Texas Bicycling News – April 29, 2024
Suspect sought in Lacy Lakeview bicycle thefts
by: Matt McGovern | www.fox44news.com
LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (FOX 44) – The Lacy Lakeview Police Department needs your help identifying a suspect in a series of bicycle thefts.
The department has noticed these thefts recently posted in the Lacy Lakeview Neighborhood Watch Facebook page, with who appears to be the same suspect in each case. …
San Angelo State Park Events For May
By Lucas Banda | sanangelolive.com
SAN ANGELO, TX — San Angelo State Park will host a series of public events throughout May, inviting guests of all ages to explore nature and wildlife in diverse and engaging ways. …
… Mid-month, on May 18, John Talley will lead a trail bike ride starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Burkett Trailhead. This event caters to both beginners and seasoned riders. …
City of Laredo to proclaim May as National Bike Month
By Jason Mack | www.lmtonline.com
The City of Laredo will host a proclamation ceremony on Wednesday, May 1 to dedicate May as National Bike Month.
Laredo is holding the proclamation to advocate for active transportation and bicycle safety.
National Bike Month will be celebrated through a partnership with the Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Active Transportation Committee and Bike Laredo. They will promote events include Bike to Work Day on May 17 and Bike to Work Week from May 13-19 along with other activities.
The National Bike Month Proclamation will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Blas Castañeda Park located at 5700 McPherson Rd.
Thousands of MS 150 Cyclists Roll Through La Grange for the 40th Annual Fundraiser
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Nearly 5,500 cyclists pedaled into La Grange Saturday for the 40th annual Texas MS 150. As of Sunday, April 28, The ride raised more than $7.5 million for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Riders departed from various locations in Houston and Austin early Saturday morning. The first large groups began arriving at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange around noon, where they were…
Pharr police provide update on fatal crash involving child on bicycle
by: Steven Masso | www.valleycentral.com
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Pharr police provided an update on a fatal crash involving a child who was riding a bicycle.
At 7:30 p.m. April 26, Pharr police responded to a call at the 700 block of E. Eller Street regarding an auto-pedestrian accident involving a young boy on a bicycle.
According to police, an accident investigation revealed that a male driver was backing out of an apartment complex and then proceeded to travel forward, eastbound, on Eller Street where the boy was riding a bicycle and was struck by the truck. …
CCFD rolls out new bike team during this year’s Buc Days Night Parade
Author: Bill Churchwell | www.kiiitv.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The writing is on the sidewalk!
The countdown to the Buc Days Rally Night Parade is on and families have already been out along the parade route on Leopard Street claiming their spots.
If the chalk markings on the street are any indication then you know this year’s parade will be packed.
Keep in mind that you can only use chalk and you can’t actually set up your area until after 5 p.m. on Friday. …
Taco Tuesday Rosa’s McKinney/Frisco https://t.co/Gupz74aliI #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 29, 2024
Thursday Road Ride https://t.co/Bb1FJz3oAm #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 29, 2024
Saturday Northside Ride https://t.co/6FDejjaM4X #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 29, 2024
Taco Tuesday Velvet Taco Allen https://t.co/5aF9E971D1 #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 29, 2024
Taco Tuesday North McKinney-Fuzzy’s https://t.co/GkesBdDGFB #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 29, 2024
New bike racks and air pump at Donovan Park, donated by @BikeHouston and @GreenMtnEnergy pic.twitter.com/g4D0M57eQR
— Emmanuel Núñez (@emmanume) April 29, 2024
Bike ride, abit of nature +/-13miles Sims Bayou, Hope Farms after https://t.co/E40vgtOyXw #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2024
Video: Pedaling towards a cure: Thousands converge at Kyle Field for Bike MS 150
By Donnie Tuggle | www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -Thousands of cyclists from across the Lone Star State made their way to Kyle Field this weekend for the Bike MS 150 ride, the nation’s largest fundraiser for multiple sclerosis.
The event, which generates millions of dollars for research and treatment of the disease, starts in both Austin and Houston before ending in College Station.
Jonathan Ross, a Houston-based attorney, has participated in the event more than a dozen times, becoming a …
Wounded vets at annual bike ride at George W Bush ranch
www.news-journal.com
CRAWFORD — Military veterans injured during their service were participating in former President George W. Bush’s annual Warrior 100K bike ride at his Central Texas ranch.
Three buses brought 52 soldiers Saturday to Bush’s Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford for the seventh annual 100-kilometer trail ride.
The nation’s 43rd president frequently says he admires veterans, and the country is fortunate to have had citizens willing to serve. He said he looked forward “to running them into the ground one last time” on his bike.
USAC Weekend Concludes with TNR… It’s time for Sprinters!
Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com
Our first USAC race weekend concluded with USAC TNR last week, this week it’s the turn of the sprinter folk! Also look out for the next installment of our world famous Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime ProShop coming in a few weeks! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements & photos.
Upcoming Events
6:45pm Tues 30th Apr – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night
6:45pm Tues 14th May – TNR Bunch Racing
8:30am Sat 18th May – Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime ProShop #2
6:45pm Tues 21st May – TNR Aussie Team & Mado
11am Sat 25th May – Intro to Track Class
6:45pm Tues 4th June – TNR Bunch Racing
11am Sun 9th June – Intro to Track Class
9am 10-12th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk1
6:45pm Tues 11th June – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night
9am 17-19th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk2
6:45pm Tues 18th June – TNR USAC Sanctioned
8:30am Sat June 22nd – Atomic Age Based TT Championships
8:30am Sun June 23rd – Super Sunday #2
6:45pm Tues 25th June – TNR feat. YCL Finals …
Upcoming Rides
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UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, May 1, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Hump Day Ride with NWCC Wednesday, May 1, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
CCC Wednesday Gravel Ride Wednesday, May 1, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot ReReBoot Wednesday, May 1, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
MORNING KICKSTART – THE WOODLANDS Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 5:30 AM
MCC – Spectators Thursday Night Ride Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
NMBC Thursday Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Stonebridge Thursday Intervals – Cimarron Loop Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
PW – Thursday Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Morning SBux Crew – Meridiana 51 Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
TREK WEST U | BEGINNERS (THU) Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
MCC Thursday Morning Habanero Ride Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 6:30 AM
Bearded Fox Social Ride – Weather?! Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Bridgeland Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Fast First Friday @ Spring Creek Greenway Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
JL Flash Friday Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 6:00 AM
Friday Morning retirees @ Pundt park Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 9:30 AM
Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
SCN Saturday Morning Ride Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Zube – basic 44 mile route Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Sunday Miles 3.0 RC1 Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
R3 Ride 33 Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
FOF L2P: B52 New Waverly Bethel Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT) Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
R3- 38 mile Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, May 5, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
MCC Sunday Blockhouse Coffee Ride Sunday, May 5, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Sunday Starbucks Ride with NWCC Sunday, May 5, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
FOF L2P: Magnolia – Chapell Hill – Navasota Sunday, May 5, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
26 MI Recovery Pearland Sunday, May 5, 2024 @ 7:00 AM