Texas Bicycling News Digest December 21st 2018
PAPD: Man killed in hit-and-run while riding his bicycle
Erica Apodaca | www.beaumontenterprise.com
A 76-year-old man died Thursday evening after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle, according to information from the Port Arthur Police Department.
At approximately 6:58 p.m. officials responded to a call in reference to a man who was struck by a vehicle in the 2300 block of Memorial Boulevard.
Initial reports indicate that the vehicle was traveling north and struck the man who was riding his bicycle across the roadway. The vehicle then left the scene.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Biking for a cause
By LYNETTE HAALAND | www.hillcountrynews.com
A former Leander ISD student plans to bike the more than 4,000 miles from Austin to Anchorage, Ak, this summer to raise funds for cancer research and support services.
Maria Krychniak, a 2015 graduate of Vandegrift High School, is now a fourth-year honors mathematics major at the University of Texas who says her mission is rooted in family.
She never got to know her grandfather Luis, who died from prostate cancer before Maria was born. Her aunt, Luisa, passed away from breast cancer. …
Humble beginnings: The story of Richardson Bike Mart
By Chelsea Peters | communityimpact.co
Walking into Richardson Bike Mart feels more like stumbling into a cyclist’s fever dream. Clusters of bicycles line the walls, the floor and even hang from the ceiling.
At any given time owner and President Woody Smith said at least 1,000 bicycles are ready for purchase. Combine that with the roughly 500 warehoused bikes waiting to be assembled and another 1,500 housed at nearby locations, and what results is a companywide inventory that rivals shops nationally and perhaps even globally, Smith said. …
ATX-CSTAT. CCR team camp
Michael Pincus | www.strava.com
Headwinds, Hills and hot mess
Nicole Volek | www.strava.com
Southern Tier Route in 28 days
By David E. | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 14, Brackettville, TX to Lost Maples Campground: Lots of hills today and a huge gap to the next campground
Friday December 21, 2018, 88 miles (141 km) – Total so far: 1,496 miles (2,407 km)
Several very steep hills slowed me down along with a general fear of the wild pigs I saw during the day. No wild camping outside of a regular campground tonight! The next campground I could find is 50+ miles away.
There is a lot of Mistletoe on the trees. I don’t remember ever seeing it in the wild.
Texas fences for the ranches are 8 to 10 feet high. I was riding down a road with …