Video: Texas woman chooses Ohio to kick off bike ride for opioid addiction awareness
Vanessa Richardson | www.wlwt.com
CLEVES, Ohio — Jeannette Krupp has an active six days ahead of her. She’s biking 400 miles to raise awareness about opioid addiction.
“I kept saying, ‘Why isn’t anyone doing anything about this? I see people dying every weekend, why isn’t anyone doing something?’ And then I realized, sometimes you have to be the one to do it,” said Krupp.
Krupp is a strength and conditioning coach in Texas. When she started researching, she saw that opioid use is an epidemic in Ohio, so she chose the Buckeye state as her …
Parker: Service and Sacrifice
by State Representative Tan Parker | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
There have been many times in my life that I have missed loved one’s birthdays, spent holidays at the office, worked overtime, and lost sleep due to my role as a businessman and a legislator. Thankfully, these are just symptoms of seasonal sacrifice; seasons that I am sure all of us are familiar with. For our law enforcement officials, however, all of the above, is standard protocol. …
The TXFallenPD Tribute is an annual bike race that first began in 2008 when police officers united to honor fallen Texas officers. Since 2008, this event has grown from a symbolic tradition into a community fundraising event that includes a 5K, a civilian bike race, and a police obstacle course race. However, no matter how much this event grows, the focus will forever remain the same. The proceeds from the …
Monday Training
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com
USA Cycling Announces New Membership Structure
www.bicycleretailer.com
Colorado Springs, Colo. – USA Cycling today launched a redesigned membership program, high-lighted by a new low-cost option for cycling enthusiasts and fans to become members of the sport’s National Governing Body. The new program aims to bring many more cycling enthusiasts into the USA Cycling community ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and USA Cycling’s 100 year anniversary in 2020.
Both new and renewing USA Cycling members will have three membership options to choose …
Stolen from East Austin house last night – Sept. 30 from BikingATX
From The Director: Notes From NOLA
BikeHouston.org
New Orleans is building 75-miles of low-stress bicycle infrastructure over the next two years. That made NOLA a great backdrop for the 2018 Walk, Bike, Places Conference held there in September.
I learned a lot, and it was a great opportunity to compare notes with our friends at BikeEasy, NOLA’s nonprofit organization advocating for people on bikes. The conference brought together planners, transportation engineers, public health professionals, elected officials, community leaders, placemakers and professional walking and bicycling advocates together to …
10 Dangerous Intersections: Houston Asks The Feds For Help
BikeHouston.org
On Bike to Work Day in May 2018 following a series of bicyclist fatalities, Mayor Turner directed BikeHouston and the City to work together to identify and improve 10 intersections considered dangerous.
BikeHouston answered the call. We engaged our members and other advocates to help identify intersections that posed the greatest threat to safety. After compiling a list of more than 30 intersections the Mayor’s office approved 12 to investigate.
The city installed a temporary camera at each of the …
UPCOMING RIDES
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Paluxy Pedal
Sat, October 06, 2018 8:30 AM Glen Rose, Tx
Grandview Gallop
Sun, October 07, 2018 8:00 AM 106 S Walnut St, Venus, TX 76084
River View
Sat, October 13, 2018 8:00 AM Rio Vista High School, Rio Vista TX 76107
Marvelous Massey
Sun, October 14, 2018 8:00 AM Crowley High School, 1005 W Main Street, Crowley Texas
Leakey 2018
Fri, October 19, 2018 8:00 AM Frio Pecan Farm, Leakey, TX
Bicycles Inc. – Century of the Month
Sat, October 27, 2018 8:00 AM Bicycles Inc. – Arlington
Alvarado Adventure
Sun, October 28, 2018 8:00 AM Alvarado High School, Alvarado, Tx
League Cycling Instructor Training – November 30 to December 2
H-GAC Transportation | www.h-gac.com
The League of American Bicyclists is conducting a League Cycling Instructor training at the Houston-Galveston Area Council offices (2nd Floor Conference Rooms) from Friday, November 30 to Sunday, December 2. The training certifies you to teach Smart Cycling classes to children and adults to help them become more confident, safe, and intelligent cyclists. To register and find more information about the process for obtaining your certification, visit the League of American Bicyclists website or contact Clint McManus at 832-681-2513 or clint.mcmanus@h-gac.com. The class has limited spaces, so make sure to sign up early.
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
McIntyre’s Sprint Zone Wednesday
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 @ 6:20 PM
West Bike Scene @ Sun & Ski Memorial Mall
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
SL Wednesday Night Worlds
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Southern Elite Cross Training Series
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Catalina Ride
Thursday, October 4, 2018 @ 5:30 AM
Nite Bike
Thursday, October 4, 2018 @ 7:05 PM
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Reminder that Dallas Bicycle Coalition is meeting at Pegasus City Brewery this Wednesday, October 3rd starting at 6:30
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) October 2, 2018
2nd place for RT athlete Cherie Spooner in yesterday's #TMBRA West Texas Badlands Challenge XC race in the Cat 1 Women's 40+! #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/NfjXqTqwpd
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) October 2, 2018
I have been staring at this bike lane striping for 10 minutes wondering what whoever put it there was thinking. Just to start it is 2.1' wide but next to a 9' hatched area. https://t.co/T5XTkwXf1U
— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) October 1, 2018
Bright side of today, Zeus made it into the Vegan Cyclist YouTube Channel featuring the last Tuesday Night Crit! https://t.co/Ol45xvFozZ
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) October 1, 2018
#fatbike rollin. 4.0 tires make it easy. #bigwheels https://t.co/o6g2qM1pvF @ South Padre Island, Texas https://t.co/9QSgUVbYVo
— RIDESTOKE (@ridestoke) October 1, 2018
The best bicycle brewery in Dallas has a new tour! Get a ticket for the inaugural ride on 11/10/18. If you don't have a bike, you'll get a discount code in the confirmation email for a bike rental from Local Hub. https://t.co/VVDWPcyifm
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) October 1, 2018
Starting to rough out the tracking page. Let me know if I have your info wrong or if I'm missing your tracking link.https://t.co/YNWIlwwnGC https://t.co/YNWIlwwnGC
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 1, 2018
She is riding!!! We had our 7th Adult Learn to Ride class for the year yesterday, and as always, it was awesome and amazing to see the process work, and the joy that comes from our new riders on their… https://t.co/3utyGPk64C
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 1, 2018
