Texas Biking News September 26th 2021
Cyclists in Waller County allegedly hit by pickup truck
Emily Foxhall | www.houstonchronicle.com
A pickup truck reportedly hit a group of people cycling Saturday morning in Waller County, a rural area where riders are known to go for long weekend country rides.
Six were injured, including two taken by Life Flight and two taken by ambulance for treatment, said Waller County Sheriff Troy Guidry. The two others declined emergency transport.
The incident occurred on the eastbound side of U.S. 290 around GH Circle, Guidry said. This was right at …
6 cyclists hit in Waller County, 1 flown to Houston with head trauma, sheriff’s office says
abc13.com
WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Multiple people were reportedly injured after being hit by a vehicle while they rode bicycles in Waller County Saturday morning.
According to Waller County Sheriff’s Office, six cyclists were hit as they traveled eastbound on US-290 BUS.
Authorities say two of the cyclist that were injured were treated at a hospital in Waller. Another two were flown to Houston for medical attention where one was treated for head trauma.
The other pair was said to have refused medical care at the scene.
All of the injures reported were non-life threatening, according to deputies.
It is unclear what caused the crash. Officials have not commented on the condition of the vehicle’s driver.
JUST IN: Six cyclists were run over by pickup truck today in Waller County. In total, 4 are hospitalized, 2 had to be air-lifted. The driver of the vehicle is 16-years-old. #houston #breaking pic.twitter.com/j8JVzFlR1y
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) September 26, 2021
Four cyclists in the Houston area who were hospitalized after being attacked by a teenage driver for mischief: Report
donalddosman | texasnewstoday.com
Two bicycles in the Houston area were reportedly airlifted to the hospital, and four others were injured on Saturday morning after being attacked by a pickup truck in a 16-year-old passenger car allegedly attempting to mischief.
In addition to the two injured bicycles transported by helicopter, two of the other four injured also required hospitalization, Houston’s FOX26 reported.
According to the station, the accident occurred in Waller County, Texas, just west of Houston.
No immediate information was available on the cyclist’s identity or medical condition.
Witnesses claimed that the pickup truck driver was accelerating trying to blow diesel fuel smoke into the bike, as the previous truck driver was said to have done just a short time ago, FOX26 said. reported. …
Luz Cardenas Castellon "Lois" Eggleston 1930 – 2021
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MIDLAND, TX – Lois C. Eggleston, age 91, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband of 28 years, David, and caretaker, Silvia Longoria, on Monday, July 26, 2021, in Midland, Texas. Lois was born on January 7, 1930, in Stanton, Texas to Senobio and Tomasa Cardenas. She was the eldest of 8 sisters.
Lois was a retired ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher, who taught classes at both Odessa and later Midland, Colleges. She was a passionate teacher who loved her students and guided them well. She was constantly saving pictures, articles, and such, to use as teaching aids for her students, many of whom went on to get their GEDs and some, their college degrees. …
… Lois was an avid cyclist, joining David on many long-distance bicycle rides in Texas and across the country. To the admiration of many younger cyclists, she and David once completed the Hotter’n Hell Hundred Endurance Ride, held every August in Wichita Falls, Texas.
In preparation, they rode 100 miles on a Thursday. After 2 days rest, they left Midland on a Sunday and pedaled the 300 miles up to Wichita Falls in 3 days, stopping in …
The best of Houston, Texas by bike
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Explore Harris county, and the surrounding areas.
The cycling opportunities in and around Houston are truly incredible. Whether you’re cruising Bayou Park, hitting single-track at Buffalo Creek Ranch, or grinding gravel on the outskirts, there’s likely to be a perfect bike path to lead you there. Sometimes the hardest part of cycling is choosing where to ride, so we’ve compiled some of the greatest routes in Harris County and surrounding areas to help you decide.
The best of Austin, Texas by bike
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Explore the Lone Star State’s capital city, and the surrounding area.
The cycling opportunities in and around Austin are truly incredible. You can explore the State Capitol Building, cruise Lady Bird Lake, or venture through Zilker Park all in a day’s ride. With so many great options to choose from it can be hard to pick, so we’ve selected some of our very favorite routes from the area to ensure you find somewhere great to ride.
The best of San Antonio, Texas by bike
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There are so many great places to ride your bike in San Antonio! Whether you’re going to the River Walk, the Alamo, or checking out the nearby Hill Country, there’s likely to be a perfect bike path to lead you there.
So that you can find your perfect ride, we’ve curated some of the very best routes in the area for you. Enjoy!
The best of Dallas, Texas by bike
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The cycling opportunities in and around Dallas are truly incredible. Located in north-central Texas, the metro area offers wide open spaces like White Rock Lake, or urban adventures through Dealey Plaza and the JFK Memorial. With so many great options to choose from it can be hard to pick, so we’ve selected some of our very favorite routes from the area to ensure you find somewhere great to ride.
Missing Black with Blue Graphics Custom Orange P7
By 4fun | austinmountainbiking.com
If anyone Sees or found an Custom Orange P7 let me know. It either fell off my rack on my way to Brushy Creek or someone was really fast and swiped it. I’m thinking the former. I noticed once I pulled into the park. I retraced my route home and found my water bottle on the bridge at Brushy Creek and Great Oaks.
It looks like the adult bike in this picture.
Any help greatly appreciated!
Texas Biking from Twitter
Veon McReynolds, owner of the nonprofit cycling org Tour de Hood, Recent National Champion, is riding his bike from Houston, Texas to Salisbury, Maryland to ride in the Seagull Century Ride. If you would like donate to his weather emergency fund, Cashapp is $VeonMcReynolds
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) September 27, 2021
.@Siclovia happened today & oh was it so fantastic to have it back! 🚲 ðŸƒðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ 🛴
— Joey Pawlik (@joeypawlik_) September 27, 2021
Kiddos & adults on bikes, scooters, roller blades, & more! Doggos everywhere! Friends everywhere & new friends made!
It was great to see the streets get back to life again with – taken over by ppl! 😃 pic.twitter.com/L05UwwOE6Z
Siclovia is back in San Antonio. After pushing through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents were able to take over the streets Sunday. https://t.co/FEyj6xnyWl
— KSAT 12 (@ksatnews) September 26, 2021
Been a few years, but our fearless GM Will Black remembers how to CX and took second in the single speed race today at Best Cross down in San Antonio.#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/NwzY4faqto
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) September 26, 2021
Pickup driver allegedly taunted and then hit six cyclists in Waller County, report states https://t.co/Pbp7NnMirb
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) September 27, 2021
Rode with Marc Noblitt for a little during his Epic 300 mile ride concluding with the @Wheelmen100 #biciClowns pic.twitter.com/pTFboU3n8f
— Robert Serna (@rob_serna) September 26, 2021
Bike checks and ice cream on the trail – happening now! Come by the Inwood intersection. pic.twitter.com/lZSEBj7QpN
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) September 26, 2021
A cyclist with the group described to Fox 26, which first reported the incident, how the driver of a diesel pickup truck allegedly hassled the riders by slowing down and then accelerating to blow smoke at them. https://t.co/6S6jOadher
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) September 26, 2021
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR National Take Kid Mountain Biking Day – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/t0vixrH0x9
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 26, 2021
Join us for National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day! We will have volunteers to lead kids on fun rides th… https://t.co/kUvUYfkPjt