Teen Trail Corps Q&A with Collin Hill and Travis Loy
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We sat down with our TTC Coordinator, Collin Hill, and our ’24 season Top Coach, Travis Loy from the Hays County Stingers, and got the inside scoop on Texas NICA Teen Trail Corps.
What does teen trail corps mean to you?
Collin: TTC to me, is a way to get students involved in the cycling community as a whole, through trail building and maintenance. It’s also a great opportunity to get students involved in trail advocacy. Off road cycling and mountain biking will completely go away if the next generation of cyclists don’t step up and get involved in taking care of trails.
Travis: I see TTC as an opportunity to take students out and let them see the work it takes to maintain the environment that they need in order to ride, race, and enjoy cycling. Hopefully they see the work that it takes, and really light a fire in the next generation. It is also a way to get more youth working on trails as opposed to older generations, who will at some point have to stop working. …
Cyclists, here’s what to know about Conquer the Coast tour of the Coastal Bend on Saturday
Katie Nickas | www.caller.com
More than 1,000 riders from across Texas and the country will embark on an annual bicycle ride around the 66-mile shoreline of Corpus Christi Bay for the 22nd annual Conquer the Coast on Saturday.
Initially created by the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce to raise money for the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Athletics Program, the event has grown to attract riders of all skill levels from throughout the region, now offering route options of 66, 21 and 10 miles.
Conquer the Coast offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the coastal breeze, palm trees and …
Pink Diamonds Hold Best Southwest Community Health Fair & Bike Ride Oct. 14
By Jo Ann Holt | www.focusdailynews.com
Pink Diamonds, Survivors of Cancer, Inc. was founded to provide financial assistance to nonprofit agencies and organizations whose services support individuals living with breast and other cancers. Funds raised are to be used to provide information and referrals for early detection and treatment for underinsured or uninsured persons diagnosed with cancer.
Founder Linda Lydia, recognized as Survivor of the Year in 2023, says, “I have a cancer journey starting in 1995 to date, with triple negative breast cancer. I have been blessed by God to walk and …
Panchito and his bike
By Alice Liles | www.myplainview.com
Alice’s note: This story first appeared in my blog The Bright Lights of Muleshoe on September 10, 2024. I always wondered about the young man who rode all over town on his bike. And now I know the whole story. A familiar sight for many years in Muleshoe was Francisco “Frank” Garcia, known as Panchito to many people, intrepidly peddling his bike all over town, rain or shine, snow or sun. Panchito passed away on August 29, 2024, in Plainview, and …
Kendall County Women’s Shelter holds bike drive for survivors of abuse
Japhanie Gray | www.ksat.com
Annual Gary Rich Golf Classic event also coming up on Oct. 28 KENDALL COUNTY, Texas – As a way to bring a sense of normalcy to women and children who have survived an abusive relationship, the Kendall County Women’s Shelter is collecting new or gently used bikes for their clients.
“For our adult clients, it is a great form of exercise, or it helps them get to a new job they just got,” said Emma Collar, the communications coordinator for the shelter. “They can get around and do things like that. And then, for our children, it is a fun gift. I remember when I was a child getting my first bike and riding it around, so this would be our gift for them.” …
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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run on Old Highway 90, search for driver continues
Halee Powers | www.ksat.com
Tips can be called in to SAPD Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP (7867) SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are looking for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. According to police, the driver of a dark-colored four-door pick up with aftermarket wheels and a sign attached to its driver side back door, was traveling eastbound on Historic Old Highway 90. …
San Antonio residents to sound off on Woodlawn Lake bike lane upgrades
By Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com
One resident hopes for a ‘no car, no walkers’ trail.
The city is hoping to improve bike lanes at Woodlawn Lake Park and asking residents to share their concerns in a survey. The Westside park is known for its walking, running “loop” trail that circles the lake, however, some residents are sharing the bike lanes on the outer loop is typically filled with cars.
San Antonio’s transportation department released its survey, hoping to receive feedback on the following: Study possible improvements to the bike lanes; examine …
From Brownsville to SPI Ride for Rotary 2024 set for Oct. 6
by: Jesse Mendez | www.valleycentral.com
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Ride for Rotary 2024 event is a major fundraiser for Rotary that supports youth community programs like RYLA and youth exchange.
The event is set for Oct. 6. and is a 25-mile ride from Brownsville to South Padre Island.
Registration is encouraged through social media and emphasizes the event’s benefits for health and community engagement.
The event is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and the community is invited to join.
Can Austin Finally Become a Bike-Friendly City?
By Cat DeLaura | www.austinmonthly.com
In car-centric Texas, the capital city is building a cycling utopia by investing millions in new infrastructure.
On one of the last cool mornings in May, Kari Kuwamura mounted a bicycle at Spokesman South to lead a casual group ride up South Congress to City Hall, joining more than 3,200 other Austinites in National Bike to Work Day. Across the city, local businesses hosted “fueling stations” to support Austin’s two-wheeled commuters with tacos and coffee. Feeling safe alongside cars wasn’t instantaneous when Kuwamura first started riding, and as the executive director of the nonprofit Ghisallo, their work focuses on helping novice cyclists build that same confidence. Surrounded by fellow riders, the biking advocate felt a surging sense of appreciation at just how far Austin has come in the last decade as the city makes strides to become a haven for cyclists.
Normally, when Kuwamura is on two wheels, you’ll find them on a trail. The reasoning: “I want to …
Final State Champions of 2024 Crowned!
Stuart Gardner, Program Director | alkekvelodrome.com
A huge weekend at Alkek Velodrome saw our Elite TT Champions decided along with Match Sprint and Omniums on Sunday! We have our Space City Interstellar Omniums on Tuesday which will be out final USAC event of 2024 followed by our RoY Finals the following week.
Upcoming Events
6:45pm Tues 10th Sept – USAC Space City Interstellar Omnium
6:45pm Tues 10th Sept – TNR RoY Finals Night
6:45pm Fri 18th Oct – FNR Lapathon Eliminator
6:45pm Fri 25th Oct – FNR Aussie Team Night
5pm Sat 26th Oct – GHCF Fundraiser Lapathon ’24 …
