Texas Bicycling News Digest November 13th 2017

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On the road: Input sought on Texas 31

By Jimmy Isaac | www.news-journal.com


Kilgore and state highway leaders want to hear from the public about widening Texas 31.
Meanwhile, Gregg County looks to continue leveraging its resources to start construction on certain road projects sooner than even state engineers anticipate.
The Texas Department of Transportation has scheduled a public hearing about widening Texas 31 at …

… Engineers say they also are considering redesigning Texas 31’s alignment to improve its grading and curves, and they want to incorporate sidewalks and bicycle lanes wherever they determine them to be appropriate. …

New bike trails at McKinney Roughs: Soft, flowy and free on Nov. 24

Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com


Pam LeBlanc checks out a trail at McKinney Roughs Nature Park on Monday, Nov. 13. The trails open to the public on Nov. 24. Stephen Spillman for the American-Statesman

McKinney Roughs Nature Park is preparing to open 13 miles of trail to mountain bikers in a few weeks, and I enlisted pro mountain bike rider and REI instructor Cindy Abbott this morning to give me a tour. …

Bid on University Trail Phase II Construction in Richardson

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Prebid: 11/29/17 2:00 PM Prebid Mandatory: yes
Solicitation Title: University Trail Phase II Construction
Owner Solic Number: 01-18 Status: bidding Report: 8197866
Country : United States State: TX County: Dallas Location: Richardson
Est. Low Value: $772,000 Est. High Value: $772,000
Scope: Construction of 10′ wide concrete hike and bike trail, including minor demo of existing concrete flat-work, construction of pedestrian ramps, relocation of fire hydrants, provision and execution of traffic control plans, provision and installation of required signage, and all other project elements …

Tour De Cypresswood Trails ( Beginner )

Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017, 5:00 PM

100 Acre Wood Preserve
14236 W Cypress Forest Dr Houston, TX

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Bike Friendly Richardson Presents: Black Friday Ride #9

Bike Friendly Richardson | bikefriendlyrichardson.org


It’s that time of year again. It’s the time to AVOID all the big crowds at the shopping mall, work off that Thanksgiving dinner and have a fun ride around town.

You are invited to attend Bike Friendly Richardson‘s NINTH (that’s right, 9th) annual Black Friday Ride. Started nine years ago as the inaugural ride that launched Bike Friendly Richardson (which makes us 8 years old), the Black Friday Ride gives folks an alternative way to kick off the holiday season. This is a casual paced ride that will …

City poised to open streets to ‘dockless’ bike sharing

By Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com


A rainbow of bicycles likely is coming to Houston sidewalks soon, so long as the yellow, green, orange and gray bikes do not get blacklisted by a skeptical City Council.

Houston officials are poised to open the city to at least six dockless bike-sharing companies that will distribute the readily-available cycles throughout the 11 council districts – something council members stressed is a …

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Train, Warm Weather Bike Ride

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Before starting today’s bike ride I saw some comments on Nextdoor.com about Northpark Drive and a train stopped. I wasn’t sure I should bike the route I planned but I decided to go ahead and ride the “New Caney – Gene Campbell Road” route. When I got to the railroad crossing on Knox Road the train was gone so no problem. Later when I returned to Kings Manor no sign of any train mishap there.

After running a couple of errands I got started on the ride at 11:10 AM. The temperature was 75 with some sunshine. I almost opted for a short sleeve jersey only but sanity prevailed and I wore a long sleeve one and a short sleeve jersey. As long as I was in the sun I was just right but riding in the shade I was glad I wore the long sleeves.

After not biking on Sunday my legs were rested and I set a solid pace. The NE 6 mph wind wasn’t an issue either. I slowly built my overall aver speed up to 15.4 mph and held it there for several miles starting on Gene Campbell Blvd., FM 1314 and the side streets. Average watts got up to 109 but settled at 103 by the end of the ride.

With the cooler weather I didn’t stop to refill my water bottle and the ice water was still cold at the 1:44 Pm finish.

Mileage standings after today’s ride:

  • 250 miles in November, goal is 360 miles
  • 7,070 miles YTD, goal is 7,430 miles

More warm weather this week and I plan on taking advantage and ride.

Texas Bicycling News Digest November 12th 2017

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City adds natural night lighting to hike and bike trail

By Kaila Contreras | www.brownsvilleherald.com


Brownsville’s Historic Battlefield Hike and Bike Trail will be easier and safer to walk and ride through at night when the new glow in the dark trail is complete.
The project has been divided into three phases. The first phase is being installed from FM 802 behind the BrownsvilleEventsCenter. The second phase will be from East Morrison Road to Alta Mesa Boulevard and …

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Texas Bicycling News Digest November 11th 2017

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Austin cyclist riding on shoulder cited after being hit by car

by Jordan Bontke | cbsaustin.com

An Austin cyclist is recovering from being hit by a car on N FM 620. After the accident he was cited by Austin Police for riding on the shoulder.
On October 29th, Steven Todack said he had plans to ride his bike 100 miles. He said he only made it about a mile and half when he was struck by a car attempting to make a left into the parking lot of …

Midlothian Waxahachie Regional Trail Preliminary Engineering Study

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Status: bidding
Report: 8195156
Country : United States State: TX County: Dallas Location: Arlington
Scope: To prepare a design development schematic and environmental summary.
Notes: Contact Patricia Rohmer, P.E., Project Engineer, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011.
Plans: From Owner.
Owner Type: Public

Bid on Trailheads Parking Areas in El Paso

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Prebid: 11/14/17 1:30 PM
Solicitation Title: Trailheads Parking Areas
Owner Solic Number: 2018-676 Status: bidding Report: 8196019
Country : United States State: TX County: El Paso Location: El Paso
Est. Low Value: $750,000 Est. High Value: $950,000
Scope: Provide parking to access the trail system leading into the park. Install park amenities including landscaping, directional signage, Big Belly trash receptacles, solar LED area lights, and pet waste stations and other amenities.
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Local insurance agent pumping up for 2017 Turkey Roll

Kim Phillips | www.dentonrc.com


Hector Mendoza, owner of the Hector Mendoza Agency, makes his living writing Farmers Insurance policies. He’s good at it. He serves on the board of directors for the Denton Chamber of Commerce. He’s good at that, too.

Hector Mendoza, left, is shown here with his friend Chase Hawkins at last year’s Breakfast Kiwanis of Denton Turkey Roll. Bicycle rallies are how Mendoza gets his thrills, and the annual Turkey Roll ranks among his all-time favorite ones in which to ride each year.

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Hector Mendoza, left, is shown here with his friend Chase Hawkins at last year’s Breakfast Kiwanis of Denton Turkey Roll. Bicycle rallies are how Mendoza gets his thrills, and the annual Turkey Roll ranks among his all-time favorite ones in which to ride each year. Courtesy photo
Hector, 42, is also good at the thing that drives him most, and that drive is on two wheels, not four. His passion is cycling, and he is readying to ride in the Denton …

Children’s Build Work Party

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Handy at fixing bikes? Want to help YBP give the gift of bikes to kids in need this holiday season?

If so, please join us for the first of our 2017 holiday kids bike builds tomorrow (Sun) from 2-6pm at our shop at 1216 Webberville Road.

We are also in need donations! We could use more kids bikes (tiny ones up to 26″ mountain bikes) during tomorrow’s bike build or any …

El Paso police looking for 2 bike thieves

by Javier Gutierrez | kfoxtv.com

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police want to find two thieves who stole from a bike store on 2800 North Stanton street.
Police say, two thieves forced their way into the Westside El Paso store and stole property worth more than $15,000.
On the morning of …

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