{"id":64629,"date":"2024-02-15T22:54:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T04:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=64629"},"modified":"2024-02-15T22:54:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T04:54:14","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-for-february-15-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/02\/15\/texas-bicycling-news-for-february-15-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News for February 15, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

U.S. Paralympics Cycling Partners With Texas A&M University To Host Road Cycling Open In Bryan, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

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The two-day competition in April will feature time trial and road race formats, showcasing athletes as they prepare for this summer\u2019s Paralympic Games in Paris.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

U.S. Paralympics Cycling today announced the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Road Open, hosted by Texas A&M University and the city of Bryan. The two-day competition, running April 6-7 at Texas A&M-RELLIS will serve as the selection event for the nation\u2019s top Para-cyclists to qualify for the European leg of the 2024 UCI Para-Cycling World Cup season, which is one of the most important factors for qualification for the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 this summer.<\/p>\n

The annual U.S. Para-cycling road open, which takes place in various locations around the country, will come to Bryan for its fifth edition. The competition remains the most prestigious domestic event for the top U.S. Para-cyclists to showcase their talents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe city of Bryan is proud to partner with Texas A&M to bring the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Road Open to our community,\u201d said Mayor Bobby Gutierrez. \u201cWe\u2019re ready to cheer on the athletes and honored to be a part of their Paralympic journey.\u201d \u2026<\/p>\n

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Bicyclist in critical condition after north Austin hit and run; Police asking for help<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Christopher Adams\t| www.kxan.com<\/h4>\n

AUSTIN (KXAN) \u2014 Austin police are asking for help finding a driver who hit and critically injured a bicyclist earlier this month before leaving the scene.<\/p>\n

Police responded to the crash in the 10500 block of Dessau Road, between East Rundberg Lane and East Braker Lane, at 6:54 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5.<\/p>\n

A 59-year-old Hispanic woman was hit while riding a bicycle. The suspect \u201cimmediately left the scene\u201d without stopping to help or calling 911, police say.<\/p>\n

The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with multiple life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information is asked to contact Austin Area Crime Stoppers at 512-471-8477 or by submitting a tip online. Submissions can be anonymous. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available<\/p>\n

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2024 Texas Cup<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Sep 01 2024\nRose City XC \u2013 Tyler TX \u2013 Round #1 Texas Cup\nSep 15 2024\nForest Creek XC \u2013 Dale TX \u2013 Texas Cup round #2\nSep 29 2024\nShred de Roots \u2013 Texas Cup round #3\nOct 27 2024\nKerrville MTB Festival \u2013 Kerrville TX \u2013 Texas Cup round #5<\/p>\n

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Since the ARP was signed in 2021, priorities have shifted from reopening schools and improving air quality to keeping students active, healthy, and engaged. Read the new blog to learn how ARP ESSER funds can improve student wellbeing through cycling: https:\/\/t.co\/NLmwMubFEy<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/OUD6KYN3y2<\/a><\/p>— League of American Bicyclists (@BikeLeague) February 15, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>