Texas Bicycling News Digest August 30th 2019

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WATCH: Wrong Way Cyclist Struck by Car

By Yantis Green | sanangelolive.com

SAN ANGELO, TX – A man on a bicycle was injured Friday afternoon along the frontage road of west Houston Harte at Melrose Ave. when he was struck by a car.

According to San Angelo Police Department investigating officer Bradshaw, the cyclist was eastbound on the westbound frontage road riding against the traffic. A woman driving a passenger vehicle was stopped at the intersection and said she looked left for oncoming traffic and pulled out onto the frontage road. …

Disabled teen’s bike-trike found behind local McDonald’s

By Julie Hays | www.kwtx.com

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ROBINSON, Texas (KWTX) A bike-trike that served as a disabled Robinson teen’s only means of transportation was found Friday morning behind a dumpster at the McDonald’s restaurant at the Pilot Travel Center on Interstate 35. …

United employees come through after customer has bike stolen from Market Street

By Amber Stegall | www.kcbd.com

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Wayne Sullivan had his bike stolen from Market Street at 50th and Indiana on Aug. 15. Wayne suffered a stroke back in April of 2018 and that bicycle was his only means of transportation.

When Wayne and his wife PJ let the store director at 50th and Indiana know what happened, team members immediately found a way to help PJ out until he could receive a new bike. Beer and Wine Steward Michael Stephens donated not just one, but two loaner bikes. …

2020 Cycling Competition

Special Olympics Texas | www.sotx.org

Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Circuit of the Americas 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd Austin, TX 78617 ** This date is tentative and may change depending on availability of venue and location.**

The Special Olympics Texas- Central Texas Area Cycling Competition is an area-wide competition for athletes/teams.

For volunteer opportunities please contact, Galia Farber at gfarber@sotx.org

2019 Texas Fall Cup XC Mtn Bike Series

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27th Piney Hills Classic Ruston, LA Sept 14-15, 2019 Race Flyer

Fall’s Troy Tangle Sacket Family Ranch, Troy, TX Sept 28-29, 2019

Shred de Roots Huntsville State Park, Huntsville, TX Oct 12-13, 2019

2019 San Angelo Race San Angelo, TX Nov 2-3, 2019

Weekend Rides: Liberty Hill & Lamppost

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com

Saturday training rides leaving from Cups & Cones:

7:30 am – Liberty Hill Lollipop; 58 miler route. https://www.strava.com/routes/7664897 Endurance Pace Group leaves at 8:00 am for a TBD route. After the ride, we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted breakfast tacos, burgers and beer!

Sunday is our …

Real People Who Ride – The Pedalcyclists

By Dr. Inge Ford | bikehouston.org

BikeHouston is looking to highlight alternative modes of transportation, besides cars, to get around. Look for stories about locals and their alternative transportation choice in our upcoming newsletters, facebook vides, and instgram posts. BikeHouston would like for you you to meet Kira (black helmet) and Charlotte (blue helmet). They both work in the Texas Medical Center, where METRO light rail, buses, motor vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists all converge amidst the gnarly grid of buildings that house all things health-related.

Kira and Charlotee both live less than 10 miles from their jobs and think Houston’s weather is great for …

BikeHouston Celebrates The New Vision Zero Executive Order

By Clark Martinson | bikehouston.org

Last month my wife and I, our daughter, and her fiancé went to India for their marriage engagement party. In addition to the three-day Hindu function, we visited the homes of 8 different relatives, stayed in 8 hotels and drove to 8 cities across south India.

India’s traffic is worse than ours. When walking across the street, we had to look both ways – twice. People walking are the most vulnerable road user. In India, the most protected is a cow. No joke. In between the cow and …

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HOUSTON 2 GALVESTON & BACK #28 – LATE SUMMER EDITION

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ABOUT: This is a bike ride from Downtown Houston to the Galveston Seawall and back to Houston. Wheels down at 6:30am sharp.

MIDSTOP SUPPORT: TBA

THE CAUSEWAY & I45: At no point will you ever be on HWY 45 except the Galveston Causeway shoulder. The shoulder on the causeway is 12′ wide. DO NOT ride in the traffic lane on the causeway. Stay on the shoulder.

ROUTE MAP: https://www.strava.com/routes/17101082

PACE & GROUPS: Choose a group that fits your ability. Remember it’s 100+ miles round trip so choose wisely. Below is a ballpark of what to expect. You will likely find yourself in smaller pockets on the return. A: 24+MPH B: 21-23MPH C: 18-21MPH D: ?? E: ??

STOPS: There will be 1 stop along each direction and a …

Eighth annual Rides for a Reason set for Sept. 7

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Dylan’s Drivers annual fundraiser, Rides for a Reason, is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Love Civic Center’s pavilion, 2025 S. Collegiate Dr., Paris, TX

Steve Wilson, CEO of Dylan’s Drivers, said there will be something for the entire family.

The eighth annual event for Dylan’s Drivers will include a Hamburger Cook-off, CO-ED Kickball Tournament, 5K Run and Walk, Live/Silent Auction, Bicycle Rally, , Four Professional Bicycle Raffle (tickets available prior to as well as the day of the event), 50/50 ticket drawing and Pet Adoptables.

Live entertainment will be …

Theft leaves disabled Central Texas teenager stranded

By Julie Hays | www.kwtx.com

ROBINSON, Texas (KWTX) Chandler Hooper, a Robinson teenager with a rare disorder complicated by chemotherapy is wondering how someone could be cruel enough to steal his only means of transportation.

“He was so upset. He said ‘why do people steal? How could they be mean like that?’” his mother, Courtney said Thursday.

The bike-trike, which was a gift, was stolen sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. Wednesday from the porch of his family’s home off Surrey Ridge Road in Robinson.

The Midway High School freshman has neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue, causing …

Bicycles, Blues and Brews: Bee Cave, Galleria celebrate trail system

By Luz Moreno-Lozano | www.statesman.com

In celebration of Bee Cave’s connectivity plan, the team from the Hill Country Galleria and the city are hosting the inaugural Bicycles, Blues and Brews on Sept. 7.

The event will feature live music, beer tastings from local breweries such as Treaty Oak Distilling, Vista Brewing and Circle Brewing, and local bike vendors including Bicycle Sport Shop Bee Cave and MOD Bikes, which will be on-site to offer test bike rides, conduct demos and talk to guests about bicycle safety. The city’s park staff will also be available to answer questions and showcase the completed and future trails.

Lindsey Oskoui, director for planning and development, said the city’s comprehensive plan dating back to 2000 shows ideas of hike and bike trails running roughly parallel to …

Pflugerville librarian wins state innovation award with special reading desks

Author: Sammy Turner | www.kvue.com

AUSTIN, Texas — A librarian at Murchison Elementary School used a $5,000 grant to purchase five special reading desks that were attached to bicycle pedals.

Librarian Jennifer Coleman said that there was an immediate impact at Murchison elementary when the bike-desks were introduced.

"The kids could not believe it. When they came, oh my gosh, there were lines for days," Coleman said. "That’s when kids started working in their …

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Lindsey Park Nature Trails ranked #7 out of 861 in Texas

by: Mintie Betts | www.easttexasmatters.com

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Moutain Bike Trails of Texas named Lindsey Park the 7th best biking trail in Texas out of 861.

The website ranks trails based on their difficulty level and ratings among viewers.

Lindsey Park is rated as an intermediate trail with a 4.5/5 star rating.

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TXFallenPD Tribute Event – Saturday, October 19, 2019

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An officer is killed in the line of duty every 59 hours. Throughout history, there have been more line of duty deaths in the State of Texas than any other state or territory.

The TXFallenPD Tribute Event began in 2008 as a police bike race honoring the lives of Texas officers killed in the line of duty. Over the years it has grown into a community fundraising event benefiting the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Foundation which provides monetary assistance to the families of Texas officers killed in the line of duty. Honoring those that have died in the line of duty remains at the forefront of our event.

The TXFallenPD Tribute Event is a community event that takes place at The Shops at Highland Village. Activities include a 5K run, civilian bike race, police bike race, and a …

Video: City of WF applies for Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation

By Katelyn Fox | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – The Bicycle Action Team of Wichita Falls submitted an application earlier in August, 3 years ahead of the timeline, to recognize the city as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community.

The application is currently under review while the City of Wichita Falls is eagerly awaiting a response.

Leaders from the Action Team believe things like new bike racks, adding bike lanes and the completion of the circle trail will all help their application.

WYLIE, TX – 10-YEAR-OLD INJURED IN BIKE CRASH ON S BALLARD AVE

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Wylie, TX (August 28, 2019) – On August 28, at approximately 7:45 a.m., emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident outside Harrison Intermediate School.

According to reports, a 10-year-old child was crossing South Ballard Avenue to get to school on a bicycle, in a designated crossing area, when he was struck by a motor vehicle leaving …

Woodlands proposes small property tax increase in $127M budget

By Jeff Forward | www.yourconroenews.com

The Woodlands Township board set its overall 2020 budget at $127 million and is proposing a slight property tax increase combined with reduction of some unnecessary expenditures to reduce the financial burden on residents that arose in 2019 from increased costs for trash services as well as streetscape maintenance in 2020. …

… On the recreation front, the 2020 budget includes funding for a universally accessible playground structure at Bear Branch Park, an extended and paved bike path in the Spring Creek Greenway area, stand-up paddleboards outfitted with eliptical bicycle devices, additional kayaks and watercraft for area waterways, more seating and …

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Hotter’N Hell Hundred, August 24, 2019, Wichita Falls, Texas

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an Angelo turn out for the 2019 ride.

I heard everything from 8,900 to 14,000 attendees. Take your pick. …

… From the start I held back and gave people plenty of room. Within a mile of the start was the first pile up. …

Austin Bicyclist 2019 Death #3: Unknown Male

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I have been thinking that it is good news that no more bicyclists have been killed in Austin, Texas since Anthony John Diaz and Jessica Saathoff died earlier this year (which is two too many). Then I did a general search for bicyclist and Austin, and learned this sad news. A man died in the hospital after being hit at a busy intersection of the interstate highway and a regional highway service roads. There is very little information at this point, but it’s important to report and also remember that bicycling, when done carefully and …

Safe Kids Austin: Biking to school

By Amanda Salinas | www.fox7austin.com

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Christopher Stanton with Ghisallo has more on what parents should know if their kids are biking to school.

KILLEEN, TX – BICYCLE ACCIDENT ON W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP RESULTS IN INJURIES

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Killeen, TX (August 26, 2019) – On August 26, at approximately 8 a.m., emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on West Stan Schlueter Loop.

According to reports, a Killeen Independent School District Employee was on the way to work, riding a bicycle. As the bicyclist attempted to cross West Stan Schlueter Loop at Littlerock Drive, they were struck by a motor vehicle. …

Hike and Bike Trail parkland could be run by a nonprofit, rather than the City of Austin

by: Yoojin Cho | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A group of land use experts is in town this week to explore the possibility of the Trail Foundation taking over the operation and management of Austin’s Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail.

Right now, Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) spends about $1 million a year on trail maintenance, mowing, hazardous tree work, storm water control and …

Texas Transportation Commission to Act on Funding for I-30 Improvements Project

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(ROCKWALL, TX — August 27, 2019) The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) will meet on Thursday, Aug. 29 to consider approval of the 2020 Unified Transportation Program, which would officially green light TxDOT’s massive I-30 improvements project from Dalrock Road to FM 2642 in Rockwall County. …

… Widening I-30 from six main lanes (three lanes in each direction) to eight main lanes (four lanes in each direction) from Dalrock Road to SH 205, and reconstruct the four discontinuous frontage roads (two lanes in each direction) to six-lane continuous frontage roads (three lanes in each direction), to include 12-foot-wide and eight-foot-wide bicycle and pedestrian paths crossing Lake Ray Hubbard. …

First time at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve

Kcam23 | forums.mtbr.com

I had the opportunity to ride at OCNP for the first time yesterday, and WOW! It would appear that my jumping skills from younger years have slightly evaded me. I still hit as many as my body would allow, but I have some bumps and bruises to show for it. The trail was great, and many props to the stewards. I did get lost on some of the extra bandit trails that have been added, but still had a blast. Unfortunately, you can’t control the neighborhood surrounding it.

When I arrived, there were 4 other vehicles in the trailhead parking lot, and none of them had bike racks. I did see one couple come out from hiking, but …

Keep it 100: What to know before your first century ride

By Johanna Gretschel | www.austin360.com

The exhaustion really set in around mile 75. I still had a quarter of the way to go in my first-ever century ride, and the wheels were starting to come off — not literally, luckily, but tell that to my aching quads.

We were somewhere in Delaware, just outside of Bethany Beach, which would be our final destination in the day’s 100-mile cycling expedition from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland. My extended family — a slew of aunts, cousins and family friends in the mid-Atlantic — has organized the DIY-style ride for the past nine years, complete with a fully functioning SAG (support and gear) crew, pit stops every …

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