{"id":62955,"date":"2023-08-04T22:06:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T03:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62955"},"modified":"2023-08-04T22:06:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T03:06:30","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-august-4-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/08\/04\/texas-bicycling-news-august-4-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News &#8211; August 4, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/news\/houston-to-host-2028-uci-bmx-racing-world-championships\">Video: Houston to host 2028 UCI BMX Racing World Championships<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By FOX 26 Digital | www.fox26houston.com<\/h4>\n<p>HOUSTON &#8211; Heads up BMX fans and other avid cyclists, a world championship BMX event is coming to Houston!<\/p>\n<p>The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the international governing body of cycling, announced the 2028 UCI BMX Racing World Championships will be coming to Rockstar Energy Bike Park in North Houston.<\/p>\n<p>According to their release, the event aims to bring together the world\u2019s top BMX riders, showcasing their incredible skills and competing for the ultimate title. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kens5.com\/article\/news\/local\/man-hit-and-killed-by-two-trucks-while-riding-his-bike-police-say-san-antonio-texas\/273-6cae0393-58c3-458d-bb96-9763b5fde627\">Bicyclist dies after being struck by two trucks, police say<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Author: KENS 5 Staff | www.kens5.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kens5.com\/embeds\/video\/responsive\/273-26bd6251-5b04-497a-83f0-3f8ec5488554\/iframe\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>SAN ANTONIO \u2014 Police say a man was hit and killed while riding his bike on the west side late Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>The accident happened 9:30 p.m. near Castroville Road and General McMullen.<\/p>\n<p>Police found the 70-year-old man with traumatic wounds all over his body. First responders tried to save his life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Police at the scene say a \u2026<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2023\/08\/04\/bicyclist-hit-killed-by-vehicles-on-citys-west-side-sapd-says\/\">Video: Bicyclist hit, killed by vehicles on city\u2019s West Side, SAPD says<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Ben Spicer | www.ksat.com<\/h4>\n<p>One of the drivers was arrested on suspicion of DWI; incident happened around 9:30 p.m. near S. General McMullen, Castroville Road<\/p>\n<p>SAN ANTONIO \u2013 A man riding his bicycle was killed when he was hit by two vehicles late Thursday night, according to San Antonio police.<\/p>\n<p>The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of South General McMullen and Castroville Road, on the city\u2019s West Side.<\/p>\n<p>According to police, a man in his 70s was on his bike when he was hit by someone driving a black pickup.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when, police say, the man \u2026<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysanantonio.com\/news\/local\/article\/san-antonio-cyclist-killed-18278880.php\">2 cyclists hit, 1 killed in separate crashes in San Antonio<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Catherine Wilson | www.mysanantonio.com<\/h4>\n<p>The driver in one incident has been detained.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/33\/75\/44\/24107272\/3\/ratio3x2_960.webp?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A 70-year-old man riding his bicycle on the Westside was killed after he was hit by two vehicles and dragged into a gas station parking lot Thursday night, August 3, according to police. \u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2026 Early Friday morning, August 4, a second bicyclist was hit by a vehicle while riding on the Southside, KSAT reports. The cyclist was reportedly struck just after 6 a.m. on Southwest Military Drive and Pleasanton Road while crossing the intersection. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital in critical condition, but is reportedly expected to be okay. The driver stopped to render aid and is not expected to face charges, according to a KSAT 12.<\/p>\n<p>This incident is one of several cases in San Antonio where bicyclists were hit and either \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/16483\">CAPITOL CHEVY DRIVEWAY SERIES PRESENTED BY THE METEOR \u2022 Aug 3 2023 \u2022 Austin, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n<p>Categories\n\u00bb Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 Masters 40+ \t\u00bb Cat 3\/4\n\u00bb Cat 4\/5 \t\u00bb Pro\/Cat 1\/2\/3\n\u00bb Women Open<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>    <blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:316px\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/socialcyclingaustin\/comments\/15i9tth\/the_bike_curious_ride_sunday_august_6_7pm_mueller\/\">The Bike Curious Ride &#8211; Sunday August 6 &#8211; 7PM &#8211; Mueller Hangar<\/a><br> by      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/bikecuriousatx\">u\/bikecuriousatx<\/a> in      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/socialcyclingaustin\/\">socialcyclingaustin<\/a>    <\/blockquote>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysanantonio.com\/lifestyle\/outdoors\/article\/bike-trails-san-antonio-parks-18279261.php\">New bike facilities, opportunities are coming to San Antonio parks<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com<\/h4>\n<p>Projects include a skills park and flow\/jump trails.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/33\/75\/54\/24107808\/6\/ratio3x2_960.webp?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cyclists and mountain bikers, there are some projects in the works that you\u2019ll be excited to hear about. The City of San Antonio discussed a few of its plans to improve bike facilities and recreational opportunities in neighborhood parks during a public meeting on July 28.<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio officials said the five local San Antonio park improvements are part of the Citywide Bicycle Recreational Facilities Initiative through the city\u2019s 2022-2027 bond program. The bicycle bond funds is a total of \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/gdbclub.clubexpress.com\/\">GDB Fall Fiesta<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Greater Dallas Bicyclists | gdbclub.clubexpress.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/ClubExpressClubFiles\/747333\/graphics\/Fall_Fiesta_2023_1190321764.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>    <blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:316px\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BikingATX\/comments\/15ihwn9\/looking_to_extend_southern_walnut_trail_ride_add\/\">Looking to extend Southern Walnut Trail ride (add mikes)<\/a><br> by      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/pnutgirl\">u\/pnutgirl<\/a> in      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BikingATX\/\">BikingATX<\/a>    <\/blockquote>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Biking from X<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Congratulations to Marisa Gomez, winner of the Playa Drain Trail bike raffle. Ms. Gomez\u2019s name was randomly picked from hundreds of participants that registered at the Playa Drain Trail events over the past year. Visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Z7tmozJs8e\">https:\/\/t.co\/Z7tmozJs8e<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/InvestingInHealth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InvestingInHealth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HealthyPdN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HealthyPdN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wwf6bKN1kw\">pic.twitter.com\/wwf6bKN1kw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; PdNH Foundation (@PdNHFoundation) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PdNHFoundation\/status\/1687610623381663744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>New Events<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fHdBesVMlB\">https:\/\/t.co\/fHdBesVMlB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1687544555128655873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mpc7asz2Rb\">https:\/\/t.co\/mpc7asz2Rb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1687626589024989184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Saturday Road Ride <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/X5EXOMWyg9\">https:\/\/t.co\/X5EXOMWyg9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Meetup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Meetup<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Meetup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Meetup<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1687626916772065280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/08\/04\/texas-bicycling-news-august-4-2023\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-gnp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62955"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62955\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62959,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62955\/revisions\/62959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}