Texas Bicycling News Digest February 10th 2018
New Bastrop Bike Shop
kerryp | www.bikemojo.com
Just in case some of you were not aware, there is a new bike shop in Bastrop. Haven’t used him yet, but have heard some good things. So if you are out in the area and need some repairs, etc. Give ’em a try so we can keep him around. Pass the word.
Man convicted of attacking woman on bike trail sentenced to 17 years in prison
www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – A man charged with attacking a woman on a Northeast Side bike trail is heading to prison.
Terrell Jenkins was in the Bexar County Jail last year on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was charged with sexually assaulting a woman on the bike trails off Austin Highway.
DNA testing was used to connect Jenkins to the crime. …
Amarillo students compete state mountain bike league
By Shaie Williams | amarillo.com
Last weekend, 24 Amarillo area students traveled 900 miles round-trip to compete in an interscholastic mountain bike race as part of the Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League — a division of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.
The Tangle in Troy was held on the Sacket Family Ranch, private land a few miles east of Troy, just south of Waco. The Amarillo Yellowjackets competed in the race with 404 other racers. The entire Amarillo team is comprised of …
Texas 2018
By Mike Booth | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Getting Ready: The bikes
These photos show us on our Brompton bikes in Florida where, last winter, when we enjoyed a short circular tour from our base in Miami.
This year we fly from the UK to Dallas on the 19th of Feb. Our first ever visit to Texas so a lot of new places to visit. We hope to explore ,on our Brompton bikes, the immediate area from our Dallas base and fit in a short round trip tour. Hoping for mainly dry weather and a bit hotter than at home.
15-year-old bicyclist killed trying to cross Interstate 20 in Weatherford
Marc Ramirez | www.dallasnews.com
A teen trying to cross Interstate 20 in Weatherford on a bicycle fatally collided with a pickup Friday evening, police said.
Officers responded just after 8 p.m. to the accident, which took place on eastbound I-20 near mile marker 408. …
As part of project, Boy Scouts repair bikes for volunteers
By NADIA TAMEZ-ROBLEDO | www.brownsvilleherald.com
Volunteers at the Brownsville Bike Barn received a helping hand Saturday from Boy Scout Troop 6.
The scouts, led in the effort by 17-year-old Malcolm Mitchell-Bennett, built shelving and restored 15 bicycles to help ensure there are plenty for the facility to give away during National Bike Month in May. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
"Is bike share forcing Dallas to be a more bike friendly city? Yes." https://t.co/JeP8CkBvgq
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) February 11, 2018
Hey @Sysco we still haven't heard back from you and we keep getting more photos of your trucks in bike lanes. What gives? #anelephantneverforgets @ChicagoDOT @enforce940060 @BikeCHInorth @ErnestoLube @ChiCritMass @StreetsandSan pic.twitter.com/rFzJXghvxm
— Bike Lane Uprising® (@bikelaneuprise) February 10, 2018
Sun morning rides cancelled! temps in the mid 20s with moisture on the roads (some forecasts calling for… https://t.co/UtEIFZO8H1
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) February 10, 2018
While some learn how to become advocates inside; we have others learning to ride and staying safe. pic.twitter.com/8v9mexwB7F
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 10, 2018
Wheels down at 9 AM on Sunday morning: https://t.co/KYOvASoO60 pic.twitter.com/af5vZmxqBZ
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 10, 2018
It was 80 degrees yesterday. No matter! Getting after it fair or foul! pic.twitter.com/TqNegJrJGX
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 10, 2018
Please join us Monday evening. https://t.co/PtH9SgOspH https://t.co/EkrZkrEKCN
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 10, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Shiner GASP – Austin, TX https://t.co/jQ5civWXsyhttps://t.co/Fw3ZkLJMRN
The 2018 Shiner Bicycle Ride is a 100 mile bicycle ride starting in Austin and finishing at the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, TX and will be a celebration of Cinco de Mayo… https://t.co/f7DgDxIrEO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2018
New Event Pedal to Padre – Brownsville, TX https://t.co/nKttZOTeDF
Pedal to Padre, Inc. incorporated in 2017 and continues the Pedal to Padre tour which began in 1996. Our purpose is to provide a tour between Brownsville, TX and South Padre Island, T… https://t.co/OjIJUDFESv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2018