Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 20th
Wake Village man on bike hit and killed in Bowie Co.
By Carolyn Roy         www.ksla.com
BOWIE CO., TX (KSLA) – A Wake Village man has died after being hit by an SUV while riding his bike along a Bowie County road.
According Texas State Police Trooper Chad Turner, 47-year-old Paul Chatfield Kirby was heading north on FB 989 about a half-mile south of U.S. 67 just before midnight Wednesday when he was struck by a…
JPS nurse refused to give up until a badly injured cyclist was identified
By Jessamy Brown         www.star-telegram.com
FORT WORTH — Two months after a hit-and-run motorist struck and killed a cyclist in east Fort Worth, police are still looking for the driver. But thanks to the diligence of a registered nurse at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, the rider’s family members were able to say goodbye.
For three days after the badly injured rider arrived via ambulance at the emergency room, no one knew who he was. He carried no identification, and his head injuries were so…
6:20pm – Big Steamer
Corinth Cycling Club
When: Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:20pm to Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:20pm CDT
Where: 133 Garza Lane – Shady Shores, TX
Event Description: Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental Team Training Ride – Expect attacks and tight pacelines. 21+mph Experienced riders only.
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Austin Ridge Riders
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Tweets
New #RedLineTrail begins at Denson Drive and extends for 0.9 miles north along @CapMetroATX Red Line… http://t.co/3MsZvLj5CP
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) July 20, 2013
We'll have our mountain bike schedule out Friday.
— The SCCCC (@SCCCC) July 20, 2013
Our own Joyce Nugent with the women's sprint winner, Cindy Gravell, from the Parmer store Le Triple… http://t.co/rD852EpiIN
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 20, 2013
https://twitter.com/hawkeyelovely/status/358645386694508545
This is the northern terminus of the Boggy Creek Trail that will be completed this fall. @capmetroatx… http://t.co/eoPr832glc
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) July 20, 2013
I leave work and find MORE Brazilians! He's a dealer from Brazil. http://t.co/JOyvFZXp8D
— Nelo's Cycles (@NelosCycles) July 20, 2013
Just back from our 20 mile ride out of #Marfa. biketexas jersey looks great out there. http://t.co/WDUOouijXg
— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) July 20, 2013
Another solid VC Bagel Shop Ride in the books. We got in about 70 miles at 18 mph pace. pic.twitter.com/4I6mJHJyr6
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) July 20, 2013
73 miles muddy/nasty/buggy miles in the books tonight. It rained/poured, then the sun came out. Then it got too dark to finish 80mi. #HH100
— Dr.Sonya Garrison,PT (@SonLucyGarrison) July 20, 2013
Parmer store's Le Triple Crown sprint competition results! Guys: 1st Andy Twellman, 2nd Christopher Davis, 3rd Ross Dix. Nice job!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 20, 2013
Cyclist killed by SUV near Texarkana, @KSLA reports. http://t.co/nOd8QXIrW4
— Safe Streets Texas (@SafeStreetsTX) July 20, 2013
The Research store Le Triple Crown ride rolls out! @ Bicycle Sport Shop http://t.co/xl1SsEiRI4
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 20, 2013
Team Mellow Johnny's Sprinter is ready for the @RAGBRAI_IOWA Expo http://t.co/EiUsnpIuTZ
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) July 20, 2013
Up early for @SugarCycles shop ride. 50? 80? We'll see.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) July 20, 2013
Looking forward to the @SCCCC meeting tomorrow here in Waco, TX! Maybe a fun mountain ride in Cameron Park afterwards? Who's Down!?
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) July 20, 2013