{"id":35190,"date":"2017-02-01T00:15:35","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T06:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=35190"},"modified":"2017-02-01T00:15:35","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T06:15:35","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-january-31st-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2017\/02\/01\/texas-bicycling-news-january-31st-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News January 31st 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bicyclist hurt in HPD collision near downtown<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Dale Lezon | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n


\nA HPD checks the bicycle after a collusion between the bicycle and a HPD cruiser at the crosswalk of Houston Avenue and Lubbock Street at around 7 a.m.on Tuesday, January 31, in Houston. The cyclist, who suffered minor injuries and was conscious, was transported to St. Joseph Hospital, HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Ltn. Megan Howard said. ( Yi-Chin Lee\/ Houston Chronicle) …<\/p>\n

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Buescher Trails<\/a><\/h2>\n

by kerryp | www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

Buescher mountain bike trails have re-opened (partially). Its probably not worth the drive out here from any distance since there is only about 6 miles of trails total open, but if you happen to be in the area and want to put some wheels down, the trails could sure use it. Since they have been closed a couple years in spots they have grass and small debris over the trail. It won’t take long to wear it …<\/p>\n

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Over the Texas Hills to Pete\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s House<\/a><\/h2>\n

by John Koonz | www.bikeovernights.org<\/h3>\n

Most of this trip is on quiet county roads of Texas, but food, water, and accommodations can be found along the way. During wildflower season, it is incredibly beautiful. …
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The Racing Post – February 2017 Edition<\/a><\/h2>\n

theracingpost.us<\/h3>\n

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Houston Installs Its First Bike Box<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Jay Blazek Crossle | tex.streetsblog.org<\/h3>\n


\nHouston has been in a rush to install upgrades for all the visitors expected at this weekend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Super Bowl, but they may get to enjoy something Houston has been building up to for a long time that is finally on the ground. Houston has installed its second green bike lane, and its first bike box on Holman Street in …<\/p>\n

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Freebies during Super Bowl LI include bike rentals and bike valet downtown<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Heather Leighton | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n


\nThere are loads of free events going on around town in celebration of Houston hosting the Super Bowl, but traveling to those said events proves to be difficult if you’re getting there by car.
\nYes, you could take an Uber, but there are likely surge prices, plus some of you have deleted your account after this weekend’s debacle with Donald Trump’s immigration ban. …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Who's racing in Warda this weekend? @raceterrafirma<\/a> #Terrafirma<\/a> #Rocks<\/a> #RaceDirtyDozen<\/a> #ShopLocal<\/a> #BicyclesInc<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/b2vLzX8C6I<\/a><\/p>\n

— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) February 1, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n