Texas Bicycling News Digest October 20th
Austin cyclist dies moments after finishing local cyclocross race
By Maxwell Nagel      velonews.competitor.com
The Texas cycling community suffered a tragic loss over the weekend when Guy Nethery, 47, died suddenly, just moments after a cyclocross race in Webberville, Texas.
Following his race on Saturday, Nethery rode away from the course. He then collapsed on the ground without cause. A passerby quickly noticed Nethery and notified race officials. CPR was administered within 30 seconds of Nethery’s fall and emergency services were contacted immediately.
Fellow racers and spectators stood at Nethery’s side until an EMT crew arrived. Nethery was promptly…
Brownsville police mount bicycle safety campaign
By Christina R. Garza | Staff Writer      www.brownsvilleherald.com
Brownsville police took to the streets to inform bike riders of traffic laws and promote safe cycling after two bicyclists were involved in traffic accidents over the last two weeks.
According to authorities, a bicyclist was involved in an accident on Oct. 12 when he collided with another vehicle on the 5100 block of Boca Chica Boulevard when he failed to change lanes safely. The bicyclist was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries and…
9-year-old in SA for cross-country charity bike ride
texas.icito.com
SAN ANTONIO – Four years and many charitable rides later, a young boy is taking his charity work to another level.
C.J. Burford is riding his bike across the country to raise money for the National Children’s Cancer Society.
His goal is to average a distance of 40 miles a day and raise $100,000 for the NCCS.
Burford isn’t your typical 9-year-old. He is gearing up and ready to kick cancer in the butt by riding his…
New funds for trails boost Dallas efforts to ‘connect the dots’
By TOM BENNINGÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.dallasnews.com
Dallas officials are celebrating two recent infusions of money that will add several miles of hike-and-bike trails.
This month, the Regional Transportation Council, an arm of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, approved financing for more than 30 bike and pedestrian projects across North Texas. Among them: extensions of a trail in North Dallas and one near downtown.
Separately, the Dallas City Council was informed this month that Dallas County earlier agreed to pay for six trails in the city as part of the county’s major capital improvement program.
All told, the financing totals nearly…
A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT BICYCLING AND SAFETY
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School of Public Health
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York
Light the Night
Old Tascosa Cycling
BRAIN returns to Texas for second tour—this time in Austin
Bicycle Retailer
AUSTIN, TX (BRAIN) — BRAIN’s final Dealer Tour of 2014 gets underway Tuesday in Austin as BRAIN editors, sponsors and guests set out on bikes to visit shops in the Texas capital.
The tour will visit 13 retailers over three days. Leading our group will be Robin Stallings, executive director of Bike Texas, a nonprofit advocacy group dedicated to advancing bike access and improving conditions for riders in the Lone Star State. Stallings also guided riders during BRAIN’s Dallas-Fort Worth Dealer Tour in the fall of 2010.
The Dealer Tour will cover a wide gamut of bicycle retail, from triathlon stores like Jack & Adam’s Bicycles and Austin Tri Cyclist, to…
In Memory Of Guy Nethery
by joeyTWOwheels       texascx.com
Anyone who toe’d the line with Guy Nethery knew he was a kind person. He would ask how you were doing and wish you luck on your race. He was always talking to someone, with a big, bright smile on his face. You’d bump elbows with him in a crit, cross race or on a ride and new you were leaning into a stable man – the type of seasoned racer and rider you want by your side.
Much of that transferred to his daily life.
Guy was – first and foremost – a husband and father. He was proud of his three girls and he loved his wife with all his heart. Often on team rides we’d…
Livestrong 2014 – A ride with Lori
Plano Bicycling Association
Lori (holding the yellow rose) achieved her goal of 65 miles for the Livestrong Foundation. We are part of Team Plano Buddies in Action, captained by Tim Elliott. Thanks Tim! And cancer survivor Don Swartz rode the 100 mile route. Great rides Lori and Don!
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: DORBA 2014 NORTH TEXAS XC SERIES – Frisco, TX: When: Sun Nov 9, 2014 8am to 3pmÂ
CSTWho: Texas… http://t.co/LihHX0mbHA— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 21, 2014
New Bike Event: 3rd Annual HTX BIKE FEST – Houston, TX: When: Sat Nov 1, 2014 10am to Sat Nov 1, 2014 7pmÂ
CDT… http://t.co/AT5UXwgu2m— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 21, 2014
Tweets
Cyclesomatic | Bike to City Hall, October 22nd, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM http://t.co/9qjDmISsll
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) October 21, 2014
I hope that tree didn't have ebola because I'm pretty sure we exchanged bodily fluids. … http://t.co/SnN5ICQaQ0 pic.twitter.com/b4eOgbkO6C
— Chris Jennings (@jenningschris) October 20, 2014
Working on advanced barrier skills – we are going to rock the races! http://t.co/wrCpdg70oT
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 20, 2014
I can't even begin to guess how many bugs I swallowed on the ride home. #BikeToWork
— a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) October 20, 2014
Official Group Ride at Jack Brooks Park Wednesday afternoon at 5:30pm. Only 2 left before the time change. Then we start the night rides!
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 20, 2014
In memory of Guy Nethery: http://t.co/fVD4wR9813 #TXCX Please consider donating to his daughter’s college fund.
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) October 20, 2014
2015 XTR trail brakes, yes to everything #mtb #carbon #cycleprogression #XTR #trail #shimano #light http://t.co/VEPjgEg9jU
— Cycle Progression (@CycleProgAustin) October 20, 2014
We have a mtn bike skills clinic coming up on Nov 1 and 2. We also have a "base miles" camp on Nov 21-24…. http://t.co/Vu8pqk39w1
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) October 20, 2014
Let's show support for Biking in Dallas! Wear your Tour de Cure jersey to this event on Wednesday.
2014… http://t.co/GHPM5WS7Kv
— DFW Tour de Cure (@DFWTourdeCure) October 20, 2014
This weekend we led one of nine crews during National Arbor Day in Boggy Creek Park, which we use for… http://t.co/jihjfoK7la
— Ghisallo Cycling Initiative (@GhisalloFound) October 20, 2014
Thank you, kaliprotectives for keeping my kids safe! #RideaBike #NoMoreVideoGames http://t.co/cVgCnoqZV2
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 20, 2014
Lamar bike lane didn't open by summer, but @HoustonPWE says it'll open by end of year. http://t.co/PwJwepIMOO pic.twitter.com/eiTr6Xfkoj
— Dug Begley (@DugBegley) October 20, 2014
Raise your hand if you were out enjoying the weather on two wheels over the weekend!
— JustRideDallas (@JustRideDallas) October 20, 2014
Cyclesomatic | Kiddical Mass Ride, November 1st, 9:00Â AM http://t.co/yZ7Y5afMll
— Bike Friendly OC (@BikeFriendlyOC) October 20, 2014
Early morning sunrise on Town Lake. http://t.co/B8mH4MLrJT
— CalebSimpson (@calebsimpson) October 20, 2014