{"id":44351,"date":"2018-08-30T23:15:04","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T04:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=44351"},"modified":"2018-08-30T23:15:04","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T04:15:04","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-30th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/08\/30\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-30th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest August 30th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleymorningstar.com\/news\/local_news\/valley-s-bike-share-project-looking-pretty-green\/article_63464506-b2ed-5f1d-a595-4a810322ec2c.html\">Valley\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike-share project looking pretty green<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By RICK KELLEY | www.valleymorningstar.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/valleymorningstar.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/9\/e6\/9e6dcc5a-8d57-5139-b9e0-0e185d4fdc08\/5b881f1993732.image.jpg?resize=760%2C507&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" \/><br \/>\nWESLACO \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Lime is the color of the Valley\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s transportation future.<\/p>\n<p>The Lower Rio Grande Development Council yesterday discussed moving forward with a regional bike-sharing proposal which would use a company called Lime as the provider of bikes for any city or town that wants them. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleymorningstar.com\/news\/local_news\/brownsville-pd-opens-bike-patrol-substation-in-market-square\/article_3981ac27-0cbc-55dc-ac49-ab9c62b26f88.html\">Brownsville PD opens bike patrol substation in Market Square<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Nadia Tamez-Robledo | www.valleymorningstar.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/valleymorningstar.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/3\/e9\/3e99e4eb-00d2-5281-9a2e-d8ab6c4ddca5\/5b881d8615216.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C798&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" \/><br \/>\nBrownsville leaders celebrated the opening of a downtown police substation with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday evening at Market Square. The station is part of downtown revitalization efforts to attract visitors and businesses by changing the perception that the area is dangerous. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com\/2018\/08\/hottern-hell-hundred.html\">Hotter&#8217;n Hell Hundred<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n<p>Many photos<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XhrseSNKMzM\/W4g6zo8cYhI\/AAAAAAAAU0k\/_pE0j9gs1zEuFZiExHckk-VerBaEK7vlgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/P8245843.JPG?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NyKZOA8Blbk\/W4g7FiNUeCI\/AAAAAAAAU1s\/p6JV4G25usUiPE-poIYbTcFPCiNb7bYuQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/P8245863.JPG?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/haysfreepress.com\/2018\/08\/29\/dripping-springs-mountain-biking-club-extends-open-invitation-to-first-meeting-of-the-season\/\">Dripping Springs Mountain Biking Club extends open invitation to first meeting of the season<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>haysfreepress.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/haysfreepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/drippingspringsbiking-702x336.jpg?resize=702%2C336&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"702\" height=\"336\" \/><br \/>\nThe 2018 Texas Mountain Bike State Champions will hold their \u00e2\u20ac\u0153kick off the season\u00e2\u20ac\u009d meeting Sept. 19, 6 p.m., at the Dripping Springs High lecture hall. Come and learn about the lifelong sport of mountain biking and meet some team members. Racing ages start at 3rd grade and go up to the senior level. This is a family sport and parents are encouraged to ride as well. Practices start Sept. 22 and racing begins Feb. 16. The season\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s race schedule can be viewed at https:\/\/www.tmbra.org\/calendar\/tcalendar.htm. The teams host rides for all skill levels. Beginners are welcome.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.texasbids.net\/bid-opportunities\/2018\/08\/30\/8880007-Brushy-Creek-Regional-Trail-Connection-Project.html\">Bid on Brushy Creek Regional Trail Connection Project in Cedar Park<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.texasbids.net<\/h3>\n<p>Bid Date &amp; Time: 09\/28\/18 2:00 PM Prebid: 09\/14\/18 2:00 PM<br \/>\nSolicitation Title: Brushy Creek Regional Trail Connection Project<br \/>\nOwner Solic Number: 08-036-218-TG-013<br \/>\nStatus: bidding Report: 8880007<br \/>\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Williamson Location: Cedar Park<br \/>\nScope: Construction of approx. 2,100 LF of a 10&#8242; wide shared-use path within City Right of Way, existing pedestrian easements, or with permission from local jurisditions to extend and connect existing trail faclities to other trail and restroom facilities on public owned land.<br \/>\nNotes: General Contractors are invited to attend a voluntary pre-bid conference for this project. The pre-bid conference will be held on September 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the City of Cedar Park City Hall, 450 Cypress Creek Road, Building 1, Cedar Park, Texas 78613. 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Whole Damn Thing Extended<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Leo Vela | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/XddfDvkIMdKNjchLdnZfQDF5exWONNldoVIiOEJ-ciI-2048x1152.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1807707414\">Welcome back to the party legs..<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Justin Martin | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/-JCrOCEths7J_9_kfjgTCRm-DUcRrNATTS-QFYgVBeQ-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1806663764\">Wednesday women&#8217;s ride at Memorial!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Maga S | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/gzZpGrPQgN6NrI9gjlrrUH_FIFB2m2eBvxxKlUF48Yc-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1806637204\">NPR Del Norte<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Brandon Maddox (NPR) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/I5OH0Pqp8FdyWjNXRh4BHbN5q8o6W8EdrG1i8_lFxgY-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/wtaw.com\/2018\/08\/30\/texas-transportation-commission-takes-final-action-to-widen-rudder-freeway\/\">Texas Transportation Commission Takes Final Action To Widen Rudder Freeway<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Bill Oliver | wtaw.com<\/h3>\n<p>The Texas Transportation Commission has approved the 2019 Unified Transportation Program (UTP).<\/p>\n<p>The UTP is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation project development.<\/p>\n<p>Two projects included in the plan today will greatly improve SH 6 in Brazos County.<\/p>\n<p>Both projects on SH 6 will make improvements include, but not limited to, six-lane conversion three-lanes in each direction), interchange improvements, innovative interchange designs, collector distributors roads, and bicycle\/pedestrian accommodations &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/ntxe-news.com\/artman\/publish\/article_112345.shtml\">Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally Sept. 29<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce | ntxe-news.com<\/h3>\n<p>Fannin County, Texas &#8212; The 29th annual Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally will be held in Bonham, Texas on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Due to the state of construction at the Fannin County Courthouse, the ride route will begin and end at the new high school at 1002 Warpath.<\/p>\n<p>The Chamber is anticipating approximately 400 riders, and they will be passing through some of our neighborhood roads at Russell Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>Gravel routes are a new addition to this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s event; riders enjoy new challenges and see &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ksla.com\/2018\/08\/30\/woman-bikes-across-america-christ-make-class-reunion\/\">Woman bikes across America for Christ, and to make class reunion<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.ksla.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ksla.com\/resizer\/cf9voilKZ1WHhg25xeh0gOV9CKM%3D\/1200x600\/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-raycom.s3.amazonaws.com\/public\/JWLRDBTOAREI5F3EBAGGJEKZ7A.JPG?resize=1200%2C600\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\nTEXARKANA, TEXAS (KSLA) &#8211; Wednesday was a good day for a bike ride but a group of cyclists traveling through East Texas and Southwest Arkansas are hoping to have 66 more good days as they make their way to California.<\/p>\n<p>For 13 years members of the group Wheel Power Christian Cyclist have pedal across the United States to fulfill their mission.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We use our bicycle as a tool to tell them what Jesus did for them,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Judy Bowman, the president of &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/insidedp.com\/news\/the-community4\/5459-rotary-announces-2019-bike-tour\">Rotary announces 2019 bike tour<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>BY BOBBY VASQUEZ | insidedp.com<\/h3>\n<p>One of the region&#8217;s fastest growing and most popular bicycle rides is set for Feb. 23, 2019. The Texas Independence Bicycle Tour, hosted by the Deer Park Rotary Club, winds through the Bay Area and the historic San Jacinto Monument. Registration information will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The Deer Park Rotary Club will host its 10th annual Texas Independence Bicycle Tour Feb. 23, 2019. The bike tour is a sanctioned warm up ride for the upcoming MS 150 in the spring. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikemojo.com\/speak\/14-austin-voodoo\/244988-ghorba-group-ride-huntsville-state-park.html\">GHORBA Group Ride at Huntsville State Park!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Fatbiker | www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n<p>Come help us celebrate the opening of the new 12 mile long NWCC Trail at Huntsville State Park! This project started nearly 8 years ago and after many delays is now open for riding. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll meet on Sunday, September 23rd at 9:00 am near the swimming area. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s near the yellow number 4 on the Trails Map found at the Huntsville State Park website. Arrive early as we will divide into groups based on skill level. All skill levels are welcome! &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank you! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RGvNgilEdi\">https:\/\/t.co\/RGvNgilEdi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UByeiljBJJ\">pic.twitter.com\/UByeiljBJJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/1035331453771501573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dallas City Council can&#39;t see that putting a few bucks toward bike lanes is public safety, too | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RobertWilonsky?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RobertWilonsky<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vlZ04yKtsY\">https:\/\/t.co\/vlZ04yKtsY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dallasnews\/status\/1035319509710716929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinsdentist?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@austinsdentist<\/a> Ueckert Pro 1\/2\/3 race rolling out with quite a few familiar faces! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lawsoncraddock?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@lawsoncraddock<\/a> colinatx <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NickTorraca?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@nicktorraca<\/a> college44 @andaroowillis <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BGSpeed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bgspeed<\/a> murffjam <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jedrogers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jedrogers<\/a> &amp; more!\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7p1NP0fusd\">https:\/\/t.co\/7p1NP0fusd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries\/status\/1035319517340041217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dallas&#39; city manger wants to add just $500,000 for more and better bike lanes to the FY2018-19 budget, which puts $1.35 billion into the general fund. <\/p>\n<p>The city council wants to put those $$ toward &quot;public safety.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Uh, bike lanes are public safety too. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n4i6eEIJ42\">https:\/\/t.co\/n4i6eEIJ42<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BBzGBqaK1k\">pic.twitter.com\/BBzGBqaK1k<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Robert Wilonsky (@RobertWilonsky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RobertWilonsky\/status\/1035240968109416450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 30, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h1>New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h1>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event Leon Creek &#8212; Intermediate Not too fast Not too slow &#8211; San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kUF78hyLbd\">https:\/\/t.co\/kUF78hyLbd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We will begin at the Mainland Trailhead just off of Bandera Road and then follow the Leon\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KNRz2ZEmhT\">https:\/\/t.co\/KNRz2ZEmhT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1035340780255240193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event Houston Bicycle Club Houston Sans Car &#8211; Houston, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3SS4n7cZA7\">https:\/\/t.co\/3SS4n7cZA7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is an informal, leader led ride, at a leisurely pace (Ride speed: 11 to 14 mph ) for those who want to see parts of Houston and many of its special places by bik\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q6R1SNlmd4\">https:\/\/t.co\/q6R1SNlmd4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1035371033761669120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event Bearded Beatdown: 12 Hours of Cedar Hell &#8211; Cedar Hill, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Vy1bctTtJs\">https:\/\/t.co\/Vy1bctTtJs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/72kRp4jjuL\">https:\/\/t.co\/72kRp4jjuL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The race consists of 4, 6 and 12-hour options where you race as many laps as you can in the selected amount of time. One lap will be ap\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v7VaX4HT16\">https:\/\/t.co\/v7VaX4HT16<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1035355932774027264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event AIA Houston Houston Heights Bicycle Tour &#8211; Houston, TX Houston Heights Bicycle Tour &#8211; November 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jqC2MD4Eh6\">https:\/\/t.co\/jqC2MD4Eh6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This tour explores the original foot print of the Heights, Texas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 and Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first mixed-use community and home to 120\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FhaxVRjx73\">https:\/\/t.co\/FhaxVRjx73<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1035355926893670401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valley\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike-share project looking pretty green By RICK KELLEY | www.valleymorningstar.com WESLACO \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Lime is the color of the Valley\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s transportation future. 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