Texas Bicycling News September 6th 2017

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City Council to consider bringing car-, bike-sharing services to San Marcos

By Marie Albiges | communityimpact.com

… Spin bicycles
The City Council also discussed bringing Spin, a dockless bike-share company, to San Marcos.
The pilot program would bring an initial fleet of 150 Schwinn bicycles to San Marcos over the first two weeks of the pilot and expand to 550 over the first two months. The bicycles would be distributed in key transit areas, commercial zones and high-density residential areas.
Bicycles would have a locking mechanism on the back wheel that is unlocked through the company’s smartphone app, and bikes would be parked on wide sidewalks and at or near …

September Member Profile: Jen Figueroa

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When and why did you decide to become a Bike Austin member?
I became a member this summer after I started thinking about all my Austin cyclist friends who have been hit by cars over the years (while following all traffic rules and literally staying in their own lane), and I decided to channel all my anger and frustration into positive action by volunteering with Bike Austin.
“Here’s a picture of me ‘exercising’ my right to vote!” ~Jen
What benefits or positive outcomes have you enjoyed as a Bike Austin member?
I didn’t actually become a Bike Austin member until …

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Trek Top Fuel 8 Bikes and Accesories

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Bid on Trek Top Fuel 8 Bikes and Accesories in Customs and Border Protection El Paso Sector, USBP Specialty Unit / EPT 3711 Mattox . El Paso, TX
Owner Solic Number: 20100933
Status: bidding Report: 8026533
Country : United States State: TX County: Yuma
Location: Customs and Border Protection El Paso Sector, USBP Specialty Unit / EPT 3711 Mattox . El Paso, TX
Set Aside Types: SBE / SME (Small Biz Ent)
Scope: Trek Top Fuel 8 Bikes and Accesories
Notes: Total Small Business
Plans: From Owner. See linked file. …

Bike supplies and accesories

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Synopsis:
Added: Sep 04, 2017 6:40 pm
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 20100930 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336991 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a …

Bid on Upper Boggy Creek Trail Phase 1 in Austin

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Prebid: 09/13/17 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: Upper Boggy Creek Trail Phase 1
Owner Solic Number: IFB 6100 CLMC677, 10796.003 Status: bidding Report: 8027003
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
Est. Low Value: $2,341,719 Est. High Value: $2,341,719
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged)
Scope: Constructing a bike trail approx 1/2 mile long and installing a steel truss pedestrian bridge, along with bank stabilization. Ancillary improvements consist of a water and wastewater line, landscaping, and pavement striping. Work includes approx. 2,571 CY of embankment; 4,335 SY of subgrade preparation; 1,110 SY of surface milling; 5,260 LF of …

8 AM start: Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Tuesday, Sep 12, 2017, 8:00 AM

Govalle Park
5200 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX

1 Austin Cyclists Went

We’re riding out at 8 AM for summer coolness.A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailhead at Govalle Park to the Abrupt End and return. Round trip is about 20 miles. The trail is paved for the entire distance, with a 1/2 mile hill on the outbound. We’ll regroup at the top of the hill on the ou…

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Long Sleeve Jersey September Cool Front Bike Ride

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When I got up this morning and went into the breakfast area I thought I had been time shifted to the middle of October instead of September 6th. During the night a cool front passed through dropping .19″ of rain and the temperature to 69 degrees. By the time I was ready to leave for the bike ride it had “jumped” up to 72 degrees and I opted to wear a long sleeve jersey. Walking out the door I could feel the coolness and when I pushed the start button on the Elemnt computer at 9:55 AM and began moving I was glad I made the long sleeve jersey choice. For the first 4 or 5 miles of the ride I felt chilly but the sun made its way through the mostly cloudy sky and it started to warm up some. By the time I finished the ride the sun was shining and the temperature was up to 80 degrees when normally this early in September it would be in the lower 90’s.

With all of the Hurricane Harvey cleanup to the south I chose the “Kingwood-Community Drive-Valley Ranch” route to the north. This is a shorter route than usual with only 27.3 miles. My wife has a doctor appointment at 1:30 and doesn’t like to drive the Jeep Wrangler so I needed to be back home in time to take her.

Not long after I started the ride I glanced down at the Elemnt computer and saw the cadence was not showing up. I checked to see if the sensor was transmitting and it did not show up. Time to change the battery, I guess. Somehow though the Strava data includes cadence average and max; not sure where that came from.

Not much happened along the route until I rode through Valley Ranch and had to wait a minute or so for the Montgomery County Precinct 4 work crew to load up a cut down tree. I don’t know if this was a victim of Harvey or it was just time to fall.

No rest stop today with the time constraint. I could’ve used one from fighting the 12 mph NE wind but once I headed back south it was mostly a tailwind.

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A beginner’s guide to Dallas-Fort Worth’s 12 best bike trails

By Julia Bunch | dallas.culturemap.com


Hiking is great and jogging is fine, but sometimes only a bike ride will do. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has plenty from which to pick, spanning everything from easier paved loops to tougher off-road trails. Here are some of our favorites.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve …

Bid on Police Bicycle Parts and Services in El Paso

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Police Bicycle Parts and Services
Owner Solic Number: 2018-026 Status: bidding Report: 8025890
Country : United States State: TX County: El Paso
Location: El Paso
Scope: Police bicycle parts and services.
Notes: Last Day for Offerors to Submit Written Questions – 9/04/2017. The term of this contract shall be for Thirty-six (36) months.
Plans: From Owner. Please note that attached files are for review purposes only. …

2017 Rockstacker Challenge

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The Rockstacker Challenge has been rescheduled to November 4th, 2017
Mountain Bike Skills & Prep ClinicDue to a scheduling conflict with the “6 Hours of the Dinosaur” race in San Angelo, the Rockstacker Challenge has been rescheduled for November 4, 2017.
The Rockstacker race at the Odessa Mountain Bike Park will start at 10 AM. …

Bicycle Crash Follow: Responses from TxDOT and HPD

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A couple weeks ago I happened upon a bicycle crash on Heights Boulevard and I-10 on my way to work. Following the crash and after a review prompted by BikeHouston, HPD retroactively issued a ticket to the driver for failing to yield right of way to the cyclist. In a meeting with Assistant Chief Lori Bender and Captain Campbell at the Traffic Enforcement Division, HPD has promised to increase its enforcement efforts of the 3-foot safe-passing ordinance and …

A Word From Our Director……….. John Long


I am passing along this letter from the League of American Bicyclists about a new report on highway safety. “This report…emphasizes the need for better data, law enforcement training, and roadway improvements rather than placing the responsibility for addressing bicyclist safety to cyclists themselves.” We have begun this work in Houston — see Jessica Wiggins’ report in this newsletter about our ongoing work with HPD and TxDOT — we have taken the first steps in this direction and we have so much further to go.
Here’s the letter: …

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Texas Bicycling News September 4th 2017

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Short-term gas shortage shows need for bicycle cops in small towns

By Lauren Lanmon | kxan.com

WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) – If you’re looking to visit or travel through Wimberley in the near future, you should be on the lookout for more deputies riding bicycles. Along with their current fleet of trucks, the Precinct 3 Hays County Constable is hoping to add certified bicycle cops.
Wimberley is a town of less than 3,000 people and …

Leon Creek — Beginner Speed (Mountain Bike)

Saturday, Sep 16, 2017, 9:15 AM

8 Bikers & Hikers Went

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Friday Night Beginner Ride – Bull Creek Trails

Friday, Sep 8, 2017, 6:00 PM

Location details are available to members only.

7 Mountain Bikers Went

Hey folks,We will start out on a short little track that is very smooth and easy. (a slight step up from Lady Bird Lake paths) If the group is up to the challenge, we can take on some additional trails with minor climbs and some rougher sections.Pace is as slow as the slowest rider.We will be riding some of the paths near the Bull Creek area. I …

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Audio: TPR Lifeline: Earn A Bike Battles Childhood Obesity

By Wendy Rigby | tpr.org


An innovative program to inspire healthy living involves kids and bicycles. Earn A Bike is a San Antonio non-profit that’s tacking the childhood obesity problem in a unique way, providing a fun piece of fitness equipment to people who might never be able to buy a bike on their own. Bioscience-Medicine reporter Wendy Rigby talked to Cristian Sandoval, the founder and executive director of Earn A Bike. …

ARR Trail Crew rock work – Meet at Pool Parking Lot

Wednesday, Sep 6, 2017, 6:00 PM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

3 Mountain Bikers Went

Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.We may also do some rock work (light and heavy) on the creek bed trail and at the Main Creek Crossing.  Rubber boots might be appropriate.  If you are not allergic to poison ivy, we have a special hero job for you!  :)Please sign up here so we know how many to expectWear sturdy boots and bring water (hydration pack o…

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ARR Monthly Club Ride

Saturday, Sep 23, 2017, 9:30 AM

Dana Peak Park
3800 Comanche Gap Rd Harker Heights, TX

26 Mountain Bikers Went

Join us this month as we travel to Dan Peak Park to ride! Wheels down at 9:30. Please arrive early to find parking. $10 CASH per car entry fee- Parking may be limited we suggest carpooling! There will be swimming after! As usual we will be doing lunch after the ride! Please bring something to share and bring your own beverages! We will try to get a…

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2018 Program – Get Started Now!

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The Bicycle Sport Shop’s PayDirt© Program is offered in conjunction with the Texas XC Mountain Bike Championship Series to encourage mountain biker’s involvement in the maintenance and building of trails, a mountain bikers’ greatest asset. The mountain bike racing community has a vested interest in improving our awareness of the trail resources we have and forging strong relationships with …

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