{"id":30202,"date":"2015-07-07T00:08:27","date_gmt":"2015-07-07T05:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=30202"},"modified":"2015-07-07T00:08:27","modified_gmt":"2015-07-07T05:08:27","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-july-6th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/07\/07\/texas-bicycling-news-july-6th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News July 6th"},"content":{"rendered":"

MoPac closures tonight as bike\/pedestrian bridge moved into place<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Heads up, cyclists and pedestrians. Your bridge swings into place tonight!
\nThe last piece of a 525-foot bicycle and pedestrian bridge will be positioned over the Union Pacific railroad tracks south of Duval Road tonight, according to a press release from the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.
\nThe bridge is part of a shared use path that will run alongside the southbound Loop 1 frontage road from the city of Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Walnut Creek Trail to the Capital of Texas Highway near the Arboretum.
\nTwo southbound lanes of Loop 1 (MoPac) will be closed between Parmer Lane and Braker Lane starting at 8 p.m. The northbound frontage road will be closed at Braker Lane. The …<\/p>\n

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Riding from Northern Washington to Austin Texas starting August 7th<\/a><\/h2>\n

Pete Frederickson\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

I’m a 34 year old male from Washington state looking for riding buddies on this epic tour starting August 7th from Winthrop WA to Austin TX, taking the Sierra Cascades, Western Express, Grand Canyon Connector and Southern Tier routes. I’ll be towing my dog in a trailer so it’ll be slow going(as well as hot!), but I’m giving myself 3-4 months to finish the trip. Folks are welcome to join at any point in the tour. Come share in the adventure! …
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Trees down at Pace Bend and issues<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Spicewookie\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

I did a recon ride and some maintenance, but encountered more work than my hand saw was interested in. I’ll have minions out there Monday. I was working mostly on the North end of the park and didn’t get to Wookie Way, NXNW, or the Crotons. Any reports of downed trees blocking the trail on those?
\nAlso, there’s still lots of flagging tape up from the Pace Bend Race and Dirt Remedy. This stuff needs to GO! Anyone …<\/p>\n

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Construction of Hike and Bike Trail from Jesse H. Jones Park to US Highway 59, Precinct 4 RE-BID<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n

www.texasbids.net<\/h3>\n

Bid Date & Time: 07\/27\/15 2:00 PM
\nOwner Solic Number: 15\/0106, 15\/0146\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Status: bidding\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Report: 6311965
\nCountry : United States\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0County: Harris\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Location: Houston
\nScope: Construction of hike and bike trail.
\nPlans: From Owner.
\nUpdate Notes: Amendment 1 issued, see linked file.Attached file. Amendment 2 issued, see linked file. Re bid, bid date changed from 06\/08\/15 to 07\/27\/15, new bid no added, limited info, contact Owner for further details.
\nOwner Type: Public …<\/p>\n