Texas Bicycling News Digest May 13th 2018
Harvest Happenings – May 2018
Page Austin | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
Doing life in a community like Harvest can impact you in ways you couldn’t imagine. We have created a culture where neighbors not only know each other but walk alongside each other in good and bad times. They care for one another in ways that an outsider looking in can’t comprehend.
We were most recently reminded of this through the Adams family. John, Michell, and their two children Sam and Sophie moved to Harvest in September 2016. The family quickly adapted into the Harvest family. Sam is often found riding his bike around Harvest hunting for spiders or talking to the Northlake Police officers…his hero is Officer Cody Long. Sam wants to grow up and be an officer just like him. …
NPD to hike up presence on trails
By NICOLE BRADFORD | dailysentinel.com
A reassuring presence on the city’s hike and bike trails is among goals moving forward of the Nacogdoches Police Department, Chief Jim Sevey told city leaders during a city council report.
Houston is running out of ghost bikes [Essay]
Mary Filley | www.houstonchronicle.com
May is National Bike Month, when everyone is encouraged everywhere to get out there and ride. But for many traffic-challenged Houstonians, this means that May is also “Why Is That Damn Cyclist In Front Of Me” Month.
Or “If You’re Dumb Enough To Get On A Bike And Ride Houston’s Streets, Then It’s Not The Driver’s Fault When You Get Fatally Struck By A Vehicle” Month.
We hear you. And we see you troll the comment section online after every …
Ride of Silence
Women On Wheels Central Texas | www.strava.com
6:00 PM Wednesday
Meet Up Spot City Hall, 312 W Ave G, Nolanville, TX
The Ride of Silence is a free ride, 12 mph Max. Held during National Bike Month. Raises awareness to motorists, police and public officials that cyclists have a legal right to public roadways. Also celebrates and honors the lives of cyclists who’ve been injured or killed while riding on public roadways. Wear helmets, follow rules of the road. Remain silent during the ride. Come show your support. Arrive approximately 5:30pm at Nolanville City Hall. Ride begins at 6pm.
5 trails to explore in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto
By Iain Oldman and Kirby Killough | communityimpact.com
Old Settlers Park Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3.30 miles
Trail type: Paved
Activities: Walking, Running, Biking and Fishing
Unique features: Old Settlers Aerodrome; catch a home run ball behind Dell Diamond
Brushy Creek Trail
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Distance: 3.06 miles
Trail type: Paved; gravel
Activities: Walking, Running, Biking and Fishing
Unique features: Cycling trail …
Podcast: From Tragedy: Texas Boy Starts Bike Helmet Safety Non-Profit
cms.klove.com
ROCKWALL, Texas (K-LOVE News – George Rath) – The weather is turning nicer and kids are doing kid things outside. Like riding bikes. It’s May, which is National Bicycle Safety Month. One way to reduce the possibility of injury while riding a bike is wearing a helmet. A tragic accident led a young Texas boy to spread the word about bike safety and start the non-profit organization ‘Just Cuz Helmets Matter.’ …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
We did a test run of the Ghost Track Crossing Ride last week! pic.twitter.com/UJvI1xS9xq
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) May 13, 2018
Sunday therapy ride with Coach Craig.… https://t.co/EVzXwZtPOH
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) May 13, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) May 13, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) May 13, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) May 13, 2018
IMPORTANT: RACE WILL BE HELD ON *WEDNESDAY* THIS WEEK MAY 16!
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) May 13, 2018
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/ygcb3mO61O #beaverracing #cycling #fitness #motivation #bike #stravacycling #strava pic.twitter.com/0YlhwxP8eL
— Randy Rangel (@Randysbike1717) May 13, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM – Richardson, TX TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM at Richardson, TXhttps://t.co/Jw3w7oHedbhttps://t.co/huzwjfa4nz
Category Distance Start Fee Prizes Field Limit
 A RACE- P-1-2-3 60 minutes 7:10 PM $20 CASH AND MERCHANDISE 75… https://t.co/tThqX9qvZx— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 13, 2018