{"id":59177,"date":"2022-05-10T22:45:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T03:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=59177"},"modified":"2022-05-10T22:45:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T03:45:41","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-may-10th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/05\/10\/texas-bicycling-news-may-10th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News May 10th 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

See Houston’s Northside with a scavenger hunt bike ride this weekend<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

The event doubles as a fundraiser for Houston firefighters north of downtown.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

If you’ve got a bike, $25 and the will to explore while helping Houston firefighters, there’s an event this weekend that’s perfect for you.<\/p>\n

This Saturday, the Lindale Park Civic Club is hosting the Northside Scavenger Hunt Bike Ride throughout the Lindale Park and Near Northside neighborhoods. Proceeds from the event will help firefighters at stations 12 and 30, which serve a large swath of the neighborhoods north of downtown. Organizers have identified nearly a dozen spots throughout the beautiful neighborhood to be on the hunt, which will be easiest completed on two wheels.<\/p>\n

"I’m hoping a whole bunch of people come out," said Rob Block, a Houston …<\/p>\n

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LONE STAR CIRCLE OF LIFE BIKE TOUR TO RIDE INTO BRENHAM WEDNESDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n

Josh Blaschke | kwhi.com<\/h4>\n

A bike tour traveling around Texas to educate about the need for organ donations rides into Brenham tomorrow (Wednesday).<\/p>\n

Twelve volunteer cyclists in the Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour began their journey on Saturday in Waco and will arrive at Fireman\u2019s Park at 3 p.m. Brenham resident Tracy Hammac will be in attendance to honor his daughter, Molly, who became a tissue donor in 2018 and changed the lives of 31 recipients.<\/p>\n

Hammac says there is a constant and critical need for life-saving donations. …<\/p>\n

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[Lots of TMBRA deadlines in May!]https:\/\/www.tmbra.org\/wp\/2022\/05\/05\/lots-of-tmbra-deadlines-in-may\/)<\/h2>\n

DAVE BELLANTE | www.tmbra.org<\/h4>\n

The end of the Cycle Progression 2022 Texas Cross-Country Mountain Bike State Championship Series will be here faster than you think! So with that in mind here are some important dates, links and reminders!<\/p>\n

Pay Dirt: The last day for you to submit your pay dirt and be eligible for this series is MAY 12th. All Pay Dirt submitted after that date will count towards next year. Go HERE for more information on Pay Dirt.<\/p>\n

G.O.R.B.A presents The Sugarland Classic: Pre-Registration closes on …<\/p>\n

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Teen cyclist’s jaw broken after allegedly being punched riding through Midtown<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Matthew Seedorff | www.fox26houston.com<\/h4>\n

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HOUSTON – Houston police are looking for the man accused of punching a teen in the face outside a Midtown bar.<\/p>\n

Graphic images taken from a hospital room show the damage done to Damarion Ziegler\u2019s jaw. According to the teen, the alleged attack was unprovoked.<\/p>\n

The incident happened on April 18 around 5 p.m., outside The Brass Tap at Travis and Holman.<\/p>\n

"I was in pain," said Ziegler. "I didn\u2019t know what happened. The dude broke both sides of my jaw." …<\/p>\n

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The Woodlands Texas – Bike The Woodlands Month kicks off in May with rides events and workshops<\/a><\/h2>\n

thepressreleaseengine.com<\/h4>\n

THE WOODLANDS , TEXAS ( May 10 , 2022 ) \u2013 The Woodlands Township , with support from Bike The Woodlands Coalition , will host a number of activities throughout the month of May in celebration of National Bike Month , in efforts to create a better community through bicycling.\nThere are numerous events planned in May for riders of all types . Bike to Work Day will take place on Friday , May 20 , 2022 , from 6:30 to 9 a . m . at Northshore Park , 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive . Bike commuters are invited to meet for refreshments and bike commuting information.\nBike The Woodlands Day will be held on Saturday , May 21 , 2022 , from 9 a . m . to noon at Northshore Park . Exhibitors and activities will include local bike shops , bicycle clubs and other supporters of Bike Month . The event will also feature …<\/p>\n

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Man claims Academy improperly assembled mountain bike resulting in crash<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Marian Johns | setexasrecord.com<\/h4>\n

HOUSTON \u2014 A man claims a mountain bike that was improperly assembled by Academy Sport and Outdoors caused his crash and injuries.<\/p>\n

Thomas Dougherty filed a complaint May 2 in Harris County District Court against Academy Sport and Outdoors Inc., alleging negligence.<\/p>\n

Dougherty purchased a Ozone 500 adult mountain bike from Academy Sport and Outdoors on May 11, 2020, according to his complaint. He alleges that he paid extra to have Academy assemble the bike and when he attempted to ride it, the steering …<\/p>\n

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Free children’s bike skills rodeo and helmet giveaway<\/a><\/h2>\n

news4sanantonio.com<\/h4>\n

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SAN ANTONIO – A free children’s bike skills rodeo and helmet giveaway is being held on Saturday, May 14.<\/p>\n

According to 2021 data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), 89% of bike riders under the age of 18, who were involved in crashes with motor vehicles, were not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. This is the highest percentage of young people not wearing helmets since 2011. During the same period, data shows the problem is even greater statewide with 93% of riders under age 18 not wearing helmets in the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, so AAA Texas, in partnership …<\/p>\n

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Hey, Why Can\u2019t Temple, Texas Have A Cool Bike Park Like Burnet\u2019s?<\/a><\/h2>\n

Tommy Paradise | ktemnews.com<\/h4>\n

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So is it just me or when you notice something that’s rather different that you’d probably enjoy in your hometown, you wonder why it isn’t there? So while searching for new things to enjoy in and around my new home of Temple, Texas, I came across a video of this: …<\/p>\n

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Thursday Night Social Ride May 12th 2022<\/a> from socialcyclingaustin<\/a> <\/blockquote>