Texas Bicycling News Digest August 4th
The Type 1, Cat 2 : Meet Balondra
By Rob Discher      texasbikeracing.com
Rob Discher is a cat 2 cyclist, husband, and double dog owner who works in the tech industry. He rides for Austin’s 787 Realty / Mobil 1 Racing team and drinks lots of coffee. Last year, he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
Anyone reading this, in some way, shape, or form, is making a sacrifice. You’re a cyclist. Maybe you’re a competitive one. And chances are you’re also a wife, an employee, a guy with a rent check due in a few weeks, or a kid with a lawn to mow. With all those obligations, balanced against the unending search for bike time, it’s a miracle you even had time to jump online today at all. So, first and foremost, thanks for swinging by. Damn decent of you.
As I continue looking at …
Cyclists: Area where drunk driver hit bicyclists is dangerous
By David Barer      kxan.com
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AUSTIN (KXAN) – Police say a man driving under the influence of alcohol hit two bicyclists on South First Street early Sunday morning, injuring both of them.
Jake Rupp, 23, crashed into the cyclists at about 6:30 a.m. on South First Street near the Texas School for the Deaf, according to the arrest warrant.
The victims were transported to University Medical Center Brackenridge. The attorney representing the victims tells us one of his clients has a broken back and the other a …
Master bike plan in the works for El Paso
www.sportstownelpaso.com
The city of El Paso is moving forward with Alta Planning + Design to develop a master bike plan for the city.
The work will involve identifying key corridors across the city for bike lanes and how to connect existing bike lanes and trails to create a system that allows for cyclists to commute to work, recreate, and get to destinations across El Paso.
Velo Paso is a local group that has been …
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
www.mtbproject.com
Description
The 570-acre Purgatory Creek Natural Area is within the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, is home to Purgatory Creek, and includes upland meadows, canyon bluffs of 40 feet or more, dense juniper thickets, champion oaks, and a flood control dam. Several areas within this natural area are habitat for …
Adrenaline junkie, Winter Olympian Katie Uhlaender pursues new sport
by Kate Hairopoulos Tribune News Service      www.dailycommercial.com
Not trying is not in Katie Uhlaender’s nature. The three-time U.S. Winter Olympian in skeleton figures she has nothing to lose as she pursues a new sport — track cycling.
The 31-year-old is accustomed to racing down an icy track, head first, at nearly 90 miles per hour, her glossy, red hair tucked into a helmet. But the McGregor, Texas, native chose Dallas as a place to build a unique support system and a bridge to her future — the possibilities for which are ever-changing.
Uhlaender now trains at Frisco, Texas’ Superdrome, a 250-meter, wooden oval track that …
Cyclist stops in Paris during cross-country ride
www.kxii.com
PARIS, Texas – A 23-year-old woman is biking and running across the country to rebuild her confidence after two traumatic cycling accidents. Monday, Amanda Coker stopped in Paris where she says she couldn’t resist checking out the famous Eiffel Tower with the big, red cowboy hat.
The cross-country trek began in Fernandina Beach, Florida where Coker dipped her toes and bicycle wheel into the Atlantic ocean. Since then, she’s averaged about 90 miles a day on her bike. That’s around 1,200 miles so far in two weeks. She has about 2,000 more miles to go.
“An average day is waking up at …
Getting There: Viva! Streets 2015
BikeTexas
Viva! Streets Austin is coming up fast! Join us on E 6th Street on September 13 from 12-5 PM as we celebrate healthy living and fitness while we play in the street.
E 6th will be closed from I-35 eastward past Robert Martinez Street. (Chicon and Comal streets will allow for cross traffic with police guidance.) There is some parking available on neighboring streets, but we encourage everyone to find non-driving options if possible to avoid congestion at the event. If you live in the …
SA Seeks Advice on Multi-Modal Transportation
bike4heck.com
This is very important to do today!
The City of San Antonio is looking for input on multi-modal transportation (walking, cycling, bus, car).
Today is the last day for the open house which will be held at the Pan American Library from 4-6pm.
If you can’t make it your can do the online survey instead until August 11th …
Fort Worth police ID bike officer involved in fatal downtown shooting
By Deanna Boyd      www.star-telegram.com
FORT WORTH – A bike officer who fatally shot a man outside a downtown restaurant and bar early Friday was identified Tuesday by the police department as Officer M.J. Ochsendorf.
Police officials reiterated Tuesday they are continuing to seek witnesses to the shooting outside the Ojos Locos at the corner of West Fifth and Houston streets, calling collected video of the incident “poor quality.â€
“As differing accounts regarding this shooting have surfaced, and in order to present a complete and accurate account of what has occurred, the Fort Worth Police Department is requesting that any person who may be a witness or have any information about this incident to come …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Basin Bikefest – Midland, TX Basin Bikefest at Midland, TXhttp://t.co/s64QYPsF0i 50 M Ride 50 miles 8… http://t.co/Wp0qQFTyQm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 5, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
August Critical Mass by Pedal Against PTSD http://t.co/f7CtHYqjcW
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) August 5, 2015
https://twitter.com/SovereignRegent/status/628318270035238912
https://twitter.com/IMTmedicalctr/status/628727306677125124
https://twitter.com/BikePaulie/status/628713138414821376
100 degree weather in Texas all week,I'll be peddling before the sun rises ,before the heat sets in about 8:30,9:00 o clock in the MORNING
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) August 4, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015 8a.m. to 12 noon
Polly Harris Senior Center. 650 Wallenberg
Open to ALL ages
Free pic.twitter.com/ogwFwKJUHN— VeloPaso (@velopaso) August 4, 2015
Michael Payne, Executive Director BikeHouston, joins the board of @SafeRoutesNow http://t.co/0jpp0TNoxX @HoustonISD pic.twitter.com/EE4lOjBtBz
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 4, 2015
Only a few spots left for @usacycling @txcamp Talent ID Camp in Wichita Falls 8/9-14. See you there! https://t.co/S3Huf3pXl7 @USACjuniors
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) August 4, 2015
Welcome to summer in North Texas! Storm says it's hot everywhere, so why not be on your bike! Come work out… http://t.co/rkgRHzNxor
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) August 4, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: PURE Driveway Series – Austin, TX, Aug 06, 2015 05:00PM – Driveway Austin Motorsports, 8400 Delwau Lane, Austin, TX 78725,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: KingRacingGroup Thursday Night Crits – Dallas, TX, Aug 06, 2015 05:30PM – South Dallas/Fair Park, Dallas, TX, USA(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Big Steamer – Corinth, TX, Aug 06, 2015 06:15PM – Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Toutant Time Trial – San Antonio, TX, Aug 06, 2015 06:30PM – 25665 Boerne Stage Rd, San Antonio, TX 78255, USA(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 4, 2015