Texas Bicycling News Digest July 26th 2018
Video: Elderly man’s project keeps cyclists and drivers on the same page
By: Victoria Larned | www.everythinglubbock.com
LUBBOCK, Texas – Loa Fair, a 77-year-old military veteran and avid cycler, realized the dangers both drivers and bikers faced when sharing the road. A couple years of research later, he created a guide he hoped would keep everyone on the same page. …
Visually impaired cyclists get creative to compete in coast-to-coast race
www.cbsnews.com
Caroline Gaynor was all smiles as she helped blind athlete Randi Strunk complete the Texas Ironman Triathlon last spring.
“I love incredibly long endurance challenges,” Gaynor said. “But to me, the motivating factor is: I love guiding blind and visually impaired athletes. That’s the thing that keeps me training every day.”
While she was swimming, biking and running with Strunk, Gaynor’s future teammates were nearly a thousand miles away training for an even more rigorous …
Evening Ride
J. Ramsey | www.strava.com
Trek Recalls Bontrager Line Pro Bicycle Pedals Due to Fall Hazard
Associated Press | www.oaoa.com
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Trek-Recalls-Bontrager-Line-Pro-Bicycle-Pedals-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Bontrager Line Pro flat bicycle pedals
Hazard: The spindle of one or both of the pedals can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and take them to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
Consumer Contact:
Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 9,630 pairs (in addition, 600 pairs were sold in Canada) …
For Houston bike safety laws, education trumps enforcement
By Elizabeth Myong | www.chron.com
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo on Thursday urged motorists to observe – or exceed – the city’s Safe Passing Ordinance requiring drivers to give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing them on the road. …
Cycling group stops in 100 Mile House on 70-day journey from Texas to Alaska
BETH AUDET | www.100milefreepress.net
Twenty-four cyclists slept on the floor of Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School’s music room on Sunday, July 22.
The group stopped in 100 Mile House on day 50 of a 70-day bike ride from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska.
Samantha Finkenstaedt, director of the Sierra route, said each rider has been impacted by cancer in some way and is riding, …
Bicycling Helps Round Rock Teen Gain Confidence And Get A Handle On Independence
By BIANCA PAZ | www.kut.org
Eduardo Labastida just got his first bike. It’s silver with training wheels and a frame that dips low in front of the seat to help him get on and off. His mother, Yamilet Labastida, runs alongside him in their Round Rock neighborhood, helping to push and steady him.
Eduardo pedals with all his might. Every turn is an accomplishment, because he has …
PREVENTING INJURY: UMHB STUDENTS GIVE AWAY HARD HATS AT H-E-B
By Lauren Lum | beltonjournal.com
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Physical Therapy program partnered with the Texas Medical Association to hold a Hard Hats for Little Heads bicycle helmet giveaway at the H.E.B Plus in Belton on Saturday, July 14.
According to physical therapy student and event organizer Deborah Chandler, the PT program purchased 50 helmets, and Texas Medical Association matched them with …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
The Wed Night McKinney Crit Women’s open p/b @october3racing was a huge success for RBM. We swept the podium and the primes. Congrats to my bad ass teammates neidi & @onacolorcloud… https://t.co/UdtrV7o3xD
— Catherine Moore (@Pigtailracer) July 27, 2018
RT athlete Chris #SendIt Tolley for the Win at tonight's @DrivewaySeries P123 Race and the Series Overall Lead, too! #rothetraining #drivewaylife pic.twitter.com/9nrTCvfqwu
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) July 27, 2018
Winner, Winner, Whiskey Dinner!Chris Tolley for the WINS tonight's @DrivewaySeries P123 Race and the Series Overall Lead, too! #elbowzracing #drivewaylife pic.twitter.com/Zzm719UqdT
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) July 27, 2018
Want to learn more about SWell Cycle & how our bike share program work. Visit & meet with a couple of our crew members who help keep things SWell for us. Also meet with our friends from the @CityOfSanAntonioWorldHeritageOffice about becoming a Certified Tourism Ambassador. pic.twitter.com/vZFhj2lCgS
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) July 26, 2018
Downtown grocery stores are gonna need more than just four tiny baby staple racks in this Bold New Era. pic.twitter.com/O90BYBoK7V
— Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) July 26, 2018
The Bike Barn 20th Huntsville Classic presented by GHORBA is scheduled for Nov 4, 2018. Registration details coming soon. Save the date for this fantastic event! https://t.co/FYNzk6kOdD
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) July 26, 2018
Looking to start racing or a a great way to make new friends, make sure to join our friends this weekend! https://t.co/YFmEP6bIIZ
— Sugar Cycles, Inc (@SugarCycles) July 26, 2018
Shout out to @BikeBarnTX for bringing back the @HoustonBCycle race at Memorial Park Crits. 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/PmjwqyZ1RD
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) July 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/DrivewaySeries/status/1022525552132022272
It was another hot one last night! Congrats to our winners!#FairParkCrits — at Fair Park, TX https://t.co/c1aYqssASa
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) July 26, 2018
We're doing our Rio Medina Ride on Sunday. Join us! https://t.co/MJJIJuJACP pic.twitter.com/VX8nPY2VO1
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) July 26, 2018
Riders and Racers: Because we have a lot of new racers and riders this season….
Every rider must have an updated 2018 waiver on file at the velodrome…Please ask for the form if you have not filled it out…. https://t.co/fb8eTzzTDE
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 26, 2018
Houston Police are near downtown this morning demonstrating #bike radar equipment to enforce the city's safe passing law @HPMNews887 @HoustonPubMedia pic.twitter.com/jEPQtPsgev
— Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) July 26, 2018
If you noticed some activity east of downtown this morning @houstonpolice were demonstrating how they catch drivers that come too close to cyclists. They do it by using a radar device on an undercover bike. More this afternoon on @HPMNews887 #cycling #bikes #safety pic.twitter.com/voVA25me7W
— Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) July 26, 2018
Thank you @houstonbcycle for bringing a fleet of 25 shiny red bikes to Memorial Park for the 2nd Annual Bcycle crit. These bikes have mass and weren’t built for racing, which contributes… https://t.co/gUoIDMfnAb
— Pamela Ferguson (@Pamelaanne633) July 26, 2018
Chris to lead DB1 weekly ride! (Jul 28, 2018 07:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) July 26, 2018