Texas Bicycling News Digest October 6th 2018
Car hits bike in Amarillo, send 1 to hospital with ‘life threatening’ injuries
By Jacob Helker | www.newschannel10.com
AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) – A 58-year-old man is in the hospital after being hit by a car while on his bicycle.
Around 6:18 p.m., the man was exiting a private drive on his bicycle near the 5000 block of South Coulter.
He pulled in …
3 companies vie to host Waco bike-share program
By PHILLIP ERICKSEN | www.wacotrib.com
Three companies submitted bids to the city of Waco to host a bike-share program slated for the downtown area.
Zagster Inc., Veoride and Gotcha Bike LLC are vying to provide the service, city purchasing agent Tim Cubos said. The deadline to submit an application was 2 p.m. Friday.
A working group studying the issue, encouraged by the downtown Public Improvement District, has recommended a hybrid model for a bike share program, a …
Cyclists riding across the country to raise cryptocurrency for charity
By Thomas Scott | m.selmatimesjournal.com
Just a few months ago, Joel Velasquez got a call from his friend Jason Berlin inviting him out to eat so he could share a new, exciting idea that he had come up with.
At the meeting, Berlin pitched the idea of going on a cross-country bicycle trip to spread awareness about cryptocurrency awareness for charity. …
… Berlin and Velasquez have been pushing their message to as many non-profits as they can, and have met some resistance along the way. Charities that remain skeptical of cryptocurrencies weren’t eager to jump on board, but the Houston Area Women’s Center (HWAC), a non-profit organization that works to stop domestic and sexual violence, bought in to the idea of accepting cryptocurrency as donations. …
Austin area elementary school holds bike rodeo to raise awareness about wearing helmets
Author: Jenni Lee | www.kvue.com
AUSTIN — The sport that children suffer the most injuries in doesn’t belong to football.
According to pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Knapp, that sport is bicycling.
That’s why Caraway Elementary sponsored a bike rodeo on Saturday to raise awareness about the importance of wearing bike helmets. The Texas Medical Association also gave away dozens of helmets to the children.
Experts said 85 percent of all head injuries that happen on a bike, happen to children who are not wearing a helmet.
Knapp said …
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Dina Wooten | www.strava.com
Rey Rey’s Rusty Ruffneck Ryde
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Fulshear / Brookshire 80 mile Ride
Martha Morin | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
#rat1000 Mud Stage tomorrow for Stage racers. https://t.co/XDHM0AFgyB
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 7, 2018
Is your dirt tan as awesome as ours? ðŸ’ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ #dirtsidesisters #getmorewomenriding #ridebikesbehappy #mtbchicks #girlswhoride https://t.co/lXpPhMxa6g
— Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) October 7, 2018
Seen a very large group of riders 20-30 in the misting rain going down my fav. hill at least 40 m.p.h. , I was thinking NOT long ago I was YOUNG AND STUPID TOO .
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) October 6, 2018
We are delighted to see local rides adjusted to accommodate racing on Tuesdays. Thank you Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop. Look forward to seeing y’all out there! https://t.co/SPoQJAjgJr
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) October 6, 2018
Live Stage 2 Results will be here: https://t.co/GWNOULZkmU https://t.co/GWNOULZkmU
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 6, 2018
We also recognize Cadence Cyclery of Keller for adjusting their weeknight rides to get and race on Tuesdays. Thank you. NTCC, if we could tag you, we would. They’ve also adjusted rides to be present on Tuesdays at Panther Island Pavilion
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) October 6, 2018
Todd rolling out on an incredible 2019 Yeti SB130 #mtb #yeticycles #lucky https://t.co/XcwNkJ5z1F pic.twitter.com/q1CrxkXlAU
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) October 6, 2018
Congratulations Michael Lewis taking a nice podium spot at the Cornucopia of Cross in Sherman, TX!
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) October 6, 2018
Stage 2 is complete for RAT 1000. Tonight we are "indoor camping" at the Paris, TX Fair Grounds. Nice to get some AC after a hot day on the bike and the rain on it's way.
Here is a vid on what I pack in my saddle bag.#rat1000 #3tbike #panaracer… https://t.co/3hK0HlYtWs
— Mat Stephens (@illobotomy) October 6, 2018
Great morning for a PACC & friends today. Thanks to everyone who came!
@planocycling @UnlawfulBrewing @Amylewisdc @endura @wholefoods VeloGrip Wootters Wood Care https://t.co/PXSmtAv2FU— Team PACC (@teampacc) October 6, 2018
Our fall 2018 Smart Cycling Complete class is in the books!! Huge thanks to our Community Partner Richardson Bike Mart for the use of their facilities, inside and out, to make this happen; to our volunteer LCIs… https://t.co/j6QeRhD2iz
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 6, 2018
Pics from today's ride at Texas Oncology pic.twitter.com/J8Zhg28A2R
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 6, 2018
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 6, 2018
So they closed down the whole street to cars yet they STILL BLOCK THE BIKE LANE! It’s obvious now they are just doing this to endanger cyclists. pic.twitter.com/ub6Z1NYg05
— larry (@larry_htx) October 6, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event The Dallas Gravel Ride – Dallas, TX Event schedule
November 11 8:00 AM CST – Packet Pickup and Registration Opens
November 11 9:00 AM CST – Distance Challenge Start
November 11 10:00 AM CST – Three Loops Start
November 11 11:00 AM CST – Two Lo… https://t.co/DbqvuphGwF— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 7, 2018