Texas Bicycling News for May 19th 2022

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San Antonio cyclists honor fallen riders with Ride of Silence

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As of May, three cyclists deaths have been reported in the San Antonio area

San Antonio cyclists joined in a silent ride through the streets of downtown on Wednesday, May 18, for the annual Ride of Silence, a global cycling protest that honors those killed on the road. Ride of Silence, a nationwide ride, occurs every year on the third Wednesday of National Bike Month (May).

Jeff Moore, an avid cycler, who helms a weekly city-wide ride, has organized San Antonio’s Ride of Silence for the past seven years wants to call attention to the city’s cycling problem. As of June, three cyclists have been killed by drivers on San Antonio roads.

"I think we’re in a time where it seems like the most dangerous time to …

‘Fort Worth Bike Sharing’ talks ‘Bike to Work Week’ with CBS 11

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Attitudes toward bike riding are shifting as it becomes an option for many people.

WFPD: Cyclist killed in morning wreck

By KAUZ Digital Media Team | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Wichita Falls Police say that a woman died after being hit by a pickup truck while bicycling on Southwest Parkway Thursday morning.

The crash was reported at 7:41 am at Southwest Parkway and Sisk Road.

A press release from the Wichita Falls Police Department says 65-year-old Nancy Kiel Beaver of Wichita Falls was riding her bike on Southwest Pkwy. and trying to turn onto Sisk Road. The truck was on …

Waco’s OTB Cyclery hosting Enduro Racing mountain bike event at Cameron Park

By Gordon Collier | www.kwtx.com

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Like many outdoor activities, mountain biking has seen a sharp rise in popularity since the Covid-19 lockdowns.

For months on end, high demand and short supplies made finding parts or completed bikes quite difficult. Even used bikes were going for a premium.

Manufacturers are finally catching up and the sport is showing no signs of slowing down.

For the first time ever, Cameron Park will be the location for an Enduro Racing mountain bike race on Saturday, May 21st. So far, more than 80 riders have signed up. …

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Editorial: Harris County is right to use toll road money for trails that link communities

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For decades, the Harris County Toll Road Authority has been building bigger and better highways for drivers to move through and around the county’s neighborhoods. Now, in a welcome if long overdue shift, the county-owned authority has won approval to spend millions to help people who live in those areas move around the toll roads, and elsewhere, without ever turning on their ignition.

Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 along partisan lines to OK $53 million for the first phase of a roughly $600 million plan to build hike-and-bike trails near four key toll roads.

“The toll road for a long time has been focused on finishing its system,” …

Video: Earn-A-Bike one of the big winners in latest Philanthropitch

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Nonprofit was awarded more than $55K during event SAN ANTONIO – Philanthropitch is a social impact fast-pitch competition for innovative and scalable nonprofits.

In San Antonio, it is kind of like “Shark Tank” for non-profits and Tuesday night’s donations will helping local initiatives make a big difference.

“Overwhelming for sure. So much support, not even just from, you know, the groups that that gave to us yesterday, but just even people in the audience biking the bicycle community here in San Antonio showed up for me. So it was very overwhelming,” Cristina Ramirez said.

Ramirez is the executive director of …

Permian Basin Ride of Silence set to honor fallen cyclists

Author: Dustin Pope | www.newswest9.com

MIDLAND, Texas — The 2022 International Ride of Silence will take place on May 18, at 7 p.m. The event will start at Mid-Cities Church 8700 TX-191.

This will mark the 16th year that the ride of silence will be held here in the Permian Basin. The events’ long history will focus on the remembrance of cyclists that have lost their lives in the Permian Basin.

The event is also designed to educate both bicyclists and motorists alike on all the ethical responsibilities when we share the road.

This ride will consist of a 12-mile journey beginning and ending at Mid-Cities Church. Along with …

Bike to Work on Friday, May 20

Jeff Stensland | www.austintexas.gov

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and other partner organizations will celebrate Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 20 with bike trips, educational information, and an event at Austin City Hall with remarks by Austin Mayor Steve Adler, City Manager Spencer Cronk and Transportation Director Rob Spillar at 9 a.m.

Throughout the morning and evening commutes, ATD encourages all Austinites to hit the pavement on two wheels. Residents can find high comfort bike routes with the 2022 Austin Bike Map. A live, interactive bike map can be found online, and printed versions are available at local libraries and other select community buildings.

While getting to work, residents can access fueling stations that feature coffee, snacks, and more, and even join a group ride from locations throughout the city. Additionally, the community will gather for a National Bike To Work Day celebration at Austin City Hall starting at 8 a.m. to …

The Ride of Silence In Abilene Brings Attention To “Share The Road”

Rudy Fernandez | 1470kyyw.com

When I first heard the term "Ride of Silence" I didn’t really know what it was. However, the second time I was confronted with the term "Ride of Silence" was when an acquaintance named Jill Christie with the Texas Department of Transportation was explaining to me what the ride was all about.

So as the ride comes to Abilene, I thought it would be a great idea to share what the ride is all about. So here goes, in 2003 the first Ride of Silence took place in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex after a nationally known amateur cyclist named Larry Schwartz had been killed when he was riding his bicycle and was hit by a school bus on a wide-open empty road.

On the first Ride of Silence around the …

Volunteers Needed – Art Bike Parade!

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Come volunteer at a super exciting event… The Houston Art Bike Parade and Celebration! Please only rsvp here if you will actually be volunteering with us at this event.

NEO will provide tons of family-friendly games for the event including giant jenga, connect 4, flamingo ring toss, chess, checkers, etc. Don’t forget the crowd favorite, lawn fishing!

Volunteers will enjoy the festivities while helping families play games. Believe it or not, a lot of people don’t even know how to play checkers! You are welcome to bring kiddos to help out too. We will sign off on …

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Palm Springs cyclist killed on cross-country ride honored at ‘Ride of Silence’

By Jake Ingrassia | kesq.com

It is National Bike Month and local cyclists are taking to the streets in Palm Springs for a memorial ride in honor of cyclists who were killed or injured in collisions with cars.

The Ride of Silence begins at 6:30 p.m. at the south entrance of Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs with a group of speakers including local city leaders and biking activists.

Organizers of the event said since 2010, 35 people lost their lives to cars on local streets while riding their bikes in the valley.

Last month, Palm Springs residents Lauri Aylaian and Keith Culver were hit by a car in Austin, Texas, while on a cross-country bicycle ride from San Diego to Florida. Aylaian is still recovering from a leg injury; Culver died the next day from his injuries.

"We made it as far as Austin, Texas," Aylaian said. "We were a …

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After Trinity Trails robbery attempt, paraplegic bicyclist returns to Ironman preparation

By Emerson Clarridge | www.star-telegram.com

From his near-flat position close to the ground, Trent Fielder’s first effort to halt the robbery attempt that was underway used a bit of humor.

Fielder, who is 48 and paraplegic, was on a bicycle on the Trinity Trails System in Fort Worth. About four hours after he began a ride to train for an Ironman, his assailant approached.

The attempted robbery occurred about 2 p.m. on March 31 and on what was Fielder’s first time on the trail. He lives in Joshua.

Throughout their encounter, the …

Port Arthur could be next local city to get electric scooters, bikes

By Monique Batson | www.panews.com

A California-based company formed to provide cities with environmentally friendly transportation is hoping to bring their electric vehicles to Port Arthur.

Mike Butler with Bird Rides recently pitched city leaders an offer to launch a pilot program similar to that adopted in Beaumont in March.

“Before we get into kind of what we do, I think it’s far, far more important to understand why we run our business, why we started this business and why we do what we do,” Butler said. “And it really is to improve our …

2022 GHORBA Sugar Land Classic p/b Trek Houston

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  3. 51 1248 ROTHE Stefan Elbowz Racing 30:50 31:33 31:40 31:21.4 30:50.7 / 2 1:34:04 +08
  4. 47 1132 SCHALLER Jason 30:52 31:31 32:03 31:29.1 30:52.1 / 4 1:34:27 +31
  5. 44 596 CHRISTIAN Hayden Fasthouse 30:51 31:33 32:10 31:31.8 30:51.6 / 3 1:34:35 +39
  6. 41 1281 TURNER Brent Red Crank Racing 30:54 32:08 34:12 32:25.3 30:54.9 / 6 1:37:16 +3:20
  7. 38 341 JONES Gareth Redwood Singletrack 31:50 33:26 33:41 32:59.3 31:50.1 / 7 1:38:58 +5:02
  8. 35 1259 WILMETH John Cantu Cycling Wheels 32:45 33:45 34:28 33:39.6 32:45.5 / 8 1:40:58 +7:02

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Bicyclists invited to join Bike to Work group ride Friday

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Houston will join National Bike to Work Day Friday, with a group ride along Buffalo Bayou to the reflection pond at City Hall.

Participants are asked to gather by 7:15 a.m. at the Lost Lake Visitor Center, where Dunlavy Street ends at the bayou, for a 7:30 a.m. departure.

The annual event is part of Bike Month, designed to celebrate the bicycle as a form of transportation for commuting and recreation. Because of the COVID pandemic, this is the first time in two years that the ride will be held.

Bicyclists who can’t …

San Antonio cyclists to honor loved ones in Ride of Silence at Travis Park

Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com

Jeff Moore, an organizer for SATX Social Ride, knows the streets of San Antonio well. He’s cycled all over the city for the past 30 years. However, he feels most local drivers became more careless once the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns were lifted.

"I think we could do a lot more PSAs (public service announcements) because it really has to come down to educating drivers and cyclists, as well, to share the road," Moore told MySA. "I think we’re in a time where it seems like the most dangerous time to cycle. I see more people running red lights, and that’s extremely dangerous to cyclists."

That’s why, Moore said, the annual Ride of Silence event, taking place a …

Ride of Silence to honor those killed or injured in cycling accidents

by: Adam Singleton | www.bigcountryhomepage.com

Wednesday evening all are welcome to join a free, silent bike ride in honor of those who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.

This ride is free and open to all riders age 14 and older. Fore safety helmets are required and Abilene Police will escort the ride. The route is 5 miles long and will move at a pace of 10-12 MPH.

Ride of Silence Begins and Ends at McMurry University Wednesday, May 18th Check-in Begins- 6:00 pm Start of Ride- 7:00 pm rideofsilence.org

The Ride of Silence History: …

Laredo Cycling group invites others to Ride of Silence

By Christian Del Rio | www.kgns.tv

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) – A quiet ride that will bring the cycling community together aims to speak volumes.

The Laredo Bike Club will hold its annual Ride of Silence.

The group will honor those who have been hurt or passed away while on the road.

As the group gathers for its seventh-year, organizers are speaking out how others can join in on this initiative to raise awareness.

The cycling community is asking the public to share the road.

Wednesday is the big National Ride of Silence event.

Every year hundreds of thousands of cyclists around the country ride across the U.S. in order to bring road equality.

Here at home, it would be …

San Antonio opens $3M Free Wheel Bike Park on city’s Southwest Side

Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com

Get your bikes out, there’s a new area to cycle. The city’s parks and recreation department recently opened a new bike park on the Southwest Side of San Antonio. The space is located at Pearsall Park at 4838 Old Pearsall Road.

The new bike park includes a pump track, a kid’s bike park, restroom and pavilion, shade canopies, site furniture, signage, parking, lighting, connection to the natural loop walking trail, landscaping, and irrigation. The total budget for the project is $3 million, including a $1 million grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. …

Killeen PD officer bikes over 300 miles to honor the fallen

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KILLEEN, Texas — An officer with the Killeen Police Department biked over 300 miles this past week to honor two of KPD’s fallen officers.

On Tuesday, KPD shared photos of Officer Kyle Moore showing moments of when he biked in the 2022 Police Unity Tour, a tour that raises awareness to law enforcement who died in the line of duty, according to its website.

"[He rode] for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their communities," KPD said in its Facebook post. …

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Exploring Key West

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Today’s bike was a low effort one as I rode around the perimeter of Key West and some side streets. The weather cooperated with the temperature in the mid 80’s with lots of sun and light wind. I went by several beaches, watch 4 jet fighters fly over, rode some bumpy streets, listened to many crowing roosters, and marveled at the number of people riding bikes.

The ride began at 10:16 AM as I rode away from my hotel on Duval Street and ended at 12:04 PM back there. I did the obligatory visit to the southernmost point marker where people were lined up to take photos. I rode by a tractor cleaning the beach of smelly seaweed or something like it.