Texas Bicycling News Digest February 21st 2019

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TxDOT To Distribute $19 Million For Bike And Pedestrian Projects

Gail Delaughter | www.houstonpublicmedia.org

TxDOT is preparing to distribute $19.3 million in funds to local entities for bike and pedestrian projects.

The funds are from two federal programs, including $10.6 million through the Federal Highway Administration’s Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act. Those funds are earmarked for non-urban areas with a population of 5,000 or less.

Another $8.7 million is available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Program for infrastructure projects within …

Former Magnolia resident to tackle cross-country bicycle challenge for cancer

By Jane Stueckemann | www.yourconroenews.com

Morgan Frazier, who grew up in Magnolia, mostly thought of riding her bike as a mode of exercise or exploration on her way to work or school. That is, until she decided to bike more than 4,000 miles from Baltimore, Maryland, to Seattle, Washington, this summer.

“This’ll probably be the most intense journey I’ve ever gone on. I’ve never attempted anything this long before; the most I’ve done is about 100 miles in one ride,” Frazier said. …

Weekend Rides: Crystal Falls-Leander-Brushy Loop & Red Horn

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com

Saturday there will be two training rides leaving from Cups & Cones. Rain is forecasted so check email/GroupMe…MFer-Todak will be leading and make the call.

Faster Pace 7:30 am ride will head out northwest to Crystal Falls, around Leander and Brushy Creek for 62 miles at 18-20 mph avg. Get the route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/4153129 For Track progress or enroute here: …

Engineering Students Looking at Long-Term Bicycle Storage Solution

AMANDA BOWMAN | today.ttu.edu

A group of mechanical engineering seniors is working toward a solution to the lack of long-term bike storage on campus. For thousands of people on Texas Tech University’s campus, it seems they’ve taken Queen’s sentiment to heart: All they want to do is bicycle.

In fact, back in 2017, Texas Tech earned a silver designation in the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly University program. It also is the only …

Things To Do in Dallas This Weekend: Feb. 21 – Feb. 24

BY NATALIE GEMPEL | www.dmagazine.com

… Local Hub Bicycle Company is hosting a Black History Bicycle Tour through Dallas on Saturday afternoon, led by Mercedes Fulbright and Sharla F. Brown. The ride will be 8-10 miles at a social pace. The bike company has some rentals available on a first come, first served basis. …

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Track Racing Series event

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A Thursday Night Short Track Racing Series event has been scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursday at Odessa Mountain Bike Park, 7751 Eastridge Road. …

Texas State Rep.’s resolution encourages TxDOT to support and develop bikeway network projects

by Trent Reed | eparisextra.com

Filed Feb. 12, House Committee Resolution 64, authored by Texas State Rep. Gary VanDeaver, R-New Boston, encourages Texas Department of Transportation to develop and support bikeway network projects.

VanDeaver’s resolution, backed by the 2018 Texas Bicycle Tourism Trails Study, encourages TxDOT to develop and support bikeway network projects and have it …

UTPD: Driver of bus that struck, killed cyclist was warned by passengers, slow to react

by CBS Austin | ktxs.com

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AUSTIN, Texas — The driver of a Capital Metro bus that struck and killed a cyclist near the University of Texas campus last month was alerted by passengers that she was about to hit the man, but was slow to react, according to a search warrant.

According to UT Police, 39-year-old Anthony John Diaz was riding his bicycle northbound on San Jacinto Blvd. across empty diagonal parking spaces and "as …

TMBRA Rocky Hill Roundup

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The season opener of the 2019 Texas Mountain Bike XC State Champion series was held at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, TX. Sunny skies and chilly breezes made for great biking weather as riders tackled The Grind, Fat Chuck’s Revenge, and The Wall. The Tigers made their presence known in both number of participants and speed. Way to go Tigers! …

Conference lead challenged in Aggieland

Sharome Burton | thewichitan.com

Cycling’s grip on the South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference (SCCCC) Title received a major challenge Feb. 17 after its conference rivals rallied back at the second weekend of the road racing season hosted by Texas A&M in College Station, Texas.

Cycling started the weekend strongly, with Zach Gregg, men’s ‘A’ rider and exercise physiology graduate, extending his perfect streak to four after claiming a comfortable win in the 6.3-mile individual time trial Feb. 17. However, Gregg had to settle for second in the …

San Marcos rolling out more dockless bikes

Rebeca Trejo | www.kvue.com

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SAN MARCOS, Texas — One-hundred-and-fifty electric bikes will be brought to San Marcos, including the Texas State University campus starting Friday.

These are in addition 350 traditional bicycles that are not assisted by electricity that are already in San Marcos.

All the bikes are owned by VeoRide, which spent much of Tuesday afternoon unloading all 150 electric bikes.

The company has a …

Monster Mash Wednesdaze

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Wednesday Training

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Cyclist warns of dangerous new bike trail in North Austin

Jenni Lee | www.kvue.com

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The trail requires cyclists to cross frontage Research Boulevard twice.

AUSTIN, Texas — There’s a bike trail in North Austin that’s so new, drivers taking the frontage of North Research Boulevard may miss it.

It’s flanked by two sets of huge, flashing, yellow traffic lights that don’t work yet. Drivers encounter the first set when they go around the u-turn underneath Mopac and 183. A few feet away, the second set is for the second crosswalk. …

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58 Degrees Not Keeping Me Indoors Bike Ride

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After seven days off the bike I finally got back on and rode 36.82 miles today on the “Kingwood to Ramsey Road – Huffman” route. The main reason for not riding was my sinus got messed up from something. Added to that the weather decided to turn lousy for most of the time too. Monday the weather was better but I wasn’t. Despite the time off I am getting closer to my 345 mile goal for February with 265.9 miles so far which leaves 79.1 miles to go.

Saturday I will ride my first organized ride of the year so it was important to get today’s ride under my pedals.

Normally my weather guideline is don’t ride if it is below 60 degrees. It was below that threshold when I rolled down the driveway at 12:37 PM and I dressed accordingly. After getting better no need for a relapse. So I wore shorts, leg warmers, a long sleeve thermal jersey, short sleeve jersey (should’ve been a long sleeve one), windbreaker jacket, and full finger gloves. At first I was chilly especially when I got in the shade and some wind got me. But after 15 to 20 minutes body heat increased and I didn’t think about the chill too much. Weather during the bike ride: start 58 (64% humidity), a few clouds, wind N 9 mph. Finish 64 (48% humidity), a few clouds, wind N 7 mph. After raining most of Tuesday seeing the sun was a pick me up.

Nothing out of the ordinary along the route. When I got to Ramsey Road I rode north to the first bridge and took these photos. As I took them another cyclist approached from the south and made the right hand turn onto Old Atascocita Road. He was too far away to get his attention and I didn’t catch up to him when I started biking back to FM 2100. I did see another biker about 1/2 mile east of FM 2100 on Old Atascocita Road as I rode to FM 2100 and we exchanged hellos.

Riding north on FM 2100 the chilly headwind reminded me it isn’t spring yet. The wind let up some as I transitioned onto FM 1960 for the ride west and I picked up my speed.On the west side of Lake Houston I rode into Atascocita and wound through the streets among the houses.

I was late enough to catch some of the school traffic at Kingwood Drive but a couple of cars let me cross when the traffic stopped and I finished the ride at 3:32 PM.

Thursday’s forecast: High 55 F, 80% Precip. / 0.18 in, Thunderstorms. High around 55F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. No biking on Thursday if this is true.

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Court documents reveal new details about bus crash that killed bicyclist

By: Casey Claiborne | www.fox7austin.com

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Court documents are revealing new details about the driver and the moments before and during the Capital Metro bus crash on the University of Texas campus that killed FOX 7 Austin employee Tony Diaz.

Diaz was on his bike when he was hit by a bus on San Jacinto near East 23rd Street on Jan. 28 at around 10:30 p.m.

The court documents describe the moments right before the crash: …

Aggie joins coastal cycling team raising support for minors affected by sex trafficking

Camryn Lang | www.thebatt.com

Ten college students will bike along the Pacific Coast to bring attention to the prevalence of sex trafficking and to raise money for the girls who escaped.

In Pedal the Pacific, students bike from Seattle to San Diego during June and July to support The Refuge, an Austin-based organization that fights for minors affected by sex trafficking.

The women selected for the 2019 team take on the 1,700-mile route with no …

Cars, cyclists navigate ongoing construction along Dean Keeton and Guadalupe

BY NICOLE STUESSY | www.dailytexanonline.com

Construction on gas lines along Dean Keeton and Guadalupe has caused lane closures and changing traffic patterns since last summer.

Texas Gas Service, a natural gas distribution company, has been working to replace natural gas lines as part of a planned enhancement project that is set to be completed later this year, said Christy Penders, public relations manager for Texas Gas Service.

“Texas Gas Service is working on a planned enhancement project that includes the replacement of approximately 3,000 feet of …

RBM Women’s Night

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Friday, March 8, 2019 at 6 PM – 8 PM Celebrate International Women’s Day with us as we host a fun filled and informative night dedicated to women’s cycling! Some of our favorite vendors will be on hand to discuss some of their women specific products as well as interactive clinics, games, and a few great testimonials about the growth and development of women’s cycling in DFW. We will have wine and other refreshments as well so feel free to bring a friend and celebrate International Women’s Day with us!

Austin’s Calendar Outdoors Saturday, Feb 23, 2019

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7a – 9a NWAus- Nelo’s Cycles Shop Weekday Ride (Road)

7:30a – 10a SwAus- Gruppo VOP Saturday Ride (Road)

7:30a – 9:45a Gruppo VOP (Adv)

7:30a – 9:30a SwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Road Ride

8a – 1p NwAus- Violet Crown Bagel Ride (Road Ride)

8a – 11a NwAus- Bicycle Sport Shop Parmer Store Saturday Ride

8a – 10a SwAus- Circle C Ranch Cycle Club

8:30a – 12p SoAus- Austin Tri-Cyclist Saturday Shop Road Ride

8:30a – 11:30a ATC Training Ride (Int,Adv)

8:30a – 11:30a Austin Flyers Club Ride

8:30a – 11:30a CenAus- Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR)

9a – 1p CenAus- Yellow Bike Project at the Austin Farmer’s Market (Downtown)

9a – 1p Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Saturday Ride (Road)

9a – 12p CenAus- Mellow Mountain Ride

9a – 12p Kyle- Hill Country Tri Club Saturday Ride (Road)

9a – 11a CenAus- Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride Shop Road Ride

9a – 11a SwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Mountain Bike Ride

9a – 10a NwAus- Saturday Brick Workout hosted by Bicycle Sport Shop

10a – 1p CenAus- Orange Bike Project Shop Hours

10a – 1p Florence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time

12p – 1:30p Farm Tour & Volunteer Orientation12p – 1p CenAus- Coed Hands-on Flat Fix Clinic

BPD at scene of wreck with bicycle, vehicle

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The Beaumont Police Department is currently at the scene of a wreck between a vehicle and a bicycle near Interstate 10 and College Street, a dispatcher confirmed.

One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Beaumont Fire Rescue.

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