{"id":61448,"date":"2023-02-09T22:42:59","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T04:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=61448"},"modified":"2023-02-09T22:43:01","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T04:43:01","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-february-9-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/02\/09\/texas-bicycling-news-february-9-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News – February 9, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bike MS: Texas MS 150 to end in College Station again in April<\/a><\/h2>\n

ALEX MILLER | theeagle.com<\/h4>\n

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Linda Bates got goosebumps standing inside Kyle Field last year.<\/p>\n

Bates, the south central president of the National MS Society, came from La Grange to College Station during last year\u2019s Bike MS: Texas MS 150 event. She watched cyclists bike down the highway and look upon Kyle Field in the distance off F.M. 60.<\/p>\n

When she reached the finish line at A&M\u2019s football stadium, Bates said she knew she should have been doing other things as president of the organization\u2019s event. Instead, she ran to the field to watch cyclists cross the 50-yard line to finish their bike ride of up to 180 miles designated to fundraise for awareness and to find a cure for multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was our dreams come true finally to have this extraordinary event that impacts so many people finally come to life in such a gorgeous place,\u201d Bates said. …<\/p>\n

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Video: Midland County Commissioners plan to bring new hiking & biking trail to region<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Noe Ortega | www.cbs7.com<\/h4>\n

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -If you\u2019re a fan of cycling, you may have a new attraction coming your way.<\/p>\n

The Midland County Commissioners Court wants to make a new bike and hike trail in Midland, right next to the Horseshoe Arena.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Luis Sanchez says he\u2019s heard many residents complain about not having many things to do in West Texas.<\/p>\n

But he believes a new 22 acre bike trail will help residents have more activities to do.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow that we have the opportunity with the sales tax revenue that we\u2019ve been collecting, I think it\u2019s a phenomenal idea to go ahead and start moving forward on that. We know that the public is glamouring for it, we understand that the public is looking for places like this,\u201d said Sanchez.<\/p>\n

The Midland County Commissioners Court put aside $500,000 to use for architectural services.<\/p>\n

In the last meeting, …<\/p>\n

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As Magnolia population booms, residents want crosswalks, bike trails, wider roads and sidewalks<\/a><\/h2>\n

Michael Garcia | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h4>\n

\"\"\/\nSome Magnolia residents want crosswalks and bike trails to connect neighborhoods, while others would like wider roads and sidewalks so that children can safely walk home after school. Officials met with residents in February to hold their first public meeting on Magnolia’s master thoroughfare plan. This comes after they project that the city of more than 2,800 could increase to by 600 percent in 2039, with a population of 53,000.\nJason Fochtman\/Staff photographer<\/p>\n

Some Magnolia residents want crosswalks and bike trails to connect neighborhoods, while others would like wider roads and sidewalks so that children can safely walk home after school.<\/p>\n

The city’s current network of roadways, sidewalks and bicycle lanes needs help, residents told city officials.<\/p>\n

"It’s dangerous," said Marcy Parker, 80, who’s lived in the city since 1978.<\/p>\n

Parker was among the more than 400 residents who’ve made suggestions to officials in hopes to improve the city’s transportation network.<\/p>\n

Officials met with …<\/p>\n

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Bike Safety Program With a Little Added Fun<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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Children at St. James Episcopal Preschool and First Light Campus in La Grange are on a roll with their school year as they enjoyed a bicycle safety lesson followed by a \u201ccarwash\u201d on their own wheels. Preschool parents Philip and Kristie Graf created and presented this fun and informative activity at both campuses, and invited children to bring their own bikes or ride-on toys and safety gear. The …<\/p>\n

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‘We\u2019re doing everything we can to stay open’: Construction negatively affecting San Antonio’s oldest bike shop<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Amber Hughes | spectrumlocalnews.com<\/h4>\n

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SAN ANTONIO \u2014 Hank Estrada owns Charles A. James Bike Co., the oldest bike shop in San Antonio.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust turned 103 years old,\u201d Estrada said. \u201cI want to keep the store going still. I don\u2019t want to see it shut down. We\u2019re doing everything we can to stay open.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hank\u2019s dad, Henry, was the previous owner of the Charles A. James Bike shop, a thriving business during the 1970s bike boom.<\/p>\n

\u201cBack then, we were doing an average of 25 repairs a day,\u201d Hank Estrada said. \u201cAnd selling about 2000 bikes a month.\u201d<\/p>\n

He says business had been steady since he took over the shop in 2002. But recently, construction downtown almost stopped the shop from reaching its 103rd anniversary.<\/p>\n

\u201cLost anywhere between …<\/p>\n

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Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n

STOLEN – Gray Lynskey Helix in Houston, TX https:\/\/t.co\/FWSgrgEZK8<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jWh0jZ3tpy<\/a><\/p>— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) February 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>