{"id":43742,"date":"2018-08-11T22:50:28","date_gmt":"2018-08-12T03:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=43742"},"modified":"2018-08-11T22:50:28","modified_gmt":"2018-08-12T03:50:28","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-11th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/08\/11\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-11th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest August 11th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Video: Texas Outdoors: It’s just like riding a bike…except it’s racing!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Barry Davis | www.kens5.com<\/h3>\n

San Antonio \u00e2\u20ac\u201d It’s just like riding a bicycle.<\/p>\n

Well, except for the pack of speed-crazed, thrill-seeking kids racing past you!<\/p>\n

I had never tried BMX racing, but boy what a hoot. I had often passed by the track and always said, “I’m going to stop by there one day,” so I finally did.<\/p>\n

“We have people of all ages come out here; 2-year-olds to guys in the 60’s to moms,” says Lonestar BMX president Tad Robertson. In fact, Robertson says they have kids who grow up on the track, race through high school and college, then …<\/p>\n

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Texarkana, Texas completes two-way street conversion project<\/a><\/h2>\n

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


\nThe next time you’re in downtown Texarkana, you may notice some changes to the traffic patterns.<\/p>\n

Crews have just completed a two-way street conversion to West 3rd and West 4th streets.<\/p>\n

Both streets cross the state line into Arkansas, where they’re already two-way.<\/p>\n

Texas-side officials say the conversion is a capital improvement project, and is intended to increase traffic access to the downtown area.<\/p>\n

“We’re asking residents to slow down, pay attention, and look for signage. We’ve clearly marked all the intersections and tried to help people out with our paint markings, Drivers just need to pay more attention,” said Lisa Thompson, City of Texarkana, Texas spokesperson.<\/p>\n

Crews have also added new crosswalks and bicycle signage, and created nearly 200 curbside parking spaces.<\/p>\n

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Bid on Construction of A-train Bike and Pedestrian Trail-Eagle Point Section in Lewisville<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid Date & Time: 09\/11\/18 3:00 PM Prebid: 08\/23\/18 8:30 AM
\nSolicitation Title: Construction of A-train Bike and Pedestrian Trail-Eagle Point Section
\nOwner Solic Number: 18-07DCTA, F8Y97702 Status: bidding Report: 8839261
\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Denton Location: Lewisville
\nEst. Low Value: $2,000,000 Est. High Value: $2,000,000
\nSet Aside Types: MBE\/DBE (Minority \/ Disadvantaged)
\nScope: Work includes 180 LF 506-6001 rock filter dams (install) (TY1), 9406 LF 506-6038 temporary sediment control fence (Install), complete in place. 3.79 AC Prep Row, complete in place; 100 LF removing conc (curbs and gutter); 687 SY removing conc (sidewalks); 30 SY removing Conc (headwall), 9062 SY 162-6002 block sodding; 255 LF rail (handrail); 3 EA curb ramps; 9275 EA 666-6207 REFL Pav Mrk TY II (Y) 4″ (SLD), complete in place.; 40 LF 618-6023 conduit (PVC) (Sched 40) (2\u00e2\u20ac\u009d); 4EA 624-6006 ground box TY battery (162915) W\/ Apron.; 41 SF 636-6001 aluminum signs (TY A); see attached file.
\nNotes: Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Aug 23, 2018 8:30:00 AM CDT, at 640 State Highway 121, Lewisville, Tx 75057 Second Floor Conference Room. All questions regarding the construction plans and bidding documents shall be submitted in writing and addressed to …<\/p>\n

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FrankenBike San Antonio #97: SATURDAY, August 18, 2018 from 10am-4pm at The Cherrity Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n

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


\nFrankenBike San Antonio #97 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Presented by BikeTexas and Independence Brewing Company \u00e2\u20ac\u201c will be held on SATURDAY, August 18, 2018 from 10am-4pm at The Cherrity Bar located at 302 Montana Street, San Antonio, Texas 78203. 210-559-0421<\/p>\n

Jaime Santillan is your event host for FrankenBike San Antonio # 97 so be sure to ask for him when you arrive if you need any help. …<\/p>\n

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#hwy30ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Ron Gunnels | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Maggie’s tour of the ‘hoods<\/a><\/h2>\n

Kevin Highfield | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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MHvsMS at Bullis County<\/a><\/h2>\n

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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TT Saturday<\/a><\/h2>\n

Meggin Crawford | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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SAT. Morning Bike Ride w\/Fort Bend Bike Team<\/a><\/h2>\n

Toni Tone | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Phenom Phifty<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brad Stauffer | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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