Texas Bicycling News Digest April 28th 2019

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Beat the Street For Little Feet

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Sweetwater, Texas April 27, 2019

Registration table. Well organized and friendly volunteers. I think the photographer was telling the clouds to go away.

Clouds looked threatening in several directions but I did not recall rain in the forecast. Just wind. The forecast was correct.

Bonnie and Clyde ride

Local Hub Bicycle Co | www.ridespot.org

Dallas, Texas , United States Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are both buried in Dallas and only a couple miles apart from each other. The ride starts at Local Hub and heads towards Bonnie’s final resting place, Crown Hill Cemetery. Bonnie’s mother is also buried here, but only Bonnie has a marker. Next stop is Star Filling Station and Barrow Residence on the corner of Borger and Singleton. Clyde is buried a short distance away at Western Heights Cemetery. The cemetery has no trespassing signs posted and is rarely open to the public. Clyde’s grave is located on the West side close to the street. The ride continues back through downtown until you get to Hargroves Cafe located at 3308 Swiss Circle. Bonnie supposedly worked here January 1928-Spring 1929.

Video: Cyclists riding to raise money for veterans, service dogs make stop in Austin

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https://youtu.be/qaJsNjNQA-g The Save 22 a Day bicycle tour started in San Diego in early April, hoping to promote charities that help veterans with PTSD.

AUSTIN, Texas — Cyclists passing through Austin on Saturday are raising money for service dogs for veterans.

The Save 22 a Day bicycle tour started in San Diego in early April to promote charities that help veterans with PTSD.

One of those charities is the Train a Dog Save a Warrior organization, which provides training for service dogs to work with veterans, including veterans in Austin. …

April in Dallas

by Matt | cyclesinlife.com

I think I’ve decided April in Dallas is my favorite month here. The weather is so good most days I stop and comment on it. There is a pretty bad storm once a week or so but other than that April is pretty rad. I’ve spent more time on my road bike than a mountain bike out of convenience. It’s easier to fit close road rides in with my work schedule and there have been a few days where the trails were wet. The amazing crew at DORBA do an astonishly good job at keeping the …

Jacobs well RR

Lars Betancourt | www.strava.com

Got the style, not the grace

Alison Carey | www.strava.com

Violet Crown Sunday Ride

Mick McCrary | www.strava.com

Eliot, Sam and I joined the Violet Crown ride which departs from Mellow Johnny’s on Sunday mornings. Great group of friendly folks. When we got back to MJ’s, Lance Armstrong was there wrapping up recording an episode of his podcast and taking photos with fans.

Fiesta Wildflower Ride

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter

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Texas Bicycling News Digest April 27th 2019

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Video: Cedar Park group asks for help with bike trail improvements

Author: Hank Cavagnaro | www.kvue.com

Saturday at 9 a.m., ‘King of the Mountain’ and the city of Cedar Park are looking for volunteers to help improve a trail alongside the Brushy Creek Trail.

CEDAR PARK, Texas — One of the best things about Central Texas is being able to enjoy the outdoors and parks in the area. One group in Cedar Park trying to make that even better, now it needs your help.

Under Parmer Lane in Cedar Park, a crew is preparing a new trail.

"Right now we’re taking an existing trail, and we’re doing improvements," said Brett Jones, the owner of …

Buffalo Soldiers on Bikes in Texas today

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On rod-brake roadsters, no less!

Veteran and Military Community Bike Ride

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May 4, 2019, 7:30 am – 11:00 am at Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA

Price: Free Phone: 210-224-2694 Join National Parks Conservation Association & Congressman Will Hurd (TX-23) on an 6-mile morning bike ride along the beautiful River and San Antonio Missions to support National Parks and our military community. This FREE event requires RSVP.

Inner Loop gem unveils lush new hiking trail for Houstonians to explore

By Steven Devadanam | houston.culturemap.com

Houstonians who’re fed up of outsiders (Austinites, especially) deriding our fair city for its lack of elevation and beauty have a new comeback. A hidden, Inner Loop gem has revealed a new trail and ravine and — gasp! — elevation that’s completely explorable.

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, tucked away near Memorial Park on 4501 Woodway Dr., has unveiled a newly designed ravine trail as part of the nonprofit’s Master Plan. The public can traverse this new trail, which boasts …

bike the woodlands 2019 event guide

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

May is National Bike Month, and The Woodlands Township with support from Bike The Woodlands Coalition is offering a myriad of activities to get involved. Review the enclosed Event Guide to view complete details and learn how to register for an event. Registration, helmets and waivers are required for all riding events. Registration is required for most other non-riding events. You are encouraged to sign up for as many events as you wish. However, please make a diligent effort to participate. Events will have a minimum and maximum number of participants. …

Alamo Area MPO Bike Safety Presentation

www.rei.com

It will cover important street riding information in a quick, off-bike session. Join fellow bicyclists (and bicycling new-comers) to learn from the MPO’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planner in an informal, classroom-style presentation and discussion. The MPO’s Street Skills class will provide concrete examples of city cycling scenarios and how best to handle them so that you enjoy pleasant, stress-free rides. Thu May 2 6:30pm – 7:30pm San Antonio REI

Muensterfest nonsense!!!

Eric M | www.strava.com

Wire Donkey Gravel Race

Katy McCleskey | www.strava.com

TOUGH! 2nd place… Was in fairly close pursuit of the cat 1 who got 1st most of the race until I got off course on a turn briefly and then dehydration set in… number one lesson learned – carry more water!!!

Texas Bicycling from Twitter

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Windy, 200+ Miles Week Bike Ride

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The blue sky gave way to partly cloudy but the wind still hung around giving me a rough time getting to Ramsey Road while I biked the “Kingwood to Ramsey Road – Huffman” route. At the beginning of the ride I went to Walmart to drop off some prescription drugs for Drug Take Back day. This added about a mile to the 38.07 miles of the whole ride. This put the week’s total at 213.37 miles and April at 748.21 miles. This is the first 200+ mile week since March 25th.

I got an earlier start than usual leaving home at 10:31 AM. Weather was perfect: start 82 (54% humidity), a few clouds, wind S 10 mph. Finish 83 (53% humidity), partly cloudy, wind S 12 mph gusts 21 mph. I wore shorts, a long sleeve jersey, and a short sleeve jersey. I almost didn’t wear the long sleeve jersey but changed my mind because of the wind and not wanting to rub sunscreen on my arms. The weather screenshot at the end of the ride.

The 21 mph gusts were tough when I rode east over Lake Houston and on Old Atascocita Road east of FM 2100 where there wasn’t anything to slow it down. At Ramsey Road I knew how strong the wind was when I turned left and rode to the first small bridge. The tailwind felt good and my pedaling effort dropped significantly. Making the turn around to ride west on Old Atascocita Road the wind now helped me and my speed went up to 16 to 17 mph and my effort wasn’t as high. This lasted until I got to Huffman and FM 1960. Biking on FM 1960 west the wind was from my left and until I reached Lake Houston it wasn’t too bad but over the lake gusts came trying to push me to the concrete guardrail numerous times. Once I made it to the west side the trees blocked some wind but I altered the route at this point going through Walden looping back to FM 1960 on Pinehurst Trail. Now the tailwind pushed me to the north back to Kingwood. I stopped at the same benches as yesterday for about 5 minutes and then resumed the ride and finishing at 1:39 PM.

With the miles today and passing 200+ for the week I will take a rest day on Sunday.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

2019 leads 2016 and 2018 while 2017 still is more than 2019.

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Texas Bicycling News Digest April 26th 2019

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Houston’s booming bike-share system is reshaping a car-centric city

BY EILLIE ANZILOTTI | www.fastcompany.com

As Houston BCycle rapidly expands, the biggest jump in ridership has come from people swapping out car trips in favor of a bike–in a city where less than 7% of people walk, bike, or take transit to work.

For a bike-share system, annual ridership growth of around 10% is good. That’s what Motivate, the largest bike-share provider in the U.S., touted as its across-the-board growth metric for its seven systems in 2017. …

A Look Ahead (April 26)

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BICYCLING EVENT DOWNTOWN

DOWNTOWN ON WHEELS: 6 to 9 p.m. May 3. Bike Wichita Falls cycling safety event to be held at the corner of 6th and Ohio St. Message @bikewichitafalls on Facebook.com

The Woodlands Township Board holds meeting

By: The Woodlands Township | www.woodlandsonline.com

THE WOODLANDS, TX — The Woodlands Township Board of Directors held its regular meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at The Woodlands Township Town Hall, 2801 Technology Forest Boulevard in The Woodlands, Texas. …

… To promote The Woodlands Bike-Friendly Community designation and increase public awareness for bicycling during National Bike Month, The Woodlands Township Board of Directors proclaimed May 17, 2019 as Bike To Work Day and May 18, 2019 as Bike The Woodlands Day in The Woodlands, Texas. …

From Maya Ford, Bicycle Advisory Committee Chair:

City of Houston Planning & Development Dept. | campaign.r20.constantcontact.com

The Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) offers condolences for the two lives lost to bicycle crashes this month. It is with deep sadness that we observe the deaths of cyclists in Third Ward on April 7 and Magnolia Park on April 18. Houston Police Department is investigating both crashes. Mayor Turner has activated the Safer Streets Initiative which includes hiring a safe streets coordinator, leading a safety campaign, and implementing the safety recommendations made by the Federal Highway Administration.

Immediately, we recommend the following: …

Cyclist struck and killed by Mercedes near SW Freeway entrance ramp

By Alison Medley | www.chron.com

A man was struck and killed while he was riding his bicycle on the entrance ramp to 59 Southwest Freeway near Richmond at on Thursday night, HPD investigators said. The female driver of a Mercedes reportedly made a right turn from Richmond Avenue onto the ramp at around 11 p.m., not spotting the bicyclist, HPD Sergeant John Benavidez said. Benavidez added that were …

Weekend Rides: Mt Bonnell/Scenic Dr & Lamppost

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com

Saturday training rides leaving from Cups & Cones:

7:30 am – Let’s go on our expanded dam loop which takes us up Mt. Bonnell and over to Westlake and Cuernavaca finishing with a tailwind push home. The route is 60 miles and can be found here …

Riding from Houston to Austin, starting today! from bikehouston

Pickup-bicycle collision on UT road raises broad liability issues

By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz | www.statesman.com

If you ride a bicycle, walk a dog or otherwise engage in recreation on University of Texas property, are you necessarily trespassing?

The university is arguing that the answer is yes in a case pending before the Texas Supreme Court. Two lower courts have disagreed.

The seeds of the dispute were planted four years ago this month, when April Garner, a graduate of UT and 57 years old at the time, was riding her bicycle from her Tarrytown home to meet a friend at the Butler Hike and Bike Trail. …

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