I ticked off the remaining compass point riding south on the Atascocita – Balmoral – W Lake Houston Pkwy – Walden route. My Cervelo Caledonia carried me under an overcast sky starting at 9:45 AM. I rode through a couple patches of mist but no rain. The last time I rode this route was June 27th covering 38.47 miles and today I rode 38.37 miles. The challenge on this route is the two “climbs” up the railroad overpass on Timber Forest Drive. Thankfully the wind came at my sides. I stopped for a few minutes at the Blue Lagoon but no one was in the water. I made the u-turn at W. Lake Houston Parkway after riding there with mostly a tailwind. That meant a headwind on the way back. My legs had a tough time into the wind. I stopped at the Chevron station at FM1960 for a snack and rest my legs for the last 8 miles. I didn’t follow the same streets today compared to the last ride. I finished at 1:14 PM. Looking at my AXS.SRAM.com ride report I made 45 rear derailleur shifts more than a typical ride. I reclaimed a Strava Local Legend on Kings Crossing North (2:38) and a PR on Mont Chemin de Fer (2:00).
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AUSTIN, Texas — A cyclist is dead after they were allegedly hit by a vehicle early Wednesday morning in South Austin.
According to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS), the incident happened just before 1 a.m. at 5500 S. Congress Ave., not far from Stassney Lane.
First responders said a driver crashed into an adult cyclist, who was injured and later died on scene. …
A 10-year-old girl was hospitalized Wednesday morning, September 4, after crashing into a car. The girl collided with the vehicle in front of her school in New Braunfels.
New Braunfels police responded to the scene around 6:55 a.m. at the 2600 block of FM 1101 at Kowald Lane, in front of Freiheit Elementary. Officers were told there was a collision between a child on a bicycle and a vehicle, according to a news release.
At the scene, officers learned that a black sedan traveling on FM 1101 had stopped at a crosswalk when a 10-year-old girl on the bicycle struck the back driver’s side door, according to the release. As a result, the student …
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A project aimed at enhancing pedestrian, cyclist and bus mobility along a stretch of downtown Austin is set to wrap construction this fall, city transportation officials said at the Austin Urban Transportation Commission meeting Tuesday.
The city of Austin and CapMetro partnered on the upgrades on Trinity Street and San Jacinto Boulevard, with the complete project corridor running from Cesar Chavez Street to East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Those improvements kicked off last month and are expected to wrap in November, officials added Tuesday.
Monday to the west, Tuesday to the east and today I rode north. The sky looked damp as I rolled out at 9:47 AM on my Lynskey Helix bike on the New Caney – Roman Forest Blvd – Oakhurst route. The previous time I rode this route was August 12th though Strava did not consider that a matched ride. I did alter the first 3 miles from the usual streets when I bike north extending the time in Hunters Ridge Village before crossing Northpark Drive into Elm Grove Village. The typical distance for this route in 2024 is about 35 miles and today I rode 35.62 miles. My legs felt good pedaling the Lynskey to the north despite a headwind and after making the u-turn at Roman Forest Blvd. I rode through Tavola West watching for changes since the last ride; more narrow homes completed and the recreation center now has two buildings taking shape. The clouds changed to a lighter gray by the time I rode south through Valley Ranch, Briar Tree, and Oakhurst. The flood control project in Briar Tree looks finished and ready for rain. The week stands at 123.82 miles and September is at 136 miles or 16% to the 866 mile goal. I have a small lead in the pace to the goal: 136 vs. 115.5. Tomorrow I’m thinking of biking south to complete the compass points.
August 31st, 2024 — CEDAR PARK, Texas – A dirt mountain bike trail on the northeast side of Cedar Park has been a favorite of hikers and bikers for years. It’s also been a well-kept secret. The secret’s out now that the city is nearly finished building a paved, mixed-use trail that will connect the city and expand access for recreation and mobility to everyone. The trail runs beside the North Fork of Brushy Creek. Creeks and streams are beautiful to look at, but also prone to flooding. CBS Austin Chief Meteorologist Chikage Windler found out how constructing a creekside trail can be a challenge. …
Eastern Iowa cyclist Larry Ritland is kicking off a 26-day trip to Texas to honor two women who served in WWII.
SHARON CENTER, Iowa (KCRG) – An Iowa man is starting a 26-day bike ride across the country to shine the spotlight on two women from Iowa who served during World War II.
Gleanna Roberts and Beverly Jean Moses were part of the Women’s Air Force Service Pilots or WASP program during the second World War.
76-year-old Larry Ritland will be riding his bicycle from Sharon Center, near Iowa City, all the way to the National WASP Museum in Texas to honor Roberts and Moses.
Vietnam veteran Larry Ritland departed Welsh Church Cemetery, north of Sharon Center, on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, for a 26-day legacy bicycle ride terminating in Sweetwater, Texas. The purpose of his ride? To pay tribute to women who served as Airforce pilots in WWII (WASPs). …
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bradley Todd Dye, 64, of Amarillo, Texas, on August 24. He was born in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1959 to Bill and Yolanda Dye.
Brad grew up in Texas and was a standout football player at Claude High School. He continued playing after graduation, at Tarleton State University, before moving to California where he completed his bachelor’s degree at Cal-State Long Beach.
It was in California he started a family, while working as a computer and network field engineer in aerospace and transportation. He continued in the field after moving back to Amarillo in 2005. He enjoyed the support of the staff he worked with in recent years at Thirty-Nine 23 Management.
Brad cherished time spent with friends, playing golf or darts, or listening to live music. He was passionately dedicated to training, when possible, for the 24 Hours in the Canyon Marathon Bike Ride to support the Cancer Survivorship Center. He was an active member of the Hillside Christian Church in Amarillo. …
The Woodway Public Safety Department said a suspect was arrested less than 24 hours after the incident.
WOODWAY, Texas — One person is in custody after an alleged hit and run in Woodway, according to the Woodway Public Safety Department (PSD).
According to Woodway PSD, officers and medical personnel responded to a call of a severely injured cyclist on Aug. 29. The cyclist had reportedly been hit by a vehicle which then fled the scene.
Officers found a side mirror from the vehicle at the scene, said the department.
The Woodway dispatcher who fielded the original call about the cyclist later received another …
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 15901 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) service road around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday.
The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to the Houston Police Department (HPD) Vehicular Crimes Division, Sergeant Y. Ramirez and Officer D. Thompson reported that the male was on a bicycle traveling northbound on the service road when he was struck by a vehicle of unknown make or model, also traveling northbound. The vehicle did …
