Texas Biking News January 21st 2020
DCTA completes 19-mile Rail Trail
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
The Denton County Transportation Authority’s 19-mile A-train Rail Trail is now complete following years of construction.
The final construction project phase connecting the Highland Village/Lewisville Lake station to downtown Lewisville was completed last month, according to a DCTA news release. The trail runs alongside the agency’s commuter rail line and was designed to complement its …
Man Accused Of Leaving Walmart On Bicycle Stolen From The Store
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Brandon Grady Teague, a 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused of running from authorities after ditching a bicycle he stole from Walmart Saturday afternoon, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman was dispatched at 5:38 p.m. Jan. 18 to Walmart in reference to a theft. The suspect allegedly …
Houston Marathon Crash Race 2020 Podcast
by Paul | anchor.fm
When streets are closed for a run hours before the run is set to begin, what else are you to do? A bike race at 4 AM, of course. Organizers and participants spoke to me about this year’s Houston Marathon Crash Race.
Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin drivers, beware.
Austin Transportation has begun assigning parking enforcement officers to ticket and tow vehicles illegally parked in designated bike-only lanes, according to a City press release.
“Parking in a bike-only lane compels cyclists to enter general travel lanes, which greatly increases the chances of a deadly or serious crash,†said Robert Spillar, the director of Austin Transportation. “Keeping our bike lanes clear makes our streets safer for both cyclists and motorists alike.â€
Fines for obstructing a bike-only lane can be up to …
Livingston cyclist Josh Quigley whose skull was fractured in crash will fly home this week
By Elsa Maishman | www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
A round-the-world cyclist who survived a serious crash in the US in December will fly home to Livingston tomorrow.
Josh Quigley, 27, suffered a fractured skull and pelvis, 10 broken ribs and a punctured lung when he was hit by a car travelling at 70 mph.
Mr Quigley said he was ‘lucky to be alive’ after the accident, which happened in Flat, Texas, on December 21. …
Bikes make several re-cycling appearances around county
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It’s hard to think of anything bad about a bicycle.
A bike, when new, makes us happy. When old, gets turned into a work of art. The bike is so useful whether in pristine condition or weathered, old age. …