Texas Bicycling News and More – June 26, 2023
HPD Cycling Relay heads to Salt Lake City to raise money, awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma
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Video: Family of man killed by construction debris near UT files lawsuit against construction company
Author: Britny Eubank | www.kvue.com
AUSTIN, Texas — The family of a man killed by fallen construction debris while cycling in West Campus has filed a lawsuit against the construction company involved.
In March, a large piece of debris from a Greystar apartment construction site near the intersection of 24th and Rio Grande streets hit and killed 29-year-old Michael Delgado while he was on his bike.
After Delgado’s death, Greystar said its thoughts were with the Delgado family and that the company had reached out to the family’s attorney to offer assistance. Greystar also said it had been cooperating with authorities in the investigation.
Lawyers for the …
CONTRACTOR SELECTED FOR 2022 STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT
www.ci.taylor.tx.us
During the Thursday, June 22, Taylor City Council meeting, council members voted to award a construction contract to Texas Road in the amount of $4,094,857.40 for the 2022 Street Maintenance Project on the recommendation of the City’s engineering firm, HDR.
The project, which is part of the 2022 Infrastructure Bond approved by Council in a public meeting on December 8, 2022, will include seal coating, sidewalk reconstruction, street reclamation with new surface asphalt, signing, striping, and traffic control for City streets, with significant improvements to Mallard Lane, Second, and Fourth streets. In addition, there will be some travel lane changes, additional parking spaces added downtown, and bike lanes installed on Mallard Lane and Fourth Street. Construction will begin this summer and is estimated to be substantially complete by spring 2024. The City will provide additional information about the project, including an estimated timeline, a detailed description of the improvements, and information about traffic flow during construction, in the coming weeks. …
Teen arrested for fatal shooting of Seguin cyclist in broad daylight
by SBG San Antonio Staff Reports | foxsanantonio.com
SEGUIN, Texas – A teenage boy was arrested after he allegedly gunned down a bicyclist 10 days ago.
Seguin Police charged Steven Herrera, 18, with murder in the death of 49-year-old Juan Jaurez.
The deadly shooting happened around noon on June 16 along North Austin Street near West New Braunfels Street.
Investigators said that …
Upcoming Events
Greater Dallas Bicyclists | gdbclub.clubexpress.com
Jun 27 6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Bike Ride A 30 mile ride through Las Colinas Jun 29 6:30 PM Downtown Gelato Ride Jul 1 9 AM Easygoing Ride Social, slow-paced, no one left behind ride Jul 2 8:00 AM Sunday Roll An "Explore Dallas" ride, starts at NW corner of Preston & Royal.
Upcoming Rides
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Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Morning SBUX Crew – Tues (Dulles) Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
MCC Sugar Land Tue/Thu AM Ride Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
PW – Tuesday Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC Tue/Thurs PM Ride Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
CA Tuesday Brittmoore -Hempstead Loop Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek 15-30 Mile Shop ride Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 6:10 PM
NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
CCC Gravel Wednesday Nights Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek SL Wed. Night Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Memorial Park Crits Beginner Clinic Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
Active Cycling Ride Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Taco Wednesday Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 6:15 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
JL Wednesday Power Hour Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Urban West Thursday Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC TUE/THURS PM RIDE Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
2022 Thursday Power Hour Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
PW – Thursday Steady Pace Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC SUGAR LAND TUE/THU AM RIDE Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
Bridgeland Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek West U | Beginners Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
NWCC Thursday Spring Creek Greenway Ride Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
JL Flash Friday Power Hour Friday, June 30, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Full_Moon_Richards-Bedias-Navasota Friday, June 30, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
CCC Road Ride Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Medicine – Blue Agave Training Ride Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Addicks 50 – Verbena Coffee Ride Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
NWCC Zube Park Saturday Ride Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
RRR-Saturday Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
R3 Ride 33! Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Saturday Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, July 2, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
Bike Medicine – Blue Agave Racing Training Ride Series Sunday, July 2, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
I Cycle Sunday 35+ Miler w/Juan and Dan Sunday, July 2, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, July 2, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
CCC Gravel Chappell Hill 55 (with options) Sunday, July 2, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Sun and Ski Sunday – Westheimer Sunday, July 2, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
JL Monday Power Hour Monday, July 3, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Morning SBux Crew (Mon) Dulles Monday, July 3, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Team Racing Returns Tomorrow Night
Alkek Velodrome | shoutout.wix.com
A big thanks to Carl and his team for running the YCL the last couple of weeks and it was great to see some of our YCL riders at the TT last weekend! We also had a track intro class with 3 new Alkekians joining us! Tomorrow we have Aussie Team Races (Details Below) also read on a run down of last weeks races. Check the Calendar for upcoming events!
Upcoming Events 5:45pm Tues June 27th – TNR Aussie Team Racing July 5th-9th Elite, Para & Jr. Nats (Carson, CA) 5:45pm Tues July 11th – TNR Bunch Races
11am Sat July 15th – Intro to Track Cycling Class
5:45pm Tues July 18th – TNR Mark Bing YCL Finals
5:45pm Tues July 25th – TNR Krazy Keirins & Super Sprints
8am Sat July 29th – Atomic TT p/b Hammertime ProShop #3
5:45pm Tues August 1st – USAC Interstellar Omnium …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Pedaling for hope, fighting leukemia! ??
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) June 26, 2023
Our HPD Bike Relay team set off on a mission to raise awareness & funds for leukemia. Join us in supporting their journey for a leukemia-free future!
If you'd like to donate or get more involved checkout: https://t.co/NGmlSVcuaF pic.twitter.com/KoQeIkqYOH
That's it? Need more pools. https://t.co/WyTPqVskSx pic.twitter.com/R9i9iDLxdg
— Aaron N. Chamberlain ? (@elmachuca) June 26, 2023
Today we celebrate our Assistant Store Director, Gerid Bridges, for his 5 year work anniversary! Gerid is a master mechanic, a dedicated and driven leader, and when he's not turning a wrench, he's sending it big on the trails. Let's give it up for Gerid, y'all! ?#LetsRide pic.twitter.com/YyITnELpst
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) June 26, 2023
It's #MedalMonday! Christian and Jared here snagged 1st and 3rd place at a recent BMX race. Congratulations, y'all!?
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) June 26, 2023
? @goathillsbmx#BWRides #BMX pic.twitter.com/sGMrl4SXW8
Gonna ride to every Austin pool this summer.
— Aaron N. Chamberlain ? (@elmachuca) June 26, 2023
Started with Reed Neighborhood Park this morning. pic.twitter.com/KnRlrdP1Fn
Unprotected bike lane on Wurzbach Parkway with speed limit at 50mph. This is horrible & deadly. Paint on the street is not going to keep cyclists & commuters safe on high speed roadways. #crashprotection#satx#vunerableroadusers#bikelanes#bikesa#cosa pic.twitter.com/IwlP47gD8w
— Bike San Antonio (@bike_satx) June 26, 2023
From short strolls at city parks to long bike rides and running routes on the city’s greenways, these are the trails not to miss in the Alamo City.https://t.co/DuT0dEpdGY
— San Antonio Magazine (@SanAntonioMag) June 26, 2023
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. Bike ride, birds and a bit of nature: White Oak/Buffalo bayou approx +/-13 miles https://t.co/HqWF50dKzn #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. Rocky Hill Ranch Monthly Ride. 9am wheels down. https://t.co/4pxRG9Lp90 #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/Y6VfETkFXk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 26, 2023