{"id":59011,"date":"2022-04-19T22:29:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T03:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=59011"},"modified":"2022-04-19T22:29:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T03:29:50","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-april-19th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/04\/19\/texas-bicycling-news-april-19th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News April 19th 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Editorial: Fix deadly bike crossing<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.expressnews.com<\/h4>\n

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The recent headline called a Salado Creek Greenway crossing at Loop 410 \u201ctricky,\u201d but \u201ctragic\u201d and \u201cdeadly\u201d offer better descriptions.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s greenway trail network offers cyclists and pedestrians refuge from cars and trucks, but this crossing on the Northeast Side near the Los Patios retail and dining complex goes counter to that important mission. Cyclists and pedestrians must cross the Loop 410 access road, where cars and trucks are often moving at or near 70 mph. …<\/p>\n

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TxDOT projects target Fannin County, Van Alstyne<\/a><\/h2>\n

TxDOT | www.heralddemocrat.com<\/h4>\n

… Multi-use path in Van Alstyne<\/p>\n

Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that work to construct a multi-use pedestrian and bicycle path in Van Alstyne in Grayson County is set to begin April 20.<\/p>\n

The contractor, The Fain Group of Fort Worth, Texas, was granted 93 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $662,000. The anticipated completion date for this project is September 2022, officials said.<\/p>\n

The contractor will construct a bicycle and pedestrian trail on Newport Drive, from Partin Elementary School to State Highway 5 and along SH 5 from Newport Drive to Forrest Moore Park. The work includes light earthwork grading, drainage, sidewalks, regulatory signage, pavement markings and some landscape architecture amenities, official said. …<\/p>\n

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Video: More safe, walkable streets for pedestrians and cyclists coming to Westchase District<\/a><\/h2>\n

Anavid Reyes | www.click2houston.com<\/h4>\n

HOUSTON \u2013 Making the Westchase District neighborhood more walkable and safer for cyclists is the main goal for the rebuilding of Walnut Bend Lane.<\/p>\n

This area is heavily traveled by not only cars, but walkers and bikers too.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe got wider sidewalks, we got pedestrian lighting for added safety at night, which is a huge feature here in Houston. And of course, we have an on-street bike lane which we don\u2019t see a lot of here in Houston,\u201d said Ricky Gonzalez, team leader for Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.<\/p>\n

Gonzalez expressed how proud he was of these major improvements coming to Walnut Bend Lane, not only because it\u2019ll improve mobility for drivers, but these improvements also promote multimodal …<\/p>\n

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Man on bike hospitalized after being hit by car in Edinburg<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Nathaniel Puente\t| www.valleycentral.com<\/h4>\n

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) \u2014 Police are investigating an accident where a vehicle struck a man on an electric bicycle.<\/p>\n

According to a release, officers were called to the area of 2600 South Business 281 for a crash involving a vehicle and an electric bicycle around 6 a.m. on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

At the scene, officers located a 42-year-old man lying on the side of the road near a gray Ford Explorer with damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle. The man was transported to a …<\/p>\n

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Around the Bend<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Bill Cound | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n

Day 5. Layover day: Rio Poquito<\/h4>\n

Thursday April 14, 2022, 19 miles (31 km) – Total so far: 236 miles (380 km)\nPosted via email Mon Apr 18 13:14:01 2022 PDT<\/p>\n

Today was a layover day, so most everyone slept in for a few extra minutes. That made preparing the day\u2019s breakfast and lunch a little more relaxed for Theresa and me. We left together on the tail end of the pack for the lazy ride to Santa Elena Canyon. We could see the enormous gash in the stone cliff from the time we left the campground for the the 8 mile ride to the base of the canyon. The river is but a …<\/p>\n

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Day 6. Cottonwood to Rancho Topanga Campground<\/h4>\n

Friday April 15, 2022, 51 miles (82 km) – Total so far: 287 miles (462 km)\nPosted via email Mon Apr 18 14:23:01 2022 PDT<\/p>\n

I left early with two other riders this morning for the 15-mile climb to the top of the hill. Everyone else hitched a ride in the van to avoid the steepest part of the climb. I love departing shortly before sunrise to maximize time spent in the cool morning air. On top of that, a full palate of desert colors was on ever-changing display as the sun sneaked up over the horizon. The ride to the top turned out to be easier than anticipated, largely due to …<\/p>\n

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Day 7. Rancho Topanga to Presidio: Riding upriver along the Rio Grande<\/h4>\n

Saturday April 16, 2022, 58 miles (93 km) – Total so far: 345 miles (555 km)\nPosted via email Mon Apr 18 15:09:01 2022 PDT<\/p>\n

We watched the sun rise color the eastern sky at the same time the full moon was setting to the west. The campsite is far more pleasing at this time of day. The view is incredible when you\u2019re not trying to survive the harsh mid day.<\/p>\n

The first 30 miles of today\u2019s ride was the best I\u2019ve had all week. After a short downhill ride under the rising sun, we rejoined the Rio Grande in the town of Lajitas and entered the Big Bend Ranch State Park. The canyon through which the river passes west of Lajitas is an ever-changing display of textures and colors. Hard rock walls morph into soft, worn limestone. Dark passages open to hills streaked with layers of white rock. The only …<\/p>\n

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Day 8. Presidio to Marfa: By the numbers<\/h4>\n

Sunday April 17, 2022, 59 miles (95 km) – Total so far: 404 miles (650 km)\nPosted via email Mon Apr 18 15:49:01 2022 PDT<\/p>\n

Presidio elevation 2,582 ft. Marfa elevation 4,685 ft. Distance: 59 Miles Wind 17-23 MPH NE Maximum temperature: 85 degrees Climb: 3,648 ft. (Garmin) Descent: 1,840 ft. (Garmin)<\/p>\n

The numbers tell the story. Today was a utilitarian ride, meant simply to get us from one place to another. There was nothing particularly remarkable about our surroundings. Parched ranch lands, mountain shadows in the distance and a few rocky formations along the way. Heavy traffic on the busy highway distracted us from what otherwise may have been a more peaceful, if still challenging, ride.<\/p>\n

The first 19 miles was almost all uphill. The road had recently been resurfaced with the …<\/p>\n

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Day 9. Marfa to Fort Davis: The home stretch<\/h4>\n

Monday April 18, 2022, 22 miles (35 km) – Total so far: 426 miles (686 km)\nPosted via email Mon Apr 18 16:00:01 2022 PDT<\/p>\n

Just a short hop today from Marfa to Ft. Davis. Everyone hit the road early after a grab and go breakfast. After unpacking the van and trailer, it was time to say goodbye to the great group of people with whom we shared our adventure in Big Bend. It was fun to spend time with folks with similar passions. And equally rewarding to experience the diversity of backgrounds, ages and interests of our teammates.<\/p>\n

Visiting Big Bend on bicycles was a good choice. We saw all …<\/p>\n

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Coast to Coast via the Southern Tier – Spring 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Fletch Dobbs | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n

Day 40 – Lake Conroe to Shepherd<\/h4>\n

Monday April 18, 2022, 48 miles (77 km) – Total so far: 1,795 miles (2,889 km)\nToday marks the end of Texas Hill Country. We hit the last of the rollers on our way to Shepherd this morning on a short, sweet, 48 mile ride. Tomorrows ride looks like 68 miles with only 800 or so feet of ascent. I think my wish for flatness has been granted!<\/p>\n

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Day 41 – Shepherd to Silsbee<\/h4>\n

Tuesday April 19, 2022, 61 miles (98 km) – Total so far: 1,856 miles (2,987 km)\nWell, my wish for flatness was granted, but at a cost. Headwind! Today\u2019s ride was virtually entirely flat. Less than 900 feet of ascent on over sixty miles. The wind? That\u2019s a different story. All day, square on in the face. It probably isn\u2019t blowing all that hard. I\u2019ll guess 8-12mph somewhere. But battling that when your bike has the frontal profile of a spinnaker? Not fun. And, oh the joy, it seemed to shift direction at …<\/p>\n

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Southern Tier Bicycle Tour – March 22, 2022 – ?<\/a><\/h2>\n

By cjlaskey | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n

Day 28 : Kerrville, Texas to Vanderpool, Texas<\/h4>\n

Monday April 18, 2022, 52 miles (84 km) – Total so far: 1,666 miles (2,681 km)\nUp before the sun at the KOA campground I pulled all of my gear and tent into the recreation room to pack for the day. After leaving I stopped at Whataburger in Ingram for a hearty breakfast as Don went forward. The ride today was partly along the Guadalupe River which was calming and mostly flat under the overcast morning sky. The air was cool also which made for perfect riding. There were several climbs but nothing …<\/p>\n

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Video: Texas car shop faces criticism after video appears to show owner \u2018rolling coal\u2019 on cyclist<\/a><\/h2>\n

By James Hartley | www.star-telegram.com<\/h4>\n

Members of a Facebook group dedicated to cycling in North Texas are calling for a boycott of a vehicle customization business in Van Alstyne after a video posted to the social media platform showed a man rev his engine as he passed a cyclist to blow billows of exhaust smoke toward a cyclist.<\/p>\n

Kevin Soucie, the owner of Turn 5 Fabrication, posted the video that appears to show a driver pass the cyclist, who was riding on the side of the road, in the Facebook community group McKinney Uncensored.<\/p>\n

The video showed a red pickup truck pass the cyclist as the man driving records, pointing the …<\/p>\n

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Artists Selected for Installation on Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Lady Bird Lake this May<\/a><\/h2>\n

City of Austin | www.austintexas.gov<\/h4>\n

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Three local artists have been selected to create a floating wetland installation on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Lady Bird Lake this spring as part of the Trail\u2019s Arts + Culture Plan. In conjunction with community engagement led by Public City and in partnership with Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Art in Public Places, and The Trail Foundation, the Common Waters installation will explore themes of community, creativity, environment, and collaboration. It will incorporate artistic components as well as serve an ecological function.<\/p>\n

The artists were chosen from a total of 37 submissions by a selection committee consisting of community leaders, arts leaders, and Trail stakeholders. Each artist will be compensated $5,000 for the project. The artists \u2013 …<\/p>\n

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Georgetown Trails Foundation – Dig Day – 4.24.2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Zander | austinmountainbiking.com<\/h4>\n

Dig Day – 10 am – trailhead west of Tractor Supply in Georgetown. Use the Tractor Supply lot or drive down on the west side of it to our entrance.<\/p>\n

GTF owns this property and we will be focused on finishing a new section of trail, general clean up and, if time allows, scouting new trails.<\/p>\n

All are welcome, just show up, sign the waiver and have some fun! Bring tools and water or use ours, we will have plenty. This is part of our approved masterplan to add 20+ miles of singletrack in GTX, we can use the help and look forward to having some fun.<\/p>\n

For more info follow our instagram page @gtxtrails or message me here.<\/p>\n

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Thursday Night Social Ride – April 21st 2022<\/a> from socialcyclingaustin<\/a> <\/blockquote>