Texas Bicycling Action – August 26, 2023
Taking a look at this year’s Hotter’N Hell Hundred
By Blake Hill | www.newschannel6now.com
“For Wichita Falls this is our Christmas day and our super bowl all wrapped up into one.”
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The sound of the cannon rang out across downtown and let cyclists know the race was on, and you could feel the excitement in the air.
“This is great, I mean for Wichita Falls this is our Christmas day and our super bowl all wrapped up into one. For these folks that are out participating in the ride, this is probably the closest thing they’ll …
Tour De Madisonville Bike Ride
by Tour de’ Madison Bicycle Ride Festival | www.active.ccom
October 21, 2023 Truman Kimbro Convention Center 111 West Trinity St. Madisonville, TX The Tour de Madison Bicycle Ride will start and end in the charming downtown square of Madisonville. Your ride options range from a beginner friendly 10 mile ride, and an Intermediate 20 mile ride with moderate hills. Advanced riders may choose the 50 or 60 mile ride that tours …
Video: Longest Hotter’N Hell rider in Wichita Falls
By Chantale Belefanti | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Beverly Bumgarner has been riding in Hotter N Hell for the past 42 years. She started riding at a very unexpected time in her life.
“I ended up riding in the first Hotter N Hell 11 days after our son was born,” said Bumgarner, Longtime Hotter N Hell rider.
She rides because it keeps her active and it’s a challenge. And to this day, the ride means so much to her.
“It really impacted my life because we ride bikes all the time now, more than when we were younger. We ride bikes all the time now, we ride a lot more than we ever did. There were some years that …
Video: HHH rest stop volunteers providing resources for cyclists
By Brayel Brown | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – As cyclists participate in the Triple-H race, it is important that they have resources to help them continue, as well as a place to rest.
Volunteers at Hotter’N’Hell rest stop one were eager to help in any way they could.
Volunteer Jamie Smits says she finds joy in assisting cyclists.
”The first time it was just something to do for our organization as service hours, but now …
Video: Hotter’N Hell Hundred 2023 Highlights
www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Many people participated in the annual Hotter’N Hell Hundred cycling event on Saturday, Aug. 26 in Wichita Falls. News Channel 6 crews were on the scene for special coverage of the event.
Below are some of our pictures and videos from the event:
Heart Health: City of El Paso introduces biking program to get kids active
By Sarah Coria | kvia.com
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With children back in school the City of El Paso is kicking off a pilot program to get kids more active this year.
The project started in the Segundo Barrio with Glen Middle School and Hart Elementary School campuses extending curbs on their crosswalk areas. The extended curbs have multiple design effects that help to increase safety for children who walk and bike to school.
"So it increases the visibility for these children, which is important because they’re a …
Taco Tuesday Allen
Lisa Witherington | www.meetup.com
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 6:30 PM Velvet Taco 190 E Stacy Rd Ste 2500 · Allen, TX Lord willing and the temp don’t rise, we are going to try the Taco Tuesday ride from the new Velvet Taco over by Target in Allen. If we have enough people for …