Texas Bicycling News December 22nd
Happy Winter Solstice. Now the daylight begins getting longer which means more time to ride!!!
El Paso County Attorney awards scholarships to violence victims through Cycle for Change program
By Estefania Seyffert      borderzine.com
Overseeing daily cases of domestic violence prompted El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal and her staff to develop an idea for partnering with women to break the cycle of violence and help them to thrive.
The idea gave birth to Cycle for Change, an annual cycling tour that began in 2013 to raise money for scholarships for women who are trying to move beyond a past of domestic violence. The scholarships can be used in pursuit of any endeavor, whether it be academic or therapeutic
El Paso’s county attorney’s office helps obtain protective orders for …
Santa comes early: Bicycles bring smiles
By Deanna Kirk      www.corsicanadailysun.com
On Friday, when the kids got off the bus at the Boys and Girls Club, they were excited about being out of school for two weeks, happy about the Christmas party they would have later that afternoon, and anticipating Christmas.
But they had no idea what was about to happen.
When the children were led around the back of the building, row upon row of pink and blue bicycles met their gaze. Every child received a bicycle, thanks to the …
Pro CX: Driscoll, Mani closing in on titles
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Jamey Driscoll took two wins on the weekend to grow his lead in the standings. (photo by Bo Bickerstaff/CX Magazine)
Jamey Driscoll (Park City, Utah/Raleigh Clement) took two wins at the Dec. 19-20 Highlander Cross Cup in Waco, Texas, inching closer to the Professional Cyclo-Cross Calendar (Pro CX) championship.
Although she did not record any points on the weekend, Caroline Mani (Littleton, Calif./Raleigh-Clement) holds a large lead in the women’s standings, ranking first with 818 points.
Highlander Cross Cup Men’s and Women’s Day 1 and Men’s and Women’s race recaps (CX Magazine).
Highlander Cross Cup results.
Pro CX standings: …
Cyclist killed in crash with truck on Brodie Lane
By Andy Jechow      kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A cyclist was killed in South Austin after colliding with a truck, Tuesday morning.
Medics responded at around 6:30 a.m. to the 10200 block of Brodie Lane, just a few blocks south of Slaughter Lane.
Austin-Travis County EMS say CPR was attempted on the bicyclist but …
Amanda Nauman Wins Day Two of Highlander Cross Cup – Full Results
by John Proppe      www.cxmagazine.com
Day two of the Highlander Cross Cup in Waco, T.X. got off to a quick start as day one winner and undisputed favorite, Amanda Nauman (SDG-Muscle Monster) took the holeshot. Nauman was joined by Emily Kachorek (Squid Bikes), Christina Gokey-Smith (Dallas Bike Works) and Kathryn Cumming (Cyclocross Magazine Racing). Sally Annis (pedalpowertraining.com) would quickly join the lead group as they worked to …
This Week’s Activities
Fort Worth Bicycling Association
Burleson and Beyond
Thursday, December 24, 2015 9:00 am
Burleson: Commerce Street
Rusty Chain Gang Romp
Thursday, December 24, 2015 9:00 am
Benbrook: YMCA
Joe Pool Lake Marina
Saturday, December 26, 2015 8:00 am
Joe Pool Lake Lynn Creek Marina
The Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:00 am
Ft Worth: Christ Lutheran Church
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Night ride to look at the lights…#GetActiveElPaso #RideYourBike pic.twitter.com/egOzPKS4C7
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) December 23, 2015
New Years day: Ride your bike and eat tacos! rolling from the @PeddlerBike in Avery Ranch https://t.co/ijFRQOYBqm
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) December 23, 2015
New for 2016
The Golden Wheel – A Premium VIP Experience of the 2016 HH100 Endurance Ride
Limit 125 Riders… https://t.co/FHhT51UPtp
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) December 22, 2015
Did a short ride this morning got some grub now checking my ortho and oral surgeon to see what's next pic.twitter.com/wLHttvaCRu
— Jesus (@SrCampy) December 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/BikeUptownNow/status/679370169181843456
Our thoughts are w/the family of the man killed riding on Brodie this AM. We will push for a thorough investigation. https://t.co/nqhGUcYPaV
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) December 22, 2015
New report for Memorial Park: Muddy (do not ride), trail is Wet and muddy. More at https://t.co/KPvhh3UejH
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) December 22, 2015
New report for Jack Brooks Park: Muddy (do not ride), trail is Official Trail Report!. More at https://t.co/fYPvDItema
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) December 22, 2015
Crime scene unit has arrived on scene at Brodie fatal ax @keyetv pic.twitter.com/DvuEX1SQOk
— Leslie Allrich (@leslieallrich) December 22, 2015
One man dead after vehicle and cyclist crash in south Austin. Expect CLOSURES. #ATXTraffic https://t.co/56MJBFoHCz
— CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) December 22, 2015
Good News, @statesman uses the word crash instead of accident. @BikeTexas @bikeaustin @StreetsblogNet https://t.co/95QVEZ1v5h
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) December 22, 2015
Auto-Cyclist fatality crash at Brodie Lane and Dobbin. Avoid area as police investigate. #ATXtraffic pic.twitter.com/hOh8haPWnW
— Spectrum News 1 Texas (@SpectrumNews1TX) December 22, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event BCO Valentine's Farmers Market Bike Ride – Houston, TX https://t.co/uvjNe1mX8c
Love is good. Love with… https://t.co/sgamFBdUUD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 22, 2015
New Event Riverside Ride Victoria – Victoria, TX https://t.co/kjzHeDOCaa
Join us for the 8th annual Riverside Ri… https://t.co/Sfbgm8r8XG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 22, 2015
New Event BCO Graffiti Art & Food Truck Bike Ride – Houston, TX https://t.co/kK8ZyHmB46
Our last Graffiti Ride w… https://t.co/52g7tGXYgr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 22, 2015
New Event Bankers’ Recovery Ride – College Station, TX https://t.co/6xJsiyY7Ud
Steady 30-40 mile endurance ride … https://t.co/gm2caB5c9r
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 23, 2015
New Event Elmendorf Afternoon Ride – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/8ZKpuDpaIj
This is a fairly flat, pretty, and … https://t.co/xdxhbOIY5H
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 23, 2015
New Event Krueger Canyon-River Road Ride – New Braunfels, TX https://t.co/itawacyH1i
Ride up Krueger Canyon to t… https://t.co/vgB39oZ1hZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 23, 2015