{"id":42752,"date":"2018-07-03T23:04:56","date_gmt":"2018-07-04T04:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=42752"},"modified":"2018-07-03T23:04:56","modified_gmt":"2018-07-04T04:04:56","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-july-3rd-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/07\/03\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-july-3rd-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest July 3rd 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Craddock supporting hurricane recovery with Tour de France auction<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Texan puts up custom Lake shoes to help support damaged Houston velodrome
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\nAmerican Lawson Craddock is using his return to the Tour de France as a platform to help his hometown of Houston, Texas, as it recovers from damage left behind in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, which caused massive flooding across the city last year.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old EF Education First-Drapac rider announced on Twitter and Instagram that he will be auctioning a …<\/p>\n

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Six Texas Rallies Every Cyclist Should Pedal\u00e2\u20ac\u201dA Photo Essay<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

In no particular order, here are photos from six Texas rallies accompanied by a brief description of each one. Please respond with your comments about the featured events or create your own \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Six Texas Rides\u00e2\u20ac\u009d list-and-photo essay. We want to hear from you!
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FrankenBike Houston #89: SATURDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Chris | frankenbike.net<\/h3>\n


\nFrankenBike Houston #89 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Presented by Bike Texas, The Energy Corridor District and Independence Brewing Company \u00e2\u20ac\u201c will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10am-4pm at Hickory Hollow Restaurant \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 101 Heights Blvd, Houston, Texas 77007. …<\/p>\n

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City council to vote in anticipation of bike share program<\/a><\/h2>\n

By PHILLIP ERICKSEN | www.wacotrib.com<\/h3>\n


\nWaco City Council members are set to cast their first votes Tuesday related to a bike share program that could be riding toward Waco.<\/p>\n

The ordinance revision would allow bike share vendors with proper authorization to build bike racks on city …<\/p>\n

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Over $50K raised at Mesquite Rotary Club\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s annual bike rally<\/a><\/h2>\n

Anny Sivilay | starlocalmedia.com<\/h3>\n

Rodeo Road Rally draws in over 1,200 cyclists
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\nThe Mesquite Rotary Club\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 22nd Rodeo Road Rally, the organization\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s annual charity fundraising bike ride, was held on Saturday. Cyclists from all over Texas and some out of state began their 20-, 42- or 65-mile course at the Mesquite Rodeo Convention Center. …<\/p>\n

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Video: College students biking 4,000 miles to raise money for cancer research<\/a><\/h2>\n

By George Smith | www.wkow.com<\/h3>\n


\nMADISON (WKOW) — College students raising money for cancer research got some much-needed rest Monday night in Madison.<\/p>\n

A group of University of Texas students are on a 4,000 mile bike ride from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska.<\/p>\n

They rode from Milwaukee to …<\/p>\n

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Birthday ride was only supposed to be 44 but it was so nice outside<\/a><\/h2>\n

Richard Salinas II | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Committed to Evil Worm<\/a><\/h2>\n

Francisco Simas | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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1st ride back after PT meetings<\/a><\/h2>\n

Nicole Volek | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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CenterPoint Trail from Sims Bayou to W Airport Blvd<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid on CenterPoint Trail from Sims Bayou to W Airport Blvd in Through Centerpoint Easement From Sims Bayou To W Airport Blvd Along Hiram Clarke Road
\nBid Date & Time: 07\/25\/18 10:00 AM Prebid: 07\/11\/18 10:00 AM
\nSolicitation Title: CenterPoint Trail from Sims Bayou to W Airport Blvd
\nOwner Solic Number: 18842-CT01 Status: bidding Report: 8750079
\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Harris
\nLocation: Through Centerpoint Easement From Sims Bayou To W Airport Blvd Along Hiram Clarke Road
\nEst. Low Value: $1,035,000 Est. High Value: $1,171,000
\nScope: This project is to construct a hike and bike trail. Work to include concrete paving, concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps, midblock crossings, and landscaping. Also includes 9,180 SY of concrete bike trail, 11,050 SY of cement stabilized base, 7,500 SF of concrete sidewalk, 4,000 CY of excavation and fill and 3 acre of landscaping including irrigation. Construction in, on, or near existing roadways will require a traffic control plan. Construction also requires the implementation of storm water pollution prevention plan and features. Disposal of any excess material and debris is the responsibility of the contractor. All disturbed areas are to be hydro-mulch seeded as indicated on plans. See attached file.
\nNotes: A site visit will be held on 07\/11\/18 at 10:00 AM, at the 300 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas 77024. Request for Proposal Information must be received by Noon Tuesday July 17, 2018. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.
\nPlans: From CivCast USA \/ Amtek Information Service, Inc., 4001 Sherwood Lane, PO Box 692303, Houston, TX 77092, ph: 281-376-4577.<\/p>\n

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Valley bike-share push gathers steam<\/a><\/h2>\n

By RICK KELLEY | www.valleymorningstar.com<\/h3>\n

WESLACO \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A Valley-wide bike share program that won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t cost any public dollars continues to ride ahead.<\/p>\n

Ron Garza, executive director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, said this week he visited Austin to evaluate that city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike-share plan and how it is evolving.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153They have B-Cycle, which is what McAllen has,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153But they just approved two other dockless vendors, one of which is Ofo, and something called Pace. So they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re moving into this dockless area, also.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Friends who race together…give awesome high fives on the podium! dfwsummerseries #winning<\/a> #teammates<\/a> #dssracing<\/a> #girlswhoshred<\/a> #girlswhoride<\/a> #getmorewomenriding<\/a> @ Erwin Park. https:\/\/t.co\/eVPdlidME8<\/a><\/p>\n

— Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) July 4, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n