{"id":50081,"date":"2019-06-18T23:54:23","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T04:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=50081"},"modified":"2019-06-18T23:54:29","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T04:54:29","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-18th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/06\/18\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-18th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest June 18th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Remembering Shane Memorial Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

by El Paso Bicycle Club | www.facebook.com<\/h3>\n

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Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 7:15 AM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 12 PM MDT\nRiver Run Plaza\nEl Paso, Texas 79932\nFirst Annual Remembering Shane Boyd Bike Ride<\/p>\n

Join us to celebrate Shane’s Memory and his love for cycling and the outdoors.<\/p>\n

We will meet at River Run Plaza at 7:15 am ready to roll to Memory Gardens of the Valley for a prayer at Shane’s grave site.<\/p>\n

From there, we will have several rides to accommodate all levels. 11 miles, 26 miles, and 41 miles. Maps will be posted.\nNo one left behind. …<\/p>\n

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A Mellow Evening at Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Cool Yellow Bike Project<\/a><\/h2>\n

A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com<\/h3>\n

A friend who did me a big solid the other day has had a bike in a storage unit collecting cobwebs for a while. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been wanting to fix it up but was a little intimidated by going to the community shop, Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s own Yellow Bike Project. So I figured I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d help him out by assessing the situation and then get him going while I paid some attention to the neglected brakes of Sophie, my Fairdale. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shy and didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want his photograph or name mentioned, but I can still talk about the evening. …<\/p>\n

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Tuesday Night Crits \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Jun 11 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n

Categories\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 1\/2\/3\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Juniors<\/p>\n

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Coach died Mtn Biking at Stephenson Preserve<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bartman | www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

I met coach at Zavala Elem school many years ago when I had volunteered for their reading rally day where we would ride around the best readers on some borrowed pedi cabs..last month, Coach and I were talking about how much fun the trails in south Austin have gotten over the last several years where he died while doing what he loved. He was a good dude and loved the trail. RIP Coach. …<\/p>\n

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Video: Man biking across country to bring awareness to \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcK9s for Warriors\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Erika Fernandez | www.kbtx.com<\/h3>\n

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COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) — One man and his best friend are biking across the country with one mission in mind. He wants to help those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.<\/p>\n

John Tate and his best furry friend Jax are taking a small break from their country-wide trek in College Station on Monday.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153He goes where I go. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re together,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Tate said.<\/p>\n

Tate has been traveling for two months from Oregon. He says he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s making his way to Florida while fighting for those who struggle every day. …<\/p>\n

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Video: Cyclist ready for Wichita Falls City Council to approve Bike Safety ordinances<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tila Grant | www.newschannel6now.com<\/h3>\n

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) -Wichita Falls is continuing their efforts to make the city a more bike-friendly community so at tomorrow city council hoping the city approves some changes.<\/p>\n

Cyclist and many others are in support of two ordinances that will improve cyclist safety, including the mother of a cyclist that was almost killed last year after being hit by a motorcycle. She says she wishes more could be done, but this is a step in the right direction. …<\/p>\n

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Plans Call for Pedestrian Bridge at Longhorn Dam<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY VICTORIA MARANAN | spectrumlocalnews.com<\/h3>\n

AUSTIN, Texas — If running, biking or walking along Longhorn Dam is part of your daily routine, this story is for you.<\/p>\n

Longhorn Dam only offers narrow walkway\nPlans call for pedestrian bridge\nResidents asked to weigh in on plan\nAustin Transportation and Public Works are working together to make some changes along the dam.<\/p>\n

On top of keeping water levels in Lady Bird Lake, the dam is also a popular route among joggers and cyclists. However, the walkway is pretty narrow; enough for only one person or cyclist to come through. …<\/p>\n

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COLDSPRING RR<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Roberto Castano | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n

Training\/Group on Normal Road\nSunday, June 23, 2019\n8:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n21.68 miles @ 18 – 20 mph\n301 FM 2025, Coldspring, TX\nColdspring RR route. Do it as many times as you like.<\/p>\n

DOUBLE LAKE GRAVEL<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Roberto Castano | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n

CX\/Gravel on More Dirt\nSunday, June 23, 2019\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n29.71 miles @ 12 – 15 mph\n301 FM 2025, Coldspring, TX<\/p>\n

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Spots filling up for new HHH race<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Christian Hamilton | www.newschannel6now.com<\/h3>\n

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WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – Registration is filling up for the newest addition to the Hotter\u00e2\u20ac\u2122N Hell Hundred weekend – the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Grava del Fuego\u00e2\u20ac\u009d gravel grinder race.<\/p>\n

More than half of the 400 total race slots have been filled. As well, only 51 spots are left for the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Chupacabra 200," which includes the endurance ride and the gravel race. …<\/p>\n

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MPO study highlights trail route options<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Courtney Borchert | www.oaoa.com<\/h3>\n

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The Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization has identified trail routes that could be established between Midland and Odessa to improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety.<\/p>\n

MPO concluded the first phase of a multi-use corridor study last month and shared findings with the Permian Basin Bicyclist Association on Monday during a …<\/p>\n

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‘Bike and Build’ stops in Amarillo to help Habitat for Humanity<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.myhighplains.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n