Texas Biking News December 7th 2021
Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Morning ride in North Texas
by Kristi Benedict | bikerumor.com
Photo submitted by Pierre Mawet, “Saturday morning’s ride in North Texas. Looks like the longhorns would love to ride as well.â€
2021 Jingle Bell Ride w Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Team
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Date: Tuesday, December 21st Time: 6:30 pm Location: Rooster Springs Elementary Parking Lot in Belterra What: A very casual, all ages and ability ride is is planned for the evening of Tuesday, December 21st. Meet at 6:30pm at the Rooster Springs Elementary parking lot. Lights and holiday decorations/costumes are encouraged. This is a no drop, casual group ride through the subdivision. Please plan on riding with your children or designating another parent, this is not a drop and run event. Must have some sort of light on your bike or helmet.
Letters to the Editor: Thanks for a good Samaritan
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Letters to the Editor: Thanks for a good Samaritan Austin American-Statesman Ricardo B. Brazziell AMERICAN-STATESMAN 1/3/09 Austin Cyclist speed down HWY 360 Saturday morning as they take advantage of the sunny weather Gratitude for a good Samaritan who helped a septuagenerian on a bike
I’d like to express my gratitude to a good Samaritan.
I’m a 73-year old avid cyclist. On a recent afternoon, I had a slight spill trying to do a U-turn. A passing motorist, a 30-ish woman, stopped and asked how I was doing.
When I said I was OK, she said to check out my bike. If it wasn’t working, she’d give me a ride home. She then waited by the side of the road while I checked out the bike. Fortunately, it was fine. She was very nice.
Shortly before, I had stopped to check a text message. A passing couple on a tandem bicycle asked if I was OK. Austin generally treats cyclists well.
Neil Cohen, Austin
KETK News accepting donations for Neal’s Wheels ahead of holiday season
by: Cynthia Miranda | www.ketk.com
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – KETK News is collecting bike donations for Neal’s Wheels in the spirit of the holiday season.
This Christmas project provides new bikes to East Texas children. Peltier Chevrolet and other viewers have already donated many gifts, but KETK is still receiving more donations. …
Crash sends 12-year-old bike rider to hospital
www.fox44news.com
WACO, Texas – Waco Police officers are investigating an auto-pedestrian crash which occurred near the 10000 Block of Orchid Lane and Salam Way.
The incident involved a 12-year-old on a bicycle and a driver.
Officers responded to the crash on Monday afternoon. The driver was traveling west on Orchid Lane, and the 12-year-old was riding their bike south on Salam Way.
The 12-year-old was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The driver stayed on scene to help with the investigation.
Bike shortage impacts local Toys for Tots collection
By Megan Vanselow | www.kwtx.com
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WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Tuesday morning the Heart of Texas Builders Association dropped off 87 bikes to Toys for Tots, and say it was a struggle to get the bikes this year.
“We’re known for buying the bikes and we wanted to keep that going. We’ve been doing this for a little over 26 years, but normally we donate over 100 bikes,†Jim Patterson, President of the Heart of Texas Builders Association said.
“This year has been a lot different than years past we had to plan ahead just to make sure there were bicycles we could buy.â€
Patterson says fewer bikes seemed to be available on the market, and what they could get was more expensive than years past.
“Its because of the availability of them and then our dollar isn’t going as far as it used to,†Patterson explained.
Sergeant Peter Newcomer says they haven’t had …
Cyclist Dies After Being Struck While Leaving Driveway In Red Oak
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RED OAK, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – A bicyclist was struck and later died after leaving a private driveway on Monday, Dec. 6 around 6:30 p.m. Red Oak Police said.
It happened in the 500 block of N. IH-35E southbound service road.
Police said according to their preliminary investigation, the person on the bicycle failed to yield the right of way while attempting to cross two lanes of traffic and was struck by a pickup.
The bicyclist, identified as Dewey Wheatley Lindsey, 65, of Glenn Heights, died in the hospital early Tuesday morning.
The accident remains under investigation.
Dallas Bike Lane Infrastructure Overhaul Gains Momentum, But Will It Be Enough?
Matt Goodman | www.dmagazine.com
On Wednesday, the City Council votes on hiring a consultant to update its decade-old bike plan. And a new committee will be established to keep the process on track.
The city of Dallas will enter 2022 with grand plans to update its now decade-old bike plan, which had similarly grand ambitions that never manifested. Since its completion in 2011, the city has opened more trails and a nonprofit is leading an effort to create a 50-mile loop around the city, including new routes throughout east and southern Dallas. But what hasn’t changed much since 2011 is how poor our urban cycling infrastructure is, something Peter Simek wrote about a few months ago.
A memo sent on Friday to the Dallas City Council announced a new …
HPD: Man found shot in the back of the head near bike trail in Greater Third Ward
Author: Jaime E. Galvan | www.khou.com
HOUSTON — A man was found shot in the back of the head on a bike trail in the Greater Third Ward area early Tuesday morning, according to Houston police.
This happened just after 2 a.m. in the 3200 block of Elgin Street.
Houston police said officers responded to a call of a man being shot and found the victim on a bike trail near a gas station.
A bicycle was located near the victim, police said. Officers said they did not find any identification on the victim and suspect that he might be homeless.
The victim was transported in critical condition to a local hospital.
Police said they have not found any witnesses to the shooting.
Craddock Avenue Bike Lane Project proposes three options to community
Sierra Martin | smcorridornews.com
SAN MARCOS – Dozens of bicycles crowded around the entrance of Westover Baptist Church as members of the San Marcos community met on Nov. 30 to discuss creating bike lanes on Craddock Avenue.
According to city officials, Craddock Avenue will be repaved next year, and the San Marcos Transportation Department is looking to create safe options for cyclists on the road. …
View holiday lights on two wheels with Fort Worth Bike Sharing
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Don your tackiest, most festive holiday sweater and join Fort Worth Bike Sharing on its final Tour de Foundry of the year.
The ride is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, beginning with a champagne toast at Thirty-Eight & Vine, 212 Carroll St., Suite 130. Riders will then stop at Melt Ice Cream in Sundance Square for a flight of one-of-a-kind seasonal ice cream flavors. Ride through downtown while singing carols and admiring the Sundance Plaza Christmas tree.
As the sun sets, the ride takes the scenic route back to the Foundry District, riding past some of the …
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Volunteers needed to build bicycles for San Antonio kids
Author: Erin Rodriguez | www.kens5.com
SAN ANTONIO — Having a bike for many children is a typical part of childhood. It can give them freedom and a sense of responsibility – which is why San Antonio’s Earn a Bike program is looking for volunteers to help this weekend.
A total of 18 volunteers are needed to act as build coaches and mentor volunteers. The program is celebrating its seventh year in San Antonio.
In a post on Facebook, the non-profit organization said: "This is an opportunity to give back this holiday season and be part of a unique day that these youth will not forget."
The role of the Bike Build Coach/Mentor volunteer is to work with the student and help as they …
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Getting some tricks in on the ride to Carver Library (which doesn’t open until 12 today!… nice ride anyway) #GrammyAndPopPreschool #ATX pic.twitter.com/3KPfVdjruf
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