{"id":46777,"date":"2018-12-21T23:17:06","date_gmt":"2018-12-22T05:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=46777"},"modified":"2018-12-21T23:17:12","modified_gmt":"2018-12-22T05:17:12","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-december-21st-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/12\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-december-21st-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest December 21st 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beaumontenterprise.com\/news\/article\/PAPD-Man-killed-in-hit-and-run-while-riding-his-13483588.php\">PAPD: Man killed in hit-and-run while riding his bicycle<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erica Apodaca | www.beaumontenterprise.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 76-year-old man died Thursday evening after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle, according to information from the Port Arthur Police Department.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At approximately 6:58 p.m. officials responded to a call in reference to a man who was struck by a vehicle in the 2300 block of Memorial Boulevard.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial reports indicate that the vehicle was traveling north and struck the man who was riding his bicycle across the roadway. The vehicle then left the scene.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hillcountrynews.com\/stories\/biking-for-a-cause,79100\">Biking for a cause<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By LYNETTE HAALAND | www.hillcountrynews.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn2.creativecirclemedia.com\/hillcountrynews\/original\/20181220-065651-phpf0tPYz.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A former Leander ISD student plans to bike the more than 4,000 miles from Austin to Anchorage, Ak, this summer to raise funds for cancer research and support services. <br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maria Krychniak, a 2015 graduate of Vandegrift High School, is now a fourth-year honors mathematics major at the University of Texas who says her mission is rooted in family. <br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She never got to know her grandfather Luis, who died from prostate cancer before Maria was born. Her aunt, Luisa, passed away from breast cancer. &#8230;<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/dallas-fort-worth\/richardson\/business\/2018\/12\/21\/humble-beginnings-the-story-of-richardson-bike-mart\/\">Humble beginnings: The story of Richardson Bike Mart<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Chelsea Peters | communityimpact.co<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/communityimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BF-Main-image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking into Richardson Bike Mart feels more like stumbling into a cyclist\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fever dream. Clusters of bicycles line the walls, the floor and even hang from the ceiling.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At any given time owner and President Woody Smith said at least 1,000 bicycles are ready for purchase. Combine that with the roughly 500 warehoused bikes waiting to be assembled and another 1,500 housed at nearby locations, and what results is a companywide inventory that rivals shops nationally and perhaps even globally, Smith said. &#8230;<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2028657030\">ATX-CSTAT. CCR team camp<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michael Pincus | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/657dWjZe8Jx40vFQ1QZaO4YvT7rXu5JbOOZrohe6dY8-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2028436336\">Headwinds, Hills and hot mess<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nicole Volek | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/gmrZ-srVEJfZCc434X_dlXsoVqNyGsMwk-EbV5uJG-Q-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=566797\">Southern Tier Route in 28 days<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By David E. | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Day 14, Brackettville, TX to Lost Maples Campground: Lots of hills today and a huge gap to the next campground<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday December 21, 2018, 88 miles (141 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,496 miles (2,407 km)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several very steep hills slowed me down along with a general fear of the wild pigs I saw during the day. No wild camping outside of a regular campground tonight! The next campground I could find is 50+ miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot of Mistletoe on the trees. I don&#8217;t remember ever seeing it in the wild.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas fences for the ranches are 8 to 10 feet high. I was riding down a road with &#8230;<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Bicycling from Twitter<br \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Took the little one out to Monte Bella Trails in Brownsville, Texas to get in his first ride on his Birthday \/ Christmas Gift. A 2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamspecialized?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@iamspecialized<\/a>  Pitch Hardtail.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iamspecialized?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#iamspecialized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StumpjumperHT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StumpjumperHT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWantMyMTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWantMyMTB<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Borderwall?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Borderwall<\/a> <br>Then a little BBQ for lunch.. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J9bxqRwNSb\">pic.twitter.com\/J9bxqRwNSb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/1076242376212037635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 21, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A fast PACC racer just got faster!<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L2pLrGFytS\">https:\/\/t.co\/L2pLrGFytS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Team PACC (@teampacc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/teampacc\/status\/1076282925824520193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Last night the girls and their dad took some friends on a Katy Trail night ride without me. TONIGHT they took me on a White Rock Lake ride to see the lights at the Dallas Arboretum. A gorgeous moon and lots of fun. (Anyone know what those concrete pads are below Winfrey Point?) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/D6MWFTCpPc\">pic.twitter.com\/D6MWFTCpPc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Martin Russell \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2\u00f0\u0178\u0090\u009d\u00f0\u0178\u0090\u00bf\u00ef\u00b8\u008f (@russell_dallas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/russell_dallas\/status\/1076320338227662848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/BBQ44\/status\/1076215350675587073\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Good way to get started in gravel rides if you have ever thought about riding in this type of riding! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9L2HkQYeMQ\">https:\/\/t.co\/9L2HkQYeMQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeCedars\/status\/1076130545900363778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 21, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hell&#39;s Gate sets the standard! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KKh3eCZi2O\">pic.twitter.com\/KKh3eCZi2O<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1076157590688665602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 21, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1076158261299236864\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Excited to be headed back in 2019 to the best 5 bike race weekends in the country again next year plus one new one I am honored to be requested to do in Louisiana.  Fastest and most\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/El0gkRaJ72\">https:\/\/t.co\/El0gkRaJ72<\/a><\/p>&mdash; markpurnell (@ispeakforyou) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ispeakforyou\/status\/1076100221115994114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 21, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A lot has happened since we opened our doors on this day 3 years ago. We got a new patio, bike corral, a lot of new neighbors, got over 1,000 people on bikes, and over 5,000 bikes back on the streets. We love&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eNSRkRKGWN\">https:\/\/t.co\/eNSRkRKGWN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/localhubbicycle\/status\/1076110398506582017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 21, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">CURRENT (as of 8am) category breakdown for Holiday Ramble. Age breaks when appropriate are forecast based on current registrations. They will likely shift a bit as the last&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6h1Hq0rIRm\">https:\/\/t.co\/6h1Hq0rIRm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/1076115262057922560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 21, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PAPD: Man killed in hit-and-run while riding his bicycle Erica Apodaca | www.beaumontenterprise.com A 76-year-old man died Thursday evening after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle, according to information from the Port Arthur Police Department. 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