Texas Biking News April 20th 2021
Police investigating hit and run that killed cyclist near UH Sunday
Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
A Sunday morning hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist remains under investigation, Houston police said.
Around 8 a.m., the cyclist, identified as James Turley, 73, was riding northbound along Spur 5 near Elgin. As Turley turned onto Elgin riding his three-wheeled recumbent bike, he was struck by a westbound driver on Elgin. Police said the driver did not stop.
A recumbent bike is a vehicle that allows the rider to sit down and pedal with …
A Sally on the Southern Tier
By John Schick | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 7: Brackettville- Leakey
Monday April 19, 2021, 75 miles (121 km) – Total so far: 542 miles (873 km) Deeper and deeper into the heart of Texas. Today I got a taste of what’s to come when I entered Texas Hill country. Had a wonderful stay at the fort Clarke campground. The fort is a huge complex and was a nice early morning ride to take me to my second breakfast after the pizza. I found breakfast tacos which Had just opened up at 8 o’clock. An egg and Bacon taco and egg and chorizo did the trick.
I feel like I’m settling into a groove and the miles are accumulating. Today I passed over 500 for the trip which means I’m a quarter done. I usually think about taking a break every 10 miles or so. Sometimes it’s just a matter of getting out of the saddle and straddling the bike that will do the trick. Other times I will need to get off the bike and stretch or go lay down for a few minutes.
Today I was able to mail my package home and I can tell a difference in volume and in weight. There was one …
Day 8: Leakey to Kerrville
Tuesday April 20, 2021, 68 miles (110 km) – Total so far: 611 miles (983 km) Someone, in a conversation with me once, said, “Verizon, you could probably get Verizon on the moon. “Well, I don’t know if that’s true or not but there was no Verizon coverage in the hill country for the last two days. And what a two days it was.
These were the best two days of the trip so far. It was so nice to be out of the desert and into terrain with trees and water and flowers. The climbing has been extraordinary and the reward magnificent. Just so nice to be flying down roads after the challenge of climbing to the summit. There were several sections today where the grade was between 9 to 11% which is pretty significant The rollers seem to go on forever and ever but the scenery has turned quite beautiful.
There were parts of today that were nicer than I could’ve imagined Texas ever …
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Check out my #HCRA2021 for @hillcountryride photo https://t.co/nj7gkOLXXf pic.twitter.com/TE1beZ9A8h
— Paul Scott (@scootscott) April 20, 2021
Here’s the intersection where a hit-and-run driver killed a man who was riding a recumbent bicycle last weekend.
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) April 20, 2021
Who decided to put this rural highway interchange in the middle of America’s fourth largest city? https://t.co/RXXXJCNztu pic.twitter.com/Q3Rtbkk9fr
Grammy and the boys took me to the Southern Walnut Creek Trail today where we rode the entire greenbelt route (no snakes this time in Boggy Creek.) @woombikesUSA pic.twitter.com/SanMhfn1pN
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) April 20, 2021
We are officially one week in to Ride registration and we're already off to a great start! Fun fact: Did you know that most Mamma Jamma riders join a team? Teams, like Team @SailPoint here, are a fun way to keep you motivated. Register your team today: https://t.co/LvtnKM1TdH pic.twitter.com/O4rbo5EoOc
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) April 20, 2021
Update: This Thursday's Bike Lane Clean-Up (and ride) will start one hour later than originally planned.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 20, 2021
Join us at Cavalcade and Edison at 10 a.m. or ride with us from Market Square at 9:30 a.m. https://t.co/KvzQaGCwZr pic.twitter.com/TYzv76qQDJ
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) April 20, 2021
Hey #SATX! Join us and ride in the Fiesta Bike Parade this Saturday, 10a-12p in #KingWilliam! All rider levels welcome, bring your own bike or grab a #bcycle and celebrate our bike culture with a cruise to view #Fiesta decorations🥳🚲🥰 #sabikeshare #sanantoniotexas pic.twitter.com/Mfd711m4iC
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) April 20, 2021
Heads up Trail users! Detour underway while safety improvements are made to the shared use paths on the Longhorn Dam bridge. 🚴ðŸ»â¬‡ï¸ðŸŽ‰ https://t.co/6D2YsWgIi0
— The Trail Foundation (@TTFAustin) April 19, 2021
We've passed 2,250 registrations for our 40th HHH!!! Thank you!!!
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) April 20, 2021
Hotter'N Hell Hundred offers cycling & running events for people of all ages & abilities! Let's make 2021 the biggest HHH ever!
click here to sign up: https://t.co/8QJ0muqJPG pic.twitter.com/qgVU0UnWSG
Bikin' Shorts – More Rides of Spring 2021 https://t.co/tFjkjoMhhs pic.twitter.com/1PZwftVLWn
— Bikin' Mike (@TheBikinMike) April 20, 2021
Bikin' Shorts – More Rides of Spring 2021/corrected https://t.co/tSeIEfcQHg pic.twitter.com/fLFXtmC2FN
— Bikin' Mike (@TheBikinMike) April 20, 2021
When you make the drive in from Dripping Springs just to get those #NewBikeDay grins.
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) April 20, 2021
A Kid. A Bike. A smile. There's not much better.#TexassPremierBikeShop #RockyMountainBikes #YouthBikes #MTB pic.twitter.com/E1XDCvXm6D
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Buffalo Bayou East Bike Tour – Houston, TX https://t.co/URLWeHffjo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2021
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the East End Bike Ride Group to pedal and explore trails along Buffalo Bayou East!
On the ride, you will learn more about the Buffalo Bay… https://t.co/2g26UeKAKq