Texas Bicycling News Digest February 19th 2019
Court documents reveal new details about bus crash that killed bicyclist
By: Casey Claiborne | www.fox7austin.com
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Court documents are revealing new details about the driver and the moments before and during the Capital Metro bus crash on the University of Texas campus that killed FOX 7 Austin employee Tony Diaz.
Diaz was on his bike when he was hit by a bus on San Jacinto near East 23rd Street on Jan. 28 at around 10:30 p.m.
The court documents describe the moments right before the crash: …
Aggie joins coastal cycling team raising support for minors affected by sex trafficking
Camryn Lang | www.thebatt.com
Ten college students will bike along the Pacific Coast to bring attention to the prevalence of sex trafficking and to raise money for the girls who escaped.
In Pedal the Pacific, students bike from Seattle to San Diego during June and July to support The Refuge, an Austin-based organization that fights for minors affected by sex trafficking.
The women selected for the 2019 team take on the 1,700-mile route with no …
Cars, cyclists navigate ongoing construction along Dean Keeton and Guadalupe
BY NICOLE STUESSY | www.dailytexanonline.com
Construction on gas lines along Dean Keeton and Guadalupe has caused lane closures and changing traffic patterns since last summer.
Texas Gas Service, a natural gas distribution company, has been working to replace natural gas lines as part of a planned enhancement project that is set to be completed later this year, said Christy Penders, public relations manager for Texas Gas Service.
“Texas Gas Service is working on a planned enhancement project that includes the replacement of approximately 3,000 feet of …
RBM Women’s Night
Richardson Bike Mart | www.facebook.com
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 6 PM – 8 PM Celebrate International Women’s Day with us as we host a fun filled and informative night dedicated to women’s cycling! Some of our favorite vendors will be on hand to discuss some of their women specific products as well as interactive clinics, games, and a few great testimonials about the growth and development of women’s cycling in DFW. We will have wine and other refreshments as well so feel free to bring a friend and celebrate International Women’s Day with us!
Austin’s Calendar Outdoors Saturday, Feb 23, 2019
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7a – 9a NWAus- Nelo’s Cycles Shop Weekday Ride (Road)
7:30a – 10a SwAus- Gruppo VOP Saturday Ride (Road)
7:30a – 9:45a Gruppo VOP (Adv)
7:30a – 9:30a SwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Road Ride
8a – 1p NwAus- Violet Crown Bagel Ride (Road Ride)
8a – 11a NwAus- Bicycle Sport Shop Parmer Store Saturday Ride
8a – 10a SwAus- Circle C Ranch Cycle Club
8:30a – 12p SoAus- Austin Tri-Cyclist Saturday Shop Road Ride
8:30a – 11:30a ATC Training Ride (Int,Adv)
8:30a – 11:30a Austin Flyers Club Ride
8:30a – 11:30a CenAus- Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR)
9a – 1p CenAus- Yellow Bike Project at the Austin Farmer’s Market (Downtown)
9a – 1p Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Saturday Ride (Road)
9a – 12p CenAus- Mellow Mountain Ride
9a – 12p Kyle- Hill Country Tri Club Saturday Ride (Road)
9a – 11a CenAus- Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride Shop Road Ride
9a – 11a SwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Mountain Bike Ride
9a – 10a NwAus- Saturday Brick Workout hosted by Bicycle Sport Shop
10a – 1p CenAus- Orange Bike Project Shop Hours
10a – 1p Florence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time
12p – 1:30p Farm Tour & Volunteer Orientation12p – 1p CenAus- Coed Hands-on Flat Fix Clinic
BPD at scene of wreck with bicycle, vehicle
www.beaumontenterprise.com
The Beaumont Police Department is currently at the scene of a wreck between a vehicle and a bicycle near Interstate 10 and College Street, a dispatcher confirmed.
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Beaumont Fire Rescue.