Texas Biking Action January 23rd 2021
Cyclist killed on Thursday night identified as 56-year-old Texarkana man
www.texarkanagazette.com
A man killed Thursday night while riding a bicycle on West Seventh Street has been identified as Herman Sitzes, 56, of Texarkana, Texas.
TEXARKANA, Texas — A man killed Thursday night while riding a bicycle on West Seventh Street has been identified as Herman Sitzes, 56, of Texarkana, Texas.
The accident happened at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
Investigators believe Sitzes was trying to cross the 3500 block of West Seventh Street on his bicycle when he was struck by a westbound Lincoln Navigator and killed, said Shawn Vaughn, spokesman for the Texarkana Texas Police Department.
Sitzes was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Navigator was not injured. No charges are expected to be filed against the driver, according to investigators.
Northeast Texas Trail Improves In Red River County
easttexasradio.com
Work Continues on Northeast Texas Trail in Red River County
Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that phase two of a project to upgrade and improve a portion of the Northeast Texas Trail in Red River County began Jan. 15.
The contractor, Encino Landscape Inc., was granted 168 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $682,000. The target completion date is fall 2021, officials said.
The contractor will construct bicycle infrastructure improvements along the trail from Bagwell to Clarksville. This work will extend along 6.1 miles of the trail, beginning …
Davy Crocket Classic 2021 Preview Podcast
Paul, Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast • Jan 20 | anchor.fm
Scheduled for February 13 & 14, the Davy Crocket Classic is the only USA Cycling permitted road race before April currently on the calendar in Texas. Alex Montoya with Topview Sports returned to talk about precautions in place, the new road course, and other cycling topics. Another look at the event landscape is provided in addition to feats of glory.
Links: Davy Crockett Classic DCC Stage 1 – new course Topview Sports TexBiker.net Spinistry goes to Big Bend Zimmerhanzel Express
Upcoming Outdoor Calendar – Austin Area
Austin’s Calendar | austinscalendar.com
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2021
7a – 8:30a Gruppo VOP (Adv)
7a – 8:30a SwAus- Wednesday Gruppo VOP Ride (Road)
7:30a – 10:30a CenAus- Wednesday Morning Blazing Saddle Ride
9a – 12p Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Wednesday Ride (Road)
11:45a – 2:45p CenAus- Hump Day Nooner Ride
2p – 4p CAMPO: Technical Advisory Committee
5p – 9p CenAus- Gears for Beers Happy Hour Pricing at Club De Ville
6p – 9p Florence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time
6p – 7p CenAus- Weekly Bike Maintenance and Flat Repair Classes hosted by Mellow Johnny’s
6p – 7p NwAus- Wednesday Night Brick Workout hosted by Bicycle Sport Shop
6:30p – 8p NAus- Austin Cycling Team Wednesday Night at the Nut Ride (MTB)
6:30p – 8p NwAus- Austin Cycling Team Beginner Ride (Road)
7p – 11p EAus- Bikes Across Borders Community Bike Shop Hours
7p – 9p SAus- Social Cycling Austin’s The Heavy Breather Ride
8p – 10p EAus- Fast Folks Ladies Ride