{"id":62881,"date":"2023-07-24T22:16:48","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T03:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62881"},"modified":"2023-07-24T22:16:50","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T03:16:50","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-and-experiences-july-24-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/07\/24\/texas-bicycling-news-and-experiences-july-24-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News and Experiences – July 24, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Popular road at Benbrook Lake is closing to cyclists. Army Corps cites dangerous riding<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Micah Pearce | www.star-telegram.com<\/h4>\n

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The yellow barrier on Lakeview Drive around Benbrook Lake that separates the North Holiday Park day use area from the South Holiday Park campgrounds. Day-use cyclists, walkers and joggers will no longer be able to bypass the barrier to continue through the campground, despite former Lake Manager Terry Schmidt allowing the crossover between the two uses. Micah Pearce<\/p>\n

A popular road at Benbrook Lake will close to cyclists and pedestrians in October after hundreds of safety incidents the past three months, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said. The Corps, which manages the recreation at Benbrook Lake, has announced cyclists and pedestrians will need camping reservations to enter South Holiday Park beginning Oct. 1. While this has been the \u2026<\/p>\n

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Video: The Meteor: Coffee, wine, and bikes<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.fox7austin.com<\/h4>\n

The Meteor, located on South Congress, is a mash up of an all-day cafe, natural wine shop and a boutique bike shop. FOX 7\u2019s Tierra Neubaum takes us there.<\/p>\n

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Paso del Norte Trail, a trail for everyone: Jana Renner<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jana Renner | www.elpasotimes.com<\/h4>\n

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A vibrant outdoor hike\/bike space is emerging mile-by-mile through neighborhoods across El Paso. With more than 20 miles of the planned 68-mile county-wide Paso del Norte Trail completed, residents from the Mission Valley to the Upper Valley and neighborhoods in between are enjoying this new amenity built for newcomers and already active walkers, runners, and cyclists.<\/p>\n

The Paso del Norte Trail master plan was developed over the last five years with funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation and input from \u2026<\/p>\n

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TxDOT releases biking safety tips ahead of HHH<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Madison Haxton | www.newschannel6now.com<\/h4>\n

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WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – In accordance with the approach of Wichita Falls\u2019 famous \u201cHotter \u2019N\u2019 Hell Hundred\u201d bicycle race, the Texas Department of Transportation has released some biking safety tips for motorists and cyclists alike.<\/p>\n

According to TxDOT, it\u2019s important to first remember that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers. This includes obeying traffic signs and signals, riding in the same direction as traffic, using hand signals when turning or stopping, and yielding the right of way. However, vehicle drivers carry responsibility too.<\/p>\n

In order to avoid crashes with cyclists, vehicle drivers should remember the following: \u2026<\/p>\n

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40 years of Tour De Gap bike racing this weekend<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Samantha Gerber | www.kacu.org<\/h4>\n

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Tour De Gap celebrated its 40th anniversary this weekend with its annual bike race in Buffalo Gap.<\/p>\n

This ride to benefit Big Brothers-Big Sisters Abilene-Lone Star took place over two days and hosted a large number of local vendors.<\/p>\n

Beginning on Saturday at the \u2026<\/p>\n

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Man on bicycle dead after being struck by vehicle in East Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Luke Whitney\t| www.ketk.com<\/h4>\n

TYLER, Texas (KETK) \u2013 A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on U.S. Highway 69, four miles north of Jacksonville, according to DPS.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, DPS said that a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling north on U.S. 69 when it struck 49-year-old Derrick Wayne Steele as he was also traveling north riding on a bicycle.<\/p>\n

Steele was pronounced dead on the scene by Justice of the Peace Brenda Dominey. According to DPS, the posted speed limit in the area was 70 mph and the driver of the Tahoe was not injured.<\/p>\n

No further information is available as DPS said this is an ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n

OFFICIAL: Bicyclist dead after crash on US 69 in Cherokee County<\/a><\/h2>\n

Lidia Herrera | www.cbs19.tv<\/h4>\n

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling north on US Highway 69 when it hit a bicyclist traveling on the same road.<\/p>\n

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas \u2014 One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Cherokee County early Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling north on US Highway 69 when it hit a bicyclist traveling on the same road just four miles north of Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

Officials identified the driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe as Melanie Renee Reyes, 36. Reyes did not suffer any injuries.<\/p>\n

The bicyclist was identified as Derrick Wayne Steele, 49. Officials said Steele was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

Officials said the investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information at this time.<\/p>\n

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2 men in critical condition after scooter and bicycle crash east of Conroe<\/a><\/h2>\n

Michael Garcia | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h4>\n

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Two men were in critical condition Monday after a crash involving a scooter and bicycle east of Conroe.<\/p>\n

Around 2 a.m., a man driving a scooter ran into the rear of a bicycle another man was riding on Old Highway 105, near Security, according to a report by the Montgomery County Police reporter. \u2026<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s time to treat the number of Houston cyclists killed each year as an emergency<\/a>
by u\/RunescapeBot<\/a> in bikehouston<\/a> <\/blockquote>