Texas Bicycling News Digest April 21st 2018
Child on bike struck by vehicle in NE Austin
cbsaustin.com
AUSTIN, Texas — A child was transported to the hospital after being struck while riding their bike Saturday afternoon, authorities say.
Austin-Travis County EMS received a call around 3:15 p.m. of the collision. Medics responded to the 1000 block of East Rundberg, just east of I-35. …
Video: Stolen bike has sentimental meaning for North Dallas man
Author: Demond Fernandez | www.wfaa.com
“It’s not just some bike,” Harper explained. “It means a good bit more to me than that.”
DALLAS — It’s been a tough week for Stiles Harper. Some unidentified thief stole a bike that was mounted and locked on the back of Harper’s SUV on Tuesday.
â€It’s not just some bike,†Harper explained. “It means a good bit more to me than that.â€
The bike belonged to Harper’s dad. The man owned it for more than 15 years and rode the …
Concerns over Stanton bike lanes
www.kvia.com
EL PASO, Texas – The Camino Real Regional Mobile Authority is adding the region’s first two-way bike lane, as part of the ongoing El Paso Streetcar project. As the project is closer to becoming finalized, drivers are learning to adjust to the change in traffic and so are bicyclists. …
Out on bicycle ride built for two
Melissa McCaghren | www.brenhambanner.com
Tandem bike riders enjoy a trip through Independence Friday afternoon during the Southwest Tandem Rally. The event, hosted by Houstonians on Tandems Together, will also do rides in Burton and Chappell Hill this weekend.
McLennan County law enforcement officials prepare for statewide memorial ride
By KRISTIN HOPPA | www.wacotrib.com
With 150 miles in front of them, a group of McLennan County law enforcement officials and supporters will pedal with cause May 4 and 5 for the fourth annual Texas Police Officers Memorial Ride.
The local group will join dozens of departments for the annual memorial bicycle ride between San Antonio and Austin in support of the Concerns of Police Survivors nonprofit. The nationwide organization …
Cruising Route 66
By Janice Branham and Barry Branham | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 18: Groom to Amarillo TX: Flying across the Panhandle
Friday April 20, 2018, 64 miles (103 km) – Total so far: 932 miles (1,500 km)
Justin, our host in Groom, has a side gig at Outdoor Element, a bike shop in Amarillo. He was kind enough to haul our panniers in to the shop today so we could ride unfettered of the load. What fun! We sailed on tailwinds up to 32 mph, coasting along with no traffic on straight roads. Our average reached 15.8 over the first 40 miles.
Riding closer to the city was less fun on …
Two Timing Texas Tour
By Richard Hoeg | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 18: Crockett Loop: Smart at Age 62
Saturday April 21, 2018, 36 miles (58 km) – Total so far: 743 miles (1,196 km)
Us old folks can learn how to use this new fangled technology. When the weather app my smartphone indicated possible heavy rain today, we monitored the situation. When yesterday the weather forecast for today still showed extremely wet, we decided let’s do Crockett! Thus, we are hunkered down for two nights in the …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Spent the day with the love of my life again 🚲💕 pic.twitter.com/VMi8Sxd1Uk
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) April 21, 2018
Sights from today's ride at Mission Trails…..#MissionTrails pic.twitter.com/5qzzsjBIUH
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 21, 2018
Bike World Southside: Sunday A.M. Group Ride! We're heading to Halcyon Southtown tomorrow.
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) April 22, 2018
I posted a new video to Facebook https://t.co/UpPih2UGBp
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) April 22, 2018
Remember tomorrow is Fiesta Wildflower bicycle ride in San Antonio,Texas ,
Great day to ride weather should be perfect , Ride is WELL planned with SAG , stops . pic.twitter.com/PbSv04LqHc— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) April 21, 2018
Summary of MSU TT: I went my fastest but I still got the lastest
— Texas A&M Cycling (@tamucycling) April 21, 2018
We hope to see you tomorrow at 8 AM: https://t.co/2NE0gbfX8G pic.twitter.com/lU3Hoa8MYK
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) April 21, 2018
Check 2018 DUORDIE Duathlon results.https://t.co/is4SujMVW1
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) April 21, 2018
Olaf's Sunshine Garage may not be complete, but the bike wash is open! pic.twitter.com/i2TFcA5gza
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) April 21, 2018
Cycling is a great way to exercise and take in all the beautiful scenery here in Irving. April 28 we're celebrating the benefits of biking! Make plans to come out to Bicycle Fest at North Lake College. https://t.co/V0gBgi71if pic.twitter.com/v9JC7H6knR
— City of Irving (@thecityofirving) April 21, 2018
Saturday events for @MidwesternState SCCC Conference Championship.
Road races are Sunday.
Go @MSUCyclingTeam @Ameless_F @aissirb_m @PabloCesarCruz @Joshua_Buchel @shipleysuzanne1 pic.twitter.com/BPft5Gv5Fv— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) April 20, 2018
Cyclists are very particular about the height of their socks.https://t.co/Z7UmFPuuyi
— Active.com (@active) April 21, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event McAllister [10 Miles] — Very Slow Ride (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/qu1MpwsbnN
Ride for the very slow beginners. If you have been hesitant to come out to a ride beca… https://t.co/F9AjLoRXyu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 22, 2018