Texas Bicycling News – June 7, 2023
Local cycling community reels from tragic loss of Lisa and Charles McBride
by: Markeshia Jackson | www.texomashomepage.com
CLAY COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — The Wichita Falls Cycling Community is remembering their friends Lisa and Charlie McBride. While they grieve they’re also hoping to change the narrative between motorists and cyclists.
“I met Lisa when we were six, seven years old,” family friend Mark Pinson said. “We raced BMX bikes when we were younger together.”
“For me personally, they were always a friendly face,” family friend Becky Raeke said. “I knew that they were like superstars in the world of running and biking. They were people that cared deeply about everybody else and were always thinking about everybody else, and they were just wonderful to be around.” …
1 person is dead after a box truck struck a bicyclist
by Karina Hollingsworth | ktxs.com
ABILENE, Tx — 28-year-old Richard Charles Simmons lost his life Saturday around 5 a.m. after being struck by a box truck as he rode his bicycle. The accident occurred on East Highway 80 near Bandera Park St.
The accident is the first fatality this year on the roadways in Taylor County.
Traffic officer Greg Young says the Abilene Police Department is working to make the roads a safer place.
“No matter what mode of transportation whether you’re on foot, bicycle, …
Outreach and Community Engagement Manager – Biking Program – Houston-Galveston
Love to Ride Houston, TX | www.ziprecruiter.com
Job Description We are looking for someone who can do outreach and community engagement with businesses, project stakeholders, and people across the 8-county Houston-Galveston region. While most outreach will be done remotely, in the ideal world you’d to be located the Houston-Galveston area as there may be opportunities to attend in-person events.
The program is a fun, month-long biking encouragement program ("the Biketober Challenge") which will run in October 2023. The aim is to engage businesses, organizations, existing riders and new riders and …
Denton replacing 60 signs after misprint prohibits bikes, skateboards, skates in parking lots
By Christian McPhate | dentonrc.com
A red circle with a red line crosses over images of a bicycle, a rollerblade and roller skate and a person on a skateboard on what appear to be fairly new signs on street corners around the downtown Square in Denton.
Underneath, the signs read, “Vehicle and toy devices prohibited on sidewalks and parking lots — City Ordinance 2004 187.” …
Video: 97-year-old Midland man is still staying active and volunteering
By Chase Cochran | www.cbs7.com
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -The average retirement age in the State of Texas is 65 years old. Some folks spend the remainder of their days traveling, fishing, or just relaxing at home.
Others take a more active approach to their twilight years.
At 97 years old one could be forgiven for taking a well-deserved rest from work.
But Maurice “Maury” Bonecutter prefers to stay active.
“I still ride my bike four miles a day, I still drive,” said Bonecutter.
Not only that but Maury still goes out of his way to serve the community,
“He works four days a week in our Meals on Wheels kitchen helping us package and prep for Meals on Wheels deliveries, then he also spends one day a week, working at the West Texas food bank,” said Tracy Renton. …
Bear Creek Crit Houston, Texas
Michelle Yoder | strava.com
Faster than Last – solo chill Harris County, Texas
Thomas Anselmi | strava.com
Wednesday Evening Gravel Ride Harris County, Texas
Jason Wipf | strava.com
Bear Creek week 5 women’s open Houston, Texas
Pamela Ferguson | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Fighting cancer one mile at a time ??https://t.co/fnivkUTQPv
— UT Austin (@UTAustin) June 7, 2023
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 7, 2023
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— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) June 7, 2023
Saturday 6/10/2023 The Bagel Ride
— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) June 7, 2023
7:30am ride start
Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753
59mi (94km). Store stop at 24mihttps://t.co/jxjs3GHCgY
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 7, 2023
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 7, 2023
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 7, 2023
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 7, 2023
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 7, 2023
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 7, 2023
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 7, 2023