Texas Bicycling News Digest September 24th 2019
UTSA unveils bike repair shop for beloved San Antonio cyclist
By Stephanie Serna | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly six months after he was struck and killed by a drunk driver while riding his bicycle, Tito Bradshaw is being honored by the local cycling community and the University of Texas in San Antonio.
On Tuesday, the Tito Bradshaw Bicycle Repair Shop officially opened its doors at UTSA’s main campus. …
ASU PD Warns Students After Spike in Bicycle Thefts
By Matt Tramell | sanangelolive.com
SAN ANGELO, TX — The Angelo State University’s Police department has sent out a notice warning students of recent bicycle thefts.
According to the ASU PD, on September 23, University Police are investigating several recent bicycle thefts. The thefts are occurring around residence halls. Bicycles have been reported taken from Centennial Village and Texan Hall. …
Wine Tasting Cruise
by Waco Bicycle Club | www.facebook.com
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM 1625 Country Spring Rd, Lorena, Texas 76655 Join us for a 35 mile cruise from Country Spring Vineyard in Lorena to Kissing Tree Vineyard Tasting Room in Eddy with a few miles of beautiful countryside in between.
We will meet at Country Spring Vineyard Be ready to roll at 10:30 AM. Turn by turn directions will be passed out before the ride.
Expect a leisurely social ride pace about 13 mph.
We will take a break for a tasting at the Kissing Tree Vineyard then ride a few more miles and enjoy tasting more wine at the Country Spring Vineyard. Bring $$. Snacks are available to order. …
Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour
www.vamonde.com
Discover Austin by bike on a 2-hour tour that goes through Zilker Park, Congress Avenue, and around Lady Bird Lake. See landmarks like the Texas State Capitol and Congress Avenue Bridge as your guide shares stories about the Texas capital’s history. …
Hale On Wheels: Cyclists bike across Hale County for annual event
Don Brown | www.myplainview.com
Area cyclists set out from the Ollie Liner Center Saturday morning for the 10th annual Hale On Wheels biking event.
Temperatures were a little cooler and late night drizzles left roadways wet but it didn’t deter participants.
Ron Appling, event chairman, was happy with the turnout after a night of rain in the area. The 203 riders matched the record set last year.
The first group left …
Houston’s Newest Bike Share Station Opens At Near Northside Transit Center
GAIL DELAUGHTER | www.houstonpublicmedia.org
The new BCycle kiosk will serve bus and rail riders along with neighborhood residents. It will allow riders to connect to nearby bike share stations along with the bayou trails.
Houston BCycle began with three downtown bike share kiosks back in 2012. Now it’s installed its 99th station at METRO’s Burnett Transit Center in the Near Northside neighborhood. …
GALLERY: Fourth Annual Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo
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Over 1600 cyclists took part in the fourth annual Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo charity cycling ride, sponsored by Toyota, on Sept. 14 leaving from the iconic Southfork Ranch in Parker, TX.
The Gran Fondo courses were designed to accommodate the most avid of cyclists to the casual weekend rider. Cyclists could choose from five routes based on their skill level: the timed 94-mile Gran Fondo course …