Texas Bicycling News Digest July 15th 2018
Cycling club has continued to grow during last three years
Roy Hess | www.brownsvilleherald.com
City Cruisers Cycling Club is a group designed for everyone.
There are members of all ages and riding abilities. The club’s motto is “No rider left behind.â€
What began three years ago as an informal gathering of three friends who shared a love of cycling has grown into a club with more than 100 members. It’s a club with non-profit status that in addition to weekly rides on …
Bicyclist killed in Grand Prairie hit-and-run
Dana Branham | www.dallasnews.com
Police are looking for a driver who fled after fatally striking a bicyclist in Grand Prairie early Sunday.
The bicyclist died at the scene after being hit by a car at South Belt Line Road and the eastbound Interstate 20 frontage road at about 6 a.m., police said. …
Cyclists riding from Texas to Alaska in support of cancer awareness
Matt Olson | thestarphoenix.com
A team of cyclists from Texas passed through Saskatoon on its bike marathon to Alaska to raise awareness for cancer research.
The Texas 4000 is a 70-day bike trip that goes from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska. The organization’s website calls it “the longest annual charity bike ride in the world,†and riders make stops along the route to speak about the importance of early detection for cancer.
The cyclists split into three different routes for the trip, reuniting in Canada before making their way to …
Video: Father Killed In Grand Prairie Hit-And-Run While Riding Bike
dfw.cbslocal.com
GRAND PRAIRIE (CBSDFW.COM) – A family is mourning the loss of a father who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Grand Prairie while he was riding his bike early Sunday morning.
Police say Calvin Middleton, 42, of Cedar Hill was riding his bike at South Belt Line Road and I-20 at around 6 a.m. when the crash occurred. The suspect vehicle struck …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
No one should die for riding their bike. Join us in thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of our fellow cyclist. Please be on the look out for the vehicle involved in this tragic event. https://t.co/J5viOxBmET
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) July 16, 2018
Tomorrow’s CX course is in the shade at Trinity Park! https://t.co/8EsgQvsocs
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) July 16, 2018
In honor of Stage 9, rode a little gravel on way to my paved route #gravel #multistrada #chasingwatts #levee #cycling #sugarland @ Fort Bend County, Texas https://t.co/508o4IwhqQ
— Jeff C. (@331miles) July 16, 2018
San Antonio,Texas is now a large enough city that I can always find someone riding out in my area, groups, lone rider,always a good rider to ride with,that should really help in improving my riding
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) July 15, 2018
Lucie Hanzlik our top female 100 miler! https://t.co/93i8Tt70rc
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 15, 2018
52 miles in the books. Finished at noon. It was a hot one. @ Santa Clara, Texas https://t.co/J4mRs75xmc
— George Amen (@jore346) July 15, 2018
Registration for Dallas’ only car-free, recreational bike ride opens up next week! Because BikeDFW supporters are the awesomest, you all are going to get to register EARLY starting Monday, and DISCOUNTED at https://t.co/3qLM9n3q3T. STAY TUNED for the code here tomorrow!! pic.twitter.com/ZBQrtUKMF2
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) July 15, 2018
Another great New Rider Class today! These folks can race! Congrats to you all!
Bigs ups to Katie, Helen Scott, who took a tumble on a neutral lap, but popped up and handled it. Great job today Katie. You raced tough!
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 15, 2018
Check out the most recent The Texas Time Trials e-newsletter featuring our friend Steve Timmons! We'll be featuring the 2018 Texas Time Trials athletes each week so stay tuned!
For more info and to register,… https://t.co/OfbLwtRGd5
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) July 15, 2018
Back on the bike after a bit of a hiatus! @HotternHell100 will be here before we know. Great riding with #TeamBigDog this morning! @Meat_Fight @mikedmerrill #FitLeaders https://t.co/py4JNQkwwK pic.twitter.com/qdDPTnAIlz
— Chris Glasscock ðŸƒðŸ»â€â™‚ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ¼â€â™‚ï¸ (@ctopher73) July 14, 2018
Thanks to everyone who came out today for the Bike World Southside: Sunday A.M. Group Ride to The Art of Donut. Enjoying our snacks before heading back to the shop.
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) July 15, 2018
Big thanks to Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co. for such a great venue for the start/stop location of the new PACC team ride. Now each 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month PACC hosting team rides 60 miles up to New… https://t.co/7JXMHMYCKF
— Team PACC (@teampacc) July 15, 2018
#beaverracing #beaverlove #cyclingphoto #bike #texas #fitness #strava #cycling #fit #stravacycling #gatorade #outdoors #gopro #goprotexas #texascycling pic.twitter.com/VRbRkCfnPH
— Randy Rangel (@Randysbike1717) July 15, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Pattison-Sealy – Pattison, TX https://t.co/sJG0Wx3CAV
Ride Starter: self start
This ride uses some back roads to Burleigh, then turns West to go to Sealy, rest stop in Sealy, back roads again to get to FM 1458 and back into Pattison. Flat r… https://t.co/CGVk1U5E87— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 15, 2018
New Event Bernado Rd to New Ulm – Cat Spring, TX https://t.co/i2ikMsalTq
Ride Starter: self start
To get there, head west on I-10 to Sealy then keep going on I-10 towards Columbus. Take exit 709 off I-10 and pull into the parking lot of TA Travel Ce… https://t.co/g5MWsf5JDQ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 15, 2018