Texas Bicycling News April 10th 2022
San Antonio cyclist’s death prompts closer look at ‘tricky intersection’ along Salado Creek Greenway
Scott Huddleston | www.expressnews.com
Craig Gulledge, a brawny, bearded cyclist and spirited competitor in the San Antonio Highland Games, was pedaling home on the Salado Creek Greenway less than an hour before the popular hike-and-bike trail officially closed at dusk.
But he never made it. Gulledge, 53, died while trying to cross an unusual and hazardous intersection where the trail meets a one-lane commercial access road by the entrance of the Los Patios retail and dining complex. His death is one of three local bicycle fatalities reported in March.
In a statement, Gulledge’s widow and three children said they hope city and state officials will improve safety at the location. …
Listen: How Can North Texas Improve Trail Access For Neighborhoods? UT-Arlington Researcher Will Explore
by Haley Samsel | fortworthreport.org
This April, the Fort Worth Report is spotlighting individuals and institutions across Tarrant County who are working to create a more sustainable community. Check back for a new story each Monday of Earth Month.
In the latest installment of our occasional conversations with Tarrant County newsmakers, UT-Arlington architecture professor Hyesun Jeong explores the challenges of building more “green infrastructure” — defined as man-made structures that imitate natural systems, such as wetlands that recycle water — in North Texas.
Jeong has expanded that definition to include trails and other infrastructure that support walking and cycling in the region. Her research project, titled …
Coast to Coast via the Southern Tier – Spring 2022
By Fletch Dobbs | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 31 – Camp Wood/Big Oak to Vanderpool/Los Maples
Saturday April 9, 2022, 46 miles (74 km) – Total so far: 1,375 miles (2,213 km) Well, they must call it the “Hill Country” for a reason. I learned today what at least part of that reason is. After yesterday’s 74 mile ride I was looking forward with relief to todays much shorter mileage. Shorter miles? Yes. Tougher climbs? You betcha! Our ACA leader told us during our map meeting the night before the route we followed today was known to locals as the “Dragon’s Back” because of the sharp lines of its elevation profile. When I post the map and that profile for todays ride you’ll get the picture. A doable ride but we earned every inch of progress east today!
Not so many pictures today because …
Day 32 – Vanderpool/Los Maples to Kerrville
Sunday April 10, 2022, 48 miles (77 km) – Total so far: 1,423 miles (2,290 km) Today we rode 47 miles from Lost Maples to Kerrville. The ride started with the Lost Maples “Wall of Death”, described in writing somewhere at .5 miles of 14%, right out of camp. Whew! Truth be told, there was discussion tonight about various GPS gear in use that read that hill at just 10-11%… how about we all agree it was really steep for a half mile or so? Anyway, if you have to climb one of those on a loaded touring bike, right out of bed is my choice for how. That was followed by more classic Hill Country along the Guadalupe River and some very picturesque ranch lands. Very beautiful part of the country.
Today we passed a big milestone on the …
Woman Tours Southern Tier
By Shelly Nevard | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 31: Fredericksburg, TX to Austin, TX
Saturday April 9, 2022 I found out yesterday that on the day we rode to Fredricksburg some of the riders met a self supported rider who said he is following my journal. If you read this I think I followed you for a while when I came into Fredricksburg. You were too fast for me to catch and you turned left before I could catch you. I hope you have a good ride and feel free to post on my guest book. Today is Saturday and it started out cold, barely 40 when we left. Had a quick hotel breakfast and had our map meeting. Abby has taken over going over the ride and today is Denise’s last day. Alison is the SAG driver. I wore my leg warmers, warmer jacket and helmet liner. Todays ride loses altitude over all but there are a few short climbs to get your attention. The first 37 miles until the second …
Day 32: Austin, TX to Bastrop,TX
Sunday April 10, 2022 Today we went from a suburb on the west side of Austin to a suburb on the east side crossing through Austin. Again the theme was wind but there were a few more interesting things. It was a mixture of roads with shoulders, roads without shoulders, bike lanes, bike paths, busy roads and just a few quiet roads. It started out warm and got warmer but there was that wind to make it feel a little cooler. And did I mention there was wind? It was mostly a headwind I guess around 20mph and occasionally a gusty tail wind. I didn’t stop to take many pictures. We started in a nice suburb and climbed a short …
L’Étape San Antonio draws thousands of cyclists for some Fiesta fitness fun
by Raquel Torres | sanantonioreport.org
Cyclists near the finish line in Helotes on Sunday during L’Etape San Antonio by Tour de France. Credit: Bria Woods / San Antonio Report
More than 3,000 cyclists gathered at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Main Campus on Sunday for L’Étape, a first of its kind bike race in this city.
Starting at 7 a.m., registered bicyclists pedaled along one of three routes — a 100-mile course, a 60-miler and a 25-mile race. Routes were hilly, and strong winds made it even more difficult for cyclists to endure.
“L’Étape” is French for “the stage,” referring to a leg of the famous Tour de France, whose experts designed routes for the cycling series that aims to create a Tour de France experience for amateurs around the globe.
“I think the L’Étape by Tour de France will do for cycling what the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon has done …
Video: Driver flees after cyclist killed in northeast Harris County
abc13.com
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A cyclist was killed on Sunday morning in northeast Harris County, investigators say.
Raymond Daniel Wike, a pedal cyclist, was traveling in the right southbound lane in the 9900 block of Sheldon Road.
An unknown car failed to control their speed when striking Wike from behind on his bicycle, deputies say.
The unknown driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
Wike was transported to a nearby hospital where he died from his injures sustained from the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation. See back for more information.
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Texas Biking from Twitter
Our 21 yo black cat Mobydick hasn’t been doing well so we started a cycling club in her honor. Our debut was today with the 60 miler l’etape San Antonio pic.twitter.com/yEdRGLMLeT
— Gerardo Gonzalez (@Gerita956) April 10, 2022
STOLEN – Teal State Bicycle Co. Delfin in Central Austin https://t.co/8BZF7GhG98 pic.twitter.com/2cWFoc6wi0
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) April 10, 2022
Making our community first. My bike family all volunteered to assist with the Art Car Parade this post Saturday. Always a good time with there Wranglers that's what we are called by the art car committee. So much fun this was our 4th year supplying support. pic.twitter.com/v0hmYNgbWt
— CISH / WOW / La Raza SA (@CishWow) April 10, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event FREE DSS Intro to Mountain Biking Orientation Skills Clinic – McKinney, TX https://t.co/ylJbpXtSLF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 11, 2022
This course is open to any rider (male or female) ages 15 and up. You do NOT have to be a DSS member to participate.
Registration closes on W… https://t.co/OMmJemtT8c
New Event DSS Member Ride @ Erwin Park – McKinney, TX https://t.co/u5lLy1Kivw
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 11, 2022
Registration closes two days before the ride. (Thursday, April 21st)
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Erwin Park Skills Area! DSS has been invited to participate in thi… https://t.co/YB2Idl7BFL