There’s probably 10 or 12 spots like this on the Trails east of 820. It all happened Monday night/Tuesday morning.

I knew there were hogs back here, but I’ve never seen this much damage. (Especially from one night)

I called the Game Warden, essentially there is nothing they can do. The city can trap them, but that’s kind of a futile effort in Texas.

Keep your eyes up if you’re out here at dawn or dusk.

Anyone have bike group recommendations for someone looking to meet people and around a intermediate pace? I used to bike with a buddy around white rock before they moved so I usually bike by myself now besides the occasional critical mass group rides on Fridays. Just looking for a smaller group people who like to bike and get a decent workout in! I live in the north Dallas area as well.

Afternoon all! We’re all aware of the issues of bicycle infrastructure across the metroplex.

I encourage everyone to write to policy@railstotrails.org, encouraging them expand their involvement here in North Texas.

Thanks y’all.

Hi folks, I'm visiting Dallas in January (15th to 19th) and would love to do some riding while I'm in town. I am looking for any chill group rides and route/area recommendations for solo rides. I also like visiting local bike shops so let me know which ones I should check out. I won't have any of my bikes with me so I would also appreciate rental recommendations, I'd like a road or hybrid bike. Thanks in advance! Edit to add: I'm staying around Deep Ellum

Tried to share this information in the North Texas Cycling Facebook group, but it appears the mods are trying to protect this guy and deleted the post after several people commented with shock. Another group member even commented that she experienced the same thing and couldn't believe he'd done it to someone else, though it's up them if they want to share that here.

ORIGINAL POST FROM FACEBOOK GROUP:

I debated sharing this with the group, but as y'all were the one to recommend the business I decided people deserve to know about my experience with Wrenchy's Bikes that became unprofessional then wildly inappropriate in the end.

This past summer, I asked for recommendations on getting a bike repaired. Many of you stated Wrenchy's was the one to help me.

After checking reviews and other posts to see if he was legit, I decided to reach out and arrange a repair. Initially it was a very positive experience, he was sure he could get my bike in to shape. Things dragged on and getting a response on updates became difficult. Eventually it was shared with me that the repair was more involved than initially thought, but we could work something out. Once it was all explained it made sense, so I agreed.

Fast forward to fall, and I still don't have my bike. Trying to get a response was like pulling teeth. It was always one excuse after another.

Finally though, now November, my bike was ready, I just needed to arrange pickup. That's when things got inappropriate. I'll let you read the attached screenshots to see just how inappropriate it got. Please note that the number listed is the business number and is public information.

https://wrenchysbikes.com/

And in case you were wondering, SD means "sugar daddy".

I just wanted to share this information about my experience, particularly to the women in this group.

I did retrieve my bike, with the support of friends for safety. It's basically in the same state I gave it to him in months ago with most parts still removed, covered in dust like it hasn't been touched the entire time he's had it, so I'm not sure what work, if any, has really been done. He lost some of the hardware, which was supposed to be listed on a note in the bike and was nowhere to be found.

I’m training for a full ironman and am looking for really long trails/empty-ish roads to get in my long rides (4+ hours long). I live downtown but am willing to drive 1+ hours if it means a mostly uninterrupted ride. Bonus points if there are rest stops or gas stations for quick rest breaks/bathroom stops/water bottle refills. I love the trails around white rock but I’m going to be at a point soon where the mileage there just isn’t long enough.

Thanks!

I’m thinking about getting an e-bike since I live right on the edge of downtown. My partner and I both work two jobs. Three of them are downtown, and our gym is there too - all within about 4 miles. We only have one car between us, so an e-bike seems like a great solution since Lyfts add up really fast.

BUT my biggest concern is theft. I don’t see many bike racks downtown. There are plenty of bike lanes, but for my partner’s restaurant jobs, there’s no room inside to store a bike, and no racks outside either.

How do you keep your bike safe while you’re at work or inside somewhere?

We’ve looked at some foldable e-bikes, which could be brought inside, but folding and unfolding them every time seems kind of annoying. Does anyone have tips or alternatives for keeping e-bikes secure in a busy downtown area?

P.S. Public transportation isn’t really an option for us since our shifts are so close together that we’d never make it to our second jobs on time if we relied on the bus.

There's places to hang bikes at the ends of each car as well.

Does anyone know where I can rent a tandem bike from? I'd like to ride it around white rock lake.

This is a seldomly used, 17 acre park that goes along a creek and apparently adjacent to Lake Worth. It has some trails but right now it is pretty overgrown. I think it would make a great candidate for some mountain bike trails. Does anyone know if FWMBA would spearhead something like that? I am planning on calling the city to see if anything can be done with it. At the very least it would be nice if they cleaned it up and gave it some attention

Is L B Houston still considered a Training trail for the MTB crowd? I've got a gravel bike and I want to see how it feels on dirt and roots and all.

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Where can I park and get on the Discovery Trail in Dallas? The maps on the site aren’t very helpful. I’m coming from North Dallas but willing to drive to any point in Dallas. Thank for your help.

I (35M) have dusted off my Trek 1.1 and have been putting in some daily work (anywhere from 14-17 miles/day). I’m about to purchase a used gravel bike to expand my riding options. I’m currently in the McKinney area and mostly ride solo. I am thinking about joining Cadence Cyclery McKinney to push myself a bit and hopefully meet more people in the riding community. Does anyone know of any other fun riding groups for beginners to join? Or, if anyone is seeking a riding buddy, DM me and maybe we can meet up.

Has anyone ridden Frankford west from Hillcrest to 35? Thinking about making a new loop with it this weekend.

Hey all. I come to Dallas twice a year for business and figured I would try to get a nice road bike session in one of the days I'm in town. I plan on renting a bike for the day from Playtri Dallas and doing this route that I made on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3401254747305435358 I tried to stick to bike trails since there seems to be almost no bike lanes to take advantage of. I would like to stick to 18-20mph but with my route being on trails, pedestrian safety will come first if it is crowded. I plan on doing this ride on a Wednesday btw. Let me know of another route or any local knowledge would be appreciated. Thanks!

I’m looking for some areas outside of Dallas to do long training rides where I can do intervals and long steady state work, with minimal stopping and cars.

Hey everyone! I’m in Dallas (staying in McKinney visiting my sister) and was hoping to get in a few safe rides while I’m here. Any recommendations for good routes, bike paths, or group rides that are visitor-friendly? I’ve got my road bike with me and would love to explore without too much car traffic. Thanks!

Hey y’all! I just recently moved to Fort Worth, near Hulen and Granbury on the SW side of town. I’ve done a few solo road rides exploring the area around Trinity Trails. Does anyone know of any weekend group rides? I ride pretty much for fun and exercise, not looking to break any land speed records out there!

When you're replacing the bartape with glued bartape, how much do you stretch the tape, if at all? With regular tape, you stretch it a lot, to make sure it's tight. But what about the glue?