{"id":59242,"date":"2022-05-18T21:06:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T02:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=59242"},"modified":"2022-05-18T21:06:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T02:06:49","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-for-may-18th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/05\/18\/texas-bicycling-news-for-may-18th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News for May 18th 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Editorial: Harris County is right to use toll road money for trails that link communities<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Editorial Board | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h4>\n

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For decades, the Harris County Toll Road Authority has been building bigger and better highways for drivers to move through and around the county\u2019s neighborhoods. Now, in a welcome if long overdue shift, the county-owned authority has won approval to spend millions to help people who live in those areas move around the toll roads, and elsewhere, without ever turning on their ignition.<\/p>\n

Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 along partisan lines to OK $53 million for the first phase of a roughly $600 million plan to build hike-and-bike trails near four key toll roads.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe toll road for a long time has been focused on finishing its system,\u201d …<\/p>\n

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Video: Earn-A-Bike one of the big winners in latest Philanthropitch<\/a><\/h2>\n

Max Massey | www.ksat.com<\/h4>\n

Nonprofit was awarded more than $55K during event\nSAN ANTONIO \u2013 Philanthropitch is a social impact fast-pitch competition for innovative and scalable nonprofits.<\/p>\n

In San Antonio, it is kind of like \u201cShark Tank\u201d for non-profits and Tuesday night\u2019s donations will helping local initiatives make a big difference.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverwhelming for sure. So much support, not even just from, you know, the groups that that gave to us yesterday, but just even people in the audience biking the bicycle community here in San Antonio showed up for me. So it was very overwhelming,\u201d Cristina Ramirez said.<\/p>\n

Ramirez is the executive director of …<\/p>\n

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Permian Basin Ride of Silence set to honor fallen cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Dustin Pope | www.newswest9.com<\/h4>\n

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MIDLAND, Texas \u2014 The 2022 International Ride of Silence will take place on May 18, at 7 p.m. The event will start at Mid-Cities Church 8700 TX-191.<\/p>\n

This will mark the 16th year that the ride of silence will be held here in the Permian Basin. The events’ long history will focus on the remembrance of cyclists that have lost their lives in the Permian Basin.<\/p>\n

The event is also designed to educate both bicyclists and motorists alike on all the ethical responsibilities when we share the road.<\/p>\n

This ride will consist of a 12-mile journey beginning and ending at Mid-Cities Church. Along with …<\/p>\n

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Bike to Work on Friday, May 20<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jeff Stensland | www.austintexas.gov<\/h4>\n

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AUSTIN, Texas \u2013 Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and other partner organizations will celebrate Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 20 with bike trips, educational information, and an event at Austin City Hall with remarks by Austin Mayor Steve Adler, City Manager Spencer Cronk and Transportation Director Rob Spillar at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

Throughout the morning and evening commutes, ATD encourages all Austinites to hit the pavement on two wheels. Residents can find high comfort bike routes with the 2022 Austin Bike Map. A live, interactive bike map can be found online, and printed versions are available at local libraries and other select community buildings.<\/p>\n

While getting to work, residents can access fueling stations that feature coffee, snacks, and more, and even join a group ride from locations throughout the city. Additionally, the community will gather for a National Bike To Work Day celebration at Austin City Hall starting at 8 a.m. to …<\/p>\n

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The Ride of Silence In Abilene Brings Attention To \u201cShare The Road\u201d<\/a><\/h2>\n

Rudy Fernandez | 1470kyyw.com<\/h4>\n

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When I first heard the term "Ride of Silence" I didn’t really know what it was. However, the second time I was confronted with the term "Ride of Silence" was when an acquaintance named Jill Christie with the Texas Department of Transportation was explaining to me what the ride was all about.<\/p>\n

So as the ride comes to Abilene, I thought it would be a great idea to share what the ride is all about. So here goes, in 2003 the first Ride of Silence took place in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex after a nationally known amateur cyclist named Larry Schwartz had been killed when he was riding his bicycle and was hit by a school bus on a wide-open empty road.<\/p>\n

On the first Ride of Silence around the …<\/p>\n

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Volunteers Needed – Art Bike Parade!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jennifer B. | www.meetup.com<\/h4>\n

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Come volunteer at a super exciting event… The Houston Art Bike Parade and Celebration! Please only rsvp here if you will actually be volunteering with us at this event.<\/p>\n

NEO will provide tons of family-friendly games for the event including giant jenga, connect 4, flamingo ring toss, chess, checkers, etc. Don’t forget the crowd favorite, lawn fishing!<\/p>\n

Volunteers will enjoy the festivities while helping families play games. Believe it or not, a lot of people don’t even know how to play checkers! You are welcome to bring kiddos to help out too. We will sign off on …<\/p>\n

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Southern Walnut Creek Trail Ride – Tuesday May 24th 2022<\/a> from socialcyclingaustin<\/a> <\/blockquote>