Texas Bicycling News September 26th 2022
‘A long road ahead’: Constant construction wreaks havoc on downtown businesses
Eric Killelea, Megan Stringer | www.expressnews.com
Since it was founded in 1948, Herweck’s has survived the disruption of many construction cycles — it’s one of the challenges of a location on a busy downtown corner.
But the art supply store’s owner isn’t sure it will survive this one.
“We’re looking at construction everywhere you’re trying to drive downtown,” Scott Rote said of his store, whose front entrance is separated by a high chain link fence from a construction site on Broadway Street — which has been closed for over a year. “A lot of people say, ‘I don’t want to go down here. It’s too difficult.’”
Herweck’s isn’t alone in such struggles.
On North Main Avenue, the owner of Charles A. James Bicycle Shop has been lodging complaints with the city over street parking in the area, much of which has been displaced during a street reconstruction project slated to wrap up by 2024. …
… A tale of two businesses
The loss of parking on North Main has been a challenge for Charles A. James Bicycle Shop . Its customers have been riding or carrying their bikes for several blocks to get to the store, its front entrance hidden behind tall fences.
Established in 1920, the oldest bike shop in San Antonio has suffered a sudden 40 percent drop in monthly revenue since the Weston Urban tower’s construction began this year, its owner said. The staff even started a GoFundMe page to raise money to help pay bills.
“Right now, I’m living …
Kat Matthews in hospital after collision with car on training ride
by Jonathan Turner | www.tri247.com
British star Kat Matthews, runner up at the IRONMAN World Championship at St George in May, is recovering in hospital after being hit by a car while on a training ride.
Preparing for the IMWC’s return to Kona on 6 October, Matthews was riding with fellow triathletes in Texas where she took part in the PTO US Open just over a week ago.
Posting from her hospital bed, Matthews said on Instagram: “A car turn [sic] into me and bashed me up.” …
Another San Antonio cyclist killed in hit-and-run on Old Highway 90
Steven Santana | www.mysanantonio.com
Police are investigating another cyclist that was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday morning, September 26, while he was riding his bike on the side of the road at the 6100 block of Old Highway 90. A San Antonio police sergeant at the scene said that the man, believed to be in his 50s, was riding his bike in the grass on the side of the road when an unidentified vehicle struck the man and then fled the scene.
The San Antonio Police Department said that there were no witnesses to the hit-and-run and that the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The traffic investigations detail is looking into the case. A preliminary report from SAPD said the man’s next of kin have yet to be notified.
Video: ‘Have a heart’ | Cycling community reacts after man hit and killed while riding bike
www.kens5.com
Police are still trying to find the driver who left the scene.
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MCC Tuesday – Shell to McKeever Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
MCC Tuesday – PM Edition. Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 6:15 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Tues) Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Cycling Addicks Tuesday 20 Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Trek West U Ride Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Urban South Tuesday Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
JL Tuesday Power Hour Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
The Boot Wednesday, September 28, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, September 28, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Gravel Levee Wednesday, September 28, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Mountain Bike Playtime with Vintage Cycle! Wednesday, September 28, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
Social bike ride with Vintage Cycle! Wednesday, September 28, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
Race Ready Repair Thursday Night Social Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
MCC Thursday – PM Edition Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 6:15 PM
MCC Thursday – Shell to McKeever Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
Bridgeland Ride Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
JL Thursday Power Hour Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Trek West U – Bridges 2.2 Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Urban Thursday West Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
JL Friday Spice Power Hour Friday, September 30, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Dark:30 from L3 Craft Coffee Friday, September 30, 2022 @ 5:30 AM
Race Ready Repair – Beginner/Intermediate Road Ride Saturday, October 1, 2022 @ 8:00 AM
JL 48 Miles thru Rosharon Saturday, October 1, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Race Ready Repair Saturday 50 Saturday, October 1, 2022 @ 8:00 AM
Active Passion Sunday Roll Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 7:00 AM
Sunday Miles with Vintage Cycle! Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Sun and Ski Sunday ride Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 7:50 AM
JL Recovery & Coffee Ride Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
Bike Barn West U Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Morning Ride with Kingwood Bicycles Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
JL Monday Power Hour Monday, October 3, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Racing Update & Andy Lives the Rainbow Dream in LA!
Stuart Gardner, Program Director Alkek Velodrome | shoutout.wix.com
Including TNR review, it was a load of fun with epic sunsets, exciting Madison and Team races. Also find out about Andy putting together the ride of his life at Worlds! We have no racing tomorrow but will be back on the 4th Oct for TNR Bunch Races. Spectators are welcome and if you are racing or keen to please check out our racer guide.
Upcoming Events
TNR Bunch Racing & RoY Finals 6:45pm 4th Oct
Hour Record Week 10th-15 Oct
TNR Lapathon Eliminator 6:45pm 11th Oct
Junior Lapathon Fundraiser 15th Oct
TNR Madison Championship & RoY Awards 6:45pm 18th Oct
Black Line Sprinting Training Camp Oct 21st-23rd
CX Under the Lights #1 – 7pm Oct 26th
CX Under the Lights #2 – 7pm Nov 2nd
BellVelo Gravel Race #1 – 8:30am Nov 5th …
My Souther Tier Bike Dream
By Marese | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 19: Sierra Blanca to Van Horn TX
Monday September 26, 2022 35 miles today on Route Business 80, was wonderful as 4 cars passed me on a 25 mile stretch. Once I entered I90 every 18 wheeler was out delivering. Strong headwinds were the topic of conversation when we got to Van Horn campground. They blew hard making downhills feel like uphills. Super nice to have a shorter distance day. Dropped into Asians Cafe for a latte. Talked to Ron who hailed from Maine. Our leaders brought us pizzas and we enjoyed food whilst reminding ourselves of our greater purpose – to raise monies and awareness of MS patients and their challenges. …
Video: Boy dies after getting hit by SUV while riding bike in Kingwood neighborhood, DPS says
Author: Chloe Alexander | www.khou.com
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — An 8-year-old boy died Monday after he was struck by an SUV while he was riding his bike in a Kingwood neighborhood, according to Texas Department of Public Safety officials.
It happened at about 4 p.m. on Gallant Knight Lane just east of the Eastex Freeway near Northpark Drive.
DPS officials said the boy was riding his bike in an area that isn’t safe for pedestrians or people riding bikes.
He was hit by a driver in a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, authorities said. …
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The new Friday night HHH crit route was a success!!! Can't wait to have it back for 2023! pic.twitter.com/1yoon6KWgf
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) September 26, 2022
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— Austin Parks & Rec (@AustinCityParks) September 26, 2022
Are we ever going to be allowed to ride bikes safely through the land bridge tunnels at @MemorialPark? pic.twitter.com/D1U8KM38Wh
— Jay Blazek Crossley (@JayCrossley) September 26, 2022
Bike Safety Check on the Trail! Saturday, October 1 from 8-10 am at the Inwood intersection with @BikeMartStores. pic.twitter.com/anSEvWH23E
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) September 26, 2022