Texas Biking News July 16th 2021
More than 2 bike thefts per day in Austin, according to APD stats
by: Kevin Clark | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than two bikes have been reported stolen per day this year in Austin, according to Austin Police Department numbers we analyzed.
It averages out to less than last year so far, when there were more than 1,000 bike thefts reported to APD. Still, experts said these thefts have spiked since the start of the pandemic. …
Hotter’n Hell Hundred riders ready to return with record registration numbers 45 days out
by: Zach Verdea | www.myhighplains.com
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Although we still may be 45 days out from the return of Hotter’N Hell Hundred, you wouldn’t be able to tell by the registration numbers.
To this point, not only have they surpassed 2019’s numbers, they have almost a thousand more sign-ups already.
“It’s the wind, it’s the heat that you have to put up with but you know it is what it is, they wouldn’t call it …
Academy Sports + Outdoors recalls Ozone 500 girls and boys Elevate bikes
www.bicycleretailer.com
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Academy Sports + Outdoors is recalling some Ozone 500 girls and boys Elevate 24-inch bikes because of a fall and injury hazard.
The hazard involves the rear shock spring, which can become stuck and create a pinch point between the spring and the seat, posing an injury risk, or causing the bicycles to stop unexpectedly and creating a fall hazard to the rider. The retailer has received one report of a person injuring their hand under the seat when the rear shock spring compressed.
The recall involves about 3,860 bikes that have "Ozone 500" printed on the frame. The girls …