Texas Bicycling News Digest February 9th
Pedaling the Prairie Photos
the sci guy      www.bikeforums.net
Some pic from yesterday’s Pedaling the Prairie, up in Hempstead. I did the 45 mile route, the wife did the 24. Weather was gorgeous. Had a great time.
One Man Arrested After Hitting Three Bicyclists in Pharr
www.krgv.com
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PHARR – One woman remains hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a truck while riding her bicycle.
Two other people were also injured.
The group were riding their bikes in the bike lane on Jackson Road just before 6:00am Sunday morning.
They say they were wearing reflective gear, and even had a truck following behind them to keep them safe.
A truck swerved around the truck and hit the group.
Cynthia Torres, her son Marc, and their friend Christina Lopez were struck.
Cynthia and Marc suffered …
Ace – On Board With Michael Sheehan at the Austin Driveway Series
Wienot Films
Watch Michael Sheehan show us how the pro and elite riders race as he attempts to win the 2014 Fall Harvest Mini Series competition at the PURE Austin Driveway Series (http://drivewayseries.com).
A special thanks to Michael for letting us film his race. At the time of …
First Ever Protected Bike Lane in Houston
Critical Mass
Shout out to Terry Odom for this video.
Vehicle, bicycle accident results in death of 21 year-old man
youreasttexas.com
TYLER, February 9, 2015—On Sunday morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle just south of Tyler.
According to Department of Public Safety Trooper Jean Dark, A 2010 Chevy Camaro was traveling south on FM 2493. The bicyclist, who was attempting to cross FM 2493 from the west side of the road, failed to yield …
Path offers ride alongside rails
By Bj Lewis, Staff Writer      www.dentonrc.com
Trey Price is one of many Denton cyclists and runners eagerly waiting for the Denton County Transportation Authority to finish its rail trail project, which recently entered Phase 2 in Lewisville.
When finished, the trail will allow users to ride or run between Denton and Lewisville alongside the A-train line, providing another travel and recreation alternative.
“I would love to ride to Lewisville or further on the trail. I have ridden around a lot in Denton, but my safety riding on …
Texas man rides bike from Maine to Monterey
By Phillip Molnar, Monterey Herald      www.montereyherald.com
Monterey >> A 5-year-old border collie mix visiting Monterey this week likely has seen more of the country than most Americans.
Mike Minnick, 38, has been riding his bike across the country for nearly 19 months with his dog, Bixby, in a carrier over the rear wheel. They have traveled roughly 8,200 miles so far.
Bixby, a former shelter dog, now serves as …
Day 7 – Iraan, TX: Back on the road Monday February 9, 2015
By Alan Guo, Beaumont to San Francisco (Feb 2015)Â Â Â Â Â Â www.crazyguyonabike.com
Regrettably, I left the ranch today, resisting my temptations to just live there and enjoy the outdoors, the wildlife, the simplicity, and freedom. But I’m a man on a mission damn it, and I’m going to California! Today, I covered 109 miles to a town called Iraan. There were far fewer hills, and even a tail wind for part of the ride, which made me happy. Confirming what people have told me, West Texas is indeed quite empty. It’s also hot and dry. When I checked into a hotel and looked in a mirror, I saw a salt mine on my face. Because I really want to visit the west coast, not the desert, I’m actually seriously contemplating on taking amtrack to LA, skipping New Mexico and Arizona.
The benefits of taking a train are that it’s much faster, may save a …
Early reaction to downtown bike lane from cyclists is optimistic
By Dug Begley      blog.chron.com
Saturday’s kickoff of construction along Lamar for Houston’s first dedicated bike lane downtown was cause for celebration by cycling advocates, who hope the lane will live up to expectations.
“Overall the public response has been extremely positive with record levels of Facebook enthusiasm for the effort,†BikeHouston executive director Michael Payne said.
The lane, between Discovery Green east of the central business district and Sam Houston Park on the west side, links trails along Buffalo Bayou to the Columbia Tap Trail that runs south toward MacGregor Park and …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event added: Coyote Classic XC Mountain Bike Race – El Paso, TX Mar 29, 2015 08:30AM http://t.co/O988pVJNvO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2015
New Bike Event added: Mission San Jose – San antonio, TX Mar 07, 2015 09:00AM http://t.co/XU7RvmdRlD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2015
Tweets
I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album "Cycling the hills of Leakey, Texas" http://t.co/7VLEdHGJFs
— Glen Olsen (@olsenphoto) February 9, 2015
Meet Evan, my off-road bike racing buddy 🚵 I have yet to beat him in 5 races, and TWICE he's placed… http://t.co/41NgXIjhGN
— Allen Kuo (@kuotient) February 10, 2015
What I did last week: https://t.co/9qvhmz8RIS via @elbowzracing pic.twitter.com/bSun9BMLmv
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 10, 2015
Spinistry news and happenings for the month – http://t.co/ygKsYZq33P
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 10, 2015
What's better than an open track session? How about 2 open track sessions tomorrow! We will have a nooner session… http://t.co/QZZVkCLYCT
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) February 10, 2015
RT athlete Robert Biard (@787racing) took 2nd in yesterday's Rocky Hill Round-Up in the Cat 1, 30-39 AG! https://t.co/4l5qDaDBSp
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) February 9, 2015
Learn the basics of bike repair this Wednesday at all of our locations, 6pm #bike #repair #maintenance #BPMS150 @BPMS150
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) February 9, 2015
https://t.co/HE1NuEFRB7 pic.twitter.com/baTzSMzkCX
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) February 9, 2015
Happy to see work begin on this bike lane, which will provide safer access to Brays Bayou Greenway from downtown. http://t.co/jHvBBAWZYO
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) February 9, 2015
Congratulations to Cyclocross Project 2015 Ambassador, Zach McDonald for his great win at Cyclocross Tokyo. We… http://t.co/R58SV3uIl3
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) February 9, 2015
Great ride this morning on 2920. Great to see all the @BPMS150 cyclists too. Thanks for riding and fundraising.
— Kelly Dooley (@dooley1134) February 8, 2015
Gorgeous weekend of racing at Cedar Hill, Texas in the Pro race @bicyclesplus pic.twitter.com/Nk3athiQNU
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) February 9, 2015
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