Texas Bicycling News Digest April 3rd 2019
University of Texas, City of Austin add first official bike lanes to campus road
BY NICOLE STUESSY | www.dailytexanonline.com
Thomas Fawcett, a staff member at the University of Texas, made good use of the new bike lane on Clyde Littlefield Drive Tuesday. The new lanes here may mark the beginning of more widespread implementation across campus in the near future.
After seven years of planning, a project to add the first official dedicated bike lanes on the eastern edge of UT’s campus is underway.
Protected bicycle lanes on Manor Road, from Clyde Littlefield Drive to Dean Keeton Street, have been a long-standing recommendation from the City’s 2014 Bicycle Plan. The City was able to move forward on the project following the 2016 Mobility Bond Program, said Laura Dierenfield, a active transportation program manager within …
Two Retired Amigos on Winter Tour
By Douglas Wood | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 39: Van Horn to Sierra Blanca Wednesday April 3, 2019, 32 miles (51 km) – Total so far: 1,922 miles (3,093 km) Mr. Windy was predicted to be significant for our ride today. We pondered and discussed reaching an agreement to rise early and ride down the road to Sierra Blanca before the gusts begin in force about 11 a.m. We purchased provisions at the only Van Horn grocery for breakfast: granola, milk and orange juice. Lights came on at 4:30 a.m. we were out the door at 5 a.m. riding I-10. Yes, I-10 in the dark. It’s part of the Southern Tier route. I-10 has a very nice shoulder and …
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I’m 4 months in of total 11 cycling USA. West Texas, where to sleep😂? from bicycletouring
Charity bike benefits Planned Parenthood of South Texas
By SUSANNA GROVES | www.brownsvilleherald.com
BROWNSVILLE – On Sunday, 80-year old Gene Novogrodsky, women’s rights champion and activist, will embark on a 90-mile bike ride from his home in Brownsville to Rio Grande City. The ride is to support Planned Parenthood of South Texas (PPST), also celebrating it 80th anniversary this year.
According to Stephanie Dominguez, community engagement manager for PPST, “‘Gene’s Ride’ highlights …
Video: City council approves TxDOT’s new sidewalk projects
By Stefante Randall | www.ktre.com
UFKIN, TX (KTRE) -J.P Calloway lives near the intersection of Denman Avenue and Chestnut Street and has concerns with the lack of sidewalks.
“I noticed that a lot of people are walking on the street and you have to move over because obviously you don’t want to hit them and people that are riding their bicycles or in danger like I do when I ride around the neighborhood. I have to take the back route instead of the shortest route,†said Calloway. …
2019 Pace Bend Race and Rain
By ARR | austinmountainbiking.com
As of right now, and we know it can change, Saturday and Sunday races are a go. The heaviest rains appear to be in the AM on Saturday, with rainfall totals dropping off in the afternoon. However, If thunderstorms are in the area then the kids races may get delayed or cancelled.
Sunday’s weather looks perfect. The trail should be is in great shape and actually needs a little rain, very dry and dusty right now.
The Austin Ridge Riders Needs your HELP!
By ARR | austinmountainbiking.com
Pace Bend race is this weekend. We really need some more Course marshals for the Sunday race.
PLEASE sign up to volunteer as a course marshal and ARR will provide:
FREE Breakfast! FREE Lunch! FREE Race Shirt! FREE SCHWAG!!!!!
https://www.bikereg.com/pbr-volunteers
Tour of Corsicana – Crit • Mar 23 2019
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Tour of Corsicana – TT • Mar 23 2019
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Tour of Corsicana – GC • Mar 24 2019
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Tour of Corsicana – RR • Mar 24 2019
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‘Hard Hats for Little Heads’ Program Stopping in FW, Dallas to Donate Bike Helmets
By Taylor Boser | www.nbcdfw.com
More than 1,800 bicycle helmets will be given to Texas children during the month of April.
For Child Safety Month, the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA) Hard Hats for Little Heads program is helping to protect kids from head injuries through donating helmets and educating children and parents on …
Video: Local Team Encourages Cycling for Sport
By: Meredith Avery | www.myhighplains.com
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – A competitive cycling team in Amarillo is showing High Plains teenagers the benefits of racing for sport.
The Yellow Jackets were started in Amarillo a few years ago, and since has formed a Board of Directors, and has more than 27 racing members, and more than 30 members altogether.
Teammates range in age from …