Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup January 17th
Capellan gets shock incarceration, 10 years’ probation in cyclist’s 2012 death
Jurors handed down 10-year suspended prison sentence in December.
By Walt Nett      lubbockonline.com
A former Texas Tech student received 10 years’ probation in the hit-and-run death of a woman riding her bicycle near University Medical Center in July 2012.
But before 24-year-old Benito Francis Capellan is out on the street, he must complete 134 days on shock probation — a boot camp-styled program meant to discourage first offenders from re-offending by exposing them to an…
ARR/RLAG Club Ride @ Reveille Peak Ranch
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, February 8, 2014Â Â Â 10:00 AM
Reveille Peak Ranch
2046 County Road 115 , Burnet, TX (map)
Main Parking Area – look for the Austin Ridge Rider Banner
Austin Ridge Rider & Ride Like A Girl Monthly Club Ride on the granite at Reveille Peak Ranch!
All mountain bikers are welcome, riders will break into groups based on skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and pace (fast, casual, slow). This is a No Drop ride so no one gets left behind or lost, we will get you back to the trail head for the after party;)
Remember to bring your helmet, plenty of water, and cash for the park entry fee. Everyone is also invited to bring a dish to…
Interview- Freeze Your Fanny Bike and Run 2014 – Longview, TX
www.wheelbrothers.com
Don’t be kicked to the curb by the cold weather! Embrace it, and join us for the Freeze Your Fanny Bike Ride and Run on February 1st, 2014 in Longview. Get the scoop on this ride with our exclusive Wheel Brothers interview with B’Ann Boiles.
Why join the Freeze Your Fanny Ride?
This is a great ride that has been improving every year for over two decades. There is a variety of distances and challenges offered for different skill levels. We even have a kid route. Additionally, an new route was introduced a few years ago that has proven to be a tough, hilly ride.
Freeze Your Fanny Bike Ride and Run 2014
How long has your ride been around?
This race has been around 26 years, and…
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event: Easter Hill Country Tour 2014 – Kerrville, TX: Recurring Event First start: 2014-04-17 08:00:00 CDT… http://t.co/12kpW9RhCP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 17, 2014
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Tweets
Open track time tomorrow 1-4PM. This is for experienced track riders only. BYO track bike as containers will not be open.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) January 18, 2014
RT @JDCo: Attn Hou cyclists: Have eyes peeled for Monday @HoustonChron editorial on bike safety pls RT @BikeHouston @BikeTexas @BikeBarnTX — Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) January 17, 2014
#rideforreading @ElPasoTXGov @CrazyCatCyclery @VisitElPasoTX #elpaso pic.twitter.com/SKwq1Tbyeb — VeloPaso (@velopaso) January 17, 2014
A year in the making, we’ve completely reimagined @AllTrails . See what you’ve been missing: http://t.co/5hRFdYLIRy pic.twitter.com/PCQBG5YJeE
— AllTrails.com (@AllTrails) January 17, 2014
Rudolph’s Revenge is next weekend! If you haven’t registered yet, go ahead and sign up today. http://t.co/QGsjhMJsoe http://t.co/DvR5MkGMMR
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) January 17, 2014
It’s going to be a great weekend in Texas – road, dirt, and cross races. Pick you poison. http://t.co/IoFhspjt43 #texasbikeracing #cycling
— TexasBikeRacing.com (@txbikeracing) January 17, 2014
Tomorrow! Share the joy! http://t.co/o03Dj3lMI1 #mtb #kids #ride #austin
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) January 17, 2014
