Texas Bicycling Action – July 20, 2024

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Video: 2024 Bike MS Cactus and Crude event to raise awareness on Multiple Sclerosis disease

By Armando Gomez | www.cbs7.com

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Bikers in the Midland community gathered together at the Apache Corporation to participate in the Bike MS Cactus and Crude event to raise money to find a cure for multiple sclerosis disease.

Multiple bike riders came to this event to ride their bikes to Lubbock.

It symbolizes that they want to honor the people living with this disease called Multiple Sclerosis.

It’s a two-day experience across the flat desert terrain of West Texas and pedal to the finish line at English Newsom Cellars in Lubbock.

Their goal is to fundraise money to eliminate the disease.

“Hopefully one day we can have a ride for fun and not have to worry about raising money because we will find a cure and we are …

Fatal accident in Bridge City leads to intoxication manslaughter arrest

By Keagan Smith | www.orangeleader.com

A fatal accident early Friday in Bridge City claimed the life of a man from Orange and resulted in one arrest. A press release from the Bridge City Police Department said BCPD received a 911 call around 1 a.m. on Friday about a possible vehicle crash in the 1300 block of FM 1442/West Roundbunch. Officers arrived on scene and found a dark colored 2005 Honda Civic in a ditch. The driver of the Civic, 32-year old Britni Martin of Bridge City, struck a person riding a bicycle. …

The Victoria Generals get their trikes back

Carolina Astrain | www.crossroadstoday.com

VICTORIA, Texas – UPDATE: As of 5 p.m. Saturday both trikes have been returned to the baseball team.

Original Posting

The Victoria Generals want their trike back.

The collegiate baseball team, which includes young athletes with major league aspirations, posted on their social media page about the alleged theft of two trikes.

As of 3:11 p.m. Saturday, one of the two trikes were returned.

A trike bike is built on a three-wheel cassis, with one wheel up front and two in the back.

“Someone decided to come and take them while we were at away games,” the organization wrote in the post. “We know who took them and would like them back.”

The team wrote they would accept the trikes back with no questions asked, also requesting that the trikes be left at Riverside Stadium’s gate.

Afternoon Gravel Ride Houston, Texas

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Videos of Hurricane Beryl downed trees

Lunch Ride Katy, Texas

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Urban Loop (made some friends too) San Antonio, Texas

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Tour de ‘Hoods with El Jay and KevinM Harris County, Texas

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Downtown via the east side, back via WOB and NW Passage

Scrambled legs Longview, Texas

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Always an awesome event. New chain day

Started with the MCC Saturday group and added a little extra with a smaller Goldilocks group Sugar Land, Texas

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Texas Bicycling News Friday – July 19, 2024

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Tour De Paris Tomorrow (07.20)

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The 40th Annual Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally is Saturday morning, July 20, at 8:00, starting at the Love Civic Center. The Tour de Paris features multiple routes tailored to rider’s skill levels. These include the 14 and 24-mile off-road on the Northeast Texas Trail and the 22, 35, 57, 68, and 80-mile county routes. Each route has rest stops and support. They finish at Love Civic Center with a hamburger and fruit smoothie. Interested parties wanting to register can do so at tourdeparis.org or call the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce at (903) 784-2501.

Man on a mission

by Stevon Gamble | www.texarkanagazette.com

Mark Townsend keeps an eye on the traffic as he pushes his bicycle onto Texas Boulevard on Friday morning, July 19, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. Townsend, who said he has been to Mexico and is heading north, is pulling a small trailer that bears the message, “Jesus is comming [sic] soon.” The Seattle native said it is “time for everybody to tighten up.” (Staff photo by Stevon Gamble)

New Braunfels advances Dry Comal Creek Trail plan

By Shaheryar Khan | communityimpact.com

New Braunfels is advancing on the Dry Comal Creek Trail master plan, a 5-6 mile multipurpose trail project designed for recreational opportunities and to connect key areas of the community.

The details

The trail project is a greenway extension organized into four phases based on location, topography and roads, according to official city documents.

Segment 1: Landa Park to Walnut Avenue (0.91 miles, 10’ wide concrete trail).
Segment 2: Little League Loop Field to Walnut Avenue
Segment 3: Altgelt Lane to Loop 337/Little League Loop Field
Segment 4: Solms Park to Altgelt Lane

Some of the trail amenities, according to city officials, include: …

Bellmead Police investigating alcohol-related crash that killed a 67-year-old bicyclist

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The man that was killed has been identified as Dennis Welch, who died after being hit on Sunday, July 14.

BELLMEAD, Texas — Three people were arrested in an alcohol-related crash in Bellmead that resulted in the death of a 67-year-old bicyclist, according to Bellmead Police.

On Sunday, July 14, police say a crash involving a 14-year-old that was behind the wheel resulted in the death of Dennis Welch, 67. The 14-year-old, whose name was not released, had a 10-year-old passenger in the car at the time of the crash. The 14-year-old was taken into custody and charged, according to police.

As police continued to investigate the crash, they arrested two other suspects, both from Bellmead. …

Texas Bicycling News Thursday – July 18, 2024

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Mobility councils support extensive lane conversions despite concerns

by Dylan Ebs | www.austinmonitor.com

A proposal to convert a lane on every city-owned main road into a bus or bike lane within five years has received support from mobility advocates, who passed a recommendation calling on City Council to consider the plan.

Backed by Safe Streets Austin, the CityLeap plan looks to decrease the number of cars on the road by converting lanes on arterial roads – those with two or more lanes in each direction – for protected use by bikes and buses. Advocates hope the plan will help the city reach its goal of increasing the percentage of trips made by public transit and other carless modes to 50 percent by 2030.

During a joint meeting between the …

Memorial Park MTB Speed Challenge Series – Houston, TX

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UPDATE ON THE RACE: So we are going to have to postpone the first race that was going to be scheduled for this Thursday. And most likely from the looks of it and weather forecast this weekend. We will more than likely have to postpone race number 2 next Thursday. We are not cancelling the races. We are just postponing them a few weeks back. So MPC can get the park back in working condition. As many of you obviously know, the park was hit hard by our mean friend Beryl. This is from MPC. At this point, we have no clear timeline on when the Bayou Wilds trails will be safe to reopen. We …

Tour de Paris set for 40th running Saturday

By Evan Grice | theparisnews.com

While most cyclists can only dream of competing or riding in the Tour de France, the city of Paris has the next best thing.

Saturday morning the landmark 40th edition of the Tour De Paris, with festivities set to begin at 8 a.m. at the downtown plaza.

Lamar County Chamber of Commerce tourism director Becky Semple said that as of Wednesday afternoon, the total estimated registration total is hovering around 600 riders, but there is no shortage of optimism that the number will rise before the start of the race.

“It’s been a weird year to say the least,” Semple said. “Last year we …

Texas cyclists in Williams Lake en route to raise cancer awareness

Ruth Lloyd | www.wltribune.com

Twenty-two youth and their support riders and drivers stopped in at Boitanio Park to visit with children’s daycamp participants and staff.

The youth are all cyclists taking part in the world’s longest charity ride from Texas to Alaska with the mission to “share hope, knowledge and charity in the fight against cancer.”

The group rode from 100 Mile House on July 10 and were overnighting in Williams Lake and had ridden over the Duffy Lake Road to connect with Highway 97.

The following night the group was scheduled to …

Check Out this Wild Footage of Texas Off-Road Cycling Trail

Eric Ryan | newstalk1290.com

Experience the Thrill of Dallas Parks’ Off-Road Cycling Trails on a Perfect Summer Day

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a beautiful summer afternoon spent exploring the off-road cycling trails of Dallas Parks. Imagine yourself hopping on your bike, ready to conquer the rugged paths that wind through nature’s finest scenery. …

Bike MS ride celebrates 35 years in Permian Basin

By B. Kay Richter | www.mrt.com

Lynbee Klein’s experience with the Bike MS ride (Cactus & Crude Ride) came approximately 12 years ago when she met someone diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at her church.

“He is the one that connected me when the job position was open with the MS Society,” she recalled.

As one of the organizers of the event, she said that this is the 35th anniversary ride within the Permian Basin.

“We have a lot of corporate oil teams,” Klein said during a phone interview with the Reporter-Telegram. “I would say that about 75 percent of our riders are from the Permian Basin area.”

For Saturday’s ride, Klein said there are about 200 riders who are registered to participate this year. …

Video: WFISD, TxDOT teach kids bike safety as Hotter N’ Hell race approaches

by: Aaron Gonders | www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Wichita Falls is largely a cycling city because of the Hotter n’ Hell Hundred. With the bike race just around the corner, more bikers and cars will crowd city streets, meaning it’s the perfect time for Tish Beaver with TxDOT and the WFISD to teach kids proper bike safety.

“The younger we can catch those folks and influence them as soon as possible, the better,” Beaver said. “In fact, when the young people are on their trikes or their training wheels, that’s almost the best time to get a hold of them and teach them new things because it’s not so stressful.” …

Evening Ride Harris County, Texas

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Texas Bicycling News Wednesday – July 17, 2024

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El Paso cyclists advocate for better maintenance of the city’s bike lanes

by Lizabeth Dueweke | www.kfoxtv.com

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Cyclists in El Paso have a lot to love: year-round sunshine, mountainous terrain, and of course, lifelong friendships. As enthusiasm for the sport grows, the city says it’s investing in its bike infrastructure.

KFOX14 spoke with Anna Mesa-Zendt, El Paso’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, who said when the city first adopted its bike plan almost a decade ago, El Paso had just 140 miles of bike lanes. Today, that number stands at 450 miles and continues growing.

"We set the goal in 2016 to become one of the …

Fun things to do in Midland this Saturday

By B. Kay Richter | www.mrt.com

From participating in an annual bike event for multiple sclerosis to enjoying a classic car auction to dancing in the park; here are three fun things to do in Midland this weekend.

Bike MS: Cactus & Crude Ride 2024

Participants can expect to enjoy a full two-day experience across the desert terrain of West Texas and pedal to the finish line to English Newsome Cellars in Lubbock. Along the way, riders can take photos of cacti, a sunrise as far as you can see, and enjoy ice cream when stopping to rest in Klondike.

According to organizers, the hardest part of this ride isn’t the desert heat or miles — it’s leaving the incredible memories you’ll make with friends as participants come …

TxDOT will host “Bike Roadeo” to raise biking safety awareness

By Madison Haxton | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – TxDOT Wichita Falls is partnering with the Wichita Falls/Wichita County Public Health District to create a “Bike Roadeo” experience at WFISD’s Summer Camp.

Designed for children ages 6-12, the event will provide bicycle and safety education as well as free helmets for those located in the Wichita Falls area. Eligible students located near Scotland Park and the surrounding neighborhoods are strongly encouraged to join, as the area is considered high-risk for cyclists.

Karel Davis, Health District representative, will teach an …

iCan Shine: week-long bike camp in Harker Heights

By Jana Lynn Kilcrease | kdhnews.com

HARKER HEIGHTS — Thanks to a partnership with Variety Texas Children’s Charity and the city of Harker Heights, the city’s recreation center is the site of the week-long iCan Shine Bike Camp, which ends Friday.

Grant money makes this program possible and the participants said it’s “the best.” The program addresses the significant gap in opportunities for individuals with disabilities to independently ride a …