{"id":47451,"date":"2019-02-19T22:59:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T04:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47451"},"modified":"2019-02-19T23:00:06","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T05:00:06","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-19th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/02\/19\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-19th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest February 19th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Court documents reveal new details about bus crash that killed bicyclist<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Casey Claiborne | www.fox7austin.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Court documents are revealing new details about the driver and the moments before and during the Capital Metro bus crash on the University of Texas campus that killed FOX 7 Austin employee Tony Diaz.<\/p>\n

Diaz was on his bike when he was hit by a bus on San Jacinto near East 23rd Street on Jan. 28 at around 10:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The court documents describe the moments right before the crash: …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Aggie joins coastal cycling team raising support for minors affected by sex trafficking<\/a><\/h2>\n

Camryn Lang | www.thebatt.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ten college students will bike along the Pacific Coast to bring attention to the prevalence of sex trafficking and to raise money for the girls who escaped.<\/p>\n

In Pedal the Pacific, students bike from Seattle to San Diego during June and July to support The Refuge, an Austin-based organization that fights for minors affected by sex trafficking.<\/p>\n

The women selected for the 2019 team take on the 1,700-mile route with no …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cars, cyclists navigate ongoing construction along Dean Keeton and Guadalupe<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY NICOLE STUESSY | www.dailytexanonline.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Construction on gas lines along Dean Keeton and Guadalupe has caused lane closures and changing traffic patterns since last summer.<\/p>\n

Texas Gas Service, a natural gas distribution company, has been working to replace natural gas lines as part of a planned enhancement project that is set to be completed later this year, said Christy Penders, public relations manager for Texas Gas Service.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Texas Gas Service is working on a planned enhancement project that includes the replacement of approximately 3,000 feet of …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

RBM Women’s Night<\/a><\/h2>\n

Richardson Bike Mart | www.facebook.com<\/h3>\n

Friday, March 8, 2019 at 6 PM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 8 PM\nCelebrate International Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Day with us as we host a fun filled and informative night dedicated to women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cycling! Some of our favorite vendors will be on hand to discuss some of their women specific products as well as interactive clinics, games, and a few great testimonials about the growth and development of women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cycling in DFW. We will have wine and other refreshments as well so feel free to bring a friend and celebrate International Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Day with us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Austin’s Calendar Outdoors Saturday, Feb 23, 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n

austinscalendar.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

7a – 9a\t\tNWAus- Nelo’s Cycles Shop Weekday Ride (Road)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30a – 10a\t\tSwAus- Gruppo VOP Saturday Ride (Road)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30a – 9:45a\t\tGruppo VOP (Adv)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30a – 9:30a\t\tSwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Road Ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8a – 1p\t\tNwAus- Violet Crown Bagel Ride (Road Ride)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8a – 11a\t\tNwAus- Bicycle Sport Shop Parmer Store Saturday Ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8a – 10a\t\tSwAus- Circle C Ranch Cycle Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:30a – 12p\t\tSoAus- Austin Tri-Cyclist Saturday Shop Road Ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:30a – 11:30a\t\tATC Training Ride (Int,Adv)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:30a – 11:30a\t\tAustin Flyers Club Ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:30a – 11:30a\t\tCenAus- Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9a – 1p\t\tCenAus- Yellow Bike Project at the Austin Farmer’s Market (Downtown)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9a – 1p\t\tGeorgetown- Sun City Cyclists Saturday Ride (Road)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9a – 12p\t\tCenAus- Mellow Mountain Ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9a – 12p\t\tKyle- Hill Country Tri Club Saturday Ride (Road)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9a – 11a\t\tCenAus- Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride Shop Road Ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9a – 11a\t\tSwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Mountain Bike Ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9a – 10a\t\tNwAus- Saturday Brick Workout hosted by Bicycle Sport Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10a – 1p\t\tCenAus- Orange Bike Project Shop Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10a – 1p\t\tFlorence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12p – 1:30p Farm Tour & Volunteer Orientation12p – 1p CenAus- Coed Hands-on Flat Fix Clinic<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

BPD at scene of wreck with bicycle, vehicle<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

The Beaumont Police Department is currently at the scene of a wreck between a vehicle and a bicycle near Interstate 10 and College Street, a dispatcher confirmed.<\/p>\n

One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Beaumont Fire Rescue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I know where I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m going, but sometimes I go out of my way just to change up the view.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d –@whostevaun<\/a>

We recently installed 106 new \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 racks in 28 locations around #DowntownHouston<\/a> w\/ more coming soon. Look closely & you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll notice some have quotes, graphics & safety tips on them. pic.twitter.com\/UHcAziLuBl<\/a><\/p>— Downtown Houston (@DowntownHouston) February 18, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>