Texas Bicycling News Digest December 11th
Woman sentenced to 15 years in prison in hit-and-run bike death
By Dug Begley      www.chron.com
Jurors sentenced a Houston woman to 15 years in prison Thursday for failing to stop after fatally injuring a bicyclist with her truck.
The decision on punishment for Margaret Mayer, 36, came after 38 minutes of deliberation. She could have been sentenced to probation or up to 20 years in prison. She was convicted Wednesday in the death of Chelsea Norman, 24, on Dec. 1, 2013.
In his closing argument, defense attorney Guy Womack returned to the theme that Norman’s failure to follow …
A West Texas Winter
by Devon Balet      www.pinkbike.com
As Old Man Winter begins to set a strong hold on my home state of Colorado, I have been needing to adjust to the cold weather again. Growing up in Colorado, snow and winter was always a major part of my life. The past few years however, I have been following the nice temps and weather to continue riding my bike year round. This past January three friends and I traveled to West Texas to see what the riding had to offer. After 12 days and far too much driving we got a great insight into the people, culture, food and mountain biking in West Texas.
Tweets
"Where are the bikes?"#bikes #bikeracks #cycling #viewfrommywalk #downtown #elpaso #texas #art… http://t.co/wgMR3hU6Dv
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) December 12, 2014
nice, cool night ride in #BrownsvilleTexas. #BikeBrownsville #UrbanCycling pic.twitter.com/2yHU1SrR1C
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) December 12, 2014
Love Houston. Pic from my bike ride. …http://t.co/FkRu9yNYFJ pic.twitter.com/mScdP6kdz9
— BSS Digimedia (@BSSDigiMedia) December 11, 2014
494 racers signed up for #HighlanderCX. The masters race is stacked. Going to be the first time ATX-DFW-HOU fully merge this year.
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) December 11, 2014
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Sunday Funday's back in session.8:00am Ride-Out from Crazy Cat Cyclery .Live, Laugh, Cycle & Repeat. #2wheelsEP— Crazy Cat Cyclery (@CrazyCatCyclery) December 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/543109495699042304
All. Day. #long @ ProloAustin http://t.co/kejKknD8G0
— David Wenger (@wengernation) December 11, 2014
Remember, Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club ride Saturday at RPR!… http://t.co/RSZ1uJ89EY
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) December 11, 2014
Gwyn has us in the holiday spirit with her awesome kids' window display! Dino helmets, balance bikes, and more! pic.twitter.com/aHYTmeDBZV
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) December 11, 2014
Pastor Omar meeting with Jennifer Day with Attack Poverty and the principal of Sundown Elementary to… http://t.co/hHLhGxoBqh
— Omar C. Garcia (@omarcgarcia) December 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/543074405983612928
Our I Bike FW series continues with board member Christina. http://t.co/0FT1BYGz1r
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) December 11, 2014
We couldn't be more excited to have an exciting, up-and-coming, local talent Bryan Boydston headed to MSU next… http://t.co/5dUpOFFbQ7
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) December 11, 2014
Lots of activity at our criminal courthouse this morning as cyclists await sentencing in Chelsea Norman case. pic.twitter.com/b9YfgES2HD
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) December 11, 2014
Bikes, water, boats, sunshine, southern hospitality. All good for bike tours. #texasbiketours #TXBT… http://t.co/m1o9BawTzJ
— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) December 11, 2014
Notification: Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Thursday Ride (Road) @ Weekly from 9am to 10:30am on Thursday (Austi… http://t.co/hTH1njwOUo
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) December 11, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Saturday Beginner Ride – Houston, TX, Dec 13, 2014 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle (4750 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX, USA)(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 11, 2014
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride – Houston, TX, Dec 13, 2014 09:00AM – (CST) http://t.co/lw3AA3bpIA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 11, 2014
2 Day Alert: It's beginning to look a lot like Afton…, Dec 13, 2014 09:30AM – River Run Plaza (1071 Country Club Rd, El Paso, TX 79932
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 11, 2014
2 Day Alert: ARR December Club Ride @ Reveille Peak Ranch, Dec 13, 2014 10:00AM – Reveille Peak Ranch (2046 County Road 115 , Burnet, TX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 11, 2014
2 Day Alert: Highlander 'Cross Cup – Waco, TX, Dec 13, 2014 10:00AM – 4601 N 19th St, Waco, TX 76708, USA(CST) http://t.co/p5OnAk2ZUt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 11, 2014
2 Day Alert: DORBA Beginner Clinic Garland, TX, Dec 13, 2014 01:00PM – Rowlett Creek Preserve, 2525 Castle Dr, Garland, TX 75040, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 11, 2014
2 Day Alert: 21st Annual Tour de Lites Family Bicycle Ride – Pearland, TX, Dec 13, 2014 07:00PM – Independence Park, Pearland, TX 77581,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 12, 2014