Texas Bicycling News Digest June 5th 2018
Arrest Warrants Issued for Suspects who Shot Bicyclist in Abilene
By Sam Fowler | sanangelolive.com
ABILENE, TX– Abilene police have issued two arrest warrants for suspects wanted in connection to the …
Found some hidden Walls behind Eisenhower park
Brian Cho | www.strava.com
Video: Woman charged after fatally hitting bicyclist on Galveston street
abc13.com
GALVESTON, Texas ( KTRK) — Galveston police say a woman ran over two people on bicycles, killing one of them.
Five bicyclists were riding down 69th Street towards the seawall around 10 p.m. Monday. Police say the woman turned onto the street near Weis and hit two of them.
Both injured cyclists were taken to UTMB, where one victim later died. The victim who died has been identified as Marco Beltran, a recent graduate of the …
2018 Texas Cup XC Mtn Bike Series
www.tmbra.org
13th Annual Camp Eagle Classic
Rocksprings, TX
Sept. 1-2
26th Annual Piney Hills Classic
Ruston, LA
Sept. 15-16
San Angelo Race
San Angelo, TX
Sept. 29-30
Bryan/College Station Race
Bryan/College Station, TX
Oct. 13-14
Cameron Park Blowout
Waco, TX
Oct. 21
20th Huntsville Classic p/b Bike Barn
honoring Dave Boyd & Kevin Koen
Huntsville, TX
Nov. 4
EDITORIAL: Sad Ending: One of Texas’ premier cycling events comes to an inglorious end
lufkindailynews.com
The decision to cancel the Pineywoods Purgatory is an inglorious end for one of Texas’ premier cycling events.
UT cyclists riding through Denton County on world’s longest charity ride
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
A group of University of Texas students will be riding through Denton County on Wednesday during the world’s longest charity bike ride.
Nearly 70 cyclists left Austin on Friday to begin the Texas 4000, the world’s longest charity bike ride. The 70-day ride covers more than 4,000 miles as the riders head toward Anchorage, Alaska.
The Texas 4000 is an 18-month leadership development program at UT that engages communities in the fight against cancer and the bike ride is its cornerstone event. Riders train for about …
Video: UT students ride through Aggieland to support cancer fight
By Clay Falls | www.kbtx.com
BRYAN, Tex. (KBTX) – 21 University of Texas students and recent graduates rode through Bryan and College Station for a good cause.
They are part of Texas 4000, a summer long bike ride from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska. They are riding for cancer survivors as well as raising money for cancer research. The local Brazos Valley Texas Exes Alumni Chapter hosted …
Video: Waco: Students take 4,000-mile bike ride to raise cancer research funds
By Julie Hays | www.kwtx.com
WACO, Texas (KWTX) Two-dozen college students who plan to bike 4,000 miles in 70 days to raise money for cancer research made a stop this week in Central Texas, where they were welcomed by complete strangers.
“Waco was incredible,†University of Texas senior from Kate Bomar of Houston said.
“Just walking into Midway, they had water and bananas and we took an ice bath which was amazing. We slept in the dance room …
Video: Dallas City Council to Tackle Bike Issue
www.nbcdfw.com
The City of Dallas is moving closer to a plan to cut down on bikes littering the city.
The need to regulate these dockless shared bikes has become apparent after five competing companies introduced their bicycles in Dallas last year with riders free to leave the bikes wherever they choose.
The city first started working on a plan in August, on Wednesday the Dallas City Council will discuss an ordinance plan. …
Kingwood bike shop Tailwind Bicycles keeps cyclists moving
By Rosemary Smith | communityimpact.com
Seven years ago, John Vondra discovered he had a passion for cycling, which led to him opening Tailwind Bicycles of Kingwood on W. Lake Houston Parkway last November.
Vondra—a former morning radio program producer—said in the midst of quitting his job and recovering from a divorce, cycling helped him clear his head, meet new friends and lose weight.
“A lot of the enjoyment is from the social aspect, meeting people from all walks of life and learning from them,†Vondra said. “It also keeps me in shape, and it’s fun.†…
South Texas Cities Are Developing An Extensive Trail Network To Help Improve Residents’ Health
Gail Delaughter | www.houstonpublicmedia.org
After establishing a medical school a few years ago in the Rio Grande Valley, researchers with the University of Texas made an alarming finding in Cameron County. About one in three people has diabetes, driven primarily by a high rate of obesity.
Brownsville City Commissioner Rose Gowen, a physician herself, said the region could save millions on medical costs if residents were …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Great to be back on a bike, for just the second time since @BPMS150. This time I was joined by family and a dear friend as we biked the trail from Amherst, MA to Northampton and back. #MS #cycling #MSWarrior #MultipleSclerosis #Amherst pic.twitter.com/3asej62txO
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) June 6, 2018
Oklahoma City was fun! Check out our photo gallery from this past weekend's @OKCProAmClassic on our FB page here: https://t.co/648karKs5x #okcproamclassic #okproam #iamspecialized #hyperthreads pic.twitter.com/TJ9H2OQFKo
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) June 5, 2018
Bicycle Skills Class – https://t.co/g6xNt7ceYt pic.twitter.com/WcxEGA9Gxh
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 5, 2018
Beautiful ride with friends pic.twitter.com/sDSloNiCNT
— Rick Moya (@rick_moya) June 5, 2018
I'm primarily a roadie, so every time I enter a gravel race I start my pre-race planning by getting back to basics and asking myself exactly how can I make this event worse for everyone.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) June 5, 2018
Are you ready for this weekend? https://t.co/Rt5JKwHQx7
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 5, 2018
what does your company do when it’s 100 degrees outside? @thehotelemma rides bikes 💪ðŸ¼ðŸš² #workgoals #bikeshare pic.twitter.com/Un46dQxLSc
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) June 5, 2018
We are starting this day energized after an awesome Board meeting last night!! Huge thanks to our special guests that joined us for the evening…we appreciate your presence and passions!! Shout out to High Brew Coffee… https://t.co/OMWLvLPaC4
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) June 5, 2018
Driver runs over 2 bicyclists on dark Galveston street – If you're going to be riding at night make sure you have front and rear lights. Also wear light colored clothing to increase your visibility in the dark.https://t.co/TnhBQrRvGi
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 5, 2018
McAllen has many gems 💎 across the city. Help others #ExploreMcAllen by sharing your favorite spots that are fun and a great way to stay fit by walking, playing, or cycling. #SeeMoreInMcAllen #EnjoyMcAllen #BikeMcAllen pic.twitter.com/TEFkPjzgSB
— Metro McAllen (@MetroMcAllen) June 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/Indy_Austin/status/1003426284406497282
Now that’s some Mornin Moots! #moots #bikeoftheday #roadbike https://t.co/lcYrYUNI6X pic.twitter.com/mpjGhcs4md
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) June 5, 2018
Cool to see local legend @speedyace and Mountain bike legend @geoffkabush together at #dk200 @Regrann from @speedyace – Riding w @geoffkabush most of the day @ #dk200 Irony or Destiny? #chasethechaise to each their own.. https://t.co/ENHVGV5P6N pic.twitter.com/PPKX4HNfqd
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) June 5, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ride with RBM's New Group Ride (and Donut Run) – McKinney, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/uYiLMQdx0N
This is a combined ride with Richardson Bike Mart to kickoff their new ride groups in McKinney. Wi… https://t.co/Xe3owCToZb
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 6, 2018
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/T1aaAeE764
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/p5nEWrvEXL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 6, 2018
New Event Bicycle Traffic Safety And Road Skills – Houston, TX https://t.co/FUvF8EJz9Y
This education course is reserved for BikeHouston members and is designed to enhance your skills and confidence while riding a bike in traffic. You will leave the c… https://t.co/eKfGIGggIe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 6, 2018