Texas Bicycling News Digest November 28th 2018
Save the Bracket: Beloved S.A. bike shop in need of help following 2 major thefts
Author: Emily Porter | www.kens5.com
A popular San Antonio bicycle shop is fighting to stay in business following a recent rash of unfortunate events and theft.
Bottom Bracket Bicycle Shop owner Tito Bradshaw took to Facebook Saturday to share details about a fundraising event that will likely determine whether or not the shop is able to remain in operation.
Bradshaw told KENS 5 that he scheduled the fun-filled event as part of a fundraising effort following two recent theft cases at the shop.
The first case involved a …
Texas A&M Introduces Its New Bicycle Rental Company
by Bill Oliver | wtaw.com
Texas A&M students and employees are learning more about the university’s new rental bicycle company.
VeoRide, which was created in March of last year by two students at Purdue University in Indiana, is taking over for OFO.
The city of College Station reports staff is working on a permit for VeoRide to operate off campus.
The new vendor operates on 20 other campuses and communities…including Austin, San Marcos, Tyler, Denton, and the University of Arkansas. …
Police ID victims in two separate wrecks
www.panews.com
Port Arthur police released the names of two people who were killed in two separate vehicular accidents last week.
Parker Euton, 14, of Port Neches, who was a Groves Middle School student, was killed around 10:45 p.m. Nov. 20 after a vehicle-bicycle collision in the 10000 block of U.S. 69.
According to police, the cyclist was struck and thrown off the bicycle, sending him into the grass median. He was taken to the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, where died from his injuries.
The incident remains under investigation. …
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From www.strava.com today
Ron Gunnels – Ride
Out. Of. Shape.
Brent Neal
Pop A – Video link in description
Sam Findlater / Windsor Door Racing p/b Bicycles Plus
UPCOMING RIDES
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Bicycles Inc. – Century of the Month
Sat, December 01, 2018 9:00 AM 5739 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76017
Grandview Gallop
Sun, December 02, 2018 9:00 AM 106 S Walnut St, Venus, TX 76084
Lollipop to Ell’s
Sat, December 08, 2018 9:00 AM 246 S Commerce St, Burleson, TX 76028
FWBA Christmas Party
Sat, December 08, 2018 6:00 PM Stockyards Station, Lone Star Room
Ovilla Thrilla
Sun, December 09, 2018 9:00 AM 1301 Day Miar Rd, Mansfield, TX
Ain’t No Sissy Ride
Sat, December 15, 2018 9:00 AM 6240 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Arlington, TX 76001
Marvelous Massey
Sun, December 16, 2018 9:00 AM Crowley High School, 1005 W Main Street, Crowley Texas
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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— Randy Rangel (@Randysbike1717) November 29, 2018
El Paso selected to host USA CRITS cycling symposium in 2019 https://t.co/yPmxWd30Fs pic.twitter.com/SkOIYWAoxD
— El Paso Times (@elpasotimes) November 28, 2018
Out with the old and broken and in with the new and shiny. Awaiting a longer Di2 wire and the rebuilt rear wheel,from @RolfPrima @bikeonscott pic.twitter.com/Fxzt5H5qtu
— SWCycleSport (@SWCycleSport) November 28, 2018
Had a nice dog come prancing alongside me while I was riding today. started talking to him in the usual talk-to-a-dog-voice. He all of a sudden lunged at me, so I put all the power I could into the pedals and when the crank came back around it knocked him in the jaw 😬 #closecall
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) November 28, 2018
Grab your ugly Christmas sweater & decorate your bike w/ lights for @SundayStreetHTX – Holiday edition on 12/2! Join us as we walk, run, skate, bike & play in the streets from @MarketSquareHou to @DiscoveryGreen in #DowntownHouston. Details: https://t.co/PYbf1iRLZV #HoustonEvents pic.twitter.com/lVUlIMuUou
— Downtown Houston (@DowntownHouston) November 28, 2018
STOLEN – Yellow or Gold SCOTT Sub40 – Hybrid – Medium https://t.co/8A6HNe8xVe pic.twitter.com/x1rILcn0nS
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) November 28, 2018
One of our favorite local bike shop, @BlueLineBikeLab moves to a newer, bigger location!https://t.co/1f5Zq3w8FZ
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) November 28, 2018
@SundayStreetHTX is coming to @DowntownHouston on 12/2! This holiday route will be anchored by @marketsquarehou on one end & @DiscoveryGreen on the other with plenty of fun along the way including Buffalo Bayou Christmas Cruises! Learn more: https://t.co/qLK8pixPSj
— Buffalo Bayou Partnership (@buffalobayou) November 28, 2018
"We're proud of how unique, and how safe this project is," said Pct 2 Commissioner Cantu. "It's the most well lit and safest trail away from traffic."
— Hidalgo County (@HidalgoCounty) November 28, 2018
The final Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission meeting will be tomorrow night at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods at 6pm. Here's the agenda: https://t.co/qANLPEnOPs.
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) November 28, 2018
It’s the first of its kind in the valley as Commissioner @EddieCantuPct2 along with @PharrTx launched the beginning of construction for the @HidalgoCounty Pct. 2 Hike & Bike Trail Tunnels! pic.twitter.com/ARg0ZVP5tF
— Jolanie Martinez (@JolanieTV) November 28, 2018
B-Cycle sees sharp drop in ridership revenue https://t.co/hbyNDflJBI pic.twitter.com/074gk6C7OX
— KVUE News (@KVUE) November 28, 2018
TODAY! Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony for Precinct 2 Hike & Bike Trail Tunnel Installation. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. The project is a collaboration between @EddieCantuPct2 and @PharrTx. #CountyGovInAction pic.twitter.com/oej3Hihnmu
— Hidalgo County (@HidalgoCounty) November 28, 2018
Fun shreddin' trails yesterday evening with our #TrailTuesday regulars! Back at it next Tuesday @6pm from Central Market South. More info: https://t.co/3mXGYRNbW5 #rothetraining @relivecc pic.twitter.com/SEW8fk5pcN
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) November 28, 2018
Please join us at East Central High School for Saturday's ride. Wheels down at 9 AM. https://t.co/yRhdK7RF7i pic.twitter.com/ItgJ2RadBl
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) November 28, 2018
A beautiful project and a nice trail to hike & bike with the family! Great work to all @HidalgoCounty.
— The Claims Investigator (@SIUIntelligence) November 28, 2018