Texas Biking News November 30th 2021
Herb Easley Motors collecting bicycles for Operation Santa Claus
by: Sara Tomarelli | www.texomashomepage.com
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Herb Easley Motors will continue to support the community with their 11th Annual Operation Santa Claus.
Their goal for this year is to fill the showroom with bicycles of all sizes for kids of any age!
Herb Easley Motors is asking their vendors along with the Texoma community to drop off new bicycles for kids at their showroom. They can also send someone to pick up a bicycle as well.
Throughout the years of Operation Santa Claus, they have donated thousands of bicycles to less fortunate children in the Texoma area.
Herb Easley Motors will continue to collect bicycles up until December 10.
After bicycles have …
Flower Mound police hosting Christmas gift fundraisers
By Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
… The FMPD Bike Unit’s annual fundraiser for long-term patients at Cook Children’s Medical Center usually involves a state fair-like event where the kids can win games, crafts and other gifts, but the hospital is unable to host the event this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the Bike Unit is selling its “Cycle for a Cause†T-shirts, and all proceeds will go to buy gifts for the kids at the hospital during the holidays. Orders should be placed by Friday, Dec. 3. Order forms and payments should be returned to the police station or call 972-874-3357. …
New Riders and Bikes For Roxo Racing
By Alastair Hamilton | pezcyclingnews.com
Roxo Racing, a Texas based women’s Domestic Elite cycling team, announces a new bike sponsor and new rider signings for 2022. The team will contest a full National schedule competing on Time bicycles, specifically the highly regarded Alpe D’ Huez 01 disc and featuring Shimano drivetrains. …
Bicycle Technician DICK’S Sporting Goods
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On our team, everyone plays a critical role providing genuine, helpful and friendly service to help our athletes perform at their best and enjoy their sport. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. This role is an opportunity to make a difference and join the world’s greatest sports team.
Bike Technician Duties:
Create a world-class customer experience by providing passionate customer service and selling through customer engagement, specifically (but not limited to) our Bike Department
Uphold company standards for merchandise presentation of the best apparel and equipment brands in sporting goods
Demonstrate ability to genuinely interact with customers to show passion, knowledge, dedication, and commitment in their sport or activity
Promote company programs including warranty sales, Scorecard (loyalty program), private-label credit cards, and other seasonal promotions
Achieve sales goals through selling bikes and related merchandise
Bike building, repair and service ...
Houston art model identified as cyclist killed Monday
Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
Everywhere Joel Middaugh went he arrived on two wheels. That’s how loved ones described the 38-year-old rider and model who died early Monday after a driver slammed into the back of his bike in north Houston. The motorist is now facing charges.
Cycling is part of what gave Middaugh the edge to become a seasoned art model in Houston before his untimely death, said Liz Conces Spencer, an artist with whom Middaugh regularly collaborated. For years, he posed for …
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter, assault after fatally striking bicyclist in north Houston, police say
www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – Charges have been filed against a man accused of being under the influence when he fatally struck a bicyclist in north Houston early Tuesday.
Ronald Ariel Sariles, 24, is charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.
According to Houston police, a white Toyota Tundra pickup truck, driven by Sariles, was seen traveling at a high rate of speed westbound in the 3100 block of West Little York Road around 2:15 a.m. The vehicle was also seen slightly swerving.
A 38-year-old man was riding a bicycle, with a working red flashing light mounted on the rear, in the far …
Woman charged in hit-and-run death of San Antonio surgeon agrees to plea deal, 15-year prison sentence
Japhanie Gray & Fares Sabawi | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman will serve time in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday in the 2019 hit-and-run death of a prominent San Antonio surgeon.
Melissa Peoples entered the plea during a court hearing on Tuesday. She agreed to a 15-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to intoxication manslaughter and pleading no contest to a charge of failure to stop and render aid. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 14.
Peoples fatally struck 58-year-old Dr. Naji Kayruz with her car on Feb. 4, 2019. Kayruz was riding his bicycle in the bike lane of an Interstate 10 access road when he was struck and killed near the Dominion. …
2021 BikeDFW UPSHIFT Awards
www.bikedfw.org
For every trail mile, bike lane, bike rack & repair station; and for every increase in funding for active transportation, and new person getting out and riding their bike, there is a person, organization, agency or business that has been doing the hard work of making the Dallas-Fort Worth region a better place to walk and bike.
We are incredibly excited to have a chance to recognize those who encourage, champion, and inspire us with their commitment, and are making significant contributions to bicycling and active transportation in DFW. We hope you will join us for our inaugural year of The BikeDFW UPSHIFT Awards!!
The BikeDFW UPSHIFT Awards are community-driven awards!! We asked you, our …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Sunny day â¦@QuickiePickieâ© ride through the city cemetery. #ATX #GrammyAndPopPreschool (Passed â¦@thorharris666â© for a wave on the way #Serendipitous) Truthfully we see Thor and â¦@pegoCATSâ© at the cemetery often. Don’t analyze this
— Pop 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) November 30, 2021
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STOLEN – White Trek Madone 4.7 in The Hollow At Slaughter Creek https://t.co/MDQ99nJNCi pic.twitter.com/iQcY7imoDp
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) November 30, 2021
Austin, it’s perfect out! Drop what you’re doing, grab your bike, and get the wind and sun on your back.
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) November 30, 2021
Unless you’re already out riding. Then carry on. 😎 #rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/QnJsCgfWxw
What does the green pavement marking indicate?
— WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) November 30, 2021
A)A bicyclist passing zone.
B)A two-stage left turn box for bicyclists.
C)The spot where a bicyclist should stop on a red light.#TriviaTuesday pic.twitter.com/1H49z3JFtP
It’s a lot easier to ride a bike when you see other people like you riding bikes. https://t.co/a87lcfA14U
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) November 30, 2021
As @UHDBikeClub president hosting events and seeing 1st time riders still ride to this day! ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ https://t.co/BmxpaYToNB
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) November 30, 2021
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Dallas Bicycle Tours Holiday Sock Ride – Dallas, TX https://t.co/e8QmdpZuip
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 1, 2021
Join us for a slow social paced ride through Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum Murals, the Trinity & Fair Park.
This is a NO DROP themed ride, so please dress up & enjoy yo… https://t.co/faS5tujdms