Texas Bicycling News January 24th 2017
19-year-old Georgetown bicyclist killed in hit-and-run
By Calily Bien | kxan.com
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Authorities are trying to find out who hit and killed a 19-year-old bicyclist in Georgetown between Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
Georgetown police say Thomas (Tommy) Ketterhagen’s was last seen riding his bicycle in east Georgetown around 5 p.m. Monday. When he didn’t return home that evening, his family reported him missing. On Tuesday morning, his mother found his …
Austin joins Big Jump Project to increase city cyclists
By Dave Byknish | kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is now one of an elite group of 10 cities working towards the goal of increasing bicyclists.
Austin was selected as a member of the ‘Big Jump Project’ by nationally recognized PeopleforBikes. The initiative aims to achieve a ‘big jump’ in the number of people biking the city’s central core.
“Biking helps our city in so many ways – household affordability, low-carbon mobility, …
New Trail coming to Southeast Austin!!
By Woody C. Harrison | www.austinridgeriders.com
In spring 2016, the Austin Ridge Riders were approached by a neighborhood group and Keep Austin Beautiful to build a nature trail along east Williamson Creek. With the help from the City of Austin Parks and Recreation department, the permit for the new trail was granted! The route goes from Pleasant Valley Road to Stassney along the creek bed.
We plan to start trail clearing in January or February 2017. With ample volunteers, luck and good …
Southern Tier Winter Tour
By David Hayes | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 30 – Fort Hancock to Fabens TX: I Just Got Nixed
Tuesday January 24, 2017
Yesterday I was listening to an audiobook titled “The Nix.” In the book, “The Nix” refers a spectral horse in a Norwegian ghost story that appears, lets you ride it then gallops smoothly, beautifully with you astride it feeling glorious. Then, at the height of your happiness and joy in riding such a wonderful horse, it promptly runs straight off the nearest cliff and drowns you.
So, yeah, I was Nixed today.
Yesterday was so glorious on the bike, such a wonderful ride, so full of joy that the universe simply HAD to Nix me by sending me such a terribly disappointing wind day.
Today, for the first time, I feel like I failed. Every other time I didn’t quite make it, I thought I was wise, or strategic or, at the very least, realistic.
But today, I just gave up.
The day started well, with a good breakfast across …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Great night in #ATX at @hopdoddy with Team Captains, top fundraisers and volunteers @TexasWranglers pic.twitter.com/ctaVbcg9fs
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) January 25, 2017
Reminder: Seeking new board member
If you are interested in helping make Fort Worth a better place to ride a… https://t.co/8QVW1dGo7H
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) January 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/Walk_Bike_Ride/status/729803896705556480
RT @bikeaustin: Excited about the plan for an all ages and abilities bike network along 183 North! pic.twitter.com/IYgFD0Eny6 @JimmyFlannigan
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) January 24, 2017
Going car-free in #houston? Is it possible? Follow our volunteer Stephanie and her husband. #OneLessCar #Cyclinghttps://t.co/TUvDRNZSDE pic.twitter.com/FIwQCJovqK
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) January 24, 2017
.@GeorgetownTXPD say Tommy was an avid cyclist who graduated from Eastview HS. Family to speak in hopes suspect comes forth. @cbsaustin pic.twitter.com/tf27Y5gZgh
— Jordan Bontke (@JBontkeCBS) January 24, 2017
Another one of our friends was hit and killed while riding his bike yesterday. This has to stop. Something must… https://t.co/mLs56vm0oN
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) January 24, 2017
Hey women cyclists. Here's a maintenance clinic for you! https://t.co/onAXTouISm
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) January 24, 2017
The @HoustonBikePlan support video will be shown at the #WNSFilmFest tomorrow. Follow this link https://t.co/WfEn3xj4AI
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) January 24, 2017
The 2017 Tour de Houston is now open for registration. https://t.co/Kva9LTgLfw 😀
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) January 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/Denton_Doug/status/823893208509849600
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Honey – Beeville, TX https://t.co/Vgd8nDHzeHhttps://t.co/lkVJIko2g2
The 3rd annual Tour de H… https://t.co/NLdZldDgau
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 25, 2017