{"id":52740,"date":"2020-04-10T00:06:40","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T05:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=52740"},"modified":"2020-04-10T00:06:44","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T05:06:44","slug":"texas-biking-news-april-9th-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/04\/10\/texas-biking-news-april-9th-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News April 9th 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trail Boss: Freshman Races Past His Dad on Mountain Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

Todd Jorgenson | www.peoplenewspapers.com<\/h3>\n

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You can achieve success racing mountain bikes with the usual hard work and tenacity. But you also need an extra dose of courage.<\/p>\n

Just ask Highland Park freshman Will Mabus, who has spent much of his life pushing off-road pedals and winning medals, yet somehow doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have a broken bone to show for it. …<\/p>\n

… He regularly competes in weekend races sanctioned by the National Interscholastic Cycling Association and the Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association. His NICA team includes two other racers from HP and some from other schools, but he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hoping to form an all-HP squad in the future. …<\/p>\n

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Austin region road projects embrace green initiatives<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Staff | www.bizjournals.com<\/h3>\n

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… The Mobility Authority provides a eco-friendly travel option by including pedestrian and bicycle paths and lanes on its projects whenever feasible. Approximately 70 miles of shared use paths have been implemented or are in development for Mobility Authority roads.<\/p>\n

The 45SW Trail, a paved path along the 45SW Toll Road, features interactive sign postings designed to engage the community and encourage awareness …<\/p>\n

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Remembering Edward Stedman IV<\/a><\/h2>\n

fox4beaumont.com<\/h3>\n

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BEAUMONT \u00e2\u20ac\u201d We have sad news to report tonight.<\/p>\n

A man described to KFDM\/Fox 4 as a wonderful father, son and community leader, has died following a collision more than a week ago in which a driver struck his bicycle and left the scene.<\/p>\n

Edward Stedman IV died Wednesday at a Houston hospital.<\/p>\n

Police say the driver, …<\/p>\n

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Bicycling Thrives Amid COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>\n

City of Houston Planning and Development | myemail.constantcontact.com<\/h3>\n

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The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of daily life in Houston and across the globe. While we encourage people to just stay home and avoid unnecessary trips, folks are bound to want to get outside every now and then.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, major parks are filling up with people wanting to enjoy the spring weather, and crowding is making it difficult to maintain the recommended 6 feet distance from others.<\/p>\n

Low vehicle traffic throughout the …<\/p>\n

Polk Street Under Construction<\/h2>\n

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The project, between Emancipation Ave. and Cullen Blvd., will replace two existing bike lanes with two protected bike lanes, which will provide a safer environment for all travelers in this section of Polk Street.<\/p>\n

The design features \u00e2\u20ac\u0153floating bus stops,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d which are dedicated waiting and boarding platforms for passengers adjacent to the travel lane. The design will streamline transit service, improve accessibility and …<\/p>\n

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Temple sidewalk improvements set for fall<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY SHANE MONACO | kdhnews.com<\/h3>\n

Starting this fall, Temple residents will start to see a series of lane closures along segments of both Central and Adams avenues as the city works on improving sidewalks along the two roads.<\/p>\n

The Temple City Council unanimously approved allowing City Manager Brynn Myers to complete a transaction with the Texas Department of Transportation for funds required on the sidewalk improvement project. The project, which will improve and create sidewalks along Adams Avenue and Central Avenue, is estimated to cost a total of more than …<\/p>\n

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Overheard shot from @drivewayseries<\/a> @Drivewayaustin<\/a> Week #5 on @GoZwift<\/a> \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u2030#drivewaylife<\/a> #drivewayseries<\/a> #StayHome<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uLY1f5ZUeQ<\/a><\/p>— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 9, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>