{"id":47416,"date":"2019-02-12T00:10:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T06:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47416"},"modified":"2019-02-12T00:10:19","modified_gmt":"2019-02-12T06:10:19","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-11th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/02\/12\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-11th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest February 11th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Walk, Run, or Bike in the Hill Country at the 2019 Tour de Castroville<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Spring Sault | texashillcountry.com<\/h3>\n

As the Tour de France is to\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 well, France, so too is the Tour de Castroville to a beautiful Texas Hill Country town known as the Little Alsace of Texas. With its eighth annual running, this unique walk\/run\/ride is anticipating a huge crowd as it makes it way through historic Castroville, Texas. Taking a scenic loop into the neighboring town of LaCoste, as well as Western Bexar County, this event features some of the more …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Longtime friend remembers doctor killed while riding bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

by David Norris | news4sanantonio.com<\/h3>\n

They showed up to pay their respects.<\/p>\n

Dozens of friends and family who knew Dr. Naji Kayruz enough to take time out of their day and pay respects at his memorial service Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

You may not have met the man who died last Monday when a suspected drunk driver slammed into the bicycle he was riding..<\/p>\n

But listen to the stories from the people who have. …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n

Sugar Cycles Shop Ride\nSaturday, February 16, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Society Saturday 45 miler\nSaturday, February 16, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Pearland Cycling Club – Road Group Ride\nSaturday, February 16, 2019 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n

Bike Barn West University Sunday Ride\nSunday, February 17, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Sunday Blendin\nSunday, February 17, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Woman accused of fatally striking cyclist near the Dominion out on bond<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Jacob Beltran | www.mysanantonio.com<\/h3>\n

A woman accused last week of driving drunk and rear-ending a cyclist near the Dominion was released on bond Friday.<\/p>\n

Melissa Peoples posted bonds totaling $50,000 for charges of intoxication manslaughter and failure to stop and render aid resulting in death, according to court records. …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sun City CRIT -El Paso VOLUNTEER SIGNUP<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeReg.com<\/h3>\n

Fri Mar 29 – Sat Mar 30, 2019\nEl Paso, TX\nE. Main & N. Mesa Streets, El Paso, TX 79901<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Space City Cycling Ride- where I had a fall, so cut the ride short<\/a><\/h2>\n

Rosa Guerrero | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

Made it safely all the way from riding in another continent, just to fall in my own regular route. Thankfully is not too bad. New bar tape was only good for less than 20 miles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club | hcbtac.org<\/h3>\n

9:00 & 10:20 A.M., Mainland Trail-head ride February 14, 2019 Mainland & Bandera, San Antonio, TX 78240, USA For our early bird riders Tuesday & Thursday morning rides start at 9 A.M. (30 miles). Riders who prefer to sleep in or want to avoid rush-hour traffic can join us at 10:20 A.M. for the shorter 15 mile route. This ride takes you along the scenic Leon Creek trail. It is a safe trail\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n

Garner State Park Outing February 14, 2019 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c February 18, 2019 Ride starts at 9:30 AM on February 16th at the entrance to the park. If you are planning to camp out in the park for the weekend you can find the link to make reservations online at http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/state-parks\/garner\/map or call (512) 389-8900.<\/p>\n

10 a.m., Mainland Trail-head ride February 15, 2019 Main-Land Trail Head, 8238 Mainland Dr, San Antonio, TX 78240, USA Jorge will lead this ride starting at 10 A.M. (30 miles) from the Mainland Trail-head. If your not up for the 30 miles there is always a shorter option. This ride takes you along the scenic Leon Creek trail. It is a safe trail for beginners & intermediate riders without the worries of automobile traffic.\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Stolen Bike by Zilker Park \/ Toomey Rd. Coldwater apartment complex<\/a> from BikingATX<\/a> <\/blockquote>