{"id":57934,"date":"2021-11-29T22:53:03","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T04:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=57934"},"modified":"2021-11-29T22:53:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T04:53:07","slug":"texas-biking-news-november-29th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/11\/29\/texas-biking-news-november-29th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News November 29th 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bicyclist struck, killed by intoxicated driver in northwest Houston, police say<\/a><\/h2>\n

Ana Gonzalez | www.click2houston.com<\/h4>\n

HOUSTON \u00e2\u20ac\u201c A man is facing charges after he struck and killed a bicyclist early Monday, police say.<\/p>\n

It happened at the 2800 of West Little York Road near Mayor Sylvester Turner Park.<\/p>\n

Police say at around 2:30 a.m., a man was riding his bicycle with lights on the far right lane near a curb while a white Toyota pickup truck was driving at a high rate of speed on West Little York Road. That was when the truck hit the bicyclist, went off the road, and hit a pole nearby an apartment complex.<\/p>\n

The man on the bicycle died at the scene, according to police.<\/p>\n

The driver of the truck, believed to be in his 20s, and a female passenger were both sent to the hospital in stable condition, police say. Both occupants reportedly showed signs of intoxication.<\/p>\n

Police say the driver will face intoxication manslaughter charges.<\/p>\n

Pickup driver hits, kills man on bike in north Houston, police say<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com<\/h4>\n

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‘This is the predictable, preventable result of a transportation system build solely around cars and trucks,’ BikeHouston executive director Joe Cutrufo said of the crash.<\/p>\n

The driver of a pickup truck who police believe was intoxicated struck and killed a man on a bicycle in north Houston early Monday morning, and advocates are sounding the alarm on how safe Houston streets are for those on bikes.<\/p>\n

"This is the predictable, preventable result of a transportation system built solely around cars and trucks," said Joe Cutrufo, executive director of BikeHouston. "The victim did everything right, and still it cost him his life."<\/p>\n

The cyclist was pedaling west in the …<\/p>\n

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Production Technician Trek Bicycle Dallas, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.linkedin.com<\/h4>\n

… What You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll Do<\/p>\n

As a Trek Production Technician, no one day is the same as the last. This job is all about caring for bikes so their owners love riding them. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll also be the first to have your hands on brand new models before they hit the sales floor. Most importantly, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll build relationships with people who trust you to keep their gear running flawlessly. You will be the Lead Technician in the shop and will complete more than 50% of the total repairs for the team. This role focuses on repairing and building bikes quickly and consistently, while keeping accuracy and quality a top priority. The team and our customers will be trusting you with the most complex repairs. This role requires elevated skills in communication, leadership and problem solving. …<\/p>\n

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