Texas Biking News August 31st 2020
2 cyclists killed in separate Austin crashes within minutes of each other
Britny Eubank | www.kvue.com
Both crashes occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, one on Ben White Boulevard and the other on Lake Creek Parkway.
AUSTIN, Texas — Two cyclists were killed in separate crashes in Austin last week, on the same day, within minutes of each other.
The first accident occurred on Thursday, Aug. 26, at approximately 10:26 p.m. on Lake Creek Parkway and the U.S. 183 frontage road. Police said the preliminary investigation indicated that 32-year-old Travis Larsen was riding a bicycle eastbound on Lake Creek Parkway when he …
Austin police identify bicyclist who died in northwest Austin collision
Billy Gates | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police identified the man who died in a collision while on riding his bike Wednesday night in northwest Austin.
Police say Travis Larsen, 32, was riding a bicycle when he ran a red light at the intersection of Lake Creek Parkway and U.S. Highway 183 and collided with a silver 2013 Toyota Corolla traveling southbound on the frontage road around 10:25 p.m.
Police say the driver of the Corolla stopped to …
38th Annual Moonlight Cruise Sat night/Sun morn, 2020-09-06 2:00 AM
dougmc | bicycleaustin.info
The date for the 38th Annual Moonlight Cruise is approaching … this coming Saturday night, with the ride itself starting (wheels down) at around Sunday morning, 2020-09-06 02:15 CDT, starting at the middle of the James Pfluger pedestrian bridge, near Riverside and Lamar.
That said, with COVID-19 in full effect, the ride is not really cancelled, but … it’s toned way down. The annual ride doesn’t really have leaders per-se, just a set route that people ride, so … if somebody wants to show up and ride the route at the normal time, that would be great. (I have no idea how many might do this, but … the appropriate COVID-19 precautions would …
August 2020 has been rough on Central Texas cyclists …three dead.
dougmc | bicycleaustin.info
Austin police identify bicyclist who died in northwest Austin collision 08/26. The victim was Travis Larson, age 32.
Bicyclist killed in crash near Austin airport, medics say 08/03. The victim was 41 year old Miguel Angel Rodriguez.
Manhunt under way for suspect after 1 killed in hit and run in Williamson County 08/30. I have not found a name for the victim yet. …
28 Ways to Enjoy the San Antonio River
EMILY GUAJARDO & CLAIRE WINESETT | www.sanantoniomag.com
Whether you’re in the mood for casting a line or cycling the trails, there’s fun at the river for tourists and locals alike
Cycle the Trails Start amid the bustle of downtown near Main Plaza or hop on the trail at the Blue Star Arts Complex and follow the Mission Reach trail for close to 10 miles each way, planning stops at four of San Antonio’s five historic missions along the ride. Each mission is about 2.5 miles from the next and the trail offers views of tall grasses, birds and other wildlife.
Olga Galindo, a member of the San Antonio Cyclones Cycling Club, says the Mission Reach is one of the club’s favorite spots because of its vast hills, protected nature and the friendliness between cyclists on the trail. “It’s …
Georgetown, TX – Bicycle Crash on Ronald Reagan Blvd Claims One Life
www.jrlawfirm.com
Georgetown, TX (August 31, 2020) – An automobile accident reported in Williamson County claimed one rider’s life on Sunday morning. On August 30, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of an auto accident on Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
Reports provided by authorities show that a man was riding a bicycle on the right shoulder of Ronald Reagan Boulevard when a vehicle entered over into the shoulder and struck the man near the intersection with County Road 239.
The rider was fatally injured in …