{"id":49271,"date":"2019-05-15T23:33:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T04:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=49271"},"modified":"2019-05-15T23:33:53","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T04:33:53","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-15th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/05\/15\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-15th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 15th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Memorial bike rides planned to honor recently killed San Antonio cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Madalyn Mendoza | www.mysanantonio.com<\/h3>\n

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Multiple bike rides are planned for May in honor of San Antonio cyclists who were recently killed or injured.<\/p>\n

Tito Bradshaw, Dr. Naji Kayruz and Alan Williams are three of the local cyclists being remembered by the San Antonio Cycling Alliance (SACA) on the May 25th Ride for Remembrance and Safety Awareness. …<\/p>\n

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Richardson more bike-friendly than most Texas cities, national organization says<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Olivia Lueckemeyer | communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n

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People looking to transition from four wheels to two may have an easier time doing so in Richardson, according to The League of American Bicyclists.<\/p>\n

The league announced May 14 that it has renewed the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community Award. The award recognizes the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s commitment to improving conditions for cyclists by investing in bike infrastructure, educational outreach, and the promotion and encouragement of bicycling through events and policies.<\/p>\n

Richardson is one of …<\/p>\n

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More than just a toll roads agency: CTRMA touts transit, bike and walking infrastructure<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Jack Craver | www.austinmonitor.com<\/h3>\n

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The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ability to build new toll roads may be temporarily stymied by opposition from state leaders, but the agency is keeping busy with major ongoing projects.<\/p>\n

While the great majority of its spending is on expanding roadway capacity for cars, CTRMA Executive Director Mike Heiligenstein emphasized the millions the agency is investing in bike and pedestrian infrastructure in a Tuesday presentation to the …<\/p>\n

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SECOND ANNUAL ATLANTA TOUR DE FOREST RECREATIONAL BIKE RIDE<\/a><\/h2>\n

MARIO GARCIA | kkyr.com<\/h3>\n

The CHRISTUS St. Michael Atlanta Foundation will host the second Atlanta Tour de Forest Recreational Bike Ride on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Atlanta Fairgrounds in partnership with the Atlanta Forest Festival.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2018, the now-annual event was a first for the Foundation and the first event of its kind for the Atlanta community. The ride will start and end at the Atlanta Fairgrounds, located at 606 S. Louise St. Day-of-race registration opens at 7AM., and the ride will start at 8:30AM. Participants can register online at …<\/p>\n

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Carry the Load to stop at Fort Hood for Memorial Day event<\/a><\/h2>\n

By David A. Bryant | kdhnews.com<\/h3>\n

Carry The Load, a nonprofit dedicated to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made the military, veterans, first responders and their families, will rally at the Fort Hood 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment May 23 as part of its 4,600-mile West Coast Relay.<\/p>\n

The rally at Fort Hood is at 2 p.m., after which the relay will depart for a 22-mile bike ride to Belton and ending the day with a 35-mile bike ride to Waco. …<\/p>\n

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Bike industry feeling the impact after tariff on Chinese imports<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Jala Washington | kfoxtv.com<\/h3>\n

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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Bike prices could be rising by up to $500, leaving the bike industry to deal with what’s to come.<\/p>\n

This is a result of the tariff on Chinese imports going up 25 percent.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re here in El Paso, or somewhere else in the states, there are no bikes made in the United States. That’s all happening in China.<\/p>\n

Bike shops have known big changes could affect business for a while now, but it’s still an adjustment. …<\/p>\n

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Video: Public meeting to be held about proposal to add more than 8 miles of bike lanes<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Michael Gordon | www.kvia.com<\/h3>\n

EL PASO, Texas – Bike lovers in El Paso could be on the verge of a big win with the arrival of a plan that would bring more than 8 miles of new bike lanes to the city.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We’re looking towards incorporating this multimodal by following our bike plan,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Yvette Hernandez, Director of the Capital Improvement Department Yvette Hernandez. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We want to make sure that if we get a biker using our bike lanes, that they do have that connectivity to get around the city safely."<\/p>\n

Many residents are expected at a Wednesday hearing on a bike lane proposal that would have them installed at locations around the city.<\/p>\n

Those locations are as follows: …<\/p>\n

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The Woodlands Township Celebrates Bike The Woodlands Month in May<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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THE WOODLANDS, TX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c May is recognized as National Bike Month throughout North America, and for the seventh consecutive year The Woodlands will host a number of activities celebrating the event. The Woodlands Township, with support from Bike The Woodlands Coalition, is offering a variety of events in May for residents to get involved and help create a better community through bicycling.<\/p>\n

Bike to Work Day will take place on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive. Bike commuters are …<\/p>\n

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One person dead after hit and run in Central Lubbock<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Police were called to the scene of a hit and run accident involving a bicyclist near Avenue Q and 26th Street just after 11:15 P.M.<\/p>\n

When officers arrived to the scene, they found the bicyclist and a dog were hit. The police desk later confirmed the victim was a woman, but was not able to confirm her name.<\/p>\n

Initially, police provided a vehicle description. However, it has been withdrawn. EverythingLubbock will continue to update this story when possible. …<\/p>\n

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For the 14th year area cyclists gather to ride, mourn and raise awareness<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jeremy K. Jones | www.newswest9.com<\/h3>\n

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MIDLAND, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Through the years, the roads of the Permian Basin have been notoriously unkind to area cyclists, having claimed the lives of 10 since the 1980’s.<\/p>\n

In an effort to bring light to the ever-growing need for 4,000 pound vehicles to share the roads with admittedly more vulnerable 20 pound bicycles, area bicyclists are taking to the very street that have claimed the lives of fellow cyclists. …<\/p>\n

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Walking, biking group honors Deputy Herrera while passing through El Paso<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Shelby Kapp | www.ktsm.com<\/h3>\n

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Members of the national organization "Carry the Load" are continuing their walking and biking journey across the country in honor of service men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the group is walking through El Paso with the name of fallen Deputy Peter Herrera on their backs. Every day, members write names of fallen heroes on their backs and carry them with them.<\/p>\n

"When we came into El Paso County, we started carrying Peter Herrera’s and we will carry him all the …<\/p>\n

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Pro Cyclist Lawson Craddock Tells His Strain and Recovery Story<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Lawson Craddock | thriveglobal.com<\/h3>\n

I was born on February 20th, 1992. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d say my cycling life started February 21st, 1992.<\/p>\n

I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been around bikes my whole life. My dad raced professional downhill way back in the day, before it was even a real thing. He was always riding recreationally when my brother and I were kids. I entered my first race when I was four years old, a local pee-wee mountain bike event.<\/p>\n

When I was 10, I started racing competitively out at the Alkek Velodrome in Houston, TX. I raced there pretty much my entire junior career. Every year I got more and more into it. I raced …<\/p>\n

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Drivers encouraged to ditch cars for a day and ride to work for Houston’s Bike To Work Day<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Elissa Rivas | abc13.com<\/h3>\n

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the weather warms and people gear up for summer, it’s the perfect time to consider riding your bike.<\/p>\n

Cyclists across the city are encouraged to participate in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17. …<\/p>\n

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Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Hondo to San Antonio TX\nMonday May 13, 2019, 45 miles (72 km) – Total so far: 1,027 miles (1,653 km)\nI was up early and started off. I wanted to get into San Antonio as early as I could so I could see the sights. I was still riding on highway 90 when I came over a small hill. From the top of the hill I could see the roof tops of the first homes in San Antonio. It wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t long before I crossed city sign announcing I was in San Antonio. The traffic picked up and …<\/p>\n

San Antonio to San Marco TX\nTuesday May 14, 2019, 55 miles (89 km) – Total so far: 1,082 miles (1,741 km)\nI had a really good sleep in Nate\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s home, my warmshower host. The day before I rode through the hood of San Antonio. Today I rode through a lot of streets lined with oak trees and some very stately homes. Making my way out of San Antonio I mainly followed the …<\/p>\n

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BS Bike Race \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Apr 27 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Categories\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 1\/2\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 1\/2\/3\t\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 4\/5\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4<\/p>\n

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Evening Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Join #AcresHomes<\/a> as they celebrate #BikeMonth<\/a> with a Bike Rodeo hosted by @KingsBike1<\/a>! This Saturday, May 18 from 9am to noon at Smith Academy. Interested in volunteering? Let us know! \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u20ac\u00ef\u00b8\u008f\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u201a\u00ef\u00b8\u008f#ibikehtx<\/a> #htxbikes<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/H2u5pI0gPA<\/a><\/p>— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) May 15, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>