Texas Bicycling News – October 16, 2023
Police looking for driver who killed cyclist in Crosby
by: Rachel Estrada | cw39.com
CROSBY, Texas (KIAH) — Police are on the lookout for the person involved in a fatal hit and run accident that happened in Crosby overnight.
In scene video, a black tarp covers the victim’s body along side a bicycle that was also struck. He died at the scene. The fatal accident happened in the 12000 block of Crosby Lynchburg Road shortly after midnight.
Police say a man was riding a bike northbound in the fast lane when he was struck. The driver of a dark vehicle involved did not stop and police are asking for your help to find him.
If you have any information on this case, you are asked to call police.
Driver takes off after bicyclist killed in crash in east Harris County, deputies say
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) – A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in east Harris county overnight.
Harris County sheriff’s deputies said the crash happened at about 11 p.m. in the 12800 block of Crosby Lynchburg Road.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they reportedly found a man lying in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said the man was riding his bicycle northbound on Crosby Lynchburg when an unknown vehicle hit him from behind and fled the scene.
Deputies said evidence at the scene suggests the suspect drove a dark-colored truck or van, though the exact make and model are unknown.
Investigators were reviewing surveillance video in the area. Officials said there are no known witnesses.
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 17, 2023
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 17, 2023
50 Temple elementary school students receive free bikes, helmets
Author: Jacob Wallin | www.kcentv.com
50 students at Hector P. Garcia Elementary were given the bicycles through a donation from the Weifield Group Contracting Texas.
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TEMPLE, Texas — 50 TISD students took home brand-new bikes thanks to a donation from electrical contractor the Weifield Group Contracting Texas.
TISD said representatives from the Weifield Group’s Austin-area office visited Hector P. Garcia Elementary on Thursday, Oct. 12 to present the bicycles, as well as helmets, to 50 lucky students.
The students met with the representatives and watched a bike safety video before heading out …
TxDOT hosting virtual public meeting on district bicycle plan
By Katherine Griffith | www.kbtx.com
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – TxDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting now until Monday, Oct. 23 about a plan for bicycles in our area.
They are asking for input from the public on how you want to ride on state-maintained roads and highways.
You can watch the presentation by clicking here. You can also find the public input survey here.
You have until Monday, Oct. 23 to complete the survey.
GRiT Event Empowers Women at Lakeside Park, Waco
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When you gather a tribe of spirited women in a scenic setting, you create something special. That’s exactly what went down at Lakeside Park in Waco this past weekend during the Texas NICA GRiT Event. In case you’re wondering, GRiT stands for “Girls Riding Together,” a movement designed to unite women and celebrate the thrill of mountain biking. Lakeside Park, Waco: Face the Trails
The event brought together GRiT ambassadors and coaches, who orchestrated an all-women’s gathering where the mountain biking spirit soared high. It was a day packed with adventure, fun, and a touch of the unexpected. …
2023 Leader Summit Recap: Gearing Up for Season XIII
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Dinosaur Valley RV Park witnessed a dynamic gathering as new and returning coaches from across Texas converged for the 2023 Leader Summit, gearing up for Season XIII of the Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League (TIMBL). This informative and hands-on event provided coaches with valuable insights into mountain biking as a youth sport, NICA’s core values, risk management, team management, and a whole lot more.
Held on October 6, this year’s Leader Summit was all about equipping coaches with the tools and knowledge they need to guide young mountain bikers to success. The event was held in preparation for TIMBL’s upcoming Season XIII, and the sessions were designed to cover the essentials. …