{"id":45897,"date":"2018-11-09T22:53:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-10T04:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=45897"},"modified":"2018-11-09T22:53:11","modified_gmt":"2018-11-10T04:53:11","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-9th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/11\/09\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-9th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest November 9th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Austin’s oldest hike-and-bike trail charts new course from downtown to the Domain<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Katie Friel | austin.culturemap.com<\/h3>\n


\nHave you ever been hanging out near Lady Bird Lake and thought, “I wish I could walk to the Domain.” We haven’t either, but with Shoal Creek’s new trail improvement plan, that previously unrealized dream is one step closer to becoming a reality.<\/p>\n

On November 8, the Shoal Creek Conservancy released the Shoal Creek Trail Vision to Action Plan, an ambitious new blueprint that reshapes Austin’s oldest hike-and-bike trail, currently clocking in at …<\/p>\n

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Construction on 8-acre Atascocita hike, bike trails underway<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Chris Shelton | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n


\nHarris County began construction on a new hike and bike trail in Atascocita early this month, according to Precinct 2 officials.<\/p>\n

Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jack Morman initiated Phase 1 of the Atascocita Area Hike & Bike Trail, his office announced Nov. 8. …<\/p>\n

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Toy and bike drive<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Six Skulls MC Odessa Chapter has scheduled a toy and bike drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 2701 E. Eighth St.<\/p>\n

There will be food, family-friendly entertainment and free raffle tickets for those who donate a toy.<\/p>\n

Community members can donate toys the day of the event, or at the toy drop off at Payne\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Gym, 2723 N Grandview Ave. All proceeds will benefit CASA of the Permian Basin.<\/p>\n

For more information, call Charles Renfro at 978-0408 or email renfro251478@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

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Video: Cyclist hit in north Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Kate Winkle | www.kxan.com<\/h3>\n

AUSTIN (KXAN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A cyclist was hit in north Austin on Friday.<\/p>\n

Austin-Travis County EMS says the man went to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. It happened around 6:23 p.m. near E. Parmer Lane and E. Yager Lane.<\/p>\n

Westbound Parmer Lane is shut down for an investigation and people should avoid the area.<\/p>\n

The driver stayed at the scene.<\/p>\n

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Metz & Boyer: The Border Run<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Mark Metz and Ray Boyer | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 30: Coldspring to Kountze, TX
\nFriday November 9, 2018, 62 miles (100 km) – Total so far: 1,741 miles (2,802 km)
\nMark here: Here is a phenomenon that I cannot explain. I’m riding along on a quiet road. The number of passing cars probably does not average one per minute in each direction. How can I explain he remarkable frequency of cars travelling in opposite directions passing one another directly adjacent me on my bike, or within 100 feet of me? It seems statistically improbable, if not impossible, yet there it is. Happens all the time. Is there some law of physics with which I am unfamiliar? Are the gods of bicycle touring toying with me?
\nThe sound of rain encouraged us to sleep in and we …
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Bicycles Plus aims to meet cyclists\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 needs in Flower Mound<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Payton Potter | communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n


\nBicycles Plus has served both avid and novice cyclists in North Texas for more than 15 years.<\/p>\n

Store manager Frank Tucker said the store\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s longevity can be distilled down to making changes to meet demand. Successful stores today, he said, often partner with major brands, much like Bicycles Plus has done with Trek.<\/p>\n

While Bicycles Plus peddles mostly Trek brand bikes, the retailer also offers a number of other notable bike brands, including Pinarello, Colnago and …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Looking for some ways to Pay It Forward on your bike this next week?! <\/p>\n

This Sunday, our friends at Local Hub Bicycle Company are hosting Cranksgiving 2018, and really, you do not want to miss it!! Get a group of… https:\/\/t.co\/sEWks8TxSU<\/a><\/p>\n

— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) November 9, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n