WICHITA FALLS, Texas – (Business Wire) August 28 marks an important day for cyclists, as well as the City of Wichita Falls, when the 29th Annual Hotter N’ Hell (HH100) begins for more than 15,000 cyclists and teams from across the country. The ride, which is available at 10K, 25-mile, 50-mile, 100K or 100-mile distance, along the plains […]
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Former city woman cycling from Alberta to Texas for cancer
CORNER BROOK – Tonya Skanes admits she’s a new recruit to the world of cycling, but this fall she’ll have plenty of time to fine-tune her skills. The 35-year-old Corner Brook native and current Edmonton, Alta. resident, will join 30 other cyclists on a ride from Calgary to Austin, Texas as part of this year’s […]
Setting the pace at Hotter’N Hell
Group will help riders meet goal The real Tour de France may be over, but a small group of Hotter’N Hell Hundred cyclists will be getting their chance to ride like the pros on this year’s 100-mile course. Steen Rose, cycling and triathlete coach from Dallas, is part of a group of 10 experienced coaches […]
Plano Ironman triathlete hospitalized in hit-and-run
The Colony, TX – A manhunt is currently underway for the driver of a small white or silver car who struck a bicyclist and fled the scene yesterday in Plano. Debbie McGregor, 42, of Plano was riding her bike westbound on Windhaven Parkway near the intersection of Plano Parkway when she was struck from behind by […]
Plano Fun Ride
We were lucky enough to catch up with David Marks of Plano Fun Ride to ask some questions about their upcoming event happening on August 7, 2010 How long has the event been around and how did it start? This is the second year of the event. I am a member of the Plano Sunrise […]
State Capitol troopers fighting crime on bikes
By Catenya McHenry of KXAN.com Click here for Original Article AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas state troopers are finding a new way to fight crime: Patrolling on bikes instead of in cars. They now have a new perspective on crime, and a new way to fight it. “You are there and able to see more. You […]
Local woman inspires cycling safety tips
AMARILLO, TEXAS — ProNews 7 has been telling you about cycling advocate Cindy Whitney. She was tragicilly killed on US 87, just south of Canyon, by a driver not paying attention and reaching for his cell phone on Saturday morning. The 54-year-old was being safe riding with a group of cyclists, practicing for next weeks MS […]
Ring of Fire : Luckenbach – Ride or Race
We were lucky enough to catch up with Erin Truslow of Ring of Fire : Luckenbach — Ride or Race to ask some questions about their upcoming event happening on August 14, 2010 How long has the event been around and how did it start? The Ring of Fire: Race or Ride Luckenbach is in […]
Bendable bicycle wraps itself around a pole – by design
A young designer has invented a revolutionary folding bicycle that will stop thieves in their tracks. Kevin Scott, 21, designed the space-age bike that wraps around a lamp post so it can be locked-up safely – without the need for a lock or chain. The De Montfort University graduate used a ratchet system built into […]
Man drowns in Trinity River trying to save wife, daughter
FORT WORTH — A man drowned in the Trinity River near Trinity Park Monday afternoon after jumping into the river to rescue his wife and daughter. A bicyclist passing by was able to rescue the mother and daughter from the river, police said. Fort Worth Fire spokesman Tim Hardeman said the incident occurred at a […]