Texas Bicycling News Digest May 13th 2019
FMPD’s Bike with the Blue event rescheduled for this Saturday
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
The Flower Mound Police Department’s annual “Bike with the Blue†event has been rescheduled for this weekend.
The event — in which the community is invited to take a ride with the Flower Mound Police Department Sworn and Volunteer Bike Units — was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 11, but was rescheduled for one week later because of rainy weather, according to a news release from the town of Flower Mound. On May 18, participants will take an afternoon ride and …
Active Transportation Plan seeks to correct chronic lack of sidewalks, bike lanes
By RHIANNON SAEGERT | www.wacotrib.com
After a long look at McLennan County’s sidewalks and bike lanes, or lack thereof, the Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization is urging local governments to prioritize cross-town pedestrian and cycling connections.
The MPO’s draft Active Transportation Plan, a long-term planning document, homes in on specific issues throughout the county, focusing on instances of pedestrians or cyclists being injured or killed by vehicles, mapping out sidewalks, categorizing them based on condition and making a …
Top 5 things to do this week in The Woodlands – May 13, 2019
By: Eden Bright | www.woodlandsonline.com
… Another option complimenting healthy lifestyles is Bike The Woodlands Day. The Woodlands Township is holding multiple cycling events on Saturday, May 18 at Northshore Park beginning at 9 a.m. The first 250 bikers will receive a voucher for a free Kona Ice snow cone, while supplies last. The day will feature children’s activities, a Kid’s Bike Rodeo, food trucks, live music and more. You can buy, sell or swap bikes and bike parts at the fourth annual Bike Month Swap Meet. Bikes in decent working condition (minor adjustments or fixes needed allowed) can be donated. Interfaith of The Woodlands will distribute the donations to those in need. Both an …
Davoust, McElveen complete podium behind Finsterwald at marathon nationals
By John Livingston | the-journal.com
In a big effort on a wet course in Texas, Colorado Springs’ Russell Finsterwald swiped the stars and stripes national championship jersey from the two-time defending champion in his home state.
Finsterwald was first to the finish line in Saturday’s USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships in Palo Duro Canyon, Texas. He finished in 3 hours, 1 minute, 35 seconds. He was 2:02 in front of Durango’s Stephan Davoust and 2:33 in front of Payson McElveen, the two-time defending champion who now …
Driver Accused of Hitting Arlington Police Bike Officer Arrested
By Tim Ciesco | www.nbcdfw.com
Arlington police arrested a man accused of driving an SUV that hit and injured a bike officer over the weekend.
Steven Turner, 37, turned himself in around 6 p.m. Monday, police said. He faces a charge of failing to stop and render aid, and police said he also had misdemeanor warrants for his arrest in Fort Worth.
Police released new surveillance photos of the …
Lyft driver who hit Arlington bicycle officer turns himself in, police say
BY NICHOLE MANNA | www.star-telegram.com
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A Lyft driver accused in a hit-and-run that injured an Arlington police officer turned himself in on Monday afternoon.
Steven Turner, 37, was arrested on a charge of failure to stop and render aid. Turner also had misdemeanor warrants for his arrest out of Fort Worth, police said.
After the hit-and-run, Arlington police released images of Turner’s vehicle, which appeared to show a light on his front dashboard that indicated he could be a ride-share driver.
Investigators contacted Lyft and Uber for help. …
Cardiologist, police lieutenant works to keep officers heart healthy
by: Candy Rodriguez | www.kxan.com
WEST LAKE HILLS, Texas (KXAN) — Officers from Texas and across the country killed in the line of duty are being honored in Washington, D.C as part of National Police Week.
The fallen officers were honored by the police unity tour, which is a bicycle and motorcycle ride. Among the list of officers being remembered is Round Rock Police Officer Charles Whites who was killed while responding to a crash on Interstate 35 in 2018.
Longtime cardiologist and police lieutenant Dr. Jon Sheinberg said there are other factors that …
Deadline to participate in the North Texas Senior Games approaching
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WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) – There is still time for you to sign up for the North Texas Senior Games!
The deadline has been extended until May 15.
The North Texas Senior Games gives everyone age 50 and older the chance to participate in athletic events and other activities including basketball, billiards, bowling, dominoes/42, cycling (5k, 10k, and 20k time trials), golf, horseshoes, pickleball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, and washers.
The games will be held May 16-18 at Midwestern State University and other local venues. Cycling events will be held on June 2. …
CHRISTUS St. Michael Atlanta Foundation hosts second Tour de Forest Bicycle Ride
by Ashley Gardner | www.texarkanagazette.com
The CHRISTUS St. Michael Atlanta Foundation will host the second Atlanta Tour de Forest Recreational Bike Ride on at 8:30 a.m. June 1 at the Atlanta Fairgrounds in partnership with the Atlanta Forest Festival.
Launched in 2018, the annual event was a first for the foundation and the first event of its kind for the Atlanta community.
The ride will start and end at the Atlanta Fairgrounds, 606 S. Louise St., Atlanta, Texas. Registration is available at bikereg.com/tour-de-forest. The early registration fee is $30. Registration will also be available beginning at …
DART’s Annual Bike to Work Day planned for May 17
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On Friday, May 17, Dallas Area Rapid Transit invited North Texans to pedal to work as part of the Dallas area’s 2019 Bike to Work Day annual event – now in its nineteenth year.
Launched in 2001, Bike to Work Day is a national event to encourage people to try bicycle commuting as a healthy and safe alternative to driving. DART buses and trains have features that make it simple to combine riding your bike with riding transit. On the front of DART buses you’ll find easy-to-use storage racks, while on rail you can …
Upcoming Rides
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Tuesday Night Intervals w/ South Texas Cycling Club Tuesday, May 14, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
MPPPL Tuesday, May 14, 2019 @ 5:30 AM
Smackdown TNE Tuesday, May 14, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Lite Bike Tuesday, May 14, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Paperclip Tuesday, May 14, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Wednesday UBG Wednesday, May 15, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Sugar Land WNW 2019 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Bear Creek Crits: Week 4 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
Paperclip Thursday, May 16, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Nite Bike Thursday, May 16, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Smackdown TNE Thursday, May 16, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride 25.8 Miles Thursday, May 16, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday Night Shop Ride – Short Route (12.5) Miles – Pearland Bicycles Thursday, May 16, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
FNR (Friday Night Racing) Friday, May 17, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Zube NWCC ride – Multiple groups Saturday, May 18, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Noon Bike Sunday, May 19, 2019 @ 12:00 PM
4 person TT – Series Finale!
by South Texas Cycling | www.facebook.com
Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 119 County Road 42 A, Rosharon, TX 77583
Join us for our first ever 4 person TT event to wrap up our spring series!
This will be held on a different course (https://www.strava.com/segments/20580538) near Rosharon, TX. It is commonly called Sandy Point or the "Church Loop".
The course is https://www.strava.com/segments/20580538. This is the actual TT course.
Note that this will start at 630p sharp, teams must be signed in by 615p. Bring a taillight and headlight for your bike as it is a country road and may get darker a little earlier than normal (depending on how many teams we have)
Monday Gravel
Charlie Jenkins | www.strava.com
I got my behind handed to me today ride with Patrick. Only had fuel for a 2hr ride.lol
Marcel Antigua | www.strava.com
