Texas Bicycling News Digest August 18th
Hundreds of East Texas cyclists ride with special messages to drivers (Video)
By Summer Dashe      www.kltv.com
TYLER, TX (KLTV) –
More than 150 bicyclists from across East Texas met in Tyler Sunday for a vigilance ride honoring a local bicyclist who was hit by a car last week. Janice Terry was riding her bike with a friend south of Tyler last weekend when a car hit her. She underwent several surgeries and has a broken back, but Sunday friends said she was doing much better.
All of the people who showed up for the vigilance ride are cyclists from across…
New artwork along Trinity Trail blends artist’s love of cycling, sculpting
By Sarah Bahari      www.star-telegram.com
FORT WORTH — Three times a week, Jim Beckman would ride his bicycle along the winding Trinity River, relishing the exercise and scenic views.
About two years ago, the retired engineer-turned-artist was struck with an idea for a sculpture.
On Saturday morning, scores of fellow cycling enthusiasts gathered along the Trinity for a first glimpse of that artwork, the Peloton, a 30-foot-long stainless-steel sculpture constructed of ovals.
“I have been known to wake up at 3 in the morning with an idea and not be able to sleep for hours,†the artist said. “This was one of those times.â€
Beckman called the sculpture a sort of ode to cycling. Peloton is a French term for a…
Bicyclists ride to raise awareness (Video)
by Brittni Thomason      www.ketknbc.com
Tyler, TX (KETK) — Cyclists from all over the state gathered in Tyler to raise awareness about bicycle accidents. Sunday afternoon was the Vigilance Ride in Tyler. Cyclists came together to remember riders who have been injured on local roadways this summer. Cori Moore organized the event.
“I think that drivers are distracted, honestly. I don’t think that anyone is out to hurt us. I think they just aren’t paying attention, whether it’s texting or messing with…
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Next Event: Randonneuring
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August 30Â 0700
200, 362, 600k RUSA Brevets
Mineral Wells
Randonneuring:Â long-distance, unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount.
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— Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) August 18, 2014
Congrats to @texas4000 riders for making it to Alaska! Homecoming celebration this Fri! http://t.co/9tShMhskZJ
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) August 18, 2014
Another clean-up of the I35 bike way underpass is in the books! We do it for you, Austin! http://t.co/RUu7RgCCap
— Ghisallo Cycling Initiative (@GhisalloFound) August 18, 2014
Guadalupe Street bike friendly…keep up the good work! @AustinBcycle pic.twitter.com/lnnXjIfOJP
— UNITEd URBANism (@Unitedurbanism) June 20, 2014
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Club captain, carla got some photos at yesterday's practice. Check them out here! http://t.co/1PgIMF00R4 #TXCX
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) August 18, 2014