{"id":42931,"date":"2018-07-10T23:45:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T04:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=42931"},"modified":"2018-07-10T23:45:13","modified_gmt":"2018-07-11T04:45:13","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-july-10th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/07\/10\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-july-10th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest July 10th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Riding Along The Rio Grande<\/a><\/h2>\n

By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

End of The Tour: Summing Up<\/h3>\n

Sunday May 20, 2018, 600 miles (966 km) – Total so far: 1,640 miles (2,639 km)
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\nNeal didn’t want us to be too political about our story so I tried to tone it down. I was a little disappointed that we didn’t see more as related to the detention centers and everything related to the wall, but we aren’t investigative reports, just touring cyclists and concerned citizens. We did ask a lot of people for their opinions and we did see a lot of the 18,000 border patrol officers driving around and even spoke to a few. They were friendly and courteous. In the news today there are reports that a few more children have been returned to their parents. There is a …<\/p>\n

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Video: North Texas cyclist fights through injuries, tragedy en route to first Tour de France<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: FOX4News.com Staff | www.fox4news.com<\/h3>\n

While the World Cup garners attention around the globe, one McKinney resident is competing in a different event.<\/p>\n

Chad Haga, 29, is competing in the 2018 Tour de France as a support rider for Team Sunweb. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s his first time racing on cycling\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s biggest stage.<\/p>\n

From the family\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s home in Colin County, Delayne Haga, Chad\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mother, takes it all in. …<\/p>\n

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RIDING FOR A CURE: Texas 4000 returns to Lincoln City<\/a><\/h2>\n

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


\nMore than 60 students from The University of Texas at Austin are pedaling from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska, as part of the 15th Anniversary of Texas 4000 for Cancer.<\/p>\n

The event is the longest annual charity bike ride in the world.<\/p>\n

The team will ride more than 4,000 miles over the course of 70 days beginning June 1, with the …<\/p>\n

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Shocking footage shows cyclist nearly knocked off bike by motorist in Galveston<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Erica Simon | abc13.com<\/h3>\n

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — A cyclist in Galveston had a near death experience after a truck was caught on camera inches away from hitting her.<\/p>\n

The incident prompted the woman to seek legal counseling and question the island’s “share the road” policies.<\/p>\n

“She felt that she was being targeted, of course. And she felt her life flash before your eyes. Even in the video you hear her gasp with how close the pass was,” attorney …<\/p>\n

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Community news: Central Texas Food Bank welcomes volunteers Saturday<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Family bike ride pedals off July 21<\/p>\n

The Night Rider Family Bike Ride will be from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 21 at the Rabb House, 151 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd.<\/p>\n

Cyclists will be able to ride up to six miles at their own pace, with support along the courses. Glow-in-the-dark bike gear and flashing lights are encouraged. Per state law, bike helmets, a front bicycle light and a rear reflector or bicycle light are required.<\/p>\n

The ride costs $10 in advance, $15 on the day of the event.<\/p>\n

To register, call 512-218-5540 or visit roundrockrecreation.com.<\/p>\n

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Attorney tells Dallas to prepare for rental scooter accidents and litigation<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Matt Howerton | www.khou.com<\/h3>\n

DALLAS \u00e2\u20ac\u201d As rental scooters begin to share the streets with bikes, cars, and buses in Dallas\u00e2\u20ac\u201done California attorney already handling over a dozen cases involving the two-wheeled transportation says to get ready for accidents to start piling up.<\/p>\n

At the end of last month, council members from the City of Dallas passed regulations for bike share companies that many in the city have been clamoring for. …<\/p>\n

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Banderabike<\/a><\/h2>\n

yosmithy | www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

I’m not sure how I came across this, but curious if anyone has any experience with this place?
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Almost didn’t make it back due to high water crossings. ..<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brian Cho | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Betty Chang sprint final https:\/\/t.co\/EnAU7lVccJ<\/a><\/p>\n

— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 10, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n