Texas Bicycling News Digest August 13th 2018
Bicyclist struck by vehicle
By: Christina Bauert | www.centexproud.com
COLLEGE STATION, TX – College Station police report a major accident took place Sunday at 7 pm at the intersection of Church Ave and University Dr.
Upon arrival, officers found that a male on a bicycle was traveling north across the intersection, from Texas A&M towards Church Ave, while a vehicle was traveling east on University Dr.
The vehicle traveling on …
Video: Bicyclist believes CapMetro bus driver blamed him for collision
by Raven Ambers | news4sanantonio.com
AUSTIN, Texas — Surveillance video shows the moments a cyclist collided with a Capital Metro bus at a busy Austin intersection last month.
It happened on Barton Springs Road and S. Lamar Blvd. on July 15.
“It was just a regular training ride,” said Nick Brusketwitz. He normally spends 10 to 15 hours a week on his bicycle, but since …
Video: National Health Center Week Helmet giveaway
By: Isabel Albritton | www.conchovalleyhomepage.com
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS – Physicians of the Concho Valley County Medical Society gave away 245 bicycle helmets this weekend at sunset mall.
It was a part of the National Health Center Week and back to school event being held there.
Experts say a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent, yet fewer than half of cyclists wear one when they ride.
The Concho Valley County Medical Society also gave away over 350 backpacks and hundreds of school supplies.
Bid on Upper Zacate Creek Hike and Bike Trail in Laredo
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 08/31/18 4:00 PM Prebid: 08/20/18 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: Upper Zacate Creek Hike and Bike Trail
Status: bidding Report: 8840544
Country : United States State: TX County: Webb Location: Laredo
Scope: Construction of 9,940 LF of 10 FT wide concrete. The work includes, but is not limited to site clearing, rough grading, excavation, embankment, preparation of subgrade, installation of concrete trail, installation of storm drainage crossings.
Notes: A pre-bid conference with prospective bidders will be held on August 20, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at the City of Laredo Environmental Services Department Conference Room, Located at 619 Reynolds Street, Laredo, Texas 78040.
Plans: From Owner. $50 per set, refundable. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public …
“Recovery Ride†with my Hubby & the Boss
Martha Morin | www.strava.com
Tour of the Submersible Sub-divisions
Kevin Highfield | www.strava.com
All Cats Are Grey
Reynaldo Juarez | www.strava.com
The Way Cyclists Rally Can Truly Change The World
Lisa Tilley | www.wheelbrothers.com
I didn’t start road cycling until I was in my early 40s, and one of the first things that struck me was the passion, openness, friendliness and kindness I witnessed and experienced at my first road rally in 2012—The Weatherford, TX Peach Pedal. I met random strangers at the start line that are still friends to this day. I watched two women stop their ride to save kittens dumped on the side of the road. I was asked, by several riders, whether I was okay when I stopped on …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Who better than the lovely daizylover63 herself to give a guided tour of the Wee-Chi-Tah trail in Waco, TX?!? 🤙🼠💫Thank you Sherry for helping a Sista out!!! We’re race ready for the HHH!… https://t.co/gvg2sfQtwq
— Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) August 14, 2018
East Austin ride opportunity! https://t.co/ZkjTB1JTvx
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 13, 2018
Would you like to be a part of the next @CycloBia event? #CyclobiaNights is happening Friday, September 7th, and YOU could be a part of it. Reach out to us at 956-832-4217 #vendors #DiscoverBrownsville #FindYourPark pic.twitter.com/yJGJAhm6YD
— Brownsville Parks & Recreation (@BTXParks) August 13, 2018
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) August 13, 2018
2018 Fall No-Cost Clinic Update:
BSS Beginner Clinics: 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep (See BSS Event Posts; shared on this feed).
TxCXProject Brushy Creek Lake Park, Cedar Park, Thursdays at 6PM starting on 13 September. Event Post one… https://t.co/UPfDTWPSfM
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 13, 2018
Happiness is biking through your city on a closed-road, car-free ride. 🚲✨ Register for #DallasBikeRide and ride for 20-miles with absolutely no worries. (Don't forget – Early Bird Pricing ends on Wednesday!)https://t.co/9CqMNYdrsJ
— Dallas Bike Ride (@dallasbikeride) August 13, 2018
Without words tonight they rode to honor Joshua Alejos, and support his family and friends. Grateful to our friends at Bike Friendly Oak Cliff for this memorial ride, as much as we wish it wasn’t needed. RIP young man. https://t.co/J6qb4r6w9x
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) August 13, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Running on Faith 5K and Cruisin' For Christ Road Race – Pittsburg, TX Running on Faith 5K and Cruisin' For Christ Road Race at Pittsburg, TXhttps://t.co/tJgeDOdfj0
Running on Faith 5K and Cruisin' For Christ Road Race, presented by Crossroad… https://t.co/iqbTjiIVg8
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 14, 2018
New Event Palo Duro Canyon Mountain Bike Marathon – Canyon, TX Palo Duro Canyon Mountain Bike Marathon at Canyon, TXhttps://t.co/lfsqnXxpeghttps://t.co/PcwPwpnD0x
CategoryDistanceStartFeePrizes
Full Marathon
Mens Open50 miles10:30 AM$55P… https://t.co/s85G2TWq0q— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 14, 2018