Texas Biking News December 10th 2021
Cyclist teaches life-saving skills to fellow women riders
By Jose Arredondo | spectrumlocalnews.com
SAN ANTONIO — Veronica Salas can often be found on her purple fixie bike cruising the streets of San Antonio. Even though she looks like she’s ready to conquer the Tour de France, she remembers her early days of being the only woman on the road.
“So those things kind of steered me from getting out on my bike and saying, ‘Hey, let’s ride,’ because I was nervous still,” Salas said.
Now, with eight years of experience under her belt, she’s able to offer a helping hand to inexperienced cyclists through her …
In need of a safe bike route to mentally recover from crash from dfwbike
Bicyclist dies after being struck by vehicle on SH-110 near Tyler
By Gary Bass | www.kltv.com
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – A 47-year-old man died after the bicycle he was riding on State Highway 110 was struck by a pickup Thursday evening.
According to a press release, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to the crash at about 5:50 p.m. Thursday. The collision occurred about one mile northwest of Tyler.
According to the press release, Tony Ellisor, of Tyler, was riding a bicycle on SH 110 when he turned in front of a northbound 2013 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by Kevin Mann Jr., 30, of Evart, Michigan, the press release stated.
Ellisor was taken to UT Health East Texas Hospital in Tyler for treatment of his injuries. Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace Quincy Beavers pronounced Ellisor dead at the hospital.
Mann was not injured in the crash.
Mathis police looking for hit-and-run driver who struck, killed bicyclist
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MATHIS, Texas — Mathis police were called to investigate a grisly murder scene late Friday afternoon after they say a driver ran over a cyclist, dragging him a long distance before fleeing the area.
It happened in the 500 block of Pecan Street, near the Gonzalo Paiz Park. Police say the call came in around 2 o’clock in the afternoon. According to Mathis Police Chief Scott Roush, when officers arrived at the scene they discovered a 32-year-old man who they say was severely injured.
Authorities are still trying to hunt down the driver of a small black car that they say purposely …
Police ask for public’s help after fatal hit-and-run in Ellis County
Chris Roark | www.waxahachietx.com
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver who is suspected in a fatal hit-and-run last week near Alma on Dec. 2.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 37-year-old Alvin LeRoy Short of Ennis was riding a bicycle on the Interstate 45 southbound service road, approximately 0.5 miles south of Alma, around 5:45 a.m. when a vehicle struck him. Officials said the vehicle was behind Short. …
PHOTOS: The Trail Foundation celebrates 50th Anniversary of Butler Hike and Bike Trail
by Fred Cantu, Stephanie Becerra | cbsaustin.com
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years. On December 10, 1971, former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson invited the media to a news conference announcing the launch of the Town Lake Beautification Committee. It was the beginning of what we now know as the Butler Trail around Lady Bird Lake.
The people who now use the Butler Trail are probably familiar with the biggest name on the list of charter members of the Town Lake Beautification Committee, Lady Bird Johnson. Her granddaughter, Catherine Robb, was present to mark the 50th anniversary of this visionary undertaking. She commented, “Even though she’s not here, I feel her …
‘They speed like it’s a highway’: Some consider moving out after China Spring girl’s death
By Rosemond Crown | www.kwtx.com
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Some residents in a China Spring neighborhood told KWTX they are moving out after a 12-year-old girl died after she was struck and killed while riding her bike this week.
Waco Police said Alina Miller, a student at China Spring Middle School, was riding her bike south on Salem Way around 4p.m. on Monday when she was struck by the driver of a vehicle going west on the intersecting Orchid Lane.
Waco Police are still investigating and have not accused the driver of any wrongdoing, but neighbors like Sandy Shaw said speeding has consistently been an issue in this neighborhood.
“Drivers in that area do not take caution that kids could be playing, dogs may have gotten out of the house – they just speed like it’s a …
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2021 @USACycling Cyclocross Nationals: Men 11-22 Non-championship RESULTS and LAP TIME REPORT @DiscoverDuPage @CantignyPark @USACyclingLive #CXNats #DisoverDuPage pic.twitter.com/ehoVvdw2Eb
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) December 10, 2021
It’s #FactFriday! In a recent Texas A&M Transportation Institute survey, more than half of rural respondents reported lack of sidewalks and bike lanes/trails as an obstacle to walking or biking more.
— WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) December 10, 2021
Learn more about the survey results here: https://t.co/dnDnUauCa4 pic.twitter.com/gXdElbbNlY
2021 @USACycling Cyclocross Nationals: Masters Women 50-54 RESULTS & Lap Time Report. @DiscoverDuPage @CantignyPark @USACyclingLive #CXNats #DisoverDuPage pic.twitter.com/QqReL5qEnX
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) December 10, 2021
Happy 50th to The Ann and Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail! Talk about getting better with age! ????????????
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) December 10, 2021
Thanks for looking after the trail @TTFAustin!#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/vccLujCIxn
Here’s how you have to ride with a 4 yr old & a 75 yr old from 32nd to 11th. I vote for $10 per gallon gas and $10 per hour parking for every car. I’m not mad but we should be safe. No flex posts,no paint,no parking in bike lanes. (Also the bottom came off of my coffee cup) #ATX pic.twitter.com/Cj8QF4quzw
— Martin Russell ????????????? (@russell_dallas) December 10, 2021
Reminiscing on one of my favorite @RiceUniversity memories today. All of these lovely people biked from Houston to Austin over two days in 2018. No small feat. pic.twitter.com/wsd0Gd7Ss2
— Madeleine Pelzel she/her (@MadsPelzel) December 10, 2021
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 10, 2021
Meet at 8:45 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 9:00. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six … https://t.co/PWDOceEm50