Texas Bicycling News July 13th 2017
Bike ride from Dallas to Baton Rouge honors fallen first responders
www.katc.com
EUNICE, La. – A group of policemen, firemen and EMS workers are honoring first responders who have died in service.
The Texas Brotherhood Ride made a stop in Eunice today on their way to Baton Rouge from Dallas. The ride will take participants 6 days and 500 miles to finish. Organizers say the …
City commission votes to review gas proposal
By KAILA CONTRERAS | www.brownsvilleherald.com
During Tuesday’s Brownsville City Commission meeting, commissioners approved to suspend the July 20 effective date of the statement of intent of the Teas Gas Service to increase rates. …
… The commission also approved to execute an advanced funding agreement between the city and the Texas Department of Transportation regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements. …
90 for Dad Bike Ride still raising money for Hospice of Wichita Falls
The Archer County News
The route will take Dail Neely and the cyclists past his late parent’s former home in Archer City, Texas while raising money for Hospice of Wichita Falls.
USA Cycling Announces Spring 2017 Academic All-Star Class
www.usacycling.org
USA Cycling is pleased to announce the Spring 2017 class of Collegiate Academic All-Stars! The Spring 2017 class of students contains 56 athletes, all of whom competed at a USA Cycling National Championships while maintaining a high academic standard. Many of the riders in this class of All-Stars not only competed at a National Championship but also achieved a podium finish in the process. …
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Erica Allar – Piedmont College
Bill Ash – Midwestern State University
Peter Behm – Fort Lewis College
Evan Blankenship – Lindenwood University
Joshua Buchel – Midwestern State University …
Robin Camp intersection plan to illuminate bike lanes
by Jack | bicycleaustin.info
Interesting idea: [http://movabilityaustin.org/2017/07/new … his%20year](http://movabilityaustin.org/2017/07/new … his%20year) Lighting for bike lanes at intersections; triggered by riders.
by Red Falcon
Yes, this looks like a good idea. I followed the link and left this comment:
“Good idea, but the elephant in the room is unsafe motorists. Yes, let’s add these kinds of safety features, but how about we start taking drunk driving/hit and runs/ car aggression a whole lot more seriously. How about instead of people getting a slap on the wrist for hitting a cyclist/pedestrian/other driver we put these reckless drivers in prison for 10 years hard labor (first offense)? Let’s quit acting like …
This weekend’s rides: El Diablo! Russell’s!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday is Bicycle Sport Shop’s annual El Diablo ride! This will be the planned SRC ride this weekend. Check out the details (and the lovely face on the front page) here: https://goo.gl/HrGoi9 See you all at the Lamar store for the 7:30am departure!
Sunday we will head to a NEW coffee/pastry destination: Russell’s! The route is the same as …
Cycling team on 3,600-mile journey makes stop in Fort Worth
www.fox4news.com
FORT WORTH, Texas – The city of Fort Worth welcomed a philanthropic cycling team that made a stop in ‘Cowtown.’
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s philanthropy, The Ability Experience, funds the ride known as the Journey of Hope.
Cyclists ride cross country to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities. The team started in Long Beach, California, and will cycle all the way to Washington, D.C., a 3,600-mile journey. …
Drivers not respecting new bike lanes
By Michelle Pedraza | www.kgns.tv
LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – It’s been about three weeks since the city added some new bike lanes on San Bernardo for the cycling community to enjoy.
However, even though cyclist are proud they have new lanes they are also concerned about the safety of the lanes.
In just a short amount of time, cyclists have been …
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— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 13, 2017
8/5 Midnight Massacre will start and end in the Valley View town square. Registration is capped and we will sell… https://t.co/laOgkAoRpZ
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 13, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Honor Ride Houston – Wallis, TX https://t.co/WWO92U7VSKhttps://t.co/kYMuLSnNha
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New Event TX Trails & Ponytails (TTP) Women’s Skills Clinic – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/KhqFepJ9oi
McAllister… https://t.co/rxg5jdUDrM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 13, 2017