Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 6th

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18-year-old cyclist dies after getting hit by a car
from HoustonChronicle.com — Houston & Texas News
A man hit by a car while riding his bicycle across a northeast Harris County highway last month has died, authorities said Sunday. …

Trail Under Central Progress – West Side Ramp
from Bike Friendly Richardson by dickdavid

View of the underpass from the west side

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve checked the progress on the trail passages under Central Expressway. The north underpass looks about the same, but I believe there has been progress on the actual west side trail…

A number of people replied to Nicole’s request but maybe you know someone.

Bike Riding lessons for kids! – Houston – Texas (TX)
from City-Data Forum
My son is 8 and I’m having trouble teaching him to ride a bike. Is there anywhere I can go where they offer bike riding lessons in Northwest Houston?

Castroville Bicycle Tour – Castroville, TX

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Castroville Bicycle Tour 2011
Start: Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
Castroville Regional Park
816 Alsace Street   Castroville, TX
Fees
30.00 Adults and $20.00 Kids Under 15, Late fee registration of $40.00 will apply after April 23, 2011.

Online Registration

Brief Description
Tour offers a scenic tour of the historic Medina County rural countryside. The tour will start at the Castroville Regional Park in Castroville at 8:00am for the 62 mile tour with staggared starts for the other tours. Please stay and discover all the little jewels Castroville has to offer with historic walking tours, antique shops and delicious German Food. Free Showers available after the tour. FREE T-shirts for the first 100 people registered prior to April 23rd, 2010.

Additional Information
Castroville Bicycle Tour is a fundraiser to develop the Lion’s Park Sports Complex in Castroville. Plans to develop this park include soccer fields, walking, jogging trails, skate park in addition to a playground area and updated baseball field, bleachers and restrooms.

Bike for Mike – Fulshear, TX

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Bike for Mike
Start: Saturday, May 07, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
Union Chappel Vineyards/Bar O Ranch
Corner of First Street and Wallis Street   Fulshear, TX
Fees
Riders – $35.00
Pedal Pushers – $45.00

Registration Closing Date Sunday, May 01, 2011 @ 11:00 PM

Brief Description
Join us for a 19, 35,or 58 mile ride throughout the scenic areas surrounding Fulshear. Ride begins at 8:00am for 58 mile participants, followed by 35 and 19 mile groups. Event will take place rain or shine. No refunds.

Additional Information
The route begins at the Union Chappel Vineyards/Bar O Ranch located on First Street and Wallis Street in Fulshear TX. Support will be provided from entertaining rest stops, refreshments, law enforcements, SAGs, mechanical, breakfast, and lunch. Radios and headphones are prohibited. First 200 participants will receive a Bike for Mike t-shirt. Afterwards join us for the popular after ride celebration with lunch and music by Fred Rusk and the Zydeco Hi-Steppers in the vineyard! For additional information, please visit our website at www.bikeformikefulshear.com

Waggin Trail Bike Ride – Hillsboro, TX

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Waggin Trail Bike Ride 2011
Start: Starts at 9:00 am, May 7, 2011
Hillsboro, Texas
Antique Village, 126 W. Elm St.   Hillsboro, TX
Fees
$25.00 (Children under 12 $15.00)

Registration Closing Date Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description
Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride, (www.waggintrailbikeride.com) which benefits Hill County Paw Pals and the Hillsboro Police Department Community Outreach Programs, is scheduled Saturday, May 7, 2011. Registration for the event will begin at 7:30am with the 5 ride routes stagger starting at 9:00am (10, 26, 40, 54, 66 and 100 mile routes). Start location 126 West Elm Street, Hillsboro, Texas (one block west of Hill County Court House).

Bulldog Course
This is a new 100 mile course. It is currently under development. Route description and map should be available soon.

Course Start Times
— Registration starts at 07:30am the day of the ride.
— Staggered start beginning at 9:00 a.m.
— Last rider start time is 10:00 a.m.
— Course closes at 4:00 p.m.