Texas Bicycling News Digest September 25th 2018
The Conversation About Cyclist Safety That Isn’t Happening in the Rio Grande Valley
Dan Solomon | www.texasmonthly.com
On September 6, nineteen-year-old David Gobellan was hit by a car while riding his bicycle down a poorly-lit stretch of road on his way home from the gym. Four days later, he died in the hospital. Gobellan’s death isn’t the first fatal bike accident in the Rio Grande Valley this year, but it’s the first to lead to a viral discussion. Gobellan’s friend, nineteen-year-old Lauren Pitts, was attempting to address the Mercedes city commission about factors she believed contributed to …
Houston Cyclists: If you’re doing the Valero Ride-to-the-River, how excited are you about it? from bikehouston
Fun and Fast with Jesse/Clo/Luke/Mo/Ernesto
Leo Vela | www.strava.com
Man walking bike hit by pickup truck near Greater Greenspoint
By Samantha Ketterer | www.chron.com
A man pushing a bicycle across the street was hit by a pickup truck near Greater Greenspoint Tuesday morning, deputies said.
Truck hits man walking bike across road near Greenspoint
Media: Metro Video
The driver was going westbound in the 1600 block of Gears Road near Lilleux about 3 a.m. and didn’t see the bicyclist, said Deputy C. O’Bryant of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. …
At least 30 bikes stolen from Midtown apartment complex
By Ryan Korsgard | www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – “I just walked out and it was gone,†said Samantha Spears of her bike.
She said a thief stole her baby-blue bike between Saturday morning and Sunday. She said it was double-locked to a concrete pillar inside her supposedly secure apartment complex parking lot in Midtown. …
Video: Wounded warriors cycle across Texoma
By Brittany Breeding | www.kten.com
SHERMAN, Texas. — Disabled veterans from across the United States are joining together for cross-country bicycle trip.
The first-ever Soldier Ride Across America made a pit stop in Sherman on Tuesday.
“It’s phenomenal, it’s empowering. It gives you the opportunity to spend time with service members, veterans,” said rider Jesus Chavez. “Each one of us is …
It’s Time to Fix Houston’s Dangerous Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure (Editorial)
BY ONI BLAIR AND INES SIGEL | www.govtech.com
This article was originally published by Urban Edge.
Houstonians don’t walk, and only the brave few bike for recreation. That’s the refrain we hear although it couldn’t be further from the truth. One way we know? Crash data. Over the last five years, vehicles crashed into more than 8,700 people walking and biking across Houston based on LINK Houston’s analysis of Texas Department of Transportation data. In other words, there are thousands of people walking and biking on Houston’s streets. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Open Track Wednesday night (weather permitting). If you need track time for worlds, or just want to ride in a safe environment in the evening, come on out!!
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) September 26, 2018
Registration closes THIS Saturday!! Join us on Saturday, October 6th for the Smart Cycling Complete Class (formerly Traffic Skills 101)!! This fast-paced course teaches cyclists the principles of vehicular cycling, and… https://t.co/HWhqUj1ODH
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 25, 2018
Beautiful day for a quick ride…
Check out my ride on Strava.https://t.co/Rkn6ZdHidl pic.twitter.com/PkoMQOY9Mx— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) September 25, 2018
RT @austinbcycle: Hey cyclists! @lovetoride 's Biketober is a FREE Month-long Social Team Challenge to encourage friends, colleagues, locals to cycle & win prizes. https://t.co/w4Bf7MDKNu #biketober #bikeshare #atx #austinbcycle pic.twitter.com/W1mwHluVPC
— Movability (@Movability) September 25, 2018
Our very own @niruag7 blasts through #CX obstacles taking two 2nd place wins this weekend at Best Cross in San Antonio!
@planocycling @unlawfulbrewing @legacycsmdtx @enduraofficial @wholefoods VeloGrip Wootters… https://t.co/lkeWFgEfTX— Team PACC (@teampacc) September 25, 2018
STOLEN – Orange Specialized Mountain https://t.co/MZ1kFmlZI1
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) September 25, 2018
October is around the corner and here's 2 great events for a great cause….
Save the date !! Hope to see you soon. @GoldsGymSouthTx pic.twitter.com/nwcU5Dafvb— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) September 25, 2018
Some #midtown and #eado residents say they want the bike thefts to stop. How you can help on @kprc2 at 6. @ Houston, Texas https://t.co/qQPW41le0J
— Ryan Korsgard (@KPRC2Ryan) September 25, 2018
"Houstonians don’t walk, and only the brave few bike for recreation. That’s the refrain we hear although it couldn’t be further from the truth." https://t.co/B6o9VMg0Ls
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) September 25, 2018
We hope to see you at the Wheelmen 100 on Saturday! Today is the last day to register online. On-site registration is on Saturday. https://t.co/UeiiXrLv7S pic.twitter.com/o1ta3bDyNJ
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 25, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 2018/19 NTXCX Series: Cornucopia of Cross – Sherman, TX 2018/19 NTXCX Series: Cornucopia of Cross at Sherman, TXhttps://t.co/U7lUo55tnhhttps://t.co/5zYmYKodzI
CategoryDistanceStartFeePrizesField Limit
SATURDAY
Men 4/540 minutes9:3… https://t.co/OCUXHcjaJr— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 25, 2018
New Event 2018/19 NTXCX Series: Still Spooky Cross – McKinney, TX 2018/19 NTXCX Series: Still Spooky Cross at McKinney, TXhttps://t.co/vtRPnhU2dvhttps://t.co/5zYmYK6Cb8
CategoryDistanceStartFeePrizesField Limit
SATURDAY
Men 4/540 minutes9:3… https://t.co/gHKA6OLSoN— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 25, 2018
New Event Humble Lions Bike Ride – Humble, TX https://t.co/2MEiG6oxp3https://t.co/6Y3DKMxrDD
Humble Career & Technology Education Center (CATE Center)
9155 Will Clayton Road
Humble, Texas 77338
(Corner of Will Clayton and Wilson Rd)FUND RAISER BENE… https://t.co/qpAZotd9oF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 25, 2018
New Event Ride For Rotary-Queen Isabella Causeway Cross – Brownsville, TX https://t.co/2dLRZSatYQhttps://t.co/1CQAB6mjU2
The Rotary Club of Historic Brownsville will host it's Annual Ride for Rotary-Queen Isabella Causeway Cross Benefit Ride on Oct… https://t.co/c8ZvqjRriu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 25, 2018