Texas Biking News February 10th 2022
BURKBURNETT, Texas (KAUZ) – The Burkburnett Police Department is giving back to their community in a special way. Next week, they are donating free bicycles to kids between the ages of six and 10.
Here’s the catch: they’re looking for special kids who have completed an act of kindness. The department’s police chief said they came up with the idea to show kids that doing something that helps another person can have its rewards. …
Kyle Larry Robertson 1978-2022
www.wcmessenger.com
Kyle Larry Robertson went to be with his Lord Jan. 31, 2022, his 44th birthday. He loved the ocean and died in Galveston.
He was born to Charlie and Maryla Robertson on a cold and icy day, Jan. 31, 1978, in Arlington Memorial Hospital.
Always smiling, happy and fun loving, he was always up for a good time. In his youth, he excelled in the USA BMX Bicycle Association, winning first place in his division race at nationals in Oklahoma City and state championships. He traveled extensively chasing points and was rated as one of the best in his class in the nation.
Kyle was a 1996 graduate of Northwest High School.
Kyle had the gift of gab, was a deep thinker, writer and very talented artist. His work was …
Highland Village City Update — February 2022
www.crosstimbersgazette.com
We are entering an exciting time at the City of Highland Village. We are very close to buildout and need to make sure every decision is considered in terms of economic viability and enhanced quality of life for our residents.
Cities use many different types of planning documents to help guide those decisions. It is time to update Highland Village’s planning documents; the last updates to some of these documents was actually over ten years ago. …
… The Trail System Master Plan will include an analysis of existing trails, on-street bicycle network, ADA compliance, cross section and intersection design guidance and wayfinding to develop a ten-year action plan to meet community goals.
A new plan is the Village Connection: 407 Corridor and Amenity Plan which is a ten-year action plan designed to promote development or redevelopment, create a sense …
Bicyclist killed after two vehicles hit her bike near Winnsboro
Author: Zak Wellerman | www.cbs19.tv
WOOD COUNTY, Texas — A bicyclist was killed in the Winnsboro area after her bike was struck by two vehicles Wednesday afternoon.
Kimberly M. Dewitt, 29, of Dallas, was riding a bike on FM 312 while a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle and a 2021 Toyota Tacoma were behind her driving in the same direction, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Noah M. Clark, 25, of Winnsboro, who was driving the Beetle, attempted to pass the bicycle when Dewitt …
A tricked-out trike is hauling bikes and turning heads in downtown Houston as BCycle aims for fossil fuel-free fun
Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
Ian Freeman, e-trike operator, moves a load of bikes Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 in Houston. BCycle, the city’s bike share program, uses the e-trike, a three wheel pedal-assisted cycle, along with a trailer to move bikes between stations.
Ian Freeman may not have the weight of an automobile behind him, but on this rainy, cold Thursday he has 15 wheels and red, blinking lights.
Sure, only two of the wheels have any power whatsoever, 10 of them are not even touching the pavement and he is unlikely to reach 20 mph as he ferries four Houston BCycle bikes and an e-bike on an e-trike.
Yes, an e-trike. A pedal-assisted three-wheeled cycle originally designed as a modern-day rickshaw for carrying folks to and from special events. Houston …
Driver who killed Houston cyclist could be first charged under Texas’ new Lisa Torry Smith Act, advocates say
Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
Prosecutors will wait weeks to present the case to a Harris County grand jury as the investigation continues.
A man behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra who hit and killed a 73-year-old cyclist Monday morning in southwest Houston could face a felony charge under a new crosswalk law believed to have never been applied before, advocates said.
The dead cyclist was identified as Chung Ko, a Sharpstown resident who was 10 minutes from his home when he was hit. Houston police have not publicly identified the pickup driver. Ko was pedaling north across Bellaire Boulevard at Osage Street around 10:15 a.m. Monday. Houston police said Ko was "possibly" in the crosswalk when the driver, who was facing north on …
Video: Georgetown man survives heart attack, wants others to be aware of symptoms and prevention
By Rebecca Thomas | www.fox7austin.com
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Russell Hartsfield, an avid cyclist and Georgetown resident, experienced a heart attack on Father’s Day last year.
Now he and his doctor, Dr. Jay Pandya, Interventional Cardiologist/Austin Heart at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, want others to be aware of the symptoms of a heart attack, and how to prevent heart disease.
Hartsfield says he felt severe discomfort in his chest and down his left arm while he was on a planned 24-mile bike ride. He eventually decided to go to St. David’s when the pain did not go away.
"Russell did everything …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Just some bike trails down in South Austin ???? #goldenhour #austin pic.twitter.com/bUO1SeevsA
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 11, 2022
It is a gorgeous evening for some short track MTB action. Get yobutts out to Erwin Park! @ Erwin Park. https://t.co/XU3NqOVvs6
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 10, 2022
We accept donations no matter the condition because all bicycles will be recycled back into the community and are made to be enjoyed not destroyed. 36/880 @ Recycled Cycles Of Texas https://t.co/CGal8KJvtp
— RecycledCycles of TX (@RCOTX) February 10, 2022
Make plans to meet us in Gruene for our Gruene Hall Ride on Sunday. Wheels down at 9 AM. https://t.co/FPP0k8KLfm pic.twitter.com/djrzweoVbl
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 10, 2022
Let's Ride!????????
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) February 10, 2022
Join us on Feb 19 for Harris County Precinct One RideONE 20-mile Black Historic Landmarks Bike Ride. Celebrate Black History Month by cycling Precinct One's bikeways. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/q7GL4gW0iI
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail Ride! – Austin, TX February 15, 2022 at 09:00AM https://t.co/ybSUORmI0T
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2022
New Event Houstion Bicycle Club Columbus Brunes Mill to Fayetteville https://t.co/Pt6KYwOnZo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2022
North to Fayetteville via church loop, and back via east loop for 35.4 miles. Store in Fayetteville may not be open. The route map is here. You may also view t… https://t.co/0Em04zLart