Texas Bicycling News Digest January 7th 2019
Sunday Gravel
Charlie Jenkins | www.strava.com
Extreme Mountain Biking!
What’s Up South Texas!: Man teaches life skills to youth through customized bikes
By Japhanie Gray | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – One San Antonio man’s life has always centered on riding his bike, which is why he now uses his skills to repair and fix bikes as a way to educate young adults and children on important life lessons.
Dante Jones, a former Navy language analyst, said some of his fondest memories were when he was a child riding his bike with his brothers. …
Kenneth Spence Killed in Bicycle Crash on Texas 6 in College Station
joelagordon.com
College Station, Texas (January 6, 2019) – The bicyclist who was fatally hit by a vehicle on Friday afternoon in College Station has been identified as Kenneth Spence, 47, of College Station.
According to the DPS, the fatal crash happened at about 4 p.m. January 4 on Texas 6 near the Peach Creek Cutoff.
DPS said Spence was riding his bike northbound on the access road of Texas 6 when he was rear-ended by a Suburban. …
Upcoming Rides
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Society Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, January 8, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Society Thursday Night Ride Thursday, January 10, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Society Saturday 45 miler Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Society Saturday 35 Miler Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Cycles Saturday Shop Ride Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
VITE RIDE | "Espresso" group Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
VITE RIDE | "Cortado" group Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
VITE RIDE | "Latte" group Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
VITE RIDE | "Cappuccino" group Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Blendin Sunday, January 13, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Barn West University Sunday Ride Sunday, January 13, 2019 @ 7:30 AM