{"id":47492,"date":"2019-02-26T23:18:15","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T05:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47492"},"modified":"2019-02-26T23:18:21","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T05:18:21","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-26th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/02\/26\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-26th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest February 26th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Video: Bicyclists rally to make 3 feet safe passing state law<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Yoojin Cho | www.kxan.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

AUSTIN (KXAN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A city ordinance that Austin’s had for 10 years is now getting attention at the state level.
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In Austin and about two dozen other Texas cities, if you’re driving and you want to pass a bicyclist or pedestrian who’s sharing the road with you, you’re required to leave at least three feet between you and them as you pass. For larger trucks, it’s six feet.
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House Bill 962 filed last week aims to impose those requirements statewide. …<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Winter Palo Duro With Randy<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Matt | cyclesinlife.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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I met Randy in Palo Duro canyon outside of Amarillo Texas last weekend for a day of riding the canyon. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m happy to get dinner and a drink or pedal around with one of my favorite people whenever possible.
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We rode most of the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Baby Grand\u00e2\u20ac\u009d loop and I was reminded how nice Palo Duro is. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not huge but you can spend twenty five of more miles pedaling a mix of rocky climbs and some flowy cross country. My critiques of the trail include sparse signage, abrupt turns after fast or twisty bits, and the downs not matching the statue of the climbs. …<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bike Advocate Summit & Cyclists in Suits Lobby Day<\/a><\/h2>\n

A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.wordpress.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The last three days I spent participating in these two events were a slice of bicyclist advocate heaven. Although I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not being literal (read my post In Bike I Trust: The Faith of an Agnostic Athiest Cyclist for my thoughts on all that), it was a smorgasboard of education, networking, lobbying, and of course, bike riding. The first-ever event hosted by the board, staff and volunteers of Bike Texas brought 40 people together from many parts of Texas. I volunteered to attend as one of three representatives of Bike Austin. The summit was held Saturday-Sunday and the lobby day was …<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Third Ward Black History Bike Tour Rolls Through Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY DOOGIE ROUX | www.houstonpress.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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LetsDoThisHouston presented the Third Ward Black History Bike Tour Sunday. All were invited to experience the unique tour on two wheels during the nationally observed month of February to recognize the important contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout the Third Ward Community. The bike tour featured local historical sites throughout the community such as TSU, The Houston Negro Hospital, and a walking tour at Project Row Houses, a community based arts non-profit founded in Third Ward. (Photos by Doogie Roux) …<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hit and Run… seriously<\/a><\/h2>\n

Joshua Hargis | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

Blue Honda Fit hit me around 09:00 at McCullough and Mulberry. Vehicle did not signal turning right, I was in the bike lane, knew I was there and turned anyway. I know it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not much info but if anyone has any additional info… comment on this ride.<\/p>\n

No injuries to body or bike but this person hit me and took off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

OPD: Bicycle stop leads to meth bust<\/a><\/h2>\n

Erica Apodaca | www.beaumontenterprise.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Two men were arrested after officials stopped them for not having a front light on their bicycles, according to information from the Orange Police Department.
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At approximately, 3:11 am. Saturday officials were patrolling the 100 block of Campus Street when they saw the two men riding their bicycles without a light. …<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Trek Grand Opening Brings Former Cycling Pro Jens Voigt to Arlington<\/a><\/h2>\n

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What to do for the die-hard cyclist this weekend? You could catch the final stage of the new UAE Tour, grab your bike and get some winter miles in, or stay in town and catch a ride with everyone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s favorite ex-pro, Jens Voigt. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be in Arlington for the Grand Opening of Trek\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new store.
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\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Jensie\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is one of road cycling\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s biggest personalities, known for his colorful commentary during the Tour de France and his memorable quotes, including Shut up legs! Even my non-cycling friends get excited to hear him when the Tour is on. But aside from his insightful …<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Richardson to pursue grant for unfunded segment of Cotton Belt hike and bike trail<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Richardson is offering to pony up a maximum of $200,000 for the sole unfunded segment of its Cotton Belt-adjacent hike and bike trail.
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Three-and-a-half miles of the 26-mile trail will run through Richardson. Three of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s four trail segments are fully funded, except for Segment 21, a half-mile stretch connecting Waterview Parkway with the future Cotton Belt station at The University of Texas at Dallas. That segment is expected to cost about $600,000. …<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

7 Fantastic Cycling Groups Across the Country<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Jenny McCoy | www.bicycling.com<\/h3>\n

Tired of pedaling solo? Add more fun to your rides by joining one of these awesome local packs<\/p>\n

… Fort Worth Bicycling Association<\/p>\n

Join this 500-plus member group in North Texas for the weekly rides, and stay for the varied company. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We’re not racers,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Jerry Franks, vice president of the Fort Worth Bicycle Association, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153but some push the pace, while others smell the roses.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Pick your speed du jour in six-plus rides a week covering between 20 to 65 miles each. …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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VeoRide helps San Marcos environment<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Malarie Ohrabka | star.txstate.edu<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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San Marcos\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 partnership with bike-share company VeoRide has reduced gas emissions by up to two million grams across the 6,000 miles tracked on the gold-tinted bikes, according to VeoRide communications director Linda Jackson.
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In recent years, city and university officials have added bike lanes and parking to support alternative modes of transportation and manage traffic congestion in the cluttered downtown area. San Marcos joined the dockless pay-to-ride trend in Sept. 2018 as VeoRide bikes sprouted throughout the city. …<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

MTB-Jurassic Trails Race<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Jason Wipf | www.facebook.com<\/h3>\n

Apr 27 at 8:00 AM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Apr 28 at 5:00 PM CDT\nDinosaur Valley State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife\n1629 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, Texas 76043\nGet ready Blue Agave MTB Racers! Kids events and pre-rides Saturday and Racing Sunday Morning. See TMBRA.org or Bikereg.com for more details and sign ups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Multi-modal FTW. Thanks for the lift @CapMetroATX<\/a>!
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