Texas Biking News October 27th 2021
Potential charges for teen driver who hit cyclists in Waller County to be announced Nov. 8
Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
Potential charges against the teenage driver who drove his Ford Super Duty pickup into six cyclists in Waller back in September will be announced Nov. 8, the Waller County district attorney announced Monday.
The county’s top prosecutor previously said the case will be presented to a grand jury, which will determine if the 16-year-old will face criminal charges over the collision. The teen in question was allegedly attempting to billow smoke from his truck’s augmented exhaust system onto the cyclists before accelerating into their peloton on Sept. 25 as they trained along Old Highway 290 for a triathlon. Police interviewed the teen on the day of the …
Bike Mart™ Turns to Celerant Technology® as the Platform to Transform and Drive Omnichannel Retail Growth
www.prweb.com
Bicycle retail giant plans to fully automate brick-and-mortar and online operations with Celerant’s integrated point of sale, kiosks and eCommerce
Celerant Technology, a preferred software provider for the NBDA, today announced that Bike Mart™ (formerly Richardson Bike Mart) selected Celerant to improve their in store and online sales and services. Bike Mart, one of the largest bicycle retailers in the nation, will leverage Celerant’s Stratus Enterprise™ solution for point of sale, ERP, in store kiosks, eCommerce, inventory management and fulfillment, bicycle repair services, CRM, along with automation, custom development and industry integrations.
“With all the recent changes to customer behavior, and with five locations and more to come, it was time to move forward with an advanced and fully-integrated system,†stated Ken ‘Woody’ Smith, Owner and President of Bike Mart. “This will provide us with greater …
AUTO BICYCLE CRASH ON FM 2090 HAS ROAD DOWN TO ONE LANE
montgomerycountypolicereporter.com
5 AM -FM 2090 is closed down to one lane just east of Daw Collins after a major accident. Expect traffic to be slow in the area at least until 6:30 am as DPS investigates.
630PM-UPDATE-ROAD REMAINS TO ONE LANE AFTER AN AUTO BICYCLE CRASH AT 430AM THIS MORNING EXPECTED BACK TO NORMAL BY 8AM.
ALTERNATING LANE -DEPUTIES AT EACH END DIRECTING TRAFFIC
727AM-FM 2090 REOPENED
FATAL ACCIDENT ON FM 2090
montgomerycountypolicereporter.com
At 4:38 am Wednesday morning a bicyclist was traveling eastbound on FM 2090 just east of Daw Collins when an SUV traveling west crossed the fog line and struck the bicycle, splitting it in two and ejecting the rider. The driver was not sure what he hit but turned around and came back to the scene. FM 2090 was down to one lane until just before 8 am. The bike rider, who was wearing dark clothes had only small reflectors on the bike. HE was hit with a glancing blow causing damage to the front right of the SUV. The rider was transported to Kingwood Hospital in critical condition. The bicyclist who has not been identified was pronounced deceased at Kingwood Hospital. The driver was cited for crossing the fog line. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office provided traffic control as it was investigated. Body Colors Wrecker removed the bike. …
1,000 Miles to Go to My 2021 Bicycling Goal
A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com
Today I hit 4,555.5 miles on my Strava statistics. (Yes, I planned it that way.) Since I’ve been bicycling about 15 miles a day all this year of 2021, my 14.7-mile ride was right in my wheelhouse, so to speak. I took Sonnie the GT Arette back-up bike, since Sophie the Fairdale Weekender Archer apparently has yet another leaky tire. So she got another night off, the slacker. The point is that I’m on track for my second best (by that I mean longest) year on a bicycle. I’m not bragging as much as just telling it like it is. But as usual I have thoughts about it. Hope you’ll read them! Reading is a lot easier than biking …
Frankenbike Austin @ Clown Dog Bikes this Sunday, Oct 31st. from BikingATX
Shimano sales up 54% through first 9 months
www.bicycleretailer.com
TOKYO (BRAIN) — Sales in Shimano’s bicycle division were up 54% in the first three quarters of the company’s fiscal year, compared to the same period last year.
"Strong demand for bicycles remained at high levels in all markets, against a backdrop of the global cycling boom, triggered by the spread of COVID-19," the company said.
Sales in the period that ended Sep. 30 totaled 319,007 million yen ($2.8 billion), while operating income increased 103.4% to 89,764 million yen.
Shimano said it increased …
Copperas Cove Police looking for driver who struck child riding bicycle
www.kwtx.com
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (KWTX) – Police are investigating a collision involving the driver of a “small dark color sedan†who struck a child riding a bicycle and fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
The collision happened at about 7:15 a.m. on October 26 at the intersection of Hill Street and N 17th Street.
The investigation revealed the bicyclist was traveling west in the 900 block of Hill Street and the driver turned onto the 900 block of Hill Street from the 600 block of N 17th Street, striking the bicyclist.
Police said witnesses provided a limited description of the vehicle.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Copperas Cove Police Department at 254-547-8222.
You can also submit an anonymous report by calling Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers at 254-547-1111.
Windy Wednesday Group Ride
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com
Evening Ride
Darrell C | www.strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
52% of Houstonians want to be able to ride a bike more often, according to the Kinder Houston Area Survey. https://t.co/STIIr141EA
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) October 28, 2021
Pull Through Coffee is expected to open at Dallas Bike Works by the end of the year. Details » https://t.co/ZlZ3p5hsBF
— East Dallas Advocate (@Advocate_ED) October 27, 2021
New way finding signage installed this week by @CityOfDallas for @NorthavenTrail connection between Valleydale and new bridge!
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) October 27, 2021
Also, watch for construction closures between Valleydale and bridge ramp beginning 11/1 for about one month while @TxDOT works in the area. pic.twitter.com/ubDl1gSOEG
We’ll be there! Join us. https://t.co/8X2zMZYLCQ
— STORM (@STORM_MTB) October 27, 2021
Minor update to the Waller County crash: We now know when to expect an announcement about potential charges for the 16yo pickup truck driver who ran over six cyclists https://t.co/Y2s4YtHmXC
— Jay R. Jordan (@jayrjordan) October 27, 2021
Thanks to Denton Women Cyclists and Dr. Shaun Treat for the spooky Haunted Ride last night! pic.twitter.com/tYa8DHP2Bm
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) October 27, 2021
#THROWBACK Grammy, â¦@justleylaâ© and the boys have taken me on what we call “Wild Woom Wednesdays†for <several?> years. Here’s a throwback TWO years ago. One of the WILDEST RUNS EVER! (Hey â¦@woombikesUSA⩠… I need a woom5 . I’m signed up. #HookMeUpPlease ) pic.twitter.com/MqHGVNkXgK
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) October 27, 2021
Join us this Saturday for a ride in honor of those we've lost to traffic violence on Houston's streets. https://t.co/sjVbtnJ22h pic.twitter.com/hsfBWnlaec
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 27, 2021
Join us on Saturday for our Ghost Track Ride! Wheels down at 8:30 AM. New start location: Espada Park parking lot. https://t.co/W4KezjCr9h pic.twitter.com/d9HHiFSGIU
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 27, 2021
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