Texas Bicycling News for January 25, 2024
I live in Houston without a car. No, I’m not crazy.
by Gwen Howerton | www.chron.com
Everybody says Houston is unwalkable, and they’re not wrong. But I still manage.
My bike at the “We Heart Houston” sign at 8th Wonder Brewing in East Houston
I could see the bus from three blocks away.
I’ve learned to look past the blinding headlights as I crane my neck.
It’s getting closer, one stop away. I pull out my phone for my ticket and grab my groceries. But as I look up, the bus whooshes past me in a red, white and blue whirl. The driver didn’t even see me.
I assessed my options: I could walk home with my two bags of groceries, which would be at least 30 minutes in the dark. I could wait for the next bus, which would theoretically come in 15 minutes. Or, I could admit defeat and call an Uber, an option of …
Resaca City Bike Tour to take place February
by: Alejandra Yañez | www.valleycentral.com
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Benito Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to the seventh annual Resaca City Bike Tour.
Michelle Guerra Velez is the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and said the event is family friendly. She said the tour gives residents the opportunity to see the landmarks throughout the historic city of San Benito.
The event will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday Feb. 17 at Heavin Memorial Park. Individual riders will be charges a fee of $35. Groups of six riders will be charged $30 each. …
Resaca City Bike Tour to take place February
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 25, 2024
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Laredo police seek help in electric bike theft case
www.kgns.tv
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – The Laredo Police Department is reaching out to the community for help in identifying an individual connected to the theft of an electric bicycle. It happened at El Metro near the 1300 block of Farragut Street on January 7, 2024.
A surveillance image of the subject in question has been released, and authorities are urging anyone with information on the individual’s identity to come forward. The Laredo Police Department is particularly interested in tips related to the incident, as the investigation progresses.
Community members who may have witnessed the theft or have pertinent information are encouraged to contact Laredo Crime Stoppers at (956) 727-TIPS. An alternative method for submitting information is through the Crime Stoppers P3 App, specifically under “Subject ID.” When providing tips, reference case number #24-0056.
Anyone providing information leading to the identification of the person may be eligible for a cash reward.
Video: Texas M.S. 150 returns to College Station in April; volunteers, participants can sign up now
By: Chris Talley | www.kxxv.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Over the course of two years, 15 ABC’s Chris Talley has seen the huge crowds The Texas M.S. 150 brings to Aggieland.
Michelle Compain, the Director of Development with Bike M.S. says the organization is ready to return for a third year to College Station.
“It’s our 40th anniversary of the ride this year," Compain said.
"We’re looking at making things bigger and better and we cannot pull this off without volunteers.” …
Southern Tier El Paso to New Orleans
By Cortney O. | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 14:Del Rio to Fort Clark Springs: Unremarkable day into an area currently in the news Thursday January 25, 2024, 36 miles (58 km) – Total so far: 487 miles (784 km) We were happy to leave Del Rio, but heavy fog kept us in town until 11am. So we grabbed a big breakfast at Skillets before heading out.
Today was a short ride to the towns of Brackettville and Fort Clark Springs. We took some backroads out of Del Rio before rejoining Hwy 90. Not much to say about this ride except the shoulder was decent, the traffic was bad, and the Border Patrol and local police were out in full force.
This region has been in the news lately. Eagle Pass, a community 45 minutes away has been taken over by state governor to control border crossings and the supreme court recently outlawed the use of razor fences along the border.
It seems everyone …
Pop A/B – PM died – Karoo2 Richardson, Texas
Arthur Westover | strava.com
First outdoor ride in a long time. Now with look-style pedals, so I had a hard time getting clipped in relative to normal. We didn’t go that fast, and I can’t say the legs were great, but it was great to get out and ride outdoors. Stopped at Whole Foods with a few of the guys to chat afterward.
Still trying to troubleshoot my Karoo2 related to distance when linked to the powertab hub. Unfortunately my PM died. So still need to some more troubleshooting.
Active Cycling Thursday (make-up) ride Katy, Texas
Edgar Active Cycling Shop | strava.com
Many riders showed up!
Estrenando Ride ?? Active Cycling Thursday Katy, Texas
Mafer Pinder Caraballo | strava.com
Thursday Afternoon Gravel Ride with Jhonny (Started with some of the steepest climbs in the area and then finished riding some of the normal routes) Bandera County, Texas
David Patterson | strava.com
