Texas Biking News February 10th 2021
Driver caught on video hitting boy in bike lane, speeding off
By Marin Austin | www.fox7austin.com
AUSTIN, Texas – Alarming doorbell cam video in Barton Hills shows a hit-and-run involving a child and an SUV.
The video shows the driver knocking a 10-year-old boy off his bike before speeding off without stopping and now Austin police are searching for the driver.
"You see this video and as a mother, you just can’t believe that was your child," says Barton Hills resident Jessica Trenchina Ward, whose son Domenico was …
Bike Maintenance Clinic!
Bike Barn | www.bikebarn.com
Join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month for a free introductory class on how to keep your bike in working condition. The clinic covers basic repairs, preventative maintenance, and how to adjust your cables to ensure good shifting and braking! Also, find out what basic tools you need to have handy and how to change a flat…front or rear wheel!
WHEN – 2nd Wednesday of every month
TIME – 5:00pm
WHERE – All 9 Houston Bike Barn Locations
Spin before the weather sets in!🥶🌨🚴ðŸ¾â€â™‚ï¸
Jose Gonsalves-Barreiro | www.strava.com
Wednesday Spinning with Danny
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com
Cycling through Texas History
Paul, Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast | anchor.fm
Justice Ken Wise sits on the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston and is the host of Wise About Texas, a podcast on Texas history. We discuss places to visit to learn about and feel Texas history just in time for you to plan a Texas Independence Day ride to one of these sites. Other topics include the weather forecast for the Crockett Classic race weekend, a look around the state for other cycling events, and feats of glory.
Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw
Links: Wise About Texas Texas Historical Commission Davy Crockett Classic Come and Grind It Pedaling the Prairie
Texas Biking from Twitter
Sadly lost nearly 8 years of history on my @HoustonBCycle account thanks to an unsolvable software issue from our vendor, @BCycle. Time for a fresh start, I guess! pic.twitter.com/VPLHZGsdct
— James Llamas (@JamesLLlamas) February 11, 2021
There’s a whole photo genre of aerial shots of highway interchanges. Here’s an aerial shot of a bike interchange. (Buffalo Bayou path meets White Oak/MKT path in Downtown Houston.) pic.twitter.com/73JwtJsOfx
— Christof Spieler (@christofspieler) February 11, 2021
Don't forget that you must do TWO things to participate in the challenge. Sign up here https://t.co/LtB8TXXciq and register on RWGPS at https://t.co/kBaTOt1n49! Do that by Friday, Feb 12. The Challenge starts on Feb 13th! pic.twitter.com/xmrmcdZPun
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 10, 2021
Call to Artists 🚨
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) February 10, 2021
We are so excited for this new project to find local artists who can help us brand two @midtownhou BCycle stations.
Link in bio to submit your applications! #houston #htx #houstonartist #htown #houstonart #keephoustonrolling #bikehouston pic.twitter.com/K2bDli0V1i
Saturday's meet-up ride: https://t.co/WJ30vQa4w5 pic.twitter.com/8rjgl8RlT7
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 10, 2021
May be an overcast day on campus but the new bike lanes on Robert Dedman are still looking good! pic.twitter.com/nQkVh54jDx
— Bike UT (@bikeut) February 10, 2021
What should you wear if you need to bicycle in freezing weather? For ideas, look at what people wear for skiing. Layering is key! What are your winter cycling tips? https://t.co/FSQsF41hgO
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) February 10, 2021
Help celebrate the Wheelmen's 50th anniversary by riding 50 miles and receiving a free anniversary t-shirt! https://t.co/3TizQ78UG7 pic.twitter.com/ERqVwNh1W9
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 10, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ZUHNE Education Expedition – Missouri City, TX https://t.co/RYCyqqJObm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2021
The 18th Annual Education Expedition Bike Ride will take place on March 27, 2021. Our ride promises to provide a quality ride whether you are training or just wanting a g… https://t.co/6pC1iLVkmS
New Event Annual Riverside Ride – Victoria, TX https://t.co/jFlX3xQTkl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2021
The Riverside Ride gives opportunities for riders to time themselves choosing from five SAG-supported routes including 6-mile (Family Ride), 30-mile, 40-mile, 50-mile, and 60-mile r… https://t.co/X6olnvFZVu
New Event 12th Annual Tour de RACHA – Waller, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/2nekAsXF6f
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2021
Each year thousands of children in our country suffer and even die from abuse or neglect. These children can be anywhere, including your own n… https://t.co/yv7aAkBRuZ
New Event Pedaling the Prairie – Hempstead, TX https://t.co/W0omt7OgGlhttps://t.co/oeyekfPla5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2021
7:00 a.m. – Registration Opens (Coffee and continental breakfast avail. @fairgrounds)
9:00 a.m. – Ride Begins
11:00 a.m. – Post Race Party Be… https://t.co/7kOJ9XD9UA
New Event Tour de Agua & Gotta Love Gravel – Dublin, TX Tour de Agua & Gotta Love Gravel:Dublin at Dublin, TXhttps://t.co/lQqJmWoUrwhttps://t.co/w3gqFxIaEQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2021
We are implementing an Open Start concept this year. You may start your Tour de Agua ride a… https://t.co/Grs2jf0RrQ
New Event 2nd Annual Ride of Honor – Krum, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/Vm1eyVjQha
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2021
The 2nd annual Ride of Honor will start and end at Krum High School. We have four routes to choose from: 28, 53, 69, and 100-mile routes. Rest s… https://t.co/zCK5roB79K
New Event 41st Annual Metric Century Germanfest Bicycle Rally – Muenster, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/DIffGCqClJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2021
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The 100 kilometer (63 mi.); 65 Kilometer (40 mi.); and 35 Kilometer (22 mi.) course is pedaled over paved roads in… https://t.co/pKXThpGqDj
New Event 2021 FIESTA WILDFLOWER RIDE – San Antonio, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/95WYPQRbfS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2021
Join us on JUNE 20th, 2021 for the reduex of the 15th Anniversary of Fiesta San Antonio's only cycling event. Our charity partner is M… https://t.co/5rhSO3Wlyb
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group Â
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2021
Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides eachÂ
Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop … https://t.co/AIhOzjyuS1
New Event Paws to the Pedal – Olney, TX https://t.co/J4lvL9CfRU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2021
Join Olney, Texas as we introduce the Paws to the Pedal Bike Ride! Olney may be small, but it is overflowing with Cub Pride. This bike ride will support the youth group at The Refuge. From… https://t.co/DPp4svI643