December 7th’s feature article by Steve Sievert features Tom Craddock, a former mountain biker turned coach. Tom has two son’s, Parker and Lawson, who are following in his bicycling footsteps. The article is worth reading.
FM 187 Gets a Facelift
According to a MySA.com article, the popular FM 187 near Utopia is getting a makeover.
“ As part of a long-overdue makeover, the 100-kilometer route linking Garner State Park to Lost Maples State Natural Area is getting extra-wide paved shoulders with fine-grade gravel — to ease handlebar vibration — just for the cyclists who have fallen in love with the area.”
“ The $20 million road reconstruction project, with its built-in bicyclist-friendly attributes, is perhaps the only rural road project of its kind in Texas, transportation officials say. About 15 miles of the southern leg near Garner State Park are complete.”
TXDOT May Kill Bicycle Path Funding
According to a post on the ctchouston.org forum, “State transportation officials have abruptly ended a program aimed at making roadways prettier, safer and historically relevant, blaming federal budget pressure caused by war and hurricanes.” This includes bike paths and other bicycle funding.
Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team Training in Texas
According to a post on Recovox News blog, Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team will be training in the Austin area beginning today (December 3rd) for nine days. Watch for Ivan Basso and the guys if you are on the roads in the Hill Country.