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 the frame of the bike to allow it to wrap around a pole, enabling the lock to be wrapped through both wheels and the frame.

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 walkway of stones that crosses the river at Trinity Park.
“My understanding is they were walking on the rocky crossing here and one of the children fell in and the adults swam in to get the child out,” Hardeman said.
Jeff Harrison, of Fort Worth, said he was on the 37th mile of his bike ride when he stopped to help. He was able to pull the mother and and daughter out of the water.
The mother had turned blue and was unresponsive, Harrison said. He administered CPR until he was able to feel a pulse, he said.
Both the mother and daughter are expected to recover, Hardeman said.
Bartonville, Texas – Getting around the mextroplex of Dallas Ft. Worth is fairly easy if you go by car but, if by foot or bicycle — not so much. And it’s especially tough when inside the LBJ Freeway/I-20 loop because there are few dedicated bike lanes (OK, make that zero bike lanes) and limited walking paths outside parks and greenbelts. If you’re wanting to find a pedistrian-friendly stretch of road more than a 1/2 mile without a stop sign or light – forget about it, there just isn’t one. That’s why endurance bicyclists and runners alike seek the roads of less-urbanized towns outside the concrete jungle.
One of those towns is Bartonville, Texas (population 1,500) which is tucked away in the middle of the I-35W and I-35E corridor north of Lake Grapevine and south of Denton. The rural roads bordering and going through the town are wide, smooth and easily shared with cars, trucks, and the occasional tractor. There’s a gas station convenience store and a hamburger stand making it a perfect place to join friends for a long ride or run. Plus the townspeople are friendly.
Just perfect.
Unless it’s a group of more than 10. Then things aren’t so perfect or the town’s officials so friendly.
On June 15th the Bartonville City Council voted 4-0 to expand its definition of public events code to include races and rallies of 10 or more runners and cyclists during training. That’s right, to include training on public, tax payer supported roads. Here’s a link to the official code amendment on the city’s website: click here.
To be in compliance groups of 10 or more passing through need to pay $50 for a permit at least 45 days in advance.
Chief of Police, Dave Howell, declined to comment on the record beyond saying the change was made for “safety and enforcement issues.” Two phone calls and an email to the town’s mayor, Ron Robertson, have not been returned.
According to the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, Mayor Pro Tem Carla Anderson opposed the change but missed the meeting. The posted agenda had notified residents only that the council might change the definition or a “race” or “rally,” not add group rides. “If there’s one thing people here complain about, it’s bicycles,” Anderson said.
Comments to the Star-Telegram article and cycling forums are decidedly against the new ordinance and chatter about cyclists either boycotting the town’s businesses or riding through Bartonville in defiance abound.
By Brian Brode of examiner.com
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TYLER, TX (KLTV) – It’s a coast to coast ride by an inspirational group of bike riders. Five amputees are trekking from California to Florida, and on their 3,500 mile ride, they made a stop at Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital in Tyler on Monday.
The Amputees Across America team rolled into East Texas and were greeted by a supportive cheer.
“I didn’t even know if I could ride a bicycle again, and here I am, riding across the country,” said John Cool, one of the five riders who embarked on this journey.
Cool lost his right leg following a tragic motorcycle accident, “I had my leg for 38 years, and all the sudden, I woke up and my leg was no longer there. So, you have the anger issues. You have the questions, ‘What am I going to do with the rest of my life?'”
Cool joined Amputees Across America, hoping to encourage others who face similar adversity. In less than two months, the group will ride across the country, stopping at rehabilitation centers along the way. “The visits with the hospital are emotionally draining because I take a little bit of each patient with me when I go back to the hotel,” said Cool.
Patients like Kevin Powell, who was paralyzed from the waist down after an invasive spine surgery to remove an abscess, inspire the cyclists.
“The God in me rose up. Laying flat on my back and I couldn’t even turn over in my bed. At that point, I told him, ‘I will walk again,'” said Powell.
Last week, Powell walked 270 feet without resting. He says the cyclists are an inspiration to walk without limitation. “I see people that haven’t given up. That don’t have pity parties,” he said.
The Amputees Across America group will leave Tyler Tuesday morning. They are scheduled to arrive in Florida on July 26, stopping at rehabilitation centers every other day.
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By Sara Story – bio | email
The Wheelbrothers enjoyed this weekend’s Tour d’Italia in Italy, Texas and appreciated the nice and cool temperatures in the high 90’s.
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We were lucky enough to ca
tch up with Diane of Gateway to Texas Ride to ask some questions about their upcoming event happening on June June 9th thru June 13th, 2010
How long has the event been around and how did it start?
This is our 5th year
What was the motivation behind starting this event and who benefits from it?
This is a spin off from a ride called the Chainring Challenge, put on by a cycle club in Longview Texas. Clarksville was one of their stops and I think it had happened for something like 15+ years. When they decided, in 2006, not to do the ride any longer, they contacted us at the Chamber of Commerce and asked if we would consider taking the ride on as a fund raiser. Several cyclists would come down for our planning meetings that first year to help us get started. They said they choose us to contact because they had so many positive comments from the cyclists about our community and it’s people.
The Historic Red River County Chamber of Commerce sponsors and benefits from this event.
How have they been able to utilize the funds in the past?
Yes, we have benifited greatly from the event. Our Chamber was old and outdated and we had no money to renovate. I am the only employee and it is only a part time job. I have volunteers work the rest of the week so we can keep the Chamber opened full time. I work for the Board of Directors of the Chamber and they are all volunteers. With the funds form the first year, we renovated the office of the Chamber bringing some of it back to its orginial state. Next we put new carpeting throughout the rest of the Chamber and new linolium in the bathrooms and kitchen. Last year we had to put a new roof on and this year we put central air and heat. It is wonderful to have a clean updated Chamber for our visitors to come into for information.
Logistically, can you give us an idea how many volunteers, finances and planning it takes to put on this event?
We feed 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners that are included in the registration fee. The Chamber feeds 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner, that takes 20 or so volunteers. We cater, from a local business, one dinner. The cyclists are on their own for lunches. These help bring money into our poor ecomony. We farm out the other meals to local orgization in town and they use it as a fund raiser. We do ask for corporate sponsors but could put this event on with just registration fees. We start planning the event in mid January. We house the cyclists in the high school, so we have to involve school personnel also. We have a 24 hour maintance man for the 4 day event.
Can you give us some idea with regards on how hard it is to host this event during the night?
We house the cyclists in the high school, so we have to involve school personnel also. We have a 24 hour maintance man for the 4 day event. Everything seems to go very smoothly. I actually move into the school for the week with the cyclists.
Which was the most rewarding experience throughout the years hosting this event?
I think the most rewarding experience is that this is like a family affair now. Some of our cyclists have been with us all 5 years. We get new ones each year, and some come as they can, but it is the family atmosfere that I like. A lot are old Chainring cyclists, so they know a lot of the riders and enjoy reaquainting themselves.
What’s the average number of riders per year who finish the race?
It is not a race, it is simply a ride. Some finish really fast and some take there time. They have maps with routes from 30 to 100 miles and are one there own for a starting time. We have SAG support on the routs as long as there are people still out.
How many riders do you medically assist during the average race?
We have had very few medical situations. Bumps and scrapes from a spill is about all.
What was the worst accident you had in this event?
Never had to use more than a first aid kit.
What can folks do to support you and your mission?
We have wonderful support from the towns people. This has been stated over and over agin by the cyclists. Part of the reason the cyclist loved our town.
How many port-a-potties do you have?
We do not use port-a-potties
Any celebrities joining the ride?
NO
Additional stuff you would like to let folks know about this years ride?
This ride is always scheduled for the 2nd week in June. We also have a Tandem Ride in the fall, 2nd weekend in October.
Thank you Diane and the Gateway to Texas ride gang granting this quick interview and we hope we can catch up with everyone at the event.
Click here to view the event details for the Gateway to Texas — Get A Way Tour
FORT WORTH – A bicyclist who was killed Wednesday after being hit on a service road was identified as Miguel Cano of Saginaw, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner’s website on Thursday.
Cano, 50, was pronounced dead at 7:13 p.m. at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, according to the website.
Cano was on his bicycle when he was hit by a pickup about 6:15 p.m. on the westbound access road of Northwest Loop 820, about a half-mile west of Marine Creek Parkway, police reported.
Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/05/27/2220694/man-killed-on-bike-near-loop-820.html#ixzz0p8enZEcR
By MITCH MITCHELL
mitchmitchell@star-telegram.com
We were lucky enough to catch up with Ryan Parnell of 24 Hours in the Canyon to ask some questions about their upcoming event happening on June 5th-6th at Palo Duro Canyon.
How long has the event been around and how did it start?
First event was in 2007 — I went to the inaugural LIVESTRONG Summit in Austin and they challenged us to do something to help cancer patients in our community.
2007 — 120 riders & donated $14,400
2008 — 353 riders & donated $40,000
2009 — 550 riders & donated $50,000
What was the motivation behind starting this event and who benefits from it?
I was prematurely diagnosed with lymphoma in 2006. Later, it was determined that what I have is spleen tissue left over from a previous injury. Since then I have dedicated myself to helping patients diagnosed with cancer. The Don and Sybil Harington Cancer Center receives 90% of our proceeds and the Lance Armstrong Foundation receives 10%
How have they been able to utilize the funds in the past?
Last year, we donated $45,000 that went to the Harrington Breast Center, which is a part of Harrington Cancer Center. That money was used to fund mammograms and diagnostic services for women who couldn’t afford care. Our donation helped more than 300 women and helped to diagnose 3 women with breast cancer. The money that we give to Harrington is used for patient care only.
Logistically, can you give us an idea how many volunteers, finances and planning it takes to put on this event?
We start planning and working on our event in November. You have to get an early jump if you want to get sponsorships and donations. It takes about 100 volunteers to put on our event. As for finances, our goal is to have the bulk of our expenses sponsored by businesses. This drastically limits our expenditures, and allows us to donate more money.
Can you give us some idea with regards on how hard it is to host this event during the night?
The night is actually the easiest part. Most people will go to sleep! Things really tend to slow down when the sun goes down. Lots of people will go out for a lap or 2 because our event is the only time you can ride the trails legally after dusk and then they go to sleep. Honestly, the hardest part is staying awake. I will have been up a lot of hours the week of the event finalizing details.
Which was the most rewarding experience throughout the years hosting this event?
Meeting so many people who have been touched by this terrible disease and hearing their stories. Also, getting to present the big check to Harrington Cancer Center after the ride.
What’s the average number of riders per year who finish the 24 hour race?
Usually we don’t have more than 6 or so that end up riding the entire 24 hours without taking more than small breaks in between laps.
How many riders do you medically assist during the average race?
We probably help 50 or 60 riders. Most common is of course road and dirt rash. Last year, it seemed like everyone found the cactus on the trails.
What was the worst accident you had in this event?
We had a broken hip the very first year we put the event on. It was a freak accident on the mountain bike trails.
What can folks do to support you and your mission?
Come join us! We have the perfect venue to host 24 hour mountain bike and road riding at the same time. Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the US and us absolutely stunning.
How many port-a-potties do you have?
We only need 6 — two per campground. This is because all of the campgrounds have restrooms. We didn’t start having port-a-potties until 2009 and what prompted us to have them was a water line break in 2008. All of the water in the park was shut off for about 6 hours…which meant no restrooms. So, we have them now just in case.
Any celebrities joining the ride?
Nope
Additional stuff you would like to let folks know about this years ride?
I think you covered all of the good stuff
On that note — ‘Thank you Ryan for granting this quick interview and we hope we can catch up with everyone at the event.
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It’s a chance to get some exercise and fresh air, and check out local celebrities wearing carbon fiber shorts. Friday is Bike to Work Day in Fort Worth. Dozens of cycling enthusiasts are expected to use Fort Worth’s growing network of hike and bike trails to get to work. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, Tax Assessor/Collector Betsy Price and Fort Worth Transportation Authority president Dick Ruddell are among those expected to take part in a morning of pedal-rific festivities. Many riders say they will use the Trinity Trails to get to downtown. One group of riders plans to meet at Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus at 7:45 a.m. and pedal en masse to the Intermodal Transportation Center, 1001 Jones St., where free coffee and snacks will be offered to riders until about 9 a.m. Bike inspections and demonstrations of bike rack loading also will be performed. A news briefing will be held at 8:15 a.m., where dignitaries will trumpet the health benefits of leaving a car at home and taking a bike to work.
– Gordon Dickson
Check out a video of last year’s Bike to Work Day featuring Betsy
Read more: http://startelegram.typepad.com/honkin_mad/2010/05/bike-to-work-day-in-fort-worth.html#ixzz0oPxf9AAX
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