{"id":44870,"date":"2018-09-21T23:40:39","date_gmt":"2018-09-22T04:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=44870"},"modified":"2018-09-21T23:40:39","modified_gmt":"2018-09-22T04:40:39","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-21st-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/09\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-21st-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest September 21st 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Padre reduces speed limit on Gulf Boulevard<\/a><\/h2>\n

By ALANA HERNANDEZ | www.valleymorningstar.com<\/h3>\n


\nSOUTH PADRE ISLAND \u00e2\u20ac\u201d While cruising along Gulf Boulevard, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s virtually a guarantee drivers will come across the recurrent hustle and bustle of bike riders, dog walkers and excited beachgoers crossing the street to get to the beach.<\/p>\n

The tremendous amount of activity this area receives has now come to …<\/p>\n

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Request for Quote – 3rd Party Inspection and Project Representation Services – Town Center Pedestrian Bridge and Pathway<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid Date & Time: 10\/12\/18 2:00 PM
\nOwner Solic Number: RFQ-09-041-218-RL-013 Status: bidding Report: 8924843
\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Williamson Location: Cedar Park
\nScope: Provide 3rd party inspection\/project representation services for the construction of the Town Center Pedestrian Bridge and Pathway. Work consists of consists of approx 2,050 LF of a new 10′ wide concrete sidewalk, including the installation of a 140′ span by 10′ wide pre-manufactured pedestrian bridge. Construction activities will include site grading, drainage improvements, signage, removal of existing culverts, and the adjustment of landscaping irrigation and statue gardens where construction activities conflict.
\nNotes: Please email a PDF of the proposal\/quotation to Randy Lueders at randall.lueders@cedarparktexas.gov. Questions shall be directed to the Engineering Department via appointment, telephone or email.Plans may be made available for review by appointment. Please contact Randall Lueders at 512-401-5354 or randall.lueders@cedarparktexas.gov. Q&A deadline: 10\/04\/18 by 11:00 PM.
\nPlans: From Owner. See attached file.
\nOwner Type: Public …<\/p>\n

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Cyclist hit, killed on I-10<\/a><\/h2>\n

Matt Hollis | baytownsun.com<\/h3>\n

A bicyclist was killed when a vehicle in Chambers County struck her from behind.<\/p>\n

The accident happened at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday on the southbound portion of East Interstate 10, according to Trooper Richard Standifer, Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman. …<\/p>\n

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With spin classes and weekend rides, Buda Bike Co. aims to encourage cyclists of all levels<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Katharine Jose | communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n


\nAustin native David Barrientos has been cycling through Buda since he was a student at Texas State University, but it was not until February 2017 that he\u00e2\u20ac\u201dalong with partners Richard Veregge and Josh Bumb\u00e2\u20ac\u201dopened Buda Bike Co. at the Mill + Grain shopping complex.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I like the family-oriented feel of it,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Barrientos, who has …<\/p>\n

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Afternoon Ride Group ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jeff Moser. | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Giant<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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Part 2\/2 Now Solo because crap happens –53.3 mile for real<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Hot Mess ride
\nDidn’t turn on Garmin for 10 miles
\n18 miles into a head wind and thought I suck only to find out rear brake on!!!!
\nLast part of ride my heart rate strap died
\nJust not my day—but got these miles any way<\/p>\n

SCCC PAPERCLIP Ride- Part 2 I forgot to re-start my Garmin<\/a><\/h2>\n

Rosa Guerrero | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Planetary Cycles<\/a><\/h2>\n

JON BLAZE | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Suspects Try and Fail to Outrun Police on a Bicycle and on Foot<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Zoey Hanrahan | sanangelolive.com<\/h3>\n


\nSAN ANGELO, TX \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The following are people and their charges from the San Angelo Police Department arrest blotter from this week:<\/p>\n

Shandi Jean Moolhuysen, 43, was arrested for assault causing bodily injury-family violence on Monday following a domestic violence investigation in the 300 block of Allen Street.<\/p>\n

Rosendo Ricardo Gaitan Jr., 39, was arrested for evading arrest detention with previous conviction, unlawful carrying weapon, riding bicycle wrong side of roadway, and …<\/p>\n

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SRC Weekend Rides \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Round Rock Donuts & Lamppost<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

Again, rain is forecasted so check email\/GroupMe. (50% chance)
\nSaturday there will be two group ride levels leaving at different times (from Cups & Cones) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Faster Pace and Endurance Pace.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Faster Pace 7:30 am ride will head up to Round Rock to grab an orange-glazed treat and finish with ~56 miles at 18-20 mph avg. Get the route here: …<\/p>\n

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Road cycling rides\/groups in SE Hosuton<\/a> from bikehouston<\/a> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n