Ambushed and Robbed on Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Bike Trail
Shelby Joe | generalacademic.com
Like many Houstonians tired of being indoors and pleasantly surprised by the cool weather last weekend, I took to our city’s increasingly well-developed and mapped bike trails to seek fresh air and nature during these often too-isolating times.
At approximately 10:30 in the morning on Sunday, September 20, 2020, I was ambushed, assaulted, and robbed on the Buffalo Bayou trail near Guadalupe Plaza east of downtown Houston near the intersection of Jensen Drive and Navigation Boulevard.
The assailants were three young males in their teens or early 20s. They were waiting under the Union Pacific railway bridge—a section of the trail with limited outward visibility and no easy detour.
Moments before I passed him on my bicycle, the oldest assailant threw another bike in front of me, which caused my bike to flip and me to crash. My riding companion rode …
Outdoors Calendar – Austin
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Saturday, Sep 26, 2020
7a – 9a NWAus- Nelo’s Cycles Shop Weekday Ride (Road)
7:30a – 10a SwAus- Gruppo VOP Saturday Ride (Road)
7:30a – 9:45a Gruppo VOP (Adv)
7:30a – 9:30a SwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Road Ride
8a – 1p NwAus- Violet Crown Bagel Ride (Road Ride)
8a – 11a NwAus- Bicycle Sport Shop Parmer Store Saturday Ride
8a – 10a SwAus- Circle C Ranch Cycle Club
8:30a – 12p SoAus- Austin Tri-Cyclist Saturday Shop Road Ride
8:30a – 11:30a Austin Flyers Club Ride
8:30a – 11:30a CenAus- Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR)
9a – 1p CenAus- Yellow Bike Project at the Austin Farmer’s Market (Downtown)
9a – 1p Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Saturday Ride (Road)
9a – 12p CenAus- Mellow Mountain Ride
9a – 12p Kyle- Hill Country Tri Club Saturday Ride (Road)
9a – 11a CenAus- Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride Shop Road Ride
9a – 11a SwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Mountain Bike Ride
9a – 10a NwAus- Saturday Brick Workout hosted by Bicycle Sport Shop
10a – 2p Meat CSA Pickup Week
10a – 1p CenAus- Orange Bike Project Shop Hours
10a – 1p Florence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time
12p – 1:30p Farm Tour & Volunteer Orientation
12p – 1p CenAus- Coed Hands-on Flat Fix Clinic
Houston’s Health Museum gets in gear with new bike exhibit
Allison Bagley | preview.houstonchronicle.com
‘Gear Up: The Science of Bikes’ rides deep into the world of non-motorized two-wheel transportation.
They say you never forget how to ride a bike. And at a new STEM-based exhibit at The Health Museum, visitors will see nostalgic models that may call to mind their first time on two wheels.
With 13 bikes on display and interactive exhibits that demonstrate how the machines work, “Gear Up: The Science of Bikes†is particularly timely as the U.S. is experiencing a renewed interest in biking and, as a result, a shortage of bikes at retailers nationwide.
“In light of the pandemic, everybody is focusing on getting outdoors and being healthier,†says John Arcidiacono, the museum’s president and CEO, who adds that …
2020 Shred Eagle By Victory Racing Video
By Seths Pool | austinmountainbiking.com
what an amazing event. thanks to everyone who was a a part of it!
Looking forward to Cat Mtn Invitational #2 https://www.youtube.com/user/wesleymohawk
Photography: Keith Smathers https://keithsmathersphotography.shootproof.com
Cost per mile?
By The Tip | austinmountainbiking.com
One of the things I like about Strava is that it is an effective odometer. I am able to see how often I do things to the bikes.
I put a new $65 tire on after 2,850 miles. That got me thinking about how much it costs per mile to operate a mountain bike. That one tire cost 2.28 cents per mile. So extrapolated two tires cost 4 1/2 cents a mile. That’s interesting.
Then I started thinking about all the other things that we go through. Either buying new things or service costs that I can’t do; dropper posts, chains, shocks, brake pads, rim tape & stems, sealant, and…what else?
I think that 5 cents a mile is a conservative cost per mile. Not that …
Does Austin Need a Bicycle Guidebook?
A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com
I got a notice about the new Austin Environmental Directory, and that got me to thinking. As I tend to think a lot while bicycling, this thought must have percolated in the back of my mind. When it was done reuminating, it spit this idea out. Of course, the AED is free, which would not be ideal for putting together a detailed account of all things cyclist in Austin. Although the eco book is free, A Dude would need to recoup the costs of his time and effort for …
Tour de Texas, Week 3: Riding the Northeast Texas Trail and Relishing Local Beers
AARON CHAMBERLAIN | www.texasmonthly.com
When I look back at this week, two things stand out: the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) and beer. I remember reading about the NETT in Texas Monthly a couple years ago and really wanting to ride the trail, but I couldn’t envision a time when that would happen. Well, I certainly figured that out, didn’t I? From the start of this trip, I was hoping I’d get to hit as many breweries as possible along the way. That didn’t happen until this week, when I was able to visit three. Not only that, I was also lucky enough to hook up with friends I’ve met within the …
Police seeking help in theft investigation
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The Odessa Police Department is reportedly looking for a man involved in a theft of a bicycle.
The bicycle theft happened around 7:30 p.m. July 2 in the 1200 block of Smith Street, an OPD press release stated.
Investigation reportedly showed that a man stole a bicycle from the victim’s front yard. …
Enduro Racing from a Photographer’s Eyes
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Mountain bike photographer Mike Cartier, based in Texas, put together this creative video to show his process, the emotions, and mishaps at the 2020 Shred Eagle Enduro at Camp Eagle. Check out the video, photos, and a few crashes.
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