Texas Bicycling News Digest September 12th 2018

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Biking Across America, Crypto Cyclists Look to Raise $1 Million for Charity

by Rebecca Campbell | bitcoinmagazine.com


Crypto, charity and cycling. It’s an unlikely triad, but two fitness enthusiasts-turned-crypto philanthropists believe that, taken in combination, the three can drive positive change.

Taking a cross-country cycling trip around the U.S., Tour de Crypto riders Jason Berlin and Jovel Velasquez want to raise $1 million in cryptocurrencies and USD for the Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC), a non-profit organization with the mandate to “[end] domestic and sexual violence for all.” Through its advocacy, counselling, education, shelters and support services, HAWC works to help survivors build safe and healthy lives. …

The League of American Bicyclist is about to set back San Antonio again.

by Daniel Day | bikesanantonio.blogspot.com


Back in August, Alamo Area MPO sent a tweet (image 77.1) out about San Antonio again reapplying to the League of American Bicyclist to become Silver ranking as a bicyclist friendly city. I am here to warn people that if we win Silver status, then biking will get worse in San Antonio for the people who are in charge will use the status as a crutch not to improve the current situation.

I’ve been pointing out the fact that since the awarding of the Bronze Status, that we don’t deserve it. When your …

Kat & 3 Mousketeers

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Pop-up CCGG w/ Luke!

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Tuesday Night Crit A Race

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Rain Chances Decreased With Later Start Bike Ride

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Waiting until 12:11 pm to start today’s bike I felt somewhat confident that the rain chances of coming down while I biked decreased. Selecting the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route I set out with the sky covered with clouds, some of them quite dark. But there a couple of holes opened up every once in a while and I saw blue sky which lasted only a few minutes. Part of the reason for the late start was me watching stage 17 of the Vuelta a Espana where the sun shined a lot and the mountain climb hit 24% near the finish. I think I will take the rain clouds over 24% climbs.

The plan was to bike at least 28 miles (4% of my goal for September) to get back on schedule but thanks to the clouds keeping their rain I rode 35.63 miles (5% of of my goal). This puts me at 287.28 miles for September or 41% of my goal of 700 miles.

Weather during the bike ride: start 81 (85% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind SE 8 mph. Finish 85 (73% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind SE 8 mph. The humidity increase from last week makes for lots of perspiration even though it is not so hot.

As I rode east of Lake Houston the clouds looked threatening sometimes. I stopped on Old Atascocita Road east of FM 2100 and took these photos. The blue I wrote about earlier peeks through on the first photo looking to the northwest but the second photo to the northeast is not so generous.

After taking the photos I rode back to FM 2100 to go to Huffman. No stop at the Chevron station since I thought my water would last to the finish which it did. Riding west the wind was more helpful and I keep a good pace. The dark clouds continued to move in and out of sight but still no rain. I was concerned about getting across Kingwood Drive on the return trip because of Kingwood High School traffic but when i got there the three cars in front of me moved across the street and I did too with no traffic in sight. During the last 2 miles the temperature got cooler and then warmed up which made me think rain was nearby. A dark cloud wasn’t too far away but I made it home and finished the ride at 2:50 pm dry from rain but not from sweating.

Rain forecast for Thursday is 60% so biking might not happen.

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Are E-Scooters Key For Better Bike Lanes In San Antonio?

By Paul Flahive | www.tpr.org



Abel Gonzales is on one of his many weekly bike rides downtown. He pulls onto Alamo Plaza road when he spots two 20-something men riding the popular electronic scooters.

“We should follow him,” he says and then pedals off.

As the two men, who are riding in the street, approach the intersection with Houston Street, they shoot across …

Bid on Construction of Carthage City Trail Improvements in Carthage

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Bid Date & Time: 09/25/18 2:00 PM Prebid: 09/18/18 10:30 AM
Solicitation Title: Construction of Carthage City Trail Improvements
Status: bidding Report: 8902995
Country : United States State: TX County: Panola Location: Carthage
Scope: Trail improvements. Construction of a concrete and decomposed granite trail with wooden bridge, landscaping, irrigation and trail side amenities.
Notes: A pre-bid meeting for all prospective bidders will be held at City Hall on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Plans: From Designer.
Bond: 5% bid bond
Owner Type: Public
Buyer: Carthage, City of
Address: PO Box 400 812 W Panola Street
City: Carthage State: TX Zip/Postal Code: 75633
TEL: 903-693-3868 FAX: 903-693-3882
Website: http://www.carthagetexas.com/city.htm …

Lawsuit: triathlon organizer’s poor planning resulted in accident between cyclist, motorist

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HOUSTON – An Angelina County man who participated in a local triathlon last year claims he was hit by a motorist during the event and has filed a state district lawsuit.

Scott Smith’s suit, which was filed on Sept. 7 in the Harris County 157th District Court, pins the Dec. 10, 2017 accident during the Towne Lake Triathlon on its organizer, Tejas Tris, LLC, doing business as Bayou City Tri Series, and the driver in question, Dolores Oates, of Cypress. …

Council OKs grant app for bicycle pump

By Mary Madewell | theparisnews.com

The largest asphalt bicycle pump track in North America took a step closer to reality Monday when Paris City Council approved a $500,000 matching grant application with Texas Parks & Wildlife.

City Manager John Godwin said although grant funds are limited and competition is highly competitive, he is optimistic.

We did not believe the weather guy! Great ride Clo and Mo!

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Fast group rides near heights? from bikehouston

FrankenBike Houston #91

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter

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Gran Fondo bike event benefits Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities

Leslie Barker | www.dallasnews.com


We certainly understand if you skipped the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred bike ride this year (or any year, for that matter). It was, in a word, hot. And while September temperatures in North Texas aren’t exactly frosty, the average range is a comfy 69 to 89 degrees. Nice weather to ride your two-wheeler, especially for a cause. …

Video: Scooters vs Bikes: SA’s bike-share program may feel effects of scooters

By Max Massey | www.ksat.com

SAN ANTONIO – From Southtown to downtown San Antonio, it seems like at every corner you can find a Bird or Lime scooter sitting or on the move.

It’s nothing new that the scooters are seeing success, but it could be at the cost of the Alamo City’s bike-share program.

Q: Has there already been a decrease in usage for the bike-share program?

A: “Any time there’s new technology that comes on the …

Pink Floyd Sunday Afternoon Ride

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Video: These great cycling routes show the wide range of beauty in Texas

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Cyclist and Writer for Texas Monthly Magazine Dan Oko speaks with Deborah Duncan about some fun and scenic cycling routes. They also discuss some biking tips.

Upcoming Rides

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UPCOMING RIDES
Jerry Frank’s Birthday Ride
Sat, September 15, 2018 8:00 AM Godley Middle School, Godley, Texas
Ovilla Thrilla
Sun, September 16, 2018 8:00 AM 1301 Day Miar Rd, Mansfield, TX
River View
Sat, September 22, 2018 8:00 AM Rio Vista Tx Rio Vista High School Eagle Drive
No Wind No Hills
Sun, September 23, 2018 8:00 AM Sublett and 287, Arlington, Tx
Willow Park Warbler
Sun, September 30, 2018 3:00 PM Willow Park, Tx
Paluxy Pedal
Sat, October 06, 2018 8:30 AM Glen Rose, Tx
Grandview Gallop
Sun, October 07, 2018 8:00 AM 106 S Walnut St, Venus, TX 76084

Texas Bicycling from Twitter

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