{"id":23855,"date":"2014-04-19T00:24:43","date_gmt":"2014-04-19T05:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23855"},"modified":"2014-04-19T00:24:43","modified_gmt":"2014-04-19T05:24:43","slug":"texas-cycling-news-and-blog-digest-april-18th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/19\/texas-cycling-news-and-blog-digest-april-18th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Cycling News and Blog Digest April 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Local Leadership Students Prepare for 925 Mile Bike Journey<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Courtney Burris\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bigcountryhomepage.com<\/h4>\n

\n After months of planning, the second Bike Ride Across Texas team is gearing up for a ride of their lives.
\n Director of Leadership Studies at Hardin Simmons University, Dr. Coleman Patterson, explains that biking across the state has been a dream of his for awhile. “Actually, I dreamed this up several years ago and actually presented it to students on the day that Michael Jackson died..it just took several years to get the right combination of people and time and opportunity”.
\n While a 925 mile bike ride does not seem like a dream for just everyone, this group of faculty and students have been hard and work planning and training physically for the 10 day journey. “Its a lot of work. Its a lot of prep work and then you actually get out there and go and do it and you work all the way through, and at the end its…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Heroes riding for heroes<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.weatherforddemocrat.com<\/h4>\n

\n United States Air Force Cycling Team taking part in Ride for Heroes event
\n The 12th annual Ride for Heroes bike ride this Saturday in Aledo will include some VIPs: members of the United States Air Force Cycling Team.
\n More than 20 members of the USAF cycling team are expected to arrive in North Texas today the day before Saturday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ride, according to RFH board chair Dennis Thompson. Some team members are coming from as far away as San Antonio.
\n The cyclists are scheduled to meet with their sponsors, members of the Bush Legacy Republican Women of Weatherford, on the grounds of the…
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EDITORIAL: Valley cyclists fatally hit<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.themonitor.com<\/h4>\n

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\n For the third time in a month, a bicyclist has been struck and killed on an area road in a senseless tragedy that we, as a community, must do more to prevent.
\n Of course, with everything there is risk. We acknowledge that cycling can be dangerous. But early reports suggest the cyclist who was struck and killed Thursday morning was doing his part to make this sport as safe as possible.
\n Eddie Arguelles, 38, was riding with at least one other cyclist at about 4:30 a.m. Thursday \u00e2\u20ac\u201d en route to a 5 a.m. group bicycle ride \u00e2\u20ac\u201d when he was struck by a Ford pickup truck on the frontage road of Interstate 281 near Trenton Road in Edinburg.
\n Area governments have done an admirable job of accommodating bicyclists by providing miles of designated bike lanes. And local ordinances, particularly in Edinburg, provide for additional safety measures. In Edinburg, motorists must…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Driveway Series \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Thursday Night Bike Racing in Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n

stevetilford.com<\/h4>\n

\n I had the pleasure to make my way over to the The Driveway in East Austin to do the local Thursday night\u00e2\u20ac\u2122r last night. But, it was way more than the average local weekday training criterium. It was a full on, super organized race on near perfect asphalt. It was a blast.
\n I have a hard time believing I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve never done this race before. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been down in Austin on Thursday nights a million times and, for the life of me, have no idea how I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve not raced here before.
\n The Driveway is a local car race track that is hidden back in the woods East of Austin. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not really sure how long the track is, last night they just used a lower section. The track has a bit of rise, so it isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t your everyday flat, boring racetrack criterium.
\n I met Stefan Rothe over at Mellow Johnny\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s and did the 10 mile ride over to the course with him and a couple others. It started drizzling pretty good on the way, nearly raining and I was…
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Biking Through Texas with BMC for a Great Cause<\/a><\/h2>\n

####\u00c2\u00a0 by Jana Thibodeaux\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0communities.bmc.com<\/p>\n

\n I have a long tenure with BMC Software and have always been inspired by the culture of giving back.\u00c2\u00a0 In my office, and locations across the globe, there are several fundraising events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. These activities bring employees from all organizations together to make an impact on other people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lives, and usually have a little fun. Last weekend I was fortunate enough to spend some time with 27 other BMCer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s from around the country for a 2-day charity bike ride.
\n The BMC Software cycling team \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcBit by Byte\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 participated in the BP MS150. This is a two-day fundraising ride organized by the National MS Society. The ride is approximately 180 miles, riding from Houston to Austin. I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t…
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3 East Texas cyclists hit in last 8 days<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY KENNETH DEAN\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.tylerpaper.com<\/h4>\n

\n Three cyclists have been hit in the past eight days on area highways, and authorities are cautioning motorists to be on the lookout for increasing numbers of bicyclists out enjoying the spring weather.
\n Steve Farris, president of the East Texas Triathletes, said his organization and sister organization of the Tyler Bicycle Club are urging members to be aware of their surroundings and use good judgment on area roads when cycling.
\n Farris said the first accident occurred in the Mt. Selman area when a motorcyclist turned in front of a female bicyclist.
\n “She went to the hospital as a result and it totaled her $10,000 bike, which I am hoping insurance will cover. The motorcyclist, who was cited, said he just didn’t think she was going that fast, but she was doing time trials on the shoulder and was doing about 30 mph when she hit him,” he said.
\n Farris said the second accident happened Tuesday night when…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n