Texas Bicycling News for February 16, 2024
Video: Teen’s school project now a popular bike park in Marble Falls
by: Blake DeVine | www.kxan.com
MARBLE FALLS, Texas (KXAN) — Out in the hills of Marble Falls, there’s a perfect place to ride around on bikes.
Station Mountain Bike Park opened this fall, built on 120 acres with 370 feet of vertical elevation, touting 23 different trails for riders of all skill levels.
Its owner, Rhett Jones, is a high school senior.
“We have been on a gradual upward trajectory as the word of mouth grows and people realize how cool this park is,” he said.
In just three years, Jones went …
Texas teen's school project now a popular bike park in Marble Falls https://t.co/ZE2tptSmlD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2024
White Deer ISD student dies after a reported ‘bicycle incident’
by: Erin Rosas | www.myhighplains.com
WHITE DEER, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The White Deer Independent School District reported on social media Thursday night that a student has died after a reported “bicycle incident.”
The post read that Jordan Jones “passed away from injuries sustained from a bicycle incident.” Family sues Potter County after man dies in jail of ruptured appendix
White Deer ISD noted that the junior high, located at 604 South Doucette Street, will be open at 9 a.m. on Friday morning for anyone in need of emotional support at this time.
“Please keep them all in your prayers,” the post continued. “It’s just heartbreaking.”
Bicyclist in critical condition after north Austin hit and run; Police asking for help
by: Christopher Adams | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are asking for help finding a driver who hit and critically injured a bicyclist earlier this month before leaving the scene.
Police responded to the crash in the 10500 block of Dessau Road, between East Rundberg Lane and East Braker Lane, at 6:54 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5. A 59-year-old Hispanic woman was hit while riding a bicycle. The suspect “immediately left the scene” without stopping to help or calling 911, police say.
The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with multiple life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. Anyone with information is asked to contact Austin Area Crime Stoppers at 512-471-8477 or by submitting a tip online. Submissions can be anonymous. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest.
ARR Trail Crew at Brushy Creek https://t.co/CQHxockqlY #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2024
It's almost time for the weekend! ? ?
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) February 16, 2024
Get outside on the Bayou Greenways and enjoy a bike ride, walk with your dog, or some time in nature.
Video: Katy Anderson#BayouGreenways #HoustonParks #GetOutside #FunwithFamily pic.twitter.com/EOhyeBifoQ
Join us for a groundbreaking of a regional trail connection Wednesday, February 21st at noon!
— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec) February 17, 2024
Únetete a nosotros para el inicio de construcción de una conexión regional de senderos el miércoles 21 de febrero a las 12 p.m. pic.twitter.com/VukeEUMAWq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 17, 2024
Fort Worth Seeking City Board Applicants
www.wbap.com
The City of Fort Worth is seeking applicants to fill various vacancies on its boards and commissions.
Members of City Boards and Commissions play a major role in providing resident oversight and input to staff and elected officials on a variety of issues.
Qualified applicants are needed for the following: …
… Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission- Members provide recommendations on pedestrian and bicycle plans, policies, programs and projects to improve the environment for non-motorized travelers. …
San Antonio cyclist, 65, tragically killed in road accident now identified
by SBG San Antonio Staff Reports | news4sanantonio.com
SAN ANTONIO – The 65-year-old man who was killed after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle has now been identified.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner shared that William Tracy Mize, 65, was killed by blunt force injuries and his death was ruled an accident.
He was about a mile away from the apartments where he lived when he was struck by a passing motorist.
The San Antonio Police Department reported …
Video: MSU cyclist recovering after being struck by pickup truck
by: Curtis Jackson | www.texomashomepage.com
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Friends and family are praying for a quick recovery of a Midwestern State University collegiate cyclist who was struck by a truck on Wednesday.
Noah Reinertz was struck by a vehicle while out on a training ride on Highway 25 with the MSU Cycling Team Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
MSU Cycling Director Pablo Cruz said Reinertz suffered a fractured skull after being clipped by a passerby’s side mirror. Cruz said if the car had moved over just centimeters more, this incident could have been much worse.
With temperatures beginning to …
Austin breaks ground on East Braker Lane expansion
Author: Johann Castro | www.kvue.com
AUSTIN, Texas — One of North Austin’s most prominent roads will soon be expanding.
On Friday, members of the City of Austin’s Capital Delivery Services Department joined with officials from Samsung Electronics and the Pioneer Crossing Elementary School to break ground on the East Braker Lane Expansion project.
The project, which is being completed for the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, will ultimately extend East Braker Lane approximately three-quarters of a mile from its current endpoint at Dawes Place to Samsung Boulevard. Once completed, officials believe the improvements will reduce congestion on East Parmer Lane. …
… Installation of a protected bicycle lane on the north side and an off-street bicycle lane on the south side …
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Afternoon Ride where I encountered a Ron and a Duck Houston, Texas
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Nice one fit and bike faster Bastrop County, Texas
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I did the entire course on my bike. Finally
