Texas Bicycling News Digest October 8th 2017
Bicyclist killed after hit by vehicle Saturday
By Lindsay Ellis | www.chron.com
A bicyclist was killed midday Saturday after a dark gray vehicle struck her and then fled, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The woman, whose identity investigators have not released, was traveling northbound in the 6800 block of the East Sam Houston Parkway in the outside lane of a feeder road, the agency said.
The car hit her from behind and drove away, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspected drunk driver hits cyclist, says he tried to call a cab during ACL
By Erin Cargile | kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A suspected drunk driver who hit a cyclist Friday night and is charged with leaving the scene told police he tried to get a cab first.
According to his arrest warrant, Zachary Davis, 39, told Austin police he should have never gotten behind the wheel and tried to call a cab, but the company told him because of the Austin City Limits Music Festival going on it was going to be a …
Man charged after cyclist injured in South Austin hit-and-run
By Mary Huber | www.mystatesman.com
A man was arrested Saturday after police say he struck a cyclist with his pickup truck and left the scene of the crash.
Zachary Davis, 39, was charged with intoxication assault and failure to stop and render aid.
According to an arrest affidavit, Davis had been driving in the 900 block of South First Street on Friday night when he struck a cyclist with his truck and drove away. An officer responded to the scene shortly after 9:30 p.m. and …
George W. Bush hosts Central Texas bike ride for wounded vets
By Rhyan Henson | www.kwtx.com
CRAWFORD, Tx. Former President George W. Bush hosted his seventh annual W100k Saturday morning at his ranch outside of Crawford.
Although it has been nearly a decade since Bush has been president, he rides every year to bring wounded veterans together for support.
He started the annual bike ride in 2011 to showcase the courage, commitment and resilience of the injured warriors.
“You hear thank you for your service and you come out here and truly see how many people haven’t forgotten about us,” Peter Way, a veteran said.
Way was injured in 2003 while serving in Afghanistan.
A few years later he …
Wounded Vets at Annual Bike Ride at George W Bush Ranch
www.usnews.com
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) — Military veterans injured during their service are participating in former President George W. Bush’s annual Warrior 100K bike ride at his Central Texas ranch.
Three buses brought 52 soldiers Saturday to Bush’s Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, about 20 miles (32.19 kilometers) west of Waco, for the seventh annual 100-kilometer (62.14-mile) ride on trails at the ranch. …
Bicyclists: Harassed by a motorist? Alert the Close Call Database
By Pam LeBlanc | www.mystatesman.com
Livestrong Challenge, Brews for Big Bend, AIDS Walk Austin all coming soon.
With about 15 years of bicycle commuting experience under my helmet, I’ve had my share of encounters with grumpy drivers, including a guy who raced up next to me before sunrise and yelled that I needed to grow up and get a car.
He needed to remember to share the road, but I’ve learned not to argue when I’m on an 18-pound metal frame and …
What She Said Fueled My Passion.
bikeaustin.org
What a journey! As they say, time flies when you’re having fun. When I started with Bike Austin in April, 2015 I was (still am) passionate about how infrastructure plays such an important role in our health as it creates pathways to healthy food, healthcare, school and work. This is why Bike Austin’s role is so important.
Step into my (cycling) shoes for a moment: A few weeks ago I went for a ride with my daughter, Sulema. Now that she’s a little older we rode from our place (Riverside/Pleasant Valley area) to see bicycle art (Ai Weiwei) and from there we went to the capitol building. She saw the protected bike facilities for the first time in the downtown area which also have bike …
Annual ride continues multiple sclerosis fundraising stride
By Jacob Beltran | www.mysanantonio.com
Chris Potter, 35, lumbered about dressed in a homemade “Groot†costume, a tree-like character from the film “Guardians of the Galaxy,†before he embarked on a two-day ride for multiple sclerosis.
Flanked by supporters and family posing as Guardians characters, bicyclists at the 28th annual Bike MS: Valero 2017 Ride to the River on Sunday flocked to them for a photo as they sought rest and an energy boost from bananas, water and similar snacks. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Downtown San Antonio,Texas pic.twitter.com/b52r61QVwN
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) October 8, 2017
If you’re at ACL come check out our booth! pic.twitter.com/NMvqxyHuiT
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 8, 2017
Only pic of me from lasts night's race ;-;
I was too busy shooting lmfao pic.twitter.com/ZRqFUEcUWA— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) October 8, 2017
Congrats to #RedBullLastStand fixie winners!
1 David Santos
2 Kevin Girkins
3 Tristan UhlUhl won 2017 #HH100 road & Girkins 2nd Omnium pic.twitter.com/t2kBLECSgS
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) October 8, 2017
George W. Bush leads 7th annual Warrior 100K https://t.co/1fO4KfppLq pic.twitter.com/FoVD6eeDzt
— KCENNews (@6NewsCTX) October 8, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Sweatin' Burnt Orange Bike Tour – https://t.co/oLJXC0pumA
The Sweatin' Burnt Orange Bike Tour, now in… https://t.co/mqL3J4JtxO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 9, 2017