{"id":36063,"date":"2017-04-25T23:11:14","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T04:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=36063"},"modified":"2017-04-25T23:11:14","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T04:11:14","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-april-25th-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2017\/04\/25\/texas-bicycling-news-april-25th-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News April 25th 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tying Waco sites together<\/a><\/h2>\n

By J.B. SMITH | www.wacotrib.com<\/h3>\n

Mammoth site, river, old railroads seen as key to future Waco trail system
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\nSomeday you may be able to walk or bike from the Hawaiian Falls water park to the Riverbend ballfields, the fishing docks on the Bosque River and the Waco Mammoth National Monument without ever crossing traffic.
\nThat day may be about to get a lot closer.
\nA lighted concrete river trail connecting those attractions is part of a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153metropolitan trail system\u00e2\u20ac\u009d that Waco Parks and Recreation officials envision as …<\/p>\n

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State, federal funding could help pay for Longview bike, pedestrian lanes<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Jimmy Isaac | www.news-journal.com<\/h3>\n


\nState and federal funding could help pay for more bicycle and pedestrian lanes in Longview \u00e2\u20ac\u201d including through neighborhoods.
\nBut Parks and Recreation Department Director Scott Caron cautioned Monday, “We don’t have an exact route.”
\nThe city has called a May 4 public hearing for input on its application to the Texas Department of Transportation to receive a grant for as much as $3 million to …<\/p>\n

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Houston’s Best Parks & Trails for Family Bike Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Rachael Cherry | mommypoppins.com<\/h3>\n


\nEncouraging healthy hobbies is at the top of my priority list when it comes to my kids, and I’ve tried to make being active a part of their lives since day one. Both kids have accompanied me on many runs in the jogging stroller since they were babies, and they know that if it’s a nice day we’re doing something outside. Now that my oldest is riding his bike, we frequently head out to different trails together where I’ll chase after him with my daughter strapped into the jogging stroller as he flies down trails (his biking has been excellent for improving my running speed) or …<\/p>\n

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First Playtri retail franchise to open next month<\/a><\/h2>\n

by BRAIN Staff | www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

DALLAS (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The first franchise location of Playtri, a Dallas-based multisport retailer, will open next month in Fort Worth, Texas.
\nPlaytri announced in January that it was selling franchises. It currently has five company-owned locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
\nThe new store is the Alliance area in North Fort Worth, which Playtri said is a fast-growing area.
\n“This expanding area of Fort Worth is an excellent opportunity for Playtri to meet the needs of the community with a bike shop and coaching services. We look forward to a …<\/p>\n

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Bike The Woodlands 2017 begins in May<\/a><\/h2>\n

by The Editor | fatcatwebproductions.com<\/h3>\n


\nTHE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (April 25, 2017) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c May is recognized as National Bike Month, and for the fifth consecutive year The Woodlands will be host to a number of activities to celebrate the event. The Woodlands Township is a supporter of Bike The Woodlands Coalition\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s efforts to create a better community through bicycling, and the events in May offer a prime opportunity for people to get involved.
\nWith activities scheduled for all ages and abilities to enjoy throughout the month of May, the highlight of the …<\/p>\n

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Student’s custom bike stolen at Rice University, later returned<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Jake Reiner | www.click2houston.com<\/h3>\n


\nHOUSTON – If there’s one thing this story should teach us, it’s this: If you had any plans to mess with the Houston bike community, don’t.
\n“This is, like, my life,” said Madeleine Pelzel, a junior architecture student at Rice University, referring to her custom-made bike.
\n“I’ve been riding with this bike since the beginning of 2014,” she said. “I’ve gone on tours with it, I’ve raced it, I’ve done triathlons on it (and) I used to get …<\/p>\n

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Austin Ridge Riders Visit Cameron Park<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Trent Dougherty | wacobicycleclub.com<\/h3>\n


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