Texas Bicycling News Digest August 21st 2018
Cyclist killed in accident well – known, beloved
By Mark Reagan | www.brownsvilleherald.com
Brownsville’s bicycling community is mourning the loss of one their own after a fatal accident in Harlingen early Sunday morning.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the tragic death of 47-year-old Rosa “Rosy†Romo who was with other cyclists traveling east on FM 106 when a Ford F-250 struck her east of FM 509 just outside the …
Video: Major upgrades on the way for Katrina Park
by Sandra Garcia | valleycentral.com
One Hidalgo County community can expect some major upgrades to a local park.
In Penitas, Katrina Park is one of the few outdoor spaces where residents can get active despite some much-needed improvements.
Thanks to a $30,000 grant funded by The National Recreation and Park Association and the Walt Disney Company, the park will see those upgrades made to the playground and soccer fields, as well as the running trail that many frequent.
“We’re hoping to get that paved. So, it can be a lot safer for walkers, runners, mothers with strollers, or even cycling or bikes,” Andrea Valdez, with …
Video: Bicycle store owner urging safety for bicyclists following Sunday crash
by Abril Preciado | ktxs.com
Several local bicyclists and runners in the area are learning about the fatal accident that took the life of one of their own. That’s after a woman was hit by a car as she cycled on her bike on FM 106 in Harlingen.
It’s a route Rachel Molina says she runs and cycles through four times a week. But after hearing what happened Sunday morning, she believes it’s even more …
Morning Ride
John Vondra | www.strava.com
Jeff’s Bday Ride
Mick McCrary | www.strava.com
Awesome ride with Jesse,Juan and Ernesto
Leo Vela | www.strava.com
Afternoon Ride
Casey Gudgell | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Including @rickcarrc8’s mom! Small world!! The ride is a fun way to burn calories but also a new way to explore the city. It’s always fun for me to hear, “I didn’t know this was hereâ€, “I haven’t been on a bike in yearsâ€, and best of all our community, even those in cars…
— BiciDude (@robdeleonjr) August 22, 2018
By showing our group how to signal when making left / right-hand turns. Finding different routes through residential streets utilizing existing bike lanes and our 30+ miles of hike and bike trails. Hope you can help us get the word out and show ppl that cycling is an RGV norm.
— BiciDude (@robdeleonjr) August 22, 2018
Parking like a BOSS! #bikeschool pic.twitter.com/APmZx8szTA
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) August 22, 2018
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Houston, I’m coming for you!! Join me out at the @AlkekVelodrome this Friday and celebrate what we were able to accomplish during the Tour. Beer, bikes, and food. What more could you want! https://t.co/qZkvyqjIUn pic.twitter.com/HAgsHnvRxW
— Lawson Craddock (@lawsoncraddock) August 21, 2018
Great to see 4 weekends of central Texas CX racing from Capital City Racing. Mark your calendars! https://t.co/GfOZcQnHUd
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 21, 2018
You best believe your eyes, that is in fact another NEW station at RBJ/Nash Hernandez! #cantstopwontstop #austinbcycle #bikeshare #atx #local #nonprofit pic.twitter.com/vlVAehT2bm
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) August 21, 2018
Interested in helping serve the Near Northside? Join us Aug 29 for a meeting to discuss the implementation of the Complete Communities Action Plan! #planning #completecommunities #hou #htx pic.twitter.com/PPyDywpvWD
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) August 21, 2018
Heck yes! 🦙
AAMPO is holding a free Street Skills class this Wed., 8/22. Learn about bicycle safety in an off-bike presentation. Participants receive a FREE helmet & bike lights!
Register 👉 https://t.co/KZWRpRuZQZ
@sanantoniotci @TxDOTSanAntonio @SWellCycle @downtownsatx pic.twitter.com/vyYyrkTBxo
— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) August 20, 2018
Ready for a big weekend?? #hh100 https://t.co/IAev22mOan pic.twitter.com/pPtm7sFJMd
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) August 21, 2018
Houston BCycle is now officially serving @UHouston's campus. With four stations implemented last week and two more to come, we look forward to keeping Cougar students and staff rolling through the coming school year. Big thanks to @UHSustain for helping spread the word! pic.twitter.com/kz7UI4M9pC
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) August 21, 2018
@BikeHouston 2018 Moonlight Ramble is now open for registration! Learn more at: https://t.co/cs9ZqtWHWr pic.twitter.com/uZty9LmTc3
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) August 21, 2018
72 mile bike ride with my bike bros on my birthday. Good times! #cycling #clamato #texas #merica @ Fort Bend County, Texas https://t.co/sKAKgXY5xf
— Jeff C. (@331miles) August 21, 2018
Ride for the 1 in 8 women who will get breast cancer at the 10th Annual Texas @MammaJammaRide on 9/22 in Martindale, TX. Enjoy a first-class experience while supporting local programs & services for breast cancer fighters & survivors in Central Texas. https://t.co/wT7zsMiuKc pic.twitter.com/17QFIHetnq
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 21, 2018
They've added the ability to have "clubs", so you can now sign up for the National Bike Challenge 2018, September Edition. 1 month only. Connects to Strava and other fitness apps…. https://t.co/XbreMtc8I0
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) August 21, 2018
our online map is temporarily down. Here is one to tide people over until we can replace it. pic.twitter.com/vFYBeCh6Ld
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) August 21, 2018
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) August 21, 2018
Damn that is a long survey. Please take it. Interested to see the results!! https://t.co/C4PXkh6bQv
— AustinCyclist (@AustinCyclist) August 21, 2018
What did we do to deserve this #chipseal pic.twitter.com/nZzoSpKCpl
— David Wenger (@wengernation) August 21, 2018
Bike of the day! Luck Doug is rolling this beautiful Moots DR with S&S Couplers! A dream bike for sure! #moots #bikeoftheday #dreambike https://t.co/OH0RpnefMk pic.twitter.com/D0EaTtSXqG
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) August 21, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event BikeHouston Moonlight Ramble – Houston, TX https://t.co/taNMTbNYSp
Pre-ride party: 11 p.m.
Ride Start: 12 a.m.
Ride through historic Houston neighborhoods and see the city like never before! There will be a 10-mile and 20-mile option that w… https://t.co/EYca9YOSYk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 21, 2018
New Event 2018 Georgetown Cyclocross Festival – Georgetown, TX 2018 Georgetown Cyclocross Festival at Georgetown, TXhttps://t.co/o0y0pKbYW9https://t.co/KcKBwNmCFS
For 2018, the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival benefiting the the Texas Cyclocross Proj… https://t.co/tNctfAku7e
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 22, 2018
New Event 2018 Georgetown Cyclocross Festival – Georgetown, TX 2018 Georgetown Cyclocross Festival at Georgetown, TXhttps://t.co/o0y0pKbYW9https://t.co/KcKBwNmCFS
For 2018, the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival benefiting the the Texas Cyclocross Proj… https://t.co/gUdysPtNSe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 22, 2018
New Event RIDE THE CAR-FREE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/SlzID6jgHt
OK, we are going to ride the very mellow car-free Walnut Creek trail. We leave from Don's Automotive on South … https://t.co/Xti1B2fZ3y
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 22, 2018