Texas Bicycling News – June 30, 2023
San Antonio’s Bike World owner retiring after 52 years in business
Steven Santana | www.mysanantonio.com
Bike World stores will close soon and reopen under a new brand.
Whit Snell says his love of riding bicycles and the San Antonio biking community has kept him committed to Bike World, but the owner of the long-running bike shop says it’s time for him to leave the reins in other hands. Snell posted to Instagram on Friday saying that he is retiring from Bike World and handing the stores over to a much larger bike company out of Wisconsin.
"I’ve decided that the time has come to take a new and exciting step to plan for the shop’s next 50 years and retire as owner," the post reads.
Bike World will now be in the hands of Wisconsin-based bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor Trek Bike. Snell says in the post that …
Dallas police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run of cyclist in Pleasant Grove
By Isabella Volmert | www.dallasnews.com
A person on a bicycle was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday morning, police said.
Dallas police are looking for the driver of a black SUV involved in the fatal hit-and-run of a cyclist Friday morning in Pleasant Grove.
Officers responded to the 7900 block of Scyene Road, near Buckner Boulevard, about 5:30 a.m., where a person riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle. The victim, whose name was not released, was taken to a hospital, where they died. …
Enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, biking at Lake Bryan
By Abigail Metsch | www.kbtx.com
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Lake Bryan is the Brazos Valley’s recreation destination for fishing, boating, hiking, biking and fun of all sorts.
Meagan Brown from Bryan Texas Utilities joined The Three to share some of the ways families can take advantage of this oasis.
“We have paddleboards and kayaks that you can rent. You can camp, fish, grill, or just hang out with the family,” Brown said.
Brown says her favorite part of Lake Bryan is being there right at sunset when the sun sets over the water.
“It’s a perfect view from the deck of Cadillac Ranch, so you can enjoy a beautiful sunset and have a cold drink,” she said.
If you’re looking to camp or enjoy any daily activities, you can find that information on the Lake Bryan website.
There is also more than 24 miles of mountain bike trail around Lake Bryan. You can also hike the trails and bring your four-legged friends with you. …
Texas Biking from Twitter
HOTTER'N HELL REGISTRATION SALE
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) June 30, 2023
If you haven’t registered for 2023 HHH Weekend Events, there’s a coupon code: “July4thSpecial” you can use this weekend for a $5 discount on all 2023 HHH Event registrations. This code is valid through July 4th!
Go to: https://t.co/xvgbSZZtHV pic.twitter.com/hJmaHSKKur
Pool #4: Shipe Pool#poolpeddler pic.twitter.com/gPvJByBagJ
— Aaron N. Chamberlain ? (@elmachuca) June 30, 2023
Pool #5: Patterson Pool#poolpeddler pic.twitter.com/yEHAg6ki6X
— Aaron N. Chamberlain ? (@elmachuca) June 30, 2023
Pool #6: John Gaines Pool (Mueller)#poolpeddler pic.twitter.com/P7Y07FxTqo
— Aaron N. Chamberlain ? (@elmachuca) June 30, 2023
ICYMI: Highlights from Bike for Pride 2023 ????? pic.twitter.com/xsUju4RRzW
— City of Dallas (@CityOfDallas) June 30, 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 Retailer Excellence Awards Winners! Each and every winner on this list has undoubtedly set a standard of excellence for the entire cycling community, and we applaud your hard work and dedication.
— National Bicycle Dealers Association (@NBDARetailers) June 30, 2023
See the press release here: https://t.co/3ep8x2O7vl pic.twitter.com/NIBJauIdDt
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. Taco Tuesday McKinney https://t.co/CBj8u1aeFd #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 30, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/iD5NjhInIa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 30, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/CvzHkJUf3X
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 1, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/mJ2bpwPEr1
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 1, 2023