{"id":56200,"date":"2021-04-02T21:45:04","date_gmt":"2021-04-03T02:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=56200"},"modified":"2021-04-02T21:45:07","modified_gmt":"2021-04-03T02:45:07","slug":"texas-biking-news-april-2nd-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/04\/02\/texas-biking-news-april-2nd-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News April 2nd 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Man walking on Tyler\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Legacy Trail saw car get on trail, hit cyclist<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Jeff Chavez | www.kltv.com<\/h4>\n

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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – KLTV\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Jeff Chavez spoke to a man who was on the Legacy Trail Thursday night when a driver got on the trail and hit a bicyclist.<\/p>\n

Sam Hawkins actually had to dive out of the way to save his own life and was one of the first ones to call 911. He explained that he was walking on Legacy Trail Thursday night when a vehicle left the street and drove onto Legacy Trail, which is meant for bicyclists and joggers.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153All of a sudden, I hear what sounds like a motor revving at high speeds,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hawkins said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Turn around, and I …<\/p>\n

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Southern Tier with a friend in 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Chris Bradshaw | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n

Day 31: Buescher State Park – Navasota (92 miles)<\/h4>\n

Wednesday March 31, 2021\nDay 31 – Buescher State Park to Navasota…. was a long day with over 10 hours in the saddle, 92 miles, lots of climbing and of course, 20 mph headwinds. Once we made it to Navasota, we found the campground closed, so I had to ask the local firefighter brothers for some help (from one firefighter to another). They graciously invited us in and let us sleep on some floor space, take showers, do some …\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Freewheels Houston connects refugees, vets with bikes they need<\/a><\/h2>\n

Ryan Nickerson, Tracy Maness | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h4>\n

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The COVID-19 pandemic has offered an opportunity for Freewheels Houston to become more organized and ready to distribute free bicycles to students, refugees and veterans than ever before.<\/p>\n

The non-profit relies on residents donating used bicycles so volunteers can clean, fix, and distribute them to people who need them the most. Before COVID-19 slowed down bike donations and reduced the number of available volunteers, Freewheels helped almost 600 people receive free bicycles.<\/p>\n

Now they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re ready to do even more. …<\/p>\n

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Afternoon Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Lupe Ontiveros | www.strava.com<\/h4>\n

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Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n

Always a fun one when Ademir comes & shoots & spins \u00f0\u0178\u201c\u00b8 #OptOutside<\/a> #outsideisfree<\/a> #GoodFriday<\/a> @cafeducycliste<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9uhvWOWC8y<\/a><\/p>— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) April 2, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>