Texas Bicycling News – March 15, 2023

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Bicyclist recovering after he was nearly killed after hit-and-run in East Austin

By John Krinjak | www.fox7austin.com

AUSTIN, Texas – A bicyclist who was nearly killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Austin is on the road to recovery, after undergoing brain surgery.

"My brother was on his way to work, always traveled by bike," said Travis Davis.

Cody Davis, 37, was almost at work when he was hit by a car on Waller Street near East 4th Street around 6 p.m. Friday.

"Hit him and took off," said Travis Davis.

"Had no care in the world for stopping or anything," said Enrique Hernandez, Cody Davis’ manager. …

Video: Barton Hills residents want redesign of new traffic calming devices while some praise move

by Ricardo Lewis | cbsaustin.com

AUSTIN, Texas — All over Austin, new safety barriers are going up for traffic calming which is intended to protect pedestrians and bicyclists. While some neighbors say the devices make them feel safe, others in the Barton Hills neighborhood in south Austin are voicing their concerns.

The flexible white delineator posts that line Barton Skyway were installed in February by the Austin Transportation Department to make the bicycle lanes safer and to calm speeding. Neighbors should have received an email or notification in the mail about the safety and mobility improvements.

Three petitions have been started for and against traffic calming devices. There’s been debate among neighbors surrounding the white poles. …

La Primavera Lago Vista • Mar 5 2023 • Largo Vista, TX

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La Primavera Lago Vista • Mar 6 2023 • Largo Vista, TX

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Boneshakers Project’s Pace Bend Weekend 2023 • Feb 26 2023 • Spicewood, TX

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Evening Ride San Antonio, Texas

Steve Gutierrez | strava.com

Active Cycling 1st. Ride. Katy, Texas

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Waiting For The Chill To Leave, Watching Races Then On The Road

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The morning started out chilly but while I waited for the temperature to rise I ate breakfast and watched three bike races. After two days of Zwifting i wanted to take advantage of slightly warmer weather and ride outside. The three races got me enthused to ride today. The races: from Belgium the men’s women’s Nokere Koerse and the Milano – Torino from Italy. The Milano – Torino is the oldest bike race according to the commentators.

When I started getting ready to ride the weather was slowly warming up. By the 12:05 PM start time it was 65 degrees and sunny. Bravely I left the leg warmers at home but I did wear a long sleeve jersey under the wind jacket. The shade was chilly but I figured around 15 minutes into the bike ride my body heat would reach the level that I didn’t notice it anymore.

Weather: start 65 degrees, 43% humidity, dew point 42, a few clouds, wind E 13 mph; finish 70 degrees, 49% humidity, dew point 50, a few clouds, wind E 10 mph.

Since it is Wednesday I rode north on my Kingwood – FM1485 – Kingwood route through Porter and New Caney. My last road ride on Sunday I used my Lynskey Helix bike and usually I switch bikes but again because it is Wednesday I rode my Lynskey Helix again. While generally riding the same streets there was enough difference in the route that Strava didn’t match it with any previous rides. Comparing today’s ride with recent rides with the same name in SportTracks the ones below came up.

3-15-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride Histroy Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood Route
3-15-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride Histroy Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood Route

Today I rode 32.44 miles which is about average for the route. Over last year and this year I rode three different bikes on this route: Cervelo Caledonia, Lynskey R300, and Lynskey Helix. Today’s mileage upped my total for the month to 390.9 miles leaving 260 miles to reach my 650 mile March goal.

An unusual encounter while I stopped for the traffic light on Loop 494 where FM 1485 crosses the railroad tracks. Eric Price pulled up beside me in a New Caney ISD truck and called out to me. I was surprised. We talked about biking while waiting for the light to change. I follow him on Strava.

Strava awarded me the Local Legend on Kris Spraggins Memorial Route. this segment is in Elm Grove Village around 3.3 miles into today’s ride.

Thursday’s weather looks favorable for biking as long as I don’t leave as late as today. Rain may arrive in the afternoon. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday look like Zwift ride days with the temperature below my 60 degree threshold.

3-15-2023 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood
3-15-2023 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood
3-15-2023 Strava Ride Map Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood
3-15-2023 Strava Ride Map Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood

Texas Bicycling News – March 14, 2023

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New business offers first bike tour company in Tyler

Jessica T. Payne | tylerpaper.com

A Tyler couple is bringing the technology of e-bikes to the area with their new bike tour business Ride Tyler.

Owners Neal and Jess Anthony said e-bike tours are the perfect way to see the city for those who are not avid bicycle riders.

“We are both entrepreneurial at heart and saw this as a great way to bring together our passions for people and adventure to share all the exciting businesses and experiences Tyler has to offer,” Neal said. “Ride Tyler is …

Texas State Parks 100-Year Celebration at San Angelo State Park

by: Dusty Ellis | www.conchovalleyhomepage.com

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Texas Parks and Wildlife will be having a 100-Year Celebration at San Angelo State Park with free entry to the park.

The event will be on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will feature free entry to the parks and several events and activities throughout the day. …

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The Dickey Foundation Present Grants to Houston First Responders

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The Dickey Foundation is headed to the gulf coast to support first responders with grants valued over $15,000

Houston, TX, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After providing more than $20,000 in grants along the west coast last month, The Dickey Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, is headed to the Houston, Texas area to support first responders with grants valued over $15,000.

On Monday March 13th, the Foundation will present Jacinto City Police with three electric bicycles. These electric bicycles will offer additional safety and ease for the Jacinto City Police Officers to quickly maneuver and respond to calls in their community. The presentation will be at 11:30 a.m. at Jacinto City Police Department – 10429 Market Street Road Jacinto City, Texas 77029. …

Can You Get Handmade Bicycles In Texas? Heck Yeah, You can.

Charlie | mix941kmxj.com

It’s been a long time since I rode my Mongoose bicycle around town. I was king of the road thanks to the pegs it had on it. I could do all kinds of sick tricks. Now that I’m older, it would be nice to have something a little more…grownup.

Can you get handmade, custom bicycles in Texas? Not just yeah, but heck yeah, you can. …

Trek Trifecta Open Group Ride Mar 11, 2023

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Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 01:11 Gosling Road Start before daylight: 02:39 Augusta Pines Parkway back via Kuykendahl to the Woodlands: 03:07 First Stop of Loop 1 with the Sag Vehicle: 39:45 Huffsmith Road in Tomball, Texas: 41:53 Hwy 249 & Brown Road: 56:00 Tomball & Cypress on Telge Road into a strong headwind: 1:07:52 Louetta Road into Cypress, Texas 1:37:30

Trek Tuesday Brewsday Houston, Texas

Nate Eguia | strava.com

Tuesday Metric with Nikki San Antonio, Texas

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com

Got to ride over to meet one of my favorite cycling buddies today and celebrated the extra daylight with a metric!

Pop A Richardson, Texas

Arthur Westover | strava.com

Did the first part of the ride solo, to take it easy. I quickly noticed I had forgotten my bottles. I didn’t have enough time to go back and get them. I spent the first half of the ride debating what to do. Take a shortcut and hit a gas station? Ask someone on the ride for a swig of water and mouth herpes? Commandeer a garden hose? I stopped at a park on Collins but the fountain was turned off. Group caught me at Holford. By the time I was at the top of the route I figured I would be fine without water. If I could do the Prescott Circle Trail in AZ in summer over 12 hours with one water stop (don’t do that!), I could survive this. But it sure didn’t motivate me to want to go hard!

New kit day Tyler, Texas

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Zwift > France Casse – Pattes, Another Cool March Morning

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Another cool March morning today as my ride decision time rolled around. I opted for a Zwift ride. Looking at the upcoming events none appealed to me or the time was too late so I created a Zwift “meetup” riding in France on the Casse – Pattes route. One lap is 14.8 miles long but I wanted to ride 22 miles and adjusted the meetup to that length. Over those miles I expected to climb about 600 feet mainly over two hills. The first hill was not that tall but the second one was longer and higher. This was the third time riding this route and the longest. I wasn’t alone on the course with over 2800 other Zwifters in France.

3-14-2023 SportTracks Zwift Ride History France Casse-Pattes
3-14-2023 SportTracks Zwift Ride History France Casse-Pattes

I thought I might try some side roads after riding 14.8 miles but none appeared. In fact, I don’t think there were any turn options during the whole ride.

The ride overview from SportTracks shows the 2 hills and the flat roads on either side of them.

3-14-2023 SportTracks Zwift Ride Summary France Casse - Pattes

Strava was slow showing the ride activity so I went to Zwift to get the fit file and this route map. That’s the first time I did that.

3-14-2023 Zwift France Casse-Pattes Route Map
3-14-2023 Zwift France Casse-Pattes Route Map

Strava top results reported: PR on Petit KOM (10:41), 2nd fastest time on Casse-Pattes (49:40), and 3rd fastest time on Aqueduc KOM Reverse (1:10).

3-14-2023 Strava Zwift Ride summary France Casse-Pattes
3-14-2023 Strava Zwift Ride summary France Casse-Pattes