Texas Bicycling News Digest October 27th 2017
Video: Former first lady: “We’re really enjoying lifeâ€
www.kwtx.com
CRAWFORD, Texas (KWTX) More than eight years has passed since Laura and George Bush lived in the White House and for the most part they’ve stayed out of the public spotlight since leaving Washington.
A Bush family photo as the former president and first lady pose with their daughters, son-in-law and granddaughters. (Courtesy photo)
Many days, you’ll find the former first lady taking morning walks on the couple’s 1,500-acre ranch near Crawford while her husband rides his bike on the trails or paints, a hobby he’s embraced since leaving office.
It’s a far cry from the life they lived in the media spotlight while George W. Bush served as president from 2000-2008.
But, if you ask Mrs. Bush about life today, she’ll tell you, “It’s good.†…
Nonprofit to give new life to broken bikes
By Rich Lopez | www.mrt.com
With a truck bed filled with used and broken bicycles, Gordon White has one thing in mind.
“So many kids want bikes for the holidays,†he said. “I knew I could help.â€
White’s help was much more than merely refurbishing bicycles. With a homespun twist, he began the nonprofit Project Peddle Pusher, which has a mission to collect used youth bicycles, fix and clean them up and distribute to underprivileged children during the holidays.
“My goal for this project is to …
Witchita Falls – This weekend’s events (Oct. 27)
www.timesrecordnews.com
SPOOK AND SPOKE HALLOWEEN BICYCLE RIDE: 7 TO 9:30 p.m. Oct 28 Endurance House, 5007 Taft Blvd. Dress up and ride to Lake Wichita Park on the Circle Trail, have hot chocolate and ride back to the bike shop—8 ½ miles). Free. 234-7946.
‘Most loved person in Cleburne’ recovering from bike accident
By Judy Wiley | www.star-telegram.com
CLEBURNE
A lot of people care about Alex Wilson. In fact, one man who’s been in Johnson County for 65 years called him “the most loved person in Cleburne.â€
Wilson, 24, was riding his bicycle at the Cleburne High School homecoming bonfire Thursday night when he was hit by a car. The Cleburne Times Review shared a post about the incident, which left Wilson OK but sore, and the community poured out …
City Of Bryan Receives Two TxDOT Grants
by Bill Oliver | wtaw.com
The city of Bryan has announced receiving nearly $2 million dollars in federal money towards the costs of additional sidewalks and bike lanes.
The city will pay about one-fourth of the construction costs plus the staff time to design three projects.
One is a 12 foot wide path along the freeway’s northbound service road between Boonville and Old Reliance.
A second is a bike lane along Coulter from 29th to South College.
And sidewalks would be built along Coulter between William Joel Bryan and South College. …
Reading vitals and hardbacks: Sims Library hosting book sale, blood drive this weekend
By Chelsea Groomer | www.waxahachietx.com
WAXAHACHIE — As this weekend festivities roll out the red carpet for the Texas Country Reporters Festival, The Nicholas P. Sims Library is doing the same with its annual book sale and an added health fair and blood drive.
Informing the community on health and safety, a vast arrangement of local organizations have joined the library to help improve the residents of Waxahachie. …
… “Hope Clinic will be doing blood pressure checks, talking about behavioral health, self-care, and Medicaid,†Matthews listed. “And Impact Waxahachie will talk about drug prevention, and the Texas Department of transportation will also be here talking about car seat and bicycle safety, and tons of information on that. And …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
It's off to bed for us so we're rested and ready for the Armadillo Classic Ride. How are you prepping for tomorrow? pic.twitter.com/hXgPbHaoc5
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 28, 2017
Alex is a valued BikeDFW board member, and we could not be more excited to know we will be seeing him on his bike… https://t.co/ddIni4RFBs
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 28, 2017
We have a couple thousand cyclists riding tonight cheering you on!
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) October 27, 2017
We went to community garden today pic.twitter.com/MgRwZjoHwP
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) October 27, 2017
From today's ride at #MissionTrails pic.twitter.com/VxWtBQ3xHo
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 27, 2017
From today's ride at #MissionTrails pic.twitter.com/VyQ19MyYXb
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 27, 2017
From today's ride at #MissionTrails pic.twitter.com/h1L7D255gT
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 27, 2017
JFK’ s memorial on Main Street is one of the most well-known works of art in Dallas. It is meant to symbolize the freedom of JFK’s spirit. pic.twitter.com/ZgX90FLRU3
— Dallas Bike Ride (@dallasbikeride) October 27, 2017
Jennifer Ackerman is in the building to be interviewed on #BikeHoustonNOW regarding her experience riding in Kingwood. pic.twitter.com/9RaowwkRJP
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 27, 2017
Bike-share is vital to Downtown and our area! Give @AlamoAreaMPO and @bcyclesatx some feedback: https://t.co/HbX2jKGQ5P pic.twitter.com/CnzPT3LfRR
— Centro San Antonio (@centrosa) October 26, 2017
#fbf Racing circles around The Alamo a few weeks back! @redbull @redbullbike @COSAGOV #redbulllaststand #alamo pic.twitter.com/Tg8IMNupAq
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) October 27, 2017
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/rt9FdiLzlI#iamspecialized #StumpjumperHT #STRAVA #IWantMyMTB #MissionTrails pic.twitter.com/mJ2jOLGCji
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 27, 2017
STOLEN – Red Trek 4100 in Hyde Park https://t.co/fYZdxgVqK4 pic.twitter.com/pf3C8bjYeT
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) October 27, 2017
The Bike Team patrolled UT Elementary School and PRC yesterday. We want all of #UTAustin to #BeSafe. pic.twitter.com/S1OENvfPQy
— UT Austin Police (@UTAustinPolice) October 27, 2017
#WellnessonWheels #LIVEfitEPC #NorthwesternMutual #EPCSaturday
Saturday Ride Information
Start 7:30am
Place Big 8… https://t.co/qA22xT1pwa— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) October 27, 2017
And Texas moves up to #25!#bikestcc #wearerbm https://t.co/ggDDVXVy4v
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) October 27, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Central South Texas Tour de Cure – San Marcos, TX https://t.co/ibfzsxbuNe
On Saturday, October 28, the… https://t.co/fcpPfPKwIh
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 27, 2017
New Event Mountain Bike Ride: Rowlett Creek – Garland, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see… https://t.co/NTFvdjcLeZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 27, 2017