Texas Bicycling June 25th 2020

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Austin Transit Is Banking on Bikes to Improve Mobility

BY SKIP DESCANT | www.govtech.com

Capital Metro in Austin, Texas, is set to become the lead agency for a new bike-share program, possibly signaling a trend placing micro-mobility squarely in the hands of public transit.

Bike-share operations in Austin, Texas, are set to move firmly under the region’s transit umbrella, ushering in a move to transition Capital Metro from a transit provider to a “mobility” service, officials say.

The city and CapMetro are teaming up to operate the city’s bike-share program, rebranding it as MetroBike. The move will go live in the fall, integrating …

TxDOT Celebrates Completion of I-35 at Oltorf Street Project with Virtual Ribbon Cutting

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AUSTIN — COVID-19 may have stopped in-person gatherings, but TxDOT has found a way to celebrate the completion of the I-35 at Oltorf Street Improvement project, virtually. This Texas Clear Lanes-funded project is the eighth Mobility35 project to be constructed.

During the Texas Transportation Commission meeting on Thursday, a ribbon cutting video was …

… The $42.6 million I-35 at Oltorf Street project included reconstruction of the Oltorf Street bridge, construction of extended entrance/exit ramps and a braided ramp along northbound I-35. Pedestrian and bicycle enhancements were also made within the project limits. …

Kingwood Bicycles Grand Opening

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Ask 2: When can I use Memorial bike station again?

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Question: When can I use Memorial bike station again?

Answer: The Memorial and Hermann Park bike share station reopened as of June 18. These are actually Houston BCycle’s last set of reopenings from its COVID-19 shutdown.

Cyclists are asked to continue to be attentive to social distancing and personal hygiene and make sure to firmly dock the bike into the station at the end of each ride.

If you do not receive a …

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FixMyBike Launches Bike Repair Service that Visits Bike Owner’s Home

By FixMyBike | www.inforney.com

HOUSTON, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — FixMyBike has launched a new, unique at-home bicycle repair service performed on-demand by mobile bike mechanics. An online service similar to DoorDash, FixMyBike enables customers to connect with local bike mechanics who will drive out to their homes and fix their bicycles at a time they choose. The service provides an attractive alternative to dropping off bikes at repair shops, which can take weeks to complete their work.

"We got this idea because so many people we knew were saying ‘I need my bike fixed, but I don’t …

Why Are Exercises Called Activit-Ease When They’re So Hard?

A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com

I joke, but it’s true. Exercise is work. That’s why it’s called a work out. Used to be, you could only do it outside. Then some lazy people said let’s invent air conditioning, and then the exercise fanatics said let’s work in. But that term never caught on so they called them Jim Nayseeums. To not embarrass their founder, they spelled it differently, to make people think it was the Greeks. Oh, I’m just being told that is really was the Greeks. Never mind.

Sunday summer sufferfest with Saurabh (for him, not me) Last week I bicycled 140 miles, which if math ain’t yo thang is 20 miles a day. On top of that, I did my …

Not Being Bored On Lake Wichita Boardwalk

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Yesterday my bike took me on an early evening ride to the Lake Wichita boardwalk.

Looking at the photo documentation of my handlebars on the aforementioned boardwalk one might think no one else was enjoying the pleasant early evening outdoors.

However, the …

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Texas Bicycling June 23rd 2020

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Former Miller basketball standout left enduring legacy at high school, Hillcrest community

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Randy Washington, who led the 1973-74 Buccaneers to within one victory of the state tournament as a senior, was killed early Saturday morning in Houston after a car

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Much of the Miller High School community is in mourning after the death over the weekend of one of the best basketball players in the Buccaneers’ history.

Randy Washington was killed early Saturday morning in Houston after a car struck him while he rode his bicycle, according to police. Washington, who died at the scene, was 64.

A 1974 Miller graduate, Washington had lived in the Houston area since going to work for …

The Road to Hotter’N Hell

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June 20 – August 08, 2020 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Tour d’Italia 300 College Italy High School Itally, TX 76651 https://www.funbikin.com

The Road to Hotter’N Hell is a series of 6 rides to help area cyclists prepare for the rigors of participating in the Hotter’N Hell Hundred. Our package bundles all 6 rides with a Limited Edition Jersey made just for the RTHH.

These rides have been selected because year after year they put on a great ride. Each ride presents challenging, hilly routes that are very well supported. All of these rides have a variety of distance options, so not matter how far you plan to ride in Wichita Falls, you’ll find the perfect route to help you build your fitness as you build your endurance.

When you register with us for the RTHH, you will automatically be entered in all 6 of our featured rides: …

Ride of Honor

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June 13, 2020 – August 15, 2020 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Circle Fort Worth, TX 76177 http://rideofhonor.com

The Inaugural Ride of Honor will be held at the Texas Motor Speedway. We have three routes that leave the speedway and two routes that stay inside the Speedway property. The 50-mile, metric century, and Century routes will take you north from the Speedway to Krum TX. The Routes will have rest stops every 13-15 miles and bike mechanics to help you with minor bike issues. All routes are clearly marked all route are on the website ready to be downloaded.

Proceeds will benefit the Dallas Police Cycling Team and its H.A.L.O. Fund (Honoring and Loving Our Survivors). Please visit our website for more information.

The Dallas Police Cycling Team is a 501c3, non-profit organization. 42-1183948

Event details and schedule Schedule of events: …

Susman Godfrey Founder Diagnosed With COVID-19

By Brandon Lowrey | www.law360.com

Law360 (June 23, 2020, 1:33 PM EDT) — Susman Godfrey LLP founder Stephen Susman has been diagnosed with the coronavirus while recovering from serious head injuries sustained in a bike crash, his wife said Tuesday in a social media post.

The famed trial lawyer, 79, has been at TIRR Memorial Hermann rehabilitation hospital, and was able to respond to words and speak. He has been hospitalized since his April 22 bike crash and had a recent surgery at another facility. His friends, colleagues and relatives have had limited access to him during the pandemic; it is unclear how or at which facility he contracted the virus, Ellen Susman said. …

How do you react to a honking or yelling motorist when you’re on your bike on a street in Houston? from bikehouston

Velo Locos

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Avec Mon Domestique Duo

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Tuesday with our Cyclones

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Some Barometric Pressure, Pedal Pressure, Closing In On A Goal

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With some extra effort I got today’s bike ride started at 9:52 AM. I chose the “Atascocita South – Walden – Huffman” route and added a couple of miles to it to help make up for not biking Monday (yesterday). It rained Monday until mid afternoon when it was too late to ride. Today’s bike ride covered 36.04 miles getting me to 714.22 miles for June, 86 miles short of my 800 mile goal. I will need to ride longer rides this week if I am going to hit 200+ miles because of not biking yesterday. Today was the 6th time biking today’s route in 2020 and the one with the most miles; usually this route is 34+ miles.

6-23-2020 YTD Bike Rides Summary Todays Route

Weather was a concern which motivated me to start when I did. Checking the weather radar I saw a big blob of rain west of Houston but it seemed to be going south rather than east. Looking at part of my Father’s Day gift, a global barometer, the barometric pressure increased while I ate breakfast indicating rain was not likely. This encouraged me to add the extra miles to the route. This is my weather gift for Father’s Day. (barometer on the right)

6-23-2020 Global Barometer

Weather at the start and 12:36 PM finish: start 82 (87% humidity, 78.1 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind calm. Finish 89 (71% humidity, 78.4 dew point), overcast, wind SW 10 mph. The humidity made it feel much warmer than the temperature indicated. Sweating came quickly and easily. Tonight the threat of rain may bring spotty flooding which might impact tomorrow’s biking.

With the day off my legs felt good today and Strava told me today’s bike ride was harder than my usual effort. Pedaling the Canyon Endurace bike felt good. The hardest part of the ride was crossing Lake Houston going west into the SW wind.

6-23-2020 Strava Bike Ride Summary
6-23-2020 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary