Texas Bicycling News Digest February 3rd 2017
Woman on bike killed by METRORail near Houston Zoo
abc13.com
HOUSTON (KTRK) — METRO says a woman who was killed by a light rail train Friday morning did not have the right of way when she rode her bike into the train’s path.
The woman died after she was run over by the METRORail at Fannin and Sunset, prompting crews to shut down the roadway in both directions.
Houston police said the victim crossed in front of the train on her bike after …
Bicyclist dies in collision with Metro train near Hermann Park
By Dale Lezon | www.chron.com
A bicyclist died Friday morning when a Metro light rail train hit her near Hermann Park.
The incident happened about 8:30 a.m. on the southbound tracks at 6300 Fannin near Sunset, according to Metro officials.
The woman, whose name has not been released, died at the scene. Metro officials said the woman was not …
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32nd Annual Super Bowl Ride – Sunday Feb 5 9 a.m.
by morgman | www.planobicycle.org
We’ll meet at the usual SC & Coit location behind the strip mall for a 9 a.m. roll, 44 miles, a “C” / Tweener / DB Lite pace about 16.5 MPH. We’ll go through the Turtle Creek area, by Victory Park, and then finally to Dicks last resort where we’ll select from a special Brunch menu and dine with cyclists for all over the metroplex.
On the route back we’ll start with the Katy Trail for about 8 miles, fun and scenic if you’ve never done it, but will be a little slower. However after putting …
Looking for a job? Bicyclists need not apply
bicycleaustin.info
27 years ago I was looking for a temp job, and during the phone interview I was asked whether I had a car, so I replied that I had reliable transportation, and the guy kept asking if I had a car, so I finally said, “I ride a bicycle.” He just about lost it, shrieking at me, “But …
This weekend’s rides: Pflugerville Loop! Red Horn!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday we will head out around Pflugerville in a clockwise version of this 65 mile route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3955052. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!
Sunday is our usual Coffee Shop ride to Red Horn. It is 50 miles and is at an endurance pace typically finishing around …
Captains Blog – 2/3/2017 – Love is in the air
by Sameer Gokhale | cycling.powweb.com
You blink and before you know it, January’s history and only 11 more months to the new year. February brings about a lot of love in everyone. No love was lost when my wife shot me down and informed me that I was not an expert rider on anything like I seemed to have suggested in my previous post. She showed me a pretty disturbing …
February DATES-Line Newsletter
by Kevin Vinson | doubledates.wildapricot.org
The February edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is now available online. Click …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
The Veloway has been repaved and is now open! Enjoy your weekend! #smoothriding #veloway pic.twitter.com/oUqFs8GmVe
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 4, 2017
Want to help us mark locations for bike racks in deep ellum? https://t.co/Q0v73haEtn
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) February 4, 2017
At Reveille Peak Ranch for the Texas High School Cycling League Race #1 with the Amarillo Interscholastic Cycling… https://t.co/mtwr2E0joK
— 24 in the Canyon (@24inthecanyon) February 3, 2017
Looks like it's going to be another rainy weekend, so there will be no Saturday Morning Ride. https://t.co/OVMdQx6uXr
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) February 3, 2017
Female cyclist that perished today was a physics professor at Rice. RIP https://t.co/NoRqONzOGu
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 3, 2017
Check out our fav. scenic routes to run or bike in #Houston! Psst.. they're on the #BayouGreenways: https://t.co/14sihtmgtb #SB51 #BayouCity pic.twitter.com/ir6vzHzY5w
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) February 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/Cyclistlaw/status/827543704961478657
Female cyclist was killed today, please be very careful when riding near a @METROHouston line. https://t.co/NFbL4YjFgj
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 3, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Country Ride From Forney to Rockwall – Forney, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP s… https://t.co/YtCIRDs0Rs
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2017