Texas Bicycling News October 7th 2016
Baylor student on bicycle fatally struck by car that fled
www.valleymorningstar.com
WACO, Texas (AP) Waco police say a Baylor University student was killed while bicycling with his girlfriend when a vehicle struck him and then fled.
Police say that 19-year-old David Grotberg was hit late Thursday night. Police say witnesses told officers that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the bicyclist. The driver WACO, Texas (AP) × Waco police say a Baylor University student was killed while bicycling with his girlfriend when a vehicle struck him and then fled.
Police say that 19-year-old David Grotberg was hit late Thursday night. Police say witnesses told officers that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the bicyclist. The driver …
Fergus Falls man dies in Texas crash
By Tim Engstrom
www.fergusfallsjournal.com
A young man from Fergus Falls living in Texas was pronounced dead Thursday night after a speeding car struck his bicycle in a hit-and-run collision, according to the Waco Tribune-Herald.
The newspaper this morning cites police in Waco in reporting that David Grotberg, 19, of Fergus Falls, was taken to …
The 20th Annual LIVESTRONG Challenge in Austin is Gearing Up
www.justmeans.com
WHAT: On Sunday, October 16, thousands of ridersØany of them cancer survivorsØ¡nd other LIVESTRONG Foundation supporters from not only Texas, but cities and towns across America will come together to honor their courageous fight against cancer during the 20th annual LIVESTRONG Challenge.
It is the only ride that begins and ends in downtown Austin. Additionally, it is open to participants of any skill level. Riders, runners, and walkers from around the country can choose from 20, 45, 65, or 100-mile bike rides through the …
A Dutch Junction With Glow-in-the-Dark Bike Lanes Now Exists in Texas
by Angie Schmitt
usa.streetsblog.org
ItÓ³ AmericaÓ³ first unsignalized Ô„utch JunctionÔ × a type of intersection with protected space for cycling. It even has solar luminescent bike lanes. And hereÓ³ the kicker × itÓ³ in the heart of Texas.
The Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M led the design and installation at a campus intersection in College Station. The Dutch Junction is designed to keep bicyclists out of the blind spots of turning motorists, preventing right-hook collisions. …
You don’t need different bikes for different types of cycling
BILL CULLINS
www.gosanangelo.com
There’s a new and growing bicycle trend that I predict will have a significant impact on the cycling market for the next few years.
Simply put, that trend is “one bike for everything.”
Although every bike company has one or more models of adventure bikes in their lineup, bicycles like the Raleigh Tamland, Salsa Cutthroat and almost any model of cyclocross or dirt road design will work well if you want one bike that will handle almost any type of riding or even most types of racing.
Don’t be fooled by what the bicycle marketing people tell you. If you read the ads …
Texas Mutual’s Gergasko Named Best Large Company CEO in Central Texas
www.insurancejournal.com
Texas Mutual Insurance Co.’s president and chief executive officer (CEO), Rich Gergasko, has been named the 2016 Best CEO of a large company in Central Texas by the Austin Business Journal.
The ABJ has presented the Best CEO awards for the past six years, and this year’s awards …
… Gergasko also leads Texas Mutual’s annual participation in the BP MS 150 ride, a 150-mile bicycle trek from Houston to Austin to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis that has become an annual effort for Texas Mutual. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Come join EP Cyclists for our Sunday Ride: 10/09/16
Let's keep Training…Let's keep Riding
Meeting Location:… https://t.co/PLHco8w6bt— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) October 7, 2016
Saturday Morning Road Ride – open to everyone!
Meet at Bike World (5911 Brodway) at 7:30am. Wheels down at 8:00… https://t.co/wGbiIkVgYc— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 7, 2016
To stay updated on trail status, visit https://t.co/ufsgK2pRik or download the DORBA app for Apple and Android. https://t.co/giqBTXgaG9
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) October 7, 2016
Come join EP Cyclists for our Saturday Ride: 10/08/16
Let's keep Training…Let's keep Riding
Meeting Location:… https://t.co/nrLg7qCF5E— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) October 7, 2016
Just finished a Ride on Strava for 1 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds going 26038.9m. https://t.co/4F5MuV3G9R pic.twitter.com/g9zqoml8RX
— Russell Pecot (@rpecot) October 7, 2016
Join Mayor Ron Jensen for Cyclin' with the Mayor on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Meet at Larson Elementary School
More info: https://t.co/T7FeAO3uDy
— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) October 7, 2016
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/hlVJkIYvPT#iamspecialized #Stumpjumper #IWantMyMTB #Strava #TIGERBLOOD #GYSOT pic.twitter.com/PVcmEs0Yqo
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 7, 2016
College Station Has First in US, Dutch-Style Intersection With Glowing Bike Lane!! https://t.co/0DoHf4IW0b pic.twitter.com/f8K0Yw6oGv
— StreetsblogTexas (@StreetsblogTex) October 7, 2016
Adventure rides are a unique way to experience the world. We cover much more ground than people on foot but at… https://t.co/onJEH9wmVk
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 7, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event BestCross – San Antonio, TX BestCross at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/B9s8761AuQ Category Distance Star… https://t.co/2ECUITpEXI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 7, 2016