After Some Persistence, The Mystery Of The Missing Crosswalk Is Finally Solved
GAIL DELAUGHTER | www.houstonpublicmedia.org
We make a return visit to a challenging intersection where pedestrians had to take the long way around.
In May 2017 we went to check out an unusual situation in northwest Houston, at the intersection where Randon Road and Mangum Road meet West 43rd Street.
A neighbor told us the intersection was missing a crosswalk. That meant you had to walk all the way around just to get to the bus stop on the other side of the street. …
Group seeks to improve cyclist safety, awareness
Odessa American | www.oaoa.com
The Permian Basin Bicyclist Association gathered Monday evening to present and develop possible plans to help make the roads safer for bicyclists in the Permian Basin.
Bicyclists, business owners and city officials voiced their …
Cyclist group wants safer roads
By Paul Wedding | www.oaoa.com
A number of recent deaths have affected the bicyclist community in the Permian Basin, and members of that community are coming out of the woodwork to find ways they can make the streets of Midland and Odessa a safer place to ride. ,,,
First ride with the boys and JJ’s new co pilot bike
Jason Salas | www.strava.com
Video: Austin couple bikes over 500 miles for HIV, AIDS charity
By Spectrum News Staff | www.spectrumlocalnews.com
AUSTIN, Texas — A cycling couple took their friends and their bikes to California for one of the biggest rides of their lives — all for a good cause.
The ride aims to:
Fund the work of centers providing free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing and prevention services
Raise awareness to end the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS
Provide a positive, life affirming experience for people affected by HIV/AIDS
Grow community of activists, volunteers,ambassadors fighting to end AIDS
Honor those who have passed from AIDS-related causes
The AIDS/LifeCycle event has cyclists ride from …
Pflugerville Police Reward Kids’ ‘Cool Moves’
By Tony Cantu | patch.com
Starting on June 18 through August, police will be on the lookout for children practicing safety to reward them with ice cream.
PFLUGERVILLE, TX — Police will be on the lookout for kids out in public through the summer, not to issue citations but to reward them for safe behavior.
The Pflugerville Police Department’s Cool Moves program rewards children for being safe over the summer. Starting Monday, June 18 through Friday, Aug. 31, the police department will be on the lookout for children showing Cool Moves. Youth caught by the police looking …
12-year-old boy on bicycle hits car in north Abilene
by Jamie Burch & Scott Martin | ktxs.com
ABILENE, Texas — A 12-year-old Abilene boy is OK after hitting a car while riding his bicycle on Tuesday morning.
The boy was riding his bicycle on North 18th Street, near the old Fannin Elementary School, when the collision occurred at …
Road linking west side roads set to open after years of delays
by Simon Williams | kfoxtv.com
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — A road linking heavily traveled west side roads is expected to open after years of delay.
Starting Tuesday, drivers will be able to head down Isela Rubalcava from Spur 16 to I-10 Gateway in one continuous span.
That’s a big change as the road used to turn to dirt a quarter mile before reaching Spur 16.
Canutillo Independent School District said that about 6,000 people use the road daily. The connection could speed things along for them.
In addition to connecting Spur 16 to I-10 Gateway, the project includes a four-lane roadway, bicycle lanes, …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Do you like safe streets and free food? Do you know the difference between a "high comfort" and a "low comfort" bike lane? Or that you can use a phone app to report dangerous situations to the City of… https://t.co/RTANfoTpvY
— RUCT (@ricecycling) June 20, 2018
Lawson Craddock Youth Cycling League – Session 3 is full! Information email will be sent Friday evening. See you Monday campers.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 20, 2018
Tfw… Your shoes are barely got dry from riding in the rain the day before, and today you ride on trainer just to get them soaking wet again ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ #texassummer
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) June 20, 2018
#hotnt can you hear the banjos? https://t.co/FAzNDNOTHb
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 19, 2018
Can you spare a minute to help Jatin Konchady? https://t.co/pDs9bRyMGH
— Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) June 19, 2018
Welcome to our new member Pace! RT @pacebikeshare: #Austin, we’re so happy to be in your city. We’re looking forward to the miles we’ll spend together. Now get out there and explore Austin on our blue and white two wheelers! #ridePace pic.twitter.com/ywOiFq7rjB
— Movability (@Movability) June 19, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) June 19, 2018
Ladies, meet other female cyclists at this eventhttps://t.co/ezxDcPi3Fm pic.twitter.com/YaV5nOsfSe
— Austin 360 (@austin360) June 19, 2018
Get excited Dallas! Early Bird Registration for the second annual #DallasBikeRide opens in ONE MONTH! Mark your calendar now 🗓
#dallasevents #bikedallas pic.twitter.com/NON5R1RAKq
— Dallas Bike Ride (@dallasbikeride) June 19, 2018
#rat1000 Almost back to Texas @ Oklahoma/ Texas… https://t.co/PVahgsR0zv
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 19, 2018
The #t4krockies riders had an awesome time touring @pearlizumi yesterday in Louisville, CO! Thanks #PEARLiZUMi for hosting us! #endureandenjoy365 #T4K2018 #texas4000 #cycling pic.twitter.com/3IksmS0YiH
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 19, 2018
Gear up and get ready for #DallasBikeRide! 🚲 You don't want to miss your only chance to bike the streets of Dallas completely car-free. Keep an eye out for registration opening soon. 👀#bikelife #bikedallas pic.twitter.com/FL6Jl50HKa
— Dallas Bike Ride (@dallasbikeride) June 18, 2018
Love clouds when they throw me Shade on bike. @HotternHell100 #Texas #Heat Training pic.twitter.com/0eN8pJoKB2
— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) June 19, 2018
New bicyclist fatality stats from @NHTSAgov bicyclist intoxication (.08+BAC) in fatal crashes has fallen ~18% since 2007 https://t.co/c85S2j4mel
— Ken McLeod 🚴🚵ðŸƒðŸš² (@Kenmcld) June 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/1009093554642345985
Campus Bike Alliance has started a petition for bike lanes on Speedway. Sign it to make UT campus more bike friendly! https://t.co/Erng1BDiBu
— Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) June 19, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/cq7ac8h04W
We're riding out at 8 AM for summer!
A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Cree… https://t.co/1p0l6ENcqn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2018
New Event Firecracker Mountain Bike Ride – McKinney, TX https://t.co/Qx7qvYZdq9
Firecracker Mountain Bike Ride, July 4th, 6:15am Erwin Park in McKinney
Join Performance Bike of Plano in hosting our first annual Firecracker Mountain Bike Ride at Erwin… https://t.co/XzHaNJXIzH
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2018
New Event Heroes Ride – Conroe, TX Heroes Ride at Conroe, TXhttps://t.co/w8sYZoIcsrhttps://t.co/LExlpUQPGE
Heroes Ride – 25 mile ride 25 miles see event details $40
A bike ride to remember and honor our fallen 1st Responders
… https://t.co/hp1qB3pHEF— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2018
New Event No Country for Old Men – Alpine, TX N C O M at Alpine, TXhttps://t.co/dU5z5dtfwRhttps://t.co/3B3LJdPZy8https://t.co/EQlI6Zhz16
Category Distance Start Fee
Solo Ed Tom Bell 208 Mile 208 miles 7:00 AM $145
Tandem Ed Tom Bell 208 Mile 208 … https://t.co/k3A0te724X— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2018
New Event Government Canyon [Beginner] – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/3bhCqwJnLS
We are meeting at Government Canyon for a Mountain Bike ride. We will ride the frontcountry trails. There is a fe… https://t.co/t5H4myZf9y
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2018
