Texas Bicycling News August 7th 2022

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Cyclist rescued from north Austin bike trail

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AUSTIN, Texas – A cyclist was rescued from a bike trail in north Austin on Saturday, police said.

Austin-Travis County EMS said shortly before 10:30 a.m., a cyclist fell off her bike on the trail not far from Lincolnshire Drive.

The victim was taken by ambulance to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center.

ATCEMS said the cyclist was treated for serious injuries.

Photo Gallery: “May the McAllen Police Force Be With You.”

By Joel Martinez | myrgv.com

McALLEN — With Chewbacca, Droopy McCool, Count Dooku, and a hybrid of a stormtrooper and a bounty hunter looking on in silent and menacing judgment, runners of all ages gathered here at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday to go on a run under the morning sun and with the power of the police force behind them. …

Cyclists cross the finish line during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez)

East Texas neighborhood supporting cyclists with popsicles, cold water, and encouragement

By Erin Wides | www.kltv.com

Tyler neighbors passing out popsicles to Tyler cyclists who ride through their neighborhood on Tuesday evenings

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – One East Texas neighborhood has taken the initiative to support local cyclists through encouraging words, hydration, and friendship. Every Tuesday, just before 7 p.m., those in the Briarcrest neighborhood start heading to their neighbor Hazel’s yard. Some people bring lawn chairs, others ice. It’s for their own fellowship, but they also share popsicles with those who come through their neighborhood by way of bicycle.

“These people are so wonderful with their cheers and encouragement. It feels so good. It’s almost like you’re almost in the …

Highland Village City Update — August 2022

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… Once again, the police department and the city are hosting the TXFallenPD Tribute Event to raise funds for the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Fallen Officer Fund. This year the event will take place at Doubletree Ranch Park in conjunction with our popular Concert in the Park series. We are excited to have the event at this new location to show off our beautiful Doubletree Ranch Park and have the event in a park setting. The TXFallenPD Tribute Event will take place on Saturday, October 15 and will include the 5K run/walk, an Honor bike ride for civilians and first responders, a Kid Ride with a Cop, a police obstacle course, Kid Zone, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment concluding with a concert with Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band, Texas Flood. You can register now, and at the lowest rate, for the 5K and the Bike Race – just visit TXFallenPD.com. I hope you’ll consider participating in this event in October or consider sponsoring or donating to help the City bring this event to our community. Since 2008 we have held a bike race and 5k fundraiser for the families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and, with the help of our community, we have contributed over $300,000 to the fund. This year’s fundraising goal is $40,000 and we need your help. …

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11th 200+ Mile Week In A row

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After church I got ready for today’s bike ride with the heat about 93 degrees. I filled my CamelBak with plenty of ice and water and rolled my Lynskey Helix bike to the driveway. The wind was stronger than the rides earlier in the week but no rain threat like yesterday. I pushed the Bolt computer start button at 1:29 PM to begin the ride. The later start meant I would biking Kingwood streets, greenbelt trails and the San Jacinto Bayou Greenway. I estimated the ride would be 15 miles long but it ended up at 19.5 miles and the week ended with 227.16 miles marking the 11th week in a row at 200+ miles. I made progress towards my 800 mile goal for August with the same mileage total.

The route is never identical in Kingwood and today I rode on Adams St. for the first time in several months. That probably why my 15 mile estimate was not very good. I skipped the northern portions of Kingwood.

Riding on the greenbelts and greenway kept me in mostly in the shade and the wind felt cooler than out in the sun. At times riding in the headwind required hard pedaling stressing my legs more than they wanted. My Sunday rides in Kingwood does not produce much speed with the average speed usually in 12 mph range.

Weather for the bike ride: start 93 (humidity 53%, dew point 74), mostly cloudy, wind SE 12 mph gusts 16 mph; finish 93 (humidity 57%, dew point 75), mostly cloudy, wind S 12 mph.

8-7-2022 Month and Week Rides Summary August
8-7-2022 Month and Week Rides Summary August
8-7-2022 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood Streets
8-7-2022 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood Streets

Texas Bicycling Action August 6th 2022

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Find outdoor adventures & fun ways to stay cool this summer in Sugar Land

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Whether you’re looking to work up a sweat or maintain your cool, climate-controlled temperature, there’s plenty to keep you busy and entertained in Sugar Land all summer long.

With big, expansive parks, air-conditioned attractions, regular pro baseball games packed with extras, and world class concerts, Sugar Land is chock full of sweet summer excitement. …

Vanessa Garza leaves a better College Station

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Fourteen and one-half years ago, Venessa Garza arrived in College Station to take over the city’s Greenway, Bicycle and Pedestrian program.

At the time, the program was floundering, having languished unattended in various city departments before being placed in Planning & Development Services. To say that Venessa reinvigorated the city’s efforts with bicycle, pedestrian and greenways planning and development is an understatement and she often did so against some pretty strong headwinds.

During her tenure with the city, the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board was formed creating the permanent opportunity for engagement by College Station residents in shaping the future of the city’s efforts at promoting alternative transportation and protecting key greenway corridors.

Under Venessa’s leadership, a new Master Plan was developed and adopted (since …

Video: Kids have fun with books, bikes at community event

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Houston gets new hike, bike trails, bus service

by Laura Onyeneho | defendernetwork.com

If you are a lover of the outdoors, there is some good news headed your way this year.

The Houston Parks Board and South Post Oak Economic Development TIRZ 9 are introducing a new nexus hike-and-bike trails and Metro bus service to the Hiram Clarke Road corridor of Southwest Houston.

The $635,000 project will include a new bus shelter, signage, crosswalk and “refuge island” in the medians. The upgrade will also include connections between the multi-use trails and three Metro bus stops.

“The improvements to the three Metro bus stops will serve the community well for years to come, offering a safer way for residents to access both the bus stops and …

SCA Lend Your Legs Fundraiser for Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired from socialcyclingaustin

Saturday Century

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com

Chasing Watts Century Challenge #1

Frank Cano | strava.com

Mark’s Piñata Birthday Ride

Carlos A. Moreno | strava.com

Morning Ride

J. Ramsey | strava.com

No Rain = Dry Dusty & Loose. Lots of riding washboard today. 650b / 47’s helped the Rumble once I got pressure right

Preponderously Porcine Rider – Castling

Jesus Disciple | strava.com

Another nice ride with Jim and Chris! Got to see the Castle house without the owner standing at his fence and yelling at us today!

Lunch Ride

Anthony Evans | strava.com

Viva McAllen ride plus some. May the Force be with you.

Tony Flores | strava.com

All Aboard the Cortinas Express

Brent Wells | strava.com

Man, what a fast and totally satisfying ride! Jesse Cortinas – Blitz Racing kept the pace moving plenty fast at the front with other beasts like Bob Cornes, Michael Karas, and Brian Weidmann – Blitz Racing helping in rotation. The ride was extra special for me, because we were joined by Pat McGrath who was over the top helpful to me after I was hit by a car in 2013. Pat rode a bike on a trainer in the median of IH-10 holding a sign to help raise money for my monumental medical costs. People like Pat (and several others) who prayed very hard for me helped me recover so miraculously. That is why as always, I thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for allowing me to return to this sport that I love, and for another safe ride with great people.????

Riding on Walnut Creek Trail from BikingATX

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Being An Optimistic Cyclist With Undesired Consequences

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I ignored the weather forecast being an optimistic cyclist and began the ride at 8:08 AM. The plan was to ride my usual Saturday route “Atascocita – Huffman- Walden”. By the time I was biking through Kingwood Greens I was beginning to wonder if that was going be possible with light rain falling but I kept riding thinking I would leave the rain behind. West Lake Houston Parkway was wet but at the Kings River Drive traffic light the rain stopped. I made the left turn heading to FM 1960 on wet streets. Maybe I should’ve considered why the cyclists riding the other direction seemed to be going extra fast as they passed me in two groups of three and a couple of single riders. But I pressed on to FM 1960. As I neared that road the rain picked up and I rode to the unopened Fuel Max station for cover. Good decision with the rain increasing, I waited about 30 minutes for the rain to slow down and heard thunder to the east so I changed my route to “Atascocita – Walden”. I rode across FM 1960 onto Walden and circled back towards Kingwood on wet streets but no rain. On W. Lake Houston Parkway a light light started but stopped after I rode a mile or so. Back in Hunters Ridge about to finish the ride light rain resumed with sunshine and I completed the ride at10:44 AM, one soaked biker.

After shedding a few wet items I went back outside and washed the Cervelo off as my bike shorts dripped water down the back of my legs. With a wet but cleaner bike I went back inside to change out of wet bike clothes.

The ride covered 23.66 miles, enough to make it a 200 mile week, about 9 miles shorter than the ride I planned. The week now totals 207.66 miles. I hope to add a few more tomorrow after church.

8-6-2022 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita - Walden
8-6-2022 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita – Walden