{"id":63245,"date":"2023-09-07T22:21:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T03:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=63245"},"modified":"2023-09-07T22:21:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T03:21:52","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-september-7-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/09\/07\/texas-bicycling-news-september-7-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News &#8211; September 7, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7amarillo.com\/news\/local\/new-bicycle-tree-sculpture-unveiled-at-rick-klein-sports-complex-city-of-amarillo-texas-parks-and-recreation-department-michael-kashuba-matt-melvin-art-skyrite\">New \u2018Bicycle Tree Sculpture\u2019 unveiled at Rick Klein Sports Complex<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by Matthew Watkins | abc7amarillo.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abc7amarillo.com\/resources\/media2\/16x9\/full\/1024\/center\/80\/673b995e-dd42-4565-bf00-d64d33d2583e-large16x9_BicycleTreeblur.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) \u2014 Rick Klein Trails is now home to a new sculpture trying to capture the spirit of the trails, trees and bicycles.<\/p>\n<p>The Bicycle Tree Sculpture was created and donated by local artist Orville Ladehoff and others to the City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department.<\/p>\n<p>It was unveiled at 11 a.m. at the Rick Klein Sports Complex, located at 3901 Grand Street.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to add this one-of-a-kind art to the Rick Klein Sports Complex,\u201d said COA Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Kashuba. \u201cThe sculpture symbolizes what \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Livestrong Challenge is on Sept. 10! ?? Drive with caution and watch for bicyclists, runners, and walkers downtown.<br><br>Major road closures include sections of Riverside Drive, South 1st Street, and Cesar Chavez Street.<br><br>More details on closures here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oYtTFWnzVp\">https:\/\/t.co\/oYtTFWnzVp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DyG5JwhXJB\">pic.twitter.com\/DyG5JwhXJB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility\/status\/1699903139980152998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 7, 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\">PdN Trail advocates and cycling enthusiasts gathered for a 22-mile bike ride on the Playa Drain Trail from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TTUHSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ttuhsc<\/a> to Capistrano Park and back. Learn more about the Trail at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7ONH69UN4Y\">https:\/\/t.co\/7ONH69UN4Y<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/InvestingInHealth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InvestingInHealth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/trails?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#trails<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/activeliving?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#activeliving<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/y5rneLB8sv\">pic.twitter.com\/y5rneLB8sv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; PdNH Foundation (@PdNHFoundation) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PdNHFoundation\/status\/1699890364608327785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 7, 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\">Rode my best 50k time ever yesterday\u2026zone two (I don\u2019t have a power meter or HR monitor so just going off ~vibes~ tbh) summer riding has really paid off. <br>If I can manage no catastrophic crashes then I think I\u2019ll be an outside contender for all the races next spring. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XS4uPs5wgP\">pic.twitter.com\/XS4uPs5wgP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; leni (@now_lennerz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/now_lennerz\/status\/1699890289832554740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 7, 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\">&quot;We invite our local cycling communities, our local governments and any stakeholders who would like to enhance safety and connectivity for cyclists in our region,&quot; Pedraza said. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pGQ3Jfvzme\">https:\/\/t.co\/pGQ3Jfvzme<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBC 23 RGV (@kveotv23) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kveotv23\/status\/1699928071141315052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 7, 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\">Ladies, find a fancy outfit, decorate your bicycle and get ready for the Fancy Women Bike Ride on Sunday, September 17th at 11:30 AM starting on the courthouse lawn in downtown.<br><br>Ride will be a kid-friendly pace, roughly two flat miles, and will take about 30 minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O5kuoX25U2\">pic.twitter.com\/O5kuoX25U2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1699927027275509765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 7, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleycentral.com\/news\/txdot-seeks-public-input-on-local-bicycle-transportation-routes\/\">TxDOT seeks public input on local bicycle transportation routes<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by: Gabriela Gonzalez | www.valleycentral.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.valleycentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/09\/bike-plan.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) \u2014 The Texas Department of Transportation announced new bicycle routes and improvements are in the works for the South Texas region.<\/p>\n<p>The TxDOT Pharr District will host a virtual public meeting regarding the development of district bicycle plans along the state.<\/p>\n<p>Residents will be able to attend the meeting to give input on location priorities for bicycle transportation, how to improve bicycling and which routes should serve as long-distance Bicycle Tourism Trails. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketk.com\/news\/local-news\/man-life-flighted-after-car-vs-bike-collision-in-east-texas\/\">Man life-flighted after \u2018car vs. bike\u2019 collision in East Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by: Luke Whitney\t| www.ketk.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ketk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/09\/HeliF.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>PAYNE SPRINGS, Texas (KETK) \u2013 A man was life-flighted after a \u201ccar vs. bike\u201d collision in Payne Springs.<\/p>\n<p>At 8:14 a.m. on Thursday, Payne Springs Fire Rescue volunteers responded to reports of a \u201ccar vs. bike\u201d collision on Lakeland Road near the entrance of the Del Mar subdivision. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/events\">Upcomin Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org<\/h4>\n<p>8:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble\nTue, September 12, 2023 8:00 AM\n4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/event-5391422\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/event-5391422\">https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/event-5391422<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>8 AM Start Burleson and Beyond\nThu, September 14, 2023 8:00 AM\nSpokes Parking Lot, 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/event-5391444\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/event-5391444\">https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/event-5391444<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Rusty Romp\nThu, September 14, 2023 8:00 AM\nBenbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/event-5391461\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/event-5391461\">https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/event-5391461<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9805479299\">Bridgeland &#8211; Detour Road Closed &#8211; Craft Beer Cellar &#8211; 9\/7\/2023 Harris County, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Marjoe Q. 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