Texas Biking January 13th 2020
San Antonio Is the 16th Most Deadly U.S. City for Bicyclists
By Sanford Nowlin | www.sacurrent.com
Strap on your helmet and watch out for distracted drivers.
The Alamo City is among the 20 most deadly U.S. cities for bicyclists, according to an analysis of federal data by the insurance-shopping site CarInsurance.org.
San Antonio is 16th on the list with 243 annual bike fatalities per 100,000 commuters in 2017 — or more than double the national average of 104 annual fatalities per 100,000 commuters. The city also …
Safe Kids Austin: Adjusting bikes for kids as they grow
www.fox7austin.com
Christopher Stanton with Ghisallo Cycling Initiative has more on bike safety specifically what you need to watch for and do with bikes as your kids grow.
Texas MS 150 Kick Off Party
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Friday, January 17th, 2020 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Aggieland Outfitters Free http://www.aggielandoutfitters.com You are invited to our Texas MS 150 Kick Off Party on Friday January 17th from 3:00 till 7:00 PM at 303 University Drive East, College Station, Texas 77840. Aggieland Outfitters is joining forces with the Houston Physicians Hospital and the Texas A&M Cycling Team so come and enjoy our Kick Off Party. …
DFW Gateway Park – new and improved
fredcook | forums.mtbr.com
It had been a while since I rode Gateway Park trail in Fort Worth. If you haven’t been in a while, GO!
The west side has had several subtle improvements, like small berms making turns faster, additional rollers allowing you to gain a little more speed down, and a little air on their exits. Not so subtle are the new wood features. Great rollers for all level of riders… air with enough speed, or easy fun rolling the humps. A couple of skinnies now exist, and there are a coupe of great structured high banks go around on. All are quality builds, using either steel or treated lumber framing, and cedar decking with traction strips where needed.
The east has seen a LOT of improvement/evolution. That area is the fastest …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Sugar Cycles Road Team Ride Saturday, January 18, 2020 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Cycle 521 Training Sunday, January 19, 2020 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday BlendIn Coffee Club Sunday, January 19, 2020 @ 7:30 AM
Sunrise Sunday Service Sunday, January 19, 2020 @ 7:00 AM
Kingwood STBX Sunday Sunday, January 19, 2020 @ 7:30 AM
Police arrest suspect accused of shooting homeless man while attempting to steal his bike
By Taylor Pettaway | www.mysanantonio.com
San Antonio police have identified the man accused of shooting a homeless man while attempting to steal his bike.
Police said a homeless man was riding his bike at the corner of N. Brazos Street and Kaufmann Court when he was confronted by 28-year-old Alfredo Martinez, who allegedly attempted to steal his bike.
When the man refused to give up his bike, Martinez grew angry and …
Memorial Silent Ride in memory of Merry Katheryn Daye 1/18/20
RedFalcon | bicycleaustin.info
There will be a memorial ride for Merry Katheryn Daye who was killed in a hit and run on December 16th, 2019. She was the 84th person to die on our Austin roads last year.
Ride details: Saturday, January 18 2020 Mueller Lake Park Wheels down at 4:45 sharp
From the KXAN story: "Cyclist Ms. Daye was killed in a hit and run on Cameron Road on December 16th 2019. The victim, Merry Daye, 45, was …