{"id":65111,"date":"2024-05-01T22:55:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T03:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=65111"},"modified":"2024-05-01T22:55:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T03:55:06","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-wednesday-may-1-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/05\/01\/texas-bicycling-news-wednesday-may-1-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Wednesday &#8211; May 1, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/kidcityguide.com\/austin\/blog\/family-friendly-bike-trails-in-austin\/\">Top 8 Family Friendly Bike Paths in Austin!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>kidcityguide.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kidcityguide.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/02\/Top-8-Family-Friendly-Bike-Paths-in-Austin-1.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Beautiful scenery, wildlife viewings, lake trails, and more are what you can expect when taking a bike ride around any of these great Austin locations!<\/p>\n<p>Texas\u2019 warm weather is also a great companion for families who enjoy this awesome activity or just want to try something different for a change. Take a look at our top picks for family-friendly bike rides in Austin, and get ready for a great time! \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cw39.com\/news\/local\/bike-ride-will-give-residents-in-depth-look-at-alief-city-council-district-f\/\">Bike ride will give residents in-depth look at Alief, City Council District F<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by: Seth Kovar | cw39.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cw39.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-30-at-8.16.13-AM.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>HOUSTON (KIAH) \u2014 Everyone from cycling enthusiasts to people with bicycles rusting in their garage are invited on the Tour de West.<\/p>\n<p>Houston City Council Member for District F Tiffany Thomas hopes you\u2019ll join her and lots of others as they ride throughout her district in west Houston. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a5OAJXyF3Ek\">The Best Views in Texas are Here! \/\/ Palo Duro Canyon Mountain Biking \/\/ Best of Texas MTB<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Chenzo\u2019s World | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n<p>We finally made the journey to the Texas Panhandle to camp, mountain bike and hike at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.\nWe decided to ride some of the blue and green trails today as my wife has been off of the bike for a few months.\nWe enjoyed the scenic beauty, amazing views and gorgeous red dirt while \u2026<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Best Views in Texas are Here! \/\/ Palo Duro Canyon Mountain Biking \/\/ Best of Texas MTB\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a5OAJXyF3Ek?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cw39.com\/crime\/authorities-searching-for-driver-after-bicyclist-is-struck-in-harris-county\/\">Authorities searching for driver after bicyclist is struck in Harris County<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by: Sharron Melton\t| cw39.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cw39.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/Hit-and-run-auto-ped-Lake-Houston-Pkwy-d.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Deputies asking witnesses to come forward if you saw anything\nHARRIS COUNTY (KIAH) \u2014 One person is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle, in East Harris County. The suspect who hit that person is nowhere to be found.<\/p>\n<p>It happened around 2:30 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2023. According to Harris County Precinct 3 and the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office, a man was riding a bicycle at 7071 South Lake Houston Parkway. That\u2019s when the bicycle was hit by a vehicle. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/abc13.com\/harris-county-pct-4-deputy-constable-hits-bicyclist-patrol-car-tomball-texas-accident-bicycle-rider-hurt\/14750951\/\">Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable hits bicyclist with patrol car<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Chaz Miller | abc13.com<\/h4>\n<p>TOMBALL, Texas (KTRK) \u2013 A bicyclist has been injured in a collision with a law enforcement patrol car in Tomball.<\/p>\n<p>The accident happened at about 10:10 a.m. Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation is ongoing, but preliminary information from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable\u2019s Office is that a deputy struck a person riding a bicycle at an intersection.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;The patrol car was traveling west on Medical Complex Drive, and had a green light, it appears to us, although the investigation is still ongoing. The bicyclist ran the red light going south on \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/starlocalmedia.com\/theleader\/news\/bike-with-the-blue-returns-saturday-may-4\/article_773be53e-07ea-11ef-8b28-5fbde6d14cf5.html\">Bike with the Blue Returns Saturday, May 4<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Nick Souders | starlocalmedia.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com\/starlocalmedia.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/56\/a56b4d40-07eb-11ef-b817-eb5b5bce4fbe\/6632901c16ac0.image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay the 4th be with you\u201d at our special Star Wars edition of our annual Bike with the Blue event! Join the Flower Mound Police Department on Saturday, May 4 at Lakeside DFW for fun, games, and of course, races and rides. You can run or walk in the 5K, compete in the all-ages and all-skills Civilian Bike Race, bring your kids for the awesome \u201cBike with the Blue\u201d ride with the police, wear \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uzfrQ2zorj\">https:\/\/t.co\/uzfrQ2zorj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1785678343326564742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 2024<\/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\">Happy Bike Month! Totaling nearly 100 miles throughout the city, Plano&#39;s shared-use paths and trails are a great way to see Plano! Visit our Parks and Trails page for interactive maps and other resources. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeFriendlyPlano?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeFriendlyPlano<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cityofplanotx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cityofplanotx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rX251Rlzqv\">pic.twitter.com\/rX251Rlzqv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Plano Parks &amp; Rec (@PlanoParksRec) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlanoParksRec\/status\/1785670534232953230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 2024<\/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\">ARR Trail Crew at Brushy Creek <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yDihX8nLNu\">https:\/\/t.co\/yDihX8nLNu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Meetup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Meetup<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Meetup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Meetup<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1785848628285669536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 2, 2024<\/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\">Survey results from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HouGalvAreaCog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HouGalvAreaCog<\/a>&#39;s 2045 Regional Transportation Plan Update: <br><br>&quot;More space for bikes, pedestrians and transit&quot; trounces &quot;More space for cars&quot; across all demographics except for those over 65. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dj5EJvBKbM\">https:\/\/t.co\/dj5EJvBKbM<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/votweAqZaX\">pic.twitter.com\/votweAqZaX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/1785711671601704991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=42tT0UtIdK8\">#8 I never knew Texas had hills like this<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Beeline Fox | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n<p>Here come the hills. I leave from Austin, where I had a pleasant stay, and head for Pedernales State Park. It begins to hit me that I am no longer in the flat ol land of Florida anymore. I stop in at Johnson City before heading to Fredericksberg. I then find myself in the Texas hills with the sun setting and no where to go.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#8 I never knew Texas had hills like this\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/42tT0UtIdK8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GOTHAM.. The climb | Georgetown Texas |  San Gabriel Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jDUmyoYSrzY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Texas MS 150 (2024) - Crossing the finish line with new friends from Bad Astronaut Brewery\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fgAjgDvMHPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Texas mud - Even walking your bike is hard!    #mtb #bornformtb #mountainbike\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rUN8ILhp-sI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikedenton.org\/news\/may-is-national-bike-month-heres-how-to-celebrate-psksp?ss_source=sscampaigns&amp;ss_campaign_id=66323a5c04796766d1705b13&amp;ss_campaign_name=Happy+Bike+Month%2C+Denton%21&amp;ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-05-01T13%3A55%3A36Z\">National Bike Month is Here! How to Celebrate.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Suzi Rumohr | www.bikedenton.org<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5f95cdfa8bb0bd4ded833bc2\/1714564448120-U3JLJHDW8IGF31TQTQZE\/IMG_9723.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>National Bike Month, established in 1956, is celebrated the entire month of May to highlight the many benefits of bicycling and to encourage more people to give it a try. Here\u2019s how you can celebrate all month long in Denton.\nGetting Started<\/p>\n<p>Visit our Resources page for information about bike routes, Denton bicycle basics, group rides, local bike shops, and more. Subscribe to the Bike Denton newsletter. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Final Mile at Texas Bike MS #TexasA&amp;M #BikeMS #theCranes #cycling\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/35g87_zqixs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/rei-co-op-to-open-in-college-station-texas-in-fall-2024-302132765.html\">REI Co-op to open in College Station, Texas in fall 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.prnewswire.com<\/h4>\n<p>SEATTLE, May 1, 2024 \/PRNewswire\/ \u2013 Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a store in College Station, Texas in fall 2024, less than a half mile from Texas A&amp;M University. The location will offer a wide assortment of outdoor gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, climbing, and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a full-service bike shop will be staffed by certified mechanics. \u2026\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2402406\/REI_College_Station_at_University_Park_Rendering_Credit_Levcor.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bridging The Gap Cycling Podcast | Episode 4\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dO9iffTAgUk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What&#039;s so great about being a NICA coach? #truth #tacos #mtb\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j8mAKzSVfN0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmtonline.com\/local\/article\/laredo-proclaims-national-bike-month-talks-19433335.php\">City discusses bicycle safety and active transportation<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By David Gomez Jr. | www.lmtonline.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/37\/24\/16\/24986540\/5\/960x0.webp?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>May is National Bike Month, as it was proclaimed by Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino to advocate for bicycle safety and active transportation.\nTrevino backed the proclamation as it promotes combating cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also know that bike friendly communities improve quality of life throughout the communities through fairs and nature related activities,\u201d Trevino said. \u201cAs mayor, I will \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C6bfNNdsyJo\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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