{"id":58711,"date":"2022-03-14T23:02:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T04:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=58711"},"modified":"2022-03-14T23:02:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T04:02:58","slug":"texas-biking-news-march-14th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/03\/14\/texas-biking-news-march-14th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News March 14th 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kyle PD: Woman arrested after deadly hit-and-run involving bicyclist<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: M. Acosta | www.kxan.com<\/h4>\n

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KYLE (KXAN) \u2014 A woman was arrested following a deadly hit-and-run accident involving a bicyclist that happened late on March 13, according to Kyle Police.<\/p>\n

Police said the crash happened just after 10 p.m. Sunday on the southbound Interstate 35 access Road near Martinez Loop.<\/p>\n

The bicyclist, a 26-year-old Giddings man identified as Bret Steinmann, died at the Ascension Seton Hays emergency room from his injuries.<\/p>\n

A witness told police about the suspect\u2019s vehicle, with one witness following it until it stopped. The suspect was identified as Elizabeth Jenell Mitchell, 35.<\/p>\n

Mitchell returned to the scene on foot and admitted to the crash and fleeing the scene. …<\/p>\n

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Video: Downtown bike shop sees more customers, and gas prices aren’t the only reason<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Sarah Duran | www.kens5.com<\/h4>\n

SAN ANTONIO \u2014 With sunny days and warmer temperatures ahead, the store manager at Blue Star Bicycling Company said more customers are coming into the downtown shop to purchase or rent out their next ride on two wheels.<\/p>\n

He said rising gas prices have also led some people to wander in.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s been a little bit of talk about the high gas prices,\u201d said Geoff Lindsey, store manager.<\/p>\n

The statewide gas price average in Texas is $4 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA. Regardless of the recent increase, Lindsey said gas prices are a constant issue and have led many living in the downtown area to use a bike to commute around. He knows other …<\/p>\n

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Video: Could the rising cost of gas lead some Southeast Texans to turn to bikes?<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Dierra Banks | fox4beaumont.com<\/h4>\n

BEAUMONT \u2014 As gas prices rise, some across the country may be forced to turn to bicycles as a way to keep more of their hard earned money in their pocketbooks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Velodrome & BellVelo News!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Alkek Velodrome | www.alkekvelodrome.com<\/h4>\n

While the BellVelo Grand Finale wraps up this weekend the 2022 track season is getting underway! Next up is TNR on Tues night! – If you are planning to race track this year check out our racer guide and don’t miss our swap meet on Sunday!<\/p>\n

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… Tuesday Night Racing\nTNR #1 is bunch races! We have Scratch, Win-N-Out and Points races on tap! It’s forecast to be a great night weather wise but will drop into the low 60’s so don’t skimp on the clothing! Gates open at 4pm, racing starts at 6:45pm. …<\/p>\n

… Atomic TT Series #1\nThe Atomic TT Series kicked off on a cold Saturday morning with riders from all over the USA in attendance, at least 6 states were represented. We saw some great rides by many new faces but the tone was set but the juniors Gabi, Tegan, Elijah and Isaiah who despite slow conditions set PR’s in everything they did!<\/p>\n

Overall it was Tak who was the only rider to go under 12s who won the F200 TT with …<\/p>\n

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