{"id":30001,"date":"2015-06-16T23:24:15","date_gmt":"2015-06-17T04:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=30001"},"modified":"2015-06-16T23:24:15","modified_gmt":"2015-06-17T04:24:15","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-16th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/06\/16\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-16th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest June 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"

A reminder: Staying safe on the hike-and-bike trail<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n

Last fall, a runner died after she collided with a cyclist on a recreational trail that winds through downtown Dallas.
\nPolice determined that no one was at fault, and no charges were filed. But the incident shook the community, and showed that trail etiquette can have life-or-death consequences.
\nIn Austin, more than 100 miles of trails, including the 10 most-loved miles that encircle Lady Bird Lake, twist through the city. In recent years, those trails have grown increasingly congested. Runners and cyclists, tourists and nature walkers, sometimes two or three abreast, share a trail also populated by strollers, dogs, a serenading musician or two and the occasional squirrel that darts across the path.
\nAccording to the Trail Foundation, the nonprofit group that works to maintain it, the trail around Lady Bird Lake records an estimated 1.5 million visits each year.
\nThe challenge is to figure out now \u00e2\u20ac\u201c rather than after someone gets …<\/p>\n

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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1700 Antoine<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.houstongovnewsroom.org<\/h3>\n

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1700 Antoine about 7:10 p.m. on Monday (June 15).
\nThe male victim was transported to Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead.\u00c2\u00a0 His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
\nHPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. Kung and Officer C. Washington reported:
\nThe victim was riding a bicycle northbound on Antoine when he and the driver of a white Isuzu box truck both stopped at a red light at the intersection of Long Point.\u00c2\u00a0 When the light turned green, the Isuzu’s driver proceeded through the intersection, striking the bicyclist.\u00c2\u00a0 The driver remained at …<\/p>\n

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Texas cyclists visit Little Rock en route to Alaska<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.ksla.com<\/h3>\n

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – About 30 University of Texas students who are biking their way to Alaska stopped by Little Rock to visit the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
\nThe University announced that the Texas 4000 team visited the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and UAMS Myeloma Institute Monday. The group is part of the longest …<\/p>\n

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Boy Scout turned Soldier aims for gold at DOD Warrior Games<\/a><\/h2>\n

By\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Shannon Collins \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.army.mil<\/h3>\n

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\nEL PASO, Texas (Army News Service, June 15, 2015) — When fifth grader and Boy Scout Stefan Leroy watched the World Trade Center towers fall during the 9\/11 terrorist attacks, he knew then he wanted to serve his country.
\n“We really saw the world change, and then thinking about service, commitment to yourself, your community and your country, the Army’s kind of a natural place to go from there,” said Sgt. Stefan Leroy, a cavalry scout, who now serves at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland.
\nYears later, Leroy found himself carrying a fellow Soldier to a …<\/p>\n

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Get Involved: Bike Happenings Near You<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeTexas<\/h3>\n

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\nCities around Texas are working on bike plans, master plans, and other plans to keep our cities and our state moving in all kinds of ways as we continue to grow. Don’t miss out on what may be happening near you!<\/p>\n

Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi’s MPO is working on a strategic plan for active mobility. Take a survey or get more involved with their mapping to let them know where you ride– and where you need to see improvement.
\nHouston: Take a survey for …<\/p>\n

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SA Update: Vision Zero: Making San Antonio\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Streets Safe (Rivard Report)<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Matthew\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bike4heck.com<\/h3>\n

I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been a fan of the Rivard Report for sometime and hope to contribute to them someday. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been asked before since starting the blog.
\nThis year we had a run off election here in San Antonio. We had a interim mayor Ivy Taylor ever since Julian Castro moved up to Washington DC. (Julian Castro was very pro-cycling) During the race there where three major candidates and about 12 others that didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have a chance. After speaking with a connection at Bike Texas a state based Bicycle advocacy group I learned that only one candidate asked for their assistance to help develop his …<\/p>\n

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Tour de Trash<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Bill Cullins\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bcullins.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n

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\nThis is the season for large multi-day cycling races such as the Tour of California, Tour of Italy (‘Giro d’Italia’), the upcoming Tour de France and similar events.
\nThe regions and towns these events pass through take great pride in showcasing the beauty of their areas to the millions of potential tourists who watch these races in person or on television.
\nUnfortunately, San Angelo does not have a large televised multi-day cycling event and that’s probably for the best.
\nIf we had a local cycling race of that type, the only logical name would be the ‘Tour de Trash’.
\nThe amount of intentionally-discarded litter that decorates many roadsides, parking lots and …<\/p>\n

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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Event Cotton Patch Challenge TOUR – Greenville, TX Cotton Patch Challenge TOUR 2015 at Greenville, TX
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 16, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n