Texas Bicycling News Digest August 17th 2019
Friends, family celebrate mountain bike national champion
by: Lauren Linville | www.texomashomepage.com
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Folks at The Bike Stop are honoring an Iowa Park native who happens to be a national champion.
Aaron McDaniel took first place in the Singlespeed Men category in Canyon, Texas.
He is one of the 24 medal holders from the championships, out of more than 350 riders.
It’s one thing to ride 45.4 miles through canyons on a bike, it’s another to be crowned champion.
“There was about three of us together on …
Woman indicted in prominent cyclist Tito Bradshaw’s death
Author: Jackson Floyd | www.kens5.com
SAN ANTONIO — Editor’s note: The above video is from July 10.
A grand jury has indicted a woman in the death of a prominent San Antonio bicyclist and business owner.
Linda Collier Mason, 67, faces one charge of intoxicated manslaughter. The indictment announced Friday alleges that Mason operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated and also includes a deadly weapon allegation.
Mason’s case is pending in the 290th district court. …
Bexar County Grand Jury Indicts Driver in Death of Cyclist Tito Bradshaw
IRIS DIMMICK | therivardreport.com
A Bexar County grand jury this week indicted Linda Collier Mason on a charge of intoxication manslaughter in the death of well-known local cyclist Tito Bradshaw, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
Bradshaw was riding his bike on East Houston Street on April 1 when the car Mason was driving allegedly struck him from behind, according to …
Traffic Study Delays Council Committee’s Review of Bike Lanes on Broadway
IRIS DIMMICK | therivardreport.com
Next week several Council members will receive an update on plans to revamp a three-mile stretch of Broadway Street, but City staff is not ready to present the alternative design that includes bike lanes on the full length of the major thoroughfare, according to officials.
“[City] staff has informed me they don’t have all the data necessary to give a full report, so they will give us a status update,†Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales (D5), who chairs the new Transportation and Mobility Committee, said Thursday. Gonzales said she had hoped the …
Video: Vernon Burnin’ Bike Ride gets cyclists ready for Hotter N’ Hell
By Emily Bjorklund | www.newschannel6now.com
VERNON, Texas (TNN) – With Hotter N’ Hell less than a week away, a bike race in Vernon is helping riders get ready, and has been for 24 years.
Over 200 cyclists gathered at Vernon College this morning, biking anywhere from 12-62 miles.
“It’s going to be a good test for them,†said co-organizer Ricky Graf. “So I think they [got] their money’s worth today.â€
Organizers say the …
Texas Brotherhood bike ride honors the fallen
www.khou.com
Police officers and EMS personnel from across the state started a 650-mile ride to honor emergency responders who died in the line of duty. The ride is expected to last eight days, averaging about 80 to 100 miles. KHOU 11 investigative reporter Cheryl Mercedes had the chance to ride alongside the Texas Brotherhood ride Saturday as it started in Hempstead.
PCC plus extra. Century #17
Troy Serrano | www.strava.com
Saturday to Somerset
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com
Thankful for the Serpentine escort
Brent Wells | www.strava.com
