{"id":50777,"date":"2019-08-07T23:01:08","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T04:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=50777"},"modified":"2019-08-07T23:01:47","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T04:01:47","slug":"50777","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/08\/07\/50777\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest August 7th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Video: Bicyclist hospitalized after hit-and-run crash downtown, police say<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Ben Spicer | www.ksat<\/h3>\n

SAN ANTONIO – A bicyclist is in the hospital in serious condition after being hit by a car overnight, San Antonio police said.<\/p>\n

The crash occurred just after 1 a.m. near East Houston Street and North Presa Street downtown. …<\/p>\n

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Edinburg PD unveils bike patrol program<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

A new program, the bike patrol unit has been implemented at the Edinburg Police Department with three officers for special events.\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153As of now, we only going to be working special events such as carnivals, parades and concerts,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Ariel Benedict said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153But Edinburg fully intends to expand the program and make it a larger patrol unit, eventually to start being out in the community all hours of the day and night.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\nOfficers are currently being cross trained with the International Mountain Bike Association to receive certification to be with the bike unit.\nThe training also included being trained with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Officers learned how to …<\/p>\n

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Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bicycle Technician, The Woodlands, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

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We are genuine in our belief that sports make people better and so are you! Immerse yourself in a workplace that loves to be active and lives the brand. Associates joining our team have an opportunity to be a part of the #1 sporting goods retailer in the country and create a lasting impact on their communities through sport and activity.<\/p>\n

On our Team, everyone plays a critical role. Your Mission (and Ours) is to serve and inspire athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through the relentless improvement of everything we do.<\/p>\n

Bike Technician Duties: …<\/p>\n

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Mellow Johnny\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s celebrates 10 years<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Mellow Johnny\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bike Shop, located at 400 Nueces St., Austin, celebrated its 10th anniversary May 10. Lance Armstrong is a co-owner of the shop, which aims to be both a place bike riders can purchase gear and a social gathering spot for the community downtown.<\/p>\n

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TRAFFIC ALERT FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH: Annual Rockwall Rotary Club Hot Rocks Bicycle Ride 6:00 AM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 1:00 PM.<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

The Annual Rockwall Rotary Club Hot Rocks Bicycle Ride will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2019, between the hours of 6:00 AM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 1:00 PM.<\/p>\n

The ride will Start\/Finish at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium located at 1215 TL Townsend Drive. Expect heavy delays and some road closures around the stadium.<\/p>\n

There are three different rides scheduled for Saturday. One of those rides will be all in Rockwall and two of the rides will leave Rockwall and go into Collin and Hunt counties.<\/p>\n

Bicyclists will be utilizing the …<\/p>\n

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Hotter Than Hell 100s This Week In Wichita Falls<\/a><\/h2>\n

Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n

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I do not recollect a time previous during my exile in Texas when the seven day forecast had the temperature over the century mark day after day after day.<\/p>\n

Last month when I spent a couple weeks in the Arizona desert I don’t think we had a week solidly over the 100 degree mark day after day after day.<\/p>\n

The SEVEN DAY FORECAST you see above was screen capped from this morning’s Wichita Falls Times News Record.\nIn a couple weeks bike riders from all over the world will be arriving in Wichita Falls to join …<\/p>\n

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Wednesday with Cyclones<\/a><\/h2>\n

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Looking for K-2 ped\/bike safety focus videos? Here is a link to the Harley and Hobbit safety series. In this Harley and Hobbit video focuses on street safety: look left, look right and look left again. https:\/\/t.co\/EGlgOf4xg4<\/a><\/p>— WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) August 8, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>