Tavola, Pool Party Iced This Bike Ride

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Yesterday’s bike ride was slow on purpose but today’s wasn’t supposed to be. Biking the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route went north with the wind to Tavola but the return leg wasn’t so easy. Weather during the bike ride: start 86 (58% humidity), partly cloudy, wind S 20 mph, gusts 24 mph. Finish 91 (49% humidity), partly cloudy, wind S 13 mph, gusts 21 mph. I really could feel the gusts when they hit.

At the new entrance to Tavola I stopped and took these photos after crossing the railroad tracks.

The dirt is where the sediment barriers were in place. On my previous bike ride to Tavola a company was removing them. The first photo gives a hint of how the land looked before Tavola came into being.

Making my way to Roman Forest Blvd. through Tavola I stopped at the Shell station to refill my water bottle with ice and water. The wind wasn’t too bad riding west on Roman Forest Blvd. but I knew the headwind was waiting for me atI-69/US59 as the route turns to the south. I managed to maintain my speed at 16 mph biking south with the wind held in check by trees and the roadway but once I was south of Walmart the trees went away and I-69/US59 didn’t offer much blocking as it got flatter. Thankfully I made the right turn onto Valley Ranch Parkway and the wind now was from my left side. This lasted until the Grand Parkway overpass with the road going south.

From there to the finish the wind was always in my face slowing me down.

The Hunters Ridge Village pool opened today and they were having a pool party with free Kona ice cones. I was looking forward to the ice and stopped to get one. This photo shows the pool crowd as I sat on a bench outside the pool area.

After eating most of the ice I was back on the bike to finish the ride about half a mile away at 2:30 pm. The ride began at 11:32 am.

With today’s bike ride I rode 224.25 miles this week and 626.67 miles for May. Fourth week in a row with over 200 miles biked.

I may take a rest day on Sunday.

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Houston officials to find, fix most dangerous intersections after several fatal bike crashes

By Samantha Ketterer | www.chron.com


Rice University Bioengineering graduate student Trenton Piepergerdes, 24, holds up a sign toward a motorist that inched to the crosswalk while the pedestrian light was on at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Main Street Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Houston. BikeHouston, and university students, faculty, and staff gathered to call attention to the dangerous intersection. A woman was fatally struck by a dump truck at the intersection last week. ( Godofredo A. Vasquez / Houston Chronicle )

Houston officials will find the 10 most dangerous intersections in the city and make safety adjustments where possible following a series of fatal bicycle crashes in 2018.

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the initiative on Bike to Work Day, noting that streets need to be safer for bicyclists if the city expects to promote cycling. …

LETTER: On Ride of Silence

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Bicyclist ride up Col. Rowe Boulevard during the Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in McAllen

I read with great interest Thursday’s front page story, “A solemn tour,” on Wednesday’s Ride of Silence held in McAllen to honor cyclists killed on Valley roadways. The Opinion page also had an editorial on Wednesday detailing the depressing, senseless cycling accident accounts.

I fear another bicycle or motorcycle senseless tragedy could easily reoccur in Pharr, yet despite my repeated numerous and unanswered complaints, Pharr City Commissioners and their staff don’t seem to care or act. …

Video: Friday is Bike to Work Day

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There are four “bicycle friendly” cities in North Texas, according to BikeDFW
Friday is National Bike to Work Day, an annual event aimed at promoting the bicycle as a viable option for the morning commute. And depending upon where you live in North Texas, that can be easier said than done.

BikeDFW, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education, support and promotion of safe bicycle use, recognizes four local cities as being “bicycle friendly” …

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Central Texas Digest for May 18

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Safe Kids Day event planned for Saturday at Miller Park

On Saturday, Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center will hold Safe Kids Day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miller Park, 1919 N. First St., in Temple.

This free event is for the family and will have information on safety and wellness.

Activities include bicycle safety, including helmet fitting; Safe Kids Day education; carnival games; nutrition and wellness education; concussion education; face painting; science, technology, engineering and math activities; water safety; fire safety; Teddy Bear clinic; bounce house; arts and crafts; and more.

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Ride of Silence in The Woodlands honors bicyclists injured or killed by motorists

By Patricia Dillon | www.yourconroenews.com


Two dozen bicyclists gathered in the parking lot of Rob Fleming Park for a solemn ride last week.

Some in attendance were there to remember those they had lost while others were simply offering moral support.

Pam Meaux, organizer of the Ride of Silence and a Bike The Woodlands Coalition member, explained to the gathered crowd that they were not alone. Thousands across the globe also were riding in remembrance on Wednesday, May 16.

“This ride is to honor cyclists that have been injured or killed on public highways,” Meaux said. “We also want to promote …

This weekend’s rides: Walnut Creek Epic! Lamppost!

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Saturday we will head out for something a little different and potentially more epic! I created a new route that combines the Walnut Creek bike trail (roughly 13 miles of no cars!) and a shot by McKinney Falls State Park which used to be famous for road racing many years ago The whole route is a full century, but there are options for 50 and 70 miles too. Note that several of us will …

North Texas celebrates National Bike to Work Day

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DALLAS – It’s National Bike to Work Day, a day to encourage people to find another way to get where they are going.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is offering free bike safety checks as well as refreshments at several stations starting at 7 a.m. …

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Recovery and Easy Effort Bike Ride

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After watching the Giro d’Italia today I left on the bike ride at 11:27 am. The plan was for an easy ride on the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route so I didn’t push hard and the wind helped me with that decision. Weather during the bike ride: start 88 (55% humidity), partly cloudy, wind SW 15 mph, gusts 20 mph. Finish 94 (43% humidity), a few clouds, wind S 10, gusts 20 mph.

I was okay as long as I didn’t have a headwind, nothing unusual about that. The rest stop at the Huffman Chevron was about 25 minutes as I ate some snack bars, drank cold water and checked email on my phone. Not in a hurry was the plan. Earlier I saw another cyclist on Pinehurst Trail and waved. He was in a bigger hurry than I was, My 13.5 mph average speed speaks to how easy I rode.

The weather is more like July than May but I don’t mind. As I tell people who ask how I ride in the heat, it is not hot as long as I am moving.

Mileage standings: 190 miles this week, 592.49 miles for May, 67.5 miles away from my goal.

Finished the ride at 2:11 pm.

No change in the weather for Saturday. More biking on tap.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest May 17th 2018

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Solemn tour: Ride of Silence honors cyclists killed on roadways

MOLLY SMITH | www.themonitor.com


McALLEN — Two hundred cyclists gathered Wednesday night to ride for Melissa, Eddie and other cyclists who have been killed or injured by drivers on roadways across the Rio Grande Valley, the nation and the world.

This year, one cyclist has been killed in the McAllen metro area — 32-year-old Melissa Robles, who was fatally struck from behind by a driver on Feb. 19 as she was riding with her brother on South Second Street. …

Morning Ride solo out, back with John and Paula

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Pearl Juvi ride

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Bike The Woodlands

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May 12 at 8:22pm ·
Join us for Bike the Woodlands Day May 19th! Lots of stuff happening! Where else can you find in one place Bicycle World, Bikeland, Bike Lane, Sun & Ski, Tile Roofs of Texas, Inc., Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Kid’s BIke Rodeo, The Woodlands Cycling Club, Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association (GHORBA) Mountain BIke Skills Track, Interfaith Bicycle Donation, Kid’s Bike Rodeo, Live Music with J. B. Barnett, Food Trucks, BIke Month Tee Shirts, Bike Gallery, inflatables for kids, free Snow Cone for riding your bike?

Austin Cycling Meetup

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Bike shipments to retailers up slightly in April

by BRAIN Staff | www.bicycleretailer.com

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Product Suppliers Association members shipped 218,741 bikes to retailers in April, up from 217,980 for the same month in 2017, a nominal 0.3 percent increase. But dollars were way up, about 14 percent month on month, accounting for $114.7 million. That’s up from $101.1 million in April 2017.

The BPSA categories with the biggest dollar growth for the month were full-suspension 29ers …

Family of cyclist killed in McAllen sues driver in fatal collision

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EDINBURG — The family of an avid cyclist who was killed in an accident earlier this year filed a wrongful death lawsuit with the Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office Tuesday against the driver of the vehicle that fatally struck her.

The civil lawsuit alleges that driver Samuel Molina engaged “in certain acts and/or omissions which …

Hey TX DPS, learn your bike laws.

by gerunk | www.reddit.com

Got pulled over on a group ride ride outside of Harris County in Waller, TX. The group was sticking perfectly to the right side of the road at around 20-25mph, and it was just some little back road anyway.

Suddenly, a DPS officer drives up and pulls all of us over. He proceeds to yell at us, and then tells us we should in fact be riding AGAINST traffic, on the wrong side of the road.

Ok I know not everyone knows bike laws but how dumb do you have to be to tell a vehicle to ride into oncoming traffic, especially when PUBLIC SAFETY is your job title?!

Ok so we proceed to reasonably explain to him why that’s not true and he’s wrong, and he gets really mad and just drives off.

Anyway, it was brought to the DPS office’s attention and that officer is getting a bit of a speech now, but it’s still ridiculous.

tldr; contrary to what the department of public safety thinks, bicycles don’t have to ride into oncoming traffic. never thought i’d be saying this. …

Checklist for a Cycling Holiday In Texas

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Whether along the Lance Armstrong Bikeway or the Southern Walnut Creek Bike Trail, a cycling holiday in Texas means not only fresh air but also lots of exercise. More and more people are discovering that cycling is the perfect way to combine holidays and fitness. Not only health aspects promote the fun of cycling, but also nature can be experienced and enjoyed on bike tours that are particularly intense. You may want to cycle on vacation or just want to be mobile and active in a particular resort – the exercise in the fresh air makes you forget the stress in everyday life quickly.

Remember that if you pack smartly and rely on the right equipment, then the bike tour becomes an all-around carefree holiday. Here are some tips on all the essentials needed for the perfect bike trip including what equipment, accessories, and clothing you should have. …

Active Tyler will plan for bike lanes, walking trails, more

By Erin Mansfield | tylerpaper.com


Regional planners are seeking public input on where new bike lanes, walking trails and equestrian trails should be built in the region.

The Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization held a reception on Thursday night at East Texas Brewing Company to gather public feedback.

The organization does transportation planning for most parts of Smith County, including the cities of Arp, Bullard, Hideaway, Lindale, New Chapel Hill, Noonday, Troup, Tyler, Whitehouse and Winona. …

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