Texas Bicycling News Digest December 18th 2017

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C.A.M.P. Aggie Mentors Surprise Students With Bicycle Donations

By Spring Branch ISD | today.tamu.edu


Treasure Forest Elementary students in Houston received some unexpected gifts from C.A.M.P. (Caring Aggies Mentoring Program) Aggie mentors: 26 shiny new bicycles and a lesson in the power of living your values.

C.A.M.P. is a mentoring program through the Houston A&M Club, a Texas A&M University alumni group.

For Principal Celeste Barretto, the impact of the C.A.M.P. mentoring program at her school is obvious – the program’s motto of selfless giving is benefiting school culture and …

Waco: Police officers, staff, buy replacement for boy’s stolen bike

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WACO, Texas (KWTX) Waco police officers and staffers stepped up to buy a replacement bicycle for a local boy whose bike was stolen. …

Urban Trails and Bikeways

Austin Ridge Riders | www.bikemojo.com

In case people have not seen this or maybe you want to comment – here is a link to a map of what the City of Austin has planned for urban trails and bike ways. ArcGIS Web Application is the map itself. Make sure you scroll around to see other parts of the City.

https://data.austintexas.gov/stories…eid=7cba35865e is the page to make comments and such. …

It’s been done. Six laps of Lake Georgetown in one ride.

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Todd Denham of Georgetown. I think it’s safe to call him an ultra-marathoner.

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First Bike Ride in a Week

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It has been a week since my last bike ride mostly because of the weather. It is overcast today but I was optimistic that I could ride so I set off at 12:28 PM on my Blue Norcross AL bike. With the overcast sky I decided to stay close to home and rode the Kingwood streets for a total of 12.8 miles. This was enough for me to reach and pass my year’s goal of 7,430 miles and hit 7,437 miles. I am at 137 miles for December which is 13 miles short of my first goal.

I thought I would ride farther but it started to rain lightly while I was in Woodridge Forest and after that it was off and on. during the last couple of miles the rain picked up some but not enough to get me really wet.

The temperature was 68 during the ride with a NE wind at 6 mph. I overdressed with shorts, leg warmers, long sleeve thermal jersey and windbreaker jacket. Around 3 or 4 miles into the ride I got warm and opened the zippers on the jacket and jersey some. While I probably didn’t need the leg warmers I was glad I had them on when the rain fell and they kept me dry.

Finishing the ride at 1:26 PM was sooner than I planned but with the possible rain I figured to play it safe.

The next few days will be warm but rain is in the forecast so I might get to ride. Winter arrives in a few days but the days will start getting longer daylight; more bike riding time.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest December 17th 2017

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UPCOMING RIDES

Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org

Ride Across Johnson County
Sun, December 24, 2017 9:00 AM Commerce St, Burleson, Tx ( RR Tracks )
LBJ Grasslands
Sat, December 30, 2017 9:00 AM 400 N Miller St, Decatur, TX
Ain’t No Sissy Ride
Sun, December 31, 2017 9:00 AM Springtown Highschool, Springtown, Tx
Bicycles Inc. – Century of the Month
Sat, January 13, 2018 9:00 AM Bicycles Inc. – Arlington
Grandview Gallop
Sun, January 14, 2018 9:00 AM 106 S Walnut St, Venus, TX 76084

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Texas Bicycling News Digest December 16th 2017

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Santa, Academy, reward excellent students with brand new bikes

By MARK REAGAN | www.brownsvilleherald.com


Students in the first through third grades at Garden Park Elementary received a special visit from Santa Claus on Friday morning.
And 30 of those students, 10 from each grade who had perfect attendance, great grades and no problems with discipline, each received a brand new bike and helmet from Academy Sports + Outdoors. …

Academy Sports + Outdoors Hosts 16th Annual Bike Donation Program

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HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Academy Sports + Outdoors will host more than 115 bike donation events throughout the month of December to help recognize and reward deserving students in various cities. Since 2001, the sporting goods retailer has worked with various local communities, schools and non-profits to recognize students for their academic performance, perfect attendance, good behavior and/or need. …

Go Inside Dallas’ New Cycling Plans As Bike Share Companies Flood the Streets

BY RANI MONSON | www.dmagazine.com


A rush of rental bikes and the ensuing backlash against ‘urban litter’ have again raised the question of whether this city can handle two-wheeled lifestyle choices.

They’re everywhere. And bright. They’re maybe not the color you’d pick for your own, but that’s the whole point of these bike-share rentals in Dallas. They stick out on streets and sidewalks like highlighted text, perhaps imploring the city to improve its biking infrastructure through sheer critical mass—or …

CITY OF AMARILLO, TEXAS NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY,DECEMBER 18, 2017, AT 11:00 A.M. ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE SIMMS MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 808 SOUTH BUCHANAN ST, ROOM 203, AMARILLO TEXAS
Please note: The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee may take up items out of the order shown on any Agenda. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee reserves the right to discuss all or part of any item in an executive session at any time during a meeting or work session, as necessary and allowed by state law. Votes or final decisions are made only in open Regular or Special meetings,
not in either a work session or executive session. …

Bicycle Sales Representative in HOUSTON, Texas

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Bicycle Sales Representative: Responsibilities Make sure all customers have a positive experience at the shop Teach customers about bicycles, parts, and accessories Assist in shipping and receiving of inventory Assist in educational clinics and events promoting cycling in the community Lead group rides with customers Merchandising and branding of products sold in the shop. High School / GED required. Candidates must pass background check. Convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis; convictions will not necessarily bar a candidate’s employment.

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