Texas Bicycling News – August 3, 2023

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From Austria to Austin Woom Bikes Will Have The Whole Family Zooming

By Lola Hagopian | austin.com

Training wheels are out and woom bikes are in! woom, A global bike brand was started in Austria but open its U.S. headquarters in Austin in 2014. This weekend they’re opening up their showroom for a family-friendly back to school extravaganza, you don’t want to miss it! Keep reading to learn more about the bikes themselves and the upcoming event! …

Update on Brays Bayou trail west end
by u/ultimate_ed in bikehouston

TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUMS AT BRECKINRIDGE PARK • Aug 1 2023 • Richardson, TX

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Categories » Men Cat 1/2/3/4 Master 40+ » Men Cat 3/4 » Men Cat 4/5 » Men Cat P/1/2/3

12-year-old who was riding her bike dies after crash with truck, Southlake police say

By Nicole Lopez

A 12-year-old riding her bike was killed after a crash with a pickup truck Thursday morning, the Southlake Police Department said in a news release. At around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Southlake police and fire crews responded to the 100 block of Davis Boulevard about a major accident involving a white Chevy pickup truck and a 12-year-old girl riding a bicycle. The truck was traveling northbound on Davis Boulevard, while the girl was riding her bike on the sidewalk adjacent to the street, according to witness reports. When the truck turned …

Sharing Spaces: Cyclist accuses driver of assault

By: Michelle Lorenzo | www.kristv.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Many incidents involving drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians on Corpus Christi roads have resulted in injuries, hospitalizations, and even deaths.

Some unfortunate events were created unintentionally. However, according to local cycling groups, a situation which harmed a person on a bike wasn’t an accident at all.

In light of an alleged assault, Coastal Bend cyclists are uniting with the hope of change.

"We just need to be kind, we need to …

Showdown with Pegasus Cycling – COMMENTARY – Tuesday Night Crit – Masters – 8/01/2023

Honest Tree | www.youtube.com

We entered the last race as heavy underdogs to the Pegasus Cyling team, as they occupied 1st and 3rd in the standings. It was a weird race for me!

Sam made a very nice video of the race which shows many things which mine doesn’t. Including the early attacks in the first 3 laps.

From Strava

Thursday Bexar County, Texas

Eduardo Salas

Comfort Ride Kendall County, Texas

Dina Christal

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New Event

Canyon Endurace On Atascocita – Walden – Huffman Route

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My bike ride start time gradually is getting later each time. Today I started at 8:50 AM even though I wanted to start about 20 minute earlier. Maybe to tomorrow I can everything together and begin earlier. My Canyon Endurace was the bike for today’s ride on my Atascocita – Walden – Huffman route. I left out a few streets before leaving Kingwood compared to the typical ride on this route. After the previous rides this month I thought a shorter bike ride was in order. The average distance is 34.6 miles but today I biked 33.31 miles. The week now totals 155.74 miles and the month 108.33 miles (14% of my 800 mile goal). I’m slightly ahead of the pace to reach that goal. I need to average 25.8 miles per day and I’m averaging 36.11 miles per day. No rain allows me to ride each day so far and the forecast says that could last a week or more. My yard is crying out for water though. I saw another cyclist in Kings River on Water Point Trail. I finished at 11:38 AM before it got real hot. Weather: Start 88 degrees, 70% humidity, dew point 76.6, a few clouds, wind S 4 mph; Finish 96 degrees, 52% humidity, dew point 75.0, partly cloudy, wind S 6 mph.

8-3-2023 SportTracks 2023 Rides Summary Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
8-3-2023 SportTracks 2023 Rides Summary Atascocita-Walden-Huffman

Texas People On Bikes – August 2, 2023

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Video: Child in stable condition after being hit by car while riding bike in Orange

Author: Lupita Villarreal | www.12newsnow.com

ORANGE, Texas — A child is in stable condition after being hit by a car while riding his bike.

The incident happened at N. 14th St. and Cordrey Ave. in Orange.

Captain D. Myers tells 12News the child was hit by a car while on his bike.

The child was transported to the hospital in stable condition and the driver did stop at the scene.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

Editorial: Onus on TxDOT to get Broadway corridor project moving

Express-News Editorial Board | www.expressnews.com

It was the Texas Department of Transportation that brought a city plan to create a “complete street” configuration on upper Broadway to a grinding halt 18 months ago.

It is the TxDOT’s responsibility to get the project moving in a way that honors the will of San Antonio voters. More specifically, it is the responsibility of J. Bruce Bugg, the San Antonio banker and chair of the Texas Transportation Commission who cited fears of congestion in quashing the project in January 2022, to find a way forward.

Let’s take a step back: In 2017, San Antonio voters overwhelmingly approved the city’s bond package, which included a $42 million plan to redevelop a stretch of upper Broadway from Interstate 35 to Burr Road.

This plan would have reduced traffic lanes from six to four, but it would have doubled sidewalks from 4 feet to 8 feet and created a separate 5-foot bicycle lane. This is the idea of a complete street — something that …

BIKING, FOOD, FUN, AND MORE Sun City CRIT in El Paso

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Start planning your road trip to West Texas for the third annual Sun City CRIT in El Paso’s San Jacinto Plaza on Saturday, September 16. The free, family-friendly event invites cycling enthusiasts, spectators, and the community to enjoy the special return of the USA Cycling Series in Downtown El Paso.

Join the arrival of world-class cyclists and professional teams racing in an all-day cycling competition. Registration for the event is open now through Thursday, September 14, by 5 pm.

Prospective participants may register in more than 10 categories depending on level of experience and age. Category winners will receive cash prizes and awards. …

Temple Christian Outreach looking for bike donations to help those in need

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The program helps people get to their jobs during this excessive Texas heat

‘It’s been a part of my recovery’ | Temple Christian Outreach recycles bikes to the unhoused

Author: Sydney Dishon | www.kcentv.com

The organization is in desperate need of bike donations to help the unhoused on a new path to life.

TEMPLE, Texas — Temple Christian Outreach in Temple, Texas is in desperate need of bike donations to help the unhoused in the community. Their goal is to make it easier for people in their program to get to work in the heat.

But it hasn’t always been the easiest ride for DFW veteran Michael Bursey.

“I was homeless, and I had a relapse,” Bursey said.

Thanks to Temple Christian Outreach, Bursey’s life shifted in a new direction.

“This came to be my main place to be because of Caitlin and the whole crew here,” Bursey added. "I didn’t have a car, and so she gave me a bike, and so I rode my bike to work for a

From Strava

Best crit yet Houston, Texas

Philip Shama

Pulled out with one to go to watch the finish. Finally starting to come around

Memorial Park Crit 123 – 3rd Houston, Texas

Chase Collins

Fire from the gun tonight! Knew Lucas and Wolfgang would be the ones to watch and sure enough we rolled a 3 man break halfway through the race. Ran out of gear (and talent) as we ramped up the sprint but still stoked on a podium with a few pro roadies

Active cycling ride to say “hasta pronto” Carlos Katy, Texas

Active Cycling

CCC……Superflying the leeve Fort Bend County, Texas

jack snider

new bike day! Austin, Texas

Monica Merced

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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

Up Twice Mount Railroad Overpass On Timber Forest Drive

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South today on the second bike ride in August. I stayed west of Lake Houston on the Atascocita – Balmoral – W Lake Houston Pkwy – Walden route. The last time I biked this route was June 15th and the third time overall. The route became available once the railroad overpass on Timber Forest Drive south of Greens Road opened earlier this year. That railroad overpass falls into the mountain category and I rode up twice today. It wasn’t one of my faster average speed rides. I think my legs are tired. Maybe a shorter ride tomorrow will help. With 2 37+ miles rides in August I’m slightly ahead of the pace to reach my 800 mile goal.

8-2-2023 SportTracks Rides Summary Atascocita-Balmoral-W Lake Houston Pkwy-Walden
8-2-2023 SportTracks Rides Summary Atascocita-Balmoral-W Lake Houston Pkwy-Walden

The hot weather continued with the forecast calling for 100+ later today. I rolled out at 8:45 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia bike and finished at 12:03 PM. This route doesn’t lend itself to refiling my water bottle so I used my CamelBak. There was some water left when I finished and it was still cold, thankfully. Weather: Start 85 degrees, 73% humidity, dew point 75.5, fair, wind SW 4 mph; Finish 95 degrees, 48% humidity, dew point 72.2, partly cloudy, wind N 4 mph.

I saw another cyclist on Timber Forest Drive north of Madera Run Parkway riding the opposite direction.

The Blue Lagoon looked inviting from outside of the fence looking in.

Cervelo Caledonia Looking Longingly at the Balmoral Lagoon