Texas Bicycling In Action – November 3, 2023

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City staff updating Dallas Bike Plan, asking for 536 miles of bike lanes

By Cecilia Lenzen | communityimpact.com

City officials are in the process of updating the Dallas Bike Plan, a master plan meant to shape how city staff design and implement a citywide cycling network of trails, bike lanes and other infrastructure.

What happened

Dallas Transportation Director Gus Khankarli briefed City Council members on an update to the plan’s progress during their Nov. 1 meeting. Originally created in 1985 and updated in 2011, the Dallas Bike Plan needs a refreshed update to account for zoning and land use changes in the last 12 years, Khankarli said.

City planners have four main objectives in updating the plan, according to City Council documents: …

Nonprofit CEO needed to oversee Austin’s iconic hike and bike trail

By Mike Christen | www.bizjournals.com/austin

Heidi Anderson to step down soon

Heidi Anderson is stepping down after seven years of leading The Trail Conservancy, which oversees Austin’s iconic 10-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake called the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. The nonprofit’s board is now looking for a replacement.

Opinion: City projects will help shape Midland’s future

Lori Blong and Jack Ladd Jr., Midland City Council | www.mrt.com

Wildcatter Trail and the Centennial Entertainment District will offer a future with a thriving downtown and more opportunities for our residents

The City of Midland has two exciting new successful initiatives. We want to make sure you know about the transformative progress of the Wildcatter Trail and the Centennial Entertainment Overlay District. Even more exciting: we have successfully obtained funding mechanisms for both of these projects. …

… Wildcatter Trail

In 2018, the City of Midland started work on a path to create the Wildcatter Trail, a project designed to bring our community closer together through a master plan promoting outdoor recreation and active lifestyles. The trail for cyclists, runners, families and all outdoor enthusiasts will extend from the Scharbauer Sports Complex, over to the UTPB Midland Campus at the Wagner Noel, and ultimately all the way to the airport and the UTPB Odessa Campus. …

Revitalizing Midland’s Cycling Community: Energy City Bikes Makes a Grand Entrance

By Alan Caldwell | www.energyportal.eu

Midland, Texas – Stepping into the cycling scene with a soft grand opening, Energy City Bikes is ready to become the thriving hub for the cycling community. With a vision to bring Midland back to its biking glory, Energy City Bikes aims to supply enthusiasts with top-notch equipment and revitalizing rides.

Midland has long yearned for a dedicated bike shop, and Energy City Bikes is eager to fill that void. Owner Cliff Coleman understands the importance of promoting an active lifestyle and is committed to the community’s well-being. “Our goal is to enhance the community’s enjoyment and improve their health. We strongly believe that Midland needs a cycling shop, and that’s exactly what we’re here to provide,” Coleman affirms.

The growing popularity of bike …

Back From The Chill, Strong Pedaling Atascocita – Walden – Huffman

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After 4 days of Zwifting I moved to outdoors for today’s bike ride. The temperature was in the mid-40’s when I got up and the forecast said mid-70’s in the afternoon. I waited to start the ride until 11:53 AM for the temperature to get to 68 to avoid wearing leg warmers. There was plenty of sun, the wind was light at 6 mph from the east. I donned shorts, a long sleeve thermal jersey, and a short sleeve jersey. The initial 3 miles was chilly but as my body warmed up and I rode in the sun it didn’t feel as chilly. By the end of the ride at 2:29 PM I was comfortable. Normally on Friday bike rides I go north but today I went south and east on the Atascocita – Walden – Huffman route riding my Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike. I thought my legs might be tired from Zwifting but they powered me along the route getting my overall average speed up to 14.5 mph. That felt good. Today was the 18th time biking the route in 2023. There will be more before the year ends. I rode 36.01 miles and my goal for November is 360 road miles, 10% of the way there. The Bolt V2 computer had the new start screen for the first time. A little learning time and I like it. Less button pushing to check sensors before the ride. I include my favorite graph, cadence breakdown.

11-3-2023 Strava Ride Cadence Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
11-3-2023 Strava Ride Cadence Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
Canyon Endurace CF 7 before the ride
Canyon Endurace CF 7 before the ride
Riding east over Lake Houston on FM1960
Riding east over Lake Houston on FM1960
11-3-2023 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
11-3-2023 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Walden-Huffman

Texas Bicycling News – November 2, 2023

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Dallas’ new bike plan may not need to touch all city districts, council members say

By Everton Bailey Jr. | www.dallasnews.com

Some elected leaders say they don’t believe all residents want or would benefit from more bike lanes all over Dallas

Dallas officials want to make it easier to bike in the city, but several council members are skeptical the changes are needed citywide.

At least four City Council members said Wednesday during a presentation by city transportation officials on Dallas’ bike plan, that they didn’t see the point of adding more bike lanes to every part of the city in the hopes it’ll increase ridership. A small network of dedicated and connected bike lanes, trails, and other paths may be the best option to address making cycling a more viable option for residents, they said.

“I think we’re missing the mark here if we feel that we have to find a project in every single district,” said council member Adam Bazaldua, who represents the South Dallas area. “But if…the end result doesn’t …

Dallas finalizing its first updated bike plan in more than a decade

By Pablo Arauz Peña | www.keranews.org

In a city built for cars, Dallas faces growing pains when it comes to making neighborhoods bike-friendly.

City planners are working on updating the city’s bike plan for the first time in more than a decade. It comes as demand grows for an improved bike network across the city.

Dallas Director of Transportation Gus Khankarli gave a status update to city council members Wednesday.

“The infrastructure was built for vehicles, and was built for all these things,” he said. “So now we’re having to retrofit.”

A city survey found that 87% of respondents support …

Road Cycling in Houston, Texas

Dr. Justin Imel, Sr. | www.youtube.com

Upcoming Events

Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org

Rusty Romp Thu, November 09, 2023 9:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126 https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-5470264

Holland Lake Sat, November 11, 2023 9:00 AM Holland Lake, 1300 Holland Lake Dr., Weatherford, TX https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-5470171

Pearland Bicycles opens up new shop

By Asia Armour | communityimpact.com

Pearland Bicycles opened a new shop on Cullen Road at the beginning of October, owners said.

The bike shop serves the needs of cyclists and aims to introduce new riders to the joy of bicycling, per its website. The store offers a full service center with mechanics who can service several makes and models of bikes. Customers can receive a free estimate on repairs.

Additionally, Pearland Bicycles sells a selection of rides—including electric, commuter, mountain and fitness bikes; as well as equipment, accessories and parts.

Opened early October
2819 Cullen Parkway, Ste. 112, Pearland

Video: Man killed in hit-and-run on North Side, police say

Rebecca Salinas | www.ksat.com

A man was hit on Wednesday night on the Loop 1604 access road near Blanco Road

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run that took place on the North Side on Wednesday night.

Police said a man was riding a bicycle around 8:40 p.m. on the westbound lanes of the Loop 1604 access road near Blanco Road.

An unknown vehicle hit the man and fled the scene before police arrived.

The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead.

Bridgeland Harris County, Texas

Marjoe Q. Borromeo | strava.com

Zwift Watopia Going Coastal Extended

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I was concerned about riding Zwift today. During the night my ISP did a maintenance update and my internet service wasn’t working correctly. I called support and described my problem. The rep said there were problem areas and checked with the network engineers. He said he would call back with more information. About 15 minutes later he called back and asked if the problem was solved. About 5 minutes before he called the internet was back with no problems. Relived I planned today’s Zwift ride.

Checking stage 5 of the Tour of Watopia there was one route left that I had not rode, Going Coastal. The length was 10.2 miles with 208 feet of climbing. I liked the small amount of climbing but I wanted to ride at least 21 miles for a total of 100 miles for the week. I decided to ride Going Coastal and reverse the ride after finishing the route. I wondered how much climbing there would be on the reverse. I didn’t think it would be as much as my previous rides this week. When I reached the turn around point I pressed the reverse arrow on the companion app but nothing happened. Using the mouse I click the program screen on my monitor and that reverse arrow worked quickly. On the way back I think I made a wrong turn at Epic KOM choosing Fuego Flats instead. I think the Epic KOM would have returned me to where I started. No problem though because I was able to set a Zwift PR for the last 90 days on Fuego Flats beating my previous time by about 2 minutes.

11-2-2023 Strava Ride Summary Watopia Going Coastal Extended
11-2-2023 Strava Ride Summary Watopia Going Coastal Extended
11-2-2023 Strava Ride Map Segments Watopia Going Coastal Extended
11-2-2023 Strava Ride Map Segments Watopia Going Coastal Extended