Texas Bicycling News – October 27, 2023
Día de los Muertos altars remember and honor local cyclists killed while riding
Sarah Acosta | www.ksat.com
San Antonio is the country’s 16th most deadly U.S. city for bicyclists, altars hope to raise awareness
“It’s very hard for me every day. It’s like it was yesterday when he left us,” Enriquetta Amaya said.
It’s been fifteen years since Amaya’s older brother, Fernando Amaya, was killed while cycling.
“On August 25th of 2008, at 7 a.m. in the morning on his way to work,” Amaya said. “He was run over by a careless driver. He was on his bike on his way to work.”
Fernando was 42 years old and had been a deputy with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years. He loved to bike, but loved his family more, taking care of all of his siblings. …
?YEEHAW! Pump up those tires and get ready for a FREE kids bike rodeo on Sunday, November 5th, 12 PM – 5 PM at Velo Republic's Super Duper Swap Meet at the North Texas Fairgrounds.
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) October 28, 2023
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Craddock, Hepburn and Juul-Jensen continue with Jayco-AlUla
By Jackie Tyson | www.cyclingnews.com
‘These riders are part of the foundations of our team and the all-important engine room’ says GM Copeland
The veteran trio of Michael Hepburn, Chris Juul-Jensen and Lawson Craddock are set to return to Team Jayco-AlUla for next season, with Hepburn and Juul-Jensen confirmed with new two-year contracts and the two-time US men’s elite time trial champion signed for one more year. …
… Like Hepburn, Craddock has a long pro career on the road going back to 2011-2013 with the Trek-Livestrong, turned Bontrager, development squad. The 31-year-old from Texas is known for his reliable engine that can produce results in time trials as well as on climbs. Craddock won a bronze medal at the 2010 World Championships in the junior time trial, and has finished fifth in the U23 race (2013) and sixth as an elite rider (2019).
In 2019, Craddock landed on the podium at the Vuelta a España and Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. This past summer he finished fourth on stage 15 at the Tour de France to Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc. …
The Woodlands Arts Council unveils five new art bike racks
By: JennyCarattini-Wright | www.woodlandsonline.com
THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) revealed five inspiring new Art Bike Racks on October 26 at a celebration attended by artists and underwriters held at the Woodforest Bank Club at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. This brought the total number of public art benches and bike racks in The Woodlands to 36.
“We are proud to announce the installation of five new art-inspired bike racks in our community,” said Jenny Carattini-Wright, Executive Director of The Woodlands Arts Council. “We congratulate the artists and underwriters on their beautiful contribution to The Woodlands collection of public art and would like to thank The Woodlands Township for their partnership.” …
Blog: Cross country – Southern Tier
By sedona_rocks | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Bob Hake’s journey across the USA from September 2023 to November 2023
#1: Day 33: 10/26/23 Austin to Buescher SP,TX By sedona_rocks on Thu 26 Oct 2023 18:20 (US/Pacific) Reply Rating: (0) What a wet, wet day. It started raining at 7 am and didn’t stop until after we finished at 4 pm. It was probably the wettest day I ever rode in, at least I can’t recall a wetter day on a bike. I started out from the hotel during a break in the rain and got about 3 blocks before it started pouring. I ducked into a coffee shop and waited it out. The next 12 miles it only drizzled as we left Austin city proper. Then another …
#1: Day 34: 10/27/23 Buescher SP to Somerville,TX By sedona_rocks on Fri 27 Oct 2023 16:25 (US/Pacific) Reply Rating: (0) I spent most of the day in a bike shop today. Turns out all the wet weather yesterday shorted out my Di2 electronic shifting on my bike. It was stuck in one gear and wasn’t moving. I knew it was serious from my first pedal stroke this morning. It was such a sinking feeling because I knew I couldn’t fix it. Luckily the tour leader was …
Houston Ghost Bike Ride remembers cyclists who have died with city-wide route
Hana Ikramuddin | www.houstonchronicle.com
BikeHouston, an advocacy group for pedestrians and cyclists, is holding a Ghost Bike Ride that will visit the crash sites of those who have died while riding bikes in the city.
The organization is expecting a few dozens to attend the ride around the city Friday, visiting crash sites and talking about each killed cyclist. The Ghost Ride comes after more than 15 cyclists died in Houston while riding a bike this year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
The ride will start at 9 a.m. at EaDough on Polk Street, before heading to each of the stops over the 12-mile journey. …
Ghost bike ride will honor Houston’s dead cyclists
Jay R. Jordan | www.axios.com
BikeHouston is hosting a commemorative bike ride this weekend to remember cyclists who have died on Houston streets.
Why it matters: This year has already been deadlier for cyclists than all of 2022.
Driving the news: At least 15 people have died while riding bikes in Houston so far in 2023, compared to the 12 who died in 2022.
Police are investigating a potential 16th fatality, although the circumstances of the cyclist's death are still under investigation.
Details: Houston couple Melissa and Steve Sims volunteer their time and talents to …
New bike lanes on Barton Springs Road get warm welcome from drivers, cyclists
by: Erica Brennes | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In late August, the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department reduced Barton Springs Road from two lanes to one between South Lamar Boulevard and Azie Morton Road. That created a dedicated and protected bike lane for cyclists on the right lane of Barton Springs both eastbound and westbound.
“It’s a much safer experience and much more calm experience for such a dense pedestrian-heavy zone within our city,” Lewis Leff, with the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, said. …
UHD Bike Club Rolls out Monthly Rides, Advocates for UHD Cyclists
By Indira Zaldivar & Edward Saenz | news.uhd.edu
Cycling enthusiasts joined UHD Bike Club for a 10-mile ride to Hermann Park. The six cyclists rode from the UHD sign next to the Student Life Center to Hermann Park. After seeing the sunset and socializing at Hermann Park, the cyclists rode back to UHD. Bike Club Vice President and UHD student Rachel Estrada co-led the first ride of the semester. “Being able to socialize, work out, enjoy nature and see the city has brought me the most enjoyment from joining the UHD Bike Club,” Estrada said. …
Upcoming Rides
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Burleson and Beyond Thu, November 02, 2023 9:00 AM 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-5470234
Rusty Romp Thu, November 02, 2023 9:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126 https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-5470263
LBJ Grasslands Sat, November 04, 2023 9:00 AM 400 N Miller St, Decatur, TX https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-5470024
City Receives $13M for Holly Road Train Trestle to Tourism Trail Project
news.cctexas.com
State Grant Will Fund Pedestrian-Bike Path Across Oso Bay CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi’s Holly Road Train Trestle to Tourism Trail Project was awarded just over $13 million to connect Flour Bluff Drive and the Holly Road Hike and Bike Trails. The funding will help to construct a new ADA-accessible shared-use path and bridge across Oso Bay.
This project is one of just 83 across the state to be selected by the Texas Transportation Commission as part of the Transportation Alternative Grant Program.
“I’m so excited to share this news with our community,” Mayor Paulette Guajardo said. “The funding award is a testament to how …
Waco, Woodway, Mart lasso $6.7M from TxDOT bike-ped routes
Mike Copeland | wacotrib.com
McLennan County cities are getting $6.7 million from the state of Texas to make it easier and safer for pedestrians and cyclists get from here to there.
The Texas Department of Transportation this week announced $345 million in awards from its Transportation Alternative set-aside program for projects meant to protect those who walk and ride.
TxDOT’s Waco District got $19 million for eight such projects across its multiple counties.
That includes $4.4 million for a half-mile stretch of lighted sidewalks and ramps on …
City awarded $2.7 million for Hike and Bike Trail
By KAUZ Digital Media Team | www.newschannel6now.com
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WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The City of Wichita Falls has been awarded 2.7 million dollars by the Texas Transportation Commission to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure around the city.
The funding is part of a statewide safety enhancement to improve mobility options to schools, jobs, public transit, and other local destinations.
Since Texas pedestrian fatalities are rising, these projects will help improve safety for people walking, biking, or using wheelchairs, including 24 projects in areas with a high pedestrian crash history.
Wichita Falls received 2.7 million dollars to improve accessibility to the Hike and Bike Trail area near Lucy Park. …
Video: Deputies identify man killed in hit-and-run wreck in NW Harris County, search continues for driver
www.khou.com
Dwayne Joseph Brinac was struck and killed while riding his bicycle. HOUSTON — A bicyclist was struck and killed in east Harris County earlier this month and now deputies are asking for the public’s help to find the driver who hit him.
It happened at around 11 p.m. Sunday, October 15 on Crosby Lynchburg Road near Highway 90. Deputies say a dark-colored 2011 to 2015 Chrysler Town and Country van hit Dwayne Joseph Brinac, who was riding his bicycle, from behind and kept going.
A photo of Brinac, who died at the scene, is above.
Anyone with any information on the driver is asked to call 713-274-7400 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Round the Block: The last leg
By Curtis Stoker |
Day 35 – Buecher State Park to Somerville, TX
Friday October 27, 2023, 73 miles (117 km) – Total so far: 1,886 miles (3,035 km) It was a good thing we had the pavilion last night. It really rained a couple times and was nice this morning that we didn’t have to deal with a wet tent. However, it was humid and warm last night. I pretty much just slept on my air mat and was still too warm. I needed to help get things ready for breakfast and lunch which puts you a little late for getting on the road, but we had many people helping so we didn’t get too late a start.
We had a great day of riding today. It was slightly foggy when we started and very heavy humidity. I am amazed at how quickly Texas became green. It appears that this part of Texas gets more rain. We rode through many cattle ranches and pastures today.
I put on a few extra miles than I needed to. I decided I would follow the …
