{"id":50894,"date":"2019-08-31T00:29:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T05:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=50894"},"modified":"2019-08-31T00:30:04","modified_gmt":"2019-08-31T05:30:04","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-30th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/08\/31\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-30th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest August 30th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WATCH: Wrong Way Cyclist Struck by Car <\/a><\/h2>\n

By Yantis Green | sanangelolive.com<\/h3>\n

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SAN ANGELO, TX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c A man on a bicycle was injured Friday afternoon along the frontage road of west Houston Harte at Melrose Ave. when he was struck by a car.<\/p>\n

According to San Angelo Police Department investigating officer Bradshaw, the cyclist was eastbound on the westbound frontage road riding against the traffic. A woman driving a passenger vehicle was stopped at the intersection and said she looked left for oncoming traffic and pulled out onto the frontage road. …<\/p>\n

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Disabled teen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike-trike found behind local McDonald\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Julie Hays | www.kwtx.com<\/h3>\n

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ROBINSON, Texas (KWTX) A bike-trike that served as a disabled Robinson teen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s only means of transportation was found Friday morning behind a dumpster at the McDonald\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s restaurant at the Pilot Travel Center on Interstate 35. …<\/p>\n

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United employees come through after customer has bike stolen from Market Street<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Amber Stegall | www.kcbd.com<\/h3>\n

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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Wayne Sullivan had his bike stolen from Market Street at 50th and Indiana on Aug. 15. Wayne suffered a stroke back in April of 2018 and that bicycle was his only means of transportation.<\/p>\n

When Wayne and his wife PJ let the store director at 50th and Indiana know what happened, team members immediately found a way to help PJ out until he could receive a new bike. Beer and Wine Steward Michael Stephens donated not just one, but two loaner bikes. …<\/p>\n

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2020 Cycling Competition<\/a><\/h2>\n

Special Olympics Texas | www.sotx.org<\/h3>\n

Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM\nCircuit of the Americas\n9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd\nAustin, TX 78617\n** This date is tentative and may change depending on availability of venue and location.**<\/p>\n

The Special Olympics Texas- Central Texas Area Cycling Competition is an area-wide competition for athletes\/teams.<\/p>\n

For volunteer opportunities please contact, Galia Farber at gfarber@sotx.org<\/p>\n

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2019 Texas Fall Cup XC Mtn Bike Series<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association | tmbra.org<\/h3>\n

27th Piney Hills Classic\nRuston, LA\nSept 14-15, 2019\nRace Flyer<\/p>\n

Fall’s Troy Tangle\nSacket Family Ranch, Troy, TX\nSept 28-29, 2019<\/p>\n

Shred de Roots\nHuntsville State Park, Huntsville, TX\nOct 12-13, 2019<\/p>\n

2019 San Angelo Race\nSan Angelo, TX\nNov 2-3, 2019<\/p>\n

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Weekend Rides: Liberty Hill & Lamppost<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Saturday training rides leaving from Cups & Cones:<\/p>\n

7:30 am \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Liberty Hill Lollipop; 58 miler route. https:\/\/www.strava.com\/routes\/7664897\nEndurance Pace Group leaves at 8:00 am for a TBD route.\nAfter the ride, we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted breakfast tacos, burgers and beer!<\/p>\n

Sunday is our …<\/p>\n

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Real People Who Ride \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Pedalcyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Dr. Inge Ford | bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n

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BikeHouston is looking to highlight alternative modes of transportation, besides cars, to get around. Look for stories about locals and their alternative transportation choice in our upcoming newsletters, facebook vides, and instgram posts. BikeHouston would like for you you to meet Kira (black helmet) and Charlotte (blue helmet). They both work in the Texas Medical Center, where METRO light rail, buses, motor vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists all converge amidst the gnarly grid of buildings that house all things health-related.<\/p>\n

Kira and Charlotee both live less than 10 miles from their jobs and think Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s weather is great for …<\/p>\n

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BikeHouston Celebrates The New Vision Zero Executive Order<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Clark Martinson | bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n

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Last month my wife and I, our daughter, and her fianc\u00c3\u00a9 went to India for their marriage engagement party. In addition to the three-day Hindu function, we visited the homes of 8 different relatives, stayed in 8 hotels and drove to 8 cities across south India.<\/p>\n

India\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s traffic is worse than ours. When walking across the street, we had to look both ways \u00e2\u20ac\u201c twice. People walking are the most vulnerable road user. In India, the most protected is a cow. No joke. In between the cow and …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hey Movability members (and others interested in mobility in Austin)! Consider weighing in before Sept. 10 on this survey about mobility challenges and opportunities. https:\/\/t.co\/xOqfMVxMq4<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DOoULxbrB2<\/a><\/p>— Movability (@Movability) August 30, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>