Texas Bicycling News Digest October 30th 2018
Veteran riding bicycle killed in hit-and-run crash in Katy
By Brittany Taylor | www.click2houston.com
KATY, Texas – A troubled Army veteran was killed by a hit-and-run driver Monday night as she rode her bicycle on a poorly lit road in Katy. Now her family and police want answers.
The crash was reported at 11:50 p.m. in the 2300 block of Elrod Road. …
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run along poorly lit road in Katy, deputies say
cw39.com
KATY, Texas — A female bicyclist was killed early Tuesday after being hit by a truck in Katy. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reports the driver kept going and is now wanted by authorities.
The victim was riding her bicycle around midnight in the 2300 block of Elrod Road near Capitol Landing Lane when she was struck from behind by a dark-colored Dodge Ram pickup truck, according to investigators.
She was knocked off the bicycle and died at the scene, deputies said. …
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
If we want nice things we need good people to help lead the way…here is an opportunity to lead https://t.co/NGdxmg1lXn
— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) October 31, 2018
Copy of our latest e-news to our event organizers:
** Register Now for 2019! **
We've just opened up registration for the big 2019 event, which falls on Wed. May 15th, 2019, 7:00 PM Worldwide (always the 3rd Wed. of May). For… https://t.co/mKoP5ST1H1
— Ride of Silence (@RideofSilence) October 31, 2018
The Haunted Ghost Tour Ride has begun! Working our way towards TWU’s Minerva statue soon… pic.twitter.com/r474fzj8V3
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) October 30, 2018
We have another #rat1000 solo attempt happening starting today! Please cheer on Ian Fox.https://t.co/84KDoYxRZg https://t.co/84KDoYxRZg
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 30, 2018
Tricks! We biked to the 10:15am kids program at @AustinPublicLib Carver branch. Mr. Bill (William Davenport) was ON FIRE today. He was costumed as his puppet friend “Mac the Shark†and Mac was costumed as a librarian. (See Mr. Bill in reply to this tweet) pic.twitter.com/gVI0yWQXcp
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) October 31, 2018
There's plenty of room for a 12ft Protected Bicycle Lane down Broadway @Trevino_D1.https://t.co/L9SDzU0a4Q
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) October 31, 2018
Free flat tire changing class on Saturday and there's swag involved. https://t.co/dYToKq5SGF
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) October 31, 2018
Live Lap lap times and results for #cxtopia :https://t.co/NDFibuNTb2 https://t.co/NDFibuNTb2
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) October 30, 2018
Another Mornin Moots.. the Lollipop ðŸ Loop is kinda soggy! #morningmoots #bikelife https://t.co/BucerHiWQt pic.twitter.com/Th0S15jBRh
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) October 30, 2018
STOLEN – Green Kona Dew https://t.co/CXOA2GyQKj pic.twitter.com/5Tt9uDjqAC
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) October 30, 2018
🚴ðŸ½â€â™‚ï¸Route update for the 2018 Bayou Challenge 🚴ðŸ½â€â™‚ï¸Help us to reach our goal by donating to the AHA BR https://t.co/nCthpnwnOo https://t.co/nCthpnwnOo
— #GOTSTRONG (@GOTSTRONG) October 30, 2018
Everyone has enjoyed our @VeoRideBike program so much that we’ve added more bicycles at #UNT! If you haven’t already used your free 30 minutes, now is a great time. pic.twitter.com/sAEp8C5LPC
— UNT Transportation (@UNTtransit) October 30, 2018
The bike lane is still closed. pic.twitter.com/lXdBsOXDcx
— larry (@larry_htx) October 30, 2018
In case you missed it – here’s a great story on trail expansion in @Advocate_PH. https://t.co/ki7IEKcMGc
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) October 30, 2018
Pre-registration for the 20th Annual Bike Barn Huntsville Classic closes Wednesday evening. Onsite registration starts Sat at 1 pm and Sun at 7 am, but you can save $10 by pre-registering! https://t.co/6gfSK4DlbO https://t.co/6gfSK4DlbO
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 30, 2018
3 knifed 1 is dead in San Antonio,Tx. Greenway bicycle trail , NO ONE should be on the bike trail at night before the sun come up no lights and no matter how much the police look PEOPLE are homeless live in the brush
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) October 30, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston Bicycle Club Houston Sans Car – Houston, TX https://t.co/tXjqWBSnMS
Don't forget to set your clock back on Saturday night. Daylight Savings Time ends, and Sunday is the first day of standard time. We're starting at 8:00 CST.
Houston… https://t.co/RAyv6Kmsh8— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 31, 2018
New Event Smile Every Mile – White Oak Bayou – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/pYAGiT1HFS
The Smile Every Mile Bike ride is 26 miles of the White Oak Bayou. This beautiful ride is perfect for getting … https://t.co/w12QIZQ6kU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 30, 2018
New Event Texas Independence Bike Tour – Deer Park, TX https://t.co/ocSTWeaflshttps://t.co/jdUad9PZKt
The Texas Independence Bike Tour is a one day event bringing cyclists from the Houston area together to tour the San Jacinto Battleground and adjace… https://t.co/MU6kJd6Gol
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 30, 2018
New Event Bessies Creek 24 – Brookshire, TX Bessies Creek 24 at Brookshire, TXhttps://t.co/Ct7muWo3zfhttps://t.co/DrGAxvSnw9
CategoryDistanceStartFee
Gulf Coast 515 Solo or Team Leader515 milessee event details$295
Solo or Team leader
Gulf C… https://t.co/ptHkdUasDA— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 31, 2018
New Event Castell Grind – Castell, TX Castell Grind at Castell, TXhttps://t.co/wnkFmmQK7Ehttps://t.co/sccp1FGtPp
FULL GRIND 3/4 GRIND
& HALF GRIND
RACE OVERVIEW
The Castell Grind is comprised of three separate endurance gravel races, the Full Grind… https://t.co/LJfYZRxcaP— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 31, 2018
New Event Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour – Bullard, TX The 31st Annual Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour at Bullard, TXhttps://t.co/CW5F6P7Dvwhttps://t.co/f2FCkaP4ja
CategoryDistanceStartFee
24 mile route – I am riding just for fun24 miles… https://t.co/28axRwdiff— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 31, 2018