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6-YEAR-OLD CRITICAL AFTER BEING STRUCK BY MOTORCYCLE

ByScott Engle | montgomerycountypolicereporter.com

Just before 8 pm Porter Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 19200 block of Timberland Blvd. A Medic arrived on the scene and determined it was not a house fire but an illegal burn. As units were about to clear a Montgomery County Deputy spotted a dirt bike driven by a teen driving at a high rate of speed west on Timberland Blvd. As he was about to turn around on him the motorcycle struck a 6-year-old child who came out of a neighbor’s driveway into the street. The 15-year-old motorcycle driver saw the child and tried to lay the motorcycle down. The momentum …

Where To Race Pump Track in April & May – UCI Pump Track World Championships

by Velosolutions Global | www.pinkbike.com

… Paris, Texas, USA

Bonjour, Y’all. The quaint little town in North Eastern Texas, Paris is all set for 2023 with the down home hospitality the South is known for. Covering an area of 15,000 square feet, the Pump Track Paris is located on a two-acre lot at the Love Civic Center, also home to the world-famous Eiffel Tower with the Red Cowboy Hat. The track has features like no other – Texas-style! Shades, benches and spectator areas make this a one-of-a-kind experience.

Event date: 29 April …

One dead in crash involving bicycle, SUV near George Bush Park in west Houston

Author: Chloe Alexander | www.khou.com

HOUSTON — One person died Wednesday after a crash near George Bush Park in west Houston, according to authorities.

Police said the accident involved a bicyclist and a vehicle. It’s unknown if the person who died was riding the bike or in the vehicle.

It happened sometime before 4 p.m. in the 18000 block of Westheimer Parkway, near the Cinco Ranch area.

73-year-old Whitehouse cyclist recovering after being hit by vehicle

By Blake Holland | www.kltv.com

There’s not much you can say about Bob that would be negative’

WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KLTV) – A well-known East Texas cyclist is recovering in a Tyler hospital after being hit by a vehicle.

The crash happened Monday afternoon in the northbound lanes of SH-110 in Whitehouse, right across the street from McDonald’s. Whitehouse police say a woman pulling out of a private driveway failed to see the cyclist and hit him with her vehicle. Police identify the injured man as Robert ‘Bob’ Hebb, 73. …

Student Bikes His Way to a Better Future

By Joey Gomez | texasborderbusiness.com

McALLEN, Texas – When situations are at their hardest, sometimes the best thing a student can do is remind themselves that while they may not have same resources as others, they will arrive at the same destination through hard work and effort.

This is a mantra that South Texas College Precision Manufacturing Technology student Victor Moreno keeps in mind as he cycles down the often-dangerous stretch of highway between the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge and STC.

Moreno said he wakes up between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. and pedals down Reynosa’s streets to get to …

Commentary: From doctor to patient: Why raising awareness of MS is crucial

Lisa Doggett | www.statesman.com

Primary care physicians have the important responsibility of not just diagnosing and treating their patients, but also guiding them toward healthy lifestyle choices that can prevent disease. As a family medicine doctor living with multiple sclerosis, I am particularly passionate about preventative healthcare, especially during MS Awareness Week.

MS is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, and there is currently no cure. The immune system attacks the central nervous system, which leads to damage and disruption of nerve signals. This can cause a wide range of symptoms which can worsen over time. …

… I took my ‘life sentence’ with MS and turned it into motivation to take advantage of every day. In 2018, nine years after my diagnosis, I successfully finished the 150-mile Bike MS: Texas MS 150 bike ride, which I viewed as both a physical and mental accomplishment. I couldn’t have done it without the encouragement of the other riders and volunteers, either living with MS or fighting for awareness around me. Since then, I’ve participated in every Texas MS 150, and this April, my 76-year-old mother will join me again at the Austin starting line to ride along with me. …

Presidio’s Consulate of Mexico hosts Women’s History Month programming

By Sam Karas | bigbendsentinel.com

Adrian Flores of the Presidio Volunteer Fire Department led a community bike ride from the Consulate of Mexico on Saturday. Staff photo by Sam Karas.

PRESIDIO — With Women’s History Month in full swing, the Consulate of Mexico in Presidio has launched a host of programming aimed at empowering Mexican and Mexican American women. This past weekend, the consulate hosted a family bike ride aimed at providing a fun way to learn about consular services as well as the opening of an art exhibit showcasing paintings by female artists.

Presidio’s branch of the Consulate of Mexico is just one of 52 locations around the country, making it the largest consular network within another country in the world. The Women’s History Month programming is part of new Head Consul Gamaliel Bustillos’ plans to make the small-but-mighty office a community hub instead of a strictly impersonal government office.

Bustillos insisted that the …

TxDOT Launches Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Campaign, March 21st

Texas Border Business | texasborderbusiness.com

WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 3 pm to 7 pm

WHERE: 10th Street & Nolana | 10th Street & Trenton McAllen, TX

McALLEN – TxDOT will travel to cities across Texas this month with its walking billboards. -Campaign ambassadors will carry these sandwich boards with messages to remind drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians to follow traffic safety laws and watch out for each other.

Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries continue to rise at an alarming rate. From 2017 to 2021,pedestrian crash deaths increased 34% and bicyclist crash deaths increased 58%. Each of us must do our part to help reverse this dangerous and deadly trend. …

Spring-area bike shop Biking Roots fosters family-friendly exercise

By Emily Lincke | communityimpact.com

Biking is a great sport for riders of all ages, and one of the few physical activities where a group can participate at different skill levels together, Biking Roots co-owner Alise Bailey said.

“We call bikes ‘the great equalizer’ because our youngest [son] was riding the same trails that we were on a little tiny bike, and he felt like he was part of the family,” Alise said.

Alise and her husband, Evan Bailey, co-own and operate Biking Roots together in Spring, opening the store’s current location on Rhodes Road in January 2022. The Baileys—who had prior business experience—originally opened their shop in 2019, inspired by Evan’s life-long love of biking.

“Our main goal for the shop …

Texas Biking from Twitter

Last Call for Saturday's Regency Bridge Rumble!

Less than 20 spots left. Club Spinistry members save 50%.https://t.co/RWsPDLxR1f pic.twitter.com/EJKaOhEPnG

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) March 17, 2023

Saturday 3/18/2023 The Bagel Ride
8:30am ride start
Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753
60mi (98km). Store stop at 31mihttps://t.co/CUgiCp8k2I

— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) March 16, 2023