Texas Bicycling News Digest May 12th 2018
Columbus Lions Club Rolling Hills Challenge Bike Ride
Justus Kay | www.strava.com
Longs creek ride
Ed Bustillos | www.strava.com
Chuy Dropped Me!
Francisco Simas | www.strava.com
Bicyclist dies after being struck by SAPD patrol car Friday night on the South Side
By Madalyn Mendoza | zestynews.com
A man in his 60s is dead after San Antonio Police say he disregarded a traffic sign and rode his bicycle through an intersection on the South Side and was struck by an SAPD cruiser responding to a call.
A man is dead after San Antonio police say he disregarded a stop sign while riding his bicycle through a South Side intersection and was struck by an SAPD patrol car.
The Bexar County Examiner’s Office reported Saturday afternoon that David Arredondo, 69, died from blunt force trauma. …
Erik Bikes Across America (Southern Tier)
By Erik Soballe | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Navasota to New Waverly: Drive to Houston
Thursday May 3, 2018, 44 miles (71 km) – Total so far: 1,832 miles (2,949 km)
Today was a short bike through the Sam Houston national forest. It was smooth, flat, and shaded. Got an early start since the plan is to drive to Manvel in the afternoon and spend a day with Kristina’s cousin and her family.
The national forest …
New Waverly to Shepherd, TX
Sunday May 6, 2018, 35 miles (57 km) – Total so far: 1,868 miles (3,006 km)
Got a late afternoon start due to the drive from Manvel. It was hot and sunny. In the high 80s, the humidity is …
Shepherd to Silsbee: More dogs
Monday May 7, 2018, 69 miles (110 km) – Total so far: 1,936 miles (3,116 km)
Ride was fine, more dogs as I entered Silsbee. Nothing else to report.
Silsbee to Deridder, LA: Welcome to Louisiana
Tuesday May 8, 2018, 82 miles (132 km) – Total so far: 2,018 miles (3,248 km)
Today’s ride was mostly uneventful. A lot of logging trucks, and very flat ground. It felt great to cover territory at 15-16 mph. I think there were several stretches for 10+ miles without a turn.
Today I stopped in Deridder. My wife and I took some time to tour the sights. We went to …
Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center hosts BikeFest
By Dana Morris | www.ktre.com
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MIDLAND, TX (KWES) -Â The Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center hosted their annual BikeFest on the morning of May 12.
The event attracted dozens of families for a fun filled morning featuring a handful of activities for children.
The event started with a bike parade, where kids got the opportunity to safely ride down streets closed off by police.
One parent, Brigette Thoma, told us how much she appreciated the safety measures taken. …
Riding Along The Rio Grande
By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com
From the last to today: Orange, TX
I wasn’t going to make any more entries until I had accumulated 1000 miles, but tonight’s experience was too much for me…
It’s the Wild West. I have certainly never seen this scene in a Philadelphia bar!!! My nievate is challenged. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Hey @train … thanks for providing the sound track for today’s bike ride!!! #GoodTunes! pic.twitter.com/kL5U3gd6s9
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) May 13, 2018
Just posted a photo https://t.co/IgkWaSSXAm
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) May 12, 2018
Quick little 48-mike #bike ride this morning was a great way to kickstart the day. #SaturdayMorning #cycling
— Karen B. (@KarenRBarb) May 12, 2018
It takes a lot of people to make the #BPMS150 a success. This season we had a great intern, Marc Parra. Marc is a student at the University of Houston studying Sports Administration and Business. He has been a great asset to our team this bike season! pic.twitter.com/yShffOlIuh
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) May 12, 2018
Happy Mother's Day to all our EPC Mothers..
Quick Ride to Scenic Drive
Meet Big 8 8am https://t.co/osq6txTeNN— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) May 12, 2018
Riding our bicycles and checking out historical homes and buildings in @BrownsvilleRGV! #BiciTheCity pic.twitter.com/8RqUwYA8PF
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) May 12, 2018
Ride of Silence honors cyclists killed or injured doing what they love https://t.co/jtKE14cA13 pic.twitter.com/VTXsikceP8
— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) May 12, 2018
Our event "Pedal in the Park" is being held at the brand new Confluence Park! Have you been yet? May 19th, 9am-12 pic.twitter.com/AMzfaOtD97
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) May 12, 2018
With so many reasons to ride, what’s yours? #BikeMonth rolls into Week 3 with all kinds of reasons to get out there and ride!! Check out a list at https://t.co/pTvwQ0LMja pic.twitter.com/iK0rO8QW54
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 12, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Pfun Biking – Pflugerville, TX Explore Pflugerville trails on a bike! Stay active and engage with like-minded Pf Seniors. Bike rides average 4-8 miles over variable terrain. *Bikes …
For Information Click Here: /for-visitors/event-calendar?it… https://t.co/u64fNegr2a— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 12, 2018
New Event Columbus-Weimar, Northern Loop – Columbus, TX https://t.co/cxIg8xrNPf
STARTER: Ronald
We'll ride the NORTHERN LOOPS today, store in Weimar, ca. 43 miles. Shorter options possible.
This ride has several options between 24 and 58 miles, wi… https://t.co/6OiGfG40Ri— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 12, 2018