{"id":60570,"date":"2022-11-09T23:39:38","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T05:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=60570"},"modified":"2022-11-09T23:39:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T05:39:39","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-november-9th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/11\/09\/texas-bicycling-news-november-9th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News November 9th, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

14-year-old killed, another child injured in vehicle vs. bicycle crash on FM 741<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mathew Richards | www.inforney.com<\/h4>\n

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HEARTLAND, Texas \u2014 A 14-year-old was tragically killed and another child injured in a vehicle vs. bicycle crash on Farm-to-Market (FM) 741 on Monday evening.<\/p>\n

At approximately 6:10 p.m., the Crandall Fire Department, Crandall Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, and CareFlite responded to a call of a vehicle vs. bicycle in the 4400 block of FM 741, near Heartland Parkway.<\/p>\n

One minor was bicycling with the 14-year-old riding on the rear pegs of the bike.<\/p>\n

The bicycle was traveling northbound in the lane of traffic on FM 741 when a black …<\/p>\n

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5th Annual ‘Texas Loop’ Bike Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

stayhappening.com<\/h4>\n

Sat Dec 17 2022 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-06:00\nMockingbird Train Station | Dallas\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

For this year’s Texas Loop Ride, there will be 2 group departures. Group A will be for the faster riders (average 14 – 15 mph) and will be lead by Jaime Flores Ramirez and the Hangover Riders. Group B will be averaging 8 – 10 mph and will be lead by David Walker. Depending on interest, we may also have a 3rd group for beginners and young kids. More details will follow in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s in store for East Dallas\u2019 Santa Fe Trail: \u2018Boneyard\u2019 park, pocket plaza and more<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Sharon Grigsby | www.dallasnews.com<\/h4>\n

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The Santa Fe Trail is true to the Old East Dallas neighborhoods through which it runs \u2014 an unassuming workhorse of concrete with few amenities but frequented by the grand diversity of age, race and background that makes this the best part of our city.<\/p>\n

Yes, I\u2019m biased. This is where I live and where most days I run. But it\u2019s no exaggeration that the Santa Fe Trail \u2014 which at one end connects into White Rock Lake and at the other into Fair Park, Deep Ellum and downtown \u2014 is unique.<\/p>\n

The 4.5-mile trail serves as a vital corridor for job commuters who rely on bikes or their own two feet. It also is the connective tissue joining …<\/p>\n

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2022 Leadville Race Series wraps up with 1,000 athletes at Austin Rattler MTB and Run events<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Gary | endurance.biz<\/h4>\n

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The Stages Cycling Austin Rattler MTB and Run events, owned and produced by Life Time, took place on Saturday, November 5th. The events brough more than 1,000 runners and cyclists to Reveille Peak Ranch, located less than an hour west of Austin, Texas.<\/p>\n

Combining MTB riding and running, the Austin Rattler was the final event on the Leadville Race Series 2022 calendar. The event is a qualifier for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva and the Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB.<\/p>\n

A total of 40 LT100 qualifier coins were …<\/p>\n

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News and Announcements<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dave Bellante | www.tmbra.org<\/h4>\n

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Hey Racers, here are some news and announcements as we move into our Marathon season presented by Hill Country Bicycle Works .<\/p>\n

2022 @cycleprogression Texas Cup :\nFist off, a big thank you to Cycle Progression for sponsoring the Texas Cup this year. If you attended the final race at Tyler and did not get your overall award, hang tight. We are contacting RE-Geared and will have them shipped out to you. Also a big thank you to all of our race directors for hosting us and making the fall series one of the best in years. Also a big thank you to all the racers for coming out, being part of our traveling MTB circus and making memories. Kudos to all!<\/p>\n

2022\/2023 Hill Country Bicycle Works Marathon Series:\nInfo and registration links are starting to come in to TMBRA HQ. As soon as I get the links I post them on our website www.tmbra.org Our website is where to find the most recent and up to date info. We have added a marathon rules tab. I suggest clicking on that tab so you are up to date on the rules for the …<\/p>\n

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The 30th Annual Tour de Braz Bike Ride Recommended Ride!<\/a><\/h2>\n

http:\/\/www.tourdebraz.org\/<\/h4>\n

The 30th Annual Tour de Braz Bike Ride will be held Saturday, April 15th, 2023. The ride starts at Alvin Community College and tours through the beautiful Brazoria County Countryside. This year\u2019s proceeds will benefit the Alvin Volunteer Fire Department. Tour de Braz is the perfect ride for the whole family and is open to all experience levels. We are offering 34, 50, 65, and 100-mile routes! Register online!<\/p>\n

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this event we will be hosting a beer garden, music, and free food after the ride! Please stick around and join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Tour de Braz!<\/p>\n

Text "tourdebraz" to 888-777 to receive notifications about the event.<\/p>\n

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Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n

Saturday 11\/12\/2022 The Bagel Ride
8:00am ride start
Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753
58mi (94km). Store stop at 27mihttps:\/\/t.co\/XP8ViQMGd3<\/a><\/p>— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) November 9, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>