{"id":65769,"date":"2024-08-21T22:25:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T03:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=65769"},"modified":"2024-08-21T22:28:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T03:28:34","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-wednesday-august-21-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/08\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-wednesday-august-21-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Wednesday &#8211; August 21, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khou.com\/article\/news\/local\/buffalo-bayou-hike-and-bike-trail-collapse-east-river\/285-0a9c734e-6c0b-45f7-a283-01c22ccd1ce4\">Section of Buffalo Bayou hike and bike trail collapses near new mixed-use development in Fifth Ward<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Author: Michelle Homer | www.khou.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khou.com\/embeds\/video\/responsive\/285-defa3792-a2ac-4c8d-8544-fe5a265d0277\/iframe\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>HOUSTON \u2014 A big chunk of a hike and bike trail along Buffalo Bayou collapsed Tuesday afternoon near the new East River mixed-use development in Houston\u2019s Fifth Ward.<\/p>\n<p>It happened at 100 Jensen, east of downtown.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for East River sent us the following statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are actively addressing a settlement issue affecting a section of the hike and bike trail. Our top priorities are public safety, site stabilization, and restoring the trail. We are committed to swift resolution and will provide updates as more information becomes available.\u201d \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofcorinth.com\/special-events\/page\/lake-cities-chamber-commerce-bicycle-rally-1\">LAKE CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BICYCLE RALLY<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.cityofcorinth.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cityofcorinth.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/full_node_primary\/public\/imageattachments\/special-events\/page\/24977\/lccoc_bicycle_rally.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>CORINTH, TX, August 20, 2024 \u2013 The Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce its annual \u201cRolling Into Fall\u201d Bicycle Rally, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to join this exciting event, which promises a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit.<\/p>\n<p>The rally will kick off at the Commons at Agora, located at 3280 Agora Way, Corinth, TX 76210. Participants can look forward to a variety of scenic routes tailored to different experience levels, including 10, 15, 30, and 40-mile options. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, there\u2019s a route for everyone!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together and promote health and wellness while enjoying the \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/ktemnews.com\/ixp\/114\/p\/veteran-cyclist-honors-wasp-pilots\/\">From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Rudy Fernandez | ktemnews.com<\/h4>\n<p>Rudy Fernandez\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townsquare.media\/site\/114\/files\/2024\/08\/attachment-Larry-Ritland-WASP-Museum-2-1600x1067.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his \u201cWASP Legacy Ride.\u201d This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.<\/p>\n<p>Ritland also known as \u201cThe Old Veteran Cyclist\u201d has taken on several physical challenges to raise \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A minute into Spider Mountain Bike Park! #mtb #spider #mountainbike #pvreelz\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YIGLcHXYQlg?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:\/\/abc7amarillo.com\/news\/local\/man-injured-issued-citation-after-failing-to-yield-to-car-on-bicycle-amarillo-texas-police-department-boulevard-maryland-street\">Man injured, issued citation after failing to yield to car on bicycle<\/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\/original\/full\/1600\/center\/80\/5504e6a3-53f8-414b-8a86-75a0cfd6dc2b-Image.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) \u2014 A man was injured after pulling out in front of a car on a bicycle near Amarillo Boulevard and Maryland Street.<\/p>\n<p>Officers were called to Amarillo Blvd. and Maryland St. for a crash involving a car and bicycle.<\/p>\n<p>The driver of the car was eastbound on Amarillo Blvd West and the bicyclist pulled out in front of him.<\/p>\n<p>The car\u2019s driver was unable \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/houston\/sugar-land-missouri-city\/weather\/2024\/08\/21\/sugar-land-closes-6-mountain-bike-trails-for-debris-cleanup\/\">Sugar Land closes 6 mountain bike trails for debris cleanup<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Aubrey Vogel | communityimpact.com<\/h4>\n<p>Hurricane debris pickup continues throughout Fort Bend County nearly 1 1\/2 months after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8.<\/p>\n<p>What residents need to know<\/p>\n<p>Sugar Land officials announced that six mountain bike trails closed to the public Aug. 19 for contractors to be able to remove Beryl vegetation debris, according to an Aug. 20 Facebook post from the city. The trails are expected to be closed for 30 to 45 days and will include:<\/p>\n<pre><code>Cullinan Park and trails\nRiverPark walking and mountain bike trails\nBrazos River Park mountain bike trails\nBrindley Trail at Sugar Land Memorial Park\nOyster Creek Park mountain bike trails\nLost Creek Park mountain bike trails ...\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1qFxX5QM_fwGDu33TZZyqzS32Lv7oYeE&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Road Cycling in Houston, Texas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e9aVX_Tukzs?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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Road Cycling in Houston, Texas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jZZAszO3axY?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=\"Longmire Road Fast Group Ride    August 17, 2024\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/duARxt9s-ok?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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xxdfQQqaSK\">https:\/\/t.co\/xxdfQQqaSK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1826248836597362694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">An Austin activity center is dealing with a setback after thousands of dollars worth of bikes were stolen from them. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3cDGPCNjy6\">https:\/\/t.co\/3cDGPCNjy6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fox7austin\/status\/1826401428065194026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LAKE CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BICYCLE RALLY <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2ExfbNz8HG\">https:\/\/t.co\/2ExfbNz8HG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1826416434198532100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">First Ride! Pundt Park to Carter Park 4.5 miles one way <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mzJTdus38A\">https:\/\/t.co\/mzJTdus38A<\/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\/1826421744069976524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kNPqeCU27n\">https:\/\/t.co\/kNPqeCU27n<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1826448432321503523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/08\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-wednesday-august-21-2024\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-65769","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-h6N","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65769","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65769"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65769\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65772,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65769\/revisions\/65772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}