Texas Bicycling News Digest August 2nd
Cycling plans take shape
by Kirsten Crow      www.caller.com
CORPUS CHRISTI – When Michael Brodeur moved to Corpus Christi, he took up bike-riding for the first time in at least a decade.
It was a financial decision for Brodeur, a resident doctor at Christus Spohn, to ride to work and forego a second car. The investment has saved him two years’ worth of insurance and gas. It also has had other benefits.
“It’s been a pretty pleasant experience and a great form of exercise,†Brodeur said. “I feel my mind is little more clear when I ride into work.â€
Brodeur would be considered a commuter cyclist.
Bicycle advocates say there are already many like Brodeur in Corpus Christi who ride for transportation or leisurely recreation, not for a …
Paralyzed Lake Travis man aided by hero dog and new UT inventions
By David Scott      kxan.com
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — This is a medical story about a determined, remarkable Lake Travis man. Paul Horton was paralyzed while mountain biking. Saved by his loyal and heroic golden retriever Yogi, he leads a most active life, loving Yogi and the new inventions brought him by some students from a UT mechanical engineering project.
Most days you’ll find Yogi singing with Paul and Shearon Horton around their piano. But Yogi came through big time four and a half years ago when Paul lay crippled in a ravine, unable to move. Paul recalls, “I remember being in the air, then I woke up on the ground, coughing up a lot of blood. Pretty quickly I tried to roll over and realized I was paralyzed.†Only one thing to do, send Yogi for help. “I was telling him Yogi, be …
New repair stations in Denton offer tools, tips for cyclists
By Caitlyn Jones      www.dentonrc.com
Flat tires may not be such a nightmare for Denton cyclists anymore.
The city recently installed two bike “fix-it†stations that include compressed air, screwdrivers, wrenches and other tools needed for daily wear and tear.
Both stations are along popular routes. One is in the Williams Square public parking lot on East Hickory Street near Rusty Taco, and the other resides at the MedPark A-train station at 3220 MedPark Drive, on the Denton branch of the Rail Trail.
“This kind of puts us on the map. It lets people know we’re serious about bicycling and providing stuff for people choosing to ride their bike,†said Julie …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bullis County Park Ride – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/tqQErPjXhM
Ride some familiar roads from a grea… http://t.co/9niRw3nUNf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 3, 2015
New Event Gotta Ride Bikes Ride – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/SvjL1QhAaa
Joint ride with Velo Valero, starting … http://t.co/oOtL1ecBhL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 3, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Biking wins on White Linen Night in the Heights. #HoustonHeights #Houston #WhiteLinen #Electra #Texas… https://t.co/mtxODRSbFW
— Scott Payne (@PFilmGuy) August 2, 2015
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— Veloce Speedwear (@velocespeedwear) August 2, 2015
@2jjackson won the @fairdalebikes Badship auction last night! Thanks to everyone that came out to ride & party! pic.twitter.com/13oUqYa6lu
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 3, 2015
Sunrise and bikes. Doesn't get much better than this #cycling #sunrise #ATX https://t.co/qFharvxepP
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) August 2, 2015
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— Camille V (@sansancamille) August 2, 2015
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— Camille V (@sansancamille) August 2, 2015
Start of the Tour de jalapeño. Nice ride, shaded roads were awesome. Done and off the bike before 11.… https://t.co/K5pSjkmrHu
— George Amen (@jore346) August 2, 2015
Check out my 48.1 mi Ride on Strava: http://t.co/w4bDR4A3O9#Iamspecialized #s-works #tarmac #Strava
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) August 2, 2015
Not enough A-Frame for this amount of riders! Will need more for the next one! @redbullatx makes… https://t.co/uEcw7qt58t
— Austinbikes Station (@theAustinbikes) August 2, 2015
Gorgeous morning for a ride. #bikehutto https://t.co/0qQUfjuJxL
— Jessica Romigh (@JessicaRomigh) August 2, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Sun & Ski Tuesday Night Crit – Richardson, TX, Aug 04, 2015 05:30PM – 501 S Plano Rd, Richardson Square, 501 S Plano Rd, Ri
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Mountain Biking Social Ride – Millican, TX, Aug 04, 2015 06:00PM – 19851 FM 2154, Millican, TX, 77866, United States(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Big Steamer – Corinth, TX, Aug 04, 2015 06:15PM – NCTC Parking Lot(CST) http://t.co/HKnTaI8Gej
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 2, 2015