Texas Bicycling News Digest June 16th
A reminder: Staying safe on the hike-and-bike trail
by Pam LeBlanc      fitness.blog.austin360.com
Last fall, a runner died after she collided with a cyclist on a recreational trail that winds through downtown Dallas.
Police determined that no one was at fault, and no charges were filed. But the incident shook the community, and showed that trail etiquette can have life-or-death consequences.
In Austin, more than 100 miles of trails, including the 10 most-loved miles that encircle Lady Bird Lake, twist through the city. In recent years, those trails have grown increasingly congested. Runners and cyclists, tourists and nature walkers, sometimes two or three abreast, share a trail also populated by strollers, dogs, a serenading musician or two and the occasional squirrel that darts across the path.
According to the Trail Foundation, the nonprofit group that works to maintain it, the trail around Lady Bird Lake records an estimated 1.5 million visits each year.
The challenge is to figure out now – rather than after someone gets …
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1700 Antoine
www.houstongovnewsroom.org
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1700 Antoine about 7:10 p.m. on Monday (June 15).
The male victim was transported to Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. Kung and Officer C. Washington reported:
The victim was riding a bicycle northbound on Antoine when he and the driver of a white Isuzu box truck both stopped at a red light at the intersection of Long Point. When the light turned green, the Isuzu’s driver proceeded through the intersection, striking the bicyclist. The driver remained at …
Texas cyclists visit Little Rock en route to Alaska
www.ksla.com
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – About 30 University of Texas students who are biking their way to Alaska stopped by Little Rock to visit the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
The University announced that the Texas 4000 team visited the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and UAMS Myeloma Institute Monday. The group is part of the longest …
Boy Scout turned Soldier aims for gold at DOD Warrior Games
By   Shannon Collins       www.army.mil
EL PASO, Texas (Army News Service, June 15, 2015) — When fifth grader and Boy Scout Stefan Leroy watched the World Trade Center towers fall during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he knew then he wanted to serve his country.
“We really saw the world change, and then thinking about service, commitment to yourself, your community and your country, the Army’s kind of a natural place to go from there,” said Sgt. Stefan Leroy, a cavalry scout, who now serves at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland.
Years later, Leroy found himself carrying a fellow Soldier to a …
Get Involved: Bike Happenings Near You
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Cities around Texas are working on bike plans, master plans, and other plans to keep our cities and our state moving in all kinds of ways as we continue to grow. Don’t miss out on what may be happening near you!
Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi’s MPO is working on a strategic plan for active mobility. Take a survey or get more involved with their mapping to let them know where you ride– and where you need to see improvement.
Houston: Take a survey for …
SA Update: Vision Zero: Making San Antonio’s Streets Safe (Rivard Report)
by Matthew      bike4heck.com
I’ve been a fan of the Rivard Report for sometime and hope to contribute to them someday. I’ve been asked before since starting the blog.
This year we had a run off election here in San Antonio. We had a interim mayor Ivy Taylor ever since Julian Castro moved up to Washington DC. (Julian Castro was very pro-cycling) During the race there where three major candidates and about 12 others that didn’t have a chance. After speaking with a connection at Bike Texas a state based Bicycle advocacy group I learned that only one candidate asked for their assistance to help develop his …
Tour de Trash
by Bill Cullins      bcullins.blogspot.com
This is the season for large multi-day cycling races such as the Tour of California, Tour of Italy (‘Giro d’Italia’), the upcoming Tour de France and similar events.
The regions and towns these events pass through take great pride in showcasing the beauty of their areas to the millions of potential tourists who watch these races in person or on television.
Unfortunately, San Angelo does not have a large televised multi-day cycling event and that’s probably for the best.
If we had a local cycling race of that type, the only logical name would be the ‘Tour de Trash’.
The amount of intentionally-discarded litter that decorates many roadsides, parking lots and …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Cotton Patch Challenge TOUR – Greenville, TX Cotton Patch Challenge TOUR 2015 at Greenville, TX
… http://t.co/mZTVI211Uc— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 16, 2015
New Event BTX Roundup & Ride – Bowie, TX BTX Roundup & Ride at Bowie, TXhttp://t.co/HKOnjGK4ux … http://t.co/ptmRlJYss3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 16, 2015
New Event BEGINNER BIKE RIDE- I – Fort Worth, TX http://t.co/1a8fI7jTJ0
Meet at B-cycle Station
If you have bee… http://t.co/kxIDDpVUtQ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 17, 2015
New Event Suzie's Thursday – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… http://t.co/bqgeQ0PCil— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 17, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
2015 Tour de Fort Worth Kickoff is July 5th at Joe T. Garcias!!! #LETSRIDE with @fitworth… https://t.co/7McyNkNiIH
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) June 17, 2015
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GO ANDREW!!!!! @andaroowillis #raam #raw https://t.co/lgR57jUdFl
— Driveway Life (@DrivewayLife) June 16, 2015
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— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/jackmott42/status/610856291658035202
We are so ready for the cyclocross season. Our first program, at NW Park will start in August 30th. More details… http://t.co/KT1EdnSJIm
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) June 16, 2015
Nothing to report here. #tsbill #goodmorning #Houston @ Bohemeo's https://t.co/ieIYLAAAbK
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) June 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/610829533374214144
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— SÃclovÃa (@Siclovia) June 16, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Gateway to Texas Get-a-Way Tour – Clarksville, TX, Jun 18, 2015 08:00AM – 101 Locust St, Clarksville, TX 75426, USA(CST) ht
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: KIDS’ MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Austin, TX, Jun 18, 2015 08:30AM – 9901 Farm to Market Rd 1826, 9901 Farm to Market Road 1826, A
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: PURE Driveway Series – Austin, TX, Jun 18, 2015 05:00PM – Driveway Austin Motorsports, 8400 Delwau Lane, Austin, TX 78725,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: KingRacingGroup Thursday Night Crits – Dallas, TX, Jun 18, 2015 05:30PM – South Dallas/Fair Park, Dallas, TX, USA(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Third Thursday Time Trial Series Race 4 – Lubbock, TX, Jun 18, 2015 06:00PM – CR 7300 and CR 3600, Lubbock, TX(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Loop Group Ride – San Angelo, TX, Jun 18, 2015 06:00PM – 4502 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo, TX 76904, USA(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 16, 2015