Texas Bicycling News Digest May 24th 2019
They Biked, They Ate Tacos, They Conquered (Traffic)
movabilityaustin.org
Bike to Work Day saw a great turnout this year, with hundreds of cyclists finding lots of creative ways to incorporate biking into their commutes.
B2WD is just one of the bike-centric events that takes place during Bike Month. And of course, there’s never a wrong time to try replacing a drive-alone car trip with one of a bicycle!
With more biking options than …
Driver hit cyclist, left scene after giving false number, police say
By Mark D. Wilson | www.statesman.com
Austin police have issued an arrest warrant for a woman they say crashed into a cyclist in North Austin earlier this year, then left the scene after giving him a fake phone number.
The crash happened Feb. 1 in the 1600 block of West 35th Street, an arrest affidavit said.
According to the document, the crash happened as the cyclist approached the area where West 35th Street becomes West 38th Street. As the cyclist was passing through the area in the bike lane, a 2018 Toyota Camry crashed into him, knocking him off of his bike, the affidavit said. …
Taylor Morrison/Darling Homes donate bikes to children in need
www.chron.com
Taylor Morrison/Darling Homes, supporters of giving back to the community, and long time donors to HomeAid Houston, created a program at their recent division meeting that was designed to bring joy to children from families working through crisis situations. The idea, spearheaded by Amy Rino, division president was to assemble and deliver bikes to children from homeless care agencies who have worked with HomeAid. …
Free 4 You: Pedal in the Park kicks off Saturday
by Lynette Vega | news4sanantonio.com
SAN ANTONIO — Grab a helmet and take your family out to Confluence Park this weekend.
An event all about bicycling is kicking off Saturday and it’s free for you. San Antonio Bike Share and the San Antonio River Foundation are teaming up for this event that includes a guided bike tour through the San Antonio Missions, a bicycle giveaway and more.
JD Simpson, the executive director of San Antonio Bike Share, stopped by News 4 San Antonio’s Evening Break with a preview of the event. For more information, call (210) 281-0101 Saturday, May 25 9 AM – Noon Confluence Park 310 W. Mitchell Street
Video: Carry the Load stops in Central Texas with message for holiday weekend
By Brandon Hamilton | www.kwtx.com
FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) Carry the Load, a non-profit organization, is determined to remind Americans the importance of remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day weekend.
Members from the West Coast made a stop Thursday afternoon for a rally on Fort Hood at the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment training area.
For the nine participants, their journey to Central Texas started on April 25 from Seattle, WA. …
Video: Thermal Thursday cycling races are starting to heat up
By Garrett James | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – The weekly Thermal Thursday bike race at Lucy Park is is starting to attract more and more people thanks to the Hotter’N Hell Hundred.
Three groups of cyclists participate in a set of races.
Group C is more for the novice riders that can ride between 16-18 miles per hour.
Then group B is for the intermediate riders that can ride at 18-20 mph.
And group A, or the advanced riders, who …
Upcoming Events – Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association
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14th Camp Eagle Classic Mountain Bike Festival p/b HCBW and Bicycle Heaven Camp Eagle – Rocksprings, TX August 30-Sept 1, 2019 Race Flyer
27th Piney Hills Classic Ruston, LA Sept 14-15, 2019
Fall’s Troy Tangle Sacket Family Ranch, Troy, TX Sept 28-29, 2019
2019 Millican Madness Millican Reserve, College Station, TX Oct 12-13, 2019
2019 San Angelo Race San Angelo, TX Nov 2-3, 2019
County: Cross Bar road grant effort on hold
By Douglas Clark | www.statesman.com
An effort to seek grant funds to build a Cross Bar Management Area access road is currently in a holding pattern.
In March, Potter County officials agreed to serve as the primary applicant for $3 million via the Texas Federal Lands Access Program for construction improvements to facilitate public access onto and throughout the Bureau of Land Management property. Bureau of Land Management officials said a 19 percent match of $570,000 would be needed on the county and city of Amarillo’s behalf.
Meanwhile, Assistant Potter County Attorney Tad Fowler said the application process has been put on hold. …
Memorial Day events across East Texas
www.kltv.com
AST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) – Events are scheduled across the area for Memorial Day. Check out the list below to see which events are happening near you. Mount Pleasant Carry the Load will be walking through East Texas on Friday, May 24. The 11,500-mile trek honors the sacrifices of military members, veterans and first responders. The event is a 32-day awareness campaign. …
… 9 p.m.: Depart the Mt. Vernon Fire Dept for a 22-mile bike ride …
Weekend Rides: Southern Hills & Thunderbird
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday training rides leaving from Cups & Cones:
7:30 am – We’ll hit some southern hills. https://www.strava.com/routes/10652788 Track progress here: https://www.wahooligan.com/users/live/0SMVmji6alCkLzYxOg7mTw Endurance Pace Group leaves at 8:30 am for a Limecreek reverse route: https://www.strava.com/routes/19067073 (best attempt for a no drop ride) After the ride, we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted breakfast tacos, burgers and beer! Sunday is our …
Teen cyclist injured near Culebra-Alamo Parkway intersection raises safety concerns
by Jim Lefko | news4sanantonio.com
SAN ANTONIO – Earlier this week, a 15-year-old boy was knocked off his bicycle and injured by a motorist who left the scene of an accident in a parking lot near the dangerous intersection at Alamo Parkway and Culebra.
Alamo Ranch residents are concerned about safety as the fast growing area of the city continues to get more congested. …
Space City Cycling Paperclip Ride
Rosa Guerrero | www.strava.com
