Texas Bicycling News Digest March 7th 2019
Cyclist struck, killed by bus full of children in Heights, police say
By Cory McCord | www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – A cyclist was killed Thursday after he was struck by a bus, according to police.
Police said the man was struck near the intersection of 8th Street and Heights Boulevard around 3:05 p.m.
There were children on the bus at the time of the collision, according to police.
Houston ISD school bus apparently involved in fatal crash with cyclist
By Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
Police and EMS personnel respond to a scene where a cyclist was struck and killed by a HISD school bus at Heights Blvd. and 8th Street in the Heights, Thursday, March 7, 2019. A Houston ISD bus appears to have been involved in a fatal crash involving a bicyclist in Houston’s Heights on Thursday.
Officers rushed to East 8th Street near Heights Boulevard around 3:10 p.m. for the crash. One person apparently died in the crash.
Students were on board the bus involved, although it is unclear how the bus was involved.
Pop Up Bike Shop & Ride
by Bike Friendly South Dallas | www.facebook.com
Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT TG Terry Park Legow & Jamaica in South Dallas Come join us again for our 3rd Saturday Pop Up shop. We fix as many bikes as we can, air up a few tires and have a few laughs along the way. We will also have a community ride that should roll around 11:30a If you have an hour or so to spare we’d love to have you. …
Red Star "Typical Social Rides"
by RED STAR Bicycle Shop | www.facebook.com
Friday, March 22, 2019 at 6 PM RED STAR Bicycle Shop 155 Parkhouse St, Dallas, Texas 75207 These rides are for you all SOCIAL RIDERS. slow & comfortable pace on a Friday evening(every other Friday), all Bicycles 🚴 are welcome…
Different route and destination each time. We will be visiting BREWERIES or restaurants ( one per ride) after of each ride.
10-13 EASY FLAT miles through downtown Dallas. BRING your Bluetooth speakers and crazy lights… ( Head and tail lights required). …
Buddhist Temple Ride
by Willy Erlemeyer | www.facebook.com
March 10 Sunday at 9 AM – 2 PM 4029 Prescott Ave, Dallas, TX 75212 Cyclo~Maniacs~Int~Tuesday Tits Biking club & UTSW Biking club Northaven – Buddhist Temple -Brunch Sunday, March 10, , 2019 4029 Prescott Ave. 75219 Meet: 9 AM ( day light savings time ! ) Roll out: 9.30 am Espresso, Cappuccino , Croissants are ready ! Route: Denton -Northaven- White rock trail- “Thai food brunch at BUDDHIST Templeâ€, ( 35 M, short ride – return via Mockingbird Bridge) Long Ride 50 M + : Stultz, White Rock trail, Peavy Rd, Linwood Park, Santa fee Trail, Munger to Cabana for some brews ! …
Flat Rock Ranch – Zombie Goat Enduro Race MTB Vlog 15
by TC| www.turnincranks.com
Back in late summer 2018, I had put a soft goal for myself to win the Southern Enduro Tour Men 40-49 age group. That meant that I needed to be sure to put in some work, both on and off the bike.
I did alright off the bike, adopting a 3 times per week workout routine that improved my …
Texas A&M donates over 600 ofo bikes to community
By Courtney Kroll | www.thebatt.com
The bright yellow pay-to-ride ofo bikes which once flooded Texas A&M’s campus have been donated to 22 non-profit agencies in Bryan-College Station.
Ofo bikes were originally brought to Texas A&M to provide an alternative transportation option to students. The bike-share program allowed access to dockless bikes through an app, charging users an hourly rate to ride. After issues with ofo providers and …
Hard Hats for Little Heads
Matthew Ybarra | www.navasotaexaminer.com
COLLEGE STATION — Navasota couldn’t defend the title in the relay race, but the Hard Hats for Little Heads event at Reed Arena was another huge success.
Hard Hats for Little Heads was created by the Texas Medical Association in 1994 to educate children on how to prevent head injuries.
This is the 11th year in a row that the event has been held and each year more schools participate. Second-grade students from 15 area schools led by their mascots, including …
2019 Army Trials at Fort Bliss: The word can’t is now the fuel for her fire
elpasoheraldpost.com
ARLINGTON, Va. – Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Beth King was used to flying as a former Chinook helicopter maintainer and crew chief. Her flying came to an end on July 25, 2011 when her helicopter was hit with a rocket propelled grenade in Regional Command East Afghanistan while trying to land. …
… Because of her new found love of cycling, King will compete at the 2019 Army Trials at Fort Bliss, Texas 5 – 16 March in hopes of garnering a spot on Team Army for the …
Freewheels Houston wants you to donate those bikes you don’t use anymore
By Tracy Maness | www.chron.com
In the often automobile-dependent city of Houston, some forget how many people don’t have cars and have to rely on the bus system, walking or asking for rides to get to work, school or just about anywhere.
In nearly three and a half years, Freewheels Houston has helped change that through providing donated and reworked bikes to about 600 refugees, students and veterans coming out of homelessness. …
Thursday training
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com
Maiden Voyage for the Emonda
Francisco Simas – US MES | www.strava.com
Trail Party DH at Spider Mountain
www.bikereg.com
Sat April 20, 2019 200 Greenwood Hills Trail, Burnet, TX 78611 CATEGORY FIELD LIMIT FEE Men 100 $25 Women 100 $25