Texas Bicycling News Friday – May 10, 2024
Mepham graduate turned Baylor student to take on cross-country bike ride with fraternity
By Jordan Vallone | www.liherald.com
Not everyone can say they’re planning on driving across the United States in a car — and far less can say they’re making the journey on two wheels, instead of four.
Nicholas Zuzzolo, 21, of Bellmore, is preparing to do just that. A 2021 graduate of Wellington C. Mepham High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, he will be making a cross-country trip on bike next month, alongside dozens of other young men his age, while taking part in a “Journey of Hope,” through the Ability Experience.
The Ability Experience is a philanthropic initiative of Pi Kappa Phi, the fraternity that Zuzzolo is a member of at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. The philanthropy was founded in 1977, and strives to …
Deadly crash involving bicyclist shuts down southbound 183 in East Austin
Author: John Diaz | www.kvue.com
Officials expect extended delays as they investigate the crash
AUSTIN, Texas — A deadly crash in East Austin has all southbound lanes of US 183 shut down near Highway 290, according to officials.
Austin-Travis County EMS reported the deadly crash just before 4:30 p.m. Friday after a vehicle and bicycle collided. ACTEMS said an adult was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details on the crash are limited, but ACTEMS and Austin police want the public to avoid the area with extended delays expected as they investigate.
“We really are seeing the art bike parade as a community celebration."https://t.co/ouhTLWUFMO
— Houstonia (@HoustoniaMag) May 10, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 10, 2024
Commuting to the @EnergyCorridor area on Bike to Work Day? Join this ride! https://t.co/ohPwGu7HBi
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) May 10, 2024
Also, we passed original goal so I raised it again. Let’s keep going. https://t.co/7ndmqDfITG pic.twitter.com/k6EcGJvCqH
— Aaron N. Chamberlain ? (@elmachuca) May 10, 2024
May is National Bicycle Safety Month. ? If you see a bicyclist, please drive with extra caution & share the road.
— ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) May 10, 2024
Keep bicyclists safe by:
? Slowing down
? Giving driving your full attention
? Driving sober
? Making room
Learn more: https://t.co/hMoIICFUD9#BikeSafetyMonth pic.twitter.com/sL8Ji3KYes
Get ready to ride, Houston! ???? May is Bike Month, and we’re thrilled to announce the reopening of some of our BCycle stations. Let’s celebrate the joy of cycling and explore our beautiful city on two wheels! #bikemonth #houstonbcycle #bcycle #cycling #houston #htown #htx pic.twitter.com/D6adQGzdDQ
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 10, 2024