Texas Bicycling News Digest May 29th 2018
Kyle police ask for help identifying driver who killed bicyclist
By: Jennifer Kendall | www.fox7austin.com
HAYS COUNTY, Texas – Police in Kyle are looking for a driver they believe hit and killed a bicyclist on the I-35 Frontage Road.
53-year-old John William Lyon was found dead on the side of the road Sunday. The driver who hit him has yet to be located.
Police said based on debris at the scene, they are looking for a grey 2009 or 2010 Kia Optima. …
With great courage and commitment
By DENISE M. BARAN–UNLAND | www.theherald-news.com
Despite her own health issues, former New Lenox resident Tracy R. Sefcik took a 61-day solo bicycle journey to raise money for veterans
Sefcik did so by biking across the country from San Diego California to St. Augustine, Florida.
She rode 49 of the 61 days she was gone, approximately 65 to 75 miles a day, a journey that took two years to plan.
She called her event “Cross Country Cycle 4 Vets” and said it was her way of helping fellow veterans, as well as first responders, and thanking them for their “sacrifices and commitments.” …
HBC Memorial Day Ride. A Salute to Those who Serve!
Justus Kay | www.strava.com
Kate’s Ride 2018 – Cyclemeter
Gary Ramsey | www.strava.com
Memorial Day Ride
Ed Bustillos | www.strava.com
Gravel Map
June Bug | www.bikemojo.com
Gravel Map. People ride gravel roads all around the US and then post the route to this map.
Re-striping for safety
By Nicolette Perrone | www.ktre.com
AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) – Amarillo’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee says it’s making strides in their plans to re-stripe roads in the area.
The group says creating bike lanes isn’t just safety for those on two wheels.
The advisory lanes can benefit those riding on four wheels as well as pedestrians. …
Video: Brindley Trail: Mountain biker’s paradise in the heart of Sugar Land
Molly O’Connor | abc13.com
SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) — Sugar Land has become a mountain biker’s paradise with several dozen miles of hike and bike trails for families to enjoy.
The Justin Petersen Brindley Trail in Sugar Land Park is just one of the many hike and bike trails in Sugar Land making it a popular destination for beginner, intermediate and even advanced riders. …
Long distance bike ride raises money for fallen first responders
Author: Royden Ogletree | www.12newsnow.com
The Texas Brotherhood Ride, a long distance bike ride raising money for fallen first responders, stops in Deweyville on their way to San Antonio. …
City proposes turning Tyrrell Park Community Center into tourism facility
www.beaumontenterprise.com
Beaumont city council on Tuesday proposed renovating a portion of the Tyrrell Park Community Center and turning it into a tourism facility that could promote birding, golf and bike riding.
City Manager Kyle Hayes said a proposal for a selective demolition of the 12,700 square foot facility that he put before council in February was denied 4-3 by the state’s landmark commission. That “selective demolition,†which called for the removal of what’s left of the roof and …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
One of PACC’s most prestigious wins over the 2018 Memorial Day weekend of racing is in the 40+ category. One of the toughest out there folks. BOBBIE ETHERIDGE took a podium here on the overall. WOW!
Plano Cycling &… https://t.co/oYEoSTQrlB
— Team PACC (@teampacc) May 30, 2018
A good day for a ride in @league citytx pic.twitter.com/8kHNAV6XQo
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) May 30, 2018
Riding out of this 100 degree weather like ✌ðŸ¼#summertime pic.twitter.com/yB17sfq3Js
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) May 30, 2018
Ride over to us at Blue Star, we have plenty of art galleries and restaurants to keep you cool & occupied in the AC! https://t.co/lL9BYdtlwE
— Blue Star Arts (@BlueStarComplex) May 30, 2018
Time to get hot and dirty. Pump up your kiddo’s tires and get them out to ADVMX in Del Valle. U10 6pm. Juniors 10-18 6:30pm. ALL 18 and under are FREE. Coach Mike will ride with he U15 kiddos in the 6:30 race to keep ‘me safe. 👊 https://t.co/nBpANayyE0
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) May 29, 2018
Check out our "Pedal in Park 2018" photo album via FB.. https://t.co/emHSocY9ox pic.twitter.com/jHpAjMapNh
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) May 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/1001516467622424581
We saw some awesome bike jerseys and kits this year at the BP MS 150. Let's see your jersey from this year's ride! #bpms150 #shareyourjersey Photos: @jennmbow @marcialespinoza @tobincbort @hurtsdonutcompany on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/B6zqA4uXOt
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) May 29, 2018
In a group ride yesterday and 2 buddies crashed. Ambulance and fire truck on scene. 20 bikes laying on both sides of road, all of us standing around in ditch looking for shade from TX heat. Traffic slowed. Some jackass honked. That's how much motorists hate cyclists.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) May 29, 2018
Two subcommittees were created by the Bicycle Advisory Committee to address Infrastructure and Education. Equitable distribution of new bike infrastructure and safety of vulnerable road users will be core components of both subcommittees. https://t.co/CqbnxWggoL
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) May 29, 2018
Bicycle Advisory Committee's Infrastructure Subcommittee will meet Thursday, May 31, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, at 611 Walker 6th Floor. The agenda is posted athttp://houstonbikeplan.org/bicycle-advisory-committee/.
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) May 29, 2018
If you cycle, there are a few spots for inexpensive showers and lockers spread throughout downtown. Not to mentions commercial gyms. @mellowjohnnys, @StDavidsChurch, @UTRecSports
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) May 29, 2018
Saturday rides rolling at 7am starting this week! Worried about getting up early – first check that the high on Saturday is still projected to be 105. Heat kills! Lets get back early and sit by the pool, knowing we got… https://t.co/uL0BL5FFBb
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) May 29, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Summer Sizzling Short Track – Seguin, TX Summer Sizzling Short Track at Seguin, TXhttps://t.co/RRBI5eCJ90
Men's A Race45 minutes11:45 AM$20250.00 Cash Payout Top 3
Men's A Race Short Track 45 minutes + 1 Lap
Ladie's A Race35 minutes… https://t.co/HLXeNbSdiO— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 29, 2018
New Event Chappell Hill North Chappell Hill, TX https://t.co/EyXXJhxYnp
Starter: Ronald
Route to be determined at ride start, store in Independence, shorter options possible if the weather is too hot.
8am ride start
To get there, take Highway 290… https://t.co/jK7ZgOFW8Q— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 30, 2018
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/4JRCwXizAQ
We're riding out at 8 AM for summer!
A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Cree… https://t.co/TfEb0K8QpF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 30, 2018