Texas Bicycling News – October 9, 2023
Hundreds bike through Cinco Ranch in honor of teen biker who was killed
Author: Deevon Rahming | www.khou.com
Logan Dark was killed while trying to bike across South Mason Road on his way to Cinco Ranch High School nearly two weeks ago.
CINCO RANCH, Texas — Hundreds of people in Cinco Ranch found themselves cycling through grief in a neighborhood where green ribbons now line the streets after the tragic loss of 14-year-old Logan Hamilton Dark.
“So, green is a symbol and color to support pedestrians and support crosswalks and pedestrian safety,” Katya Morzhueva, Owner of Cool Cat Cycles in Cinco Ranch, said.
Morzhueva organized a ride through the community Sunday in honor of Logan. …
Have you seen the neighborhood bikeway that the @austinmobility is building through Hyde Park, Hancock and North Loop? The project includes part of the near-term @redlineparkway on-street route, and we're thrilled that Phase 2 will begin soon! https://t.co/syLNXp0fvX pic.twitter.com/6xOvUbtaTA
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) October 9, 2023
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— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) October 9, 2023
Celebration of life for Logan Dark post ghost bike Memorial ride. pic.twitter.com/svSiQCnTij
The 2023 MMAD 200 – Landon Bellm Memorial Ride! #forlandon #texas #texashillcountryhttps://t.co/2ui3nUUlnh
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) October 10, 2023
Woodlands Biking Group Crashes in Dobbin
By: Ruben Borjas Jr | www.woodlandsonline.com
DOBBIN, TX – Saturday mornings heading West on Hwy 105 can be hectic even without gameday weekends. But with Texas A&M fans going to tailgating festivities for the big game, plus numbers being doubled this week with Alabama visiting in College Station, the roads can become especially dangerous. Unfortunately drivers were delayed just before the bridge in Dobbin, when debris on the shoulder caused several riders in a group from The Woodlands to tumble. Traffic was backed up several miles in both directions.
The accident happened at 9:34 am, when the lead two riders traveling East on 105 were downed with bumps and bruises. One rider sustained facial injuries that bloodied his face, the other with other injuries.
There was some sort of debris on the road shoulder, said one rider, who only identified himself as Wayne. “We …
Video: Breakfast Club builds community around bikes
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The Breakfast Club is an Austin bike club that started with four people who like to eat breakfast and hang out after Saturday morning bike rides. It has turned into a once-a-month experience with more than 500 riders building community and having fun.
Wellington bicyclist dead after being struck by car in Panhandle crash
Brianna Maestas | www.amarillo.com
A bicyclist died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in Collingsworth County near Wellington.
According to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety, at approximately 8:20 p.m. Sunday, 27-year-old bicyclist Juan Perez-Hernandez of Wellington died at the scene after being struck by a 2013 Nissan Altima driven by a 16-year-old female from Shamrock.
Investigators believe the Nissan Altima was traveling west on FM 3197 approximately one mile east of Wellington and approaching a bicyclist also traveling westbound. For unknown reasons, the driver of the Altima struck the rear of the bicycle, resulting in the rider’s death. Texas Department of Public Safety logo
The release stated the bicycle had reflectors and lights illuminating from the front and the rear…
DPS: Bicyclist hit, killed by unlicensed teen driver near Wellington in Sunday night crash
by: Erin Rosas | www.myhighplains.com
Correction: The Texas Department of Public Safety misidentified the deceased and released a correction.
COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that a Wellington man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike in Collingsworth County on Sunday night.
Texas DPS detailed that at around 8:20 p.m. around one mile east of Wellington on Sunday evening, 31-year-old Ramiro Perez-Hernandez of Wellington was riding his bike westbound on FM 3197 while a 2013 Nissan Altima approached him traveling in the same direction. …
Video: How to get your bike ready for the road
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As the weather cools down, you might be thinking about taking out your bike. If it’s been in storage a little while, you’ll want to give it a checkup before you hit the road. FOX 7’s Tierra Neubaum has details.
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