{"id":59703,"date":"2022-07-18T22:13:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T03:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=59703"},"modified":"2022-07-18T22:13:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T03:13:43","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-july-18th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/07\/18\/texas-bicycling-news-july-18th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News July 18th 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosstimbersgazette.com\/2022\/07\/18\/flower-mound-crew-pedals-to-victory-at-charity-bike-race\/\">Flower Mound crew pedals to victory at charity bike race<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.crosstimbersgazette.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crosstimbersgazette.com\/crosstimbersgazette\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/75022-Bike-Crew-web.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Last month, five Flower Mound residents who occasionally meet up to ride mountain bikes on Northshore Trail took first place in a 24-hour mountain bike relay race at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being recreational riders and only having five team members in a division designed for six or more riders, the 75022 Bike Crew managed to complete more 8 mile laps in a 24-hour period than the competition.<\/p>\n<p>The group of Flower Mound dads and one of their sons, Lochlan Messett, an &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"24 Hours in the Canyon : 2022 edition \/\/ 75022 Bike Crew\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ZUG8J0s4fM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/lifestyle\/article\/Houston-rapper-Trae-tha-Truth-hosts-annual-Trae-17311969.php\">Houston rapper Trae tha Truth hosts annual Trae Day community weekend<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Joy Sewing | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/26\/50\/74\/22712092\/3\/ratio3x2_2400.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Trae Tha Truth is gearing up for his annual citywide celebration and philanthropy weekend, starting Friday, July 23.  It&#8217;s the day that was proclaimed Trae Tha Truth day in 2008 by Mayor Bill White.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the Houston rapper and community activist has celebrated with celebrity sports games, community service projects, back-to-school giveaways and more. This weekend&#8217;s activities include:<\/p>\n<p>Thursday: 7 p.m.  Meetup with Trae Bike Ride, 301 Milam &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonsun.com\/local\/charity-ride-rolls-through-westman-576677302.html\">Charity ride rolls through Westman<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By: Karen McKinley | www.brandonsun.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.brandonsun.com\/images\/1020%2A1020\/NEP583036_web_Texas-400-group.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Texas 4000 cycling team stopped to take a picture outside the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple on Friday night before heading in for a dinner and attend worship services. The group is cycling from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska, as part of a cancer awareness campaign.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\/activities\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h4>\n<p>Cycling Addicks Tuesday 24\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>JL Power Hour\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>MCC Tuesday &#8211; Shell to McKeever\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Torchy&#8217;s Taco&#8217;s HTX Ride\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Urban South Tuesday Night Ride\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBux Crew\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Rise &amp; Ride\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Pushin Watts X Chasing Watts Blitz Ride\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Memorial Tues\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Tuesday Night Ride\nTuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night\nWednesday, July 20, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday Dirt Therapy | Pearland MTB Trails\nWednesday, July 20, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Mountain Bike Playtime with Vintage Cycle Bikes!\nWednesday, July 20, 2022 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>MCC Thursday &#8211; Shell to McKeever\nThursday, July 21, 2022 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Race Ready Repair Thursday Night Social\nThursday, July 21, 2022 @ 6:15 PM<\/p>\n<p>JL Power Hour\nThursday, July 21, 2022 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>LookProGoSlow Recovery Ride\nThursday, July 21, 2022 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBux Crew\nThursday, July 21, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>HTX BREW HAHA RIDE WELLS FARGO\nThursday, July 21, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Vintage Cycle Weekly Social Ride!\nThursday, July 21, 2022 @ 7:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Thursday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles\nThursday, July 21, 2022 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Wicked Boxer\nThursday, July 21, 2022 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>JL Friday Spicey Power Hour\nFriday, July 22, 2022 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Tour de Red Barn 40\nSaturday, July 23, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Race Ready Repair &#8211; Beginner\/Intermediate Road Ride\nSaturday, July 23, 2022 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Tour to Red Barn 60 mile\nSaturday, July 23, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Medicine Saturday 40 Mile Training Ride\nSaturday, July 23, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Saturday Ride (A,B,C pace)\nSaturday, July 23, 2022 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride\nSaturday, July 23, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sat Shop Ride | 44-miles | Pearland Bicycles\nSaturday, July 23, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Race Ready Repair Saturday 50\nSaturday, July 23, 2022 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Medicine Sunday Training Ride\nSunday, July 24, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sunday Shop Ride | 34-miles | Pearland Cycling\nSunday, July 24, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>JL Recovery &amp; Coffee Ride\nSunday, July 24, 2022 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Active Passion Sunday Roll\nSunday, July 24, 2022 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Breakers Sunday Ride\nSunday, July 24, 2022 @ 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Pearland Bicycles Racing | Fort Bend MTB Trails\nSunday, July 24, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sunday miles with Vintage Cycle Bikes!\nSunday, July 24, 2022 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sun and ski Sunday Social Ride\nSunday, July 24, 2022 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>2022 JL Power Hour\nMonday, July 25, 2022 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/shoutout.wix.com\/so\/adO8I92eu?languageTag=en&amp;cid=6b2046a7-7ba1-4eb6-a889-e0998db3c76a#\/main\">Last Week of Track Before Repairs<\/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>We have sprints Tuesday tonight and training on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday then the track will be closed until Aug 12th for concrete repair. Also several of our junior and elite riders will be in T-Town from 26th to 31st July for Elite &amp; Jr Nats so check social media for updates on how they are getting on!\nSpectators are welcome and if you are racing or keen to please check out our racer guide.<\/p>\n<p>weekly newsletter &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/spectrumlocalnews.com\/tx\/austin\/news\/2022\/07\/18\/ghost-bike-austin-project-\">Volunteer group uses &#8216;Ghost Bikes&#8217; to memorialize cyclist killed on Austin roadways<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Lakisha Lemons | spectrumlocalnews.com<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s7d2.scene7.com\/is\/image\/TWCNews\/ghostbikeaustin?wid=1250&amp;fit=stretch%2C+1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 Rhodney Williams is a retired school teacher with a passion for helping others in Central Texas.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s an active volunteer with the Austin Ghost Bike Project, a volunteer-based group that places and maintains white bikes to memorialize cyclist who were fatally struck on the roadways.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt always puts me in a solemn mood, like you\u2019re about to walk up to something that represents the death of someone,\u201d said Williams.<\/p>\n<p>Williams showed us what goes into creating a \u2018Ghost Bike\u2019, everything from stripping an old bike down, removing tires, and painting them white. He believes placing the Ghost Bikes near or &#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\">Have you seen our freshly installed station at Barton Springs\/Riverside? It&#39;s ready for your use! We recommend using the BCycle App ???? or your RFID card\/fob when using these new 3.0 docks.<br><br>P.S. Don&#39;t forget to hydrate!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikeshare?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikeshare<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ATX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ATX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Mobility?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Mobility<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Monday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Monday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Heatwave2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Heatwave2022<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t7oMFaekRZ\">pic.twitter.com\/t7oMFaekRZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXMetroBike\/status\/1549175949685555200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 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\">???? Join <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayorJensen2022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MayorJensen2022<\/a>  THIS Thursday for a 5-mile Back the Blue bike ride. Riders of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join the casual ride. Meet at 6 p.m. Ride begins at 6:30 p.m.<br><br>???? Thursday, July 21<br>? 6:30 p.m.<br>???? Loyd Park, 3401 Ragland Road<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gp_tx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@gp_tx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gI82KAxgjO\">pic.twitter.com\/gI82KAxgjO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GrandFunGP\/status\/1549107070141693953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 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\">It\u2019s selfie Monday where we highlight your selfies taken around the Trinity River! We love this shot from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Brumac?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@brumac<\/a> taken while biking along the Trinity Levee Trails. <br><br>What&#39;s your favorite spot along the River? Be sure to tag us and your location for a chance to be featured! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y39dMsF3fo\">pic.twitter.com\/Y39dMsF3fo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Trinity Park Conservancy (@trinityparkc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/trinityparkc\/status\/1549110564105904133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 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; Gray Trek DUAL SPORT in W 23 Rd, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/k0wQgto5cC\">https:\/\/t.co\/k0wQgto5cC<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeindexstolen\/status\/1549052795596091392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 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\">Guadalupe Park Plaza is getting a paint job! This station will be unavailable for checkouts or returns for the next few weeks while artist Daniel Anguilu gives it a makeover. Use stations at 1919 Runnels or Navigation Esplanade if you are in the area. Follow us for updates! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ms7035xMI3\">pic.twitter.com\/Ms7035xMI3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1549076952627023872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/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\">New Event Tour de las Chingonas &#8211; A Women\u2019s Only Bike Ride &#8211; San Antonio  November 19, 2022 at 07:00AM <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iCGPCVKca5\">https:\/\/t.co\/iCGPCVKca5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1549176473088655360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 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\">New Event DragonSlayer 2022 &#8211; Georgetown  November 19, 2022 at 08:00AM <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oGEJxOmx1m\">https:\/\/t.co\/oGEJxOmx1m<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1549176468747550722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 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 New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/p>\n <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/07\/18\/texas-bicycling-news-july-18th-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-59703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-fwX","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59703","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=59703"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59703\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59704,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59703\/revisions\/59704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59703"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}