Texas Bicycling News Digest September 24th 2018
16-year-old hit by truck while biking from fast-food job overnight in Tomball, police say
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TOMBALL, Texas — A 16-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after being hit by a truck while leaving his job early Monday in Tomball, according to local police.
The teen was leaving a McDonald’s restaurant on FM 2920 near FM 2978 about midnight.
He had just clocked out and was riding his bike home when a pickup truck hit him on the road. Investigators said the …
Texas Time Trials race was a success despite the weather
By Andi Luna | www.yourglenrosetx.com
The Texas Time Trials race was a success despite last weekend’s wet weather.
The race had 160 cyclists from all over the world. According to Andrew Willis, president of Holland Racing, there were up to 400 visitors in the city for the race.
“It was a great weekend, one of our best events yet. We were impacted with bad weather but there were no injuries and after the trials, everyone pitched in to clean up,†said Willis.
Cyclists were in Glen Rose to qualify for the world’s toughest bicycle race the RAAM or Race Across America and …
Upcoming Rides
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SL Wednesday Night Worlds
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Southern Elite Cross Training Series
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
McIntyre’s Sprint Zone Wednesday
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 @ 6:20 PM
West Bike Scene @ Sun & Ski Memorial Mall
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Catalina Ride
Thursday, September 27, 2018 @ 5:30 AM
Nite Bike
Thursday, September 27, 2018 @ 7:05 PM
Sugar Cycles Sat Shop Ride
Saturday, September 29, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Road Group Ride: Pearland Cycling Club
Saturday, September 29, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
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Nate Eguia | www.strava.com
In Its Entirety.
Curt Culliton | www.strava.com
FMPD raising funds for Cook Children’s patients
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
The Flower Mound Police Department Bike Unit is raising funds for an upcoming event for 50 long-term patients at Cook Children’s Medical Center.
FMPD is collecting donations and selling “Cycle for a Cause†T-shirts for the event through Tuesday, according to a town news release. To …
Fort Davis Cyclefest
Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
The Prude Ranch is the traditional starting point for the Cyclefest.
At line up time it was a little chilly.
Bike-terialism, N+1 and how many bikes are too many?
Johnny Guzman | bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com
Let me start off by asking the reader “Are you a cyclist or a collector?” If you are a cyclist, chances are you at least own one bike, or a few bikes for the different types of riding you do. If you are a collector on the other hand, you either specialize in a type of bicycle or in a period of time when bicycles were designed in a specific way.
I am both a cyclist and a collector. My collection comes from years of being into cycling. Some bikes I would like to sell, but either can’t procure a buyer for or I am offered way less than my asking price. Some bikes I bought, rode for a …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
STOLEN – Red Schwinn Protocol 1.0 https://t.co/KQdt9fO8Kg pic.twitter.com/hYApoWME2Q
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) September 25, 2018
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Last https://t.co/iLAhmUUnYm @drivewayseries presented by @Intelligentsia is this Thursday! END OF SEASON PARTY IS POSTPONED but we’re still racing the bradhoustonlaw Championship Loop,… https://t.co/WT3Rp5w5mw
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) September 24, 2018
Crossed the finish line on my bike ride with a huge smile and my buddy Slade! Thanks for supporting my ride and the cause, Twitterverse. pic.twitter.com/CtNJcMJNCY
— Erin Miller (@ErinTheMiller) September 24, 2018
Bobby captures 3rd in the cat 3/4 crit mckinneycrits . Great job Bobby, we are expecting great results for you in cyclocross as well!
@planocycling @Amylewisdc @UnlawfulBrewing @wholefoods… https://t.co/KYDYvcLgqG— Team PACC (@teampacc) September 24, 2018
Our 2019 Riders enjoyed volunteering at the @MammaJammaRide this weekend. We love supporting this awesome cancer fighting organization every year! #T4K2019 pic.twitter.com/yIGaQpfKVw
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) September 24, 2018
2018 FALL BIKE AUCTION, open to the public, all forms of payment excepted, EVERYTHING STARTS AT $5 THURSDAY SEPT 27th 5pm viewing, 5:30 bidding starts @ ECG parking garage lower level.https://t.co/NxNGe33WR9 https://t.co/NxNGe33WR9
— Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) September 24, 2018
So sad. A driver hit a 16-year-old boy riding his bicycle home from work at McDonald’s in Tomball overnight. He was in critical condition. @KPRC2 #kprc2 pic.twitter.com/9JCikJupHE
— KPRC Cathy Hernandez (@KPRC2Cathy) September 24, 2018
Come out and play this Sunday, Sept. 30th for @Siclovia beginning at 11AM. Also, during this Siclovia our day passes are FREE of charge (usage fees still apply), thanks to our partner Southwest General Hospital. Be sure to stop by our tent as well for any info. Have a SWell Day pic.twitter.com/452PEU8oZh
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) September 24, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ranchero 100 – Hearne, TX https://t.co/RSPVZoeb6E
Gorgeous and fun all weather gravel routes around Hearne, TX. Roads wind for miles and there is something new around every turn. This will make for a great day on the bicycle.
Route distance… https://t.co/aedG3rvd8G
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 25, 2018