Texas Bicycling News Digest September 2nd 2018
College Station council: Only one Ofo citation issued under new bike-share rules
By CAITLIN CLARK | www.theeagle.com
So far only one citation has resulted from the city of College Station’s dockless bike-share ordinance that was adopted in mid-July.
The regulations OK’d by the City Council were approved ahead of the fall semester at Texas A&M University, where the number of yellow Ofo bikes are expected to increase. The ordinance, which outlines a set of rules bike-share companies must follow to operate in the city, was approved in July, but the city has allowed a grace period while Ofo registered with the city. …
Video: Plainview cyclist killed after hit by SUV, driver jailed for intoxicated manslaughter
By Michael Cantu | www.kcbd.com
PLAINVIEW, TX (KCBD) – Curtis Carr, a 64-year-old Plainview resident, died Friday night after he was hit while cycling near the 900 block of S. Columbia in Plainview.
Authorities were called to the scene at around 8:15 p.m. after it was reported a pedal cyclist was hit by a black SUV, according to a Plainview Police Department news release. Carr, who was …
A Word From The Director
bikehouston.org
We are three months into the BikeHouston Build 50 Challenge. BikeHouston, Harris County Precinct 1 and Houston Planning and Public Works Departments have started to design 50-miles of high-comfort bikeways. The goal is to have them in place by May 2019.
We are also anticipating that the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Transportation Policy Council will approve an extra $90 million for high-comfort bikeway projects proposed by local municipalities, management districts and tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZs) that will be …
Recovery Ride with my Hubby
Martha Morin | www.strava.com
Camp Eagle Race. Moved into Cat 1. Fell/walked some…or a lot.
Debbie Aurelius | www.strava.com
Cat 2 SS 3rd Place
Jason Wipf | www.strava.com
Grandview Gravel Goodness
Eric M | www.strava.com
Riding in the suck.
Danny Dutton | www.strava.com
Nobody told me Di2’s weren’t solar powered… lol…
Eduardo Saenz | www.strava.com
Nobody told me Di2’s weren’t solar powered… lol… With the wife and gang to breakfast and fulshear loop… then punching it back.. then fixie home..
Beaumont police investigate fatal hit-and-run; cyclist killed
By Ken Stickney | www.panews.com
Beaumont police early Sunday were investigating a hit-and-run that left a cyclist dead alongside Interstate 10.
In an issued statement, police said an officer entering I-10 from Pine Street at 1:16 a.m. saw debris in the roadway and stopped to investigate. There, the officer found a deceased white male who had apparently been riding his bicycle west on I-10. The victim was …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
#rip to my #fixie 🚲 so if you see it in the streets of #houston don’t hold up the guy riding it. He bought it and I hope is taking care of it. #esketit… https://t.co/PLWQgF7N0a
— VINNIE (@greatestofalltx) September 3, 2018
Bike Share Gen Pop pic.twitter.com/mQPn1MEJFM
— Craig Miller (@junior_miller) September 2, 2018
Welcome @whayworth to the Mad Duck Moots Clan! Ward has a stunning new Moots DR, with Gold Ano finish and Di2! #mootscycles https://t.co/SVQEgcIyIl pic.twitter.com/PQgI3RhyWQ
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 2, 2018
Emmitt Smith is looking for you to be part of his TEAM22. Whether you’re family, friends or a fan we’re looking to you to be a part of our charitable efforts through the @EmmittSmithGF charity ride on 9/22. https://t.co/CfPNXET0Yo pic.twitter.com/WdEvQSEvdF
— Smith Charities (@SmithCharities) September 2, 2018
Maddie goes back-to-back at Gateway Cup.. taking the win for second day in a row!!! #bikerace #roadcycling #critlife #madduckracingfamily https://t.co/8esM2RVyyL pic.twitter.com/PPF5llOuCM
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 2, 2018
Ride through south Houston and you *might* see swangas on a bike. This takes the dedication to Houston culture to another level. 🤘🿠#khou11 #HTownRush pic.twitter.com/yHxLaMImQB
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) August 31, 2018
Making some arrangements for us with the Big Dam Bridge folks (for a tent at the finish, among other things) and they need to know how many we have attending. Can… https://t.co/vQjR1X9afQ
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) September 2, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 4th Annual Spooky Ride and Halloween Party – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/F73PR3exVF
It's the 4th annual spooky ride. This year the trail in our neighborhood has connected up in a complete l… https://t.co/aLgI8n37Nf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2018
New Event Competitive Cyclist Training – 4.5 Mile Time Trial – 26 Mile Total -Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/40NbaPMgR7
Ride Weekly; Get Results.
The Rules:
Safety is Paramount
Speed is secondary
If … https://t.co/zuf84Or84a— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2018
New Event Competitive Cyclist Training – Criterium Practice – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/bvcEwgvEBY
Ride Weekly; Get Results.
The Rules:
Safety is Paramount
Speed is secondaryTraining Assignmen… https://t.co/hLBNivne0S
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2018