Texas Bicycling News January 29th 2016
Jury awards Austin-area bicyclist hit by car $865K
By Adela Uchida      keyetv.com
When a truck collided with Robert Crouch as he was riding his bicycle on Barton Creek Boulevard in May 2013, it left Crouch’s spine broken in four places. Patrick Linton of Austin was on his cell phone at the time, according to court documents. So Crouch sued Linton.
Friday, the jury came back with its decision. “We decided that the plaintiff needed to be compensated, but not to the degree that was asked,” juror Lyndsey Christena told KEYE TV. Crouch received $865,000 in compensatory damages, but the jury did not find gross negligence, so Crouch did …
Bicyclist Hit by Car in North Abilene, Transported to Hospital
   www.bigcountryhomepage.com
(ABILENE, TX) – Emergency crews are on scene of an accident in north Abilene where a driver hit a man riding a bike.
The responded to the intersection of N. 16th Street and Grape Street around 3:30 p.m.
Abilene Police say the biker rode out in front of a car. He was …
Texas Cycling
UT cycling      www.facebook.com
We had a HUGE turnout for our weekly Shoal Creek Shootout. Thanks to everyone who came. We hope to see you again next week!
#texascycling #shootout #hookem #horns
Take a free ride
www.crosstimbersgazette.com
Southern Denton County residents will soon have the chance to try one of the nation’s newest fitness trends—for free—with the opening of a CycleBar indoor cycling facility in Flower Mound, located at 2550 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 136, in the River Walk at Central Park.
Combining a high-energy workout with a concert-like atmosphere and luxury amenities, CycleBar is the first facility of its kind in …
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Team Meeting February 4th
Texas A&M Cycling Team      amct.tamu.edu
The next team meeting will be Thursday, February 4th, at 8 PM in REC 255. Everyone is invited! It is never too late to join the team: if you want to learn more about Texas A&M Cycling, come to this meeting and let us know!
Mayor & City Council Kick- Off “Year of Mobilityâ€
by Darron      bicycleaustin.info
The mayor announced some new initiatives for 2016 (109 total projects) including several cycling/pedestrian related ones. Some examples include:
– Open a dedicated bicycle facility on the MoPac mobility bridges
– Improvements to Todd Lane from Ben White Blvd to St. Elmo Rd to accommodate traffic and improve pedestrian and bicycling access
– Completion of the Upper Boggy Creek Trail to connect the …
Events Calendar
Permian Basin Bicycle Association      www.pbbatx.com
Tuesday, February 2
8:00am
Odessa to Goldsmith Ride
5:30pm
Odessa Tuesday-Thursday Ride
6:00pm
Tuesday Evening Ride
Wednesday, February 3
Peyton’s Wednesday Night Ride
Thursday, February 4
8:00am
Odessa to Goldsmith Ride
5:30pm
Odessa Tuesday-Thursday Ride
6:00pm
Evening City Ride
Saturday, February 6
8:00am
Odessa to Goldsmith Ride
Sunday, February 7
2:00pm
MTB Ride
2:00pm
Sunday Training Ride
3:00pm
Peyton’s Easy Rider Ride
Tuesday, February 9
8:00am
Odessa to Goldsmith Ride
5:30pm
Odessa Tuesday-Thursday Ride
6:00pm
Tuesday Evening Ride
Events Calendar February
Greater Dallas Bicyclists      www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com
Tuesday
2
6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Lake Ride
Start at the Office Depot / Schlotzkys parking lot at the southwest corner of Forest Lane and Hwy 75
6:30 PM
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2
6:45 PM Tuesday Evening Valley Ranch Ride
Irving Valley Ranch Public Library
6:45 PM
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Thursday
4
6:30 Thursday Night Ride
Forest Lane and Central Expressway Office Depot parking lot, SW corner of Forest and Central
6:30 PM
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Saturday
6
8:51 AM DFW Airport Fast Ride – Fal/Win
Preston and Forest – SW corner. Please park as close to Preston as possible.
8:45 AM
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Saturday
6
Best Of The Northwest – Fall/Winter/Spring
Outdoor World
9:00 AM
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Saturday
6
9 AM Distance Builder – Fal/Win
Southwest corner of Preston and Forest.
9:00 AM
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Saturday
6
9 AM DFW Airport Ride – Fal/Win
Preston and Forest – SW corner. Please park as close to Preston as possible.
9:00 AM
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Saturday
6
9:30 AM Plano East Side – Fal/Win
Near Plano Cycling and Fitness
9:30 AM
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Saturday
6
10 AM Easy Going Ride
University Park City Hall parking lot
10:00 AM
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Sunday
7
9:30 AM Sunday Roll – SUPER BOWL RIDE
NE Corner Preston and Royal
9:30 AM
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Tuesday
9
6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Lake Ride
Start at the Office Depot / Schlotzkys parking lot at the southwest corner of Forest Lane and Hwy 75
6:30 PM
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Tuesday
9
6:45 PM Tuesday Evening Valley Ranch Ride
Irving Valley Ranch Public Library
6:45 PM
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Let's ride #perfectweatherforriding #sweatawaythestress pic.twitter.com/YGoh0mUs9x
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) January 30, 2016
Does your local bike shop clean your bike when you take it in for any kind of maintenance?
— Jesus (@SrCampy) January 30, 2016
How much a jury awarded the cyclist who was wearing this helmet when a distracted driver hit him on @keyetv at 10 pic.twitter.com/ZtG4kDAljs
— Adela Uchida (@adelauchida) January 30, 2016
Taking off. Meet us at Liberty Station. pic.twitter.com/atf9USxw3Y
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) January 30, 2016
What is the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS)? #AdventureCycling #USBRShttps://t.co/b01fBjgM5y pic.twitter.com/eVVgwSU2g9
— Adventure Cycling (@advcyclingassoc) January 29, 2016
Our staff had a nice afternoon photo shoot for @nearsouthside. Be looking for the photos soon. 📷: @fwbikesharing pic.twitter.com/eTd71bmjfM
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) January 29, 2016
Texas CX Project Club Gear (Kits), Bike Skill Clinic with Tristan Uhl & Sammi Runnels… @RideBikerAlli https://t.co/aAgCatUQRX
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) January 29, 2016
Mountain Bike Race this weekend! Don't miss it, Lone Star XC at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve ! #Mtn #mtbrace #bikerace https://t.co/e0zvEenkoL
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) January 29, 2016
The Jesuit Novice Cyclists challenge: ride 50 miles this weekend AND log it on Strava.
— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) January 29, 2016
https://t.co/tAxdcSGjJb welcomes @SylvesterTurner appointment of @dwr4hou to the @hgaccog TPC. Cycling is cost effective traffic mitigation.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) January 29, 2016
Huge thanks to @Brad Houston for coming to our first team meeting of the semester this week to talk to us about… https://t.co/wVUYRQbgE0
— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) January 29, 2016
ICYMI: Austin streets just got a little safer for everyone, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. https://t.co/trdjFVwQ9M
— Safe Streets Texas (@SafeStreetsTX) January 29, 2016
New report for Lake Houston Wilderness Park: Muddy in spots, trail is Ameritrail report. More at https://t.co/UqzkPtvN5L
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) January 29, 2016
Saturday and Sunday Rides
Friday – Bagel Ride 8am Sierra East Hospital Parking Lot Cat ABC
Saturday – Atom -… https://t.co/Kj2waaBjXf— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) January 29, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event The Tour of Corsicana – Corsicana, TX The Tour of Corsicana at Corsicana, TXhttps://t.co/b8bUAsOsse … https://t.co/ZZTHf1zPdk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2016
New Event Woman Hollering Creek Ride – Converse, TX https://t.co/K3UN5As8lY
This popular` ride features the roll… https://t.co/7r3zR12DNx
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bankers’ Recovery Ride, Jan 31, 2016 07:00AM – 1862 Rock Prairie, College Station, TX, 77845, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2016
2 Day Alert: Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course – Hockley, TX, Jan 31, 2016 08:00AM – 28515 Old Washington Rd, Hockley, TX 77447, USA(C
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2016
2 Day Alert: Salado Creek Ride – San Antonio, TX, Jan 31, 2016 08:45AM – 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX, 78230, United States(CST
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2016
2 Day Alert: OverDose@ OCNP – Dallas, TX, Jan 31, 2016 09:00AM – Oak Cliff Nature Preserve, 2875 Pierce St, Dallas, TX(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2016
2 Day Alert: HCC Winter Crit Series – Houston, TX, Jan 31, 2016 02:00PM – Isidoro Meza Drive, Isidoro Meza Dr, Houston, TX 77013, USA(CS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2016
2 Day Alert: Owens Ride – Beginner/Intermediate – Tyler, TX, Jan 31, 2016 02:30PM – Owens Elementary School, 11780 County Road 168, Tyle
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2016
2 Day Alert: Night riders!…… Mount up! – Spring, TX, Jan 31, 2016 05:00PM – Hailey Elementary – 12051 Sawmill Rd, The Woodlands, TX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2016