Bike To Work, Read To Ride and Other Texas Bicycling News

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Read to Ride gives Harrison County third-graders bikes for reading goals

By Jessica Harker | www.marshallnewsmessenger.com

Third-graders across Harrison County received a special reward this week as 372 new bicycles were given away to students who accomplished their reading goals, propelling themselves to grow their reading skills by a year.

The program is a partnership between local school districts and Mission Marshall, which aims to promote literacy in students at a crucial time in their development.

All four Marshall Elementary schools participated in the program this year, along with …

Ghost Bike Project hosts ‘Ride of Silence’

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Austin’s Bike to Work Day: Can breakfast tacos convince people to pedal past fear?

By Nathan Bernier | www.kut.com

Austin had its biggest Bike to Work Day yet this morning with 45 "fueling stations" offering morning commuters everything from free breakfast tacos to waffles to bike lights.

But the reality in Austin is that 99% of people commuting to work don’t do it on a bicycle, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey. There’s a gender gap, too. Twice as many men ride bikes to work as women, the data show. …

The Woodlands hosts Bike Month festival as township pursues $8.3M in bike projects

Claire Partain | www.houstonchronicle.com

McCullough Junior High School teacher Margaret Kerr jokes with her husband, Adam, while stopping by Northshore Park on her way to work, Friday, May 19, 2023, in The Woodlands. The Woodlands held its Bike to Work Day as part of National Bike Month, while continuing efforts to expand recreational pathways and transit options.

When Tricia Monticello came back to the Houston area from life in San Francisco, Boston and Pittsburgh, she wanted to keep her passion for biking at the forefront of daily life.

As the first official designated suburban bike friendly community in Texas, she found that in her hometown of The Woodlands.

Monticello, a member of the Bike The Woodlands Coalition, is celebrating …

San Antonio cyclist killed in hit-and-run on Southeast Side

Catherine Wilson | www.mysanantonio.com

Another cyclist was seriously injured earlier this week.

A bicyclist is dead following an alleged hit-and-run early Friday morning, May 19, on the Southeast Side of San Antonio, officials with the San Antonio Police Department said.

Officers were called to the 3500 Block of Roland Avenue just before 2 a.m. for reports of a major incident. When they arrived they discovered the bicyclist, who has yet to be identified, was riding a bike on the westbound in the eastbound lanes of Roland Avenue at the time of the incident.

A driver was said to …

Charity bike ride takes off from UT campus

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Riders participating in the Texas 4000 for Cancer summer bike ride left the UT Austin campus. Riders are raising money for cancer research.

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office donates 186 bikes to elementary school students

by Tara Brolley | cbsaustin.com

GEORGETOWN, Texas — On Thursday, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center teamed up to give students at Annie Purl Elementary School 186 new bicycles.

The Georgetown elementary schoolers were eligible if they had zero unexcused absences.

According to the Williamson County Deputies Association, only 50 students at Purl Elementary had perfect attendance last year. That number tripled this year. …

Rep. Doggett bikes to City Hall, announces $5 million in funding for Walnut Creek Trails

by Tara Brolley | cbsaustin.com

AUSTIN, Texas — After cycling to City Hall as a part of Austin’s Bike to Work Day, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett announced $5 million in federal funding that will go towards construction to close the gap between the Southern and Northern Walnut Creek Trails.

Doggett said the funds will provide a safe and dedicated path connecting Austin neighborhoods, parks, schools and businesses. …

Cyclists in San Antonio participate in Bike to Work Day

Mason Hickok | www.ksat.com

City of San Antonio to launch update for Bike Network Plan

SAN ANTONIO – Cyclists in San Antonio and across the nation participated in Bike to Work Day on Friday.

The event featured an “energizer” station that gave bikers the chance to pick up a morning snack and adjust their bikes, if necessary. …

New Braunfels veteran embarks on 3,700-mile cross-country bike ride

By Theresa Davis | herald-zeitung.com

New Braunfels resident Chuck Sonnenberg is one of six military veterans chosen for this year’s Warrior Expeditions Great American Rail-Trail ride.

The 3,700-mile bike ride from Washington, D.C. to Washington state is organized by Warrior Expeditions and the Rails to Trails Conservancy.

Sonnenberg spoke to the Herald on the phone from Maryland on Thursday after a long day of bicycling.

“Nature helps settle me, and keep me calm,” he said. “A lot of people will listen to music when they’re …

Video: The Place: Bike MS: Texas 150

By Daniel Posey | www.ky3.com

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Daniel Posey rides in Bike MS: Texas 150. This is a two day cycle has the participants raising money & biking 50 to 100 miles a day. These participants and volunteers are proud to be helping their community.

Bicycle ER ready to fix all your bike needs

by: Dylan Jimenez | www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — As the weather warms up, people are pedaling in preparation for this year’s Hotter N Hell 100, and of course, busted chains, brake adjustments and any other repairs needed for your bike can happen.

But now a mobile service turned brick and mortar is prepared to fix your bike.

Bicycle ER owner Taylor Houts couldn’t be happier to see the business flourish while providing bicycle repairs for the community. After buying the building back at the beginning of February, the shop is turning out to be everything Houts wants it to be. …

‘Excitement On a Well Beaten Path’ Southern Tier East to West

By S. Crocker | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Brackettville TX – Del Rio TX

Friday May 19, 2023 Not sure why, but this was one of the best nights sleep!

Deer crossed the park while I was packing up and the camera was too far away… next time you crafty critters! 😉

After coffe and a breakfast taco it was time to hit the road. Conditions went from good, to… sublime! 15 miles West of Brackettville all the way to Del Rio, the shoulder went wider and… smmoootthh.

Second breakfast in Del Rio, grab some fruit from HEB (grocery store) and hopefully land at Governers Landin Park just outside of town.

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My Legs Weren’t Frisky On A Route I Haven’t Rode In A Month

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Searching SportTracks for a ride I haven’t done in awhile I found the Atascocita South – Walden – Huffman route. The last time i rode it was March 21, 2023. That ride was 35.66 miles long. I should’ve checked the route map to see what streets were used but I rode the usual Kingwood streets through Hunters Ride Village, Elm Grove Village, Sherwood Trails Village, North Woodland Hills, Bear Branch, Kings Forest to get to W. Lake Houston Parkway. It turned out that added about a mile to the ride as I rode 36.41 miles today. Originally I was going to ride south on FM 2100 to Spanish Cove Drive but when I got to FM 2100 I turned left to ride to Huffman and FM 1960. My legs were okay but not frisky and I didn’t want to add more mileage. Today’s ride put me over the 200 mile marker for the week at 205.01. It has been awhile since I got that many miles by Friday. I’m getting closer to my goal for May with 624.56 miles, leaving 126 to go. That’s enough for 25.8 days if I rode the 24.2 miles per day pace, almost 7 days ahead. Below is that ride history for the last 12 months. I started at 9:35 AM and finished at 12:26 PM. This is the first time on my Lynskey Helix bike.

5-19-2023 SportTracks 12 Month Ride History Atascocita South-Walden-Huffman
5-19-2023 SportTracks 12 Month Ride History Atascocita South-Walden-Huffman

Weather: Start 83 degrees, 70% humidity, 71.9 dew point, a few clouds, wind SW 6 mph; Finish 88 degrees, 58% humidity, 71 dew point, a few clouds, wind variable 7 mph. Wind wasn’t too bad today.

Evading Arrest on a Bicycle and Other Texas Bicycling News

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We’re helping to make Austin Net-Zero by biking our way through life.

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May is National Bike Month. To celebrate, we sat down with two Austinites who are doing their part to support a more sustainable Austin one ride at a time. Meet Sagar Kumashi and Saket Sripada. Sagar and Saket are friends committed to reducing their carbon footprint. In Austin, emissions caused by transportation are one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and the primary source of air pollution locally. Through their daily rides, Sagar and Saket are contributing to a greener, more livable city with each trip they take.

We met with Sagar and Saket in the Seaholm EcoDistrict to chat about their passion for biking, their favorite outdoor spaces in Austin, and what advice they have for future riders. …

Bosque Tour de Norway bike rally canceled

www.tourdenorway.com

Dear Riders,

Thank you for your registration and your support of the Bosque Tour de Norway.

TXDOT has begun a 2-year project that has made some of our critical roads unusable.

We have researched alternate routes. Unfortunately, none of these routes meet the quality standards for a safe and enjoyable ride.

As a result, we regret to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to cancel our bike ride.

Although this is not an ideal outcome, we feel that it is the best decision for all our riders and volunteers.

As a registered rider, you have 3 options: …

‘Ride of Silence’ aims to raise awareness for fallen cyclists

Author: newswest9.com

The group set out to pedal for 12 miles on Hwy 191 and Hwy 158 at a speed no faster than 12 miles per hour.

Houston’s bike death rate has nearly doubled since 2016

Jay R. Jordan | www.axios.com

Houston’s rate of deadly bicycle crashes nearly doubled in the most recent five-year period analyzed.

Driving the news: There were 4.5 fatal bicycle crashes on average for every 1 million Houston residents between 2017 and 2021, per data from the League of American Bicyclists via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — up 95% from 2012 to 2016.

Why it matters: Bicycle use exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many cities across the country scrambling to install new bike lanes and adopt other measures to keep riders safe. …

Evading Arrest on a Bicycle Tops Wednesday Bookings

By Yantis Green | sanangelolive.com

SAN ANGELO – Tom Green County Detention Facility Corrections Officers booked 19 individuals into jail in the last 24 hours on a variety of charges including Evading Arrest, Bicycle Infractions, and Driving Violations.

19-year-old Jacob Andrew Arredondo of Euless, TX was arrested by Irion County Sheriff’s Deputies for Evading Arrest and Detention with a Vehicle. He was booked into the Tom Green County Jail at 5:38 p.m. and his bond is listed at $30,000.00.

33-year-old James Pascal Williams III of Odessa was arrested by San Angelo Police for Evading Arrest or Detention, Possession of between 1 and 4 grams of Meth/Fentanyl, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The …

Cyclist hit during Houston Ghost Bike memorial ride for fallen cyclists

Brittanie Shey | www.chron.com

The "Ride of Silence" is an annual event honoring cyclists killed by vehicles around the world.

A Houston cyclist was hit by a car Wednesday night while on a group ride meant to honor the lives of other cyclists who have died in vehicular accidents around the world. The rider, Dr. Veon McReynolds, was not seriously injured in the accident, and the ride was able to proceed, but the incident highlights the dangers cyclists face when sharing the road with Houston drivers.

McReynolds was one of the organizers of the event hosted by the …

Bike to Work Day is Friday. Here’s what you need to know about navigating Houston on two wheels

Hannah Dellinger | www.houstonchronicle.com

Friday is National Bike to Work Day and many Houstonians will trade car commutes to peddle across the Bayou City.

The day, part of National Bike Month, challenges people across the country to rethink the way they get around, explore more of their communities and the health benefits of bicycling. Participation in Houston

Houston has celebrated the bike national event for years, often with hundreds of people joining each year.

According to Bike Houston, …

Austin seeking $25M to fund bike, pedestrian improvements

by: Kelsey Thompson | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin’s Transportation and Public Works Department will submit a grant to seek $25 million in funding from the Texas Department of Transportation to support mobility upgrades, including those near schools.

The funds are available through …

Hill’s Sport Shop reopens after Fairly family acquisition, 2-month closure

by: Caden Keenan | www.myhighplains.com

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to an announcement from the company, Hill’s Sport Shop is expected to reopen over the weekend after a two-month closure “to retool and reset,” after it was acquired by the Fairly family.

The company said that its grand reopening celebration will be at its location at 4021 Mockingbird Ln. on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and include lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with food from 575 Pizzeria and Tyler’s BBQ.

Regarding its ‘reset,’ Hill’s Sport Shop said that it aims to introduce Amarillo “to the newest innovations in every facet of cycling and bicycling accessories, and a staff that is well-known in the Amarillo bicycle community. Of particular focus will be the fast-growing revolution of electric bicycles (e-bikes).” …

Family launches GoFundMe for San Antonio cyclist injured in hit-and-run

Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com

The cyclist was hit while on his way to work at the Box Street Social.

A GoFundMe has been launched for a San Antonio cyclist injured in a hit-and-run on Sunday, May 14. Family members said David Rodarte was on his way to work at Box Street Social when he was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Brazos Street and Cincinnati Avenue, which is about a 19-minute bike ride to the brunch spot. …

‘Excitement On a Well Beaten Path’ Southern Tier East to West

By S. Crocker | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Camp Wood TX – Brackettville TX

Thursday May 18, 2023 Woke up to see the sun shining on the top of the tree my hammock was tied to. I could see it traveling closer to me as the sun continued to rise.

20 miles to the Bracketville cutoff went quick, but the next 30 were more difficult. No coffee and only one liter of water on board. And getting hotter as the day goes on.

Rolled onto town, stuffed my face with watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe, and topped off with a diet Sprite. Hmm, still need coffe and want to sit down. What a shame, ill have to go to a Cafe and eat more food, drink coffee and sit for a bit. Woot! ?

Navasota Police Department Introduces First Bike Patrol Unit

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The unit will be primarily utilized for events and off-duty assignments by the division.

NAVASOTA, Texas — The Navasota Police Department announced Thursday the addition of two new police bicycles. The bike patrol unit will primarily be utilized for events and off-duty assignments by the division.

The bicycles originally belonged to the department more than 20 years ago and were recently located in storage. Repairs and upgrades were performed to ensure the bikes were functionable. …

Bridgeland – Craft Beer Cellar Harris County, Texas

Marjoe Q. Borromeo | strava.com

Evening Ride San Antonio, Texas

Steve Gutierrez | strava.com

New kit day & my first Cat 3/4 Top 10 Austin, Texas

Ivan Reid | strava.com

Raced Cat 3/4 today, still waiting for official results but finished approximately 7th out of 50 riders ?? and the Championship CW course is technical as heck, SO fun, gotta have cornering skills if you want to hang with this one ??

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3 Dog Sprint On A Recovery Ride? Why Not!

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Recovery bike ride with a shorter time window to ride for today. After two days biking south I went north on the New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch route. The start was 5 minutes earlier than yesterday at 8:56 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia bike. In Tavola I added two short loops on streets off of Via Principal Parkway to add a few tenths of a mile to the distance. It’s been 20 days since I rode this route last. I biked 36.74 miles which is about the average distance the last 12 months. Those miles boosted my week total to 168.59 miles which above the typical number for Thursdays. I moved to 588.14 miles leaving 161.9 miles to my goal. In the last 12 months I rode my Cervelo for all of the rides except two. I finished the ride at 11:41 AM.

5-18-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride History New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch
5-18-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride History New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch

As I rode through Woodridge Forest on Log Orchard Lane three large dogs came out of a driveway barking. Two of the three gave chase, one on each side of me. I sped up but they kept even with me but lost interest as I neared the stop sign where a car was standing. I went around the car in case the dogs caught up. This was the first time encountering dogs on this street. Hopefully the last since I ride there each week.

Weather conditions: Start 77 degrees, 69% humidity, 65.8 dew point, a few clouds, wind NE 5 mph; Finish 81 degrees, 62% humidity, 67 dew point, a few clouds, wind variable 4 mph. The light wind felt good blowing against my jersey and arm sleeves.

5-18-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch
5-18-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch