{"id":65988,"date":"2024-09-17T22:37:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T03:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=65988"},"modified":"2024-09-17T22:37:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T03:37:09","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-tuesday-september-17-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/texas-bicycling-news-tuesday-september-17-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Tuesday – September 17, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Teen Trail Corps Q&A with Collin Hill and Travis Loy<\/a><\/h2>\n

texasmtb.org<\/h4>\n

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We sat down with our TTC Coordinator, Collin Hill, and our \u201924 season Top Coach, Travis Loy from the Hays County Stingers, and got the inside scoop on Texas NICA Teen Trail Corps.<\/p>\n

What does teen trail corps mean to you?<\/p>\n

Collin: TTC to me, is a way to get students involved in the cycling community as a whole, through trail building and maintenance. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to get students involved in trail advocacy. Off road cycling and mountain biking will completely go away if the next generation of cyclists don\u2019t step up and get involved in taking care of trails.<\/p>\n

Travis: I see TTC as an opportunity to take students out and let them see the work it takes to maintain the environment that they need in order to ride, race, and enjoy cycling. Hopefully they see the work that it takes, and really light a fire in the next generation. It is also a way to get more youth working on trails as opposed to older generations, who will at some point have to stop working.\n\u2026<\/p>\n

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Cyclists, here\u2019s what to know about Conquer the Coast tour of the Coastal Bend on Saturday<\/a><\/h2>\n

Katie Nickas | www.caller.com<\/h4>\n

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More than 1,000 riders from across Texas and the country will embark on an annual bicycle ride around the 66-mile shoreline of Corpus Christi Bay for the 22nd annual Conquer the Coast on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Initially created by the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce to raise money for the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Athletics Program, the event has grown to attract riders of all skill levels from throughout the region, now offering route options of 66, 21 and 10 miles.<\/p>\n

Conquer the Coast offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the coastal breeze, palm trees and \u2026<\/p>\n

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Pink Diamonds Hold Best Southwest Community Health Fair & Bike Ride Oct. 14<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Jo Ann Holt | www.focusdailynews.com<\/h4>\n

Pink Diamonds, Survivors of Cancer, Inc. was founded to provide financial assistance to nonprofit agencies and organizations whose services support individuals living with breast and other cancers. Funds raised are to be used to provide information and referrals for early detection and treatment for underinsured or uninsured persons diagnosed with cancer.<\/p>\n

Founder Linda Lydia, recognized as Survivor of the Year in 2023, says, \u201cI have a cancer journey starting in 1995 to date, with triple negative breast cancer. I have been blessed by God to walk and \u2026<\/p>\n

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Panchito and his bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Alice Liles | www.myplainview.com<\/h4>\n

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Alice\u2019s note: This story first appeared in my blog The Bright Lights of Muleshoe on September 10, 2024. I always wondered about the young man who rode all over town on his bike. And now I know the whole story.\nA familiar sight for many years in Muleshoe was Francisco \u201cFrank\u201d Garcia, known as Panchito to many people, intrepidly peddling his bike all over town, rain or shine, snow or sun. Panchito passed away on August 29, 2024, in Plainview, and \u2026<\/p>\n

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Kendall County Women\u2019s Shelter holds bike drive for survivors of abuse<\/a><\/h2>\n

Japhanie Gray | www.ksat.com<\/h4>\n

Annual Gary Rich Golf Classic event also coming up on Oct. 28\nKENDALL COUNTY, Texas \u2013 As a way to bring a sense of normalcy to women and children who have survived an abusive relationship, the Kendall County Women\u2019s Shelter is collecting new or gently used bikes for their clients.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor our adult clients, it is a great form of exercise, or it helps them get to a new job they just got,\u201d said Emma Collar, the communications coordinator for the shelter. \u201cThey can get around and do things like that. And then, for our children, it is a fun gift. I remember when I was a child getting my first bike and riding it around, so this would be our gift for them.\u201d \u2026<\/p>\n

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IRDCC Pink Pedal X Century Of The Month<\/a><\/h2>\n

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The Undead Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run on Old Highway 90, search for driver continues<\/a><\/h2>\n

Halee Powers | www.ksat.com<\/h4>\n

Tips can be called in to SAPD Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP (7867)\nSAN ANTONIO \u2013 San Antonio police are looking for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist.\nThe incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30.\nAccording to police, the driver of a dark-colored four-door pick up with aftermarket wheels and a sign attached to its driver side back door, was traveling eastbound on Historic Old Highway 90. \u2026<\/p>\n

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San Antonio residents to sound off on Woodlawn Lake bike lane upgrades<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com<\/h4>\n

One resident hopes for a \u2018no car, no walkers\u2019 trail.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

The city is hoping to improve bike lanes at Woodlawn Lake Park and asking residents to share their concerns in a survey. The Westside park is known for its walking, running \u201cloop\u201d trail that circles the lake, however, some residents are sharing the bike lanes on the outer loop is typically filled with cars.<\/p>\n

San Antonio\u2019s transportation department released its survey, hoping to receive feedback on the following: Study possible improvements to the bike lanes; examine \u2026<\/p>\n

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From Brownsville to SPI Ride for Rotary 2024 set for Oct. 6<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Jesse Mendez\t| www.valleycentral.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n