Texas Bicycling News August 22nd 2016

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Biking to school

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Doug Ballew talks about keeping your kids safe on the roads when they’re biking in this week’s Safe Kids Austin segment.

Sunday morning ride

Sunday, Aug 28, 2016, 8:00 AM

No location yet.

3 HHRC members Went

Join us for a beautiful ride with brunch afterward. Meet at 19th and Nicholson. We will ride down the Heights and White Oak Bayou trails through downtown to Buffalo Bayou. Then brunch for those interested afterward.

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Upper Valley Tour Groups B & C

Sunday, Aug 28, 2016, 7:45 AM

Across from Rio Plaza
Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft) El Paso, TX

9 Cyclists Went

• Distance: Usually 27-30 miles• Roll Out: 8:00 am• Pace: (Group B 14-17 mph) (Group C 12-14 mph) Note: Group C rides should have a minimum of 2 riders for safety• Details: No Drop Ride. Depending on weather and winds, one of 4 routes will be selected by the Ride Leader. Basically N, S, E or W of departure point. Most routes are flat with few, i…

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Mountain Bike Riding @ Hershey Park Houston, TX

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Mountain Bike Park, Odessa TX – Full Red and Blue Loop

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NorthShore trail: Grapevine TX

Richard Drew

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Short clip of some super cool little features that Stacy and his crew built. These little jumps and berms add so much to this already amazing trail. Thanks for all the work guys!

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Texas Bicycling News August 21st 2016

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1 dead after crash between bicycle, car in north Abilene

By: Andrew McMillan

www.ktxs.com

ABILENE, Texas – Abilene police are investigating a crash between a vehicle and a bicycle that left one person dead late Saturday in north Abilene.
Emergency scanner traffic indicated that someone was in the street following the accident around 10 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Judge Ely Boulevard. …

RL 1301: Pedestrians, bike riders subject to traffic laws

By Amy Cunningham

www.dailytoreador.com


While vehicles regularly are involved in collisions, car and truck drivers are not alone when it comes to following traffic safety laws.
Several policies and recommendations are in place for pedestrians and bicyclists as well, according to the Texas Tech Transportation & Parking Services website.
Stacy Stockard, marketing coordinator …

Art Bikes To Be Displayed At Hotter N Hell

By Anna Marie Ahrberg

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n just a few days, people from all over the country will be flooding into Wichita Falls for the 35th annual Hotter N Hell Hundred.
This year there will be a new, colorful aspect of the event that the whole community can be a part of.
For decades, Hotter N Hell has brought in thousands of people from all over the country, and this year the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture wanted to create a project that would show visitors the …

Gritty Teeth Racing Texas Gravel Championship

James Webster

I was hampered by no lighting at the start
I rode the 25 mile route and was passed by riders doing the 100 mile route . The heat 116 at one point along wearing a full camelbak. anyway they thought i was dying .

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1314803728
almost 7 hours to do 25 miles . . It had rained in the last 3 miles that dropped the temp so i could ride . . I rode a 100 K with a blood clot in my lung and this was as bad as that.

Ride the Rollers Out & Come Back on Hwy 28

Saturday, Aug 27, 2016, 7:15 AM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

4 Cyclists Went

• Distance: 35 miles• Roll Out: 7:30 am• Pace: 14-17 mph• Details: Meet at 7:15 am at River Run. Rollers out to O’Hara Rd and come back on Hwy 28.• Ride Leader: Bob Wiggs[masked]- 3184

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Go for an easy beginner ride

Saturday, Aug 27, 2016, 7:30 AM

Performance Bicycle
7549 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX

5 Cycling Enthusiasts Went

You’re invited to join our Saturday morning, beginners group ride starting from and ending at our W. Houston, Performance Bicycle store. The ride is for beginners and those getting back on the saddle. The average pace will be between 10 and 14 miles per hour and the ride will last approximately one hour. We’ll explore some of the local bike paths a…

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Texas Bicycling News August 20th 2016

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Master plan for bikes, pedestrians almost complete

By RICK KELLEY

www.valleymorningstar.com


HARLINGEN — A bicycle-pedestrian transit plan with a horizon 20 years into the future is nearly complete.
The final plan will be presented for approval to the Harlingen-San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization board on Sept. 14.
The master plan put together for $79,000 lists dozens of projects, from bicycle paths, lanes and shared trails to …

Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (Draft)

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Hand Avenue sidepath (0.3 miles) — $70,000-300,000
SH 107 sidewalk (0.7 miles, one side — $230,000
SH 107 crosswalks (two, U.S. 77-Hand Avenue — $200,000-235,000 each
SH 107 bike lanes (0.7 miles, both sides — $40,000-570,000
Tamm Street sidewalk (0.1 miles) — $55,000 …

Best DFW Mountain Biking Spots

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Even in the urban sprawl, Dallas and Fort Worth share plenty of mountain biking trails for the most avid cyclists. Blue beginner level trails are just as abundant as red, rowdy, professional mountain biking paths to excitement. Grab your bike and your helmet and head out to adventure on DFW trails! …

Cypress Social Bike Ride

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27 August 18:30
Sherlocks Baker’s St. Pub – Cypress, Tx
MEET UP: 6:30pm @ Sherlock’s Baker St on the patio
(red/blue building says Baker Street Pub & Grill)
BRING: front and back lights are required, any kind of lights will do
OPTIONAL: helmets, bike locks, drinks, and favorite tunes, remember everyone is responsible for their own safety!
PACE: no drop 12-15 MPH(perfect for beginners)
ROLL OUT: at 7 ish, we usually wait for almost everyone.
ROUTE: 15-20 miles, we will be making 1 or 2 stops to hydrate. …

RFP – Bicycling Opinion Survey

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Bid Date & Time: 09/16/16 5:00 PM
Status: bidding
Report: 7237137
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Arlington
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged)
Scope: Conduct a regional bicycle opinion survey. The survey will gather statistically sound randomsampling to capture the views of the
public-at-large about bicycle use across the 12-county region. The survey will be conducted in English and Spanish, and will measure
bicycling behaviors and trip characteristics such as level of comfort of bicycling, interest in bicycling, frequency ofbicycling, and types of bicycle facilities where such trips occur for balanced mix of bicyclists bygender, age, ethnicity, and income.
Notes: The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation must meet the 31.92 percentage goalidentified for this type of procurement. All questions regarding the services required shall be directed in writing by email toTransRFPs@nctcog.org by the close of business on Friday, August 26, 2016. …

Do you live in NW Houston and like to ride? Look into the Northwest Cycle Club. Every Saturday morning 200 to 300 riders set out on a number of routes at various speeds. It’s awesome.

by ThatGuyinHouston

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The rides start and end at Zube Park, off 290 out past the Grand Parkway. It’s a bit far out, but the payoff is that the roads are mostly empty on Saturday mornings and there are very few traffic lights. You just ride and ride and ride. Lots of cows and bulls (on the other side of barbed wire fences) and empty fields. Very pleasant.
Every speed group from …

Ride of the Barrio – Fun social bicycle ride!

Friday, Sep 9, 2016, 7:00 PM

Southwest Schwinn
6607 S Braeswood Blvd Houston, TX

6 Members Went

Ride of the Barrio.We are a ride at your own pace, fun social bicycle ride.We are just a group of people riding for fun.Meet Times: 2nd Friday of every month. At 6607 Braeswood Houston Texas 77096Start time is around 7:00 pm The ride is 15 to 20 miles long with a stop along the way.We ride rain, shine, hot or cold. Helmets, clothes, ext. are a…

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Critical Mass Houston

Friday, Aug 26, 2016, 6:30 PM

Market Square Park
301 Milam Street Houston, TX

12 cyclists Went

The Houston Critical Mass is a bicycling event held on the last Friday of every month. We meet up at Market Square Park in downtown Houston around 6:30pm.Go to the Critical Mass Houston website to get all the ride info.  This is a must before you ride.  Lots of good info about the ride.http://www.criticalmasshouston.com/also:Critical Mass Houst…

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2016 Texas Grand Prix of Cyclocross Series Pass Austin, TX, Sat Oct 8 – Sun Nov 20, 2016

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Presented by Texas Grand Prix of Cyclocross Promoters

Important:
Texas Grand Prix of Cyclocross Series Pass will not be available after the first race of the series occurs.
Texas Grand Prix of Cyclocross Series individual race entries are not transferable.
An “Texas Grand Prix of Cyclocross Series Pass” will automatically enter the purchaser into ALL 3 weekend / 6 races associated with our Texas Grand Prix of Cyclocross race series. Regular registration fees for each race will be $35 for adult and all junior races are free. The “Texas Grand Prix of Cyclocross Series Pass” will save you $30 with the associated race by purchasing a series pass (this excludes juniors as they are free)!
If you are interested in purchasing two passes (2nd category) you should be able to do this within the registration system at a discounted rate.
Events schedule for 2016 is listed below. …

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Second FM1960 Ghost Bike and Avoided Rain Bike Ride

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I was dripping with sweat when I stopped at the Huffman Chevron for a break on the “Stroker Road – Huffman” route. The sky was threatening to the southeast with some thunder and occasional lightning. I wondered if it was a good idea to stop but my legs said I better. I had been pedaling fast since I turned onto Stroker Road at the southern most point of the route and saw the dark clouds to the south. Riding west on Stroker kept me parallel to the front of the clouds and once I got to FM1960 then I rode north to Huffman. Glancing at my Elemnt computer I saw 18 to 19 mph which I hoped would keep me in front of the approaching rain until I got to Huffman and the shelter at the Chevron station pump canopy. It was 1:53 when I pulled under the canopy 30.3 miles into what ended up being a 42.69 mile ride.

Earlier while I was riding east on Old Atascocita Road I passed two other bikers and then east of FM2100 I passed another. They were going away from the changing weather while I was getting closer though at that point I didn’t realize it yet. I did ride on some damp pavement on Pinehurst Trail and felt a few rain drops but my sweating made me wetter than that.

Resting under the canopy at the Chevron station I used a bunch of paper towels to soak up the sweat on my arms and legs but the high humidity didn’t help any. I bought a large blue PowerAde and sat down to eat and rest for the final leg. As I sat there the thunder and dark clouds approached from the south but were east of Huffman. A few lightning strikes emphasized the strength of what I was missing.  The wind picked up and the temperature dropped a few degrees making my wet jersey a little chilly. After finishing the drink and snacks I refilled my water bottle and got ready to leave. Looking to the west the sky was not as dark and I hoped that meant no rain. I left the station at 2:26 and as soon as I picked up speed I could really feel the coolness from the wind moving through my wet jersey. When I started the ride (11:48) it was 84 degrees and when I finished (3:18) it was down to 80 degrees but I think the humidity increased.

AS I was riding west on FM1960 I stopped at the red light at E. Lake Houston Road. After it changed I started up but as I rode across the intersection out of the corner of my eye I saw a BMX size bike painted white leaning against a pole. I rode into the Exxon station and circled back to see more. I took these pictures of the second Ghost Bike on FM1960. This one is on the east side of Lake Houston and the other one is on the west side. Not good.

I remember the news report of the accident but I don’t think the person was identified. As you can see there is no name.

From there the ride went quickly as I rode home. I built my overall average speed up to 15.2 mph and held it there until I crossed Kingwood Drive and the slow part of the ride with stops and starts. I made it without getting rained on but that didn’t mean I was dry. Sweat and humidity are brothers. Some streets were damp from rain that fell before my arrival.

August miles inched up to 493 with today’s ride. I hope to ride tomorrow if the rain will hold off. Now I need to catch up on the Vuelta a Espana stage 1 team time trial.

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