Texas Bicycling News August 8th 2017
Local Doctors Give Away Bicycling Helmets for Kid’s Safety
By Joe Hyde | sanangelolive.com
SAN ANGELO, TX — The physicians of the Concho Valley County Medical Society want to help ensure the safety of local children by giving away free bicycle helmets Saturday, August 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunset Mall Community Room, during the Sunset Mall Back-to-School Celebration.
The Concho Valley bicycle helmet giveaway is part of a statewide effort — Hard Hats for Little Heads — launched by …
Sunday morning ride through downtown
adventureclubsa.com
Come join us for a Sunday morning bike ride through downtown. We will ride by the Alamo, La Villta through King William, Market Square and Main Plaza and then to the Blue Star for Brunch.
Members: Free
Where: Friendly Spot – Southtown area Non Members: Free
Address: 943 S Alamo St. Meeting Place: At Event Location
Location Website: Link Meeting Address: Same as Event Location
Meet Loc Website: n/a Meeting Time: 8:45 AM
Location Phone: (210) 224-2337 Parking Cost: $0.00
Start Date-Time: 08/20/2017 – 9:00 AM Reg. Deadline: 08/20/2017
* End Date-Time: 08/20/2017 – 11:00 AM
UPDATED Countdown Timers/Active Transportation Bike and Ped RE-BID
www.texasbids.net
Owner Solic Number: IFB 2400 ELL0036
Status: bidding Report: 7925164
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
Scope: Provide and install pedestrian countdown timers.
Notes: All requests for explanations or clarifications must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Office by no later than 1:00 PM, one (1) week prior to the solicitation due date. Submissions may be made via email to erika.larsen@austintexas.gov, or via fax at (512) 974-2388. The Contract shall be in effect for a term of 18 months. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement. …
Public input sought for Paso del Norte Trail master plan
Pablo Villa | www.elpasotimes.com
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation wants to give El Paso County residents a way to explore and experience their region in a safe, healthy manner.
To do that, the foundation is crafting an extensive master plan for a 50-mile linear hike-and-bike trail that would stretch from San Elizario in the Lower Valley to the New Mexico state line in the Upper Valley.
The project — known as the Paso del Norte Trail — is being touted as a way to make …
Bicyclist Injured After SUV Attempts to Exit H-E-B’s Parking Lot
By Maura Ballard | sanangelolive.com
SAN ANGELO, TX — Shortly after 3:30 p.m. today, a white 2013 Ford Explorer attempted to make a right hand turn from the HEB parking lot onto Ave N, when the car collided with a nearby bicyclist headed towards the Sherwood Way intersection.
San Angelo police officers and …
Video: Police identify victim in fatal bicycle hit-and-run
www.kcbd.com
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Accident Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department are investigating a fatal crash early this morning on the westbound access road of South Loop 289 near University Avenue.
Police have been able to identify 20-year-old Joshua Allen Noble as the victim of the crash who died at the hospital, according to Lubbock police.
At approximately 2:20 a.m., an officer was patrolling a car …
Video: Jacksonville police to start bike patrol following increase in burglaries
By Francesca Washington | www.kltv.com
JACKSONVILLE, TX (KLTV) – A rise in summer burglaries inspired one East Texas police department to add to their patrol units.
They’ve got two fewer wheels than your typical police patrol unit, but Jacksonville Police Chief Andrew Hawkes said mountain bikes could be the key to catching burglars in the city.
“We are getting killed on burglary of vehicles and burglaries,” Hawkes said.
Hawkes said burglaries are up 70 percent compared to this time last year. He said they are all …
Nicole: the biking, hunting and fishing lady
By George “GAR†Garza | www.lmtonline.com
This is a story about Nicole, the daughter of my good friends Mike and Soo Wong of Emperor Garden, whom I’ve known since she was a baby. She is now 22 years old and a student at Baylor Medical in Houston studying to become an ear and throat surgeon.
Every year Texas 4000 selects Texas students for an 18-month program designed to cultivate the fight against cancer. Texas 4000 empowers each student to raise $4,500, ride over 4,000 training and course miles with his or her team, volunteer 50 hours in the community and play an active role in planning every aspect of the ride to Alaska by attending meetings and …
EP Cyclists Tuesday’s Ride
EP Cyclists | www.facebook.com/epcyclists
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/895097759866531840
Join us & @houstonpolice w/ other partner on this celebratory ride for #3ft #Explore #Houston Billboard Campaignhttps://t.co/K6sBul7KlU pic.twitter.com/cElIJTBb4V
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/894986006872571904
Get ready to roll back to school with this refresher on how to fit helmets on little heads: https://t.co/1rfGbI5pvj pic.twitter.com/UiTZaYRSuT
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 8, 2017
This is @StefanRothe in Austin, Texas, listening to the #Globalnewspod while cycling and taking a selfie. #Multitasking. Thank you, Stefan pic.twitter.com/6wAkkPD7aR
— Jackie Leonard (@JackieLeonard01) August 8, 2017
Can't wait! https://t.co/JwUpFLAzY1
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 8, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic – Sealy, TX https://t.co/KOzPtOuCtShttps://t.co/qPU3YG8aDJ
This charity b… https://t.co/bCQPXmRnti
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 8, 2017