Texas Bicycling News Digest June 11th 2018
Bicyclist struck, killed by dump truck in Taylor
Drew Knight | www.kvue.com
TAYLOR, Texas — A bicyclist was killed Monday in Taylor, Texas, after being struck by a dump truck on North Main Street, police said.
According to the Taylor Police Department, officials responded around 3:06 p.m. to the collision at the intersection at Sixth and North Main Street. Police said the bicyclist suffered massive internal and head injuries after being ran over. Michael Webb, 40, of …
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Sat, June 16, 2018 8:00 AM Willow Park, Tx
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Hey there! Here are some upcoming rides this week…
Tuesday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Tues Night Smackdown
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Handlebar Cyclery TNW
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
HAM: Taco Tuesday
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
McIntyre’s Sprint Zone Wednesday
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 @ 6:20 PM
West Bike Scene @ Sun & Ski Memorial Mall
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Memorial Park Crit Series
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
SUGAR LAND WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORLDS
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)
Thursday, June 14, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Thurs Night Smackdown
Thursday, June 14, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Catalina Ride
Thursday, June 14, 2018 @ 5:30 AM
Alkek Championship Series
Friday, June 15, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Road Group Ride: Pearland Cycling Club
Saturday, June 16, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Blue Agave Cycling Ride @ Society Cycle Works
Saturday, June 16, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Cool Cat 45 Miler
Saturday, June 16, 2018 @ 7:00 AM
Bike Barn – Champions
Sunday, June 17, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Bike MS rides to Lubbock, July 21-22
By Karin McCay | www.kcbd.com
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) –
Bike MS is the largest fundraising bike series in the world. It’s the reason we will see hundreds of cyclists on the road later this summer riding more than 100 miles to raise money to support people affected by multiple sclerosis.
Already, more than 250 cyclists are ready to make the two-day ride, hoping to raise $400,000 to fight M.S.
The two-day event starts on July 21 in Midland and …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Bicyclist killed in crash with dump truck on Taylor's Main Streethttps://t.co/o2bvFs3aeF pic.twitter.com/HrYedVnwEF
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) June 11, 2018
Bicyclist Michael Webb of Taylor was hit and killed by dump truck driver today in Taylor, police said
— cosbo4 (@cosbo4) June 11, 2018
Thanks @NateDAngelo for the tunes to get me through a fast 15 mile bike ride just before dark!!! #LullabiesForRestlessTypes I’m slowly getting faster —> @RAGBRAI_IOWA I’m getting ready for ya!! pic.twitter.com/vXLWxuSBVc
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) June 12, 2018
This Thursday… Get updates on the interactive map survey and ongoing projects around Fort Worth https://t.co/e2oacvE2Hw
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) June 12, 2018
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) June 12, 2018
Tulsa Tough 2018
McNellies Blue Dome Criteriums#tulsatough #tulsatough2018— Rockwall Racing Team (@RideRockwall) June 12, 2018
"On the road again. " pic.twitter.com/ItFyZ17451
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) June 11, 2018
Save the date for the 2018 Hot Rocks Bike Ride on August 11th! Reserve your spot now online!https://t.co/2PNAzHp5v7https://t.co/MkBQ0KJkfE#hotrocks #cycling #bike #hotrocks2018 #hotrocksbikeride #rockwallrotary pic.twitter.com/gqlPFXvIrY
— HotRocksBikeRide (@HotRocksBike) June 11, 2018
If you live and ride in the Acres Home area please join the conversation.
Submit a comment online: https://t.co/5nYNRRz3YL pic.twitter.com/l73uLEfSDY
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 11, 2018
We had some amazing help this year from our Bike Medic riders and volunteers. Thank you for efforts in keeping the BP MS 150 a fun, safe event!
Photo: @raulm11 on Instagram. #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/GDicHb6tm2— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) June 11, 2018
The Bicycle Betties 2nd Tuesday Ride is tomorrow!
"Ladies! Come out and join the Betties for a ride around Fort Worth. We meet at 7:00pm at the picnic table area of T&P Tavern. Roll out is at 7:30pm. Bring your lights, helmet and water. Hope to see… https://t.co/HugbBzf65s
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) June 11, 2018
We know first hand how focused Paris is on becoming a cycling destination. I think there is a good chance of this happening. Please show Paris that regional cyclists support their pursuit by coming up for the Tour de'… https://t.co/5IrOrnvjae
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 11, 2018
Meet our latest Commute Hero, @AustinBcycle Executive Director Elliott McFadden! https://t.co/zyxx3vKgRJ pic.twitter.com/CBWOkt0GDl
— Movability (@Movability) June 11, 2018
Race #2 this Tuesday at ADVMX in Del Valle. U10 race at 6pm. U15 race with the adult B race at 6:30pm. MTB or CX bike. https://t.co/Ho1xhQZvBN
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) June 11, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Brushy Creek Trail and Post-Ride Party – CedarPark, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/T3e2pklnoQ
**Post Ride Party at The Peddler**
After the ride cool off with beverage and food at… https://t.co/GV33RFJcYI— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Lakeway Hamilton Greenbelt and Post-Ride Party – Lakeway, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/mCYQDHrWb2
**Post Ride Party at Southwest CycleSport**
After the ride cool off with bever… https://t.co/fNISsr1TZb— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2018
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Bicyclist killed in crash with dump truck on Taylor's Main Streethttps://t.co/o2bvFs3aeF pic.twitter.com/HrYedVnwEF
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) June 11, 2018
Bicyclist Michael Webb of Taylor was hit and killed by dump truck driver today in Taylor, police said
— cosbo4 (@cosbo4) June 11, 2018
Thanks @NateDAngelo for the tunes to get me through a fast 15 mile bike ride just before dark!!! #LullabiesForRestlessTypes I’m slowly getting faster —> @RAGBRAI_IOWA I’m getting ready for ya!! pic.twitter.com/vXLWxuSBVc
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) June 12, 2018
This Thursday… Get updates on the interactive map survey and ongoing projects around Fort Worth https://t.co/e2oacvE2Hw
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) June 12, 2018
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) June 12, 2018
Tulsa Tough 2018
McNellies Blue Dome Criteriums#tulsatough #tulsatough2018— Rockwall Racing Team (@RideRockwall) June 12, 2018
"On the road again. " pic.twitter.com/ItFyZ17451
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) June 11, 2018
Save the date for the 2018 Hot Rocks Bike Ride on August 11th! Reserve your spot now online!https://t.co/2PNAzHp5v7https://t.co/MkBQ0KJkfE#hotrocks #cycling #bike #hotrocks2018 #hotrocksbikeride #rockwallrotary pic.twitter.com/gqlPFXvIrY
— HotRocksBikeRide (@HotRocksBike) June 11, 2018
If you live and ride in the Acres Home area please join the conversation.
Submit a comment online: https://t.co/5nYNRRz3YL pic.twitter.com/l73uLEfSDY
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 11, 2018
We had some amazing help this year from our Bike Medic riders and volunteers. Thank you for efforts in keeping the BP MS 150 a fun, safe event!
Photo: @raulm11 on Instagram. #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/GDicHb6tm2— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) June 11, 2018
The Bicycle Betties 2nd Tuesday Ride is tomorrow!
"Ladies! Come out and join the Betties for a ride around Fort Worth. We meet at 7:00pm at the picnic table area of T&P Tavern. Roll out is at 7:30pm. Bring your lights, helmet and water. Hope to see… https://t.co/HugbBzf65s
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) June 11, 2018
We know first hand how focused Paris is on becoming a cycling destination. I think there is a good chance of this happening. Please show Paris that regional cyclists support their pursuit by coming up for the Tour de'… https://t.co/5IrOrnvjae
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 11, 2018
Meet our latest Commute Hero, @AustinBcycle Executive Director Elliott McFadden! https://t.co/zyxx3vKgRJ pic.twitter.com/CBWOkt0GDl
— Movability (@Movability) June 11, 2018
Race #2 this Tuesday at ADVMX in Del Valle. U10 race at 6pm. U15 race with the adult B race at 6:30pm. MTB or CX bike. https://t.co/Ho1xhQZvBN
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) June 11, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Brushy Creek Trail and Post-Ride Party – CedarPark, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/T3e2pklnoQ
**Post Ride Party at The Peddler**
After the ride cool off with beverage and food at… https://t.co/GV33RFJcYI— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2018
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Lakeway Hamilton Greenbelt and Post-Ride Party – Lakeway, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/mCYQDHrWb2
**Post Ride Party at Southwest CycleSport**
After the ride cool off with bever… https://t.co/fNISsr1TZb— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2018