Longview police’s bicycle unit helps officers increase community visibility

By Clare McCarthy | www.news-journal.com

Officers Drew Allison and Alex Chorba rode their bicycles across the city Friday, meeting people and establishing connections within the community.
“There are multiple areas that I think benefit from community-based policing,” said Allison, one of the 16 patrol officers who make up the Longview Police Department’s bicycle unit. “Common interaction, whether …

BIG HEARTS: Abilene man pedals towards cause to help children

By: Brittany Pelletz | www.bigcountryhomepage.com

It’s not graffiti. It’s a safety measure for the upcoming Tour De Gap bicycle race in Buffalo Gap.
“Obviously, we don’t have the budget like the Tour de France right now, where they’ll have motorcycles and all sorts of safety vehicles accompany us, the cyclists but we want to make sure the cyclists have a fun and safe experience while they’re doing this,” says Mark Spurlock, Tour de Gap organizer.
That’s one of the reasons why Mark Spurlock takes it upon himself to get the job done before the rubber …

Friday Night Beginner Ride – Bull Creek Trails

Friday, Jul 28, 2017, 6:00 PM

Location details are available to members only.

19 Mountain Bikers Went

Hey folks,We will start out on a short little track that is very smooth and easy. (a slight step up from Lady Bird Lake paths) If the group is up to the challenge, we can take on some additional trails with minor climbs and some rougher sections.Pace is as slow as the slowest rider.We will be riding some of the paths near the Bull Creek area. I …

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Video: Nearly 2k cyclists ride in 26th Collin County Classic

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A large crowd of cyclists came out for one of the biggest and most supported rides in North Texas Saturday morning. Nearly 2,000 cyclists participated in the Collin County Classic Bike Rally. The Plano event is in it’s 26th year at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve.
The distances for the …

Social bicyclists: Casual ride promotes health, community

By TRAVIS M. WHITEHEAD | www.valleymorningstar.com

HARLINGEN — Angie Rodriguez sat on her bicycle, waiting to begin a casual ride through town.
“It’s great exercise,” said Rodriguez, 52, whose grandson sat in a cart connected to her bike.
“I think this is really good for the community,” she added, waiting in the parking lot of the Harlingen Public Library with about …

Texas Bicycling from Twitter

20 miles down. @hotternhell100 training. @ White Rock Dallas https://t.co/6uP3znOmfu

— Chris Glasscock 🏃🏻‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️ (@ctopher73) July 22, 2017

They're off! Thousands of riders participating in the Collin Classic Bike Rally. 100% of proceeds go to Boys & Girls Club of Collin County pic.twitter.com/IgyHRRZQLM

— Shannon Murray (@ShannonMFox4) July 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/888915055386951681

https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/888840880223924224

Enjoy the ride. pic.twitter.com/HAKUtfK0zG

— Dillon TenBrink (@DillTen) July 22, 2017