Texas Bicycling News Digest December 24th 2018
Boy gets to test out his new bike in time for Christmas
By Marshall Reid | www.dentonrc.com
Onlookers couldn’t help but smile as 9-year-old Michael Price skidded through puddles and across the parking lot on his new bicycle.
Michael received his recumbent bike — an early Christmas gift — from the Denton Toys for Tots warehouse Thursday evening and had a …
Strava Festive 500
hammond9705 | www.bikeforums.net
Anyone doing the Strava Festive 500? It’s a challenge to ride 500km (310 miles) in the eight days between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Today was the first day. I got 40 miles in, which is on track, but I’m going to have trouble completing it. 40 miles a day is ok if you ride everyday, but it’s hard to ride 8 …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | www.chasingwatts.com
Rapha Day 1
Monday, December 24, 2018 @ 8:00 AM
Rapha Day 2
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Society Tuesday Night Ride
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Rapha Day 3
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 @ 8:00 AM
Wednesday Light Ride
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Rapha Day 4
Thursday, December 27, 2018 @ 8:00 AM
Society Thursday Night Ride
Thursday, December 27, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Rapha Day 5
Friday, December 28, 2018 @ 8:00 AM
Rapha Day 6
Saturday, December 29, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Society Saturday 45 miler
Saturday, December 29, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Society Saturday 35 Miler
Saturday, December 29, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Cycles Saturday Shop Ride
Saturday, December 29, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Blendin
Saturday, December 29, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Barn West University Sunday Ride
Sunday, December 30, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
SWCC Sunday
Sunday, December 30, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Rapha Day 7
Sunday, December 30, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Diverse Houstonians come together for holidays
By Robert Downen and Massarah Mikati | www.chron.com
The day before Christmas in Houston was one focused on community and goodwill, with groups from various backgrounds, faiths and classes coming together to celebrate the holiday or, in other cases, the similarities in their religions.
Gifts were given, masses were held and thousands flocked to events across the city for free meals and companionship. …
… The day before Christmas in Houston was one focused on community and goodwill, with groups from various backgrounds, faiths and classes coming together to celebrate the holiday or, in other cases, the similarities in their religions.
Gifts were given, masses were held and thousands flocked to events across the city for free meals and companionship. …
Questions loom after man claims he was shot on bike that investigators couldn’t find
www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – A shooting on the Northwest Side has police searching for answers, and officials say the victim in the case isn’t helping much with information.
The shooting happened on the 4800 block of Gus Eckert Road near Fredericksburg Road and USAA Boulevard. …