{"id":59651,"date":"2022-07-11T23:03:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T04:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=59651"},"modified":"2022-07-11T23:03:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T04:03:51","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-july-11th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/07\/11\/texas-bicycling-news-july-11th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News July 11th 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caller.com\/videos\/life\/2022\/07\/11\/ken-johnson-active-90-years-old\/10018010002\/\">Ken Johnson paddles 4 miles, bikes 15 every day at 90 years old<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Lucas Boland | www.caller.com<\/h4>\n<p>Ken Johnson, 90 years old, maintains a daily routine of paddling 4 miles every morning at sunrise and biking 15 miles each evening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CALLER-Embed Player\" width=\"540\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/uw-media.caller.com\/embed\/video\/10018010002?placement=snow-embed\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kxan.com\/news\/local\/austin\/metrobike-e-bikes-face-issues-officials-work-to-fix\/?utm_campaign=socialflow&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=t.co\">Video: MetroBike e-bikes face issues, officials work to fix<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by: Candy Rodriguez | www.kxan.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kxan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/07\/IMG_2636.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>AUSTIN (KXAN) \u2014 When downtown Austin neighbor Kevin Orput first signed up for MetroBike he was looking forward to putting his car away and turning to e-bicycles for his travel needs.<\/p>\n<p>Orput said he spends about $100 annually for a MetroBike membership. MetroBike offers e-bikes and traditional bicycles for rent throughout downtown Austin. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\/activities\/\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chasingwatts.com\/Images\/chasingwatts_logo-sml-01.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Urban South Tuesday Night Ride\nTuesday, July 12, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Cycling Addicks Tuesday 24\nTuesday, July 12, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles\nTuesday, July 12, 2022 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Torchy&#8217;s Taco&#8217;s HTX Ride\nTuesday, July 12, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBux Crew\nTuesday, July 12, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Memorial Tues\nTuesday, July 12, 2022 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Tuesday Night Ride\nTuesday, July 12, 2022 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>TacoCat\nTuesday, July 12, 2022 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday Dirt Therapy | Pearland MTB Trails\nWednesday, July 13, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Mountain Bike Playtime with Vintage Cycle Bikes!\nWednesday, July 13, 2022 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night\nWednesday, July 13, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Walking Stick Thursdays\nThursday, July 14, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Race Ready Repair Thursday Night Social\nThursday, July 14, 2022 @ 6:15 PM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBux Crew\nThursday, July 14, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Pushin Watts Thursday 20 mi &#8211; Z2\nThursday, July 14, 2022 @ 6:10 PM<\/p>\n<p>HTX BREW HAHA RIDE WELLS FARGO\nThursday, July 14, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Wicked Boxer\nThursday, July 14, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Thursday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles\nThursday, July 14, 2022 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Vintage Cycle Weekly Social Ride!\nThursday, July 14, 2022 @ 7:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>LookProGoSlow Recovery Ride\nThursday, July 14, 2022 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Friday Power Hour (A\/B)\nFriday, July 15, 2022 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Race Ready Repair &#8211; Beginner\/Intermediate Road Ride\nSaturday, July 16, 2022 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Race Ready Repair Saturday 50\nSaturday, July 16, 2022 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sat Shop Ride | 44-miles | Pearland Bicycles\nSaturday, July 16, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Saturday Ride (A,B,C pace)\nSaturday, July 16, 2022 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>HGC Birthday Bash &#8211; Stubblefield 57mi Loop\nSaturday, July 16, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>HGC Birthday Bash &#8211; Stubblefield 33mi Loop\nSaturday, July 16, 2022 @ 7:45 AM<\/p>\n<p>HGC Birthday Bash &#8211; Stubblefield 15mi Out and Back\nSaturday, July 16, 2022 @ 7:45 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride\nSaturday, July 16, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Medicine Saturday 40 Mile Training Ride\nSaturday, July 16, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>HBC Sunday Wendy&#8217;s Ride\nSunday, July 17, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Medicine Sunday Training Ride\nSunday, July 17, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sunday Shop Ride | 34-miles | Pearland Cycling\nSunday, July 17, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sun and ski Sunday Social Ride\nSunday, July 17, 2022 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sunday miles with Vintage Cycle Bikes!\nSunday, July 17, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Active Passion Sunday Roll\nSunday, July 17, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Pearland Bicycles Racing | Fort Bend MTB Trails\nSunday, July 17, 2022 @ 8:30 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/shoutout.wix.com\/so\/2cO7kCzxD?languageTag=en&amp;cid=6b2046a7-7ba1-4eb6-a889-e0998db3c76a#\/main\">Jen Goes Sub 12 at Atomic TT!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Stuart Gardner Program Director Alkek Velodrome | shoutout.wix.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/f7edd5_7511d178a8344054a8c4dc7dba2f6955~mv2.png\/v1\/fit\/w_700%2Ch_122%2Cal_c%2Cq_100\/image.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jen Goes Sub 12 at Atomic TT!\nSaturday&#8217;s Atomic TT was lit, with 10 Track Records falling! This Tuesday is the Mark Bing YCL Finals open to all riders who have taken part in the Lawson Craddock Youth Cycling League over the last 2 years. We also have Adult Racing on program too!\nSpectators are welcome and if you are racing or keen to please check out our racer guide. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/austin.culturemap.com\/eventdetail\/circuit-americas-presents-bike-night-2022\/\">Circuit of The Americas presents Bike Night<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>austin.culturemap.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/res.cloudinary.com\/culturemap-com\/image\/upload\/ar_4%3A3%2Cc_fill%2Cg_faces%3Acenter%2Cw_320\/v1520611034\/photos\/270819_original.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Circuit of The Americas will host Bike Night, a weekly event for cycling enthusiasts and beginners alike. Throughout the spring and fall, cyclists will have the opportunity to cruise on the newly-paved Circuit of The Americas track.<\/p>\n<p>Riders can take on the 3.41-mile track and then travel up to COTA\u2019s signature Observation Deck to soak up 360-views of Central Texas. After the event concludes, riders can enjoy an ice-cold refreshment along with a snack from one of the food trucks on site while connecting with other passionate cyclists.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will get to ride in &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weatherforddemocrat.com\/gallery\/photos-2022-parker-county-peach-pedal\/collection_37bb5dea-ffa9-11ec-a5ab-4bcff8958688.html\">PHOTOS: 2022 Parker County Peach Pedal<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Sally Sexton | www.weatherforddemocrat.com<\/h4>\n<p>Cyclists lined up at Weatherford High School Saturday morning from a trek through the Weatherford countryside at the annual Parker County Peach Pedal bike ride.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com\/weatherforddemocrat.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/5e\/65ebb4da-ffa9-11ec-be18-2350e662a7f4\/62c9b57496b00.image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com\/weatherforddemocrat.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/12\/c12da8d0-ffa9-11ec-89ce-1b3fec430c87\/62c9b60db0509.image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/abc13.com\/road-rage-against-bicyclist-deer-park-texas-biker-close-call-caught-on-camera\/12044172\/\">Deer Park driver charged in road rage case against bicyclist<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Shelley Childers | abc13.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"476\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/abc13.com\/video\/embed\/?pid=11767064\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>DEER PARK, Texas (KTRK) &#8212; A Deer Park driver has been charged in a case of road rage against a bicyclist that was caught on camera back in April.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I was like, &#8216;Whoa!&#8217; There was a moment there where I thought he was going to hit me,&quot; said the cyclist, who asked ABC13 not to reveal his identity when interviewed at the time.<\/p>\n<p>The video featured above is from our initial report in April.<\/p>\n<p>The cyclist says he was riding down Georgia Avenue near Battleground Golf Course at about 7 a.m. on April 13 when a &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fun times at Rothe Recovery Ride (RRR) #5 today!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rothetraining?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rothetraining<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themeteorcafe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themeteorcafe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/austin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#austin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/popsicle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#popsicle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8a5rVm8TX2\">pic.twitter.com\/8a5rVm8TX2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/1546667324891172864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 12, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">STOLEN &#8211; Red Schwinn Criss Cross in Irving, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HEMZveql4G\">https:\/\/t.co\/HEMZveql4G<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nHaiizAUJL\">pic.twitter.com\/nHaiizAUJL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeindexstolen\/status\/1546634003398029313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cJust the other day I went to probably six stations, and there was not a single charged bike at any of those stations. I finally gave up and went home.\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oVTlOTHRLb\">https:\/\/t.co\/oVTlOTHRLb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; KXAN News (@KXAN_News) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KXAN_News\/status\/1546570079453716480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Are you our next team member? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Texas4000<\/a> is looking for a dynamic &amp; engaging Dev. Dir. eager to grow our fundraising, expand our donor portfolio, and actively collaborate with leadership, board &amp; student riders to support the fight against cancer.  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Tr1lQsu6Rg\">https:\/\/t.co\/Tr1lQsu6Rg<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hT10qklb47\">pic.twitter.com\/hT10qklb47<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/1546585415381123077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We&#39;re wishing luck to Eli Derr who is taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TourAbitibi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@tourabitibi<\/a>, part of the UCI Junior Nations&#39; Cup as a guest rider for the Vantaggio Team. Eli has been a member of the Violet Crown Juniors pb <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Akerman_Law?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@akerman_law<\/a> since 2018 and we are excited to watch him tackle his biggest race yet. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zYvpuMNUqZ\">pic.twitter.com\/zYvpuMNUqZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VioletCrownATX\/status\/1546587976678998018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We greeted folks at Oak Point Park on Saturday morning, handing  out ice cold water, soaked cooling towels, maps and info to walkers, runners, cyclists and paddlers.????Stay tuned for info on the next mini oasis and visit <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xI26ZUnROa\">https:\/\/t.co\/xI26ZUnROa<\/a> for trails maps and info. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/loveplano?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#loveplano<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5v7Qx977Fn\">pic.twitter.com\/5v7Qx977Fn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Plano Parks &amp; Rec (@PlanoParksRec) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlanoParksRec\/status\/1546494763393843206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Denton city staff provided updates on Friday about Bicycle Friendly Community and the new bike lane bollards on Hinkle Drive. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7FG8aV6bkI\">https:\/\/t.co\/7FG8aV6bkI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oDruo7SQH4\">pic.twitter.com\/oDruo7SQH4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1546536020761616384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas Biking from Twitter<\/p>\n <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/07\/11\/texas-bicycling-news-july-11th-2022\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-fw7","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59651"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59651\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59652,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59651\/revisions\/59652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}