Texas Bicycling News – March 13, 2023

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College Station woman headed to Berlin for Special Olympics World Games

By Donnie Tuggle | www.kbtx.com

Allison will be competing in cycling and is the only female cyclist going from the State of Texas.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -With less than 100 days until the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, one athlete from College Station is training hard for the chance to bring home a gold medal.

Allison Dohrman, a 24-year-old cyclist with Down Syndrome, is the Lone Star State’s sole representative at the 2023 World Games.

The College Station resident will compete alongside just over 200 hundred athletes with the goal of covering the distance as quickly as possible to reach the finish line in their perspective competitions and races.

Her loved ones view this opportunity as a once-in-a-lifetime chance, one she’s worked tirelessly to earn.

“For several years she’s …

Houston bike deaths outpacing 2022

Jay R. Jordan | www.axios.com

Houston is on pace to outnumber last year’s bike deaths on our streets, advocates say.

Why it matters: A pair of recent deadly crashes involving cyclists highlights the lack of safe cycling infrastructure throughout the Bayou City, even as Houston transportation authorities work to bolster the bike network.

The big picture: Bryan Nost, 35, died Feb. 28, four days after he was hit while riding his bike by the driver of a delivery van in the 7000 block of West Gulf Bank Road, near North Houston-Rosslyn Road, police said. …

Sidewalks and On-Street Bikeway

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Bid on Sidewalks and On-Street Bikeway in On Quitman Street From West of Houston Avenue To West of Elysian Street Project consists of reconstruction of two-lane roadway for on-street bikeway and sidewalks. Improvement includes about 530 LF of asphalt roadway reconstruction, 2400 LF of asphalt overlay, reconstruction of curb & gutter, driveways, curb ramps, sidewalks, and curb inlets. This project also includes construction of floating bus stops, cycle track at bus stops, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, and irrigation system for landscaping. Also, include in this project installation and maintenance of stormwater pollution prevention plan, traffic handling and control in accordance with Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, traffic signal modification at five (5) intersections, and permanent pavement marking and signing.

DART’s marriage to Dallas is on the rocks

By Dallas Morning News Editorial | www.dallasnews.com

Most Dallas residents aren’t tuned into the troubled marriage between City Hall and Dallas Area Rapid Transit. They should be. Hanging in the balance are tens of millions of dollars for sidewalks, traffic signals and bike lanes.

Dallas and DART have clashed about the terms under which the transit agency would hand $111 million in excess sales tax to the city. A recent ultimatum from DART that it could withhold about three-quarters of that money because of delays and requested changes to the Silver Line project did not sit well with city leaders.

“I think it’s unfair,” City Manager T.C. Broadnax said at a recent public meeting.

But Dallas needs to look in the mirror. It appears the …

Upcoming Rides

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com

Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

CA Tuesday WLY-TCJ-Clay Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Urban South HTX Taco Tuesday Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

CA Tuesday 24 v2.0 Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Trek West U Bridges Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

MCC TUESDAY – SHELL TO MCKEEVER Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 AM

JL Tuesday Night Route (Winter) Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

The Boot REBOOT Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

TUE Group Ride | MTHCC Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

CCC Gravel Levee – Kat’s Birthday Edition Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

Trek West U Bridges Rodeo edition Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Trek West U – Beginners Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Morning SBUX Crew (Thurs) 34mi. Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 9:00 AM

Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

MCC THURSDAY – SHELL TO MCKEEVER Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 6:30 AM

Urban West Thursday Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

CA Fulshear 70 Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

RRR-Saturday Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 9:00 AM

I Cycle Sat Morning Road Ride Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Trek Sugar Land – Beginner 8 Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

EaDo Bike Co – Hair of the Cat Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

44 Mile Sat Group Ride | Pearland Bicycles Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

RRR-Saturday Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Break the Cycle Pre-ride & National History Women’s Month Celebration Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Weekend Endurance Ride Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

100 Mile Endurance Ride Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

March 2023 Century – Houston-The Woodlands Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

HGC Monthly Ride – Point Blank Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 9:00 AM

Weekly Newsletter Greater Houston Cycling Foundation

Stuart Gardner, Program Director | shoutout.wix.com

First Track Intro Class This Weekend! The Alkek Velodrome Race Program will run from April-Sept 2023. Before the first race weekend we’ll be hosting 2 Track Intro Classes (3/18 & 4/02) plus our Track Cleanup and Swap Meet day (03/25)! Check the Calendar for more!

Upcoming Events

11am Sat March 18th – Track Intro Class

1pm Sat March 25th – Track Cleanup & Swap Meet

11am Sun April 2nd – Track Intro Class

6:45pm Tues April 4th – TNR Bunch Races

6:45pm Tues April 11th – TNR Track on Speed

9am Sat April 15th – Age Based State TT Championships 8:30am Sun April 16th – Super Sunday #1

6:45pm Tues April 11th – USAC TNR …

Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by vehicle

by: Gabriela Gonzalez | www.valleycentral.com

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A bicyclist was taken to a hospital after being hit by a truck Monday evening in Harlingen, authorities say.

Officers with the Harlingen Police Department responded 4th Street and Tyler Avenue in reference to an auto-pedestrian accident.

A woman claimed to be hit by an older man in a truck while riding her bike, authorities say. The truck driver stopped to help and called to police to the scene.

Responding officers closed the northern portion of the street to help the bicyclist.

The woman was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Gearing Up to End Hunger at Gator Ride

By Mark Kramer | baytownsun.com

With a brisk wind blowing and clear skies on Saturday, more than 480 cyclists took to the roads for a good cause during the 34th annual Gator Ride.

Hearts and Hands of Baytown is now serving as the organizer of the event, which was previously led by the YMCA since 1989. All proceeds from the event are going toward the Gear Up to End Hunger annual campaign to provide assistance to families in need.

“We are overwhelmed by the show of support and all of the riders who participated in this event,” said Nikki Rincon, Hearts and Hands executive director. “Their generosity is certainly appreciated and will go a long way to helping our food pantry provide assistance to local families.”

The ride began on …

Marian University Takes the Team Omnium National Title at Collegiate BMX

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Joey Leto and Korie Gilbert win the men’s and women’s individual titles.

March 13, 2023, BAKERSFIELD, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – It was a rainy weekend in Bakersfield, California for the 2023 USA Cycling Collegiate BMX National Championships. With two busy days of racing, the battle for the team omnium win put Marian University back on top.

Collegiate Women

The collegiate women fought hard through the rainy weekend. Lindsey Wilson College rider, Korie Gilbert (Pearland, Texas) was the points leader heading into day two of racing. The LWC senior ended up on top and finished the weekend with a gold medal after the team’s trailer got stolen with all of their equipment just days before the race. Marian University’s, Mya Ramos (Albuquerque, N.M.) would take second, and Sierra Altendorf (Everette, Wash.; Colorado Mesa University) would take third.

Collegiate Men

With two days of strong racing, Lindenwood University’s Joey Leto (Mayakka, Fla.) dominated both races on Friday and Saturday and took his first individual title just a few weeks after standing on his first elite podium in Oldsmar, Fla. Colorado Mesa University’s Evan Schaefer (Sarasota, Fla., Colorado Mesa) would take second and Cameron Wing (Garland, Texas; Marian University) would take third. …

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Zwift – Started Makuri Islands Chasing The Sun Then Changed

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The last time I rode Zwift was February 18th since the weather has been good for riding outside. Today it was cooler than I prefer at 55 degrees when the decision time came on whether to ride outside or on Zwift. I chose Zwift.

Looking at the upcoming events there wasn’t one that interested me or started soon enough. I looked at the list of routes in Makuri Islands and saw I hadn’t rode before, Chasing The Sun. It is 21.8 miles and climbs 1,034 feet according to the description in Zwift. That looked doable. I got dressed, warmed up for about 5 minutes and then started the ride.

The climbing was concentrated in two hills, the first one starting around 5km and the second at 17km. I rode over the first climb but when the turn came to the Forest Climb I changed the route. Up to that point I had climbed 619 feet and I didn’t want to climb the remaining 400 feet. I wasn’t sure where I would go. I made a couple of other turn changes from the roads Zwift put up. I based my choice on how flat the options were and chose the flatter one. I ended up riding 13.0 miles out of the 21.8 miles on Chasing The Sun. At that point I moved to the Castle Path road. I turned on a couple of other roads from the planned ones Zwift showed. I rode 22.16 miles and climbed 807 feet. Longer distance, less climbing.

Strava reported to top results: PR on Railways and Rooftops (14:32) and 2nd fastest time on Railway Sprint (55s).

3-13-2023 Strava Ride Overview Zwift Makuri Islands Chasing The Sun
3-13-2023 Strava Ride Overview Zwift Makuri Islands Chasing The Sun
3-13-2023 Strava Ride Map Zwift Makuri Islands Chasing The Sun
3-13-2023 Strava Ride Map Zwift Makuri Islands Chasing The Sun

Texas Bicycling Action – March 12, 2023

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Avenue B and Alamo Street bike lanes offer a limited glimpse of the possibilities

Avatar photo by Robert Rivard | sanantonioreport.org

A few years ago, a passenger in a pickup truck slapped my wife Monika on the back and then threw a beer bottle at her as she rode her bike south on Broadway amid vehicle traffic. Since then I’ve tried without success to get her back riding the streets of the city’s urban core with me.

Late last year she picked out a sleek new Trek hybrid, complete with lights and a friendly bell. We went for safe rides on the protected Mission Reach, and last week she declared herself ready for the Tuesday evening SATX Social Ride, the city’s biggest weekly recreational cycling event. There is safety in numbers, I assured her. Hundreds of participants with all levels of experience on all sorts of bikes are led by founder Jeff Moore, ride organizer Yvette Hernandez and other experienced cyclists.

A Monday press release from the …

Evening Ride Gregg County, Texas

Jason Herrington | strava.com

Testing out the DST. Seems to be working fine.

SSpring Creek all the way Harris County, Texas

Kevin Highfield | strava.com

First hundred in a while. MarySS gravel rig worked really well with 44/16 gearing. A bit harsh on the single track bits of SCNT. Pretty neat transition from SCG to SCNT

WHIPPETS Houston, Texas

Fudgelump (Fajar) | strava.com

New Ulm uggghhhhhhh Austin County, Texas

Eric M | strava.com

Wind, washboard, sand, gravel! If any counties in Texas need gravel for their roads come and get it in Austin county from their roads! ? If you need to train for Unbound this is the place

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Busy Week Biking Closing Out On Kingwood Streets & Trails

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It’s not often that I bike Kingwood streets twice in a week but I did this week. I rode different bikes each ride. This week has been a busy bike ride one with a total of 237.49 miles, all on the road, the first week over 200 miles in 2023. The last week with more miles was September 19 to 25 with 246.16 miles. Riding the Gator Ride in Baytown yesterday helped. I rode my Cervelo Caledonia 5 days and the Lynskey 2 days.

3-12-2023 Week Bike Rides Summary 3-6-23 to 3-12-23
3-12-2023 Week Bike Rides Summary 3-6-23 to 3-12-23

On today’s ride some portions of the route went opposite of my usual direction putting a couple of hills in my way. The first was on the greenbelt trail through Kingwood Lakes and the second was going up Laurel Springs Lane from Hamblen Road. I stopped at the park in Kingwood Lakes for these photos.

3-12-2023 Lynskey Helix Kingwood Lakes-3
3-12-2023 Lynskey Helix Kingwood Lakes-3
3-12-2023 Lynskey Helix Kingwood Lakes-1
3-12-2023 Lynskey Helix Kingwood Lakes-1

I got four medals from Strava. Three of them: PR on Crystal Springs to Barrington (1:28), 2nd fastest time on Laurel Spring Nbound St. Andrews (2:52), and 3rd fastest time on Crystal Springs to Hamblen (Rivergrove) (4:10).