Texas Biking News February 10th 2022

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Burkburnett PD to donate bicycles to kids

By Mason Brighton | www.newschannel6now.com

BURKBURNETT, Texas (KAUZ) – The Burkburnett Police Department is giving back to their community in a special way. Next week, they are donating free bicycles to kids between the ages of six and 10.

Here’s the catch: they’re looking for special kids who have completed an act of kindness. The department’s police chief said they came up with the idea to show kids that doing something that helps another person can have its rewards. …

Kyle Larry Robertson 1978-2022

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Kyle Larry Robertson went to be with his Lord Jan. 31, 2022, his 44th birthday. He loved the ocean and died in Galveston.

He was born to Charlie and Maryla Robertson on a cold and icy day, Jan. 31, 1978, in Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Always smiling, happy and fun loving, he was always up for a good time. In his youth, he excelled in the USA BMX Bicycle Association, winning first place in his division race at nationals in Oklahoma City and state championships. He traveled extensively chasing points and was rated as one of the best in his class in the nation.

Kyle was a 1996 graduate of Northwest High School.

Kyle had the gift of gab, was a deep thinker, writer and very talented artist. His work was …

Highland Village City Update — February 2022

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We are entering an exciting time at the City of Highland Village. We are very close to buildout and need to make sure every decision is considered in terms of economic viability and enhanced quality of life for our residents.

Cities use many different types of planning documents to help guide those decisions. It is time to update Highland Village’s planning documents; the last updates to some of these documents was actually over ten years ago. …

… The Trail System Master Plan will include an analysis of existing trails, on-street bicycle network, ADA compliance, cross section and intersection design guidance and wayfinding to develop a ten-year action plan to meet community goals.

A new plan is the Village Connection: 407 Corridor and Amenity Plan which is a ten-year action plan designed to promote development or redevelopment, create a sense …

Bicyclist killed after two vehicles hit her bike near Winnsboro

Author: Zak Wellerman | www.cbs19.tv

WOOD COUNTY, Texas — A bicyclist was killed in the Winnsboro area after her bike was struck by two vehicles Wednesday afternoon.

Kimberly M. Dewitt, 29, of Dallas, was riding a bike on FM 312 while a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle and a 2021 Toyota Tacoma were behind her driving in the same direction, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Noah M. Clark, 25, of Winnsboro, who was driving the Beetle, attempted to pass the bicycle when Dewitt …

A tricked-out trike is hauling bikes and turning heads in downtown Houston as BCycle aims for fossil fuel-free fun

Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com

Ian Freeman, e-trike operator, moves a load of bikes Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 in Houston. BCycle, the city’s bike share program, uses the e-trike, a three wheel pedal-assisted cycle, along with a trailer to move bikes between stations.

Ian Freeman may not have the weight of an automobile behind him, but on this rainy, cold Thursday he has 15 wheels and red, blinking lights.

Sure, only two of the wheels have any power whatsoever, 10 of them are not even touching the pavement and he is unlikely to reach 20 mph as he ferries four Houston BCycle bikes and an e-bike on an e-trike.

Yes, an e-trike. A pedal-assisted three-wheeled cycle originally designed as a modern-day rickshaw for carrying folks to and from special events. Houston …

Driver who killed Houston cyclist could be first charged under Texas’ new Lisa Torry Smith Act, advocates say

Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com

Prosecutors will wait weeks to present the case to a Harris County grand jury as the investigation continues.

A man behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra who hit and killed a 73-year-old cyclist Monday morning in southwest Houston could face a felony charge under a new crosswalk law believed to have never been applied before, advocates said.

The dead cyclist was identified as Chung Ko, a Sharpstown resident who was 10 minutes from his home when he was hit. Houston police have not publicly identified the pickup driver. Ko was pedaling north across Bellaire Boulevard at Osage Street around 10:15 a.m. Monday. Houston police said Ko was "possibly" in the crosswalk when the driver, who was facing north on …

Video: Georgetown man survives heart attack, wants others to be aware of symptoms and prevention

By Rebecca Thomas | www.fox7austin.com

GEORGETOWN, Texas – Russell Hartsfield, an avid cyclist and Georgetown resident, experienced a heart attack on Father’s Day last year.

Now he and his doctor, Dr. Jay Pandya, Interventional Cardiologist/Austin Heart at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, want others to be aware of the symptoms of a heart attack, and how to prevent heart disease.

Hartsfield says he felt severe discomfort in his chest and down his left arm while he was on a planned 24-mile bike ride. He eventually decided to go to St. David’s when the pain did not go away.

"Russell did everything …

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May I Interrupt February Chill With Warm Weather For A Bike Ride?

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Slightly warmer weather for today’s bike heading north to FM 1485 and back. I started at 11:40 AM and finished at 2:23 PM. Second ride on the Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS. I moved the cadence sensor on the left crankarm and no problem today. Good to be back on the road riding 32.31 miles and making progress towards my 300 mile goal for February. Todays route was “Kingwood – FM1485 – Kingwood”.

I saw another cyclist in Elm Grove Village on Rustling Elms. I don’t see many cyclist there.

Weather: 69 (humidity 36%, dew point 41), partly cloudy, wind W 2 mph; finish 71 (humidity 29%, dew point 37), partly cloudy, wind variable 6 mph. I left the leg warmers at home but kept the thermal long sleeve jersey and wind breaker jacket. I probably could’ve used a regular long sleeve jersey and the jacket.

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Design phase could finish in May for planned Vince Bayou trail

John DeLapp | www.houstonchronicle.com

A project that would see a major hike-and-bike trail in Pasadena has entered the design phase.

Lisa Graiff, a project manager for the Houston Parks Board, the nonprofit group overseeing plans for the Vince Bayou Greenway Trail, said design work on the effort is expected to be completed by the end of May.

The path would begin at Memorial Park, 500 W. Jackson, on the city’s north side and follow that waterway south to Strawberry Park, 1104 Parkside. The …

El Paso Sector Border Patrol shares Marvel-themed video showing off specialty unit

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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — It seems like you’re about to watch a Marvel film at the start of a video shared by El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent.

The video shows off the El Paso Sector’s bike patrol.

Gloria Chavez tweeted the 2-minute video Wednesday explaining the speciality unit’s mission. …

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Riding My New Cervelo Caledonia On Kingwood Streets

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I’ve been waiting for today’s bike ride since I picked it up on Monday. The weather warmed up above 60, the sky was blue and my new bike was ready to ride. I rolled out at 11:23 AM on my new Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS eTap bike. This was my first ride on it. Because I’m not familiar with electronic shifting I decided to ride Kingwood streets. Also my eyesight is still adjusting from cataract surgery. I needed to get creative on eyewear since my prescription sunglasses weren’t usable. My solution was to use the sunglasses that fit over my regular glasses. The optical store removed the right lens from my glasses because my sight changed so much. I didn’t know if the sunglasses that slide over my regular glasses would stay put but the snap on held them snugly.

As I was getting ready to walk the Cervelo outside I spun the front wheel to activate the speed sensor and nothing happened. I checked the battery and it was dead. A new battery fixed that problem.

2022 Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS eTap
2022 Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS eTap

With the first ride I didn’t know if I setup everything properly. The only problem that came up was the placement of my cadence sensor on the left crank arm. The strap on my left shoe hit the sensor when I didn’t keep my heel out. After the ride I moved the sensor closer to the pedal so that problem should be fixed. Everything else seems to be good. A longer ride may bring up something.

Learning the SRAM AXS eTap shifting doesn’t appear to be hard but it does require a light touch. If I push the lever too long it shifts more than one gear. The shape of the brake levers is very different from the Shimano Ultegra 8000 levers I have been using on my other bikes. But that will become the norm as I use them. A nice feature is pairing the rear derailleur with the Wahoo Bolt computer. Now on the screen it shows which gear both front and rear it is on. At first I didn’t see the front derailleur but it is the upper right corner.

Ride comfort on the Cervelo feels very much like the Canyon Endurace. The handle bar shape is round and not aero like the Canyon. I liked the aero shape because there was more area to put my hands. This is the first black bike I’ve owned since the Cannondale Black Lightning. I think was back in the 1990’s. The taillight mounting position is lower on the Cervelo getting it below the seat bag for better sight by approaching traffic. The weather is supposed to be a couple of degrees warmer with sun. I plan a longer ride then.

I sold my Canyon Endurace today after listing it on Craigslist Monday evening. I wasn’t sure if anyone would be interested. Several inquires and one buyer. The buyer was excited with his new bike.

2-9-2022 Strava Kingwood Streets Bike Ride Summary
2-9-2022 Strava Kingwood Streets Bike Ride Summary
2-9-2022 RWGPS Kingwood Streets Ride Map
2-9-2022 RWGPS Kingwood Streets Ride Map