle on Hewitt Drive.
The boy was headed north on Hewitt Drive when the driver of the car pulled out of a restaurant parking lot near the intersection of Hewitt Drive and Panther Way.
The boy fell, but had only minor scrapes on his knees.
Paramedics checked him out at the scene.
The driver was cited for failure to yield.
CISD donates to Bikes from Santa
www.corsicanadailysun.com
Corsicana Independent School District Parent Teacher Officers presented checks to the Bikes from Santa project led by Brian Butler Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Fun with friends!
Mayra Mojica | www.strava.com
basically the phiddy…on the mtb
Monica Merced | www.strava.com
3 Counties with your Cyclones
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com
Saturday Kingwood to Cut and Shoot and Back
J. Ramsey | www.strava.com
Chilly start, meet up Ryan and Andrew. Fun Ride. Front Flat @ mile 61 brand spanking new conti 4000 / sliced by rock or who knows / tire boot to get home.
Shama Ride w/Bobby Julich
Philip Shama | www.strava.com
Gravel Ride
Casey Gudgell | www.strava.com
