Texas Bicycling News Digest September 23rd 2019
Red River agreement fails to answer mobility questions
by Ryan Thornton | www.austinmonitor.com
The University of Texas has yet to articulate its plans to mitigate traffic issues while Red River Street is closed through campus for roughly two years to make way for replacement of the Frank Erwin Center. However, City Council demonstrated its faith in the university by approving an agreement with the UT Board of Regents on Thursday to begin that work as early as December.
Richard Suttle, representing the university, said UT plans to collaborate with the Austin Transportation Department on a …
TEXAS CITY, TX – 1 INJURED IN BICYCLE ACCIDENT ON FM 2004
www.thebentonlawfirm.com
Texas City, TX (September 22, 2019) A vehicle struck a bicyclist on 2101 FM 2004 on the evening of September 21st. Reporters revealed that a vehicle was pulling out of a Jack in the Box when it hit the bicycle’s front tire. The accident happened at about 9:45 p.m.
The Texas City Police Department along with other crews responded to the accident immediately. The …
Bike MS: Texas MS 150 to include new finish line at Kyle Field
By Michael Oder | www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) – For its 36th year, the 2020 Bike MS: Texas MS 150 will now have a new finish line at Kyle Field.
The race is formerly known as the BP MS 150. In addition to the new name, the bike ride will now have dual starts in Houston and Austin. The ride will happen on May 2-3, 2020.
In a press release, organizers say …
MSU Cycling shines at track nationals; gets ready to host mountain bike event
www.timesrecordnews.com
Midwestern State University’s cycling team didn’t have a track facility to practice at for the recent College Track Nationals in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
But MSU Cycling didn’t become a consistent national contender by accepting excuses. The team thrived under pressure once again as newcomer Andrej Strmiska, from Bratislava, Slovakia, took …
500 miles in six days: Cyclists ride across Texas to promote organ donations
Cole Johnson | www.kcentv.com
WACO, Texas — 10 cyclists started a 500 mile bike ride across Texas to raise awareness for organ, tissue, bone marrow and blood donations.
The cyclists will stop in several cities, including Waco, along their journey.
Each cyclist is connected to a donation in some way while each leg of the ride is …
UHV to host blood drive, donor event
By Samantha Douty | www.victoriaadvocate.com
The University of Houston-Victoria will host an event Thursday afternoon to encourage people to donate blood, marrow, organs and tissues.
The event is hosted in collaboration with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center and GenCure and will be from 2-5 p.m. at the University North Multipurpose Room, 3007 N. Ben Wilson St.
The Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour, a nonprofit that provides information about donations and demonstrates how they affect people, will …
Statistics show Amarillo has the highest rate of fatal car wrecks
By Allisa Miller | www.newschannel10.com
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – From recent statistics, it has been proven that Amarillo is the city with the highest rate of fatal accidents in the state of Texas.
Studies are showing that the general cause of accidents this past year has been to turning movements and failure to control speed, especially when making a left-hand turn. 79 percent of accidents this year have happened when someone is making a left-hand turn.
Accidents and crashes are not only effecting other drivers but pedestrians and cyclist as well.
“A lady turned left without signaling and looking over her right shoulder ran into their bike trailer. …
Upcoming Rides
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Tuesday Night Intervals w/ Pearland Bicycles & South Texas Cycling Tuesday, September 24, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Kemah Tuesday Tuesday, September 24, 2019 @ 7:00 PM
Lite Bike Tuesday, September 24, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Triple Heart Overpass Tuesday, September 24, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
UBG Wednesday B Group Wednesday, September 25, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride Thursday, September 26, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Nite Bike Thursday, September 26, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Bike Barn Clear Lake Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Zube ride Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Around the Bay Brazoria Wetlands 110 Training Ride! Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 6:00 AM
BAB 110 Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 6:00 AM
IP/ILC Lite Bicycle World Memorial Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 7:00 AM
Sunday Blendin Sunday, September 29, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Monday AM ride Monday, September 30, 2019 @ 5:30 AM
Paluxy Pedal rides into Glen Rose
By Ashley Inge | www.yourglenrosetx.com
Cyclists, put on your riding shoes because the CareFlite Paluxy Pedal in Glen Rose will be back on Saturday, Oct. 5. The ride will start at Glen Rose High School at 8:30 a.m. and the meandering paved route will take riders through scenic views, gentle hills and challenging climbs. There are four different routes on the Paluxy Pedal: a 29-mile route, 38-mile route, 53-mile route and 60-mile route, with the 53 and 60-mile routes taking riders to the top of the wall, a 3/10 of a mile stretch with a hill grade of …
Tour de Fayetteville • Sep 7 2019
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Mt. Locke Hill Climb, Fort Davis, Texas – September 22, 2019
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The objective is to get from the clump of trees just ahead to the top of the mountain off to the right, as fast as you can.
Knowing that there was no way I was going to turn loose of the handle bar while "racing," Christine and I went Saturday afternoon to take pictures of the upcoming hill climb on Sunday morning. I will …
