{"id":57843,"date":"2021-11-08T21:58:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T03:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=57843"},"modified":"2021-11-08T21:58:37","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T03:58:37","slug":"texas-biking-news-november-8th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/11\/08\/texas-biking-news-november-8th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News November 8th 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosstimbersgazette.com\/2021\/11\/08\/work-beginning-this-week-on-flower-mound-trail-project\/\">Work beginning this week on Flower Mound trail project<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"801\" width=\"1068\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crosstimbersgazette.com\/crosstimbersgazette\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/198313739_10159689113995616_5837895510892069707_n-1068x801.jpg?resize=1068%2C801&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Crews will begin working on the Pink Evening Primrose Trail Connection project this week, the town of Flower Mound said in a news release on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The $915,000 project includes the installation of an eight-foot-wide, 150-foot-long pedestrian bridge over Timber Creek near Gaston Park on College Parkway. Crews will also add 400 feet of multi-use trails to connect Gaston Park to the nearby River Walk and Timber Trails Park, according to the town.<\/p>\n<p>The project will affect portions of Gaston Park, though the playground, basketball pad and parking lot will remain open. It is expected to be complete in April 2022.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>    <blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dfwbike\/comments\/qphoxy\/xpost_from_rfortworth_bike_stolen_last_night\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">(X-post from r\/FortWorth) Bike stolen last night @ Galveston Ave and W Dagget in the Near Southside Neighborhood. It meant a LOT to me, PLEASE keep an eye out.<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dfwbike\/\">dfwbike<\/a>    <\/blockquote>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.redditmedia.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.imgur.com\/12DN7O0.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\/activities\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h4>\n<p>MCC (101) &#8211; Shell to McKeever\nTuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Tuesday Night Ride\nTuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Tiger Division Wednesday Ride\nWednesday, November 10, 2021 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>The Boot Ride\nWednesday, November 10, 2021 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Thursday Night HTX Ride\nThursday, November 11, 2021 @ 6:45 PM<\/p>\n<p>MCC (101) &#8211; Shell to McKeever\nThursday, November 11, 2021 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Thursday Power Hour (A\/B\/C)\nThursday, November 11, 2021 @ 5:45 AM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Thursday Night Ride\nThursday, November 11, 2021 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>LookProGoSlow Recovery Ride\nThursday, November 11, 2021 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>EaDo Bike Fast Fridays\nFriday, November 12, 2021 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>HTX Bike Social\nFriday, November 12, 2021 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Friday Power Hour (A\/B\/C)\nFriday, November 12, 2021 @ 5:45 AM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Saturday Ride (A\/B\/C)\nSaturday, November 13, 2021 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Blue Line Brunch Ride\nSaturday, November 13, 2021 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Race Ready Repair 48\nSaturday, November 13, 2021 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sun and ski Sunday Social Ride\nSunday, November 14, 2021 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Space City Devo Benefiting Texas A&amp;M Cycling Team (40 miles)\nSunday, November 14, 2021 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Space City Devo Benefiting Texas A&amp;M Cycling Team (75 miles)\nSunday, November 14, 2021 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Space City Devo Benefiting Texas A&amp;M Cycling Team (75 miles)\nSunday, November 14, 2021 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Sunday Ride in Cinco Ranch\nSunday, November 14, 2021 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Active Passion Sunday Roll\nSunday, November 14, 2021 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Monday Power Hour (A\/B\/C)\nMonday, November 15, 2021 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/news\/houston-texas\/transportation\/article\/Waller-driver-who-rolled-coal-could-face-16603437.php?utm_campaign=socialflow&amp;utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_medium=referral\">Waller DA files six felonies for &#8216;rolling coal&#8217; crash that injured six cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n<h5>Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h5>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/22\/22\/26\/21570999\/6\/rawImage.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A teen who struck six cyclists while allegedly blanketing them in black smoke along a Waller County road faces six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to lawyers representing the injured riders.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153One for each of the people he almost killed with his reckless and violent behavior behind the wheel,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Rachael Maney, spokeswoman for Bike Law Network, said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis presented the case to a grand jury last week, with the recommended charges. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The Jalapeno 100 Bike Ride is back.<\/h2>\n<p>And it is now the Jalapeno 100K. All this  means is that we have eliminated the 100 mile route however, we still have the 12, 25, 50 and 65 mile routes for you to choose from. Eeverything else is pretty much the same.  Same great reststops, SAG support, post-ride burger and fixins.<\/p>\n<p>Register by December 1, 2021 and your name will be put in a drawing! Winner will receive a $100 Gift Card from Bicycle World RGV!!!<\/p>\n<p>Also, please remember that the all the proceeds from this event benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Harlingen.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 956.423.3168 or via email; ana.adame@arkware.tech.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wow, what a great weekend! We made it up to 9 laps for \u00e2\u0081\u00a6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinHabitat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AustinHabitat<\/a>\u00e2\u0081\u00a9!<br><br>Can you help us get to 10? That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be roughly 100 miles around Lady Bird Lake. <br><br>Donate here to support affordable housing in Austin: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WplzXwlgv2\">https:\/\/t.co\/WplzXwlgv2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jVCSrnUpCR\">pic.twitter.com\/jVCSrnUpCR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tyler Markham (@TylerHMarkham) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TylerHMarkham\/status\/1457843694657224706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I knew making a bike this sexy would make people want to steal my style, but I hoped that wasn&#39;t literal. <br><br>Luckily my bike has GPS tracking on it, so let me just call up the friendly people at Van Moof to find out where it is&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kAv5E3jlcE\">https:\/\/t.co\/kAv5E3jlcE<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m3ys62nUao\">pic.twitter.com\/m3ys62nUao<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Robert Foster (@soc4austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/soc4austin\/status\/1457844199764729856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;We share in our community\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s frustration, and understand with no confusion why cyclists who ride in Waller, across Texas, and all over our country have been skeptical and conditioned to expect little if not nothing from law enforcement.&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KXF3VQMuA7\">https:\/\/t.co\/KXF3VQMuA7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/1457827531705491462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Over the last two years, Austin, Texas, built 100+ miles of its all ages and abilities bike network. The city&#39;s investment of $460 million to complete its 400+ mile network by 2025 exceeds the commitment recently made by Paris, France. Read more:  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Zxy7VsSota\">https:\/\/t.co\/Zxy7VsSota<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NhMAEWOU2H\">pic.twitter.com\/NhMAEWOU2H<\/a><\/p>&mdash; PeopleForBikes (@peopleforbikes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/peopleforbikes\/status\/1457805635681243145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Waller driver that tried to roll coal on cyclists and plowed into them charged with 6 felonies<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fp6EqxEDYa\">https:\/\/t.co\/fp6EqxEDYa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Wilson (@WilsonCalvert) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WilsonCalvert\/status\/1457809014100738048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If you use South Pleasant Valley Road to walk, bike, or drive, there is still time to give feedback about improvements planned between St. Elmo Road and Onion Creek Park. <br>Take the survey in English here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EpkVnk7n3q\">https:\/\/t.co\/EpkVnk7n3q<\/a> <br>and in Spanish here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A9ROA1IMiy\">https:\/\/t.co\/A9ROA1IMiy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bVxj1QuCUd\">pic.twitter.com\/bVxj1QuCUd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Movability (@Movability) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Movability\/status\/1457815618028281868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Come celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LivingStreets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LivingStreets<\/a> with Walk Austin &amp; Bike Austin tomorrow 11\/9 at 7pm!<br><br>Join us on zoom to find out more about how we got here and the exciting possibilities ahead.<br><br>Register for the celebration here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RrbZTuKnHC\">https:\/\/t.co\/RrbZTuKnHC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GyhpaTbb6J\">pic.twitter.com\/GyhpaTbb6J<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeaustin\/status\/1457761745217495048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On August 17th, the Denton City Council approved further discussion about a proposed Bicycle Friendly Community Action Plan. Learn what steps have been taken since then.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7XtwdLs2Du\">https:\/\/t.co\/7XtwdLs2Du<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1457762352078675974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Taking a selfie at Hell&#39;s Gate (with the Burk marching band in the background) is pretty cool!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pIrApmzeOa\">pic.twitter.com\/pIrApmzeOa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1457716100226076679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Do recommend Monday morning urban adventuring over Zoom calls.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rideyourbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rideyourbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FidC0dQYDb\">pic.twitter.com\/FidC0dQYDb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mellowjohnnys\/status\/1457739059795795969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoeCutrufo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JoeCutrufo<\/a>, executive director of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeHouston<\/a>, said&#8230; the inaction toward the teen driver and coal rollers in general signals a larger issue for cyclists who become victims: Drivers get away with a lot.&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f9IeV3mx0i\">https:\/\/t.co\/f9IeV3mx0i<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/1457746767089438721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Have you seen our new painted crosswalks at Edgemere (shown below) and St. Michaels? These should help slow vehicles at the intersections. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Za9B9Fnaaw\">pic.twitter.com\/Za9B9Fnaaw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthavenTrail\/status\/1457681761056534528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event STORM Kidz Ride &#8211; San Antonio, TX South Texas Off Road Mountain-Bikers (STORM) hosts this free monthly kid&#39;s ride at McAllister Park on the dirt trails. This is a great opportunity for parents and children alike to get out on the dirt trails an\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L6acKSmGb6\">https:\/\/t.co\/L6acKSmGb6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1457854984222121984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event 31st Jalapeno 100K &#8211; Harlingen, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tSyvnA3bLR\">https:\/\/t.co\/tSyvnA3bLR<\/a><br><br>Multi-distance cylcling event to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Harlingen Texas. Register by December 1, 2021 and your name will be put in a drawing! 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