A Ton Of Texas Bicycling News – February 22, 2024

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Where to find The Woodlands’ six new bike rack artworks

By Claire Partain | www.houstonchronicle.com

After debuting more than 30 art benches across the township, The Woodlands Arts Council has pivoted to installing six new bike racks around Town Center. The new racks serve for both art and function, taking the form of musical notes, children’s toys and abstract sculptures. The council debuted five of the new racks in late 2023 and is currently installing its final piece, “Reflections,” on Waterway Square. “This program is ongoing, continues to beautify our community, and supports our mission to promote art in the community,” the council said on its webiste. The Woodlands has …

Residents frustrated as bike lane project in Shearer Hills/Ridgeview remains stagnant

Patty Santos | www.ksat.com

The neighborhood was named a priority in 2011, but bike lanes are still absent

SAN ANTONIO – Libby Day says one of her favorite things about the Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighborhood is its position within the city to places like the airport, shopping centers and downtown San Antonio.

“Everything that you need is super close. But there are some challenges when it comes to getting around,” the avid bicyclist said. “There’s no north-south thoroughfare that is safe, to get in or out of this neighborhood.”

The community sits close to the U.S Highway 281 and Loop 410 intersection between Basse and Blanco roads — all busy thoroughfares.

“I would love to ride my bike to …

Mountain Biking at Hamilton Greenbelt

Ken Simmons | www.youtube.com

MTB ride in Lakeway, TX with a stop at Mansfield Dam Park in Austin

XC Mountain Biking Texas – TMBRA Round 1 – Barber Hills 2024

Theodore Hughes | www.youtube.com

Welcome to my first XC race! Less than 2 weeks before this event I picked up a brand new Specialized Chizel from Houston Actionsports to add to my bike collection. While the bike is mainly for getting more miles on local trails, I decided to toss myself into some racing! Here is the full (recorded) version of the race. …—

Rowlett Creek Preserve, Mountain Biking, Garland Texas (Part 1)

Humberto_Ecuador | www.youtube.com

The Risks Involved in an Average Bicycle Commute in Austin

thekatynews.co

Cyclists are not immune to accidents anywhere in the world, especially not in Austin, where traffic congestion is thicker than peanut butter on toast.

Back in 2018, Austin, Texas, was acknowledged as one of the best bike cities in America. Up to 13% of the city’s population commutes to work on a bicycle.

These cyclists are vulnerable to accidents due to the dense traffic. Austin bicycle accident lawyers usually have a lot on their hands due to the number of collisions that happen each year. Austin Bicycle Crash Statistics

In 2021, the Texas Department of Transportation reported 733 bicycle crashes in the city. Out of these incidents, …

2024 4R Vineyard and Ranch – Rocky Ruckus Ramble Race Course Preview

Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League | www.youtube.com

Get a handlebar view of the mountain bike trails at 4R Vineyard and Ranch in Muenster Texas! You’ll be guided by @josh_on_bikes one of our South Metro Cyclone student athletes, and rewarded with some top quality commentary and race advice! …

Mountain Biking at Inks Lake State Park (South Section)

Ken Simmons | www.youtube.com

Riding the southern section of Inks Lake State Park in Burnet, TX (Lake Trail, Fisherman’s Trail, and Pecan Flats)

Springtime Bicycle Sip and Paint Party

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March 16, 2024 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1 Ardovino’s Dr, Sunland Park, NM 88063

Venue: Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Admission: $35.00 Website: www.labuenapaintparties.com Contact Name: Lorena B Lowe Contact E-mail Address: lowelorena@gmail.com Contact Phone Number: (915) 253-5459

Join us every 3rd Saturday of the month at Ardivino’s Desert Crossing’s Farmers Market. Relax and enjoy painting and designing your very own Spring has sprung bicycle with guided directions to help create your very own design. Lots of fun for family and friends. Kids 9 and up are always welcome. All materials included Acrylic 8 X10 Canvas and 1 complimentary drink (beer/wine/mimosa)

Texas Bicycling News for February 21, 2024

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Opinion: Cyclists, the second-class road users

Eddie Phillips | thebatt.com

Why support infrastructure if infrastructure doesn’t support you?

When college stress hits hard, my go-to remedy is an episode of NHK World’s “Somewhere Street.” The show features expertly intrusive hosts who carry cameras and walk cities around the world. It’s the best thing since sliced bread: anyone can catch a glimpse without the inconvenience of traveling. For the night’s episode, the host planned an hour-long walk through Amsterdam.

The Dutch capital is a place where cyclists dominate the city. Painted bike lanes crisscross the city, extending in every direction. Alleys are windy and unpredictable: a driver’s nightmare. In fact, entire tunnels are carved out as shortcuts for cyclists — a sharp contrast to College Station.

However, the difference is understandable. Both in College Station and nationwide, cyclists …

Texas Gnar Mountain Bike Run

gcav_MTB | www.youtube.com

Recap of my ride at GCSNA on 2/19/24. This is the downhill portion of Caroline’s Loop and Joe Johnston trail. Mostly loose rocks and a couple little kicker jumps.

Bike Ride to Baseball Edinburg Texas

Tigerholm | www.youtube.com

Bike Ride to Baseball games, Edinburg Texas: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs University of Rhode Island Rams. NCAA WAC Season opener Doubleheader on February 18 2024. After lunch Cycling from State Highway 107 University Drive through the UTRGV campus to the Baseball Stadium and seeing some of the architecture and landscaping. The lunch at Taco Palenque was great, really nice freshly grilled and smokey taste beef fajita I had. The gopro camera is not much for sports pictures or any zoom. Video is speeded up a bit in places.

LIMITLESS HIGH SCHOOLER BUILDS $3M BUSINESS (Station Mountain Bike Park in Marble Falls, TX)

www.vitalmtb.com

I am Rhett Jones, the founder and owner of Station Mountain Bike Park. 12 months ago, I gathered the motivation to move away from the standard school/job life path and decided to chase my dream of making the best bike park in Texas. I networked for 6 months, cold-calling and pitching to hundreds of investors and land owners until …

Funeral for White Deer teenager killed while riding bicycle

by Jamie Burch | abc7amarillo.com

PAMPA, Texas (KVII) — A memorial service was held for a White Deer teenager killed while riding his bicycle.

Jordan Jones, 14, was riding his bicycle Thursday night when he was hit by a pickup on FM 294 (Bier Ave.)

According to DPS, Jones rode out of a driveway, into the ditch and out onto FM 249, right in front of the pickup.

White Deer ISD had early release Wednesday so students and staff could attend the service.

Houston BCycle, facing imminent shutdown, lowers prices and reactivates some stations to boost ridership

Adam Zuvanich | www.houstonpublicmedia.org

The decade-old bike-sharing system, which expects to wind down when a METRO-run network comes online, continues to seek additional riders and revenue. A new partnership with Rice University figures to help.

Houston BCycle’s days continue to be numbered, with the nonprofit bike-sharing service planning to wind down its operations when the region’s public transit provider can stand up a network of its own.

In the meantime, BCycle has reduced its prices and reactivated some of its stations with the hopes of re-boosting ridership and revenue while extending its runway as long as possible.

Eight suspended stations on the campus of Rice University were reactivated last week, with …

Evening Ride The Woodlands, Texas

Justo J.R. Puente III | strava.com

Superflying the leeve Fort Bend County, Texas

Superflyspin ? jack snider | strava.com

Evening Ride San Antonio, Texas

Steve Gutierrez | strava.com

Active Cycling Wednesday Ride Katy, Texas

Edgar Active Cycling Shop | strava.com

Double Trouble On A Nice Day. New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch

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When I left home on today’s bike ride at 11:30 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia I was buoyed by the warm sunny weather. I chose my New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch route heading north to loop through Tavola before heading back to Kingwood. The ride was going great with a 13 mph (25 mph gusts) tailwind helping me. That came to a halt on the US59 frontage road passing the Clayton Homes sales lot. My rear tire went flat quickly. I walked into the Clayton Homes lot and found a set of steps to check out the problem. It was obvious rotating the rear wheel, a sharp piece of shiny rock sticking out of the tire. I pulled the tube out, roughed up the rubber, and applied the adhesive patch. airing up the tire my patch job looked successful and I headed off to Tavola.

I rode through Tavola, west on Roman Forest Blvd, under US59, and south on the frontage road. Just before reaching the entrance to Tavola West the rear tire went flat again. I walked to a place with less noise sitting on a sanitary drain lid (it didn’t smell too bad because I don’t think anyone has moved into a home yet). Removing the adhesive patch I decided to replace it with a glued patch. But when I squeezed the glue tube nothing came out. The only option was another adhesive patch. This was at 19.9 miles into what turned out to be a 37.68 mile bike ride. After the failure of my previous patch attempt I was concerned about finishing the ride. I prayed to the Lord, put the tube back in the tire, and pumped it up. This time the patch held and I made it home later than I planned but happy at 3:27 PM.

The strong wind made the ride back from Tavola hard on my legs. Each time I rode over bumpy sections of road I wondered if my patch work would hold. the biggest test came riding over the cobbles exiting Oakhurst on Rock Creek Drive. They are rough but the tire made it.

Weather: Start 75 degrees, humidity 65%, dew point 62.2, partly cloudy, wind S 13 mph gusts 25 mph; Finish 78 degrees, humidity 58%, dew point 61.7, mostly clear, wind S 13 mph gusts 23 mph.

2-21-2024 Strava Ride Summary New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch
2-21-2024 Strava Ride Summary New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch

Texas Bicycling News for February 20, 2024

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Texas Mountain Biking | Top 3 routes down Spider Mountain!

PTR-MTB | www.youtube.com

Spider Mountain is very unique in that it has an upper section, a middle section, and a lower section. In this video we string together all the best sections of trail to come up with the top 3 routes down the mountain plus one bonus route.

ATTENTION ALL KIDS!!! (PARENTS TOO)

www.tmbra.org

Now in its 23rd year, Kids Cup is a great way to introduce kids to the fun of off road riding. The program is sponsored and managed by James Webb and Team YEAH!. The Kids Cup races are usually held the Saturday before TMBRA race- but check the individual race flyers or the riders forum for exact details. The program is always free and open to the general public. You don’t have to be a mountain bike racer to have your child participate! (Note: some venues are private ranches or state Parks and many charge an entry fee.) Registration usually starts at noon. A short safety clinic with Helmet fitting and fun demonstrations are followed by racing. (Note some events have unique times, always check Event Schedule for latest info.) …

Shifting Gears: The San Angelo Cycling Community

By Matt Cutrer | sanangelolive.com

SAN ANGELO, TX – The city of San Angelo boasts a vibrant community of cyclists and at its center is 60-year-old Mike “OB” Larson, a dedicated paint contractor and cycling enthusiast. With a wealth of experience and insight, Larson shared his thoughts on cycling safety, community dynamics, local cycling clubs, and invaluable tips for newcomers eager to embrace the two-wheeled lifestyle.

Bicycling is a widely embraced outdoor exercise in the nation, offering the joy of riding through Texas trails both on and off road. Despite its popularity, it’s essential to remember …

El Paso cyclists raise alarm over cars encroaching on designated bike paths

by Harrison Parker | kfoxtv.com

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Construction along a stretch of the I-10 near Vinton and Transmountain is causing drivers to make some dangerous decisions – driving along the bike and pedestrian paths.

Cyclists in El Paso say they’re not just scared but angry and frustrated about cars driving on paths meant to keep them safe. A video recently shared on social media captures that problem first-hand. …

Breaking Ground On 16 Miles of New Hike & Bike Trail

texasborderbusiness.com

WESLACO – Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes announced that work has begun on the Precinct 1 Hike & Bike Trail, one portion of a countywide system that will eventually link several Hidalgo County communities. His staff is also offering to give the media a tour of the trail.

“I am excited to bring our Precinct 1 and Hidalgo County communities together as we celebrate the significant groundbreaking of this project which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents,” said Fuentes. “This has been a long-term project, and we are thrilled to see it coming to fruition. I want to especially thank all our community partners who have been working in unity to make this possible. My staff is happy to offer the media a tour of the project.” The trail project, which is …

2024 Rocky Ruckus Ramble Race – Recap

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The Rocky Ruckus Ramble Race at 4R Ranch kicked off the north conference Season XIII for the Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League. It brought together 6-12th grade student-athletes from all over North Texas for a weekend of mountain bike racing!

Race Weekend Photos