Texas Biking News March 15th 2021

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Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail could see improvements, according to Safety & Mobility Study

Author: Mari Salazar | www.kvue.com

AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin’s hike-and-bike trail might be getting a make-over, according to the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail Safety and Mobility Study.

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Public Works and the Trail Foundation created the study. It states that there are potential project developments in specific areas for the trail.

Some of those changes include: …

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Texarkana, Texas – Bringle Lake Mountain Bike Trails System

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Much hard work is actually done in the woods around Bringle Lake in Texarkana, Texas. The city maintains a Wilderness trail in Bringle Park, but there are dozens of mountain bike trails within the trail for riders of all skill levels.

The trails are maintained by a group of volunteers and have many features that can turn biking into a real adventure. More and more people are beginning to discover these amazing trails and we are stumbling in the woods looking for Christa Anderson, one of the leading volunteers to …

David Vera tragically is killed in Lamb County bicycle accident

By GREG HOLMES | www.thelegaladvocate.com

Saturday evening collision was along U.S. Highway 84

LAMB, TX, (March 13, 2021) – David Vera, 45, of Littlefield, lost his life on Saturday evening when his bicycle was struck by a motorist in Lamb. County.

The Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the accident which happened around 6:20 p.m. along U.S. Highway 84.

Troopers said Mr. Vera was riding east near mile marker 290 when he was struck by an …

Riverside Ride, KIDZFest planned for Saturday

By Elena Anita Watts | www.victoriaadvocate.com

Toyota of Victoria will present Riverside Ride and KIDZFest on Saturday. The bicycle ride kicks off at 8 a.m. at DeLeon Plaza, and the free festival for children, which is for the entire community, not just those participating in the ride, starts at 10 a.m. in the plaza.

Both events are sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Victoria, which aims to “ensure all kids have access to the resources they need to thrive, the education they need to prosper and …

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Did someone say Bug Season

Jose 🇻🇮Gonsalves-Barreiro 🇻🇮 | www.strava.com

Afternoon Ride

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Playing with a coyote

Jim Storey | www.strava.com

Monday Ride with Danny

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com

Houston cyclists paint bike lanes where the city won’t

Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com

The Harrisburg Rail Trail just … ends. Cyclists want it to stretch further through dedicated bike lanes.

Shel Silverstein’s "Where the Sidewalk Ends" should be Houston’s official book of poetry.

At least, if it’s changed to "Where the Bike Lane Ends."

That’s a problem around Houston, with long stretches of hike and bike trails often dead-ending into busy roadways – kicking walkers and bike riders to the street where cars and trucks dominate the mode of transportation. …

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I Got The Drift On This Bike Ride, Calm Wind For A Change

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I waited and waited for the fog to lift and the temperature to go up a few more degrees before starting today’s bike ride at 12:38 PM. Because of the later start I changed my planned route for the “Forest Cove – Oakhurst – Valley Ranch” route. I was going to ride a longer route but I biked 30.4 miles on this one. I rode my Lynskey R300 bike without any sign of another flat tire like I had on Friday’s bike ride.

Other than the slow clearing fog the weather was on the cool side by my standards. The forecast called for a high of 83 but when I finished the ride at 2:55 PM it was not close to that. Weather conditions: start 68 (94% humidity, 65.8 dew point), fog/overcast, wind W 6 mph; finish 71 (87% humidity, 66.9 dew point), overcast with haze, wind NE 3 mph. Not fighting a double digit headwind was nice today. I did dress for cool temperatures with shorts, a long sleeve thermal jersey, and a windbreaker jacket. Towards the end of the bike ride I wanted to wear a regular long sleeve jersey but too late then.

Saturday I received a new video camera that I thought would be better in some ways than the GoPro cameras I have been using. Today I used it for the first time. I think the video was good and the audio was louder than the GoPro’s but with too much gain making it scratchy. I adjusted the audio some. This is the first video where the audio has been too loud. The new camera is the Drift Ghost XL with an external mic.

  • 3-15-2021 Drift Ghost XL Camera-1
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  • 3-15-2021 Drift Ghost XL Camera-4

I had to get creative on attaching the external mic to the camera body. Generally it worked with the rubber tire tube piece keeping the mic from moving around too much when I pulled the rig from my jacket pocket to record. I need to improve that. The Drift offers a longer battery live, smaller size that GoPro with the microphone adapter, easy rotation of the lens for different angles. It doesn’t have as many video resolution options. The sound from the Drift once I get the right sensitivity setting appears to be good.

Without the strong winds from the previous rides I powered through the ride with a Strava segment personal record.

  • 3-15-2021 Golden Cheetah Bike Ride Data Summary-1
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Texas Biking Action March 14th 2021

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Littlefield man killed in bicycle collision on US 84

www.kcbd.com

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – 45-year-old David Vera of Littlefield has died after a vehicle collided with his bicycle on US 84 in Lamb County on Saturday evening.

DPS tells us a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox was headed eastbound on US 84 near mile marker 290. Vera was also headed eastbound when the two collided on the roadway near the fog line.

The collision happened around 6:20 p.m.

Vera was taken to UMC by ambulance where he was pronounced deceased.

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Stuck in a tornado

Frank Musil | www.strava.com

Sunday Spinning with Amy

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com

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Texas Biking Action March 13th 2021

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The RAT 1000 Experience

Paul, Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast | anchor.fm

Texas is 773 miles across at its furthest east – west points. Yet, the Race Across Texas 1000, aka RAT 1000 covers approximately 1000 miles across North Texas. Caleb Wills and Peter Rajcani speak about their experiences during past attempts of the race. Also in this episode, the Loya family is recognized in Feats of Glory for their latest advocacy efforts in memory of their son David Loya, Jr., and a look around the state at a few upcoming events.

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Links: RAT 1000 Penelope TX Gran Fondo The Crank Stranger Milano Cookie Crusher Caldwell County Classic

Volunteer Sign-Up – Bicycle Heaven 22nd Annual STORM Hill Country MTB Challenge

www.bikereg.com

Sat Apr 10 – Sun Apr 11, 2021 Comfort, TX Thanks for volunteering for the Bicycle Heaven 22nd Annual STORM Hill Country MTB Challenge race! Volunteer Information:

Prior to the event, you will be e-mailed a volunteer handbook outlining your assigned tasks. Please review and contact us if you cannot fulflful those responsibilities.

Please arrive on time for your respective duties as they are time-sensitive and critical to the timely and safe operation of our event.

Volunteers will be added to the front gate list and have their land use and camping fees waived. …

Short Fun Saturday Ride

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com

Lake Livingston Century

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[wet rat chic 💁🏽‍♀️](https://www.strava.com/activities/4941693590

Monica Merced | www.strava.com

Gravel ride with Hayden, Jon and Chloe

Christopher Villalobos | www.strava.com

Birthday Bully Ride – Wooooooooooo!!!!!! N

Frank Cano | www.strava.com

Sonja’s Gravel Baptism by Fire – Virtual Mid South by Meteor

Francisco Simas – US MES | www.strava.com

Putting my pockets on creatine so they can swell up themselves

Sanora Baptiste | www.strava.com

Discomfort is the price of admission!

Remi – Blitz Racing | www.strava.com

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