Texas Biking News December 9th 2019
Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference
texastrailsandactivetransportation.org
March 25-27, 2020 The 2020 TTAT conference will take place at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio.
The sixth biennial Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference is headed back to San Antonio in March, and we want to see you there!
TTAT brings together state and national professionals involved in bicycle, pedestrian, and active transportation planning, construction, funding, operation, and management. The conference focuses on issues of economic development, health, safety, and other topics relevant to advancing active transportation and trails throughout Texas.
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Sienna Morning Loops Tuesday, December 10, 2019 @ 5:00 AM
Sunday Blendin Sunday, December 15, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Sunrise Sunday Service Sunday, December 15, 2019 @ 7:00 AM
Kingwood STBX Sunday Sunday, December 15, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Trek recalls Super Commuter+ e-bikes over front fender bolt concerns
www.bicycleretailer.com
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Trek is recalling 2,840 of its 2017-2019 model Super Commuter+ 8S e-bikes because a front fender bolt can unthread causing the fender to fall into the front wheel.
Trek has received two reports of the wrong bolt being installed to secure the front fender to the fork crown. One injury has been reported, resulting in a vertebrae fracture.
Consumers are being told to immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair. Consumers can contact Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. …
Court date for driver who tried to attack me with a screwdriver
btrettel | bicycleaustin.info
Helmet cam video:
Back in September I was preparing to turn left when a driver almost hit me head on. That driver then made their own left turn nearby. Thinking I could get them to pay closer attention in the future, I followed the driver and spoke with them. (I’ve already heard from many people that this was my mistake. Let me say that I think talking to most drivers is worthwhile but you only need one crazy to make it not worthwhile…) The driver escalated fast, pulling out a screwdriver and thrusting at me at one point. I honestly thought he was going to stab me. Because I was straddling my bike, I couldn’t easily go anywhere aside from towards him. After he …
Local cyclists join The Salvation Army to build bikes for Tyler, Smith County children
Matt Lackrtiz | www.cbs19.tv
The bike build is part of The Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree program which provides gifts to over 2,000 children and seniors in Tyler and Smith County.
TYLER, Texas — Around 60 volunteers worked with The Salvation Army to build 150 bicycles for children Saturday morning.
"They assemble it all they check everything for specs, they have a roll-through kind of a Q and A where they checked everything again, put air in the tires and they’re ready for the kiddos," said Andy Kutach, President of Fresh Racing.
The bikes built are all …
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bicycle Technician in Houston, Texas
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We are genuine in our belief that sports make people better and so are you! Immerse yourself in a workplace that loves to be active and lives the brand. Associates joining our team have an opportunity to be a part of the #1 sporting goods retailer in the country and create a lasting impact on their communities through sport and activity.
On our Team, everyone plays a critical role. Your Mission (and Ours) is to serve and inspire athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through the relentless improvement of everything we do.
Bike Technician Duties: …