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Texas Bicycling News August 24th 2017

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New research provides clearer picture of fatal bike crashes nationwide

By Dick Uliano | wtop.com


WASHINGTON — A study by State Farm for the Governors Highway Safety Association warns about the rising number of bicyclist deaths and offers recommendations to improve safety when cars and bikes share the road.
“We’ve got fatalities going up after a period of decline,” said Chris Mullen, director of technology research at State Farm. “In 2015 (the latest year data are available), over 800 bicyclists were killed, and that’s up over 12 percent from the previous year.”
Percentage-wise, bicyclists had the largest increase of fatalities among all the …

Cyclist hit nearby

by KD5NRH | www.bikeforums.net

Not much in the way of details yet, but it appears to have been a 12 year old boy, riding home from school. US281, about a mile NW of Hico TX. Air evac, but not sure if he was taken to D/FW or Waco. He’s awake and alert, but they’re waiting for CT scan results.
75mph highway, but that section has a wide, and usually rideable shoulder. No word on whether he was trying to cross, avoiding an obstacle, or if the car veered onto the shoulder.
Just saw an update that he has no broken bones, and may be discharged tonight if there’s no indication of concussion or serious soft tissue injury. …

Bike MS: Valero Ride to the River

radionb.com

SAN ANTONIO, TX — More than 1,600 cyclists are expected to raise over $1.5M to help people affected by MS at the 28th Annual Bike MS: Valero Ride to the River Presented by H-E-B, a 2 day, up to 161-mile journey. The ride takes place on October 7 – 8 when cyclists pedal from San Antonio to New Braunfels, including fun and interactive rest stops along the south Texas and hill country route.

Bike MS, hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, attracts nearly 100,000 participants nationwide in more than 80 rides. To date, Bike MS cyclists, volunteers, …

Video: Vendors set up for HHH Consumer Show

Torin Halsey | www.timesrecordnews.com


The 37th Annual Hotter’N Hell Hundred began coming to life Wednesday afternoon at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall as vendors began setting up their booths offering a wide variety of cycling gear, clothing, accessories and other merchandise. …

Cooler weather to make Saturday less than Hotter’N Hell

John Ingle | www.timesrecordnews.com

Cyclists expecting to test their mettle against the typical blazing North Texas heat during Hotter’N Hell this Saturday might be a little disappointed, but not by much.
The region has been pitched in a period of cooler temperatures and sporadic rainfall for several days now, and that trends will continue over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
Matthew Day, a NWS meteorologist, said rain chances and cooler-than-average …

Bike ride “Tour de taco:#47” Crucial Matter Un-hosted

Friday, Sep 1, 2017, 7:00 PM

Market Square Park
300 Travis Street Houston, TX

1 Outdoor Adventurers Went

Un-hosted, I have to work early the next day. Post comments when you arrive to meet others. Ride 15 miles, give or take. We will meet at Market Square on the corner of Milam and Congress. In the ground is a sign in tile “Hat Store” next to the dog park across from Barnaby’s Café. Parking option? City of Houston Lot “H” next to Fonde’ recreation cen…

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August Humid’N Hell Social Ride

by Shwimp | www.reddit.com

When: August 27th
Time: 9:30am
Where: The LOT ( 7530 E Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas 75214 )
Did you ride Hotter’N Hell on Saturday and think “man my legs need a break?” Well think again! It’s recovery ride time!
We will be meeting up at The LOT (near the back trail entrance) for a casual no drop cruise around White Rock Lake and then grabbing some brunch and drinks after.
Wheels down and ready to roll by …

2017 Rockstacker Challenge 10/28

Permian Basin Bicycle Association | www.pbbatx.com

The 2017 Rockstacker Challenge is scheduled for October 28th at the Odessa Mountain Bike Park. Please add it to your schedule. We hope you will come out and participate as a racer, volunteer, or spectator. We plan to start the race around 9 am and will have divisions for all skill levels. Stay tuned for additional information.

OMBP Work Day 8/26

Permian Basin Bicycle Association | www.pbbatx.com

For those of you staying local this weekend, a group of us are having a work day at the Odessa Mountain Bike Park to get the trails back into shape. We will start at 8:30am Saturday (8-26-17) morning and work for a few hours. Planning on riding after that as well so bring your bike. We will probably start making this a monthly thing so stay tuned for the next one. Please join us and bring friends!

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