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Texas Bicycle News Digest May 18th 2016

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11 Miles of Silence to honor lives lost on bicycles

By Taylor Lee, Weekend Anchor

www.kcbd.com


LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Local bicyclists will be riding through Lubbock quietly and slowly on the evening of Wednesday, May 18.
The Ride of Silence is a worldwide event to raise awareness for the men and women who share roadways on two wheels, instead of four. Event organizers with the West Texas Cycling Association shared how emotional this ride can be for people who have lost loved ones because of bicycle accidents.
Mike Ivins is the president of the West Texas Cycling Association and …

Lubbock Bike Riders Take Part in Ride of Silence

By Monica Yantosh

www.everythinglubbock.com


A group of about 50 bicycle riders took part in the Lubbock Ride of Silence Wednesday night.
The event is designed to be a way to not only honor riders who were either injured or killed in a traffic accident while riding their bikes, but also to promote safety on the road.
“We’re going to ride about 10 to 12 miles an hour, 11 miles, and we’re going to ride it in silence, and this is to show our respect for people who have died while riding their bicycle in traffic accidents,” Jill Booker, Advocacy Director for the Lubbock Bicycle Club said. …

Cyclist honor bicycle riders killed by vehicles

By Juan Rodriguez

www.12newsnow.com


BEAUMONT – A bicycle ride in complete silence honoring all those who have been killed when hit by vehicles.
The bicyclists rode in rows of two through the streets of Beaumont on Wednesday afternoon with a mission of raising awareness in sharing the road.
“The silent bicycle ride happens nationally, started in 2013 when …

The southern tier!

By Cheyenne Dolin

www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 37: Fredricksburg – Johnson City: “Me and you are subject to the blues every now and then”
Sunday May 15, 2016, 34 miles (55 km) – Total so far: 1,566 miles (2,520 km)
I had subway for breakfast since everything here is a bit too expensive for me- subway has surprisingly good coffee. My body was fighting the ride today, my butt was feeling the pain of yesterday’s mileage. There was no shoulder on the country roads and so many cars passed too closely. The sky was grey and dreary. My legs were sore for the first time in a long time. I was too much in my head to really notice the beauty, I don’t remember much of the ride. Feeling a little low. Some days have to be like this I suppose. I got into Johnson City and downed copious amounts of …

Day 38: Johnson City – Austin: Bright lights big city
Monday May 16, 2016, 50 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 1,616 miles (2,601 km)
There was construction work the ten miles towards Pedernale Falls from Johnson City, the shoulder was completely removed. I was thankful it was a Monday and that traffic was thin. I rode through the state park where there was no traffic at all and some gorgeous sights. Up and down, up and down the hills went. Then one huge, steep descent. I was flying, knowing an uphill was just up ahead. Then I saw a sign I’ve seen a million times before “road subject to flooding” and thought there might be a little water up ahead. Wrong. At the very bottom of the hill was a damn river and I had little time to stop. I slowed down, way down, but still had some speed. Hydroplaned, felt hard on my hip and thanked god there wasn’t a car behind me. Made quite a lovely bruise. But hey, now I know falling when going downhill isn’t …

Ride of Silence honors fallen cyclists

By Scott Kirk

www.reporternews.com

The idea behind the Ride of Silence bicycle rally is to raise awareness of bicycle safety. Ramiro Lumbreras, however, needs no reminder.
Lumbreras was one of about 50 cyclists of varying skill levels who took part in the 9-mile ride that left from McMurry University on Wednesday night. The ride, completed in silence, honored the memory of the six local cyclists who have died since 2010.
In April 2014, Lumbreras, …

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