Texas Biking News November 29th 2019
Family donates bikes to Dallas police to thank them for a special friendship
Marie Saavedra | www.wfaa.com
Tucker Burns was out at White Rock Lake most days, and she formed friendships with members of Dallas police’s Bike Unit. In her memory, Burns’ family gave back.
DALLAS — White Rock Lake has a dedicated community, and one of its best stewards was Tucker Burns.
If you know the area well, you also may have known her and her companion Don from the nearby CC Young retirement center. The pair had a standing date.
"She loved the lake," said Burns’ son-in-law, Leon Banowetz. "Every morning we would leave our house and …
Bike-friendly community action plan considered
Claire Kowalick | www.timesrecordnews.com
While Wichita Falls is well-known for its annual Hotter’N’ Hell bicycle race, the city is considering a plan to make cycling safe and fun year-round.
The city was recently honored by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) and they will officially receive the award at the council meeting Tuesday. …
Teen struck in hit-and-run while riding bicycle
abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas — District 3 units responded to a call near Hollywood Blvd. and Bandera St. on Thursday night.
Captain J. Shannon posted about the incident saying the victim was a 13-year-old. …
BICYCLE JINGLE RIDE Wichita Falls
www.timesrecordnews.com
JINGLE RIDE: 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Dec 12. The Midwestern State University Cycling Team hosts its annual Jingle Ride. Meet at the Dillard Building Parking Lot, 3411 Taft at 5:45. Ride runs through Country Club and is open to all cyclists wearing a helmet and with lights on their bikes. Refreshments afterwards. More info at Jingle Ride on Facebook.com
Weekend Rides: Flatish 55 & Thunderbird
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
The weather is suspect, so we’ll see how it goes…watch email in am. Saturday training ride leaving from Cups & Cones:
7:30 am – Request for a flatter route: https://www.strava.com/routes/20048138 After the ride, we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted breakfast tacos, burgers, and beer!
Sunday is our coffee shop training ride to Thunderbird on Sunday at 7:30 am from C&C for …