{"id":47194,"date":"2019-01-12T00:47:48","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T06:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47194"},"modified":"2019-01-12T00:47:54","modified_gmt":"2019-01-12T06:47:54","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-january-11th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/01\/12\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-january-11th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest January 11th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recent death highlights safety concerns for local cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n

By KENNY WILEY | www.theeagle.com<\/h3>\n

Days after 47-year-old Kenneth Spence of College Station was killed after authorities say a vehicle hit him while he was on his bicycle, members of the area cycling community are reflecting on best safety practices and ways for cyclists and motorists to better share Brazos County roads. …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Video: Scooters around town increasing the need for bike lanes in Central Lubbock<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Rache Ahdey | www.everythinglubbock.com<\/h3>\n

LUBBOCK, Texas – With the influx of ride-share scooters across Lubbock, city leaders are trying to address new safety concerns that come along with the new form of transportation.<\/p>\n

City of Lubbock Councilman Jeff Griffith said it’s a top priority to ensure the safety of residents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fort Worth Bike Sharing racks up strong numbers in 2018<\/a><\/h2>\n

fortworthtexas.gov<\/h3>\n

Fort Worth Bike Sharing continues to roll up impressive numbers as it expands its network.<\/p>\n

Some 2018 statistics for the program:<\/p>\n

43,236 trips.\n230,241 miles.\n218,272 estimated carbon offsets. (A carbon offset is a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases made to compensate for or to offset an emission made elsewhere.)\n9.1 million estimated calories burned.\nCurrently there are 46 stations in the system, and 350 bicycles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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50 Recovery miles total today. I have ridden this park over 100 times and never visited "The Bridge"!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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VCC: Fun Friday Ride with Brandy\/Clo\/Ernesto\/Ali<\/a><\/h2>\n

Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Patients at Shriners Hospital to be gifted with therapeutic tricycles<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Nick Natario | abc13.com<\/h3>\n

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The holidays might be over, but it’s going to feel like Christmas morning this weekend for a group of kids who need help getting around.<\/p>\n

Ambucs, out of Longview, Texas, is spending the next two days assembling tricycles. The trikes are custom-built to help people with mobility issues get around.<\/p>\n

"You would not believe the joy that you see on their face," Ambucs member Paul Herring said. …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Weekend Rides: Bee Creek & Red Horn!<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Saturday there will be two group ride levels leaving at different times from Cups & Cones.<\/p>\n

Faster Pace 7:30 am ride \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Hills, did you say hills\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6yes, we will head down Bee Creek with Bob Wire for 62 miles of fun. …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

URBAN CHALLENGE RIDE – Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n

Houston Bicycle Club | houstonbicycleclub.wildapricot.org<\/h3>\n

13 Jan 2019 9:00 AM\nJoin us on Sunday for another exploration of the City. This is a great way to see Houston from a perspective that you miss in a car. Houston is full of surprises, we often see things that we haven’t seen before.<\/p>\n

The target distance is about 35 to 40 miles, with a stop for breakfast and one more rest stop. Direction of travel will be decided at the start. This is a group ride, and nobody gets …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The Best Cycling Road in Austin – Volente Loop (aka: Lime Creek)<\/a> from BikingATX<\/a> <\/blockquote>