Texas Biking News December 5th 2021
2021 Pan American Cyclocross Championships Results
cyclocross magazine | www.cxmagazine.com
The Pan American Continental Cyclocross Championships are underway this weekend in Garland, Texas.
On Day 1, four winners were crowned Pan Am champs, with the Elite Men, Elite Women and U23 Men and U23 Women.
On Day 2, the Junior Men and Junior Women along with Masters category titles will be awarded.
Sadly, the Pan Ams are happening on the same weekend as the Masters Worlds, forcing some Americans to pick between title races.
Here’s a preview of the course the racers tackled: …
Bicyclist in critical condition after being struck by vehicle on NW Side, police say
Cody King | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle through an intersection on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police.
The crash happened around 1:28 a.m., Saturday, on Bandera Road and Cincinnati Avenue.
Police said the man rode his bike through the intersection and a pickup truck heading eastbound on Bandera hit the man.
The driver did stop to help the bicyclist, and officials said he was taken to University Hospital in critical condition.
Upon further investigation, authorities said the driver will not be charged, as he had a green light when going through the intersection and was not intoxicated.
The incident is still under investigation.
Video: Local company struggles to find bikes for annual giveaway
By Caleb Britt | www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Many items that are produced or manufactured are in short supply because of global supply chain issues, according to the New York Times. The website all reported that this is mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
College Station’s Reynolds & Reynolds experienced this first hand when trying to buy bikes for its annual Bike Build. The company’s team members have built bikes for children in need for Christmas for nearly a decade.
“You don’t really think about it as an adult, but it’s such a big part of playing outside as a kid,†Diane Besosa, a Bike Build volunteer, said.
Besosa enjoys building the bikes and giving parents one less thing to worry about during the holidays.
“They get to enjoy it Christmas morning without any of the labor involved,†Besosa said.
William Wright, the Bike Build chair, said the company normally builds …
Reynolds and Reynolds overcome supply chain shortages to give back
By: Brittany Defran | www.kxxv.com
BRYAN, Texas — This Christmas, local organizations and businesses trying to give back are facing challenges caused by supply chain shortages.
Despite these mounting odds though, Reynolds and Reynolds found a way to host their annual bike build giveaway.
Indeed, this year their elves are hard at work building bikes despite the shortages they faced this year.
For this local company, the holidays are all about giving back!
â€A big proponent of ours is definitely to give back wherever …
Bikin’ Betties Ride – Dec. 6th from BikingATX
Texas Biking from Twitter
Great First Sunday Bike Ride today! Over 40 people joined us for a sneak peak tour of planned improvements to the Calhoun-Griggs-MLK corridor and the Hill at Sims. pic.twitter.com/hYPuBwPQrJ
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) December 5, 2021
Is that Santa Claus on a bike? Obvi!!!
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) December 5, 2021
The 2021 Jingle Bell Ride kicks off at 6 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 9.
Cyclists leave from the Dillard parking lot at Midwestern State University and ride through the WF Country Club. Family friendly! Warm refreshments. Everyone's invited. pic.twitter.com/UWODZ3VuCD
Cloudy Systems Check Sunday â˜ï¸â˜• | #OptOutside #cyclingSunday #views #downtown | p/b @BlueLineBikeLab @localfoodscafe @cafeducycliste | @Strava: https://t.co/l9kyDl0U46 pic.twitter.com/bc8pyH5ZfH
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) December 5, 2021
Sims hill was created using excavated dirt from various projects.
— Jordan (@JRDNLTHMS) December 5, 2021
Ordinarily the excavated material would be dispersed across several sites. Centrally locating it created an elevated point high enough to see three of Houston’s sky lines.
Things you learn on 40 mi 🚲 rides pic.twitter.com/K8YASNPvdg
— Jordan (@JRDNLTHMS) December 5, 2021
Check out my activity on Strava: https://t.co/dEsiMIfhJa pic.twitter.com/5g5gJkb7Xp
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) December 5, 2021
Check out my ride on Strava.https://t.co/hlLoETvjTi pic.twitter.com/4yfO0tQ5vU
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) December 5, 2021