{"id":49825,"date":"2019-06-06T23:10:18","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T04:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=49825"},"modified":"2019-06-06T23:10:24","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T04:10:24","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-6th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/06\/06\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-6th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest June 6th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cyclist fatally struck in hit-and-run on North Freeway exit ramp in Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Julian Gill | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n

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A bicyclist was killed Thursday morning while riding on a North Freeway exit ramp near Greens Road, according to Metro Video.<\/p>\n

The cyclist, who was not identified, had been riding in the mainlanes of the highway when he went down the exit ramp. A driver struck him on ramp, throwing him off the bike, Metro Video reported.<\/p>\n

The driver who …<\/p>\n

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Helmets offered as part of Blueberry Fest initiative<\/a><\/h2>\n

dailysentinel.com<\/h3>\n

Nacogdoches-area medical facilities want to provide bicycle helmets to nearly 200 Blueberry Festival goers as part of a program to encourage cyclist safety.<\/p>\n

2019 will mark the second year of the Hard Hats for Little Heads initiative \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a grant and donation funded project and partnership between the Texas Medical Association, Nacogdoches Medical Center network and the San Augustine County Medical Society. …<\/p>\n

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College students embark on a 4,000-mile journey to deliver hope across the country<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Britni R. McAshan | www.tmc.edu<\/h3>\n

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Mere days into their roughly 70-day, 4,000-mile journey to Alaska, dozens of civically-minded University of Texas at Austin students participating in the Texas 4000 ride made a quick stop in Houston to present checks to Texas Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hospital and the University of Texas MD Anderson Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Cancer Center Hospital to support cancer-related programs and research at each of the institutions.<\/p>\n

Marlon Bailey, a 2019 Texas 4000 rider and …<\/p>\n

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HOTTER\u00e2\u20ac\u2122N HELL HUNDRED ADDS NEW EVENT \u00e2\u20ac\u201c THE CHUPACABRA 200!<\/a><\/h2>\n

DAVE DIAMOND | newstalk1290.com<\/h3>\n

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There’s something new at the Hotter’N Hell Hundred this year and it’s unlike anything The Ride has done before. Not only are they adding a Gravel Grinder option on Saturday evening, but for the seriously hard-core riders there’s the Chupacabra 200!\nThe Gravel Grinder itself is pretty straightforward, it’s a bicycle ride done almost exclusively on gravel roads. In this case everything will begin and end in …<\/p>\n

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Member Spotlight: Corey Kidd<\/a><\/h2>\n

bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n

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Corey Kidd is one of our newest Ambassadors. Corey joined BikeHouston eight months ago and immediately stepped up to volunteer. Originally from Nacogdoches, he lives in Houston with his awesome wife Kimberly and their Australian Shepherd \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Cookie\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/p>\n

Where do you work \/ what do you do for a living?<\/p>\n

Powell Industries \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Lead Mechanical Designer<\/p>\n

Real Estate Agent \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Keller Williams Houston Preferred (Pearland)<\/p>\n

What is the nature of your volunteer work with BikeHouston, and what is your favorite volunteer job? …<\/p>\n

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Build 50 Challenge Success: Meet Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s New Bike Lanes!<\/a><\/h2>\n

bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n

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We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re extending our Build 50 Challenge to election day! That means, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re upping the pressure on our Mayor and City Council to ensure the final 7 miles of bikeways get built to meet our 50 mile goal. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a look at some of our newest bike lanes and streets to keep an eye on for improvements in the next 6 months. Want to help us keep the momentum going? Send us a picture of you on your bike using a recently improved bike lane or one that you want to see improved in the next 6 months. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll send a bunch over to the Mayor!<\/p>\n

Newest Bike Lanes:\nKelley Street …<\/p>\n

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12 Days Of Bike Commuting \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Day 5\/ Da\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Boss<\/a><\/h2>\n

bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n

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Meet an aficionado and bike master supreme, Clark. This free-wheeler is BikeHouston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s executive director and the ultimate boy scout for all things bicycle. Clark has been riding bicycles for a long, long time and began riding as a 4-year old on his big brother\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike in Nebraska. His love of cycling is no joke. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d rather ride his bike than drive his car. He rides his bike in heat, cold and rain because he just loves it.<\/p>\n

Clark does many things right when deciding to use his bicycle as his mobility choice. He …<\/p>\n

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Weekend Rides: Mt. Bonnell Scenic to MJs & Red Horn<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

Saturday training rides leaving from Cups & Cones:\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 7:30 am \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Headed clockwise downtown to MJs via Bonnell and Scenic drive. https:\/\/www.strava.com\/routes\/10498583<\/a>\no Track progress here: https:\/\/www.wahooligan.com\/users\/live\/0SMVmji6alCkLzYxOg7mTw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Endurance Pace Group leaves at 8:30 am for an out and back to the Arboretum\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6speed should average around …<\/p>\n

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TY to everyone who came out to meet and support the Rockies route riders in @HP_Texas<\/a> , especially the Mayor! #Texas4000<\/a> #T4KRockies<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/r6EAAl61Fj<\/a><\/p>— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 7, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>