Texas Bicycling News Digest July 4th 2018

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Texas 4000 for Cancer riders pass through La Crosse enroute to Anchorage

Emily Pyrek | lacrossetribune.com


The world’s longest charity bike tour pedaled through La Crosse on Wednesday, halfway into their 70-day trek from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska.

More than 60 students from the University of Texas at Austin are taking part in the 2018 Texas 4000 for Cancer, a fundraiser ride now its 15th year. Having departed Austin on June 1, the group rolled through the Coulee Region on …

4th of July Ride

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July 4th ride—with a parade

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Burn Your Bund 2018

Richard Salinas II | www.strava.com

Steel feels comfortable, Carbon feels faster

Momo Ortiz | www.strava.com

Video: Shoal Creek Conservancy wants to extend trail to north of the Domain

By: Yoojin Cho | www.kxan.com


AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Shoal Creek Conservancy wants to turn a 4-mile trail into a 13-mile walking and biking path. The organization released its ambitious plan to improve and extend the existing Shoal Creek Trail in downtown.

“It presents a vision for Shoal Creek and vision for improving the existing trail,” said Joanna Wolaver, executive director of the Conservancy. …

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Craddock supporting hurricane recovery with Tour de France auction

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Texan puts up custom Lake shoes to help support damaged Houston velodrome

American Lawson Craddock is using his return to the Tour de France as a platform to help his hometown of Houston, Texas, as it recovers from damage left behind in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, which caused massive flooding across the city last year.

The 26-year-old EF Education First-Drapac rider announced on Twitter and Instagram that he will be auctioning a …

Six Texas Rallies Every Cyclist Should Pedal—A Photo Essay

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FrankenBike Houston #89: SATURDAY

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FrankenBike Houston #89 – Presented by Bike Texas, The Energy Corridor District and Independence Brewing Company – will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10am-4pm at Hickory Hollow Restaurant – 101 Heights Blvd, Houston, Texas 77007. …

City council to vote in anticipation of bike share program

By PHILLIP ERICKSEN | www.wacotrib.com


Waco City Council members are set to cast their first votes Tuesday related to a bike share program that could be riding toward Waco.

The ordinance revision would allow bike share vendors with proper authorization to build bike racks on city …

Over $50K raised at Mesquite Rotary Club’s annual bike rally

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Rodeo Road Rally draws in over 1,200 cyclists

The Mesquite Rotary Club’s 22nd Rodeo Road Rally, the organization’s annual charity fundraising bike ride, was held on Saturday. Cyclists from all over Texas and some out of state began their 20-, 42- or 65-mile course at the Mesquite Rodeo Convention Center. …

Video: College students biking 4,000 miles to raise money for cancer research

By George Smith | www.wkow.com


MADISON (WKOW) — College students raising money for cancer research got some much-needed rest Monday night in Madison.

A group of University of Texas students are on a 4,000 mile bike ride from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska.

They rode from Milwaukee to …

Birthday ride was only supposed to be 44 but it was so nice outside

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Committed to Evil Worm

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1st ride back after PT meetings

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CenterPoint Trail from Sims Bayou to W Airport Blvd

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Bid on CenterPoint Trail from Sims Bayou to W Airport Blvd in Through Centerpoint Easement From Sims Bayou To W Airport Blvd Along Hiram Clarke Road
Bid Date & Time: 07/25/18 10:00 AM Prebid: 07/11/18 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: CenterPoint Trail from Sims Bayou to W Airport Blvd
Owner Solic Number: 18842-CT01 Status: bidding Report: 8750079
Country : United States State: TX County: Harris
Location: Through Centerpoint Easement From Sims Bayou To W Airport Blvd Along Hiram Clarke Road
Est. Low Value: $1,035,000 Est. High Value: $1,171,000
Scope: This project is to construct a hike and bike trail. Work to include concrete paving, concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps, midblock crossings, and landscaping. Also includes 9,180 SY of concrete bike trail, 11,050 SY of cement stabilized base, 7,500 SF of concrete sidewalk, 4,000 CY of excavation and fill and 3 acre of landscaping including irrigation. Construction in, on, or near existing roadways will require a traffic control plan. Construction also requires the implementation of storm water pollution prevention plan and features. Disposal of any excess material and debris is the responsibility of the contractor. All disturbed areas are to be hydro-mulch seeded as indicated on plans. See attached file.
Notes: A site visit will be held on 07/11/18 at 10:00 AM, at the 300 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas 77024. Request for Proposal Information must be received by Noon Tuesday July 17, 2018. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.
Plans: From CivCast USA / Amtek Information Service, Inc., 4001 Sherwood Lane, PO Box 692303, Houston, TX 77092, ph: 281-376-4577.

Valley bike-share push gathers steam

By RICK KELLEY | www.valleymorningstar.com

WESLACO — A Valley-wide bike share program that won’t cost any public dollars continues to ride ahead.

Ron Garza, executive director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, said this week he visited Austin to evaluate that city’s bike-share plan and how it is evolving.

“They have B-Cycle, which is what McAllen has,” he said. “But they just approved two other dockless vendors, one of which is Ofo, and something called Pace. So they’re moving into this dockless area, also.” …

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A Lady With A Heart Pump Bike Ride

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Wheels down at 10:28 am for today’s bike ride on the “May Park Community Center – Huffman” route. I bicycled 40.9 miles putting July at 104.16 miles. Weather during the bike ride: start 85 (72% Humidity), Mostly cloudy, wind SW 7 mph. Finish 93 (53% humidity), Partly cloudy, wind W 7 mph.

After yesterday’s bike ride I connected the PowerPod to my computer and installed new firmware version 6.4. One of the improvements is a much shorter calibration period at the beginning of the ride. Previously it was 8 minutes but now is 90 seconds. Before rolling the Canyon out of the garage I pushed the “start” button and the green LED flashed a few times and by the time I got to the gate about 20 feet away the Elemnt showed 0 watts meaning the PowerPod was awake and connected. By the time I rode to the end of the driveway watts showed on the Elemnt much quicker than before. During the ride I noticed the watts seemed higher than before (I tweaked a couple of settings) and more realistic like when I rode into a headwind the watts would increase and with a tailwind watts would be lower. I am pleased after one ride.

With a light wind I rode at a good pace without any issues. My first stop was at the May Community Center on Wolf Road to refill my water bottle. As I walked in the lady at the front desk asked how I was doing and I replied, “Hot.” After filling the bottle I went outside and stood under the portico enjoying the breeze and cooling off. After a couple of minutes the lady from the reception desk came out and we chatted about how far I was biking and life. She told me she is a heart transplant candidate on the waiting list and then she pointed out the heart pump she wears. She has worn it for 4 1/2 years and it has done a good job. Because of that she asked to not be at the top of the list. She told me about missing swimming and showers but baths are good too. We thanked God for the blessing we each have she went to her car and I got back on the bike. Photos of the May Center.

Bike Ride May Center Huffman

Biking from the center to FM 2100 was into the wind requiring more power and the PowerPod showed that. For a change when I got the traffic light at FM 2100 a car in front of me tripped the light and I made the left turn onto FM 2100 south without waiting. The trip to the Huffman Chevron took me through a section of new asphalt where a new school is under construction west of FM 2100. Also I saw the construction right away for the 8 foot pipe that will carry water from the Trinity River to Lake Houston. This also crossed the road when I was going to the May Center.

Arriving at the Huffman Chevron I took a 20 minute break to eat a couple of granola bars, drink water and cool down. The ride summary at that point.

Wahoo Ride Summary Huffman Chevron

Wahoo Ride Summary Huffman Chevron

After checking my emails and refilling the water bottle I was back on the bike to finish the remaining 11+ miles.

I set a good pace bicycling west on FM 1960 until I was over Lake Houston when the “light” wind started to slow me down but the traffic started passing by and broke the wind enough that I increased my speed. My overall average speed was up to 14.4 mph and stayed there until I was at Town Center park in Kingwood where the starts and stops took their toll. I finished the ride at 1:54 pm.

Tomorrow’s weather forecast calls for rain and it is July 4th so biking probably will not happen. Thursday looks a little drier.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

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Texas Bicycling News Digest July 2nd 2018

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3rd family member charged in Kyle bicyclist hit-and-run

By: Andy Jechow | www.kxan.com


KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — A nephew of the man accused of hitting and killing a bicyclist in Kyle and then driving away has been charged with tampering with evidence and false report to a police officer.

Kevin Sean Deleon, 31, is the third member of the same family to be charged in connection with the hit-and-run that killed 53-year-old John Lyon of Kyle. …

Bid on Bicycle BMX Course in Laredo

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Bicycle BMX Course
Bid Date & Time: 07/13/18 4:00 PM
Status: design Report: 8748104
Country : United States State: TX County: Webb Location: Laredo
Scope: DESIGN-BUILD: Design and construct a bicycle BMX course in the area by the shiloh bike trails trail head.
Notes: Questions regarding the project should be directed to Mr. Rogelio Rivera, P .E., City Engineer at(956)791-7346 (rrin:ra(r/ici.laredo. tx.us).
Plans: From Owner, See attached file.
Owner Type: Public

Austin -> San Antone – proof that I don’t need a car!

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Get out what you put in

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Ride with Nahum

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Afternoon Ride

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OMG The West Side of North Shore

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