{"id":63077,"date":"2023-08-18T22:02:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-19T03:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=63077"},"modified":"2023-08-18T22:02:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T03:02:57","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-august-18-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/08\/18\/texas-bicycling-news-august-18-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News &#8211; August 18, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cbs4local.com\/news\/local\/el-paso-city-leaders-approve-multimillion-dollar-project-for-improved-pedestrian-and-cyclist-connectivity-on-east-side\">El Paso city leaders approve multimillion dollar project for improved pedestrian and cyclist connectivity on east side<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by Ariana Parra | cbs4local.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cbs4local.com\/resources\/media2\/16x9\/full\/1024\/center\/80\/cbf2ca9b-9340-4e8e-84a0-4262ce5a6974-large16x9_ElPasoskyline2.PNG?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>EL PASO, Texas (CBS4) \u2014 The city of El Paso is looking to improve connectivity and transportation, specifically on the east side.<\/p>\n<p>City Leaders approved an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the McRae shared use path.<\/p>\n<p>The path will bring landscaping, lighting, pedestrian improvements to intersections, ADA ramps, and striping for the streets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the major components of this project is try to improve connectivity for not only for pedestrians, but for cyclists as well,&quot; the city\u2019s Capital Project Manager, Ismael Cepeda, said.<\/p>\n<p>Phase one of the project will be from Montwood Drive to \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox34.com\/2023\/08\/18\/person-riding-bike-hit-by-vehicle-seriously-injured\/\">1 seriously injured, hit by vehicle while riding bicycle at 62nd &amp; Frankford<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Emma McSpadden | www.fox34.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gray-kjtv-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/KDWcLJfyPK11a5IeR6Mp5spV3DE%3D\/1200x675\/smart\/filters%3Aquality%2885%29\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/gray\/XD6Z2NXAHJEWXCXH7JRG7QB2QM.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) &#8211; Lubbock police say a bicycle rider is being treated for serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Emergency crews were called to the area of 62nd and Frankford Avenue around 4:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>CORRECTION: Initial reports indicated a child was injured, but police say the rider was an adult.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/texasmtb.org\/\">Season XIII is about to begin!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League | texasmtb.org<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/texasmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ConferenceRaceMap.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This season offers a 5 race series, with a total of 7 races being held. Two regular season races will host both conferences (conference will have separate fields for each category), two races will host only the North conference, and two races will host only the South conference. This will give each conference four regular season conference races. The final championship race will host both conferences and conferences will be combined into one field.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcountryhomepage.com\/news\/kirby-lake-hike-and-bike-trail-9-million-bond-proposal-set-for-november-ballots\/\">Kirby Lake Hike and Bike Trail: $9 million bond proposal set for November ballots<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by: Shelly Womack\t| www.bigcountryhomepage.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bigcountryhomepage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/Kirby-Lake-trail.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ABILENE, Texas (KTAB\/KRBC) \u2013 In addition to the bonds for the Abilene Zoo expansion and the new recreational centers, a hike and bike trail at Kirby Lake will be on the November ballots. \u2026<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kirby Lake Hike and Bike Trail: $9 million bond proposal set for November ballots <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oKWNf8GQhD\">https:\/\/t.co\/oKWNf8GQhD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; KRBC News (@KRBCnews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KRBCnews\/status\/1692724301399552307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 19, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/2023\/08\/18\/army-corps-pushes-back-planned-benbrook-lake-bike-trail-closure-to-early-2024\/\">Army Corps pushes back planned Benbrook Lake bike trail closure to early 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by Juan Salinas II | fortworthreport.org<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fortworthreport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_2558-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A beloved Benbrook Lake bike trail will no longer close in October, after community members pushed back on a plan by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce cyclist access to South Holiday Park.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will let the trail remain open until Jan. 1, 2024, according to a spokesperson. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vwByrD2pyKQ\">All the hitters were here! &#8211; TurboVelo Tuesday Night Crit &#8211; COMMENTARY &#8211; Masters 40+ &#8211; 8\/15\/2023<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Honest Tree | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n<p>Race 2 of 4, Series 6 of the TurboVelo Tuesday Night Crit (TNC) in Richardson, TX (just outside of Dallas). The only weeknight crit in the Metroplex and one of the largest crits in the United States. 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