Texas Bicycling News Digest October 19th 2018
Texas State athlete pushes toward Paralympics
By Lilith Osburn-Cole | star.txstate.edu
A Texas State senior is going into his third year of training for the 2020 Paralympics, all with no mobility of his feet.
Matthew Pevoto, recreation therapy senior, was diagnosed with Spina Bifida at birth. This condition is a congenital defect of the spine which can result in paralysis. Pevoto has had no mobility or feeling in his feet his entire life. However, he still has the ability to walk and run with the assistance of crutches.
Pevoto said his day-to-day life is fairly normal and …
How bike advocate Katie Deolloz gets around Austin
By Alissa Walker | www.curbed.com
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A car-free active-transportation champion is hooked on dockless scooters and e-bikes
Like many U.S. cities, Austin has experienced an influx of transportation options over the last year, as dockless scooters and e-bikes have flooded streets. Not only has active-transportation advocate Katie Deolloz embraced the new modes, now the car-free Austinite uses dockless services almost exclusively to get around.
A longtime champion of local pedestrians and cyclists, Deolloz is a 2017 Fellow of the America Walks National Walking College, a member of the board of Walk Austin, and …
Wild West 100 canceledwww.wacotrib.com
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The 34th annual Skittles Waco Wild West 100 ride has been canceled because of flooding on the route.
Packet pickup will still be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Bicycle World, 112 Mary Ave., so people who registered can get their T-shirt, medal, glass and jersey if one was ordered. Candy and refreshments will also be available. Portions of entry fees will still go to Be the Match and other local charities.
For more information, go to wacowildwest100.com or call 405-5113.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Great weekend of racing! Thank you for participating. Round two of the series is Nov 10-11th New Braunfels https://t.co/apPBvbzZmi
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 19, 2018
That's me . pic.twitter.com/96cR20QdTL
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) October 19, 2018
Survey: North Texans want more dedicated bike lanes
Check out the link to the survey results the NCTCOG Transportation Department has put together in the article.https://t.co/qUPhpbwdjc https://t.co/qUPhpbwdjc— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 19, 2018
Maps have been updated with parking details.https://t.co/jijP4T08G1 https://t.co/jijP4T08G1
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 19, 2018
We have some nice racing shaping up for tomorrow!https://t.co/Se6WIvN8OR https://t.co/Se6WIvN8OR
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 19, 2018
Let’s have a moment of silence for all those who are stuck in their homes, waiting for a truck to deliver a Peloton stationary bike.
— Bicycle Lobby (@BicycleLobby) October 18, 2018
CPS routes headed NW! A crazy year for events and rally's. For this weekend I see that the Tour de Cure, Crazy Kicker 100 and Waco Wild West 100 have been cancelled (the last two may be rescheduled in the spring). Time to come join a… https://t.co/vuPs31DigW
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) October 19, 2018