Texas Bicycling News Digest October 7th 2018
MONTGOMERY MAN CHARGED WITH INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER AFTER FATAL SPLENDORA CRASH
by Scott Engle | montgomerycountypolicereporter.com
At 8:36 pm Montgomery County Hospital District, DPS, and MCSO along with EMC Fire were dispatched to a reported a black 1999 Chevrolet pickup vs bicycle on Midline Road and Lewis in Splendora. Units arrived on the scene to find a male in his 50’s not responsive lying in the ditch. He was pronounced deceased minutes later. DPS …
VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN SATURDAY NIGHT SPLENDORA FATAL CRASH
by Scott Engle | montgomerycountypolicereporter.com
The victim has been identified as Dennis Holifield, 54, of Splendora.
At 8:36 pm Montgomery County Hospital District, DPS, and MCSO along with EMC Fire were dispatched to a reported a black 1999 Chevrolet pickup vs bicycle on Midline Road and Lewis in Splendora. Units arrived on the scene to find a male in his 50’s not responsive lying in the ditch. He was pronounced deceased minutes later. DPS Investigators arrived on the scene and transported the driver of the pickup to the hospital for a blood draw. He was not injured. Montgomery County District Attorneys Office Vehicular Crimes Unit responded to assist the investigation. Charges of …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDoSzfh4NNM
New trails at Sam Houston
John Yoder | www.strava.com
NWCC trail opening celebration
Kevin Highfield | www.strava.com
Morning Ride
Jessica Flores-Rattani | www.strava.com
October 2018 Newsletter
Permian Basin Bicycle Association | www.pbbatx.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
…So again, when you allow permits to close the street (including the bike lane) you’re jeopardizing the mobility & safety of our most vulnerable roadways users. @MayorsEvents pic.twitter.com/lpb9uVZ0hq
— Pepe Lucho #BLM (@cmoney_htx) October 7, 2018
Great to see so many people out to celebrate the "official" opening of the NWCC trail in Sam Houston National Forest connecting to Huntsville State Park. GHORBA developed this 12 mile trail system though a grant… https://t.co/rhP5Cpb8Pu
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 7, 2018
Come visit @BikeHouston’s pop up bike lane!! 🚲 pic.twitter.com/bAoeIvdvN1
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) October 7, 2018
Live Stage 3 results https://t.co/KeTR65yLK8 https://t.co/KeTR65yLK8
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 7, 2018
Everyone is talking about new bikes, but Henry is living in the 80s with his vintage new whip!
1987 Allez SE with Suntour Sprint Groupo.— Sugar Cycles, Inc (@SugarCycles) October 7, 2018
Headed to Sunday Streets with â¦@sanjayram2000â©. Since he is in Metro Board we are using his rail pass. We are up to 25 miles on bikes and rain starting now! pic.twitter.com/IEgD9mUhFN
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) October 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/joeyTWOwheels/status/1049015523034517504
#rat1000 Stephens famiily neutral pit stop https://t.co/QXzI5qLjEx
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 7, 2018
#rat1000 welcome to Honey Grove, TX https://t.co/hgnOmMjwgk
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 7, 2018
Bike World Southside: Sunday A.M. Group Ride was able to get in a ride to Shotgun House Roasters this morning!
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 7, 2018
Fr512 Ocbtober 6 Session 2018 | | Freeride512 Bike Park, Rocky Hill Ranch: https://t.co/9z4AWRZpn5 via @YouTube
— RIDESTOKE (@ridestoke) October 7, 2018
Pop up buffered bike lane! â¦@SundayStreetHTXâ© â¦@BikeHoustonâ© pic.twitter.com/jgjCBCspqi
— Christof Spieler, PE, AICP, LEED AP (@christofspieler) October 7, 2018
The trailhead at Pensive is starting to take shape in Phase 2! #NHTExpands @CityOfDallas @DallasParkRec pic.twitter.com/u6kb8GHhLR
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) October 7, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Leon Creek — Beginner Speed (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/82SfrvqXXZ
We will begin at the Mainland Trailhead just off of Bandera Road and then follow the Leon Creek G… https://t.co/iOvS2WXixV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 7, 2018
New Event ARR Monthly Club Ride at Cameron Park – Waco, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/3AtGzQx4jq
Please join us for this fantastic adventure to Cameron Park! This is a no drop ride for riders of all levels, b… https://t.co/jFLAPQbxZe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 7, 2018
New Event ARR Trail Crew / Berms and drainage rollers – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/iQbzZ6qXEb
Ride canceled due to rain/mud? Need Paydirt? Just want to give back to the trail? The ARR Trail Crew is… https://t.co/oecx4ZkWAT
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 7, 2018
New Event Rockstacker Challenge – Odessa, TX https://t.co/JK4lJMNwm6
It’s time again for the PBBA’s annual Rockstacker Challenge mountain bike race!
Only $30 if you register online ($40 on day of event)
Apply promo code STUDENT if you are a student… https://t.co/DXdrN44j0G
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 8, 2018