Cyclists complete the 2020 Hotter’N Hell Hundred, virtually
Lauren Roberts | www.timesrecordnews.com
Two months ago, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred had to make the decision to cancel this year’s onsite event due to COVID-19.
The annual event would have brought thousands to Wichita Falls Aug. 27 – 30.
With the onsite event canceled the rides, races and runs were moved to the virtual space.
Chip Filer, executive director Hotter’N Hell Hundred, said that while about a dozen have completed the …
Austin adds more ‘Healthy Streets’ for biking, walking, running
By Kelsey Bradshaw | www.statesman.com
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen in Texas, more streets in the Austin area will be closed to vehicular traffic to open up space for walking, running, biking and other activities.
The street closures are part of the Austin Transportation Department’s Healthy Streets initiative that began in May. The program gives people more space to exercise.
The following streets will be closed in the next two weeks: …
Rockwall resident’s neighborhood prayer box offers much-needed hope during COVID-19 pandemic
By Austin | blueribbonnews.com
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 13, 2020) Back in April when the COVID-19 pandemic started forcing many to quarantine in their homes, Rockwall resident Rhonda Moore was called by her faith to create a flyer box offering those in her neighborhood the gift of prayer during the hardship and uncertainty surrounding the virus. The box encourages folks in the area to take a flyer with a designated space to jot down their thoughts and prayer requests (anonymously if they don’t wish to include their names), and drop them in the blue tube next to the flyer box. …
… We hear you’re an avid cyclist – can you tell us more about that?
I love riding my road bike. I’ve been cycling since 2011. I usually do 30- to 40-mile solo rides here in Rockwall and out to Royse City or Caddo Mills. And I still ride with a group I’ve been riding with for years, Bike Friendly Mid Cities, out of North Richland Hills. I’ve worked for Texas Health Resources in Clinical IT since 2009. Our hospital in Flower Mound has a cycling team. I still meet up with those guys for cycling rallies around North Texas a few times a year. …
Upcoming Rides – FWBA
Fort Worth Bicycling Association
Rusty Romp Thu, July 16, 2020 8:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126 https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-3908109
Rusty Chain Gang Ramble Tue, July 21, 2020 7:30 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Forth Worth, TX https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-3908088
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition Tue, July 21, 2020 8:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126 https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-3908123
Rusty Romp Thu, July 23, 2020 8:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126 https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-3908110
Wanted: Driver accused of hitting girl on bike, leaving the scene in Cypress
Michelle Homer, Chloe Alexander | www.khou.com
When a 9-year-old riding her bicycle was struck by a car Saturday, neighbors teamed up with Precinct 4 deputies to track down the driver who hit her.
CYPRESS, Texas — A warrant has been issued for a woman who allegedly struck a little girl on a bicycle in the Cypress area and then drove away.
Meaghan Mancill is charged with felony failure to stop and render aid.
Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said Mancill hit the 9-year-old from behind and the child was thrown off her bike Saturday evening in the Villages of Cypress Lakes subdivision. …
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