Texas Bicycling News Wednesday – June 12, 2024
Bicyclist files lawsuit against city of Houston after hitting pothole, suffering serious face injuries
Bryce Newberry, Reporter – Ahmed Humble, Digital Content Producer | www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – EDITOR’S NOTE: While blurred, the photo of the cyclist’s injury depicted in this story is still quite graphic. Viewer’s discretion is advised.
A cyclist who suffered serious injuries after hitting a pothole filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston, claiming the street where it happened was previously reported but still was not fixed. …
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2024
Sul Ross bicycle rodeo to feature obstacle course, safety education
bigbendsentinel.com
TRI-COUNTY — Bicycle riders of all ages and experience levels are invited to attend a free bicycle rodeo this Saturday, June 15, at Sul Ross State University in Alpine.
The event, 9 a.m. to noon, will feature an obstacle course and vendors. TxDOT and Alpine Police Department staff will be onsite guiding riders and sharing safety tips for bicycle road safety. (Enter at the Briscoe Entrance #2 by the Briscoe Administration Building.)
Riders should bring their bike, helmet, and water bottle. A limited number of bicycles, scooters, and helmets will be made available for use if attendees do not have them and would like to participate.
“Sharing the rules of the road and …
Body found at construction site in Fort Bend County, sheriff’s office investigates
www.fox26houston.com
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office officials are investigating after a body was found at a construction site.
Authorities received a call around 1:16 p.m. to a site in the 6900 block of FM 361 on Tuesday after workers found a body in the drainage ditch.
Preliminary information from Fort Bend County law enforcement reports the person was a possible victim of an auto-pedestrian accident and a bike was found nearby along with debris from a vehicle.
Officials are continuing to investigate the scene. We will update this article as more information becomes available. …
The master plan calls for expanding the disc golf course, dog park and creating a new mountain bike hub.
Texas 4000 bike through Paducah to fight cancer
Carly Dick | www.wpsdlocal6.com
PADUCAH — Cyclists with the nonprofit Texas 4000 for Cancer stopped by Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital Wednesday, on the 19th day of their 4,000-mile bike ride, to tour the Mercy Health – Paducah Cancer Center.
Texas 4000 for Cancer is an organization made up of University of Texas at Austin students who raise money to fight against cancer. Every year, students ride bicycles from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska, raising $4,500 each before setting off for the journey. …
Superflying the leeve Fort Bend County, Texas
jack snider | strava.com
Spinning with some real cool cats
Farewell Boot Ride Houston, Texas
Amy Schendel | strava.com
Thanks so much to everyone that came to ride with me tonight! Special thanks to those of you that started coming to this ride in 2020. I will be forever grateful to you for that.
Wednesday Training Ride San Antonio, Texas
Eduardo Salas | strava.com
