Texas Bicycling News, Experiences, Events – July 12, 2023

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Bike lanes on North Alamo Street approach completion, connection with Avenue B

by Flora Farr | sanantonioreport.org

Bike lanes along Avenue B and North Alamo Street, part of the 2017 municipal bond, are expected to fully open this summer after a few delays and design changes, city officials said.

The $6 million project started nearly two years ago created a two-way bike corridor, known as a cycle track, that runs next to car traffic on Avenue B and connects to North Alamo Street via McCullough Avenue. It involved changing Avenue B from a two-way street to a …

City ordinances take precedence on sidewalk right-of-way issue

By Al Dubé | www.journal-spectator.com

After review and consideration Monday at city council, Alice Heard-Roberts of North Fulton will need to cap and remove the irrigation system that impedes progress of the 2019 Transportation Alternatives Sidewalk Project.

The Public Transportation Division of TxDOT administers federal funding programs, including Federal Highway Administration funds relating to TxDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program and Federal Transit Administration funds for transit in Texas. …

Video: Goats will be eating away poison ivy on the Hike-and-Bike Trail this summer

Author: Melia Masumoto | www.kvue.com

If you’re taking a walk or bike ride along the Hike-and-Bike trail in Austin this summer, chances are you may encounter some special four-legged guests working.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Trail Conservancy is trying out a creative way to get rid of poison ivy on the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, and it involves animals. They’re bringing in 150 goats this summer to eat all the invasive plants along the trail.

“The goats are permanent residents on the trail for the next 3 to 4 weeks,” said Heidi Anderson, CEO of The Trail Conservancy. “It’s going to be adorable.” …

Cleburne Education Foundation to host Cleburne Goatneck Bike Ride July 29

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Cleburne, Texas – The famed Cleburne Goatneck Bike Ride will celebrate its 36th anniversary on July 29, welcoming more than 1,300 riders. The event is hosted by the Cleburne Education Foundation.

The Goatneck, whose name was inspired by the shape of the southern tip of Johnson County, remains one of the largest bike rides in Texas. The 69.5-mile race takes cyclists through rolling hills on country roads and is considered a key training ride for the Hotter ‘n Hell100 in Wichita Falls in August.

The entire ride will follow the …

Memorial park crits Houston, Texas

Matthias Bianchi | strava.com

Was able to break away with 5ish min to go. Dropped even the women’s open group. Felt great just really hot

Morning Ride Houston, Texas

Michelle Yoder | strava.com

A Stigmata, A Revolt in a sweltering windy Sam Houston National Forest

Cés Francisco | strava.com

The tree-lined roads and overcast made it bearable

Fantastic and easy yet hot ride to Big Horn. So good to see some happy faces! Houston, Texas

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Checked The Roman Forest Blvd. Closure

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Last week I read that Roman Forest Blvd. would be closed at the railroad crossing for 2 weeks. On today’s bike ride I wanted to check on the status of the closing. The route do this is New Caney – Roman Forest Blvd – Oakhurst. The last ride on this route was June 12th aboard my new Canyon Endurace CF7 bike. I rode 34.29 miles then. Today I rode my Lynskey Helix bike for 33.61 miles. My week now totals 113.51 miles and the month 380.42 miles towards the 800 mile goal. I’m ahead of the average 25.81 miles per day needed to reach my goal with 31.7 miles per day. I rode away at 8:43 AM and finished at 11:22 AM ahead of the excessive heat warning time.

7-12-2023 SportTracks Recent Rides History New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst
7-12-2023 SportTracks Recent Rides History New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst

The wind pushed me along to Roman Forest Blvd. and I expected some headwind on the return to Kingwood. But the headwind felt much stronger and my legs struggled. I attributed that to tired legs until I finished, looked at the weather, and saw 21 mph wind gusts. Weather for the bike ride: Start 84 degrees, 83% humidity, dew point 77.9, overcast, wind S 7 mph; Finish 90 degrees, 68% humidity, dew point 78.1, mostly cloudy, wind SW 9 mph gusts 21 mph.

7-12-2023 Strava Ride Summary New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst
7-12-2023 Strava Ride Summary New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst
7-12-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst
7-12-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst

Texas Bicycling News, Experiences, Events – July 11, 2023

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Construction of 1.7 mile Culebra Creek Trail extension to begin late next year

by Andrea Drusch | sanantonioreport.org

Bexar County commissioners approved $7.3 million Tuesday for a new West Side trail connection between Culebra Road Trailhead and Grissom Road Trailhead.

Collen Brownlow, an engineer at the San Antonio River Authority, said construction of the 1.7 mile Culebra Creek trail extension is expected to begin in late 2024. It’s projected to be complete by late 2026.

The paved pedestrian and cyclist trail is part of the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System, which now measures more than 100 miles. It’s expected …

City calls for community input on new Bike Network Plan

by Iris Dimmick | sanantonioreport.org

Over the next two years, the City of San Antonio and a consulting firm it hired will be working on updating its master plan for improved bike infrastructure — which is more than a decade out of date.

On Monday, the city launched a community survey to hear from residents about what it’s like for bicyclists in San Antonio, what frustrations they have and possible solutions. …

36-year-old Edinburg bicyclist killed in intoxication manslaughter case identified

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State troopers have released the identity of the bicyclist killed Sunday in what they’re investigating as a case of intoxication manslaughter, as well as images showing damage to the vehicle and its violent impact on the bicycle.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news release Tuesday that 36-year-old Amilcar Gomez of Edinburg “sustained major injuries” and died at the scene of a crash around 11 p.m. Sunday. …

Texas 4000 cyclists meet Whitecourt Cancer Fighters en route to Alaska

Author of the article: Brad Quarin | www.whitecourtstar.com

A group of cyclists taking on the journey from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska to raise funds for cancer research and support services stopped in Whitecourt on Sunday. Article content

The Texas 4000 cyclists were hosted by the Whitecourt Cancer Support Group (the Whitecourt Cancer and Wellness Society, including the Whitecourt Cancer Fighters). …

City gets ready for Tour de Paris

benhutchens | theparisnews.com

It takes a lot of help to prepare for Paris’ biggest biking day.

Saturday marks the beginning of the 39th annual Tour De Paris. Paris’ downtown square will be filled with colorful jerseys, bikes and helmets all whizzing by. Riders can take on distances of 14, 20, 24, 35, 57, 68 and 80 miles. Paul Allen, Paris Chamber President, said he expects more than 1,000 riders to participate.

Allen said one thing most of the riders notice are the volunteers and resources available at the race.

“There are so many people who come from out of town to ride in this, and one of the things they always talk about are the people …

San Benito native cycling across two countries for cancer

By Travis Whitehead | myrgv.com

SAN BENITO — It’s always a journey.

Sometimes, the search for a cure for cancer can seem like an endless one, and if not for the small victories, the development of treatments, and better detection, it might seem a pointless one.

But that cause is not pointless to Angelica Montes, 22, who is bicycling across the United States with her fellow members of Texas 4,000 from The University of Texas at Austin. She knows that every life saved makes the pain of the struggle worthwhile. …

Very aggressive drivers in Cedar Valley/near Austin Zoo?
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Living the dream fightnevetdies Richardson, Texas

Corey Ray | strava.com

Turbo Velo Tuesday night crit! Super cool to catch up a bit with Rusty Fausak and Taylor Fausak

Miles with Margo San Antonio, Texas

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com

Douglas Adams would be proud of the distance of both my rides today! Fun catching an evening ride with Dr. Margo Moreno?. Also great running into Krys Marie SA Lady Riders? and her friend on the greenway!

Sometimes the rabbit is the sweeper LOL San Antonio, Texas

Aaron “AJ” Jackson MTCCSA | strava.com

Tuesday Bexar County, Texas

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After 4 Months Kingwood to Ramsey Road – Huffman Bike Ride

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Before today’s bike ride I checked my ride history in SportTracks to see when I last rode the Kingwood to Ramsey Road – Huffman route. I didn’t expect it to be over 4 months ago on March 7th, 2023. I fixed that today. The bike choice was my Canyon Endurace and the ride started at 8:44 AM. To inspire me I watched some of stage 10 of the Tour de France pausing with around 88 km left. I wanted to finish before the hottest time of the day and did that at 12:01 PM. The March ride was 39.33 miles and today I rode 39.42 miles.

7-11-2023 SportTracks Recent Rides History Kingwood to Ramsey Road - Huffman
7-11-2023 SportTracks Recent Rides History Kingwood to Ramsey Road – Huffman

I wasn’t the only cyclist out today. I saw four others on Fairlake Lane.

When I got to Ramsey Road I took a short break at the bridge and took these photos.

7-11-2023 Canyon Endurace Ramsey Road Bridge-1
7-11-2023 Canyon Endurace Ramsey Road Bridge-1
7-11-2023 Canyon Endurace Ramsey Road Bridge-4
7-11-2023 Canyon Endurace Ramsey Road Bridge-4

My legs were tired from yesterday’s 40 mile ride. The hardest part was riding west over Lake Houston into a headwind. The wind felt cooling but taxed my legs. Weather: Start 84 degrees, 80% humidity, dew point 76.8, mostly cloudy, wind S 8 mph; Finish 91 degrees, 66% humidity, dew point 78.2, mostly cloudy, wind SW 8 mph. Link to my AXS.SRAM.com ride ride report.

7-11-2023 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood to Ramsey Road - Huffman
7-11-2023 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood to Ramsey Road – Huffman
7-11-2023 Strava Ride Cadence Kingwood to Ramsey Road - Huffman
7-11-2023 Strava Ride Cadence Kingwood to Ramsey Road – Huffman
7-11-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary Kingwood to Ramsey Road - Huffman
7-11-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary Kingwood to Ramsey Road – Huffman