{"id":62586,"date":"2023-06-12T23:01:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T04:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62586"},"modified":"2023-06-12T23:01:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T04:01:43","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-and-more-june-12-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/06\/12\/texas-bicycling-news-and-more-june-12-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News and More – June 12, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Laws govern vehicles and bicycles on public roads<\/a><\/h2>\n

Lynn Walker | www.timesrecordnews.com<\/h4>\n

Bicycle safety has become a topic of increased public concern in Wichita Falls lately.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

The deaths of four people in the past year, including two in June, prompted bicycle enthusiasts to appear before a recent City Council meeting to advocate for greater safety awareness. The topic also sparked a wave of discussion on social media. …<\/p>\n

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Plano downtown thoroughfare standards update not so thorough, some say<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Myah Taylor | www.dallasnews.com<\/h4>\n

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Since 1969, when his father bought Plano Barbers on 15th Street in Plano, James Russell has seen the city\u2019s downtown area evolve.<\/p>\n

Russell, who took over the business in 1992, said he even played a part in that evolution about 20 or 25 years ago. Downtown was suffering greatly, he said. Vacant buildings lined the streets. So Russell …<\/p>\n

… He fears Plano\u2019s Thoroughfare Standards update will erase that progress. City leaders say they want to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment downtown by adding on-street parking, wider sidewalks, street trees, bicycle facilities and reducing the travel lanes. …<\/p>\n

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Breezy cafe with bikes, wine, & coffee to open in Dallas Design District<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Teresa Gubbins | dallas.culturemap.com<\/h4>\n

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A highly cosmopolitan new cafe is coming to the Dallas Design District that’ll bring food, bicycles, and epic coffee together in one place. Called The Meteor, it’s a concept with locations in Austin and Bentonville, and it’s opening in Dallas in late summer at 1930 Hi Line Dr.<\/p>\n

The cafe will open as a temporary pop-up in The Urby, a 27-story apartment building across from the Virgin Dallas hotel, taking a space that was originally designated to be a restaurant called Charley.<\/p>\n

Eventually, The Meteor will …<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h4>\n

Justice League Tuesday Night Ride\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

CA Tuesday Brittmoore -Hempstead Loop\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Tuesday Night EH Ride\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Trek West U Bridges Tame Tuesday\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Trek Memorial Tues\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n

MCC Sugar Land Tue\/Thu AM Ride\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n

MCC Tue\/Thurs PM Ride\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

PW – Tuesday\nTuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

The Boot ReBooted\nWednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

NWCC Hump Day Ride\nWednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Trek Wed. Night\nWednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

The Boot REBOOT\nWednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

CCC Gravel Wednesday Nights\nWednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

The Boot REBOOT\nWednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Active Cycling Ride\nWednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night\nWednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Trek West U | Beginners\nThursday, June 15, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

MCC SUGAR LAND TUE\/THU AM RIDE\nThursday, June 15, 2023 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n

NWCC Thursday Spring Creek Greenway Ride\nThursday, June 15, 2023 @ 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Morning SBux Crew (Thurs)\nThursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

MCC TUE\/THURS PM RIDE\nThursday, June 15, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Look Pro Go Slow\nThursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

CCC Road Ride\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

NWCC Coffee Ride\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n

Trek SL Sienna 47 mi\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

NWCC Zube Park Saturday Ride\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

UBG Saturday\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n

Cycling Addicks Good Saturday (a couple of months late), Good Hills Ride- ZUBE – WHITEHALL\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

CA Alternate 50 Mile ride – Delices de Maurice stop\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n

R3 Ride 33!\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n

Active Cycling – Saturday Ride\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n

RRR-Saturday\nSaturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n

JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs\nSunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n

Bike Medicine – Blue Agave Racing Training Ride Series\nSunday, June 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n

CCC Gravel Chappell Hill 55 (with options)\nSunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles\nSunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

I Cycle Sunday 35+ Miler w\/Dan And Juan\nSunday, June 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n

Sunday Miles 2.3\nSunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Morning SBux Crew (Mon) Dulles\nMonday, June 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

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Juneteenth Bike Rally, live music and more to do in Frisco for the week of June 11<\/a><\/h2>\n

Audrey Henvey | starlocalmedia.com<\/h4>\n

… Juneteenth Bike Rally<\/p>\n

Soul Patrol of North Texas will host its 2023 Juneteenth Bike Rally on June 17 with a day of cycling, food, entertainment and small business shopping. The rally will feature four scenic routes throughout Frisco with police direction and hype stations along the way.<\/p>\n

Non-cyclists can also enjoy the event with some classic R&B music and help cheer on the cyclists as they cross the finish line.<\/p>\n

The first 200 cyclists to register will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. Sign-up is available at tinyurl.com\/SPNTJ19fb.<\/p>\n

Proceeds from the Juneteenth Bike Rally will provide academic and athletic scholarships to young rising leaders in the community.<\/p>\n

The event price is $50, with options from 0 miles to 56 miles. Start time is 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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18-year-old Garland woman on bike dies after struck by car in Royse City, police say<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Lana Ferguson | www.dallasnews.com<\/h4>\n

The woman was visiting family when she was killed.\nA bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday morning in Royse City.<\/p>\n

Officers responded to the crash about 12:10 a.m. and learned the bicyclist and vehicle were traveling the same direction on FM2642, near FM2652, according to police.<\/p>\n

The bicyclist was taken to the hospital, where she died. Officials haven\u2019t released her identity but said she was an 18-year-old woman from Garland who was staying with a family member in Royse City.<\/p>\n

Police said the driver is a 24-year-old woman from Caddo Mills and she is cooperating with the investigation.<\/p>\n

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Austin to roll out first bike polo court in the city<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Kelsey Thompson\t| www.kxan.com<\/h4>\n

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AUSTIN (KXAN) \u2014 A new kind of city-run recreation spot is rolling its way into Austin this summer.<\/p>\n

Next month, the City of Austin will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the unveiling of its first bike polo court, located at Metz Neighborhood Park in east Austin. The project was spearheaded by the Austin Texas Bike Polo Social Club (ATXBPSC), a group that has been playing the sport locally for more than a decade. …<\/p>\n

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Celebrate Independence Day, go for a group bike ride: 10 things to do in Katy<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Asia Armour | communityimpact.com<\/h4>\n

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June 25: Take a gravel bike ride<\/p>\n

Cool Cat Cycles is hosting a gravel bike ride for anyone who is new to the area, just got a gravel bike or wants to learn to ride gravel. Seasoned riders who are looking for more recreational or endurance miles can also attend. The bike ride is 20 miles at a speed of 12-14 mph. Riders are recommended to bring a bike with wide and cushy tires, such as a hardtail mountain bike or hybrid.<\/p>\n

4:15-7:15 p.m.\nFree\n2010 Westheimer Parkway, Katy\n281-944-9164. www.coolcatcycles.com\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
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Video: Juneteenth Emancipation Trail Bike Ride: Houston retraces route freed slaves traveled from Galveston<\/a><\/h2>\n
By FOX 26 Digital | www.fox26houston.com<\/h4>\n
HOUSTON – Houston and Harris County residents and lawmakers gathered Sunday morning to remember the historic trails freed slaves crossed after learning slavery ended on June 19, 1865.<\/p>\n
While the national holiday we know now as Juneteenth, is days away, Harris Co. Commissioner Rodney Ellis hosted the fourth annual Emancipation Trail Bike Ride, which covers the route freedmen and women traveled from Galveston to Houston.<\/p>\n
"I will be proud to ride alongside other elected officials, activists, and community members as I reflect on how far we\u2019ve come as a county," Commissioner Ellis said ahead of the race. "We will cover 60 miles across two counties on one of only two historic trails in the nation that celebrates Black history. We will retrace the path taken by formerly enslaved people as they walked to freedom." …<\/p>\n
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Alligator Creek Hike & Bike Trail project in Conroe pushed to FY 2024-25<\/a><\/h2>\n
By Cassandra Jenkins | communityimpact.com<\/h4>\n
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The Alligator Creek Hike & Bike Trail project in Conroe will be pushed to fiscal year 2024-25, pending grant funding.<\/p>\n
City Council members discussed the project during a June 6 special meeting regarding the capital improvement program, or CIP, budget. The shared-use pedestrian and bike path was ultimately postponed to save money in this year\u2019s upcoming budget.<\/p>\n
Community Impact previously reported the project would include an 8- to 10-foot-wide shared-use path as well as a 14-foot-wide pedestrian and bike bridge.<\/p>\n
Conroe Engineer Chris Bogert said …<\/p>\n
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Upcoming Events<\/a><\/h2>\n
Greater Dallas Bicyclist | gdbclub.clubexpress.com<\/h4>\n
Jun 13\n6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Bike Ride\nA 30 mile ride through Las Colinas\nJun 15\n6:00 Mesquite Casual Ride\nA casual, moderately paced ride through Sunnyvale and Mesquite\nJun 15\n6:30 PM Downtown Gelato Ride\nJun 17\nTour d\u2019Italia\nJun 17\n9 AM Easygoing Ride\nSocial, slow-paced, no one left behind ride\nJun 18\n9:00 AM Sunday Roll\nAn "Explore Dallas" ride, starts at NW corner of Preston & Royal.<\/p>\n
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Trek Bicycle Houston June Rides of The Month<\/a><\/h2>\n
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City ride of the month\nTH Trail – Long<\/p>\n
Mountain ride of the month\nBrazos River Trails<\/p>\n
Road ride of the month\nSpring Creek Greenway<\/p>\n
Gravel ride of the month\nSpring Creek Greenway – Long<\/p>\n
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Velodrome Update!<\/a><\/h2>\n
Stuart Gardner, Program Director | shoutout.wix.com<\/h4>\n
Unfortunately rain got in the way of TNR last week and with this being an off week the next racing will be Tues 20th when we have Sprint & Keirin night with special NJS prizes! The YCL started back today with a good turnout, registration is open for next week until 5pm Friday! Check the Calendar for more!<\/p>\n
Upcoming Events<\/p>\n
9am June 19th-21st – Lawson Craddock YCL Week 2\n5:45pm Tues June 20th – TNR Sprint Night with NJS Prizes!\n8am Sat June 24th – Atomic TT Series #2.5\n11am Sun June 25th – Intro to Track Cycling Class\n5:45pm Tues June 27th – TNR Aussie Team Racing\nJuly 5th-9th Elite, Para & Jr. Nats (Carson, CA)\n5:45pm Tues July 11th – TNR Bunch Races …<\/p>\n
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Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n
Great news! After more than a year of being blocked by construction fencing, the trail connecting Hinkle to North Lakes Park is open again! pic.twitter.com\/LPEYb5yEst<\/a><\/p>— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) June 13, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>