Texas Biking News April 1st 2020
Bicyclist injured after hit-and-run, Beaumont man arrested
By Chris Moore | www.beaumontenterprise.com
Beaumont police arrested a 52-year-old man after a bicyclist was the victim of a hit-and-run wreck Sunday.
Officers responded to the call just after 9 a.m. in the 5300 block of Delaware Road, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department.
“Officers arrived and located the victim who was unresponsive,†the release said. “While en route officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle at Delaware near Eastex (Freeway). Witnesses on scene observed the suspect vehicle strike the victim and …
Chris King and PDW plan interactive map of retailers open during pandemic
by Dean Yobbi | www.bicycleretailer.com
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — In this time of uncertainty, two companies pooled their resources to help retailers let customers know about their status during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Portland Design Works and Chris King Precision Components combined to create a nationwide interactive retailer locator map. Clicking on a link will call up the shop and its current status (hours and operating procedure).
The sign-up period began Tuesday and the map goes live Friday, with retailers able to join and update their status during the pandemic. In the first 24 hours, 400 shops registered, for free, said RoseMary Sindt, PDW’s marketing manager. The immediate goal is …
Locals take to hike, bike trails to relieve stress
By Matt Faye | www.beaumontenterprise.com
Darin Lopez often enjoys the local hike and bike trails throughout Beaumont, frequently utilizing the Gulf Terrace location off Phelan Road to either walk with his father or jog solo to stay in shape.
He usually runs around sunrise, with the trail relatively sparse.
In recent weeks, however, Lopez has noticed those same trails seem a bit more crowded. In his opinion, it’s no coincidence the increased traffic comes at the same time as the …
6 Austin Bike Paths Every Cyclist Should Explore
BY DAVID LEFFLER & TREY GUTIERREZ | www.austinmonthly.com
Whether you’re looking for shady trails or more intense gravel biking routes, you’ve got options.
Violet Crown Trail
Shrouded in greenery, and with convenient access to a number of swimming holes along the Barton and Gaines Creek Greenbelts, this 6-mile mountain bike trail provides a welcome reprieve from Austin’s summer heat. The route’s main Zilker Park trailhead often swells with dogs, hikers, and day drinkers, so consider starting your ride at the farther-flung Spyglass or 360 trailhead entrances.
The Lost Pines Forest of Bastrop
In 2011, Bastrop was ravaged by the most destructive wildfire in Texas history—a blaze that devoured more than 30,000 tree-lined acres southwest of Austin. While scars from the burn still remain, this 13-mile ride, winding along the …
Chasing Miles on Painful Knee’s
Jose Gonsalves-Barreiro | www.strava.com
STRADE BIANCHE
Paolo Margio | www.strava.com
Mt. Nebo January 2020, Grape Creek, Texas
Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
On a nice January day, Christine and I decided to get out and try to keep in shape for the upcoming cycling season. Little did we know that the organized tours we had signed up for would be postponed or cancelled. So I am glad I brought my camera with me on this ride. It seems that all we will be doing is local rides, unless we are ordered to shelter in place. …
