Texas Biking News November 12th 2021

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Dallas Is Using $2 Million to Update the City’s Biking Infrastructure

Jacob Vaughn | www.dallasobserver.com

For the first time in a decade, Dallas is updating its bike plan.

The 2022 budget allocates $2 million for Dallas’ bike lane program. Some of that money will go toward filling “critical gaps” in the city’s 2011 bike plan. The city is also trying extend the bike network’s reach and connect it to more destinations. With the update, Dallas’ leaders want to figure out where biking infrastructure is needed and reconsider current routes.

Dallas has several projects lined up to …

Souther Tier, San Diego to St Augustine

By Chin Wu | www.crazyguyonabike.com

2021-11-11: Navasota to Coldspring

Thursday November 11, 2021, 67 miles (108 km) – Total so far: 1,874 miles (3,016 km) It was pouring in the morning but was cleared before sun came out. My ride today was quite enjoyable after I got away from the city. But I got a big nail into the tire 5 miles into the ride. Fixing it is easier because the culprit was located easily.

$7.4 Million For Improvements to BIke/Hiking Trails in Bowie & Red River Counties

Lisa Lindsey | kkyr.com

Well, how awesome is this? Improvements have been approved for the longest hiking, bicycle and horseback riding trail in Texas that extends into Bowie and Red River Counties.

It all stems from TxDot as they approved over $7.4 million for the projects that will make improvements to over a 27-mile area of the Northeast Texas Trail System (NETT). …

Remember When Austin’s Hike-and-Bike Trail Didn’t Have Enough Trees?

James Rambin | austin.towers.net

Lady Bird Johnson on the Shoal Creek Peninsula in the 1970s — this area has grown so much it’s actually impossible to get this view from this perspective now, and we don’t mean the skyline. Image: The Trail Foundation

If you’re an Austin old-timer, what we’re about to tell you sounds insultingly simple — but did you know the city’s famously lush Hike-and-Bike Trail wasn’t always so green? If you’re one of the many people that moved here yesterday, you’d have no idea that much of the current tree cover shading many sections of the trail, particularly in the downtown area, is technically artificial in its placement — the majority planted no earlier than the 1970s by the Town Lake Beautification Committee and famously …

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$2M-plus project connects Brooks campus to River Walk

By Mitchell Parton | www.bizjournals.com

Trails now connect the Brooks campus directly to the River Walk and Mission Reach.

Inflation, supply issues hitting small businesses in San Antonio

Jessie Degollado | www.ksat.com

Some businesses were better prepared than others, expert says SAN ANTONIO – Anyone who has bought almost anything these days already knew what the Consumer Price Index was last month, a jump of 6.2%, the largest increase in 30 years.

Economists blame soaring fuel prices and the seemingly endless supply chain issues.

Not only are consumers paying the price, so are small businesses.

Clay Williams, owner of the San Antonio Bike Shop, has been impacted to the point he’s decided to close the shop sometime next month.

“I wanted to be an old man running a bike shop,” Williams said. “It’s really emotional and it hurts that I have to close it.”

But with a family to support and taking care of his elderly parents, Williams said he had to make the most …

Local bike company to host event and ride for veterans

Jorge A. Vela | www.lmtonline.com

One local biking company is surely going to make Veterans Day special for a lot of veterans, whether they ride bikes or not, as they are hosting an event for veterans on Thursday night.

The Veterans Day Bike Night event is planned to bring together veterans and the community as those with motorcycles also get involved in a ride around the area showcasing their patriotism and support for the veterans of the community.

This Veterans Day will be a much more memorable one as it is the first since the passing of Lance Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, who gave his life while …

Souther Tier, San Diego to St Augustine

By Chin Wu | www.crazyguyonabike.com

2021-11-10: La Grange to Navasota

Wednesday November 10, 2021, 69 miles (111 km) – Total so far: 1,807 miles (2,908 km) During my exploration of La Grange, I found a donut shop right next to the motel. It opens at 5 am. So I had to have breakfast there. They served kolaches. And it was owned by a Cambodian. Just like the donut shop in Kerrville. Coincedence?

I was passing thru Independence during lunch time. From the ACA map There should be a convenient store. Them I saw many trucks all congregate in one spot and I found the store. They served lunch and was quite good. …

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20 Best Gravel Rides to Add to Your Bucket List

By Selene Yeager | www.bicycling.com

Stunning vistas, welcoming vibes, after parties, and courses for every ability, these 20 gravel events offer it all.

It’s no secret gravel racing is hotter than the Flint Hills of Kansas in the middle of July. Everyone, from World Tour Pros to the neighbor kid who just got a new bike for her 16th birthday, is lining up to ride in beautiful places, sometimes in brutal conditions to challenge themselves, have fun, and be part of a growing and welcoming cycling community.

“I love that gravel is different everywhere I’ve ridden, and riding even the same path is never the same,” says Taneika Duhaney, a healthcare …

… Gravel Locos 

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www.gravellocos.bike

Set in Texas Hill Country, the 155-mile Gravel Locos course includes 8,200 feet of elevation gain and features five “wet crossings,” including the North Bosque River Crossing, which depending on recent rainfall, can get deep. It’s mostly rolling with three stout hills that kick up to 18 percent. It also passes through old pecan plantations and the Leon River Valley. Locos attracts a deep field of professional gravel privateers, including Ted and Laura King, Laurens ten Dam, Alison Tetrick, and Ian Boswell. Riders who aren’t into …

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San Antonio bicycle shop permanently puts on the brakes after nearly 10 years

Steven Santana | www.mysanantonio.com

A local bike shop on Broadway is permanently putting on the brakes. San Antonio Bike Shop at 1800 Broadway will close for good sometime in December, the store posted to its Facebook page on November 10.

"Due to a national bike and part shortage that has plagued the industry for the last year and a half we can no longer financially stay in business," the post reads.

Bicycle sales boomed during the pandemic, but that boom also created a …

Trae Tha Truth Joins Mass Bike Ride to Mourn Astroworld Victims

By Camilo Hannibal Smith | www.houstoniamag.com

The Clutch City Cruisers and other local crews will lead the journey through the city.

Ivan Trevino hadn’t been able to show rapper Trae tha Truth or his Relief Gang partner Mr. Rogers the appreciation he thought they deserved. It just so happens now is the perfect time.

Trevino’s Clutch City Cruisers has built a regular thing of leading bike rides through the city for good causes, and honoring good Houstonians. Now they are bringing the city together, to not only show love to the Relief Gang, but to also support each other during a difficult time. …

Lawson Craddock also sent contract termination letter after bike breach

By Daniel Benson | www.cyclingnews.com

Lawson Craddock has become the second EF-Education Nippo rider to face a possible contract termination after he was photographed on a bike other than his Cannnodale trade team machine.

The American was at a Mellow Jonny’s event in Texas at the weekend, where he was photographed on a Giant road bike. He shared these photos on social media before deleting the posts.

Although Craddock has signed for Team BikeExchange for next year, the …

EF won’t fire Craddock for riding the wrong bike either

by Dane Cash | cyclingtips.com

EF Education-Nippo has come to ‘an amicable agreement’ with another outgoing rider who recently rode on non-sponsor-correct equipment.

Only a few days after news emerged that Sergio Higuita had received a termination notice – and had then come to an arrangement with the team – after being seen on a Specialized bike instead of a Cannondale at an event in Colombia, Cyclingnews reported that Lawson Craddock posted photos of himself riding a Giant bike at an event in Texas. He has since deleted the photos from social media.

Craddock is headed to BikeExchange next season after six years with …

Souther Tier, San Diego to St Augustine

By Chin Wu | www.crazyguyonabike.com

2021-11-09: Smithville to La Grange

Tuesday November 9, 2021, 29 miles (47 km) – Total so far: 1,738 miles (2,797 km) I will have a short ride to La Grange so I started later than usual. It was cloudy but pleasant temperature. I can feel higher humidity but not unbearable.

I rode into La Grange about noon time. Met a local guy in DQ, who told me about a two day ride from Austin to Houston with La Grange as the mid point. Had the afternoon to explore the historic downtown area. There are plaques talking about local history. It’s very educational especially for local people but today is Tuesday and most people are here for the business. …

Tour das Hugel, Saturday 2021-11-13 wheels down at 7:15am

dougmc | bicycleaustin.info

We’re proud to announce to announce that Tour das Hugel is back in 2021!

We’re partnering with Breakfast Club this year to provide a great riding experience.

Meetup at 7am and rollout at 7:15am from the Mopac Pedestrian Bridge(Southside). (South side of the river, under Mopac, basically where Stratford goes under Mopac.)

There will be 2 rest stops this year. Rest Stop # 1 will have the infamous Fixe biscuits as well as coffee at the top of Terrance Mountain. Rest Stop # 2 will be the classic stop off of River Place & Sun Tree Cove. This stop be will dual purpose on your way out to 620 and your way back up Big View. The route will be our classic route that can be found via the link below.

Hope y’all can join us! As always, note that this …

Brushy Creek Trail Work 9:00am Saturday November 13th

HoneyBadger | austinmountainbiking.com

Building Session this Saturday morning at 9:00am.

The County has approved a new section of trail that goes from the intersection of Rim and Bob Ross over to the Jeep Road. The plan for Saturday is to remove brush, trim trees, remove stumps, harvest rocks for a creek crossings, and start work on a major bench cut.

Meet at the intersection of Rim and Bob Ross at 9:00am. Bring gloves, water, rakes, saws, and pickaxes.

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Permian Basin Bicycle Association plans Veterans Day ride

Jacy Lewis | www.mrt.com

The Permian Basin Bicycle Association will host the annual Veterans Day Ride starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at CPL Ray’s located at 3111 Faudree Road in Odessa.

The ride will honor local veterans and support their participation in the Trail Warrior Project. All money raised will be used to help offset costs for the Trail Warrior Project, such as equipment, clothing, repairs and more necessary for participation in a new innovative bikepacking series designed to help veterans. For a minimum $25 donation riders will receive a lunch …

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New Southern Trail biking, hiking path opening in Rockport

By: Tim Griffin | www.kristv.com

ROCKPORT, Texas — A new hiking and biking trail is opening in Rockport.

It’s called the southern trail and it’s 1.7 miles long traversing through the south side of the city.

This is the latest addition to the Aransas Pathways Project.

You can take a walk and enjoy the outdoors here, do some bird watching, chase butterflies or ride your bike.

This new pathway was made possible by a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation.

CEDAR CREEK BIKING CLUB

www.austinyouthfitness.com

Group Details Where: Cedar Creek Elementary – 3301 Pinnacle Rd, Austin, TX 78746

Who: Any 2nd to 5th grader looking to work on learning to ride with a group safely, learning the rules of the road, and building stamina.

When: Cedar Creek Running Club meets on Thursdays from 2:50 to 4:30pm

Dates: 9/9/2021 – 12/2/2021 (No class on 09/30/2021, 10/28/2021, 11/25/2021)

Cost: $250

Souther Tier, San Diego to St Augustine

By Chin Wu | www.crazyguyonabike.com

2021-11-08: Austin to Smithville

Monday November 8, 2021, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,709 miles (2,750 km)

Spurs favorite Manu Ginóbili ‘fired up’ about San Antonio’s new trail system

Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com

San Antonio Spurs’ favorite Manu Ginóbili said he’s "fired up" for the new bike trail at Eisenhower Park. The retired NBA legend recently stopped by the city’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 6, to celebrate the 2-mile trail connecting Eisenhower Park to the Rim. The connection now links allows two major greenways — Leon Creek and Salado Creek — creating an approximately 40-mile trail.

"This is really something worth celebrating," he said at the ceremony. "I’m a big fan of riding the bike, and when they connected Salado and Leon, I was fired up. I think it’s something very special that we have in this community." …

Waco man recovers after alleged hit-and-run while biking

By: Andrew Lamparski | www.kxxv.com

WACO, Texas — A Waco man and his mother are searching for the person that allegedly sent him to the hospital and didn’t stop to help.

Matthew Hicks said he was biking on the sidewalk on the way to his grandmother’s house last Tuesday evening when he collided with a vehicle turning into Buzzard Billy’s off the I-35 frontage road.

"Well, right as I was going to cross, he pulled in and I hit the front quarter panel. I ended up in front of the truck, I guess he …

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