{"id":62658,"date":"2023-06-21T22:52:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T03:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62658"},"modified":"2023-06-21T22:52:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T03:52:14","slug":"texas-bicycling-action-june-21-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/06\/21\/texas-bicycling-action-june-21-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Action &#8211; June 21, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/traffic\/mesquite-lucas-boulevard-redesign\/287-a34f0234-b847-4d42-ba59-9d5d9d30f922\">Redesign of Mesquite road to improve traffic and trail system, city says<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.wfaa.com<\/h4>\n<p>\u201cThe design features will not only look better, but they also will increase safety,&quot; Councilmember Debbie Anderson said.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.wfaa.com\/assets\/WFAA\/images\/adf34986-928f-46c4-9fbb-d0aa413d2fa7\/adf34986-928f-46c4-9fbb-d0aa413d2fa7_1140x641.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>MESQUITE, Texas \u2014 The Mesquite City Council approved a contract with Zachry Construction Corp. to reconstruct Faithon P. Lucas Sr., Boulevard, according to a city release.<\/p>\n<p>City officials said the roadway will be realigned and reconstructed from the existing two-lane section to a four-lane divided section from McKenzie Road to East Cartwright Road. The design will also include a 12-foot hike and bike trail along the north side of the roadway that connects to the city\u2019s master trail system and a roundabout connecting to the future Solterra master-planned residential development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe design features will not only look better, but they also will increase safety,&quot; councilmember Debbie Anderson said. &quot;These improvements will provide better access and a safer road for this area.\u201d &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9311180806\">STN Wolfpack Wednesday Tempo Ride &#8211; Was running late and had to solo chase the group till finally catching up at Ellington field midpoint. Gonna feel it tomorrow&#8230;. Pasadena, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Rick Hernandez | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"724\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/TGk1I4kQTGOFtdpjG1KFXFKY0fXgc4zq-Vit8iN-JxE-2048x1236.jpg?resize=1200%2C724&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9310884042\">Afternoon Ride Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>J. Ramsey | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1600\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/LW5QKgvLXXDK6Kdiu1w8mbyymp8YRDWSma1uKetmYVs-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9310943051\">Oh, Oh, Oh, I&#8217;m On Fire<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Brent Wells | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p>This weather has been so crazy lately, but I was sure fortunate again this evening! I was planning on doing my standard loop, but turning left on Hein Rd. Since the forecast called for a \u201c chance\u201d of thunderstorms (to keep the meteorologists safe), I checked the radar app while I took a photo of The Old #9 on Hein. It certainly got my attention as there were big thunderstorms directly north and west of me. I decided to play it safe and turn around by heading back south via Blaschke Rd and Hwy 289. The counterclockwise rotation of the storm gave me a tailwind in both directions, which hardly ever happens but was very nice! As always, I am most thankful to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for saving me both physically and spiritually, allowing me to return to this sport that I love, and for yet another safe ride, without any mechanicals or flats.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikesignup.com\/Race\/TX\/Fredonia\/FlyGapFigureEightSelfSupportedAdventure\">Fly Gap Figure Eight Self Supported Adventure<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Spinistry | www.bikesignup.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net\/races\/races-146xxx\/146710\/raceBanner-yRx5wjMR-bKrOMd.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Place\n13722 State Hwy 71\nFredonia, TX US 76842\nDescription<\/p>\n<p>Access fees waived for Club Spinistry members. Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that this &quot;event&quot; is informational only and intended for individuals to ride on their own schedules. There is no timing or course markings or in person support of any kind associated with it. We are providing suggested routes and associated information based on our trip to the area in April of 2023. We do not warranty or guarantee the status of the routes or any other details after that point. We also make no guarantee to current accuracy of mapping data. Different devices might manipulate routing data in different ways or\/and there could be unknown data point errors. Use your own judgement and do not trespass if your GPS reroutes you for some reason. We do NOT know the current status or conditions of any of the roads. Conditions are constantly changing based on weather and county maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>All routes exclusively utilize public roadways that are subject to the Texas Traffic Code. Please ride accordingly. These routes are intended to be 100% self supported. There are no amenities along the route. Once you are signed up you will have access to full details including route files, free access to the Ride With GPS navigation app for these routes, notes on the area for parking, overnight options, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Registered riders who complete the long route will be added to the &quot;Wall of Fame&quot; for that route.<\/p>\n<p>Basic notes: &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">to download the 2023 HHH Ride Guide, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vh7hF2pKjy\">https:\/\/t.co\/vh7hF2pKjy<\/a>  (Don&#39;t click the image) \ud83d\ude42 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JwcVRaOIBE\">pic.twitter.com\/JwcVRaOIBE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1671513426479271940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Event added to the Texbiker calendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ExFXYOaYKZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/ExFXYOaYKZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1671603611728502786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Event added to the Texbiker calendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/udsOXByqmc\">https:\/\/t.co\/udsOXByqmc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1671604354757844995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Event added to the Texbiker calendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/stnJcuEinZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/stnJcuEinZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1671605988254793728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Event added to the Texbiker calendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4dUyDrZVVt\">https:\/\/t.co\/4dUyDrZVVt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 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