{"id":62999,"date":"2023-08-09T22:12:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62999"},"modified":"2023-08-09T22:12:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:12:26","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-experiences-august-9-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/08\/09\/texas-bicycling-news-experiences-august-9-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News, Experiences &#8211; August 9, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/education\/schools\/frisco-isd-roach-middle-school-fatal-crash-mckinney-police\/287-df4b8ac5-c99f-4a3c-9fa5-a9ac7d8326bb\">15-year-old boy on bicycle hit and killed by vehicle outside Frisco ISD middle school<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Author: Paul Livengood | www.wfaa.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/embeds\/video\/responsive\/287-6c928828-52f6-4091-a58d-dbc8f413b57c\/iframe\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>The school\u2019s Facebook page stated that traffic flow to the campus was affected and tardies would be waived.<\/p>\n<p>FRISCO, Texas \u2014 A 15-year-old boy on a bicycle was hit and killed by a vehicle outside of a Frisco Independent School District middle school early Wednesday morning, the first day of classes for students in the district, officials said.<\/p>\n<p>Frisco school officials confirmed that Landon Bourque, a sophomore at Heritage High School, died in the crash.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLandon was a beloved member of the campus community,\u201d a statement from the school \u2026<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/news\/child-hit-killed-near-frisco-school-on-first-day-of-classes\">Video: 15-year-old hit, killed near Frisco school on first day of classes<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Dionne Anglin | www.fox4news.com<\/h4>\n<p>FRISCO, Texas &#8211; A 15-year-old was hit and killed in front of a school in Frisco early Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Heritage High School 10th grader Landon Bourque was riding his bicycle on the first day of school around 5 a.m., possibly on the way to an early morning workout or football practice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI noticed there was a white truck coming pretty fast, they all do,\u201d said a witness who talked to FOX 4, but asked to stay anonymous. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/tylerpaper.com\/news\/come-on-out-east-texas-outdoor-sports-community-continues-to-grow-post-pandemic\/article_c24c92f0-3570-11ee-bde7-cf2945addfb0.html\">\u2018Come on out\u2019: East Texas outdoor sports community continues to grow post-pandemic<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Katecey Harrell | tylerpaper.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/tylerpaper.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/9e\/d9e68416-3570-11ee-90ac-e3b2e1e2fa95\/64d16e925505f.image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Life is better outside. The hardest part is deciding to go, Tyler resident, avid hiker and kayaker Tami Brooks said. Luckily, there are growing groups of East Texans that people can join to get a taste of outdoor sports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m an avid outdoors person. I\u2019m an avid hiker, and I love meeting like-minded people, and I also really enjoy when beginners and people come for the first time. I like to be there to encourage someone just starting,\u201d Brooks said. \u201cThe entry barrier is pretty low, but sometimes people just need a little nudge.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Page administrator Brooks said there are nearly 1,000 members of the Facebook page called the Outdoor Adventure Club of East Texas. The Tyler Bike Club page boasts even more, with over 2,000 members. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texomashomepage.com\/top-news\/hotter-n-hell-hundred-reuniting-a-cyclist-and-her-long-lost-uncle\/\">Hotter \u2018N Hell Hundred reuniting a cyclist and her long-lost uncle<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by: Markeshia Jackson\t| www.texomashomepage.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" 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It\u2019s quite a big deal, but what could make it even cooler? Riding it with a family member, something local cyclist Brittany Palacios will get to do this year with an uncle she never even knew she had.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy mom sprung the wonderful information on me one day saying that she had a brother, that she reached out over messenger to make a connection, and he replied,\u201d Palacios said. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/news\/2023\/08\/09\/whats-coming-to-mckinneys-parks-a-focus-on-sports-complexes-trail-connections\/\">What\u2019s coming to McKinney\u2019s parks? A focus on sports complexes, trail connections<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Haeven Gibbons | www.dallasnews.com<\/h4>\n<p>Recent survey shows parks, recreation opportunities should be a priority in coming years<\/p>\n<p>The parks are what have kept Christina Clausi in McKinney. If she had it her way, she would be living in the country on acres of land, but the city\u2019s winding nature trails and accessible playgrounds help make up for it.<\/p>\n<p>The mom of three \u2014 ages 1, 3 and 7 \u2014 loves walking around Towne Lake Park\u2019s pond with her family, strolling on the concrete trails at Bonnie Wenk Park and taking trips to the Al Ruschhaupt Park\u2019s splash pad.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese parks and these little nature trails, they\u2019re beautiful,\u201d said Clausi, who has lived in McKinney for \u2026<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/aIwChnGXeownNVTm91HpJMU7KVw%3D\/1660x0\/smart\/filters%3Ano_upscale%28%29\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/dmn\/K4BHQYPKS5EAPAQXMS3LNK4RXQ.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2026 \u201cOn the Bonnie Wenk concrete trails, you can ride bikes all around,\u201d Clausi said. \u201cThat\u2019s another thing I love is that the trails connect everywhere \u2014 you can ride your bike across town and back on the trails.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The citizen survey showed that 72% of respondents are happy with the availability of paths and walking trails, yet 85% of respondents said expanding and connecting the hike and bike trail system should be a priority for improving the quality of life in McKinney.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the trails system is connected in certain spots, but, to meet demand, more connections \u2014 outlined in the recently adopted new trail plan \u2014 are underway.<\/p>\n<p>A key connection includes building \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/planobicycle\">Plano Bicycle Association<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.facebook.com<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/366357535_7322294944464763_6036299763949637925_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=111&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=5cd70e&amp;_nc_ohc=HfVzO0G7lUgAX8QzUOE&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&amp;oh=00_AfDMJQ-W2E3Ah8RunNYA_D3AhVu04RH0u9_qhH1u1OfZhQ&amp;oe=64DA016F\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9616881020\">Bottles Optional Ride Schertz, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Francisco Simas | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1600\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/HiJ7GDvmEBBQv4ty8DmDYCE6gMxWBxAQTKADGNmwbrE-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9616884889\">M 3\/4 + W Open Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Sarah Rush | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p>I think I got ?? out of the women. Hanging off the back for dear life lol.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/UN_1M9X2xtp7TpkL-s5kO8Ht7tlfgB9OUhtdNxYZHQk-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9617038433\">MPC 3\/4 4th place Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Sean Brown | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/AD6mSHKAK8caum3D1X2s7cd7C2bdIjfZdviQMWTVq8c-2048x1152.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9616239074\">What\u2019s it like riding in 105 degrees everyday? San Antonio, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Ivan Reid | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p>Well, you start with a full bottle of ice. 30 minutes later, whatever liquid you have left is now the temperature of warm tea ? Sadly, I\u2019m not exaggerating. Without ice, this happens in about 10-15 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and already having good fitness is mandatory. Otherwise don\u2019t bother. In all seriousness, you may end up in the hospital or worse<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Biking from X<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikerackdiaries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikerackdiaries<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oBMDE5GAhF\">pic.twitter.com\/oBMDE5GAhF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthlineLex\/status\/1689437076767354880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 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\">Have you read the latest edition of our METRO Connections newsletter? You&#39;ll meet Dante, the METRO Kid! ? He says he enjoys the sense of community he finds while riding METRO.  ^D<br><br>Read ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tAp5WOdfOk\">https:\/\/t.co\/tAp5WOdfOk<\/a><br>Subscribe ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IRGIARPJBh\">https:\/\/t.co\/IRGIARPJBh<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HoustonMETRO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HoustonMETRO<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/METROHouston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#METROHouston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M5O9YfvRjQ\">pic.twitter.com\/M5O9YfvRjQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; METRO Houston (@METROHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/METROHouston\/status\/1689320471920046080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 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\">Flowers have been placed near the intersection where, early this morning, 15-year-old Landon Bourque was fatally struck by a car while riding his bike near Roach Middle School. <br><br>It was the first day of classes for Frisco ISD students. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dallasnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dallasnews<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3cnYgfAIqS\">https:\/\/t.co\/3cnYgfAIqS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rKl5X62NNP\">pic.twitter.com\/rKl5X62NNP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jamie Landers (@jamielandersx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamielandersx\/status\/1689342588610830336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 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\">The victim has been identified as Landon Borque, a 10th grade student and football player at Frisco Heritage High School. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BpI60XkHxD\">https:\/\/t.co\/BpI60XkHxD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FOX 4 NEWS (@FOX4) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FOX4\/status\/1689304188763660288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FuKWcOztqE\">https:\/\/t.co\/FuKWcOztqE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 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