Safety City open house draws crowds in first opening after two years

Les Hassell | www.news-journal.com

Deborah Anne Williams, 6, zoomed through the streets of Safety City Thursday with her Barbie, Blueberry, tucked safely in her front bicycle basket.

Deborah was dressed in a colorful tutu and pink helmet and came to the Safety City open house with her younger brother George Willis, 3, and parents Will and Lesley Anne Williams.

The Williams family live in Longview but had never before visited Longview’s Safety City.

Safety City, a miniature version of the city used to teach children safety tips they can use in real life, was covered in bikes and families Thursday during an …

Video: Man rides electric bike from northeast El Paso to UTEP to save due to high gas prices

by Nasya Mancini | kfoxtv.com

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso man said he’s fed up with the surge in fuel costs.

Josh Lintz found a different way to commute to work.

Lintz commutes from northeast El Paso to the University of Texas at El Paso for work.

He works as an administration specialist at the Fox Fine Arts Hall.

He used to drive his truck but recently decided biking was a better option. …

Bicyclist fatally struck by vehicle after veering off trail on North Side, police say

Cody King | www.ksat.com

SAN ANTONIO – A man who veered off of a trail while riding his bicycle was fatally struck by a vehicle on the North Side, according to San Antonio police.

The incident happened around 7 p.m. Thursday in the 1900 block of NE Loop 410 near Post Oak Lane.

Police said the man was riding his bike when he went off of the path a bit and was struck by a vehicle.

The driver stayed at the scene until officers and first responders arrived. Police said the bicyclist died from his injuries.

According to SAPD, nothing malicious is suspected. Investigators are still working the scene, and further details are limited.

This Professional Chef Lost 80 Pounds Gravel Biking and Following a Keto Diet

By rigo herrera, as told to Emily Shiffer | www.bicycling.com

When he couldn’t carry his kids, he knew he needed to get in shape.

Name: Rigo Herrera Age: 31 Hometown: Houston, Texas Occupation: Chef Time Cycling: 5 years Start Weight: 220 pounds End Weight: 140 pounds Reason for Cycling: Cycling began simply as a way to introduce cardio to my new diet and lifestyle. It quickly took over my life and became one of my all time favorite hobbies.

Before I started cycling, I had other hobbies: I played video games all day, stayed up working on cars with friends eating junk food until the bright morning hours, and avoided any sleep or rest. My body ran on energy drinks and hot chips.

I had always had weight issues. It was a big issue when I had my first daughter because I didn’t have the stamina to play with her or keep up with anything she wanted to do. We had all our kids back to back, so my wife would have all the …

Klunker event in Texas

Repack Rider | www.mtbr.com

I have been invited to appear at a klunker race in Texas next month. I will be accompanied by second generation "klunquer" Tommy Breeze. Here are some graphics for the event. Feel free to spread them around. (I don’t have a website for it yet.)

Mountain Bike Trails Public Meeting March 24

www.leaguecitytx.gov

The City of League Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a public meeting seeking input from the community regarding mountain bike trail opportunities. This will serve as a supplement to the existing Parks and Open Space Master Plan.

The public meeting will be held Thursday, March 24 at the Civic Center, located at 400 West Walker. A presentation will begin at 6 p.m. followed by an opportunity for attendees to …