Texas Bicycling News Digest November 10th
Police: DWI suspect “almost killed†officers on bicycle patrol
by Action 4 News Staff      www.valleycentral.com
Officers on bicycle patrol were “almost killed†by a driver who was allegedly driving while under the influence.
McAllen Police Department was patrolling the downtown area of 17th Street on Halloween night when they heard tires screeching.
They then responded to the area, when they saw a driver of a 2014 Red Chevrolet “digging outâ€.
That’s when Neil Garza allegedly looked at the officer and then accelerated towards the officer in …
Bayou trails? Nice. Bayou loops? Way better.
By Andrea White      www.houstonchronicle.com
Good idea: Link the two sides of the bayous
Idea guy: John Haba, studio director at the design firm Gensler.
Idea: Hike-and-bike trails next to bayous are nice. But multi-purpose loops around our bayou system, with few stoplights or traffic crossings, would be even better.
Where the idea came from: As a cyclist and runner, Haba has logged 15,000 miles on the Buffalo Bayou bike trail alone. He doesn’t like cycling on the street. It’s not a fair fight: “Cars are huge, averaging 4,000 pounds. My bike and I are in the neighborhood of 175 pounds. The math is against me.”
He’s never been involved in an accident, he says, but “I’ve had enough …
Veteran’s Day ‘RIDE TEXAS’ to Assist Military Families in Need Cycling Marathon to Challenge Riders Nearly 600 Miles in 6 Days
KSAB-FM
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Wish for Our Heroes is pleased to announce the 4th annual RIDE TEXAS, which has become a 6-day, 586-mile cycling endurance event, that raises funds for Texas members of the United States Armed Forces.
The ride will began November 5th in Wichita Falls, and will conclude on Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) in Corpus Christi at Brewster St. Ice House in Corpus Christi (ETA 4-4:30pm). A total of 24 riders will cycle an average of 7 hours per day as a team, at a rate of 15-20 mph for more nearly 600 miles. The team will consist of veterans, combat-wounded heroes, and everyday citizens who want to give back to our troops.
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day – at Brewster Street Icehouse- to …
http://www.meetup.com/Make-Shift-Happen/events/218592284/
East Texas deputies keep honorable cause pedaling forward
by Michael Wesp Online Editor      www.ketknbc.com
Cooper, Texas (KETK) — Two deputies found themselves making a big difference in their small East Texas county over the weekend when they came across a struggling bicyclist.
Delta County Deputy Roque Villarreal said he and Deputy Marshall Lynch were on patrol Friday evening on FM 128 north of Cooper when they spotted a bicyclist. The man identified himself as Kevin Holzmacher. It appeared the man’s travel trailer hitch– carrying his dog — had broken.
What the deputies didn’t know is how their stopping to help would keep an honorable cause pedaling forward. Holzmacher is in the process of riding his bike from Long Island, New York to San Diego, California, to help promote the Wounded Warrior Project and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The bicyclist is …
Cyclists ride across Texas for our veterans
news4sanantonio.com      (Video)
SAN ANTONIO – In honor of Veterans Day on Tuesday, 24 cyclists are riding across Texas to raise money for Texas military members.
“Wish For Our Heroes” rode from San Antonio to Beeville on Monday.
It was just one leg of the six-day, 586-mile cycling marathon.
Monday’s riders took off from the Whataburger on Southwest Military near Pleasanton Road.
They’ll complete the last leg of the marathon on Tuesday when they ride from Beeville to Corpus Christi.
Tweets
RACE DH2014 MISSION TRAILS NOV 15
MTB RACE COURSE http://t.co/f26nVsSbvT— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) November 11, 2014
********* CX Under the Lights at Alkek is on Wednesday Night ********
Gates will open at 5:30 and Racing will… http://t.co/u5Vv8MTeDG
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) November 11, 2014
Friday – Bagel RIde
Hope you all can make the Bagel Ride, Friday!
Meet at Sierra Providence on Edgemere and… http://t.co/gmW6wmjdzh— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) November 11, 2014
Tour de Gruene was a success! High fives go out to @nfskate08 my teammate, @statewheels and team @jackandadams!!! pic.twitter.com/jp3I3DeBW7
— Julie Stupp (@SwimJules) November 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/thejurgy/status/531965939638497280
We will be ordering new apparel for the year! The attached pictures are sneak peaks of some of the apparel. The… http://t.co/EijzMsHO4d
— RUCT (@ricecycling) November 10, 2014
Houston Bicycle Museum Grand Opening November 15th! http://t.co/lrgMMllPxn @BikeHouston #cycling #museum
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) November 10, 2014
Pedal For Plenty, the 2nd annual FW bike-centric can food drive, has started and we're one of many donation sites… http://t.co/eo5W75pvVf
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) November 10, 2014
Congrats to our Bike Barn Cyclocross racer Venny Wilmeth on 2nd in Georgetown this past weekend! #txcx #629Racing #cross #podium
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) November 10, 2014
After the first weekend of CX, Texas is in the lead!
Thanks to everyone who raced and volunteered this weekend! http://t.co/0DtRxVM2YY
— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) November 10, 2014
On Day 2 of the Georgetown CX Festival, Hannah Ross took the win in Women's A, while Ashley Weaver took her 2nd… http://t.co/a4NI0zo2xr
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) November 10, 2014
Mark your calendars! Big weekend planned for Dallas Texas. @PlanoCycling and @CadenceCyclery hosting a two day demo! pic.twitter.com/J3UqrSUIcx
— Pivot Cycles (@Pivot_CyclesUSA) November 10, 2014
Our sincerest thanks to all of the RAT participants
This has been an amazing week. We are truly honored and… http://t.co/1FdQ60ijmp
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) November 10, 2014
Such an amazing weekend out. We just decided to keep going. pic.twitter.com/mP6kAOq2Ji
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) November 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/531843970167349248
Paul Bonds showing us how to ride the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival 250 feet sandpit. @ATXCXCup @ CXProject2015… http://t.co/DGiB7RvMkd
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) November 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/531810190082183168
Club results from @GTCXFestival day 2: a podium spot and 7 other top 10s. What a great weekend for our newest riders! #TXCX
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) November 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/danielcurtin/status/531780204231163904
How to teach a kid to ride using a balance bike http://t.co/JOuLyRQ35I pic.twitter.com/MBZYHBP6n0
— BikeRadar (@bikeradar) November 10, 2014
Cyclocross Nationals in Austin, Texas Jan. 7-11…no really, they're just around the corner. Here's all the info… http://t.co/0ByT9zbays
— Road Bike Action (@roadbikeaction) November 10, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Cyclo-cross Training Series at Alkek Velodrome – Houston, TX, Nov 12, 2014 07:00PM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Rd, Houst
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 11, 2014