{"id":41794,"date":"2018-05-25T22:49:51","date_gmt":"2018-05-26T03:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=41794"},"modified":"2018-05-25T22:49:51","modified_gmt":"2018-05-26T03:49:51","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-25th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/05\/25\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-25th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 25th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bicyclists To Ride From Austin Capitol For Missing Children’s Day<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tony Cantu | patch.com<\/h3>\n


\nAUSTIN, TX \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Austin Police Department’s Motors Unit will escort about 20 bicyclists from the state Capitol to a local elementary school to observe Missing Children’s Day on Friday, officials said.<\/p>\n

The caravan will start off at the Capitol grounds and make its way to Oak Hill Elementary School, 6101 Patton Ranch Rd. some ten miles …<\/p>\n

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Mission Marshall hands out new bikes to Marshall ISD students for Read to Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Bridget Ortigo | www.marshallnewsmessenger.com<\/h3>\n


\nSome Marshall ISD students took home a new set of wheels on Thursday as part of Mission Marshall\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s annual Read to Ride program, which is handing out 324 brand new bicycles and helmets this week for improved reading skills.<\/p>\n

The 53 students at Price T. Young Elementary School were the first on Thursday to receive their bicycles and helmets from …<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/story.php?story_fbid=1828456087175550&id=175088795845629<\/p>\n

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Richland Hills Hike & Bike Trail Project in Fort Worth<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Request for Qualifications – Richland Hills Hike & Bike Trail Project
\nOwner Solic Number: 2018-024 Status: bidding Report: 8669051
\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Tarrant
\nLocation: Fort Worth
\nScope: Professional Services relating to the design and construction of a Hike and Bike Trail.
\nNotes: The deadline for questions is on June 14, 2018 by 5:00 PM, CT.
\nPlans: From Owner. See outside link. Login & registration required.
\nOutside Link:
\nhttps:\/\/www.publicpurchase.com\/gems\/richlandhills,tx\/bid\/bidView?bidId=97118
\nOwner Type: Public<\/p>\n

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Morning Ride – Friday Gravel<\/a><\/h2>\n

J. Ramsey | www.strava.com\/activities\/1595566307<\/h3>\n

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Bike The Woodlands Coalition: safety always comes first while riding<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Patricia Dillon | www.yourconroenews.com<\/h3>\n


\nAs Bike Month comes to a close, members of the Bike The Woodlands Coalition want to remind residents that it is important to remember to be safe when riding around town throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Randall Cade, president of Bike The Woodlands Coalition, said there are a number of safety issues in The Woodlands for cyclists \u00e2\u20ac\u201d both on township roads and the various pathways through the community.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s more or less two large groups of riders. There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s pathway riders and road riders. So we can talk about safety issues for each of those. The safety issues on the …<\/p>\n

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This weekend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rides: Bee Creek Alternate! Lamppost!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

NOTE: Keep your eyes on GroupMe for Monday (Memorial Day) ride details.<\/p>\n

Saturday we will head out to Bee Creek, but via 71 and Pace Bend road. We have done this route once before and it was fun (or maybe it was terrible and I misremember). The entire ride is 62 miles and can be found here: https:\/\/www.strava.com\/routes\/7277808<\/a>. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!<\/p>\n

Sunday is our usual Coffee Shop ride. Our destination will be Lamppost Coffee in Round Rock. The route is 50 miles and takes us to Lamppost Coffee in Round Rock. The route is …<\/p>\n

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Southside Group Ride – San Antonio<\/a><\/h2>\n

therivardreport.com<\/h3>\n

If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re more in the mood for a bike ride, consider this moderately paced weekly group ride that weaves its way through San Antonio\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s South Side.<\/p>\n

The group meets at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday, weather permitting, at Bike World\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shop at 835 SE Military Dr., with the ride beginning at 9 a.m. The route varies, but is usually between 13 and 16 miles, store manager Adrian De La Rosa said.<\/p>\n

One of the most popular loops goes from Military Drive to Mission Road, then north into Southtown, he said. From there, the group will often continue north on South Alamo, get onto Broadway, make a loop around downtown and …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Have you checked out the recent @swamplot<\/a> article on bike-ped safety in #Houston<\/a>? \u00f0\u0178\u201d\u008d An online post featuring @LINK_Houston<\/a>-developed mapping analysis. https:\/\/t.co\/z9FIkL5MmU<\/a><\/p>\n

— LINK Houston (@LINK_Houston) May 26, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n