Texas Bicycling News Digest April 25th

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Kid’s Health Fair and Bicycle Rodeo to be Held May 3

Written by Donna Miller, LVN        www.brownwoodnews.com


Brownwood/Brown County Health Department and the Brownwood Police Department will host a special event to mark National Infant Immunization Week, April 26-May 3.
In observance of National Infant Immunization Week, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department will also be hosting a Kids’ Health Fair on May 3, 2014 from 10am until 2pm at the Depot at 600 East Depot St. In conjunction with the Kids’ Health Fair, the Brownwood Police Department will also be having their annual Bike Rodeo at the Depot. BBCHD would like to encourage…

Ride Like A Girl – 2014 Season Opener & Party

Monday, May 19, 2014, 6:00 PM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

46 Mountain Bikers Went

Come for the ride, stay for the party!  There will be a post-ride party and BBQ. Bring your favorite chips, snacks or dessert to share.Based on the theory that women learn new skills differently from men, rides are designated as “for women only”.The concept is simple:  the “girls” meet at local bike trails for group rides and mountain biking ski…

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Local officers participate in memorial bike ride

Chris McGuinness | Herald staff writer        kdhnews.com


Officers from the Killeen and Harker Heights police departments swapped their uniforms for Lycra jerseys this morning, to participate in a memorial bike ride from Killeen to Belton.
The local officers joined a team of riders from the San Antonio Police Department to participate in a leg of the “We Remember” Memorial Bicycle Trek Across Texas.
The riders left early this morning from…

Kickin’ Butt and Taking Names : Rob Sandusky

by Anne Clarrissimeaux        texasbikeracing.com


You could say the Dallas race scene has been a little amped up in the past few weeks. It’s as though a gauntlet was thrown down that caused some races in particular to be just that much faster, that much harder.
At a recent Thursday night race at Fair Park, a couple of the more recognized, stronger P1 riders battled for the series leader jersey. And last weekend’s Matrix Challenge brought with it large fields full of strong riders.
These were races that would separate the men from the boys, so to speak.
But only in the figurative sense. Tucked into the middle of the pack of that high-speed Thursday night race was 16-year-old Rob Sandusky of Matrix Cycling Club. This sprite of a racer­­––sporting a mop of…

Boy bicyclists hospitalized after struck by car in Katy

by Mike Glenn        www.chron.com

A car struck two children in Katy on Friday afternoon, sending both to the hospital, authorities said.
Authorities said two boys, 12 and 15, were hit about 3 p.m. while riding bicycles along Morton Road near Raintree Village.
They were taken by ambulance to an area hospital with…

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Road Time Trial 2

San Angelo Bicycle Association

Date(s) – 05/01/2014
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Susan Peak Rd
Categories: Road Time Trial
The start place will be about 150 yards north of HWY 87 on FM1223. Please park on the east side of the road to prevent any traffic problems.
The Susan Peak Time Trial is a 12 mile loop.
To participate in the time trials you are required to be a current member of SABA. Join now!
Riders estimate their time and are placed in order from slowest to fastest. Riders are started 1 min apart.

San Angelo Bicycle Association

31 people came out for the 6 mile mountain bike time trial. Some really close times. Enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs after compliments of the HS MTB Team.
Check out the results.
http://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=21333

How could you use CATS at your university?

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Dr. Aaron Block is an assistant professor of computer science at Austin College in Sherman, home of 1350 students. Austin College was one of the pilot CATS schools in 2012, and Professor Block used CATS as a starting point to offer his well-earned wisdom to his students.
Dr. Block is involved with the Roo Riders, an Austin College bicycling organization which promotes awareness, knowledge, and understanding about the impact bicycles can have on society and health, along with providing camaraderie for students who ride bikes at Austin College. He added a bike repair session to the CATS presentation, enticing more…

Cyclist Nate Aikele paralyzed at Driveway bike race

By Pam LeBlanc

Nate Aikele was flying toward the finish line in the last lap of a cycling race at The Driveway in East Austin on April 10 when he glanced over his shoulder to see how far ahead he was of the other racers.
In a flash, he veered off the winding, paved course and crashed into a tree.
Aikele, 30, a podiatry student from Midwestern University in Phoenix who was working a clinical rotation in San Antonio, broke his back, crushed several…

Nate Aikele, right, in blue racing kit, broke his back and severed his spinal cord in a crash at the Driveway April 10, the day this photo was taken.

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A Loud Man at Stripes

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Until I reached the Stripes station on FM1314 at Valley Ranch Parkway I thought the highlight of the ride would be the spring fragrances my nose picked out as I rode. But as I pulled up to the pumps to get some towels I could hear someone talking loudly by the store. As I rode up there I could a man dressed in a t-shirt, shorts, sandals with a beard. He was talking about God and Jesus and how they watched over him. He wasn’t talking to anyone in particular as he walked around. Whenever someone walked nearby he said hello and said “have a blessed day”. He was well mannered. I went inside to get a breakfast taco and a Diet Pepsi. He was still there when I came back outside. When I walked to my bike the young man said he like my bike, wondered if I had been the Olympics. I laughed and acknowledged his comments. I sat down and he asked God to watch over me as I biked (this was important later on during my ride). He continued to talk and I heard a lot about his family and God’s watching over them. Several minutes later a Montgomery County deputy sheriff cruiser pulled up and the deputy got out. As he approached the man he asked him several questions. The man continued to be well mannered and answer each question. Sometimes his answer was not what you would expect but always with respect to the deputy. The deputy talked on his radio and not too long after that I heard a siren coming from the east on FM1314. A Montgomery Hospital District medic truck arrived (M34). Two women medics emerged from the truck and walked toward the man. As they got near him they talked to the deputy and then asked the man several questions: What is it? Where is he? (He answered the Stripes station but she wanted the town). They invited him to get in the truck so they could check him out but he refused at first. He eventually agreed and got into the ambulance. While this was going on a New Caney ISD police cruiser, a MCHD supervisor truck, and a Porter FD pickup truck arrived. Later another deputy sheriff pulled up as well.

A shot of the vehicles and people at Stripes on FM1314

A shot of the vehicles and people at Stripes on FM1314

The first deputy picked up the man’s belongings by the store and examined them on the hood of the New Caney ISD SUV. He must not have found anything bad putting them back in the bag and giving it to the medics. The MCHD supervisor walked up to me and asked if I was here while the man was talking and walking around. I said yes but that he had not accosted anyone. One time during the man’s walking and talking a pickup pulled in with an animal cage in the back. The man walked closer to the pickup and talked to the animal in the cage ( I am guessing it was a dog). A little time later the ambulance pulled out of Stripes I guess to take the man to the hospital. during all of this I heard this from the man:

  • he is 32 years old
  • he slept beside the road last night, the best sleep he had in a long time
  • he was in St. Luke’s hospital a week or so ago
  • his sister raised him and they were very poor
  • he loves his wife
  • continually praised God and Jesus

Back to the ride. I went north to New Caney under a bright blue sky. A gentle breeze was enough to keep me cool but not impede my riding. The temperature started at 78 when I left home at 11:01, going up to 88 when I returned at 1:59. While I was at Striped the MCHD supervisor came up to me a second time and asked how far I was biking today. He said he biked over by Conroe and named several roads I have been on. I gave him a Texbiker business card to check on. The route today totaled 36.55 miles at a 15.9 mph average speed.

Excitement continued to happen near Strips. As I was waiting at the traffic light to cross FM1314 a Jeep Wrangler going west veered onto the shoulder at a fast clip and just before reaching the intersection veered back onto the west lane in front of a dump truck to avoid a car turning right in front of him. Not a good move.

Later on the Stripe’s man’s prayer for God to watch over me came to fruition. I was riding on Kingwood Place in front of Emeritus when out of a left crossover a silver car started to pull out in front of me. All of a sudden the man driving saw me and slammed on his brakes as I rode in front of his car. God was watching over me during this close call. There must be something about silver cars wanting to pull out in front of me!

April miles now total 716.06. I am within 62 miles of reaching the 778 mile goal. This week I biked 184.58 miles and 1976 miles year to date.

Saturday’s weather looks as good as today’s. I am thinking of biking to Crosby.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest April 24th

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Almost 200 Participate in Memorial Bike Ride (Video)

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EDINBURG – A memorial bike ride was held this morning to remember Eddie Arguelles, the man killed while riding his bike a week ago. Nearly 200 cyclists took part in the 15-mile bike ride.
A vehicle struck Arguelles, who was riding his bike on the 281 Frontage Road near Trenton Road. Police later caught the driver trying to hide Arguelles’ body in a canal. The driver and his passenger are facing charges.
Arguelles’ mother, Sylvia Garcia, was at this morning’s memorial. She said, …

‘Little d’ bike racks coming

www.dentonrc.com

Denton city leaders will unveil new “Little d” bike racks at 6 p.m. today in front of the Courthouse on the Square at the corner of Elm and Oak streets.
The group Denton Downtowners wrote a proposal for an $8,400 neighborhood empowerment grant from the city to pay for 38 racks that provide 76 spaces for bicyclists downtown. The bike rack design features an eighth note carved into…

Bikes + Art + Beer = Artcrank

By Pam LeBlanc        www.austin360.com

Bikes, art and beer – now there’s a happy combination.
Artcrank, billed as “a poster party for bike people,” moves to a larger venue this year to accommodate growing crowds. The festival, which features locally made, bike-inspired posters by 35 top designers, is set for 5-10 p.m. Friday at Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth St.
Copies of posters will be on…

300 set to go for gold at Special Olympics

By KELSEY SAMUELS/The Lufkin News

East Texas athletes are going for the gold Friday and Saturday during the Special Olympics Texas Spring games.
More than 300 athletes will be throwing, running and competing throughout the weekend while also bringing home memories and maybe a medal or two.
Anthony Key, East Texas area director, said this weekend’s activities will include cycling and track and field events. The cycling events are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Friday, and the…

Wild ride against Cancer

Saturday, May 17, 2014, 7:00 AM

Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.
2801 Telecom Pkwy. Richardson, TX

30 Members Went

Let get together and do the wild ride in Richardson. This is part of the Wildflower Festival in Richardson. There are different ride distances available. More details to come.

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LETTER: Cyclist killed

themonitor.com

A heartfelt expression of sorrow for the last, previous and future bicyclists killed or injured on our roadways. Circumstances as reported of the April 10 accident are especially onerous due to the absolute lack of humanity by the accused. However, there are a few questions which were not answered, such as: Did the bicycle have all appropriate safety equipment and lighting as required by law? Was the rider “as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway?” Was he applying all the other rights and duties of all other vehicle operators? How was the street lighted and traffic? I’m not saying that any answers to these questions should in…

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Hope For North Texas

Team Hope || Meet Kevin

Team Hope is on their way to raising $10,000 to positively impact the lives of the people in North Texas! During the next few weeks, we will be highlighting some of the individuals who are participating in the 1st annual Hope for North Texas Ride for Hope Charity Bike Ride.
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HFNT: Why are you riding for Team Hope?
KEVIN: I am riding for Team Hope this year to inspire and challenge others to participate and give towards a great cause.  I will do my absolute best to encourage, support and assist anyone who would like to join our team and ride.  You see, Biking is a sport that once challenged can take a person to wonderful and magical places they never dreamed of going.  It will reconnect you to the freedoms of your youth and you may discover new things inside of…

Ride for Hope Bike Rally

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On, May 10th, Team Hope will ride in the Head for the Hills Rotary Bike Rally representing Hope for North Texas. We will be raising money to positively impact the lives of our neighbors, who so desperately need assistance. With increased financial support, we can keep expanding our reach and serving the poor in our community. Will you ride with us in this cause? …

Undercover Houston Bike Cops Bust Dangerous Drivers

by Brad        urbanvelo.org

Houston has a thriving bicycle culture, but ranks among one of the least safe places to ride in the country according to the Alliance for Biking and Walking. Fast Company is reporting on a new program to catch dangerous drivers in the act, and bring cycling fatalities in the city to “Goal Zero.”
“We asked them to put police officers in plain clothes on bicycles with support in the area, so if someone did pass them too closely, they could call on their support to pull over that driver and issue a citation,” explains…

Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: 2008 Felt S22 and S32 Triathlon Bicycles and 2010 Felt S32, B12, B14 and B16 Triathlon Bicycles.
Hazard: The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy: Replacement…

Survey for TXDoT concerning cycling in Texas.

Tyler Bicycle Club

We need all cyclists in East Texas to fill out this survey!
We learned at the meeting Wednesday night that TXDoT has a survey for cyclists in Texas to fill out, to inform TXDoT of the particular needs of cyclists in various regions of the state.  This will help guide TXDoT planning through the year 2040. Cyclists from the larger cities knew about this survey and have completed it. However, cyclists in East Texas knew nothing about the survey and as a result, our needs for this…

Cyclist uses long pole, video camera to remind Houston drivers to stay away

By Craig Hlavaty        www,chron.com


A Houston bicyclist is making a statement about safety by filming the often angry drivers who hit a pole he has sticking out three feet from the side of his bike.
While riding in the designated bike lanes of the Memorial area, Dan Morgan sought a way to prove that some motorists aren’t following a law stating that cars should not come within three feet of a cyclist.
“The whole purpose of the flag was to demonstrate that we exist on the roads,” Morgan said. “That flag could…

Bicyclist hit by A-train

www.dentonrc.com

A bicyclist was injured after being struck by the Denton County Transportation Authority’s A-train at 9:15 a.m. Thursday morning at Lakeview Boulevard in south Denton.
The injured bicyclist was taken to a local hospital. His condition was not immediately available.
It is the second incident involving a train and resident this week. Late Monday, a Denton man who was on the railroad tracks near Dallas Drive was struck and…

Upcoming Events

Waco Bicycle Club

    Events on April 28, 2014
Hill Riding Training
Map
Location: First Baptist Church of Woodway, Ritchie Road, Woodway, TX, United States
Description: Learn helpful hill climbing techniques.
Events on May 4, 2014
WBC Picnic/Meeting
Map
Location: Woodway Park 2
Description: The picnic will be in place of our regular meeting. There will be a road ride before the picnic and trail rides all afternoon.

BikeDFW Bike To Work Day Energizer Stations – 2014

by Richard Wezensky        www.bikedfw.org

Mark your calendars! Friday, May 16, 2014 is The League of American Cyclists’ National Bike To Work Day. IF there is ever a day to ride to work, make it this day. Think about the positive statement we’ll be making as cyclists, safely using an alternate form of transportation.
Based on our great success in Richardson 2 years ago, which grew to 5 stations around Dallas last year, BikeDFW, DART and NCTCOG have partnered up to host 9 Bike Commuter Energizer Stations around the Dallas/Fort Worth area: …

Late beloved cyclist’s friends, family pay tribute with morning ride

By DAN SANTELLA The Monitor

EDINBURG — Police escorts and flashing vests lit up a cavalry of purpose-ful cyclists who rode be-fore sunrise Thursday in a tribute to their comrade, Eddie Arguelles, who was killed one week earlier.
Arguelles’ widow, Mon-ette, addressed the gath-ered cyclists before they departed for their 16-mile memorial ride for Eddie Arguelles.
“It’s been a tough week,” she said, her voice break-ing. “But … I’m not going to let this stop me from riding my bike.”
She handed the mega-phone to Mike Padgett of McAllen, who read for the crowd a commentary on…

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A Little Shorter Ride

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The ride was a little shorter than what I have done earlier this week. I headed off to Huffman via Atascocita and Walden biking 32.66 miles averaging 15.2 mph. I suspect the legs need some recovery time before I can get the average speed up to 16+ mph. The ride was uneventful except as I approached Fairlake Drive to turn right I could see a fire truck and ambulance with lights flashing sitting in the E. Lake Houston Parkway and FM1960 intersection. I couldn’t see what caused the problem but I suspect some kind of accident.

I had to delay the ride start some today to give the rain cloud time to move out of the area. My wife and I went to a meeting and were returning home about 11:20 when rain drops hit the windshield, not many. When we got home we heard some thunder too. I had a couple of chores to finish and by the time they were done the rogue clouds had disappeared. I started the ride at 1:02 and finished at 3:51. The sky was overcast the whole ride but the temperature stayed warm ranging 81 to 82. Wind was from the south at 8 mph not causing much of an issue for biking.

Stopping at the Huffman Chevron for a break, snacks and drink was nice. Sitting under the canopy the breeze was just right. I did wear a long sleeve jersey and shorts. The long sleeves were so I didn’t have to put sunscreen on. It turned out to be comfortable. As prepared to leave the station the sky to west looked gray and maybe threatening. I saw a number of the vehicles coming from that direction with their lights on and wondered if it was raining. I figured there were a few places I could get out of the rain if it caught me before going on the causeway. If I saw rain on the west side I could wait on the east side of Lake Houston. When I got to Lake Houston there wasn’t any rain but the wind was cooler while I rode over the lake.

At one spot on the ride I ran over a piece of metal with my rear tire and I feared a flat would happen but nothing came of it. I may not have a high confidence level with the tires (Schwalbe Ultremo 700x23c) since I have had a couple of flats. I been debating on what tire to use after these wear out. Maybe these will do better and win the choice.

I am making progress on the April mileage goal: 679.51 miles, less than 100 to reach the goal with 6 days left in April. 148.03 miles this week and 1939 miles year to date. I biked 20 days so far in April.

Tomorrow could reach 87 degrees with partly cloudy skies. There is a rumor that Monday might get in the 90’s. Bike is planned.

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