Video: Cyclist says he was badly beaten, robbed on Buffalo Bayou trail

Rose-Ann Aragon | www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – One local cyclist is sharing a word of caution after being attacked by two men in daylight Thursday night.

Brett Gehring said he was riding his bicycle down the bike trail along Buffalo Bayou headed south towards the Elysian Street Bridge near 255 when he was brutally attacked by two strangers.

“It’s one of those trails where you only have one in and one out so there’s nowhere to go,” Brett Gehring said.

It happened around 6 p.m. Gehring said two men in their late teens or early twenties were near the trail.

“These kids were hanging out right behind the …

Cyclist says he was badly beaten, robbed on Buffalo Bayou trail https://t.co/Ylk4j0w7zj pic.twitter.com/oa4ps30xLL

— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) March 2, 2021

Our Favorite Shops in Third Ward

By Catherine Wendlandt | www.houstoniamag.com

Third Ward Bike Shop lead mechanic Angelo and owner Veon McReynolds.

Third Ward Bike Shop

This community bike shop can bring your broken-down bicycle back to life. Technicians provide full servicing, including puncture repair; plus, they’ll teach you how to do it, too. The store on Wheeler also sells used bicycles and bicycle parts. Be wary, though: a quick stop here can easily turn into an hours-long chat. facebook.com/tour-de-hood …

Bicyclist dies after being hit and dragged 600 feet by vehicle

By Bailie Myers and Ryan Cross | www.newschannel10.com

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Police said a man was killed after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle yesterday.

Officers were sent at 9:08 p.m. on reports of a person in the roadway in the 100 block of S. Eastern Street, near the intersection with SE 3rd Avenue.

“As a responder, it’s hard to show up on these scenes. You show up, and the first thing that goes through your mind is, ‘How can someone just leave this person out here like this, and this is a human being that has just been left out here to die?’, and it’s hard for me to fathom as a person how I could just leave somebody there like that,” said Jeb Hilton, PIO for the Amarillo Police Department.

Upon arrival, police found 36-year-old Dallas Blake McBeth in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …

Looking to bike around San Antonio? Here’s how SA B-Cycle works

Author: Lexi Hazlett | www.kens5.com

If you’re in the spur of the moment and want to cruise around, it’s $3.25 for every half hour.

SAN ANTONIO — Rent, ride, return, repeat. That’s how nonprofit San Antonio B-Cycle works.

With more people spending time outdoors because of the pandemic, you might have seen white bicycle docking stations around town.

But we wanted to know exactly how this all works. Also, how much does it cost? And honestly, how much fun can it be?

So we spoke to Executive Director JD Simpson about the rental process.

"You download the app and you can look at all of the stations locations. You can find out how to …

TxDOT Approves Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge Over U.S. 75

Bethany Erickson | www.prestonhollowpeople.com

Runners, cyclists, and walkers wishing to take Northaven Trail to the White Rock Creek Trail will soon be able to within the next two years, Friends of Northaven Trail president Jeff Kitner said Monday.

The organization, which oversees the volunteer effort to maintain and beautify the commuter and recreational bike and hike trail, got word late last week that the Texas Department of Transportation had approved a project that will connect the Northaven Trail to White Rock Creek Trail, Cottonwood Creek Trail, and other trails east of the …

Easter Hill Country Tour: Virtual Event

Presented by Schreiner University | www.bikereg.com

Thu Apr 1 – Fri Apr 30, 2021 Event Website: http://ehct.com We are not able to offer a supported ride, but we still want you come to Kerrville and enjoy our beautiful country roads and river trail! We have changed from the traditional tour to a Virtual Tour, but unlike other virtual events that expect you to ride the same routes you always ride in your own community, we offer you “the keys” to our town for the full month of April to come ride the routes we had planned for the Tour weekend. Not only will you be able to enjoy the wildflowers, but many of our local businesses will offer you perks when you show them your EHCT key.

How this will work when you register with a $25 fee

• Offer good for April 1 – 30, 2021

• Gain access to the maps for the Tour routes (either on a ride app or as a downloadable map)

• Acquire a “key to the city” which garners you various perks at local restaurants and other services

• Receive a $10 discount applied to the 2022 tour.

Texas Biking from Twitter

STOLEN – Green Cannondale in Austin, TX https://t.co/J9qqrIRVtb

— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) March 3, 2021

First day of in person practices since before Thanksgiving break and we're playing foot-down per their request. Beautiful day at Jesuit pic.twitter.com/sqtSL7zTjF

— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) March 2, 2021

At Kiowa Park this afternoon with @CityOfDallas @DallasParkRec Staff looking at the future bridge to connect the trail into a full loop. It’s a beautiful day to be outside! #DallasParks #D11 pic.twitter.com/u9QLB50EoW

— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) March 2, 2021

First Road Race of the season last weekend at the #Velofest360 Holland TX Grand Prix where @stefanrothe took 2nd place behind winner & Elbowz alumni Colin Strickland! pic.twitter.com/Eb9wX8oirw

— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 2, 2021

Last weekend's Greenville Gravel Grinders #renegaderambler did not disappoint! 100miles on some of NE Texas' best gravel and dirt "roads".

📸 Venny Alub pic.twitter.com/EFDtur5fGE

— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) March 2, 2021

Got the win again in the Varsity at the first @Texashsmtb since last year's COVID-shortened season. Thanks to all the volunteers who made the race happen! #TexasMTB #morekidsonbikes #NICAhttps://t.co/SR96eIIqXI pic.twitter.com/gKwRvCuLW1

— Beckett Tooley (@BeckettTooley) March 2, 2021