Texas Bicycling News Sunday – September 8, 2024
‘Cycling brought us together’: Texarkana couple gets married at the Waco Wild West Bike Race
By Cris Cordova | www.kwtx.com
A couple tied the knot right before leading Waco’s Wild West Bike Race
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – A Texarkana couple was married in front of 1,800 bikers at the Waco Wild West Bike Race.
15 minutes before the race, Stanley Woods and Bonnie Webb were married at the race’s starting line in downtown Waco. They were dressed in athletic wear made to look like wedding attire.
“When you’re on a bike it’s like you get to see the world in slow motion,” Webb said.
The couple met through cycling. Webb, new to cycling at the time, attended a group ride organized by Woods. Woods said that bond is what made them decide to get married at a bike race. …
68-year-old Texas cyclist dies after morning crash
Author: Ben Sawyers | www.wfaa.com
A 68-year-old man was killed while riding his bike in the 7700 block of West Vickery Blvd. FORT WORTH, Texas — A 68-year-old bicyclist has died after a morning crash, according to the Benbrook Police Department.
BPD says the accident happened around 8 a.m. Saturday in the 7700 block of W. Vickery Blvd. 68-year-old Charles Henderson was riding his bike when he was hit by a driver.
Henderson was taken to the hospital, where he died.
According to BPD, the driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with police. Police say no criminal charges are expected.
Video: ‘I’m not getting on another bicycle’: Woodway cyclist injured in hit-and-run
By: Kadence MaKenna | www.kxxv.com
A Woodway cyclist was hit by a driver on August 29. Police share bicycle safety laws with 25 News.
"I just remember lights coming and I’m screaming ‘help’, and that’s the last thing I remember,” Woodway cyclist David Whitten said.
70-year-old Whitten has been riding his bike in Woodway for more than 25 years.
On August 29, a driver hit him while riding down Woodway Drive.
“They don’t realize I’m on blood thinner, and when I got hit, I crushed my helmet, and that’s a …