Texas Bicycling News January 25th 2016
Bicyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in SW Houston
By Dale Lezon      www.chron.com
More details have emerged after a man riding a bicycle died in a hit-and-run traffic collision early Monday morning along U.S.59 in southwest Houston.
The incident happened about 5:50 a.m. in the 1200 block of the outbound Southwest Freeway frontage road near Westpark Drive, according to the Houston Police Department.
Police said the man was riding a bicycle was in a crosswalk when a vehicle hit him. The driver sped away.
The man, whose name has …
McSwiggin’s Pub
TEXAS IRISH CYCLING TEAMÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.texasirishcycling.com
Saturday, January 30, 8:00am-11:00am
McSwiggins Irish Pub (6910 Windhaven Pkwy Ste 105, The Colony, TX 75056 )
Route: North Route
Distance: A Ride: ~50 miles; B Ride: 40 miles (turn off points to shorten if needed)
Ride Captain: TBD (TBD will lead the B group)
Speed: 17-19mph NO DROP
We will ride together until the B’s split for home so there will be something for everyone on this ride.
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Loop around the lake would benefit city
by Bill Cullins      www.gosanangelo.com
The $3.9 million Red Arroyo Trail, initially scheduled for completion by mid-July of last year, is finally close to being completed and some residents are starting to use the 4 miles of meandering 14-foot wide concrete paths.
Unfortunately, I don’t see the Red Arroyo area becoming a major exercise and recreation destination for San Angelo residents. My bet is that the primary users of these paths will be people who live or work close to the arroyo and who don’t mind the comparatively drab appearance of a red-dirt flood plain with very few shade trees.
Most people will continue to use the KOA loop or the lakeside parks for their cycling, running or …
Why I Ride
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A lot of people are starting to ride bikes around Houston for a lot of different reasons. BikeHouston is a local nonprofit working to make Houston a safer place to ride for everyone. Join us in …
Bike ride benefiting Kingwood Fillies sees increase in participation
By Jacob McAdams      www.yourhoustonnews.com
Hundreds of cyclists gathered in Coldspring on Jan. 23 to enjoy the Bike through the Forest and Hills event hosted by the Kingwood High School Fillies Dance Team.
The Bike through the Forest and Hills ride is an annual event held in Coldspring at the beginning of the year, giving cyclists from different areas the opportunity to enjoy riding their bikes throughout the …
Injured cyclist hopes trial will lead to state ban on distracted driving
By Fred Cantú      keyetv.com
A jury will hear the case of a local cyclist suing the driver who hit him. The driver was distracted by his cell phone — which wasn’t against the law when and where this crash occurred, but the injured cyclist is hoping to use his case to change that.
Since Bobby Crouch’s run-in with a distracted driver nearly three years ago, he and his wife Margo have been on a mission. Margo Crouch says, “It may take some time but there has to be a consequence to being on your phone and hurting someone or killing someone just …
Slow Rolling South / Southwest
By David Taylor      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Detour to Texas: Day 28
Monday January 25, 2016, 40 miles (64 km) – Total so far: 1,302 miles (2,095 km)
The weather was even a little warmer this morning, with less wind.
We rode to Baton Rouge on more of the same types of roads that we have become accustomed to in Louisiana – busy, with people seeming to be in a hurry, with us in their way.
Dave thinks anyone could start a recycling business from the trash along the road and be a millionaire within a year.
We decided at Baton Rouge, after riding in an hour of traffic, that we would rent a …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Night ride earlier today..#san Antonio River walk #bicycling #kiddie park pic.twitter.com/h0csNUMG6N
— Ramon M. Gonzales (@gonzalesramonm) January 26, 2016
How a Texan border town is using bicycles to counter the negative health effects of sprawl. https://t.co/sYi51iXR58 pic.twitter.com/POOaYKzEee
— Momentum Mag (@MomentumMag) January 26, 2016
#Days like today are #priceless #Mountain bike long #Specialized #Trails #Sunshine #Texas #Cycling #rocks #Fitness pic.twitter.com/V8xVWjbuPt
— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) January 26, 2016
I biked 10.41 mi with @mapmyride. Check out my route in Navasota, TX, United States! https://t.co/Abh5CZeumY #bike #cycling
— Jane Brewer (@2cats2kids) January 26, 2016
BikeHouston asking for assistance as Cyclist killed in Southwest Freeway hit-and-run https://t.co/B1yuFxhN4J @ABC13Houston @CrimeStopHOU
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) January 25, 2016
We are happy to announce the return of the coolest guy in cycling to ELBOWZ Racing roster. Welcome back Gonzo! https://t.co/AXiwgdjUHq
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) January 25, 2016
Mark your calendar! Join us for our next Cycle Cedar Hill meeting. pic.twitter.com/K9mFXbCw0B
— B&B Bicycles (@BBBicycles) January 25, 2016
This Friday, who's ready to ride Critical Mass Houston? 🚲
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) January 25, 2016
Sun. Jan. 31 at 9AM – 4PM MST
Sierra Vista Trail – Anthony Gap Roadhttps://t.co/bXHXGU5DO5 pic.twitter.com/p1VCPIEfOY— VeloPaso (@velopaso) January 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/691659453398192128
STOLEN – Purple Giant in West Campus https://t.co/d5KLoKbHDV pic.twitter.com/3dSPvSevSt
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) January 25, 2016
After Saturday's road race hit by periodic back spasms. Took Sunday off and foam rolled, yoga this morning, now waaay better. #namaste #fb
— Jeff C. (@331miles) January 25, 2016
Authorities investigate a fatal hit-and-run 59 and W. Park #hounews pic.twitter.com/DaKSNxLk4f
— Cody Duty (@CodyJDuty) January 25, 2016
“This is why we don’t need disc brakes†| https://t.co/Cb0eHTUrwY pic.twitter.com/KmKENdnqk5
— Cycling Weekly (@cyclingweekly) January 25, 2016
New report for River Bend: Muddy in spots, trail is East loop open. West loop closed. More at https://t.co/aCipJ5DBoy
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) January 25, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Castroville Time Trial Series – Castroville, TX Castroville Time Trial Series (March Time Trial) at Cast… https://t.co/8nLqWwOJpL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 25, 2016
New Event Castroville Time Trial Series – Castroville, TX Castroville Time Trial Series (April Time Trial) at Cast… https://t.co/CfX2fKK61Z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 25, 2016
New Event Reverchon Rendez-vous – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/VZEK7dqOiF— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 26, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Critical Mass – BikeHouston Outreach, Jan 27, 2016 06:00PM – Market Square(CST) https://t.co/4Z5DvfnoVJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 26, 2016