{"id":27994,"date":"2014-10-22T23:05:14","date_gmt":"2014-10-23T04:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=27994"},"modified":"2014-10-22T23:05:14","modified_gmt":"2014-10-23T04:05:14","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-22rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/10\/22\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-22rd\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest October 22rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

BRAIN Dealer Tour plies Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s prime paths<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Toby Hill\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

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\nAUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Rolling on pink-accented tires provided by sponsor Hutchinson and attired in Sockguy socks bearing slogans like \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Save the Ta Tas\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Cancer Sucks\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BRAIN\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Austin Dealer Tour kicked off Tuesday sampling some of the Texas capital\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s growing network of premier cycling infrastructure en route to four shops, including multisport specialist Jack & Adam\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bicycles and multi-store powerhouse Bicycle Sport Shop.
\nRobin Stallings, executive director of advocacy group Bike Texas, led a crew of about 20 riders on a mix of paved, dirt and gravel paths and…<\/p>\n

Spinlister Speeds to Austin to Increase Bike Availability for Residents and Tourists, Unlocking Support and a New Revenue Stream for Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Cycling Community<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.prweb.com<\/h3>\n

Spinlister, the global bike share service, is putting roots in Austin, Texas, and investing in growing local peer-to-peer bike rentals. More than 150 bikes are already listed in Austin, and the company aims to have more than 1,500 bikes actively listed by March of 2015, just in time for the influx of SXSW show attendees from all over the world. Spinlister will be participating in local events and actively encouraging Austin residents and businesses to list their bikes and stand-up paddleboards (SUP) for rent as a great way to make extra money and meet other cyclists.
\nAs Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s population and popularity as a travel destination continues to grow, the demand for transportation and accommodations has increased as well. There are 1.9 million residents in Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s metropolitan area and with more…<\/p>\n

Biking across U.S. at 70<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Crystal Nguyen, Staff Writer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.coastreportonline.com<\/h3>\n

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\nStill fit and instilled with a strong sense of wanderlust at the age of 70, Mick Donoff is the epitome of someone who knows how to live life to the fullest while positively impacting everyone he encounters along the way.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve lived long enough to see many people including friends and family diagnosed with cancer,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Donoff said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I realized that I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been very blessed to live the number of years I have.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\nSo for his 70th birthday he rode his bike 3,059 miles from Laguna Beach to St. Augustine, Fla. under the team name Ride America 4 Cancer and for the research organization Stand Up 2 Cancer. He…<\/p>\n

Officials hope downtown bike lane opens by end of year<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Dug Begley\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h3>\n

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\nConversion of a traffic lane on Lamar into Houston’s main bike route through downtown has been delayed as officials finalize plans and wait for in-demand humps known as “armadillos” to arrive.
\n(To continue reading this story, you will need to be a digital subscriber to HoustonChronicle.com)<\/p>\n

Biking to City Hall with the City Council<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.dallasvoice.com<\/h3>\n

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\nFive members of the Dallas City Council led a bike ride from Main Street Garden to Dallas City Hall this morning to highlight the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s commitment to continuing construction of bike paths and bike lanes throughout the city.
\nPlans call for more than 1,000 miles of lanes and paths for bikes, with about 35 miles of that is currently under construction. Money has already been approved to extend the Trinity Strand Trail into Oak Lawn from Infomart to the Medical District.
\nMore than 50 people rode with…<\/p>\n

Getting to #ATXBikeFest<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeTexas.org<\/h3>\n

Roll up to the Austin BikeFest hassle-free on October 25! Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to drive? No problem!
\nBike: We can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have a BikeFest without bikes! We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll have bike parking available after the ride if you need a place to park while you enjoy the food trucks and festivities. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget your lock! Bike valet will also be provided. Remember– the Southern Walnut Creek Trail will be open and available for riding all the way to Govalle Park.
\nB-cycle: There will be a pop-up B-cycle station at…<\/p>\n

We Wave initiative promotes safety for bicyclists, motorists<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n

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\nMaybe a friendly wave can help.
\nPolice Chief Art Acevedo will unveil a new initiative today that aims to improve safety of cyclists and motorists on Austin streets.
\nThe idea? A friendly wave makes bicyclists and motorists more aware of each other, and fosters cooperation and camaraderie between the two groups.
\nThat\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a big challenge. I get regular emails from motorists frustrated by cyclists\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 behavior, and vice versa.
\nThe truth is, there are good bicyclists and not-so-good bicyclists, just as there are good motorists and not-so-good motorists.\u00c2\u00a0 We all need to look out for one another as we…<\/p>\n

Webberville Cyclocross Race, Saturday, October 18, 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

Violet Crown<\/h3>\n

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\nHere are photos from Saturday’s Webberville Cyclocross Race. You can find the results on the txbra.org site here. Photos provided by Rusty Brooks. You can see more of his cycling photos here, or learn more about Rusty on his Facebook page here. Use of the photos in this photo galIery are restricted to this site.<\/p>\n

Trail Maintenance<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/h3>\n

11\/08\/2014
\n8:00 am – 12:00 pm
\nLocation: SA State Park South
\nJoin the volunteer crew to do trail maintenance on the second Saturday of every month. Meet at the South Shore Entrance at the San Angelo State Park.<\/p>\n