Starting September bike rides on a different mount, my Trek Marlin 8 Gen 2 MTB. Rolling out at 1:12 PM I headed to the greenbelt trails. What better bike to ride the trails than a MTB. As I rode the trails there was plenty of evidence of the tree damage and destruction from Hurricane Beryl almost 2 months ago. Thankfully the trails were clear except for one spot along Mills Branch Drive where a section of concrete was gone. Not sure what caused that. A number of other people were out on their bikes too. The weather was decent but humid and the 9 mph wind was slowed by the trees when I rode on the trails. It wasn’t a long ride coming in at 12.26 miles but it moved the Trek Marlin to 101 miles since I bought it in May this year. My goal for September is 866 road miles which equals 28.9 miles every day. Today was short of that but better than zero.
The bike rider is in critical condition, according to authorities, and the truck in question has not been identified.
SAN ANTONIO — A man is in critical condition after a truck hit his bike without stopping and rendering aid, according to San Antonio police.
At about 10:32 p.m. Friday night, police say a man was trying to cross the street on his bike around the intersection of Historical Highway 90 and San Joaquin Street. A truck then hit the rider while he was trying to cross. Authorities say the truck failed to stop and render aid.
The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Police have not released if they know what the truck looks like or anything about the suspect. The investigation continues.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The community is invited to the free Children’s Bike Safety event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Northeast El Paso Sam’s Club parking lot.
The event, which is sponsored by the University Medical Center and Sam’s Club, will kick off with a bike safety class featuring stations and courses taught by certified cycling instructors and injury prevention specialists who will allow children of all ages to learn about the importance of laws and safety when riding bikes, according to a news release sent by the City of El Paso.
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Benbrook to Cresson Labor Day Ride – 8am Start
Mon, September 02, 2024 8:00 AM
Benbrook Ball Fields, 1891 Winscott Rd, Benbrook, TX
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, September 03, 2024 7:30 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, September 03, 2024 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, September 05, 2024 7:30 AM
155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp Thursday Edition 7:30 and 8am
Thu, September 05, 2024 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Toils of Tolar
Sat, September 07, 2024 8:00 AM
Tolar High School, 301 Rock Church Highway, Tolar, TX
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake – Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, September 07, 2024 8:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
Francisco “Panchito” Garcia, age 55, of Muleshoe, Texas, died Thursday, August 29, 2024 in Plainview, Texas. He was born November 17, 1968 in San Juan, Texas to Arturo and Irene (Basquez) Garcia.
Panchito rode his bicycle for thousands of miles all over Muleshoe. He never met a stranger and loved to talk, sing and laugh. Panchito enjoyed all kinds of Spanish music, especially Los Bukis and Temetarios. One of his favorite things to do was helping his “brother” Beto at the junkyard and washing Beto’s pickup. Panchito had recently been able to travel with family and had even seen Tigres del Norte and Bronco on one of his trips. He was a free spirit and loved taking care of his dog, Rocky. Panchito is now reunited with his sister, Leti and his parents. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Leticia Garcia and Gloria Hilda Navarro. …
After two rides getting interrupted by moisture I wasn’t optimistic about today’s bike ride. As I walked the Cervelo Caledonia outside water was dripping from the house roof and patio umbrella. The driveway was damp and but walking out there I felt no rain or mist falling. The ride was on. The Atascocita – Huffman – Walden route was the plan. Two goals from the ride: 5 miles to reach my August goal of 904 miles and 35 miles for a 200+ mile week. The first goal looked easy but the second one was iffy as I looked at the overcast sky. Riding through Elm Grove Village, Sherwood Trails Village, and Bear Branch Village I went through some small patches of mist. But the streets became dry and I pedaled on. I wasn’t sure if I would see other cyclists but I saw 2 on FM1960 as I rode east. On Fairlake Lane I saw 2 more and as I made the left turn onto Old Atascocita Road a group of 8 or more approached and passed me. I peeked over the railroad crossing to look for more but that was all for the rest of the ride. The NE wind fought me on the way to the u-turn on Old Atascocita Road at Sheldon Services but when I headed back to FM2100 the tailwind made riding easier. The western horizon clouds were gray but not menacing. In Huffman I turned west on FM1960 enjoying the tailwind all the way to Atascocita Shores Drive. Riding south to make the loop through Walden the clouds didn’t look overly moist. I rode the Atascocita Hike and Bike Trail from Farmingham Road to Kings Park Way and saw the west clouds looking darker. I pedaled faster. I didn’t want to ride in the rain. Back in Kingwood I took a different route to the greenbelt trail under W. Lake Houston Parkway. I finished the ride at 11:16 AM. Both goals accomplished: 934.7 miles for August and 201 miles for the week.
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Friends of Northaven Trail will host bike and helmet checks at four locations throughout the day Sept. 7. Bikers can enjoy free Howdy Ice Cream while getting a bike and helmet safety check.
The four locations include Edgemere from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Semones Family YMCA from noon to 1:30 p.m., Royal Park from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Pensive Trail Head from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
A Plainview native is set to pound the pavement on his bike to help fundraise for childhood cancer research.
Cris Salinas is taking part in his fifth year of riding his bike for the Great Cycle Challenge, a nationwide cycling fundraiser hosted by the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. During September, Salinas plans to bike 400 miles and raise $1,000 for research, which will be an increase from last year’s goal of 300 miles for $500.
“[What] I hope that people get from it is where they …
CapMetro began the rollout of its revamped all-electric bike system last month, which includes an all-electric bike fleet, more docking stations and a new rental app. All stations are expected to be fully installed later this fall.
CapMetro BikeShare, formerly known as MetroBike, is an upgrade in part of a plan to expand the e-bike system from 76 stations to over 300 in the Austin area over the next 10 years. Although installation is ongoing, there are 10 new stations now available for use around the University, with three more still in the process of being added.
Mark your calendars for September 8, 2024, as Waco, Texas, gears up for what has become a cherished tradition for cyclists from all over Texas and beyond – the 39th Annual Waco Wild West 100. This isn’t just another bike ride; it’s a Texan tradition that combines the thrill of cycling with the charm of Waco. Whether you’re coming from the bustling streets of Dallas, the vibrant scenes of Austin, or beyond, the journey to Waco is worth every mile. …
Growing up in East Texas, my brother and I rode our bikes along endless piney woods roads day after day for years. Our favorite trek took us through sleepy neighborhoods and across the railroad tracks to The Falls convenience store, where we spent our allowance on Snickers bars and Dr Peppers. Time spent on that Huffy 3-speed were days well spent. Flash forward 40 …
The Midwestern State University Cycling team got off to a hot start for Fall 2024 in the 43rd Hotter’N Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls.
Veteran pro rider Dušan Kalaba of the Mustangs was second in the Men’s Pro/Cat 1 criterium race, and freshman Blake Keeling from Tyler, Texas, took second in Men’s Cat 4/5 in both criterium and mountain bike races. Juan Carlos Flores was first in the men’s Cat 2 mountain bike race, and Jadiel Moreno was third in the Men’s Cat 3-4 criterium.
The MSU Cycling women’s team also has some new talent, led by Emma Kasza-James from Wisconsin, who took …
