Texas Bicycling News August 5th 2016
Bicyclist in July hit-and-run dies from his injuries
By Andy Jechow
kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bicyclist who was injured in a July 10 hit-and-run in southeast Austin has died.
Elijah Ponthier, 26, was riding his bike southbound on Bluff Springs Road at Chateau Village Way when he was hit from behind by an unknown, dark-colored vehicle. The driver fled the scene.
Ponthier was taken to South Austin Medical Center where he remained until he died from his injuries Tuesday.
The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the APD Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8255.
Colin Edwards’ Texas Tornado Boot Camp Instructor Steve Bodak In A Coma After Being Hit By A Car While Training On A Bicycle
www.roadracingworld.com
Steve Bodak, an instructor at Colin Edwards’ Texas Tornado Boot Camp and the owner of the construction company that actually built the facility to Edwards’ plan, is hospitalized and in a coma as the result of being hit by a car while training on a road bicycle Wednesday, August 3rd. He is 44 years old.
Bodak and his family live in Willis, Texas, where the accident happened, and operate Bodak Construction. …
This weekend’s rides: Down Redbud! Red Horn!
by Thomas
steinerranchcycling.com
Our RAGBRAI group had a blast last week and are ready to get back into regular riding with everyone. Saturday we will ride down Redbud in a 57 miles reverse dam loop varient (https://www.strava.com/routes/6005513). As always, join us for discounted burgers and beer at Lakeside after the ride!
Sunday is our usual Coffee Shop ride to …
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 5, 2016
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 6, 2016
New Event Landa Park – New Braunfels, TX WHERE: Landa Park – New Braunfels
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