Texas Bicycling News June 22nd 2016
Bicyclist injured in Leander crash could be charged, police say
Claire Osborn
www.statesman.com
2:15 p.m. update: The bicyclist that was hit by a car Wednesday morning will probably be charged, Leander police said.
The bicyclist, who has not been identified, was riding on a sidewalk on Bagdad Road when the rider approached the intersection with Crystal Falls Parkway. The bicyclist then illegally crossed the intersection while the pedestrian traffic light was red and was hit by a car, police said. The bicyclist received …
Fort Worth bike cops to head to RNC in Cleveland
Lauren Zakalik, WFAA
www.wfaa.com
FORT WORTH × Fort Worth’s downtown bike cops typically spend their days patrolling the calm streets near Sundance Square.
But for about 10 days in July, things may be a bit more tense than the average afternoon.
Tuesday afternoon, the Fort Worth Police Department’s downtown bike unit showed …
Lunch & Learn: The PCC’s Bike Around the Bay Training Program
Pearland Cycling club
www.pearlandcyclingclub.org
Are you interested in learning more about the PCC’s Bike Around the Bay training program that is exclusively for Bike Around the Bay riders? Join us at one of the upcoming information sessions to find out more. It’s free and pizza will be provided!
Session 1:
Saturday, June 25th from 11 am – 12 pm
Galveston Bay Foundation
1100 Hercules Avenue, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77058
Session 2:
Saturday, July 9th from 11 am – 12 pm
NY Pizzeria
1826 Country Place Parkway #102
Pearland, TX 77584
(just south of McHard Road/FM 2234) …
Riding for a cure
By ROBERT LEE LONG
www.desototimes.com
After experiencing some blues and barbecue in Clarksdale, a team of bike riders from the University of Texas rode past the lush, green cotton fields of the North Mississippi Delta en route to Memphis and beyond.
But it wasn’t tourism or sightseeing that brought the group of Longhorns on a northeastern trajectory through the Magnolia State, but rather a passionate, urgent mission to save lives.
In fact, they came through Mississippi on purpose. The trek through the Delta led them to one of the most …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) June 23, 2016
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— SPIN.KIDD (@DJSPINKIDD) June 23, 2016
We put a little video clip together of the new course! https://t.co/joZxxRa4FK
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 23, 2016
Last Friday is almost upon us, get those bikes ready! #ibikehtx #criticalmasshouston pic.twitter.com/5g8SADUvN3
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 22, 2016
2016 Youth League Week 1 is almost in the books…Graduation Day tomorrow.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 22, 2016
Registration for the Park to Port Bike Ride is NOW OPEN. You won't want to miss this ride! https://t.co/uNBxqiIgQn pic.twitter.com/IfjVgi7iUq
— Hermann Park Conservancy (@HermannPark) June 22, 2016
The @FitWorth Tour de Fort Worth kicks off this Sunday! Come roll with @MayorBetsyPrice Betsy at Joe T's and gear up for 21 days of cycling!
— BlueZonesProject FW (@BZPFortWorth) June 22, 2016
Bike season is in full swing! How to bike to work without looking like a sweaty mess: https://t.co/yLMaNgiEX9 -J pic.twitter.com/IX0UI9SrsU
— METRO Houston (@METROHouston) June 21, 2016
Next Wednesday, join our first of 4 free cyclocross clinics and see what this sport is all about! https://t.co/8O7l0Wp1T0
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 22, 2016
Bret Crosby and Geoff Godsey were on-hand Monday night as part of the official launch of the Emmitt Smith Gran… https://t.co/4XHLSexHpL
— GIANT Bicycles-SOUTH (@GIANTSouth) June 22, 2016
. @SA_Bcycle to Unveil New Bikes, Programs https://t.co/LYmj9FpdaY @hemisfair pic.twitter.com/j2Mk5NTTBw
— San Antonio Report (@SAReport) June 22, 2016