Texas Biking News April 21st 2022
McKinney’s Erwin Park expands with skills course for off-road bikes
By Brooklynn Cooper | communityimpact.com
The McKinney Parks and Recreation Department will unveil a new addition to Erwin Park on April 23.
The Erwin Park Skills Area, a series of mountain biking trails designed for progressive skills development, is expected to draw cyclists from McKinney and beyond, said Rich Szecsy of the McKinney Parks Foundation.
Erwin Park has had a hike and bike trail for more than 20 years. The skills area will bring designated lines organized by skill level for off-road bikers, Szecsy said.
There will be …
Man accused of killing woman in cycling event set for trial
by: Nathaniel Puente | www.valleycentral.com
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 71-year-old Harlingen man faces a homicide charge after police say he struck and killed a woman on a bicycle with his vehicle in 2018.
Armando Aguirre Hernandez, 71, is charged with one count of criminal negligent homicide for the death of Rosa Romo, 47, in August 2018. Aguirre Hernandez appeared in court on Thursday where it was affirmed he is ready for his trial to begin on Monday, April 25.
Police say on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, Romo was traveling on a bicycle on the shoulder of FM 106 in Cameron County when Aguirre Hernandez lost control of his vehicle and crashed into Romo. She …
TAMIU Celebrates Earth Day with New Bike Repair Station
www.tamiu.edu
You might say that this year’s Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Earth Day observance was a “wheely” big deal.
That’s because this Friday, April 22, TAMIU highlights its day-long observance of the international environmental awareness event with the dedication of a new Dustdevil Bike Repair Station. The station is designed to help provide a safe and enjoyable biking experience on campus, and encourages students and staff to use bikes as a means of transportation. The University has also installed new bike racks across campus and will be providing students with vouchers for free bike locks to further encourage use.
TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said the 300-acre campus truly lends itself to safe bike use.
“We wanted to provide a safe and enjoyable biking experience on campus so students and staff would be encouraged to use bikes as a means of transportation. Our new bike repair station includes an air pump …
Southern Tier Bicycle Tour – March 22, 2022 – ?
By cjlaskey | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 30 : Camp Wood,Texas to Comstock, Texas
Wednesday April 20, 2022, 111 miles (179 km) – Total so far: 1,820 miles (2,929 km) Today was a long day made longer. We set off with a target landing point that we extended due to weather predictions of high winds in the coming days. When I went to the convenience store in Camp Wood for a couple of microwave sausage biscuits a Gatorade and a cinnamon coffee cake I expected I’d be riding the 77 or do mile route to Del Rio, which was also the end of another map sheet (#4). Wahoo. The road there was rough but pretty much downhill through Texas hills and buttes that reminded me of Montana. There were few cars and the 50 mile ride to Bracketville seemed to fly by. There I stopped rust for …
Looking vs. Seeing
By hurronnicane | austinmountainbiking.com
I was riding at Pedernales Falls S.P. on Tuesday afternoon and lost my phone on the Juniper Ridge Trail. It fell out of the front pocket of my shorts and once I realized it was missing I had to backtrack to look for it. I found myself scanning the trail corridor intently and much less focused on the many obstacles I was riding through. It was an interesting sensation to be riding through almost continuous rock gardens but with a totally different focus than just minutes before. My anxiety had …
Saturday Morning Caffeine Cruise – April 23rd, 2022 from socialcyclingaustin
Fort Worth woman who hit, killed cyclist in Grand Prairie in 2018 sentenced to 12 years
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Kallie Wright, from Fort Worth TX was convicted of failure to stop and render aid …
Texas Biking from Twitter
The 82 bus has, by a pretty wide margin, the most boardings with bikes. pic.twitter.com/gNfutzZDbb
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) April 21, 2022
Bike Austin has merged with Walk Austin and Vision Zero ATX to become Safe Streets Austin, a new 501(c)3 advocating for safer streets whether you walk, bike or roll. Give them a follow at @safestreetsatx and help make our roadways safer for all users. pic.twitter.com/Ls0tWREZLD
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) April 21, 2022
Don't forget – registration for the 2022 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride is now open! Sign up today to start recruiting your team and fundraising for life-saving mammograms for Central Texas women. ????https://t.co/5th0uM0Cyl pic.twitter.com/UeSbfcbMKU
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) April 21, 2022
We got up early this morning to talk with @KPRC2 about our #NoCarEarthDay challenge to Mayor @SylvesterTurner and the Houston City Council. https://t.co/BwHe1lA2KC pic.twitter.com/v4fFnIHWHf
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 21, 2022
Anybody remember the good old early pandemic days when Comal St. was #CarFree ? <sigh> #NoFreeParking pic.twitter.com/UYshgNOZ8g
— Martin Russell ????????????? (@russell_dallas) April 21, 2022
"We need to do more than just install a bunch of new bike lanes — we need to make installing bike lanes and other safety measures for pedestrians and bicyclists a routine part of designing our streets." https://t.co/EcofQk0bKb
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 21, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
It's Back !! Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – An El Paso cycling tradition!! Leaderless ride for all groups. Organize your group for your particular speed range. Ride as hard as you c… https://t.co/rzfY5Dpq6j
New Event Ride Like A Girl – South – ATX Bikes July 11, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/3zHQVEo1er
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – North – Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park July 25, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/c65t3JGyB0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – North – Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park May 16, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/PVmtIFy8gk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – North – Brushy Creek Sports park July 11, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/Gyk5TQHUXd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – North – Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park June 27, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/Bij9eLRVkv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – North – Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park June 6, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/IpI8A0jhqC
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – South – ATX Bikes July 25, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/MIibLhsKFB
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – South – ATX Bikes July 18, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/8I9vnJa8fD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – South – ATX Bikes May 16, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/YC26i1AEjY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – South – ATX Bikes June 6, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/cBRArN3BMl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Ride Like A Girl – South – ATX Bikes June 20, 2022 at 05:45PM https://t.co/ncpkGogUy2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
New Event Race Team Ride @ Northshore – Flower Mound, TX https://t.co/ZR6UjjpQte
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 21, 2022
DSS Race Team, this ride is exclusively for you!
Join us at Northshore for a team training ride. Come ride with your teammates for a fast lap, or two, or three. Groups … https://t.co/U9VPQ1x27F