Texas Biking News December 20th 2019
Austin Bicyclist 2019 Death #4: Merry Daye, 45 – On the Very Road Where Bike Austin is Calling for Protected Lanes
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
At 2:25 am on Monday, December 16, 2019, Merry Daye, a black woman aged 45 and a male were riding their bikes south on Cameron Road. Her bike had a trailer, and she was working on it while in the bike lane. The man was on the sidewalk. A silver Dodge Ram truck (the irony of the name is not lost on me) veered into the bike lane, crashing into Merry, bike and trailer. The truck then did a hit and run and left the scene. Emergency medical services was called and came to the crash site. They found Merry without a pulse, but were able to restore her heartbeat. She was transported to the hospital where she died. For her, family and friends, it will be Christmas without Merry. Sources: CBS Austin, KXAN, Austin Police Department …
BMC recalls Teammachine SLR01 Disc bicycles and framesets due to fall hazard
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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — BMC is recalling all 2018 and 2019 Teammachine SLR01 Disc bicycles and framesets because the fork steerer tube can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission received four reports from BMC of the fork steerer tube breaking while riding, with two consumers being injured during a fall.
Teammachine owners should stop riding the bikes and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.
About 840 bikes were sold in the U.S. and 94 in Canada at BMC dealers and …
APD identifies cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash with vehicle in north Austin
cbsaustin.com
The Austin Police Department has identified the victim who died following a hit-and-run bike and vehicle crash in north Austin Monday morning.
The incident occurred at 2:26 a.m. Monday at the 6000 block of Cameron Road.
According to APD, a silver, 2014 Dodge Ram pickup was traveling southbound when it struck the victim on the designated southbound bike lane.
The victim was …
2020 Texas Marathon Mountain Bike State Championship Series
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Four transportation updates to know in Central Austin
By Jack Flagler | communityimpact.com
- Shoal Creek Boulevard bike lanes
After a one-way protected bicycle lane on Shoal Creek Boulevard between Foster Lane and US 183 opened in September, crews are now working on a two-way bike lane on Shoal Creek between Foster and 38th Street. A small section of that two-way bike lane has opened between …
Texas MTB 2019 Rewind
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NAHBS to Host the “International Grand Prix of Gravel†in Dallas
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In addition to gravel race, NAHBS will have a Test Ride Outdoor Pavillion, giving show attendees, media, and buyers the opportunity to demo a variety of bikes
DALLAS, TX (For Immediate Release) – The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS), the largest event in the world for the handmade bicycle market, is proud to announce the inaugural “International Grand Prix of Gravel†bike race, taking place on Saturday March 21st in Dallas TX. Working with The Spinistry, a promoter of off-pavement and ultra endurance cycling events based out of Texas, the gravel race will …
Weekend Rides: NW Loop & Red Horn!
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday training ride leaving from Cups & Cones:
7:30 am – Possible wet roads at the start, the route takes us Northwest and Crystal Falls may be optional if too wet. https://www.strava.com/routes/4153129 8:00 am group is still active After the ride, we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted breakfast tacos, burgers and beer!
Sunday is our usual …