by Scott Engle | montgomerycountypolicereporter.com
This morning as I drove from Conroe to the Grangerland area I spotted a small boy at FM 3083 and FM 2090. Several bicycles were lined up along the property and a scooter. At first I felt sorry for him thinking he was selling his bicycles to get a someone else something for Christmas. I made a u-turn and went back with intentions of just …
• Distance:  25-30 miles• Roll Out: 9:00 am• Pace: 14-17 mph• Details:   This ride will take you through the upper valley winding around most likely stopping at the Anthony Country Club for a short rest break.  Use the restroom, get a coffee, fill up your water bottles.  We will return to start via a slightly different route.•  This is a weekl…
CyclingSwami. START LOCATION Performance Bike 50mile. Buda, Kyle, Five mile Dam
Saturday, Dec 30, 2017, 8:00 AM
Performance Bike 4040 South Lamar Blvd, 78704 Austin, TX
2 Austin Cyclists Went
MEET at 8:00. WHEELS ROLL at 8:15 SHARP. Please get there in time to get ready.This is a no DROP ride. We will regroup a few times, but please bring a map and cue sheet if you don’t know the route. Novice & Intermediate Group levels. Nov 14-15 AVG, Int 16-18 AVG. Please know we love having new people join us and we run the same route for 1 month. …
Each course is considered EPIC by most mountain bikers’ standards with all distances riding to the far north end of the Franklin Mountain State Park. The 50 and the 35 make a large loop ar… https://t.co/xm09pFePU9
To Kirbyville, Texas *
To Kountz and the Relax Inn *
Coldspring, Texas and a Warmshowers host *
Montgomery, Texas and the KOA campground *
Navasota, Texas and the Trinity Lutheran Church *
Burton, Texas and American Thanksgiving *
To Austin, Texas and Road Angel 2 *
Austin, Texas and a Warmshowers host * …
Cedric Golden Nicole Villalpando | www.statesman.com
Donovan Clay, 16, was more than surprised Thursday when he walked out of the shower to see a new bike by the Christmas tree in his apartment.
“We’ve helped you get to school,†said Steve Shannon of Waste Connections. Employees bought and built bikes for about 200 kids around Austin, including Donovan.
Jayden Griffin, 5, checks out his new bike, which he built through the program, Earn-A-Bike.
For months, Jayden Griffin had waited for this moment.
He had attended classes. Studied every part of a bike. Learned how to ride safely. And on a rainy Saturday morning, he finally built his bike, a sweet blue-and-black ride with training wheels.
It is his first bike, and he handled it with care, peering over and under the handlebars, studying the rims and pedals from curious angles. Finally, he sat down, and cautiously …
When looking for a new bike, the confused Santa will ask the shop assistant for brands such as Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen or at least Rudolph.
Then he’ll consider buying a fat bike.
He’ll save himself the trouble of explaining to the police why he travels with a herd of deer in heavy traffic.
It is the season of giving, and Fort Worth cyclists from eleven different area clubs rallied together to bring the gift of bikes to neighbors who will truly enjoy them. Through the Wheel Love virtual event on Facebook, Team Bicycles Inc., WheelBrothers, Fort Worth Bike Association, Dallas Off-Road Bike Association, Team Tornado Alley, Manly Bulge Bike Club, North Tarrant Cycling Club, Bike Friendly Fort Worth, Bike Friendly Mid Cities, Velo Gold, and …
An older bike messenger with Tourette syndrome and autism walked into a bar.
No joke. Really, no joke.
The incident is included in a proposed decision issued this month by state Administrative Law Judge Rebecca S. Smith in a case involving officialdom’s challenge of the renewal of an alcoholic beverage license held by Bottom Bracket Social Club.
The San Antonio bar, opened in 2013, has had some travails but seems to have found a niche in the world of selling alcoholic beverages and providing entertainment for profit. …
Struggling parents are getting a big gift under the tree this holiday season thanks to several local organizations.
For dozens of Coastal Bend children, Christmas came early, but it wasn’t Santa bringing the good cheer. For eight years now, Bay Area Bicycles has partnered with local radio stations and volunteer groups to give wheels to youngsters who might not otherwise have a bicycle. …
With heavy traffic on the region’s roadways, cyclists are looking for safer routes to protect riders from large trucks and debris. The Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization wants to aid the cycling community.
The MPO at its public policy board meeting Monday discussed increasing the amount of money to be allotted for a study that would analyze the feasibility of a thoroughfare between Midland and Odessa. …
HARLINGEN — Many kids would love a new bike for Christmas.
But young William Carlson is just fine going without one for awhile.
The second of four boys, William is an average 7-year-old boy who enjoys science and the outdoors. …
Oh, right, I’m so offended by all those terrible bike-share bikes showing up around town, polluting the landscape by their unaesthetic presence. No, I’m not. You know what does offend me? Cars. Trucks. Last time I checked, bikes weren’t giving kids leukemia. …
Prebid: 01/11/18 2:00 PM
Solicitation Title: Construction of a 10′ Wide Bike/Pedestrian Trail
Status: bidding Report: 8301701
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Keller
Scope: Construction of a 10′ wide bike/pedestrian trail and other improvements.
Notes: Deadline for questions is 01/16/18, 2:00 PM. A Non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at Thursday, 01/11/18, 2:00 PM, at the Keller City Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Room 106.
Plans: From Designer. non-refundable deposit of $75.00 per set.
Bond: 5% bid bond
Owner Type: Public
Christmas came early on Friday for 50 Austin area kids. It came in the form of a brand new bike.
Every bike came with a smile. And as names were called out anticipation became exhilaration. A total of 50 children received bikes at St. Mary’s Church. It didn’t take long for wheels to start spinning as the kids took test rides. …
SAN ANGELO, TX — Six Concho Valley children who recently entered the foster care system will have a merrier Christmas thanks to local Republican organizations. …
This Saturday we return to MJs via Mt. Bonnell! The route is 62 miles and can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/10498583. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!
Sunday is our usual …
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Join us this Sat. 12/23 for a fun ride. Winter is all about base miles.
Two days before Christmas and it is 80 degrees but definitely warm enough for a bike ride. Rolling out at 11:21 AM under an overcast sky the wind was stiff. I found out at the end of the bike ride why it felt that way: 12 mph from the south with 28 mph gusts. Not much of an issue riding north on the “Kingwood-Community Drive-Valley Ranch” route but the stretch back to the south at the Community Drive u-turn was tough. I rode my Blue Norcross AL bike some variety which rode nice and smooth with the wider tires but the extra weight became apparent pedaling into the wind. I had a chance to rest some while I rode west from Loop 494 on Community Drive to I-69/US59 with traffic backed up about 1/2 mile from the traffic light. It moved slowly but once I got to the incline up to the traffic light I rode on the shoulder to the light where I waited for it to change. When it changed I rode slowly waiting for an opening to move to the left to make the turn south on the service road. The car behind me was kind enough to let me over and make the turn.
Riding downhill from the Grand Parkway intersection should have been easy but the headwind made me pedal. Traffic was more than usual on the road before I turned into Valley Ranch at the Texaco station, probably due to the holiday. I was surprised to see the New Caney ISD schools were still in session and letting out in Valley Ranch and later in Briar Tree as I rode by. Humble ISD schools closed after last Friday classes.
While biking through Woodridge Forest early in the ride I stopped to take this two photo to show the wind blowing strong.
The cold front is on the way and at the time I finished the ride (1:24 PM) it was around Navasota. From the 80 degree temperature during the bike ride it will drop into the 40’s on Saturday. No more biking until after Christmas I suspect.
