{"id":57872,"date":"2021-11-18T22:24:48","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T04:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=57872"},"modified":"2021-11-18T22:24:51","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T04:24:51","slug":"texas-biking-news-november-18th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/11\/18\/texas-biking-news-november-18th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News November 18th 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Harris County replaces trail speed limits with broader safety message for all park users<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h4>\n

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Harris County officials are shifting gears when it comes to making bicycling and running trails safer, favoring friendly reminders instead of speed limits in a change cheered by cycling advocates.<\/p>\n

New signs advising cyclists, dog walkers and pedestrians about safety requirements and trail etiquette went up along the main trail in Terry Hershey Park and in George Bush Park in Precinct 3 in September. The signs warn cyclists to slow down around pedestrians, walkers to keep dogs close and for …<\/p>\n

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Another school-aged child hit by driver at same NW Harris County intersection<\/a><\/h2>\n

Rose-Ann Aragon | www.click2houston.com<\/h4>\n

HOUSTON \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Parents in northwest Harris County are fighting for change to a bustling intersection, which many parents say creates the perfect storm for accidents, especially with children crossing for school. On Tuesday, Harris County Precinct 4 deputies said a 12-year-old student on his bicycle was hit by a car crossing the intersection. This comes just months after a fatal accident involving an 18-year-old student in May. Now, residents are urging Precinct 4 and local leaders to make changes soon.<\/p>\n

The intersection of Kuykendahl Road and Creekside Green Drive has been an area of interest and contention in the northwest Harris County community.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rush hour in the morning and …<\/p>\n

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San Antonio cyclists rally in support of $110 million bond for greenway trails<\/a><\/h2>\n

Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com<\/h4>\n

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Don’t mess with Texas … cyclists? San Antonio cycling enthusiasts showed up en masse to support the city’s proposed plan to spend $110 million on the linear greenway trails during a committee meeting on Tuesday, November 16.<\/p>\n

The city is preparing to spend more than $1.2 billion on projects that will improve sidewalks, neighborhoods, and trails, as well as impact COVID-19 response and housing. City staff members have recommended spending $274.3 million for parks, recreation, and open spaces (including $110 million for the greenway trails).<\/p>\n

However, earlier this month, …<\/p>\n

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39th Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally expecting close to 1,000 riders on Saturday<\/a><\/h2>\n

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The Denton Breakfast Kiwanis Club is making the final preparations for its 39th Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally on Saturday, with the possibility of close to 1,000 riders participating.<\/p>\n

The rally, which begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, has five routes, including an 8-mile route for families who ride with children and challenged riders, according to a news release from the club. The longest route is 68 miles.<\/p>\n

Riders will depart from and return to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae St.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153This is one of the oldest bicycle rallies in Texas, and it marks the …<\/p>\n

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Austin’s 512 Wheelie Crew gifts bike to 11-year-old | KVUE<\/a><\/h2>\n

KVUE | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n

The 512 Wheelie Crew takes to the streets of Downtown Austin every week for a 16-mile joy ride. They are also heavily involved in the community.<\/p>\n