{"id":62327,"date":"2023-05-03T22:48:42","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T03:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62327"},"modified":"2023-05-03T22:48:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T03:48:43","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-3-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/05\/03\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-3-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest – May 3, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY: Austin-based Woom celebrates w\/ a bike train at Blackshear Elementary<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Allison Miller | cbsaustin.com<\/h4>\n

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On Wednesday, May 3, Austin-based premium kids bike brand, woom, partnered with the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative to celebrate National Bike to School Day with a bike train for the Blackshear Elementary School community to enjoy biking to school safely in a group with friends and neighbors.<\/p>\n

The 30-minute route covered approximately 1.5 miles and meandered through the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood, picking up students along the way. …<\/p>\n

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Video: Tim Ryan and ‘Team Ugly’ raise money for Bike MS<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.fox4news.com<\/h4>\n

Good Day got the chance to catch up with an old friend. Tim Ryan and his team will tackle the annual two-day Bike MS Round Up Ride this weekend. It’s a huge race to raise awareness and money to help find a cure.<\/p>\n

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TxDOT gathers community input on proposed US 69 Lumberton-Kountze relief route during first public meeting<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Lupita Villarreal, Cameron Sibert | www.12newsnow.com<\/h4>\n

The exact route is still undecided. TxDOT officials are considering four locations and feedback from these public meetings could help them settle on the right spot.<\/p>\n

LUMBERTON, Texas \u2014 The Texas Department of Transportation held its first public meeting Tuesday to get input from Southeast Texans on the future location of their proposed evacuation route.<\/p>\n

TxDOT’s Beaumont District is proposing a US 69 relief route with the intentions of providing a route to support safe and efficient north to south movement of people and goods between Beaumont and Woodville, according to TxDOT’s website.<\/p>\n

The project would stretch approximately 20.2 miles from Cooks Lake Road, which is south of Lumberton, to FM 1003, which is north of Kountze, in Hardin County. …<\/p>\n

… The project will also include a two-lane frontage road in each direction. Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations will be considered. …<\/p>\n

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DART’s Annual Bike to Work Day Event is May 12<\/a><\/h2>\n

By IrvingWeekly Staff | www.irvingweekly.com<\/h4>\n

On Friday, May 12, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) invites North Texans to pedal to work as part of the Dallas area’s 2023 Bike to Work Day annual event.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2001, Bike to Work Day is a national event to encourage people to try bicycle commuting as a healthy and safe alternative to driving. DART buses and trains have features that make it simple to combine riding your bike with riding transit. On the front of DART buses, you’ll find easy-to-use storage racks, while on rail you can just roll your bike onto the train. At rail stations and transit centers, DART offers bike racks as well as bike lids. Both are free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis. …<\/p>\n

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Crime Reports: $1,600 electronic bicycle reported stolen from Abilene school<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Erica Garner\t| www.bigcountryhomepage.com<\/h4>\n

… 3200 block of State Street \u2013 Theft of Property\nA victim reported her son\u2019s electric bicycle worth $1,600 was stolen from school. …<\/p>\n

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Video: Laredo proclaims May as National Bike Month<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Roger Uvalle | www.kgns.tv<\/h4>\n

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – It\u2019s a movement that advocates for safer streets, connected communities, a healthier planet, and happier people.<\/p>\n

The city of Laredo has proclaimed May as National Bike Month in an effort to raise awareness for bicycle safety and active transportation.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re riding for fun, fitness or with family, or taking essential trips to work or shop, there are so many ways to celebrate bike month.<\/p>\n

The Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization said it is investing in more bike lanes as well as trying to implement bike-sharing and creating a bike network around the city. Juan Mendive, the director of the organization said, \u201dWe have more than two trails but right now we have Zacate Creek trail and Chacon Creek trail. Each of them is about four miles long, but …<\/p>\n

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Southern Tier CoMotion<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

In the Rio Grande Valley: For Hancock to El Paso<\/h4>\n

Tuesday May 2, 2023, 46 miles (74 km) – Total so far: 2,173 miles (3,497 km)\nToday was a bit shorter riding distance, but it didn’t much feel like it due to the headwind. It wasn’t a real strong headwind, but was one that over a distance wears you down. I averaged 10.9 mph, so for a route that only gained 472 feet of elevation, the wind held me back a bit. I am now in the Rio Grande Valley with the Rio Grande River and Mexico just off my left shoulder for most of the day. At one point, I could have thrown a rock into the river or swam to the other side, but I didn’t want to get arrested.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the border, at the time I am riding through here, El Paso is being inundated by a lot of migrants. Many of our military troops are being deployed here to help stem the tide and provide assistance to our border patrol agents. I have talked to a number of the border patrol agents and I can tell that they are tired, under-funded, and under-staffed. It looks like they are doing a great job and are working hard at looking for …<\/p>\n

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I get feelin’ better when I’m feelin’ some pain<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brent Wells | strava.com<\/h4>\n

Well, I think that TxDOT must be trying to convince me to purchase a gravel bike based on the conditions of the roads this evening!\nI am thankful that I was warned ahead of time by Paul Bonamer in the 006 group of which roads to take to avoid most of the loose chipseal. I\u2019m also very pumped\u2026 honestly\u2026 that I hit the highest wattage I have hit since my accident\u2026 1,214 Watts. As always, I am ultimately thankful to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for saving me both spiritually and physically, for enabling me to return to this sport that I love, and for allowing me to have a safe ride tonight, with no mechanicals or flats?\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

Evening Ride Harris County, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

David Reynolds | strava.com<\/h4>\n

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Evening Ride The Woodlands, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Melissa Kunthea | strava.com<\/h4>\n

Nice ride. Got a flat. Thanks for recusing me\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

Evening Ride Schertz, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Anthony Jurina | strava.com<\/h4>\n

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Ccc gravel night Fort Bend County, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Katya | strava.com<\/h4>\n

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South Tomball Oilfield Harris County, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brad Stauffer | strava.com<\/h4>\n

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Bear Creek Crit 3\/4s – Father & Son 1st and 2nd Place Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jason Rose | strava.com<\/h4>\n

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Tuesday Night Criteriums at Breckinridge Park \u2022 Apr 18 2023 \u2022 Richardson, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

Race uploaded by Jacob Read | www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n

Categories\n\u00bb Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \t\u00bb Men Cat 3\/4\n\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5 \t\u00bb Men P\/1\/2\/3<\/p>\n

Tuesday Night Criteriums at Breckinridge Park \u2022 Apr 25 2023 \u2022 Richardson, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

Race uploaded by Jacob Read | www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n

Categories\n\u00bb Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \t\u00bb Men Cat 3\/4\n\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5 \t\u00bb Men P\/1\/2\/3<\/p>\n

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Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n

It\u2019s awesome to see another @hcpct1<\/a> project that would improve accessibility for people walking, rolling and biking, access management and traffic signal improvements for people in cars, and transit stop improvements, under construction. Ella Blvd – FM 1960 to Richey pic.twitter.com\/uQig1yn08c<\/a><\/p>— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) May 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>