Texas Bicycling News – July 9, 2023
Bicyclist hit by vehicle in Edinburg dies
myrgv.com
The bicyclist who was hit by a vehicle on Friday has died.
In a Sunday news release, city officials identified him as 49-year-old Edinburg resident Pete Centeno.
An unidentified driver hit Centeno at approximately 10:59 p.m. in the 1000 block of East University Dr.
“Upon arrival, officers observed a male had been struck by a vehicle and as a result of the accident had possible internal injuries,” a Saturday news release stated.
Police previously said the investigation is ongoing and that as of Saturday, no charges had been filed against the driver of the vehicle.
Area leaders teach bike safety
By Jessica M. Garcia | www.stexasnews.com
Summer 2023 is kicking off to a good start as City Councilman Michael Willow II, Detective Joshua Meakins and community member Donna Richmond delivered a successful speech on bike safety to the kids of the Boys and Girls Club on June 7.
Willow began discussing bike safety by encouraging the kids to stay active this summer while practicing simple guidelines and tips they could follow this summer being outside.
“ There has been an influx of bicycle riders lately and it’s so awesome to see but we definitely want everyone to stay safe. ”
In addition to Willow’’s opening speech, community member Donna Richmond spoke about her bicycle accident in …
Morning Ride Harris County, Texas
David Reynolds | strava.com
Sticking around the hood but Happy to pick up some of these miles with a couple friends.
The heat/humidity really was draining today.
Mile 56ish, I was dead ??
Leadville nutrition/equipment test run Walker County, Texas
Venny Alub | strava.com
2023 INEOS TdF Challenge_Stage 9 (part 1) – STN Wolfpack Coffee Ride Pasadena, Texas
Rick Hernandez | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Families flocked to Safety City with bicycles, scooters and helmets in hand to teach children the rules of the road during the Parks and Recreation Department’s Safety City Play Day. https://t.co/RKxYN84dni
— Longview News-Journal (@newsjournal) July 9, 2023
The NEW Fondren Diversion Channel Trail is now complete and open to the public. We’re proud of this investment in high quality greenspace, which connects communities and improves our resiliency for future flooding in the area.
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) July 9, 2023
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Check Out Austin TX Capitol Bike Tour | Happening in 4 Days in #Austin https://t.co/exu0RyJbtk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 10, 2023
Discovered on @allevents_in