Texas Bicycling News Digest June 21st 2019
Vietnam veteran from Orange riding bike across country to raise money for other veterans
by Chris Mullooly | kfdm.com
ORANGE — It’s more than 1,400 miles from Orange, Texas to Dover, Delaware — a roughly 20-hour car ride.
But a 70-year-old Southeast Texas Vietnam veteran from Orange will be riding his bicycle to Delaware to help raise money for other Vietnam veterans.
Cyclists to visit area for cancer awareness
www.paducahsun.com
Cyclists from the University of Texas at Austin will pedal their way through the Jackson Purchase today as part of Texas 4000 for Cancer, the longest annual charity bike ride in the world.
The path through Paducah — called the Ozark Route — began May 31 in Austin and winds its way through Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis. The 70-day tour has cyclists crossing into Canada en route to Anchorage, Alaska, arriving on Aug. 9. …
I BROKE MY ARM! The Singletrack Sampler and I mountain bike Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
No Front Brakes | www.youtube.com
I met up with Alex from The Singletrack Sampler and Scott Smith and took them out to Flat Creek Crossing Ranch, one of my favorite spots around Austin. I’ve been here plenty of times, but today was the day I …
Austin Parks Get $180K In Grants For Improvements
By Tony Cantu | patch.com
Austin Parks Foundation officials release list of six recreational areas across the city benefiting from grant money.
AUSTIN, TX — Austin Parks Foundation officials announced on Friday it had awarded more than $180,000 in grants for improvement, renovation and upkeep of six park areas across the city’s five districts.
The $180,400 in funds will help revamp Austin parks, trails, and green spaces throughout 5 districts with trail creation, new amenity installation, fencing and other improvements.
"We’re grateful to be part of these community-initiated projects that …
Montgomery County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help to Identify Bicycle Thief at WalMart in New Caney
By: Specialist Lee Knudsen | www.woodlandsonline.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — On June 13, 2019 at about 4:00pm, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 20310 US Highway 59 New Caney, Texas (Wal-Mart) in reference to the theft of a bicycle. The victim said that she arrived on the bicycle at Walmart for a job interview, and that the bicycle was her only mode of transportation. While she was inside interviewing for a job, some unknown person stole her bicycle. …
Weekend Rides: Reverse Lime Creek & Lamppost!
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday training rides leaving from Cups & Cones:
7:30 am – Headed down to Volente on our reverse route. https://www.strava.com/routes/4732205 Track progress here: https://www.wahooligan.com/users/live/0SMVmji6alCkLzYxOg7mTw …