Peach Pedal – Weatherford, Texas, July 13, 2019

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The 61 milers were to leave at 7:30, so Brian and I lined up with them. Christine chose the 39 miles, and they were to leave at 7:45. …

Iron Riders Dallas Cycling Coalition

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One year ago today, Iron Riders Dallas lost a member of our cycling family due to a reckless driver. Being a new member to the club last year, I never had the pleasure of meeting Calvin but the outpour of support that the cycling community showed and continues to show to the Middleton family was …

Man accused of hitting, running over SAPD officer’s bicycle

By Valeria Olivares | www.mysanantonio.com

A man accused of hitting and running over a police officer’s bicycle during a traffic stop in downtown San Antonio last month is now facing several charges.

Jonathan Ray Martinez, 22, was charged with aggravated assault-against public servant. He was also booked on an unrelated warrant for assault. His bail totals $57,000.

On June 29, two …

47th Annual Moonlight Ramble

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Registration is open for the 47th 2019 BikeHouston Moonlight Ramble! Hosted by Saint Arnolds. BikeHouston is celebrating Space City’s 50th moon landing anniversary with our unique ride by adding a special space theme to this year’s ride. Join us as we lift off to the night streets with over 1000 other costumed riders for this midnight adventure. Come dressed to impress in costume and in bike lights to win some great prizes. …

Upcoming Rides

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Memorial Park Criterium Wednesday, July 17, 2019 @ 5:00 PM

Sugar Land Wed Night Worlds Wednesday, July 17, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

Sugar Cycles MS150 Group Ride Sunday, July 21, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Katy Flatland Century 2019 Sunday, July 21, 2019 @ 6:45 AM

Tour de Bike Barn 40 Sunday, July 21, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Tour de Bike Barn 59 Sunday, July 21, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Sunday Blendin Sunday, July 21, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Aransas Pass police looking for alleged hit and run driver

Author: Taylor Alanis | www.kiiitv.com

ARANSAS PASS, Texas — Aransas Pass police are a looking for a driver who hit a cyclist then drove away on Friday morning on Highway 36 near Harbor Island Road.

Officers said a 51-year-old man was riding his bike when a car heading in the same direction hit him and took off. …

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Community gathers for 53rd annual Nueces County Medical Society Health Fair

By: Catherine McGinty | www.kristv.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Thousands of people took time today to focus on their health and take advantage of free services.

It was all provided at the 53rd annual Nueces County Medical Society Health Fair. …

… Nueces County Medical Society Alliance and Texas Medical Association teamed up to give out free bicycle helmets. Children were properly fitted for helmets by physicians, part of an initiative called Hard Hats for Little Heads. …

Annual Goatneck bike race July 27

By Ashley Rose | www.cleburnetimesreview.com

With construction ongoing at Cleburne High School, the annual Tour de Goatneck Bike Ride has been moved.

Goatneck will celebrate its 32nd anniversary on July 27 when it welcomes about 1,500 riders to Cleburne. The race, which started in 1987, begins and ends at Cleburne Bible Church, 930 N. Nolan River Road, and is always held on the last Saturday of July.

Originally crated by members of …

Richard Eugene Ward, Jr., age 70, of Belton died Saturday, July 6

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Richard Eugene Ward, Jr. was born January 17, 1949, in Wray, Colorado to Richard Eugene Ward and Marjorie Ruth Roberts Ward. He passed away in Temple on July 6, 2019.

Rich grew up in the Denver area. His parents ran a turkey farm and later his father worked for the State of Colorado. Rich was active in the Boy Scouts and enjoyed spending time hunting with his paternal grandfather Archie Ward. …

… Rich enjoyed bicycling, stating once his Schwinn Paramount was an ideal vehicle since he could perform all the maintenance himself and it required little fuel. He frequently commuted about 1.2 miles to the office via bicycle. He bicycled all around the United States, and in Texas preferred small communities and out-of-the-way backroads. Without his bicycle, he also ran marathons. …

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