Texas Bicycling News Monday – August 26, 2024

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Tandem biking brings thrill to visually impaired riders on local trails

By CHARLIE HARDWICK | www.theleadernews.com

Every first Saturday of each month in Stude Park between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., one might witness a dozen or more visually impaired or blind bicyclists cruising down the Heights hike and bike trail. Don’t be alarmed, they have help. The Lighthouse of Houston along with their partners, Achilles International, sponsors these monthly tandem bike rides, followed by a breakfast social. This activity affords the blind and visually impaired an opportunity to experience the excitement of zooming down the Heights hike and bike trail with the help of a sighted copilot occupying the front seat. …

Man’s body found near shell casings and a bicycle and southwest Houston

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Tour de Groves bike ride postponed due to road construction, will return next year

By Mary Meaux

GROVES — A charity bike ride tour that raises money for various causes while showcasing the sights in Groves and Southeast Texas is canceled for this year. Barbara Edington, organizer of Tour de Groves, said it was an extremely tough decision to make to cancel this year’s ride but it was necessary for the safety of the cyclists. The annual event usually takes place in October, starting in downtown Groves, up to Port Neches Riverfront Park, to Sara Jane Road and to …

Suspect charged with Intoxication Manslaughter in crash that killed bicyclist

by Scott Lawrence | www.kfdm.com

Silsbee — A 39-year old driver is charged with Intoxication Manslaughter in a crash that killed a bicyclist in Silsbee, according to information the Silsbee Police Department provided to KFDM/Fox 4 News.

A judge set bond at $500,000 for Kendrick Sapp. He was arrested Saturday and taken to jail.

Silsbee Police Chief Shawn Blackwell identifies the victim as Kevin Gould, 53, of Silsbee.

Police say Gould was riding his bicycle on FM 418 in Silsbee at about 3:15 p.m. Saturday when police say Sapp, driving west in a 2015 Jeep Renegade, struck him in the 15000 block of FM 418 . Gould died at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation by Silsbee PD.

Husband and wife duo pedaling to raise money for Texas Mamma Jamma Ride

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On any given weekend, Leonor “Leo” and Hawk Harris are racking up the miles on their road bikes for fun and for good causes.

This year, the husband and wife duo will once again hit the streets of Taylor and ride 70 miles in support of the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride. The Texas Mamma Jamma Ride raises money to support the Lone Star Circle of Care’s Big Pink Bus, which is a mobile mammography program that provides services across Central Texas.

Leo’s mother was diagnosed with …

DPS Recognizes Courageous Acts at August PSC Meeting

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… UNIT CITATION AWARD:

In October 2009, the Texas Department of Public Safety Bicycle Patrol Unit (Capitol) began as a pilot program under the Texas Highway Patrol with six Troopers. After their initial training, the Unit’s first deployment was at a college football game, where they apprehended a suspect involved in a stabbing at a tailgate party. This incident would solidify the Unit’s place in the department.

Since becoming a full-time unit in 2016, the Bicycle Patrol Unit is now the go-to Unit to separate opposing crowds during rallies, protests and general gatherings across Texas. Today, the Bicycle Patrol Unit remains the premier Unit at the Capitol Complex, providing highway patrol duties, community policing, complex security, training and school visits. The Unit has also been deployed outside of the Capitol Complex to assist other law enforcement agencies with high-profile events across the state. The Bicycle Patrol Unit exemplifies teamwork, professionalism and dedication. Their presence at community events, schools and neighborhood gatherings has fostered positive relationships and promoted safety awareness.

In recognition of their hard work and dedication, the Bicycle Patrol Unit–including Guy Hoffman, Dorian Turner, Michael Telles, Gabriel Macias, Tony Rico, Burke Wray, Ramiro Brito, Andrew Meyer, Thomas Goodson, Jason Galaviz, Tim Gage, Jose Montemayor, Nick Salzer, Steven Smallwood, Jesse Chambers, Marvin Maiten, Michael Reisen, Joseph Osborne, Brandon Zellous, Joseph Stuart, Nathaniel Head, Adrian Castillo, Joshua Delagarza, Bryan Fife, Evan Nazareno, Marcos Damian, Paul Martin, and Scott Brackelsberg—is awarded the Unit Citation.

Upcoming Rides

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Trek Sugar Land Telfair Loop Wednesday, August 28, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

The Boot ReReBoot Wednesday, August 28, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Hump Day Ride with NWCC Wednesday, August 28, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, August 28, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

PSR Fast Legs Wednesday, August 28, 2024 @ 7:30 PM

MCC Thursday Morning Habanero Ride Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

Trek West U Bridges Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Bridgeland Ride 2.0 Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Morning SBux Crew – Manvel (51) Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

Trek West U | Beginners (THU) Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

MCC – SPECTATORS THURSDAY NIGHT RIDE Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

New Magnolia Brewing Co. Bikes and Beers Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Harvest Green – Zone 2 Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

MCC Sienna ride up Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:05 AM

Ta Bueno Taco Social Ride Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

JL SMACKDOWN THURSDAYS (PAPER CLIP) Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride Friday, August 30, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

JL FLASH FRIDAY (PAPER CLIP) Friday, August 30, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

PSR Friday Night Social Ride Friday, August 30, 2024 @ 7:30 PM

TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT) Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

Zube Saturdays with NWCC Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

R3- 38 mile Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

46 Mile Route (Rollin Pearland route) Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

R3 Ride 33 Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Spring Creek Greenway 36 miles Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

SCN Saturday Morning Ride Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

MCC Coffee Ride – Block House Coffee_Modified Sunday, September 1, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

Sunday Starbucks Ride with NWCC Sunday, September 1, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

UBG Sunday Sunday, September 1, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

JL Sunday Recovery (Pearland route) Sunday, September 1, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

R3 – Labour Day Fun 30 Monday, September 2, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Labor Day UBG Burger ? & Beer? Ride Monday, September 2, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

R3 – Labour Day Fun 50 Monday, September 2, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Morning SBux Crew – Watts/Camp Sienna/Heritage Park Monday, September 2, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

JL MONDAY POWER HOUR (PAPER CLIP) Monday, September 2, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

Mtn Bike Monday San Antonio, Texas

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Training with the ladies Houston, Texas

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Battling Clouds and Road Rash: A 38-Mile Journey

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Last week before heading to Wichita Falls for the HH100 all the rides went south but today I am back to my typical route directions. I chose the New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch route mainly because of the distance to help reach my August goal. Along with the direction change the weather changed. Lots of clouds and lower temperature with the threat of rain. I rolled out at 9:42 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia bike. The road rash on my left knee from the Saturday crash was stiff but it didn’t take long for me not to notice pedaling. I kept an eye on the clouds. To the north it looked blue sky with a few white puffy clouds but to the south gray clouds and no blue. I was afraid the rain might catch me so no stops. A few sprinkles landed as I rode through Oakhurst. When I made the u-turn at Kingwood Drive on the way back the clouds thinned and didn’t look like rain. After I finished at 12:47 PM it tried to rain at my house but I think I sweated more moisture than rain fell. The temperature was lower at the finish (81) than the start (86) probably because of the clouds. I rode 38.2 miles bring August total miles to 772 leaving 132 to reach my goal.

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Texas Bicycling News Sunday – August 25, 2024

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Hotter’N Hell ride comes to close but not before riders chill to pedal-mettle music

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Temperatures remained in the hundreds this week as the 43rd annual Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred kicked off in Wichita Falls.

The last cyclist in the Endurance Ride crossed the finish line Saturday evening amid a slew of events that started earlier this week and will continue Sunday.

The Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred began Thursday with the consumer show and registration at the MPEC. …

43rd Hotter’N Hell comes to a close

by: Aaron Gonders | www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL)— Most of those who traveled to Wichita Falls for the Hotter’N Hell Hundred most likely left for home after the famed endurance ride, which might be a little early. Before the 43rd Hotter’N Hell’s official curtain call, two more events still needed to take place. One of which wasn’t even a cycling event. Instead, it put the mountain bike trails to use for those on foot, like Larry Filer, a trail run veteran.

“I’m a runner, and I love running,” Filer said. “It’s kind of my passion, and getting out here and being able to kind of experience it, it’s a lot of single track. The trees are real close in, and so you …

Investigation ongoing after elderly man dies following bike crash in Williamson County

Author: Kelsey Sanchez | www.kvue.com

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Authorities are asking for the community’s help after a 79-year-old died following a bicycle crash.

The crash happened on Saturday, Aug. 17 between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. along FM 2338 near Fisher Road in Andice, which is about 15 miles northwest of Georgetown.

When emergency crews arrived, they found an injured elderly man. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.

It remains unclear what caused the crash and hope someone may have any evidence that can lead to answers.

Officials are asking anyone who traveled in the area at the time if their vehicle has a camera system and may have captured the incident.

If you have information, you can call the sheriff’s office at 512-943-1311

Tough Kookie’s Pedal Out Childhood Cancer cyclists ride for a cure

TRACY GLADNEY | tylerpaper.com

TEXARKANA, Texas – The Tough Kookie Foundation hosted the Pedal Out Childhood Cancer on Saturday at Spring Lake Park to kick off the upcoming month of September, Childhood Cancer Month.

Cyclist Samuel Prewitt was diagnosed with leukemia in the eighth grade and fought bravely for five years.

He said it has been a long journey, and he has experienced challenges in life, but not quite like this one.

Prewitt also said it is difficult to talk about what he has endured because it is so hard to put it into words.

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Texas Bicycling News Saturday – August 24, 2024

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Hotter’N Hell Hundred 2024

By Spencer R. Smith | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – One of the oldest and largest cycling events in the nation ‘heated up’ in Wichita Falls.

According to HHH, the cycling event attracts over 13,000 racers from across the globe to the Wichita Falls area.

Gallery of photos from the 2024 Hotter’N Hell Hundred:

Video: Hotter’N’Hell community supports cyclist with rare form of cancer

By Brayel Brown | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The Hotter’N’Hell Hundred is this Saturday.

It is one of the biggest cycling events in the country, bringing thousands of cyclists to Wichita Falls, but it’s not just about the bikes.

This event is also a way for cyclists to support one another.

Thousands of cyclists from across the U.S. will bike throughout our beautiful city for the big HHH event. Some even with a different motive.

We spoke to one cyclist who is fighting a battle with a rare form of cancer, and he said he has the cycling community behind him backing every step.

“I’m passionate about riding bikes. To me it’s my therapy for living life, and what I’m going through. It helps me a lot, and I have good …

Robert Kovar

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Robert “Bob” Ray Kovar, 79, of Leander, Texas, died Aug. 18, 2024, in an accident while bicycling. Bob was born on Dec. 3, 1944, in Taylor, Texas, to Daniel and Alice (Cuba) Kovar. He grew up in a large family with grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. He attended West End Elementary School and graduated from Taylor High School. Bob got his civil engineering degree from the University of Texas at Austin and immediately went to work for the Texas Department of Transportation.

After more than 30 years, he retired from TxDOT and pursued a very active life. He was an avid runner and bicyclist. Not only had Bob been a marathon runner, but he also supported friends by running in ultra-marathons. He participated in competitive bicycle races and in the last few years continued to participate in four of the major Texas rides. In addition, he was always working on projects, ranging from renovating the house he grew up in to working on classic sport cars. In later …

Charles Newton “Chuck” Jones, III

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Charles Newton Jones, III, known affectionately as Chuck or Chuckles, passed away on August 7, 2024, at the age of 75 in Seabrook, Texas. Born on April 28, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chuck lived a life marked by kindness and dedication to his community. He fought a courageous three-year battle against ALS. …

… Chuck made life-long friends wherever he was. Chuck was an avid tennis player, sailor and cyclist. When he moved to Houston in 1989, after 11 wonderful years in Tulsa, he took up salt-water fishing, where he forged a special bond with his son. After retirement, he began long distance cycling and completed the ‘MS-150’ and ‘Hotter than Hell 100’ many times. Chuck had a great love of motorcycles and enjoyed countless adventures with his friends in the BMW Motorcycle Club. …

Smith County

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This week, Tyler Maintenance will have a crew performing bridge maintenance on various bridges throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. A second crew will be performing ditch maintenance on various roadways throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Smith County construction projects updates: Legacy Trails Extension

Limits: Stewart Park to Peete Elementary
Contractor: THK Construction LLC.
Cost: $3.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2024

The contractor is scheduled to continue work on sidewalks this week. Work is only being performed inside the park. No lane closures are anticipated along Frankston Rd. This project consists of a hike and bike trail development that includes construction of a 12-foot wide shared-use paths.

Cyclist Fatally Injured in McAllen Traffic Accident, Investigation Underway

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A cyclist has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a vehicle in McAllen, prompting local authorities to issue new safety warnings for cyclists and drivers alike. In a tragic turn of events, a cyclist died following a collision with a vehicle in McAllen, highlighting ongoing road safety issues in the city. Details of the Incident

The accident occurred at approximately 8:37 PM at the intersection of Jonquil Avenue and McColl Street. McAllen Police responded promptly to the scene, where they found the cyclist critically injured. Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to a local hospital, the victim sadly passed away due to his injuries. Driver’s Role and Police Investigation

The driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities by providing a full report. The McAllen Police Department is …

New Off-Road Series Comes to Texas in Autumn 2024

By Cycling West| www.cyclingwest.com

WATERLOO, Wisconsin (August 22, 2024) — Today, Trek announced an all-new off-road series in Texas, which will kick off this fall with a three-race slate.

The Texas Off-Road Series (TORS) will follow a similar format to the Wisconsin Off-Road Series (WORS), which is one of the best-attended collection of mountain bike events in the country. The Texas series will center around the Houston and Austin markets, with cross-country, short track, and time trial racing formats and family-friendly festivities throughout the weekend, including live music, food trucks, camping, and more.

The excitement will begin with …