‘We’re discovering Juárez together’: Cyclists celebrate culture, reclaim public space

Martha Pskowski | www.elpasotimes.com

JUAREZ—Dozens of cyclists move forward in organized chaos alongside the channelized Rio Bravo. Within sight of the steel wall topped with concertina wire that divides Mexico from the United States, they reveled in the miles-long concrete expanse, blasting music, sprinting, pulling wheelies.

The Bastards Border Cycling Club celebrates Juárez arts and culture through cycling. The collective formed in May 2021, when a group of college friends with a shared love of bikes started organizing weekly rides. Every Thursday night, dozens of people ride 10 to 20-mile routes to visit attractions like downtown cantinas and the Juárez Art Museum. Sundays …

Nacogdoches police seeking information on fatal hit-and-run

By KLTV Digital Media Staff | www.kltv.com

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) – The Nacogdoches Police Department is investigating a what they believe is a hit-and-run incident that left one person dead.

According to a social media post by the department, officers were dispatched to a scene in the 3300 block of Old Tyler Road around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. A passing motorist had alerted authorities that an adult male was laying next to the roadway. Upon arrival, officers said they found the man dead from injuries sustained during what they believe was a hit-and-run. The appears to have been riding a bicycle before he was hit.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area for now.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the Nacogdoches Police Department at (936) 559-2607.

TMBRA News and updates

Dave Bellante | www.tmbra.org

Hey there fellow TMBRA racers. I hope your staying cool so far this summer. Here are some news and updates to give you motivation for your summer training.

1. If you are a recently crowned State Champion, check your email ( spam / junk) . An email was sent on 6/7 with instructions on how to get your jersey. …

Video: Destination Trail: New 31-mile hike, bike trail system in the works

Anavid Reyes | www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – Can you imagine hiking or biking for 31 uninterrupted trail miles, with no vehicular traffic? Well, Harris County, along with the Harris County Toll Road Authority, is introducing the Destination Trail: a 31-mile proposed hike and bike trail within Harris County featuring countless historic and culturally significant sites and connecting the cities of Houston, South Houston, and Webster. Here’s what you need to know: …

Fully Supported Cycling Training Series Houston, TX (Harris County)

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The Cycling Training Series has been deeply rooted in the Houston area for over 30 years. It began as an informal hobby with minimal support but developed into a vital training series for the annual Bike Texas: Texas MS 150. Peak periods have included over 1,700 participants in the comprehensive, 11-week fully supported cycling training rides. The well-organized training series allows participants of all levels to improve their fitness while enjoying organized rides, fully-stocked rest stops, port-a-lets, detailed maps, bike mechanics, SAG support, law enforcement, ride marshal support, and a significant volunteer effort.

The weekly training series begins in January and runs through April of each year. While preparations begin several months in advance, the owners maintain contact with their …

After School Biking Program – Austin Youth Fitness

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Austin Youth Fitness’ focus is to improve biking skills as well as improve endurance and the participant’s overall fitness. Bikers will become familiar with bicycle safety, learn the rules of the road, learn to utilize their gears, and will gain strength in their biking ability. Further, participants will likely see improvements in self-image, confidence, attitude, social-interpersonal- relationship-skills, as well as ability to focus on tasks and schoolwork. …

TxDOT to upgrade rural roads across five Central Texas counties

by: Candy Rodriguez | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Upgrading Central Texas’ rural roads and connecting the community is the goal behind TxDOT’s Rural Transportation Improvement Program or TIP.

The program will focus projects in Blanco, Gillespie, Llano, Lee and Mason counties from 2023 through 2026. TxDOT will have four years to fund the projects for highways, transit services, train or pedestrian and bicycle improvements. …

Battleground Bike Tours

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Stretch your legs and honor the memory of the Texas Revolution with a bike ride at the battleground. Meet by the entrance to the San Jacinto Monument, between the Reflection Pool and the Monument, on Saturday, May 14, for a free guided bike tour of the Birthplace of Texas. Tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and last for two hours. Most of the route is flat with two small hills, all on paved roads.

Bicycling experience is a plus but not required. Beginners are welcome.

The program will be cancelled in case of bad weather or if there are no participants 15 minutes after the start time.

Bike tours will also take place on June 11, 2022.

Video: 4000 Bike Ride for Cancer rolls through Midland

By CBS7 Staff | www.cbs7.com

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -On June 3rd, the Texas 4000 bike ride for cancer began in Austin, Texas. Today they biked through Midland.

The Texas 400 is the longest annual charity bike ride in the world, and its purpose is to raise money for cancer research and for those affected by cancer.

The cross-continental journey will take place over two whole months, 70 days total, and end in Anchorage, Alaska.

The riders are on their way to Jal, New Mexico. One of them is a Midland native.

“But I really wanted to put myself in a position where I could impact others,” rider Anuj Mocherla said. “But most importantly inspire hope in the communities that sometimes don’t have any.”

The bike ride consists of a group of 50 college students from around the country like Anuj, who are all passionate about the fight against cancer