Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 13th
Students bike to promote environmental awareness
by Amber Mason      www.lsureveille.com
While biking along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Houston, college students and recent graduates stop in Baton Rouge and help groom a community garden.
The program titled Ride for the Future is organized by non-profit organization Better Future Project. When arriving in Gulf Coast cities, group members participate in community outreach programs aimed at…
UPDATE: Garland boy remains in critical condition after being hit by SUV while riding bicycle
By Tristan Hallman      thescoopblog.dallasnews.com
Updated again Thursday by Tristan Hallman: Garland police are looking for more witnesses to verify evidence gathered from the crash Wednesday.
Any other drivers in the area at the time are asked to contact Garland police.
Jackson is still in critical condition, police said.
Updated Thursday by staff writer Julie Fancher:
Jaylyn Jackson remains in critical condition this morning at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas.
Police say a 36-year-old Rowlett woman driving a 2007…
HPD officers biking to Maine for leukemia research
By Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle
For the past 32 years, bicyclists from the Houston Police Bicycle Relay Team have participated in a relay bike ride to various parts of the country to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Over the history of the program the riders have raised nearly $5.4 million in funds for the cause, according to Alex Franklin with the society.
The officers are each required to raise $5,000 to participate. They come from all…
2013 Pace Bend Mountain Biking Race – Full Lap
by TCÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â www.turnincranks.com
This is the 8th race in the TMBRA State Series
Shot 100% on GoPro Hero2 HD
Weather and trails were perfect. I felt 100% and had a good race. John E (Lifetime Fitness kit) held me off and finished 18s ahead of me. He was a good rabbit to chase for a good chunk of the race!
I used a new mount for this video, a K Edge mount: http://amzn.to/12Ifg6c
You can read a more detailed race report here…
Longhorns on the long road
Written by Jason Maholy         www.thereporteronline.net
A group of college students in the midst of a bicycle trek from Texas to Alaska will later this month pass through Palos Heights, where a resident will house them for a night and provide them a taste of Chicago.
Ann Engelmann, who lives in the city’s Ishnala subdivision, will play host to 24 University of Texas students who on June 1 headed out from Austin on what will be a 4,500-mile journey to Anchorage. The cyclists are participating in the Livestrong Texas 4000, and on June 22 will ride from Champaign to Palos Heights. Engelmann will provide the riders a place to stay and…
A Fossil 50 Video Preview!
By Bryan      www.bryanfawley.com
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Thanks @DrivewaySeries for being an awesome host to us for racing tonight! Wasn't my best crit but had a blast! Thx y'all!
— Chris Degenaars (@ChrisDegenaars) June 14, 2013
Record @PureAustin Dway! 338 racers towed line 2nite- includ'n 30 women & 15 jrs. Somethin special go'n on here in #ATX @usacycling @txcamp
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 14, 2013
That awkward group ride moment when you realize the guy that punctured can't get his rear wheel off, much less change the flat.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) June 13, 2013
Mountain Bike Club co-captain Sean leads cornering drills this afternoon. @ The Veloway http://t.co/EuC2eqae1h
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 13, 2013
Why you need more than one bicycle… Explained clearly in this pic… pic.twitter.com/B4e0TqlUFS
— Jamie Tinsley (@jamietinsley156) May 27, 2013
OK Saturday we have an event in Deep Ellum ( Deep Ellum Market). It is from 11 to 5. Anyone interested in riding… http://t.co/bLfTjzwlnc
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) June 13, 2013
Youth Cycling League week one wraps up!!!!!!! Congratulations Racers!! http://t.co/I53t5UU3Z2
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 13, 2013
Photoset: Day 12 – our beautiful sunrise looking over the water in Conway, AR http://t.co/xHyIvKzaoE
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 13, 2013
Photo: Day 11 – Evan with our hosts’ baby raccoon! http://t.co/MZcJ44aNO1
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 13, 2013