{"id":51246,"date":"2019-10-24T23:02:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T04:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=51246"},"modified":"2019-10-24T23:02:43","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T04:02:43","slug":"texas-biking-news-october-24th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/10\/24\/texas-biking-news-october-24th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News October 24th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Things to know about fallen San Antonio firefighter Greg Garza<\/a><\/h2>\n

Peter Rasmussen | www.mysanantonio.com<\/h3>\n

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One friend described Greg Garza as a "beautiful man" who fixed the bikes of all the kids in his neighborhood.<\/p>\n

This is one of the stories that have emerged since the San Antonio firefighter’s death last week.<\/p>\n

Garza, an Alamo City native, died after he tripped or stumbled from a firetruck onto the street, where he was hit by an oncoming vehicle. Garza’s station was on the scene of an electrical fire at a downtown hotel when the incident occurred. …<\/p>\n

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Cycling experts urge riders to protect themselves<\/a><\/h2>\n

Elijah Lee | thewichitan.com<\/h3>\n

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Whether cycling competitively or recreationally, safety comes first. Multiple reasons can be given for not wearing a helmet, but all of them go out of the window when a cyclist takes a tumble. Representatives of the cycling department share the importance of protection and taking proper precautions while riding, along with a couple of stories that illustrate the dangers of biking.<\/p>\n

Frank B. Wyatt, professor and sponsor of the cycling team, said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You fall in an instant. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s so quick you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have time to react. Hitting your head on cement without protection can kill you.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, 835 people died from cycling accidents in 2016. Out of the 835, 137 wore helmets while 424 did not.<\/p>\n

Yes, people wearing …<\/p>\n

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A Dream Come True For BMX Riders In H-Town<\/a><\/h2>\n

ALVARO ‘AL’ ORTIZ | www.houstonpublicmedia.org<\/h3>\n

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The recently-opened Rockstar Energy Bike Park is one of the biggest BMX parks in America. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hosting a national tournament this weekend and the World Championships in 2020.<\/p>\n

Thousands of professional BMX riders and fans are set to gather in Houston this weekend for the USA BMX Lone Star Nationals competition. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the first major event to be held at the Rockstar Energy Bike Park in Greenspoint since it opened in August.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest BMX venues in …<\/p>\n

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Discover San Antonio by Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY BONNY OSTERHAGE AND KATHLEEN PETTY | www.sanantoniomag.com<\/h3>\n

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Jess Brunson knows the best way to experience a city is by exploring. An avid cyclist who moved to San Antonio from Maryland five years ago, Brunson says she fell in love with the Alamo City by biking its neighborhoods and takes that same approach to discovering hidden gems whenever she travels.<\/p>\n

So when the opportunity arose to help locals and visitors experience her town on two wheels, Brunson was all in. Through VeloGuide, an app that offers bike tours by local cyclists in cities around the world, Brunson leads rides that feature anything from local breweries to the …<\/p>\n

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Man says bicycle fell apart while riding it, suing manufacturer<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Bridget Spencer | www.fox7austin.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n