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Texas Biking News December 2nd 2021

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These 20 Canadians are flying south for Pan American CX champs in Texas

Terry McKall | cyclingmagazine.ca

There is a fast group of Canuck cyclocrossers headed south this weekend for the Pan American Championships in Garland, Texas. 20 Canadians are on the start list across junior, under-23 and elite categories. They’ll be led by reigning u23 women’s Pan American champ Ruby West, who will make her elite debut, and Canadian elite men’s national champion Michael van den Ham.

“I’m really excited for the Pan Am Championships this year,” said West. “I think it’ll be a dry and fast course based on what I’ve heard about that venue and past races held there. I’m not fully sure what to expect, but I know I’m on …

Campus sees handful of bike, scooter thefts this semester

By Hajera Naveed | www.ricethresher.org

There has been a recent rise in the number of reported electric scooter thefts on campus, according to Rice University Police Department Chief of Police Clemente Rodriguez. There were a total of five reports of electric scooter thefts this semester, with four occurring in November.

Last year, during the same time period, there were no reported electric scooter thefts, although COVID-19 may have played a role, according to Rodriguez. He said that the increase in scooter thefts is likely due to the increase in popularity of electric scooters on campus.

“I’m seeing [electric scooters] more frequently than I’ve seen them ever before … more …

Waste Connections donates 13 bicycles to Christmas Blessings program

www.panolawatchman.com

Waste Connections, the City of Carthage’s solid waste collection service, donated 13 bicycles to be used in conjunction with the Angel Tree at the First United Methodist Church on Tuesday morning. “We like to give back to the communities we service and help less fortunate families, plus we like to give bikes because they provide fun, outdoor activity for the kids,” District Manager Blake Aulds said. “Our employees and vendors work together to collect the funds to purchase the bikes.” Pictured from left to right: …

November 2021 Strava Stats; One Month to Go

A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com

December is here in all its tawdry commercial tinsel and glitter, saying “Hey everybody, look at me, I’ve got Bodhi Day, Chanukah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve!” To that I say, “Curb your enthusiasm, December.” But for this dude, it’s just that same time of month, i.e., the first, in which I sometimes recount what I did the previous month on bike, foot, and yoga mat. So let’s see how I did. I did stretch bands one time. Lame! © Strava

Bicycling: I made it to 450 miles, which is down from previous months. That’s mostly due to being plum tuckered out, as we sometimes say in the South. But also intentional tapering, or reduction of miles. For a …

$120M update of Shepherd-Durham corridor set to break ground

By Jeff Jeffrey | www.bizjournals.com

Plans for the $120 million project include adding turning lanes, bike lanes and new lighting.

Cyclist struck by vehicle

César Rodriguez | www.lmtonline.com

A vehicle stuck a man riding a bicycle, according to first responders.

Laredo Fire Department crews responded to an autocyclist incident in the northbound lane of the 600 block of U.S. 83 at 9:48 p.m. Wednesday.

First responders said they encountered a man in his 20 with injuries. He was treated and taken to Laredo Medical Center in serious condition. The investigation is underway.

Happy Trails: Northeast Texas Trail receives $7.5 million

By Mary Madewell | theparisnews.com

David Moore of Clarksville rides along the trail near SH 82. Clarksville: has gotten funds to make improvements to the trail and add benches and bike racks along the way.

The Northeast Texas Trail, a 130-mile recreational trail from Farmersville to New Boston, just received a $7.5 million boost from federal funds to fully develop roughly 27 miles of trailway through parts of Clarksville, Red River County, Avery and in Bowie County from west of New Boston to DeKalb.

“These grants are incredibly helpful toward realizing the Northeast Texas Trail Coalition’s ambitious goal of becoming a Texas Parks and Wildlife state linear park,” the coalition shared earlier in the week on a social media post. “Once completed, the NETT will be the fourth longest trail in the United States and the longest trail in Texas.” …

Record-holding Scottish cyclist thanks Central Texas first responders, healthcare workers for saving his life

Author: Baylee Bates | www.kcentv.com

The world-record cyclist says he would not have his life today or be able to do what he loves if it wasn’t for healthcare workers and first responders in Temple.

TEMPLE, Texas — Staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple got a special thank you Thursday afternoon.

A cyclist from Scotland who was severely injured in a Bell County crash two years ago came by to see the men and women who saved his life.

"A lot of these guys fix thousands of people every year and those people leave, go back to their lives and they never maybe not hear what happens to them and the …

Saturday Morning Caffeine Cruise – Costume Edition from socialcyclingaustin

A Yellow Bike Project/Ghisallo Cycling Initiative presents – Holiday Ride! from BikingATX

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