{"id":28992,"date":"2015-02-17T22:52:26","date_gmt":"2015-02-18T04:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=28992"},"modified":"2015-02-17T22:52:26","modified_gmt":"2015-02-18T04:52:26","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-17th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/02\/17\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-17th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest February 17th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recreational cycling in city continues to grow<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Exsar Arguello, News Reporter\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0star.txstate.edu<\/h3>\n

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\nAn on-campus organization has created a bike-sharing program as recreational cycling grows in San Marcos.
\nThe bike-sharing trend has grown in popularity in San Antonio and Austin. Existing systems in these cities allow citizens to rent bikes to get around town or simply for recreational use.
\nThe Bike Cave, an organization and business run by Auxiliary Services at Texas State, was the first to offer a similar program in San Marcos. The …<\/p>\n

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The Texas Monuments<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Michael Pincus, Super Squadra pb Austinbikes\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texasbikeracing.com<\/h3>\n

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\nMilan-San Remo. Flanders. Paris-Roubaix. Liege. These are the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Spring Classics,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the monuments of the sport of cycling. The names of these historic WorldTour events will turn the head of anyone with a passion for bike racing. And much like the WorldTour, Texas has its own set of spring classics: Walburg. Pace Bend. Lago Vista. Most Texas bike racers recognize the names of these races and dream of one day winning one of these Texas monuments.
\nIn February and March, much of the country is still plowing snow. But here in Texas, legs are being readied for some of the oldest and most historic races in the state. Actual pros and full-time amateurs travel from across the country to train and race in Texas this time of year, and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not uncommon to …<\/p>\n

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Some ATX Council Members Need Educating: Sidewalks Are Not a Solution<\/a><\/h2>\n

Austin on a Bike<\/h3>\n

I sensed this would be the case when we held a District One City Council forum at Yellow Bike last October.
\nOra Houston from District One is quoted in the Austin Monitor today as saying \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Who thought this was a good idea?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in response to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153a proposal that the Austin Transportation Department accept $200,000 in federal grant money already awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation to install bike-visible signals and bicycle detection equipment at 32 city intersections.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\nThe resolution, which passed 8-3, also got a …<\/p>\n

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Day 13 – El Paso: TRAIN to LA and then SF<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Alan Guo, Across Texas and California (Feb 2015)\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Sunday February 15, 2015
\nEl Paso is a neat town. The population is almost all Hispanic, some who don’t even speak English. There’s a dichotomy of really flat and really hilly areas. Because the town is integrated next to a mountain, there are residential neighborhoods established far up in the hills, which must make for a nice view from the front porch, and from below as well.
\nI spent the morning packing, and exploring the town a little. Mostly, I just biked to the post office to drop off a ~2 lbs package filled with things I don’t believe I need anymore (bug spray, long sleeve jersey, other misc items). It …<\/p>\n

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Trail Cleanup Day \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Saturday, February 21, 2015<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bike Friendly Richardson<\/h3>\n

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\nThis was an idea inspired on our Facebook page. Some riders have been noticing some issues with trash, animal waste and broken glass on some of our trails. Instead of complaining, we are going to take action by organizing our first trail cleanup day.
\nDate: Saturday, February 21. 2015
\nTime: 9:00 am (earlier if you choose) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 11:00 am (later if you choose)
\nLocation: Spring Creek Trail parking lot (southeast corner of Renner Road and Central)
\nWho: All volunteers who care about our trails
\nSince this is our first attempt at this, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to keep it simple, starting at one location. Everybody is welcome to jump in and …<\/p>\n

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BAC to consider West 5th\/6th protected bike lanes<\/a><\/h2>\n

Austin on a Bike<\/h3>\n

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\nAccording to one s%%%%% local news station I refuse to link to because of their yearly \u00e2\u20ac\u0153pedicabs are a danger and menace to society and all things safe, nevermind the plethora of drunk ass drivers blowing red lights and racing down Congress\u00e2\u20ac\u009d stories, downtown may be getting some more …<\/p>\n

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Bike signal debate triggers acrimony at Council<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Jenny Blair\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.austinmonitor.com<\/h3>\n

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\nSome Austin City Council members grew irritated while debating the problems of bicycles at intersections and whether to accept grant money that could ease those problems at Thursday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s meeting.
\nAt issue was a proposal that the Austin Transportation Department accept $200,000 in federal grant money already awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation to install bike-visible signals and bicycle detection equipment at 32 city intersections.
\nAsking about the item\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s background and implications, District 1 Council Member Ora Houston asked, …<\/p>\n