Texas Bicycling News, Experiences – July 21, 2023
Big Country Cyclists gear up for 40th annual Tour de Gap
by: Ashly Ibarra | www.bigcountryhomepage.com
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Local cyclists are gearing up for this weekend’s Tour De Gap. This year is a huge milestone as the race celebrates 40 years. All proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Abilene.
Steve Hare has been participating in Tour de Gap for more than a decade.
“Great support, great encouragement, it’s a lot of fun,” said Hare.
He shared that he …
Study names San Antonio as one of the worst bike cities in US
By Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com
The study based its findings on fatal bike crashes.
In a study that named the best and worst cities for cycling, San Antonio came out on top and ended in the bottom 10. Clever Real Estate released its report on Monday, July 17, naming the Alamo City as the 7th least bike-friendly city in the United States.
Clever Real Estate ranked 50 of the most-populous metros using 15 different factors, which were weighted and combined to produce the final results. Some of the factors included the number of bike trails per 100,000 residents, the number of …
William Henry Wilson March 18, 1945 – July 9, 2023
www.ntxe-news.com
Dallas, Texas – William Henry Wilson, a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, accomplished Commercial Real Estate Broker, and dedicated health and fitness enthusiast was killed tragically and unexpectedly on a routine bike ride July 9, 2023 in Honey Grove, Texas at the age of 78. Born on March 18, 1945 in Northern Ireland, he lived a life with a deep commitment to his beliefs and passions. …
… He was a lively conversationalist, took pride in his classic Mercedes cars, and passionately prioritized his health focusing on a holistic lifestyle including bike riding and organic foods. Henry will be remembered for his zest for life, attention to detail and adventurous spirit. …
Top recruiter sends off cycling team to represent Air Force
By Andrew C. Patterson 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office | www.jbsa.mil
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, sent off the Air Force Cycling Team’s Texas riders with encouraging words on July 20, 2023, at the command’s headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
“We are excited to see this great crowd of professional riders out representing the Air and Space Forces and speaking about all the opportunities available in the Air Force, whether that be active duty or in our Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve, as well as in our Space Force,” Amrhein said. “These volunteers are out telling their story, and that’s what we need. Most Americans are unfamiliar with the Air Force and Space Force and our opportunities, so we appreciate the Air Force Cycling Team spreading the word.” …
Texas Biking from Twitter
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 22, 2023
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/2yWgUSizIL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 22, 2023