Texas Biking News August 20th 2020
Conquer the Coast Goes Virtual in 2020
By Jane Kathleen Gregorio | www.101corpuschristi.com
Renowned as one of the most unique bike rides in Texas, Conquer the Coast just got even more unusual. The 2020 event, which raises money for leadership, empowerment, and scholarship programs, has gone virtual. Riders can pick their own routes and complete their chosen milage at their own pace.
The scenic, 66-mile route normally takes cyclists along Corpus Christi Bay, over the Harbor Bridge, across the Corpus Christi Ship Channel on the Port Aransas ferry, along Mustang Island, and onto Ocean Drive. That route is unavailable this …
Video: Hotter’N Hell Hundred gearing up for virtual ride
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WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – Hotter’N Hell Hundred is coming up soon.
The annual bike ride will still be going on this year even if it does look a little different.
It’s going to be virtual this year because of COVID-19 precautions and the race will get underway in just a little more than a week. …
TerraQuest app helps event directors offer self-timed rides and races
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CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Like the Hubtiger app and PeopleForBikes’ Ride Spot app, TerraQuest offers a variety of tools to retailers and other businesses, including the ability to share favorite routes, run consumer challenges and more.
But TerraQuest’s killer feature is the ability to offer riders turn-by-turn audible directions, even on trails and offline. That makes it ideal for event directors looking to offer self-timed rides and races due to COVID-19 cancelations.
The directions are key for riders hoping to navigate a specific mountain bike route without …
One person dead after bike v. truck collision. Ingleside PD investigating
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INGLESIDE, Texas — Tuesday at 12:04 p.m. Ingleside Police received multiple 911 calls about a major accident near State Highway 361 and Avenue A. Police units, Tri County EMS and Ingleside Fire Department responded to the scene.
According to police a silver ford F250 struck another person on a bicycle near the intersection. Police say the individual on the bike suffered major injuries and was transported to Northshore Emergency Center in Portland. The individual was later pronounced deceased.
DPS responded to the scene to assist with the investigation into the crash. Police say “the …
Shortage of bikes continues to increase during COVID-19
Author: Sunny Tsai | www.kagstv.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As people start to head back to school and work, bicycles are becoming a popular method of transportation. But, as the pandemic continues, the shortage of bikes and supplies is starting to become an issue.
With public transportation still a taboo during the pandemic, people are starting to look for their own private ways to mobilize. …
City Of San Antonio Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Of San Antonio Missions As UNESCO World Heritage Site With First-Time Virtual Festival
Press release from the City of San Antonio | patch.com
SAN ANTONIO (August 19, 2020) – All eyes will be on San Antonio’s historic missions to celebrate a major milestone, and – for the first time – most of those eyes will watch through the screen of a computer or mobile device. This year, the City of San Antonio’s annual World Heritage Festival is going virtual to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the San Antonio Missions’ designation as a …
… Tuesday, September 8 – Sunday, September 13, 2020 Virtual Tour de Las Misiones Bike Ride, Walk & Run This year’s Tour de las Misiones celebrates Mission San Jose’s 300th year! The event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit and learn about the historic San Antonio Missions. This bike ride, walk and run can be completed by registered participants using the designated routes or by using their own routes to tour the Missions. Tours must be completed September 8-13, 2020. Participants are …
Video: WDH: Safer streets for people who walk or bike in the Heights
Anavid Reyes | www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – Walking and biking in the Heights will soon feel a lot safer when traveling on North Shepherd and Durham drives. In July, the Shepherd-Durham Major Investment project, which stretches from 610 to Interstate 10, was awarded $40 million dollars to continue building out Phase 2 of the project.
Updating and improving two parallel thoroughfares that run through the Heights is a huge step in the right direction to make the area safe for walkers and bikers. …
Texas appeals court issues split ruling in cyclist’s suit against Beaumont
By David Beasley | setexasrecord.com
BEAUMONT- A Texas appeals court panel issued a split ruling in a suit filed against the city of Beaumont by a man severely injured when the bicycle he was riding struck a water valve street cover.
A lower court determined that Raul Isern could sue the city under the Texas Tort Claims Act (TTCA), which allows limited exemptions from government sovereign immunity protections.
The city appealed. The Texas Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug. 13 upheld part of the lower court ruling, and overturned other parts. …
Possum Pedal, Graham, Texas August 15, 2020
Roy – Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
KUDOS to Graham for not participating in the "cancel culture." And, as far as I am concerned, they did it flawlessly. So the ride was on: Who’s registered? …
… Ride was to start at 7 a.m. We and some others milled around waiting for the line up. Eventually, a representative told us it was an open start. Explains why some of the riders just wandered off and others seemed to be in no hurry to get to the line up. …
