Texas Bicycling News September 28th 2022
Man Charged with Manslaughter in Wreck that Killed Man on Bicycle
By Field Walsh | txktoday.com
Texarkana, Texas Police have arrested 24 year old Cole Arendt for Manslaughter.
Arendt was driving his Chevrolet Camaro on West 7th Street on August 30th, when he swerved to avoid a Dodge Ram truck that had turned left in front of him. After hitting the truck, Arendt’s car left the roadway and struck 20 year old Joshua Simpson, who was on his bicycle in the Roadrunner parking lot. The Camaro then continued forward and hit a Chevrolet Silverado, before finally coming to rest in the middle of the roadway.
Simpson was transported to Wadley Regional Medical Center with very serious injuries. Tragically, he died the next day.
Officer Darren Jones and our other traffic officers have spent the last month meticulously …
My Souther Tier Bike Dream
By Marese | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 21: Marfa TX to Marathon TX
Wednesday September 28, 2022
56 miles on 90 East with 40 mph headwinds. A long road that took me through Alpine. I stopped at gas station for a bottle of Starbucks coffee where I bumped into Sensei Allen Drift. These incidental meetings are what I hoped for during this journey.we had a good laugh comparing my homogenous Irish background to his blend of multiple nationalities. People are always in awe of the distances I bike and are so supportive. Part of our trip is to make people aware of the challenges facing MS patients.
The headwinds made every downhill feel like …
RBA Thursday 9/29 @ 7:30pm from BikingATX
Video: Boy, 12, hit by car while riding his bike, taken to the hospital
www.kltv.com
Police say the 12-year-old boy failed to stop at the stop sign before he was hit, and no charges are being filed.
Texas Biking from Twitter
Bike rack sitch at Central Austin Democrats #atxd9 forum.
— Tom Wald (@tomwald) September 29, 2022
(Not pictured: my bike) pic.twitter.com/qcl0LwjzBY
Check out my activity on Strava: https://t.co/5pc4cWcu34#iamspecialized #StumpjumperHT #IWantMyMTB #MissionTrails #Borderwall #FitMcAllen #CorazonRacing #PoweredbyTheHealthNut #DaleCorazon pic.twitter.com/garxmXc5Q8
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) September 28, 2022
We're pumped for the return of the Livestrong Challenge on 10/23! Thanks to the folks over at the Foundation, locals can save 30% on their registration for any category with code "AUSTINLOCAL30" pic.twitter.com/ftZRfVOyjJ
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) September 28, 2022
Alligator on the Bayou spotted on my ride to the @HoustonBikePlan meeting.
— Houston Bike Guy (@BCycle_Myles) September 28, 2022
No cars spotted this, I promise you that. pic.twitter.com/eR2spChk4I
We were fully confident we'd see Tour challengers optimize their ride strategy. Thanks, Adam! #TourdeBCycle #TheChallengeAwaits https://t.co/WovuY0c4ok
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) September 28, 2022
Three people seriously injured after car hits bicycle taxi leaving Houston Astros game https://t.co/q4PEg624RG
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) September 28, 2022
Last night was a perfect evening for a solo singlespeed ride pic.twitter.com/qFoqE9HI2F
— John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) September 28, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Taco Tuesday – Plano October 11, 2022 at 06:00PM https://t.co/MOOqcAfQOk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 28, 2022
New Event Taco Tuesday – Allen October 4, 2022 at 06:00PM https://t.co/kGePFfAcXJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 28, 2022
New Event Taco Tuesday – Richardson October 18, 2022 at 06:30PM https://t.co/eVUttplk67
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 28, 2022
New Event Taco Tuesday – McKinney/Frisco October 25, 2022 at 06:00PM https://t.co/pPGXOG7AU3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 28, 2022
New Event 3rd Annual Christmas Lights Ride through Highland/University Park December 10, 2022 at 06:30PM https://t.co/01YZAnBcVS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2022
New Event BATTLE FOR WACO XC STAGE RACE AT CAMERON PARK – Waco January 21, 2023 at 08:00AM https://t.co/gbU5VH9pgd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2022
New Event Houston Bicycle Club Urban Exploration Ride October 2, 2022 at 08:30AM https://t.co/qKzG2yhP8T
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2022
New Event BATTLE FOR FLAT ROCK XC STAGE RACE – Comfort, TX February 25, 2023 at 09:00AM https://t.co/F23pctSmr5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2022