Texas Bicycle Blog and News Digest July 10th
Driver sought after cyclist left for dead on Houston streets
By Heather Alexander       www.chron.com
A reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of a driver who hit a cyclist and left him for dead on Houston’s streets last month, Houston Crime stoppers said Thursday.
Martin Robb, 34, was riding his bike equipped with three bright lights and reflectors, on Richmond between McDuffie and Shepherd at about 10 p.m. on June 5.
CCTV footage shows a car drive past him at close range, the bike careens into the curb leaving Robb unconscious as the car disappears into the distance. Shortly after passersby can be seen stopping to help.
Houston police and Houston Crime Stoppers are asking for help in the incident which they say was a…
Texas 4000 bicyclists ride through Bigfork on July 4th
Western Itasca Review
Pictured are five of the 27 bicyclists who left from Bigfork enroute to International Falls on the morning of July 4th. The riders, all University of Texas students, were taking part in the Texas 4000. The ride is the world’s longest annual charity bike ride and runs from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. This is the 10th year of the ride which raises awareness and funds for cancer research, and each day the team members dedicate their rides to different people in memory or honor of a…
Upcoming Events
San Angelo Bicycle Association
Trail Maintenance – 07/12/2014
Mon Road Ride – 07/14/2014
Loop Group – 07/15/2014
Wed Road Ride – 07/16/2014
EPBC 40th Anniversary Picnic
El Paso Bicycle Club
Sunday, July 27Â Â Â 7:00AM
Meet at Braden Aboud Park, 4325 River Bend (between Sunset and Frontera) for ride to Border Crossing then return for club picnic. B/IG group led by Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825; 15-17 mph group, Tony Casas, 820-9333; 18-20 mph group, Chris Hoffman, 497-3026.
YBP Newsletter July 2014
Yellow Bike Project
YBY Benefit a Rousing Success!
Thanks to all who came out in support of Yellow Bike’s new Youth Program after Frankenbike – we drank our weight in beer and put more than $1,300 into the coffers. That should help with all the expected (and unexpected) costs of forming a new kids program!
And for those of you wondering about our raffle, the big winner walked away with a pristine condition Trek Madone that just happened to be a perfect fit.
That reminds us, have you been in the shop in a while? There are some…
Trail detour along North Lamar Boulevard
By Pam LeBlanc      www.austin360.com
Heads up, bicycle commuters.
A pedestrian and bicycle detour is now in place along the Lamar Boulevard between 15th and 28th streets, while crews work to stabilize the banks of Shoal Creek and do some trail work.
The detour is expected to last six to eight weeks. Bicyclists and pedestrians are being directed off the sidewalk along…
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Tour de Meat – Elgin, TX: When: Sat Jul 12, 2014 8am to 1pmÂ
CDTWhere: Southside Market, 1212 … http://t.co/IisJRGUI6F— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 11, 2014
Tweets
#TBT out on the open road. Feeling #Strong 💪💪 #MS150. #Houston to #Austin#Cycling #Biking #Fitness… http://t.co/7OHWFGQWMX
— Marcus Sullivan (@MarcusESullivan) July 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/ohveryspecial/status/487306954688061440
Sunday Funday Continues and EVERYONE'S INVITED! 😀 pic.twitter.com/LN9jInUlEK
— Crazy Cat Cyclery (@CrazyCatCyclery) July 11, 2014
This weekend's VC rides: Sat, 7/12 Einstein Bros Bagels 12400 N IH-35 7:45am roll-out. Sun, 7/13 Mellow Johnny's 400 Nueces 8:15am roll-out
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) July 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/LennyGlick/status/487270807857401856
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Smurf Boy 2014 Summer Series 4 Hour Endurance Race – Arlington, TX, Jul 12, 2014 06:00PM – River Legacy Park, Arlington, TX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 10, 2014
2 Day Alert: Track Racing on Speed – Frisco, TX, Jul 12, 2014 07:00PM – Superdrome, Frisco, TX, United States(CST) http://t.co/TjyBcFg20N
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 11, 2014
2 Day Alert: Tour de Meat – Elgin, TX, Jul 12, 2014 08:00AM – Southside Market, 1212 U.S. 290 Elgin, TX(CST) http://t.co/61neO2eR4r
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 11, 2014