{"id":64916,"date":"2024-04-11T23:20:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T04:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=64916"},"modified":"2024-04-11T23:20:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T04:20:57","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-april-11-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/04\/11\/texas-bicycling-news-april-11-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News – April 11, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kabala brothers, MSU Cycling Team enter conference with tons of confidence<\/a><\/h2>\n

Andy Newberry | news.msutexas.edu<\/h4>\n

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The Du\u0161an Kalaba-led Midwestern State University Cycling Team will charge into the South Central Collegiate Conference Championships event in Wichita Falls with a lot of confidence.<\/p>\n

The event will be on the MSU Texas campus from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 13, with criterium races set up. The cycling team encourages students and local fans to come see the action in person. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Kalaba and his brother, Pavle, were first \u2026<\/p>\n

Kabala brothers, MSU Cycling Team enter conference with tons of confidence<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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The Dus?an Kalaba-led Midwestern State University Cycling Team will charge into the South Central Collegiate Conference Championships event in Wichita Falls with a lot of confidence.<\/p>\n

The event will be on the MSU Texas campus from 2-5 p.m. Saturday with criterium races set up. The cycling team encourages students and local fans to come see the action in person. Admission is free.\nDus?an and Pavle Kalaba pictured with unidentified thrid place winner after finishing 1st and 2nd at San Marcos.<\/p>\n

Kalaba and his brother, Pavle, were first \u2026<\/p>\n

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Pickleball, tennis, mountain biking top resident wish list for Flower Mound\u2019s Trotter Park<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Don Munsch | communityimpact.com<\/h4>\n

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Residents attending the Flower Mound Parks Board meeting April 4 saw drawings of two versions of Trotter Park, which would have pickleball and tennis courts, a track, and other amenities.<\/p>\n

The park will be located in the 4500 block of Cross Timbers Road on the west side of Flower Mound.<\/p>\n

Eighteen residents shared their opinions during the work session, with many preferring one design over another and some wanting an amenity not included on the design: a mountain biking component. Others spoke in support of pickleball and tennis courts, featured prominently in both designs. \u2026<\/p>\n

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Houston\u2019s New Mayor Pumps the Brakes on Street Safety Projects<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jared Brey | www.governing.com<\/h4>\n

Street safety is increasingly a source of conflict between state and local governments. Houston\u2019s new mayor has paused a series of redesigns.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

In Brief:\nHouston Mayor John Whitmire is conducting a review of projects that would add bike lanes and remove vehicular lanes on city streets.<\/p>\n

Advocates worry that a shift on transportation policy could jeopardize federal funds and put people at risk.<\/p>\n

The Texas Legislature and other state governments are increasingly hostile to urban road design projects. \u2026<\/p>\n

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Houstonians share new bike route maps<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jay R. Jordan | www.axios.com<\/h4>\n

Jay here! I wanted to share a pair of crowdsourced maps I can\u2019t wait to try out on my bike.<\/p>\n

Why it matters: With a budding but incomplete bike network, Houston streets can be less than hospitable to those of us who pedal to get around.<\/p>\n

Since riding with traffic is nearly inevitable, it's important to have the inside scoop on which roads are bike-friendly.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
The intrigue: Madeleine Pelzel, a cyclist, organizer and urban planner, compiled Houston\u2019s best and most dangerous bikeways in Google Maps.<\/p>\n
The map works as a wayfinding source strictly for cyclists, with a clearly labeled legend showing specific streets' bikeability, warnings of crossings to avoid, and up-to-date trail closures.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Meanwhile, I\u2019m excited to \u2026<\/p>\n
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Blog: Tim & Fred Southern Tier 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n
By Tim D. | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n
Cross-country bike trip from Feb 24 to ??<\/p>\n
#1: Southern Tier – Day 35\nBy Tim D. (Timdow) on Sat 30 Mar 2024 17:52 (US\/Pacific) Reply\nRating: (0)\nWe are in Cold spring, TX today after long 74 miles – the third longest of the trip.<\/p>\n
We met up with several cyclists going the opposite direction. Michael from New Zealand and his wife (sorry name escapes me). We exchanged contact information so we can meet up with them when they get to San Diego (we will already be home by then. We also met up with a trio of riders: David, Sue and Sarah who are going as far as Phoenix, then to the Grand Canyon. They have the Facebook\/Instagram handle of Sabbaticycle.<\/p>\n
Two more days in Texas!<\/p>\n
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Fred\u2019s Southern Tier Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n
By Fred Houry | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n
Table of Contents<\/p>\n
Day 15: Horizon City to Fort Hancock\nDay 16: Fort Hancock to Sierra Blanca\nDay 17: Sierra Blanca to Van Horn\nDay 18: Van Horn to Marfa\nDay 19: Marfa to Alpine\nDay 20: Alpine to Marathon\nDay 21: Marathon to Sanderson\nDay 22: Sanderson to Comstock\nDay 23: Comstock to Del Rio\nDay 24: Zero mile day\nDay 25: Del Rio to Brackettville\nDay 26: Brackettville to Camp Wood\nDay 27: Camp Wood to Vanderpool\nDay 28: Vanderpool to Kerrville\nDay 29: Kerrville to Fredericksburg\nDay 30: Fredericksburg to Johnson City\nDay 31: Johnson City to Austin\nDay 32: Austin to Smithville\nDay 33: Smithville to Carmine\nDay 34: Carmine to Navasota\nDay 35: Navasota to Coldspring\nDay 36: Coldspring to Kountze\nDay 37: Kountze to Merryville ...\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
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\u2018Much more agile\u2019: APD increases bicycle patrol in Downtown Abilene, Cedar Creek Waterway<\/a><\/h2>\n
by: Tobin Smith | www.bigcountryhomepage.com<\/h4>\n
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB\/KRBC) \u2013 The Abilene Police Department (APD) is increasing officer bike patrols along the Cedar Creek Waterway and Downtown Abilene as the weather heats up.<\/p>\n
One of the tools of the trade for most police officers is the standard squad car. However, those vehicles can have difficulty in high traffic and slow speeds in locations like Downtown Abilene and the Cedar Creek Waterway. Lieutenant Joel Harris with the \u2026<\/p>\n
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Spring Branch to start work on new neighborhood trail for hiking and biking<\/a><\/h2>\n
By Janet Miranda | www.chron.com<\/h4>\n
The 1-mile concrete stretch from Yes Prep Northbrook High School to Blalock will connect two existing trails in the area and revamp traffic lights.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n
In an effort to provide more amenities to northwest Houston residents, the Spring Branch Management Board is moving ahead with a project to connect the neighborhood with a series of hike-and-bike trails through the center of the sprawling suburb.<\/p>\n
According to a permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, work \u2026<\/p>\n
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2024 Candy Rush at Sugar Land Recap<\/a><\/h2>\n
texasmtb.org<\/h4>\n
A community as sweet as Sugar Land<\/p>\n
The inaugural Candy Rush at Sugar Land was hosted on April 6 and 7 at Brazos River Park in Sugar Land, TX. The race came together thanks to the Texas NICA race crew, the City of Sugar Land, and the Fort Bend Mountain Bike Association (FBMBA). The Brazos River Park and Sugar Land Memorial Park support a host of outdoor activities, making this one of the most family-friendly venues on the Season XIII schedule. When not racing, \u2026<\/p>\n
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