Houston teen goes coast-to-coast on bicycle to raise money, awareness for Friendship Circle

By MATT SAMUELS | jhvonline.com

Moshe Cattan, Natan Bushee, Yoel Cin and Eli Edelson began their summer journey at the Pacific Ocean in San Diego in June. The ride will end at the Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 1.

In the wee hours of a hot summer morning, four Jews on bicycles emerged from the desert.

Traveling 100 miles a day on a bike is not an easy task, and when the temperature is expected to reach 115 degrees, it’s best to get an early start.

As the sun begins to rise, the four get off their bikes, wrap …

Linda Wheeler Injured in Bicycle, Truck Accident in Kirbyville, TX

Michael Grossman | www.texas-wrongful-death-lawyer.net

Kirbyville, TX — July 20, 2021, Linda Wheeler was injured following an accident where a truck hit a bicycle at an intersection.

Investigators reported that the accident happened at around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of West Main Street and South Vallie Street.

In their initial reports, officials said that 52-year-old Linda Wheeler was on a bicycle riding along southbound Vallie. Police claim Wheeler disregarded a stop sign, causing a Volvo semi-truck to hit Wheeler.

Wheeler was taken to a hospital and later released. Police did not …

Longtime Texas retailer Lee Ericson succumbs to cancer

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HURST, Texas (BRAIN) — Longtime retailer Lee Ericson, who owned Bicycles Inc. in Fort Worth for 42 years before selling this year after being diagnosed with cancer, died July 13. He was 63.

"Lee was always such a great person," Specialized Bicycle Components founder and CEO Mike Sinyard told BRAIN. "So happy, full of energy. I can still remember clearly his laugh and the radiance in his eyes. We all loved Lee. Rest in peace, Lee."

Ericson was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1958 and his family moved later that year to Great Kills on Staten Island. While in high school in 1974 at age 16, Ericson started working for a bike shop in nearby New Dorp. Ericson eventually became acting manager until the shop closed in …

Mayor’s Fitness Council to host memorial bike ride for Mike Greer

By Chelsea Collinsworth | www.fox34.com

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The Lubbock Mayor’s Fitness Council has planned a memorial bike ride in honor of Buffalo Springs Lake triathlon founder Mike Greer.

The 31-mile Celebration of Life Bike Ride will start at the Chisum Travel Center at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24. Everyone’s invited to attend and is encouraged to cheer on cyclists at the Ransom Canyon Center at East 50th Street.

Greer died of pneumonia Wednesday night. He founded the triathlon in 1990.

Mike Greet was 82. …

He Turned to Cycling To Lose Weight in Order to Donate a Kidney

By tim connor, as told to Emily Shiffer | www.bicycling.com

“It has been so rewarding to see friends and co-workers take their health seriously because of my story.”

Name: Tim Connor Age: 45 Hometown: Tyler, Texas Occupation: Consultant Time Cycling: Just over one year Reason for Cycling: As a high school graduation present, my parents purchased me a Redline cross bike that survived several moves and neglect over 25 years. Last summer, I needed to lose weight during the pandemic in order to donate a kidney. With all of the local fitness centers shut down, I put air in the tires, oiled the chain, and started riding my bike on the local trail.

I am a busy guy, raising two teenagers, and volunteering at my church and other local non-profits. But I didn’t pay attention to my weight and didn’t exercise consistently. Occasionally, I would join a group of friends to work out, but I would …

Bicycles bustle in Buffalo Gap, and more this week

Nathaniel Ellsworth | www.reporternews.com

BUFFALO GAP — The 38th Tour de Gap bike ride benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with a 100K route starting at the Old Settlers’ Reunion Grounds.

Following are routes of 50K and 11 miles, starting at 8 a.m.

The event continues at 8:30 a.m. Sunday with the Steamboat Mountain Time Trial, starting at Main Street Station.

Registration for the Saturday rides is $45 for adults; children age 14 and under may enter the 50K and 11 mile routes free with a paying adult. Registration for the Sunday …

More than 300 cyclists returned for ‘Burn Your Buns’ bike ride

Margie Taylor | www.yourconroenews.com

More than 300 cyclists took to the streets and through the rolling hills of Willis and Conroe early on Fourth of July morning for the 17th Annual “Burn Your Buns ” bike ride to benefit Bridgewood Farms.

Riders aged 10 to 85 rode the 20, 31 or 62-mile (loop twice) course along tree-lined streets and rolling hills in Willis. Many participants “doubled the fun” by going down and out twice to cover the 62 miles. Most participants were returning after making this a tradition year after year.

The Woodlands Cycling Club (WCC) works to ensure the …