Texas Bicycling News Digest October 10th 2018
Ride to Recovery: Cyclists to raise hurricane relief revenue
By Chris Moore | www.panews.com
BEAUMONT — Disaster and Humanitarian Services, a Houston-based charitable organization, will host Ride to Recovery Rebuilding Port Arthur on Saturday to raise funds to help those recovering from Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey.
Richard Johnson, case management area supervisor for the group, spoke before the Jefferson County Commissioners’ Court about the upcoming event Monday. …
Rockwall ISD Students Excel at Texas Bicycle Racing’s State Championships
www.rockwallisd.com
Two Rockwall ISD students recently competed at the annual State Championship road races held in Killeen, TX, sanctioned by USA Cycling and the Texas Bicycle Racing Association. Brett Ross, a senior at RHHS, and Jack Makohon, a 7th grader at Cain MS, competed in both the category championships on Saturday and the age-based championships on Sunday. These races were …
NHTSA: Cyclist fatalities from motor vehicle crashes declined 8% last year (don’t celebrate yet)
www.bicycleretailer.com
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The latest figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show an 8.1 percent decline in cyclist deaths due to motor vehicle-related incidents last year, compared with the prior year.
Experts in the bike community point out that the findings, while welcome, don’t indicate a trend. …
Morning Ride
Andrew Callan | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
My ride today. Fastest speed was 22 MPH; max heart rate was 163/min. #fitover60 #cyclingover60 #sweateveryday @ Cypresswood, Spring, Texas https://t.co/FAkDhhw2lG
— Naturalized (Purple) Texan (@dssmichael1991) October 10, 2018
#rat1000 tomorrow's route. Back on normal route after Childress.https://t.co/MdbrIGbzT8 https://t.co/MdbrIGbzT8
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 10, 2018
Life. pic.twitter.com/PYcHWuNJHH
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) October 11, 2018
"The Lower Rio Grande Valley Active Transportation & Tourism Plan is again in the national spotlight thanks to the DC-based Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, which is sponsoring a four-day tour of the plan’s catalyst projects."
Thanks, @BrownsvilleNews!https://t.co/zpaG2x2Gia pic.twitter.com/mIr0Ob1Szv— Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (@railstotrails) October 10, 2018
Fitting and adjusting your bike can make for a safer and more comfortable ride! https://t.co/APGi7BP3Ii#BikeUT #SafeBiking #BetterBiking
— Bike UT (@bikeut) October 10, 2018
There are tons of great bikeable events to attend to kick off the fall. Check out the newsletter here: https://t.co/BAdqGM2nSw pic.twitter.com/DOs3yjWOzE
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) October 10, 2018
Free repairs for kids' bikes in Saginaw this weekend! https://t.co/jsYZ5eGOl1
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) October 10, 2018
Yesterday on the Active Plan Tour, we crossed over the B&M Bridge from Brownsville, Texas, to Matamoros, Mexico! While there, we explored the area and even stopped by the railroad museum. #TrailNation pic.twitter.com/MtNfcSsGyt
— Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (@railstotrails) October 10, 2018
When we road trip we don’t mess around. pic.twitter.com/DaRRvwO7AS
— John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) October 10, 2018
#respect Great job Jaime !! https://t.co/IKaqAsRhq9 pic.twitter.com/t8Vm3VdIeb
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) October 10, 2018
Join us in Boerne on Saturday! Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/MCSiTYuGts pic.twitter.com/k1Q7LbOTx2
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 10, 2018
Happy International Walk and Bike to School Day! #WalktoSchool #BiketoSchool #IbikeHTX 🚴â€â™‚ï¸ðŸš¶â€â™€ï¸ https://t.co/WedranXuJr
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) October 10, 2018
Happy #WalktoSchoolDay and #BiketoSchoolDay! Walking or biking to/from school, is a smart way to get exercise + it can help in the classroom! https://t.co/zZRRKGymsQ
Who takes (or used to take) a trail to schoolðŸŽðŸ“š? pic.twitter.com/RvLWDPjJSk
— Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (@railstotrails) October 10, 2018
Join us for Tours and Time Trials at Wurstfest on November 3rd PROST! https://t.co/vFv45s06La
— Tour de Gruene (@TourdeGruene) October 10, 2018
Project One in action!ARLINGTON Bicycles Inc just built this TREK Project One! #Fabian #ManOfManyBikes #WhatsYourFavoriteColor #PickYourColor #P1 #ProjectOne #Trek #BuildYourOwn… https://t.co/NSY1hJONYQ
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) October 10, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/YKqaBdRHyX
New start time 9 AM!
Construction on Hwy 183 southbound will impact travel time.A moderate C-pace ride (rough… https://t.co/HpKJZ0s6Y2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 10, 2018