{"id":62802,"date":"2023-07-12T22:32:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T03:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62802"},"modified":"2023-07-12T22:32:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T03:32:31","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-experiences-events-july-12-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/07\/12\/texas-bicycling-news-experiences-events-july-12-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News, Experiences, Events – July 12, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bike lanes on North Alamo Street approach completion, connection with Avenue B<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Flora Farr | sanantonioreport.org<\/h4>\n

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Bike lanes along Avenue B and North Alamo Street, part of the 2017 municipal bond, are expected to fully open this summer after a few delays and design changes, city officials said.<\/p>\n

The $6 million project started nearly two years ago created a two-way bike corridor, known as a cycle track, that runs next to car traffic on Avenue B and connects to North Alamo Street via McCullough Avenue. It involved changing Avenue B from a two-way street to a \u2026<\/p>\n

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City ordinances take precedence on sidewalk right-of-way issue<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Al Dub\u00e9 | www.journal-spectator.com<\/h4>\n

After review and consideration Monday at city council, Alice Heard-Roberts of North Fulton will need to cap and remove the irrigation system that impedes progress of the 2019 Transportation Alternatives Sidewalk Project.<\/p>\n

The Public Transportation Division of TxDOT administers federal funding programs, including Federal Highway Administration funds relating to TxDOT\u2019s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program and Federal Transit Administration funds for transit in Texas. \u2026<\/p>\n

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Video: Goats will be eating away poison ivy on the Hike-and-Bike Trail this summer<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Melia Masumoto | www.kvue.com<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re taking a walk or bike ride along the Hike-and-Bike trail in Austin this summer, chances are you may encounter some special four-legged guests working.<\/p>\n

AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 The Trail Conservancy is trying out a creative way to get rid of poison ivy on the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, and it involves animals. They\u2019re bringing in 150 goats this summer to eat all the invasive plants along the trail.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goats are permanent residents on the trail for the next 3 to 4 weeks,\u201d said Heidi Anderson, CEO of The Trail Conservancy. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be adorable.\u201d \u2026<\/p>\n

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Cleburne Education Foundation to host Cleburne Goatneck Bike Ride July 29<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.ntxe-news.com<\/h4>\n

Cleburne, Texas \u2013 The famed Cleburne Goatneck Bike Ride will celebrate its 36th anniversary on July 29, welcoming more than 1,300 riders. The event is hosted by the Cleburne Education Foundation.<\/p>\n

The Goatneck, whose name was inspired by the shape of the southern tip of Johnson County, remains one of the largest bike rides in Texas. The 69.5-mile race takes cyclists through rolling hills on country roads and is considered a key training ride for the Hotter \u2018n Hell100 in Wichita Falls in August.<\/p>\n

The entire ride will follow the \u2026<\/p>\n

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Memorial park crits Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Matthias Bianchi | strava.com<\/h4>\n

Was able to break away with 5ish min to go. Dropped even the women\u2019s open group.\nFelt great just really hot\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

Morning Ride Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Michelle Yoder | strava.com<\/h4>\n

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A Stigmata, A Revolt in a sweltering windy Sam Houston National Forest<\/a><\/h2>\n

C\u00e9s Francisco | strava.com<\/h4>\n

The tree-lined roads and overcast made it bearable\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Fantastic and easy yet hot ride to Big Horn. So good to see some happy faces! Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Magbersie Fernandez | strava.com<\/h4>\n

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