Texas Biking News August 15th 2021

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Coppell roundup

Chris Roark | starlocalmedia.com

… Bike rodeo

Western Horizon Scout District will host a bicycle rodeo from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 28 in the parking lot of Coppell High School next to the tennis center.

The event is open to all youngsters in kindergarten through fifth grade and their families. Each bike rider is asked to bring/ride their own bicycle and wear a helmet to join in the fun.

This is a free safety outreach event. The Coppell Police Department will be participating in this event as will the Coppell Trek Bicycle Shop. Boy Scouts will assist with each station. There will be drawings for prizes.

Ride stays hot, hilly as trek continues along Texas border

By David Freeze | www.salisburypost.com

Day 18

I’m sitting in the Outback Oasis Motel in Sanderson, Texas, getting ready to watch the Yankees and White Sox in the Field of Dreams game after I asked last night over the phone whether we could get the Fox channel to see the game.

Back to the bike ride. I left Marathon this morning amid a light drizzle. The first 20 miles were steady, moderate climbing. Still on U.S. 90, the sky cleared and it warmed up. Then, the terrain leveled out and even turned downhill on occasion as we, the bike and I, left the high mountains behind. I faced a steady headwind for the last 5 miles and it is still blowing outside. My ride today, from Marathon to Sanderson, included no other towns or anything especially interesting. No radio and …

SALR Birthday Ride for Kelly

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Showtime Bike Ride

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Teenager struck by vehicle while riding bicycle

By: Eddie Cruz | www.kristv.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An 18-year-old man was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle.

The crash happened around 9:50 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Weber and Holly Road.

According to police, an 18-year-old boy was riding his bicycle to Weber along Holly Road, in the bike lane, when he was …

Bicyclist sent to hospital after being hit by a car on Weber Road

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Investigators said three bicyclists were riding together when one of them was struck.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A bicyclist was sent to an area hospital after being hit by a car on the city’s south side Thursday evening.

The crash happened around 10 p.m. on Weber Road and Holly Road.

Investigators said three bicyclists were riding together when one of them was struck. The cyclist was rushed to Bay Area hospital. The condition of the person is unknown at this time.

We do know the driver involved in the crash did stay at the scene. There is no word on any charges.

LUZ CARDENAS CASTELLON "Lois" EGGLESTON 1930 – 2021

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Lois C. Eggleston, age 91, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband of 28 years, David, and caretaker, Silvia Longoria, on Monday, July 26, 2021, in Midland, Texas. Lois was born on January 7, 1930, in Stanton, Texas to Senobio and Tomasa Cardenas. She was the eldest of 8 sisters. Lois was a retired ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher, who taught classes at both Odessa and later Midland, Colleges. She was a passionate teacher who loved her students and guided them well. She was constantly saving pictures, articles, and such, to use as teaching aids for her students, many of whom went on to get their GEDs and some, their college degrees. Lois never met a stranger and was best known for her big, beautiful smile and cheerful disposition. She loved to dance! If there was music at any gathering, she and David were bound to be dancing nearby. Lois was an avid cyclist, joining David on many long-distance bicycle rides in Texas and across the country. To the admiration of many younger cyclists, she and David once completed the Hotter’n Hell Hundred Endurance Ride, held every August in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was …

Warmer states most dangerous spots for cyclists

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While cycling has grown in popularity in recent years, it has especially boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic as people moved to the outdoors to exercise and looked for alternatives to public transportation.

At the same time, cycling has become more dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, cycling traffic fatalities increased by 35% from 2009 to 2019. Cities with bad traffic and less bike-friendly infrastructure are particularly dangerous for cyclists. …

… Looking at total cyclist fatalities, Florida, California and Texas were responsible for 42% of deaths despite accounting for just 27% of the total U.S. population. …

Arrest This Week In A May Hit And Run Collision That Put A Bicyclist In The Hospital

Bill Oliver | wtaw.com

The driver of a hit and run vehicle on May 1 that caused a bicyclist to sustain 15 broken ribs and other injuries was arrested Wednesday.

25 year old Sinclaire Williams of Bryan is out of jail after posting a $20,000 bond after she was booked on a charge of causing an accident resulting in a serious bodily injury.

According to the Texas A&M police arrest report, Williams mother told officers her daughter was texting when she thought she hit a pothole while driving in the rain.

UPD’s arrest report also states they …

Texas 4000 for Cancer team expected to cross the finish line in Austin Friday afternoon

Author: Britny Eubank | www.kvue.com

AUSTIN, Texas — They did it! The Texas 4000 for Cancer team is expected to cross the finish line in Austin on Friday afternoon to complete its more than 4,000-mile summer ride across the U.S.

The group of 85 fully vaccinated University of Texas students took off from campus on June 4 to begin the 70-day ride. The ride’s purpose is to raise awareness, hope and funds for the fight against cancer. It is the longest annual charity bike ride in the world. …

Highland Village City Update — August 2021

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… Our police department and the City are once again hosting the TXFallenPD Tribute Event to raise funds for the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Fallen Officer Fund. Since 2008 the department has held a bike race and 5k run fundraiser for the families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and, with the help of the community, has contributed over $280,000 to the fund.

The event, held the third Saturday in October, will continue again this year with some enhancements. The TXFallenPD Tribute Event will be held at The Shops at Highland Village on Saturday, October 16 and will include a 5K run, an Honor Bike Ride for civilians and first responders, a Kid Ride with an Officer, and a police bike obstacle course. There will be entertainment and live music, vendors, a touch-a-truck, a kids zone, food, and drinks throughout the day.

You can be part of …

Cyclists gather for annual charity bike ride in Cove

By John Clark | kdhnews.com

COPPERAS COVE — Dozens of cyclists from all across the state gathered before dawn Saturday to ride in the Cove House Classic Bike Tour, an annual fundraiser started in 2002 to benefit the organization’s Emergency Homeless Shelter and Free Clinic.

Brian Hawkins, executive director for Cove House, said 63 riders pre-registered for this year’s event, which included an entry fee of $35 for early registration and $40 after Aug. 4.

Riders had an option of four different routes — 26 miles, 50 miles, 63 miles, and 66 miles — and seven rest stops. Turnout was smaller than in years past, but …

BMX track brings new tricks to North Houston

Lisa Gray | www.houstonchronicle.com

Spectators watch a BMX bike competition as part of Race for Life fundraising event at the Rockstar Energy Bike Park, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Greenspoint.

BMX bike racers from across Texas plunged down the roller-coaster-steep incline of the enormous track at Rockstar Energy Bike Park on Saturday, picking up speed as they prepared to fly over the undulating hills.

“It’s an amazing track,” said Kim Beebe, resting in a rare patch of shade with her son Bennett, 6, and his bike. Since Bennett began racing in November, they’ve gone full in, joining the circuit of events that makes up the Texas BMX scene. They’ve visited the Houston track five times, Kim said. “Maybe six. We’ve done a lot of races.”

Bennett was excited to …

Enloe Segment – Reverse North Ride – 8/14/2021

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Hammer zone, first one to the end of the segment by the airport wins.

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Great Day To Bike To FM 2100, Fellow Bikers, 200+ Mile Week

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Great day for a bike ride. I rolled away at 7:48 AM, my earliest start of the week, on my Canyon Endurace bike. I changed the route from what I said in the video to “Atascocita – FM 2100 – Walden” when I got to FM 2100. I returned to FM 1960 the same way skipping Huffman. I finished at 10:25 AM after riding 32.93 miles, making it a 219.11 mile week. This was the 15th time riding this route. I wasn’t the only biker out today, most of them are in the video. August is up to 474.1 miles towards my 800 mile goal.

The early start yielded a lower temperature but high humidity making for a muggy ride. Wind was light helping my legs not work against a headwind. Weather conditions: start 76 (99% humidity, 75.9 dew point), partly cloudy, wind N 5 mph; finish 88 (64% humidity, 74.4 dew point), partly cloudy, wind variable 4 mph.

A number of vehicles were parked at the church on Fairlake Lane meaning more bikers I didn’t see were out. On the return pass the church a couple of them had left. Those probably were some of the bikers I passed on the way to FM 2100. Before leaving Kingwood I saw 5 or 6 people riding mountain bikes but I didn’t catch them in the video.

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Cycling Helped Audrey Wick Recover From a Brain Aneurysm

Audrey wick as told to Emily Shiffer | www.bicycling.com

Age: 41 Hometown: La Grange, Texas Occupation: College professor Time Cycling: A little over a year Reason for Cycling: After surviving a brain aneurysm, my physical therapist suggested cycling as a way to help with lingering pain and the trauma of the injury itself.

My brain aneurysm brought my personal and professional life to a halt. Before my rupture, I was a 39-year-old woman in good health. I enjoyed neighborhood walks, light running, traveling, and reading. I worked a day job as a college English professor at Blinn College. …

Shenanigans on the Pop A – 8/12/2021

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How many people can say no to a lift from a Benz? Apparently not many on the Pop A ride. Video is on Renner Road, the original dream-breaker.

Harris County study will determine feasibility of major greenspace expansion in northeast Houston

David Taylor | www.houstonchronicle.com

Harris County and the Houston Parks Board are studying the feasibility of creating a hike-and-bike trail system along Carpenters Bayou. The trail system would connect northeast Houston neighborhoods such as North Shore, Sheldon and Summerwood to regional parks and other destinations.

Harris County Precinct 1 hosted a virtual community meeting on Aug. 3 by to gain the necessary input they crave to fulfil their goals with the study. Originally scheduled for an in-person event, rising COVID-19 cases forced the meeting online to a smaller than hoped-for audience. …

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