Texas Bicycling News Digest January 4th 2019
Austin man suing city, claims he was hit by cop car
By: Bridget Spencer |www.fox7austin.com
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Austin police dashcam video shows 46-year-old Tyree Moore riding his bicycle, and what appears to be him colliding with a car when an officer makes a right turn. The incident happened on July 6, 2017.
“I was riding my bike eastbound on 12th Street, car came speeding by me just turned right in front of me, cut me off and I hit the ground pretty hard,†said Moore. …
Brewery’s Mountain Bike Race to benefit MSU’s cycling team
Richard Carter | www.timesrecordnews.com
What: Wichita Falls Brewing Company 6 Hr. Mountain Bike Race When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Jan. 19. Late registration is 7 to 8:30 a.m. with no extra charge. Where: Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Registration: $40 for singles and $80 for two-person teams. Register online at USACycling.org. Must have $10 one day or $75 annual USAC license to compete.
Long-time area mountain biker Jimmy Young had participated in mountain bike marathons for years but he will host his first race from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 on the Wee-Chi-Tah Trail. …
5 Best Bets This Weekend in Houston: Boats, Bikes, Lowriders and Bun B
Susie Tommaney | www.houstonpress.com
An informal yet dedicated group of bicyclists meet up at Historic Market Square Park on the first Sunday of each month, with the goal of exploring Houston’s bayous on a 25- to 40-mile bike ride. The Bayou Bikers event is open to everybody and insiders tell us it’s not necessary to have fat tires or a mountain bike. Metered on-street parking is free all day on Sunday, putting more cash in your pocket for a tasty treat from Niko Niko’s.
8 a.m. January 6, Market Square Park, 301 Milam, …
Weekend Rides – Liberty Hill Long & Lamppost
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Happy New Year Y’all. Break out your new cycling toys and show off on the next ride with us. Speaking of gearing up for 2019, we are very close to finalizing the updated kit designs. There will be 3 color ways for both style jerseys – White, Blue and Black (w/Black bibs) The store should open up in January after we sign off the Eliel design processes. More information coming soon… …
Cow Creek Country Classic Bike Ride
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Well folks the time has come. After 32 years of success with the Cow Creek Country Classic, all good things must come to an end. As the Rotary Club of Waxahachie is proud of the friendships we have made, the money we have raised for so many good causes, no accidents that were major, we have made the decision to end our ride.
This has not been an easy decision but one that has faced us over the past few years. The growth of our …
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