Texas Bicycling News Digest June 24th 2019
UTSA memorializes Tito Bradshaw with bike repair shop
By Camelia Juarez | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio will memorialize a local bicycle community leader by changing the name of its obsolete Ximenes Information booth to the Tito Bradshaw Bicycle Repair Shop.
Tito Bradshaw was an organizer for the local biking community and the owner of Bottom Bracket Bike Shop. In April, Bradshaw was fatally struck by a drunken driver while on a bike ride. …
Bicyclist dead after crash with pickup in North Lubbock
www.lubbockonline.com
A bicyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck late Sunday in North Lubbock.
Benjamin Martinez, 56, died at University Medical Center following the crash that was reported about 9:30 p.m. near North Detroit Avenue and Emory Street, according to Lubbock police.
Investigators believe Martinez was traveling west on a bicycle as he approached the intersection of North Detroit Avenue and Emory Street. A …
Heart of Texas Pedaling for Paws Bicycle Tour
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The Heart of Texas Cyclists Bicycle Club of Brownwood Texas hosted a bike tour event to raise money for the Corinne T. Smith Animal Center on June 22, 2019. The event was enjoyable for all participants and a huge success for the Corinne T. Smith Animal Center. The event began and ended at Festival Park in Brownwood, Texas. There were 78 registered participants in the event. There were several participants from Brownwood, Abilene, San Angelo, Midland and as far away as Carrollton, Corpus Christi, and Tyler. The participants rode bicycles on route distances of 8 miles, 25 miles, 45 miles, and 65 miles. There were …
Archer City VFD receives tools after helping stuck child
By Christian Hamilton | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – The Archer City Police Department reports they were called last week about a boy who was riding his bicycle and got his foot stuck between the pedal and the bicycle frame.
Realizing they didn’t have proper equipment, officers called the Archer City Volunteer Fire Department. One of the firemen used his personal tool kit to …
Upcoming Rides
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Paperclip Tuesday, June 25, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Cool Cat Cycles Wed Night Gravel Wednesday, June 26, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Sugar Land WNW 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday Night Shop Ride – Short Route (12.5) Miles – Pearland Bicycles Thursday, June 27, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Paperclip Thursday, June 27, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Zube NWCC ride – Multiple groups Saturday, June 29, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
VITE RIDE | "ESPRESSO" GROUP Saturday, June 29, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
VITE RIDE | "CORTADO" GROUP Saturday, June 29, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
VITE RIDE | "LATTE" GROUP Saturday, June 29, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
VITE RIDE | "CAPPUCCINO" GROUP Saturday, June 29, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
VITE RIDE | "POUR OVER" GROUP Saturday, June 29, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Cycles MS150 Group Ride Sunday, June 30, 2019 @ 7:30 AM