Texas Bicycling News Digest April 1st 2019
SAPD: Bicyclist hospitalized in critical condition after driver ran him over on East Side
By Caleb Downs | www.mysanantonio.com
The victim, a man in his late 20s or early 30s, was riding on a black bicycle in black clothing at about 12:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of East Houston Street when the woman ran him over from behind, police said.
A bicyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after he was run over by a woman on the East Side, police said.
The victim, a man in his late 20s or early 30s, was …
Popular San Antonio bike shop owner identified as bicyclist critically injured in crash
By Caleb Downs and Fares Sabawi | www.mysanantonio.com
Police on Monday afternoon identified the bicyclist struck and critically injured by a vehicle on San Antonio’s East Side and said the driver had been arrested.
Tito Harry Bradshaw, 35, was riding a bicycle around 12:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of East Houston Street when a Toyota Corolla struck him from behind, police said. …
2019 Results Flat Rock Ranch, Comfort
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The fourth TMBRA race of the season took place at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas. This is the largest mountain bike race in the San Antonio, Texas area with over 400 racers competing in the different age, gender, and experience-based classes. Congratulations to all the Tiger racers for their dedication. Dripping Springs had multiple podium spots again! A special shout out to all of the parents and volunteers for their support. …
THE 2019 LBJ 100 BIKE TOUR WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
The Friends of the LBJ Park welcomed 1,257 cyclists from more than 26 states for a day of cycling, food, and friends for our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Luci Johnson once again held a special tour filled with timeless Park memories. Thank you, Luci, and Ian Turpin for spending your day with us.
Upcoming Rides
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Haardvarks Tuesday, April 2, 2019 @ 7:00 PM
Lite Bike Tuesday, April 2, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Tuesday Night Intervals w/ South Texas Cycling Club Tuesday, April 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Wednesday UBG Wednesday, April 3, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
SL WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDE Wednesday, April 3, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
West Bike Wednesday, April 3, 2019 @ 7:00 PM
McIntyre 20 Wednesday, April 3, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Thursday Night Time Trial Thursday, April 4, 2019 @ 6:15 PM
Nite Bike Thursday, April 4, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
FNR (Friday Night Racing) Friday, April 5, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Sugar Cycles (Short) Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Society Saturday 45 miler Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Barn Clear Lake Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
SWCC Sunday Sunday, April 7, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Blendin Sunday, April 7, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Noon Bike Sunday, April 7, 2019 @ 12:00 PM
Sunday UBG – B Group Sunday, April 7, 2019 @ 8:00 AM
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO GO CARLESS FOR A MONTH
BY MEGAN KIMBLE | www.austinmonthly.com
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED WHEN AUSTIN MONTHLY SENIOR EDITOR MEGAN KIMBLE GAVE UP HER CAR DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY.
Water drips from my helmet as I pedal up Rollingwood Drive. It wasn’t raining when I left my apartment near South Lamar Boulevard and Manchaca Road half an hour ago, but since then, the fog has thickened and cohered into droplets that roll down my jacket. As I glide under dripping oak trees and past million-dollar homes, I relax into the pace of my pedal stroke, enjoying the relative hush on this …
Safe Kids Austin: Distracted driving awareness
By Amanda Salinas | www.fox7austin.com
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Ghisallo Cycling Initiative’s Christopher Stanton has more on National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and how to make sure you’re not distracted while driving.
Police: Cyclist killed in East Austin crash veered into oncoming traffic
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AUSTIN, Texas — Police say a woman killed Thursday night after her bicycle collided with a vehicle in East Austin had veered into oncoming traffic.
It happened at around 9 p.m. on East MLK Jr. Blvd. just east of I-35.
Austin Police say the cyclist, identified as 28-year-old …
Community holds procession for Bicycle World owner who died
Photos by Maricela Rodriguez | www.valleymorningstar.com
A bicycle procession Saturday morning followed the vehicle that carried the ashes of Henry Roberts, who passed away on March 17, from Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home to the First United Methodist Church.
His son Philip transported the ashes to the church followed by hundreds of cyclists from all over the Valley riding in memory of Roberts, founder and owner of Bicycle World. …
Two Retired Amigos on Winter Tour
By Douglas Wood | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 37: Alpine to Marfa Monday April 1, 2019, 28 miles (45 km) – Total so far: 1,814 miles (2,919 km) Another chilly morning in the high desert of West Texas. Jim got up early and hightailed it to McDonalds for food and to just get out of the dingy room. I followed about twenty minutes behind. After breakfast we rode out toward Marfa. It turned out to be a beautiful cool morning ride into town. …
Tito Bradshaw Recovery Prayer Ride and Vigil. Prayers to the family on their loss!
Esther Barrientez | www.strava.com
