‘Sharrows’ point motorists toward courtesy to cyclists
by Karl Richter | www.texarkanagazette.com
Symbols recently painted on downtown Texarkana, Texas, streets do not indicate dedicated bike lanes but instead signal that drivers and cyclists should share the road.
Called sharrows—a play on “share” and “arrows”—the symbols added during recent street work have caused confusion among some drivers unfamiliar with them. But the city and local cycling enthusiasts say sharrows better Texarkana by making it more bike-friendly. …
Video: Yellow Bike Project works to get bicycles rolling again
By Spectrum News Staff | spectrumlocalnews.com
AUSTIN, Texas — Cyclists gathered at the Yellow Bike Project in East Austin to begin the daunting task of fixing hundreds of donated bikes.
There are 300 to 500 bikes currently piled in the back of a building, which came from the rideshare Ofo that left Austin.
The unique bolts, made for security, have to be changed because they are a hindrance for new bike owners. The Yellow Bike Project had to get special …
Sheehan, Ganzar claim Hotter’N Hell overall omnium titles
Jonathan Hull | www.timesrecordnews.com
Meteor X Giordana is a cycling team made up of two men.
But what Michael Sheehan and Colin Strickland might lack in quantity, they make up for in quality. There was no better example of the quality of their combined skill than at Hotter’N Hell this weekend.
On the heels of Strickland winning the HHH 100-mile road race Saturday, Sheehan picked up a fourth-place finish in Sunday’s criterium race in front of the MPEC which was …
Cycling and the Texas Dove Season 2018
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Yes, its that time of year again. Dove hunting is season is upon us and this is our annual list of information and tips – specifically for cyclists. This is the time of year we hear gunshots in the distance, or much closer, as we’re on our ride through the lovely countryside of North Texas, and wonder – why are we here?
Truth is, there’s not much danger to you on your bike as long as …
Casual Gravel
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Texas MTB (August 2018 Edit)
TEXAS MTB | www.youtube.com
UPCOMING RIDES
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Bicycles Inc. – Century of the Month
Sat, September 01, 2018 8:00 AM Bicycles Inc. – Arlington
Labor Day – “No Picnic Ride”
Mon, September 03, 2018 7:00 AM Pogue Picnic Place
Ride Across Johnson County
Sun, September 09, 2018 8:00 AM Commerce St, Burleson, Tx ( RR Tracks )
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
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
Waco: City will get bike-sharing program this fall
By Christy Soto | www.kwtx.com
Waco, Texas (KWTX) Senior Planner for the Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization, Chelsea Phlegar said this is a project the city has been looking into for over a year.
“A bike share program is something that will be very complimentary for a city like Waco. It could benefit our residents, our student population and also our visitors,†Phlegar said.
Phlegar said they have done in-depth research on the …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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Hotter n Hell you done good. Trying to come out of this fog so I can have a semi productive day today.
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— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) August 27, 2018
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— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) August 27, 2018
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New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR Monthly Ride and Swim! Going Back! – Harker Heights, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/yZMErmJ0Gr
Join us this month as we travel to Dana Peak Park to ride! Wheels down at 9:00. Please arrive early … https://t.co/QZyk9qkSJA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 28, 2018
