Texas Bicycling News Digest – May 8, 2023
Bicyclist hit, killed by tow truck driver who may have been speeding on Beechnut, Houston police say
abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police say they believe speed may have played a factor in a crash that killed a bicyclist in southwest Houston.
Witnesses say they saw a wrecker driver speeding at about 9 p.m. on Beechnut near Braewick before crashing into a man on his bike.
"Everyone on this street speeds a lot. I’ve got my family, and it’s not good. I may have to move because everybody is speeding, mainly the tow trucks," Javier Melendez said.
The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The tow truck driver remained at the scene.
There is no word yet on possible charges.
Deadly Houston crash: Man riding bicycle hit by wrecker truck on Beechnut St
www.fox26houston.com
HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a crash with a wrecker driver.
The crash occurred around 9:05 p.m. Sunday in the 5900 block of Beechnut Street.
According to police, the 67-year-old bicyclist was riding southbound on Braewick Drive and crossing the street when he was struck by the wrecker truck that was going eastbound on Beechnunt Street.
The bicyclist died at the scene. …
2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship – TT • May 5 2023 • Albuquerque, NM
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2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship – TTT • May 5 2023 • Albuquerque, NM
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2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship – RR • May 6 2023 • Albuquerque, NM
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2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship – Crit • May 7 2023 • Albuquerque, NM
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2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship – RR • May 7 2023 • Albuquerque, NM
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Categories » Men Club Open » Men Varsity Open » Women Club Open » Women Varsity Open
Video: Sugar Land Classic bike race attracts hundreds of riders
www.fox26houston.com
The largest collection of mountain bikers in all of Texas gathered in Sugar Land this weekend. With the support of some good-natured ‘heckling. the second-annual ‘Sugar Land Classic’ bike-race attracted nearly 700 cyclists to the ‘Brazos River Park’ trails.
Schreiner Park in Kerrville, one of Texas’ best mountain biking destinations. Don’t miss out on this one.
TylerVernon | www.mtbr.com
9 miles of flat, smooth green trails that squiggle randomly through trees. This trail system is made for children.
I would not ride these trails if I lived next door because riding an enduro bike on the road would be more fun.
Don’t waste your money driving there or paying to access it. Do not pay attention to what the map says about difficulty level.
If you read any review saying words like “challenging” or “intermediate”, they are lying. There is zero challenge here. …
Tim Ryan thanks viewers after finishing Bike MS ride
www.fox4news.com
Our friend Tim Ryan joined hundreds of cyclists for a two-day ride to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – North Texas Chapter. The former Good Day anchor and his team raised $3,000 during Bike MS.
‘Space City Sweeper,’ tasked with cleaning Houston’s bike lanes, back on streets after becoming clogged with debris
Adam Zuvanich | www.houstonpublicmedia.org
The $147,000 miniature street sweeper purchased last year by the City of Houston broke down after a few uses and had to be sent back to the manufacturer for repairs. City workers now pre-clean bike lanes of heavy debris before using the machine.
As the City of Houston gradually expands its network of bicycle lanes, it purchased a miniature street sweeper last year so it could keep those lanes clean.
The task has proven to be difficult for the Madvac LS175, which Houston Public Works dubbed as the “Space City Sweeper” in response to a community naming contest. The machine became clogged with dirt and debris after its first few uses last fall and had to be sent back to the manufacturer for repairs, according to public works spokesperson Erin Jones.
The mini sweeper returned from a months-long hiatus in April and has since …
Upcoming Rides
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PW – Tuesday Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday Night EH Ride Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC Tue/Thurs PM Ride Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
TUE Group Ride | MTHCC Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
CA Tuesday WLY-TCJ-Clay Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM …
Upcoming Events
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May 9 6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Bike Ride A 30 mile ride through Las Colinas May 11 6:00 Mesquite Casual Ride A casual, moderately paced ride through Sunnyvale and Mesquite May 11 6:30 PM Downtown Gelato Ride May 13 9 AM Easygoing Ride Social, slow-paced, no one left behind ride May 14 9:00 AM Sunday Roll Flower Mound Monthly traveling version of the Sunday Roll
USAC Race Weekend 2 This Weekend!
Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com
Last weeks TNR was a blast and we have Sprints and Keirins at TNR tomorrow! Then it’s another big weekend with HPI Elite Keirin and Junior/Masters Scratch Championships along with Round 1 of the Atomic TT Series and mass start racing… Check the Calendar for more!
May Events
5:45pm Tues May 9th – TNR Krazy Keirins & Super Sprints 8:30am Sat May 13th – Atomic TT #1 p/b Hammertime ProShop 8:30am Sun May 14th – HPI Energy Services Super Sunday #2 5:45pm Tues May 16th – USAC TNR p/b Trek & Taco’s a Go-Go 5:45pm Tues May 30th – TNR Bunch Races …
‘Excitement On a Well Beaten Path’ Southern Tier East to West
By S. Crocker | www.crazyguyonabike.com
New Waverly TX – Navasota TX
Monday May 8, 2023 Packed up and moved out on a grey morning, and the ‘extra’ humidity is back…
Blazed into Navasota, hit the library, did a bunch of internet stuff. Just as I was finishing up, a thunderstorm rolled in… now we wait and see how the rest of the day plays out.
I’m hoping to camp at a spot just outside of town.
It appears the Navasota RV park is permanently closed… ;( bummer
Tour du Rouge Day 2 Beaumont, Texas
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To Sulphur, Louisiana
Tour du Rouge "Day 2" "they said you will love the tailwind" …..what they don’t tell you is that you have to go 70 miles into a headwind and costal cross winds before you get to it but yes it was worth it TDR
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Texas Biking from Twitter
How can multiple witnesses say the driver was speeding and he walks out of police custody after killing someone? https://t.co/AULMfPAwbo
— urbanist (@JRDNLTHMS) May 8, 2023
Top 20 Festivals & Events This Week in Houston: May 8 to 14, 2023https://t.co/iUsEsryA13 pic.twitter.com/DIZyQbODNV
— 365ThingsInHouston (@365_Houston) May 8, 2023
On your mark, get set, go! ????????? Challenge each other to a friendly family bike race or obstacle course during National Bike Month to get your hearts pumping and your competitive spirits soaring. Let’s see some finish-line pics! #BikeMonth pic.twitter.com/dCdoBMrUqX
— Play Frisco – Parks & Recreation (@PlayFrisco) May 8, 2023
This week in #AustinMobilityNews
— ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) May 8, 2023
? Street closures downtown this weekend for the 108th Paramount Theater Gala
??Participate in Bike to Work Day
? Try Transit to Cheer on Verde and Black
Find out more ? https://t.co/lmdAhzdNVw pic.twitter.com/e4UHXjWXxT
Last week, The @5CornersDist hosted a Community Bike Ride with Precinct One in collaboration with the TIRZ 25 Hiram Clarke/ Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority, TIRZ 9 South Post Oak, 5 Corners Management District, and Houston City Council District K. pic.twitter.com/BSQRdr8MEs
— Harris County Precinct One (@hcpct1) May 8, 2023
Our first-year MSU racer Dusan Kalaba (from Serbia) won the varsity men criterium race and the varsity men individual omnium this past weekend at the 2023 2023 USA CYCLING COLLEGIATE ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) May 8, 2023
Congratulations!!! pic.twitter.com/pJAHasBIzZ
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event SAKOB Summer Series – 2023 Series (All 4 Races) SAKOB Summer Series – 2023 Series (All 4 Races) at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/an2l6uySPwhttps://t.co/4h6mrTMxs3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 9, 2023
SAKOB presents 2nd Annual SUMMER SERIES
Sunday, June 4, June 25, July 16, Au… https://t.co/VGjOUB6Ka4
New Event SAKOB Summer Series – 2023 Series (All 4 Races) SAKOB Summer Series – 2023 Series (All 4 Races) at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/an2l6uySPwhttps://t.co/4h6mrTMxs3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 9, 2023
SAKOB presents 2nd Annual SUMMER SERIES
Sunday, June 4, June 25, July 16, Au… https://t.co/3IH3Ht0quB
New Event SAKOB Summer Series – 2023 Series (All 4 Races) SAKOB Summer Series – 2023 Series (All 4 Races) at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/an2l6uySPwhttps://t.co/4h6mrTMxs3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 9, 2023
SAKOB presents 2nd Annual SUMMER SERIES
Sunday, June 4, June 25, July 16, Au… https://t.co/kKi8CPCldp
New Event SAKOB Summer Series – 2023 Series (All 4 Races) SAKOB Summer Series – 2023 Series (All 4 Races) at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/2qPiILoYErhttps://t.co/4h6mrTMxs3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 9, 2023
SAKOB presents 2nd Annual SUMMER SERIES
Sunday, June 4, June 25, July 16, Au… https://t.co/bCg2TYEz0u