Cyclist worried about biking on city streets before deadly collision with HISD bus, father says
By Julian Gill | www.chron.com
David Loya had been an avid cyclist in Houston for about eight months, but he was already keenly aware of the dangers around him on the road.
His stepfather, Felipe Pinales, recalled a conversation with the 23-year-old who frequently rode his bike near his apartment in the Heights area. Loya said he was worried about cars creeping close to him as he pedaled in the bike lane.
"I’ve almost been bumped twice," Pinales recalled Loya saying last Tuesday as they shopped together at the mall. …
Tour de Houston Volunteers
Tour de Houston Presented by Apache | www.houstontx.gov
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for the Tour de Houston presented by Apache event scheduled for Sunday, March 17, 2019. The Tour de Houston presented by Apache event is a fundraising bike ride that benefits Houston’s Reforestation Program. This outdoor event is open for all cyclist levels, from the leisure rider to cycling competitors, and it is a recommended BP MS150 training ride.
Volunteers will provide Rest Stop Assistance for the Tour de Houston presented by Apache at either:
• Rest Stop 1
KIPP Academy
500 Tidwell Road, 77022
5:30 am to 2:30 pm
Or
• Rest Stop 2
U.S. Steel Tubular Products
9518 East Mount Houston, Rd 77050
6:00 am to 1:30 pm
o VOLUNTEER as a Rest Stop Assistant email to oneika.shelby@houstontx.gov
City applies for federal funding for proposed Cotton Belt Trail
Ruhma Khan | utdmercury.com
Recreational walkway planned to run alongside future DART rail line
The Richardson City Council has applied for federal funding to cover the segment of the proposed Cotton Belt Trail that services UTD, which is the fourth and last portion of the trail in Richardson that has yet to be funded.
The Cotton Belt Trail is a 26-mile long hiking and biking trail that will …
Richardson Bike Mart has humble beginning
By Olivia Lueckemeyer | communityimpact.com
Walking into Richardson Bike Mart feels more like stumbling into a cyclist’s fever dream.
Clusters of bicycles line the walls and the floor and even hang from the ceiling.
At any given time, owner and President Woody Smith said 400 bicycles are ready for purchase.
Combine that with the roughly 200-250 warehoused bikes waiting to be assembled and another 1,500 housed at nearby locations, and what results is a companywide inventory that rivals shops nationally and perhaps even globally, Smith said. …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Haardvarks Tuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 7:00 PM
Lite Bike Tuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
West Bike Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 7:00 PM
SL Wednesday Night Ride Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
McIntyre 20 Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Nite Bike Thursday, March 14, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Bike Barn Clear Lake Saturday, March 16, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Society Saturday 45 miler Saturday, March 16, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Cycles (Short) Saturday, March 16, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Sunday, March 17, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
SWCC Sunday Sunday, March 17, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Noon Bike Sunday, March 17, 2019 @ 12:00 PM
La Primavera Lago Vista 28th Annual – Saturday • Mar 2 2019
www.road-results.com
Categories » Junior 10-14 » Men Cat 2 » Men Cat 3 » Men Cat 4/5 » Men Master 35+ Cat 4/5 » Men Master 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men Master 50+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men P/1/2 » Women Cat 1/2/3 » Women Cat 3/4/5
La Primavera Lago Vista 28th Annual – Sunday • Mar 3 2019
www.road-results.com
Categories » Junior 10-14 » Men Cat 2 » Men Cat 3 » Men Cat 4/5 » Men Master 35+ Cat 4/5 » Men Master 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men Master 50+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men P/1/2 » Women Cat 1/2/3 » Women Cat 3/4/5
Deal to replace Pelican Island bridge leaves questions about development
Nick Powell | www.strava.com
A revised proposal to replace an aging drawbridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island is closer than ever to coming to fruition, offering renewed potential for long-sought economic development.
Galveston County and city of Galveston officials have reached a tentative agreement to fund an $89 million version of the long-delayed bridge. It calls for a conventional 75-foot span with four lanes, as well as pedestrian and bicycle crossings.
Efforts to replace the bridge have been hindered by a lack of funds and disagreements over long-term responsibility for maintenance and …
You Can Soon Buy a Cannondale at Any REI Store. Here’s Why That Matters.
BY AMANDA LOUDIN | www.bicycling.com
REI is planning a major expansion into the cycling business, and it could have far-reaching effects for bike customers and retailers alike.
The outdoor chain announced late last month that it will overhaul its inventory, which includes adding Bontrager gear and apparel, greatly expanding its Cannondale offerings, and adding an enhanced line of …
