{"id":34726,"date":"2016-12-08T22:55:17","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T04:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=34726"},"modified":"2016-12-08T22:55:17","modified_gmt":"2016-12-09T04:55:17","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-december-8th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/12\/08\/texas-bicycling-news-december-8th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News December 8th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Giving a bicycle for Christmas? Don’t forget the helmet<\/a><\/h2>\n

by PATRICE DUNAGIN | www.tylerpaper.com<\/h3>\n

Bicycles are always a popular gift at Christmas time, and many parents are shopping now for that perfect new bicycle for their child – maybe even their first bicycle. This is an excellent opportunity to teach children about the importance of wearing a helmet to protect their head. According to National Safe Kids, helmets reduce the risk of head injury by at …<\/p>\n

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Rent a bike, burn calories and explore downtown<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Rachel Cole | www.kristv.com<\/h3>\n


\nCORPUS CHRISTI – A new program here in the city is picking up speed and popularity among locals. Leaders behind the idea say, the bike share program seems to be rolling right along and could be expanding.
\nExecutive Director Terry Sweeney of the …<\/p>\n

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Sherman store donates bikes to area school children<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.kxii.com<\/h3>\n

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) — Academy Sports and Outdoors donated bicycles on Thursday to students at Jefferson Elementary School.
\nThirty students were chosen to receive a bike, and a helmet. Their names were entered into a raffle for each act of …<\/p>\n

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This weekends rides [8:30am] : Modified Dam Loop! Red Horn!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

NOTE: Several of us are gathering at Lakeside tomorrow (Friday) at 5:30 pm for a beer and nonsense. Join us!
\nSaturday will be an interesting day weather-wise. Come join us as we do a modified Dam Loop clockwise (to pick up the tail wind at the end)! The ride is roughly 55 miles. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!
\nSunday is our usual Coffee Shop ride to …<\/p>\n

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Help Operation Santa Claus by Donating a Bike Today at Four Stars Auto Ranch!<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Barry Levy | www.texomashomepage.com<\/h3>\n

It’s the most wonderful time of the year but some families in our community simply don’t have the money to make Christmas as merry and bright.
\nThat’s why Operation Santa Claus helps collect toys and bicycles for the kids in our community who otherwise wouldn’t get gifts.
\nToday you can help by donating to …<\/p>\n

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