Texas Bicycling News February 29th 2016
Bicyclist struck, killed by train in Canyon
By Robert Stein, Amarillo Globe-News lubbockonline.com
A bicyclist died after being struck by a train Friday in Canyon while waiting to cross the tracks, according to a news release.
About 10:30 p.m., Canyon Police were notified of a major accident at the intersection of 15th Street and BNSF railroad tracks.
An investigation revealed that John Griswold, 49, of Canyon was riding a bicycle south on …
Police: Hit-and-run driver hits bicyclist in Pasadena
By Mike Glenn www.chron.com
Police in Pasadena are searching for a motorist who fled the scene Monday after hitting a bicyclist.
The driver of a maroon Chevrolet Avalanche struck the bicycle rider about 5 p.m. Monday along Harris at Witter, Pasadena police said.
The victim, believed to be a teenager, was taken by LifeFlight to the Texas Medical Center in unknown condition.
The driver of the pickup did not offer any …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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Saturday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Great day of racing for Bat City yesterday: Ben wins 35+ and Tom won 60+ as well as Rhonda with a 3rd in women's 4
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ride over the Kemah Bridge – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
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New Event Flat Creek Crossing Ranch – Paydirt – Johnson City, TX For full details, including the address, and to R… https://t.co/pBmjES02Uv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 1, 2016
New Event Freeride512 Build & Ride Sesh – Smithville, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:… https://t.co/Dqvt3Pv8vK
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 1, 2016
New Event Rally Training #3 – McKinney, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
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New Event Social Ride (slow and not too long!) – Pasadenna, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSV… https://t.co/ybz3ptmsml
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 1, 2016
New Event RIDE THE CAR-FREE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL ALL THE WAY – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, a… https://t.co/yVYSrwv2Nl
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New Event The Morning After Fitness Ride – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
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New Event Jesuit Ranger Roundup – Celina, TX 11th Annual Jesuit Ranger Roundup at Celina, TX
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New Event Bear Moon Bakery Ride – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/1UzAxaA3uT
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Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Houston Sports Park Wednesday Nighter – Houston, TX, Mar 02, 2016 05:30PM – 12131 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77045, USA(CST) htt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 29, 2016
2 Day Alert: Flat Creek Crossing Ranch – Paydirt – Johnson City, TX, Mar 02, 2016 08:45AM – Flat Creek Crossing Ranch – County Road 201
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 1, 2016