Texas Biking News April 8th 2021
Texas School for the Deaf students surprised with 30 brand new bikes
www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Students at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin got a big surprise Thursday.
They received 30 brand new bicycles. This effort was started by Juan Soto and his daughter, Lucero, last year.
They had the goal of repairing and giving away 100 bikes so children could have fun and get some fresh air during the pandemic.
They met that goal and received a request for 30 bikes from the Texas School for the Deaf, but that was a …
Video: Woman arrested after cyclist hit, killed by vehicle while riding with group near downtown San Antonio, records show
Jakob Rodriguez | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – Update 6:30 a.m., Thursday, April 8): A woman has been arrested after a cyclist was fatally struck while riding with a group downtown on Wednesday evening.
Booking records show Samantha Leigh Castillo, 24, was charged with intoxication manslaughter following the crash, which happened in the 1400 block of North St. Mary’s St., not far from Central Catholic High School.
As of 6:30 a.m., Castillo has not seen the magistrate. No image of Castillo was available. …
Bent Back on The Southern Tier
By Andy Lamb | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 14 – DeRidder: After Three Long Days Need A Rest Day
Tuesday April 6, 2021, 75 miles (121 km) – Total so far: 677 miles (1,089 km)
Today ended up being a long day too. Left the Red Cloud RV Park in Silsbee around 9. Rode along US 96 all the way to Kirbyville but it had a wide shoulder. Stopped in Evadale for an early lunch since leaving from the RV Park I didn’t see anywhere to stop for breakfast.
Once I got the Kirbyville I stopped for a break at a nice city park with a pond. Then the route continues on a farm road to Merryville which does not have a shoulder and has a lot of truck traffic including logging trucks. I entered into Louisiana when I …
San Antonio cycling community will host vigil for latest cyclist fatality
Camille Sauers | www.mysanantonio.com
On Wednesday night, April 7, a cyclist riding with her cycling group was struck and killed by a driver on the 4000 block of North St. Mary’s. The driver, identified by the San Antonio Police Department as Samantha Castillo, is believed to have been intoxicated at the time of the accident, and was arrested after waiting for law enforcement to arrive at the scene near Central Catholic High School. The victim’s name has not yet been released.
The cycling community has banded together to commemorate the victim, with a memorial ride scheduled tonight at 7:30 p.m., beginning at the …
A Decade of Knowing My Bicycle Mechanic
A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com
Bike mechanics, like many essential workers, have long been unsung, but make no mistake, they are heroes. That’s a strong word, but to those of us too lazy to learn to fix our own bikes, or who don’t have the tools, we rely on them to keep us rolling. Tonight I was at a shop, participating in the usual back and forth. First, there is the friendly but slightly tired question, “What’s going on?†A description of the issue from me. That is followed by a brief technical educational seminar complete with repeating main points, checking for understanding, and a hand drawing. Then, investigation of the bike and either …
Southern Tier 2021
By Mike L. | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 19: Del Rio to Camp Wood: Temps are Heating Up
Thursday April 8, 2021, 80 miles (128 km) – Total so far: 1,434 miles (2,307 km) Today was a hot ride, with two sections: Del Rio to Brackettsville and then up to Camp Wood. The first section was one of the least memorable sections for me as it was dominated by (mostly) really bumpy tar and chip surfaces and heavy traffic. Throw in the high heat around 98 deg and double digit headwinds and I won’t miss that last section of Hwy 90 anytime soon. Fortunately, the trail turned at Brackettsvile to Hwy 334 which was a much better surface and traffic dropped to minimal. The last 20 miles or so were back on tar and chip (Hwy 55), but hopefully that is short lived past …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Love this city #ForTheH pic.twitter.com/PiQ4zo9zGB
— Ian Shelton (@IanShelton1997) April 9, 2021
when u flat / fix the flat / run out of air…@Uber XL is there to save the day. Thx Michael! âââââ pic.twitter.com/Aij0XnCBFd
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) April 8, 2021
The bike lanes on Cavalcade Street are full of debris. That’s why we’re asking you to help us clean them up! pic.twitter.com/DdQDACNfuK
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 8, 2021
Join @BikeHouston and @GNMDistrict on April 22 (#EarthDay) for a bike lane clean-up. Meet us at Cavalcade and Edison at 9 AM or ride with us from Market Square at 8:30 AM. pic.twitter.com/igydcJ6Wt9
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 8, 2021
Where's everyone headed for the second weekend of #GrindandGears? You don't have to bike 40 miles like @sealock713 did last weekend, but you can if you want to! https://t.co/DCWwc4AsfZ @cykl_shop https://t.co/JPhVLkyNNy
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 8, 2021
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— EaDo Bike Co (@EaDoBikeCo) April 8, 2021
With more and more people heading out on bicycles now that things are warming up, we want to remind parents to make sure their kids always wear a helmet. Check out this short video from a series we shared last year about bicycle safety. pic.twitter.com/xvtvFIPV2q
— McKinney Police (@McKinneyPolice) April 8, 2021
The Bike Wichita Falls group will be hosting their second Ride and Seek this Saturday at Lake Wichita Park. https://t.co/GcYlsUUp06 pic.twitter.com/46aJFE5Qqs
— Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) April 8, 2021
Fulshear "40ish" ft. Flat! | #OptOutside #tacoThursday | p/b @LaPassionecc @cafeducycliste @PerrierUSA | @Strava: https://t.co/fHyJzA7HE2 pic.twitter.com/VcrcqAODv2
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) April 8, 2021
8 days into our online 2021 HHH signup, and we're a handful of registrations from 1,750 registrations!!! Thank you!!!
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) April 8, 2021
click here to register: https://t.co/eJUMnehhvV pic.twitter.com/uQzbQZjwje
Austin's weekly @drivewayseries is back! More than 30 racers in the Women's Open race last evening! #drivewaylife #NOTzwift #outsideisfree
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 8, 2021
cc: @velonews pic.twitter.com/SYDBSqc2Re
Sunday's meet-up ride: https://t.co/DHGydwHE3x pic.twitter.com/j9Yu3GDUkI
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) April 8, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 8, 2021
It's Back !! Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – An El Paso cycling tradition!! Leaderless ride for all groups. Organize your group for your particular speed range. Ride as hard as you c… https://t.co/Cvhw3f7zmm
New Event River Raid Mountain Bike Race – Arlington, TX https://t.co/0x9HJlXNP8
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 8, 2021
DFW XC racing is back at the fast and furious River Legacy mountain bike trail in Arlington!
Each lap is about 8.5 miles and does NOT include EKG or Fun Town. 2 lap, 4 lap… https://t.co/CZtdWoC87D
New Event 100 de Mayo- ASN Benefit Ride – Pharr, TX 100 de Mayo- ASN Benefit Ride at Pharr, TXhttps://t.co/pyEdfS9FAchttps://t.co/Egpgk5FUXU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 9, 2021
100 de Mayo- ASN Cycling 5:05 AM 100 miles $35
¡Listos damas y caballeros! It’s the 1st … https://t.co/IQ9neOihfy