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Metz & Boyer: The Border Run

By Mark Metz and Ray Boyer | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 31: Kountze, TX to Vinton, LA
Saturday November 10, 2018, 63 miles (101 km) – Total so far: 1,804 miles (2,903 km)
Mark here: We rode out of Texas today. Two weeks, almost to the hour. The celebration was muted as it was 48 degrees and raining lightly. We crossed this massive state at its widest point in 14 days, including a layover day in Austin. Seems hard to believe.
The populations of different areas of the country fascinate me as they tell stories of migration patters that go way back. Texas is so big it has different things going on in different regions. A few observations about the Lone Star State

West Texas
People: Friendly,somewhat reserved. Lots of poverty. Ranchers are a …

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Happy Veterans Day!#HomeOfTheFreeBecauseOfTheBrave #ShopLocal #BicyclesInchttps://t.co/e25DkRwsmP https://t.co/I5doLdvS7M

— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) November 11, 2018

Wasn't super stoked with how my ride ended today but hey, I hit another milestone.

Happy 20K Pinarello! Here's to another 10K of long rides filled with elation, frustration and heeps of suffering. We're going to hunt for elevation in 2019. pic.twitter.com/FzaFOJpgCl

— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) November 12, 2018

Longest ride of the year for me today, perfect timing, a few days before I will out of commission, hoping I can get another couple of long rides in again next weekend

— Jesus (@SrCampy) November 12, 2018

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event RIDE THE CAR-FREE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/2Ztb5b6x6d

OK, we are going to ride the very mellow car-free Walnut Creek trail. We leave from Don's Automotive on South … https://t.co/jjbJXb8dLz

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 11, 2018

Austin’s oldest hike-and-bike trail charts new course from downtown to the Domain

By Katie Friel | austin.culturemap.com

Have you ever been hanging out near Lady Bird Lake and thought, “I wish I could walk to the Domain.” We haven’t either, but with Shoal Creek’s new trail improvement plan, that previously unrealized dream is one step closer to becoming a reality.

On November 8, the Shoal Creek Conservancy released the Shoal Creek Trail Vision to Action Plan, an ambitious new blueprint that reshapes Austin’s oldest hike-and-bike trail, currently clocking in at …

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Construction on 8-acre Atascocita hike, bike trails underway

By Chris Shelton | www.chron.com

Harris County began construction on a new hike and bike trail in Atascocita early this month, according to Precinct 2 officials.

Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jack Morman initiated Phase 1 of the Atascocita Area Hike & Bike Trail, his office announced Nov. 8. …

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Toy and bike drive

www.oaoa.com

Six Skulls MC Odessa Chapter has scheduled a toy and bike drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 2701 E. Eighth St.

There will be food, family-friendly entertainment and free raffle tickets for those who donate a toy.

Community members can donate toys the day of the event, or at the toy drop off at Payne’s Gym, 2723 N Grandview Ave. All proceeds will benefit CASA of the Permian Basin.

For more information, call Charles Renfro at 978-0408 or email renfro251478@gmail.com.

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Video: Cyclist hit in north Austin

By: Kate Winkle | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A cyclist was hit in north Austin on Friday.

Austin-Travis County EMS says the man went to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. It happened around 6:23 p.m. near E. Parmer Lane and E. Yager Lane.

Westbound Parmer Lane is shut down for an investigation and people should avoid the area.

The driver stayed at the scene.

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Metz & Boyer: The Border Run

By Mark Metz and Ray Boyer | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 30: Coldspring to Kountze, TX
Friday November 9, 2018, 62 miles (100 km) – Total so far: 1,741 miles (2,802 km)
Mark here: Here is a phenomenon that I cannot explain. I’m riding along on a quiet road. The number of passing cars probably does not average one per minute in each direction. How can I explain he remarkable frequency of cars travelling in opposite directions passing one another directly adjacent me on my bike, or within 100 feet of me? It seems statistically improbable, if not impossible, yet there it is. Happens all the time. Is there some law of physics with which I am unfamiliar? Are the gods of bicycle touring toying with me?
The sound of rain encouraged us to sleep in and we …

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Bicycles Plus aims to meet cyclists’ needs in Flower Mound

By Payton Potter | communityimpact.com

Bicycles Plus has served both avid and novice cyclists in North Texas for more than 15 years.

Store manager Frank Tucker said the store’s longevity can be distilled down to making changes to meet demand. Successful stores today, he said, often partner with major brands, much like Bicycles Plus has done with Trek.

While Bicycles Plus peddles mostly Trek brand bikes, the retailer also offers a number of other notable bike brands, including Pinarello, Colnago and …

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Looking for some ways to Pay It Forward on your bike this next week?!

This Sunday, our friends at Local Hub Bicycle Company are hosting Cranksgiving 2018, and really, you do not want to miss it!! Get a group of… https://t.co/sEWks8TxSU

— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) November 9, 2018

Final tips, musts, and hazard posts for #tourdashugel on the Facebook page pinned post, and the event page. https://t.co/xEGAKp7NMp pic.twitter.com/qeD9C9viZV

— Tour Das Hugel (@TourDasHugel) November 9, 2018

electric bicycle demo and ride at 2018 national bicycle tourism conference, san antonio, texas 🚲 pic.twitter.com/0POIaf1l8R

— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) November 10, 2018

El Pasoans invited to try out new 3.4-mile recreational trail Saturday in Lower Valley https://t.co/lul4irvaVF pic.twitter.com/BT6mDUSjBs

— El Paso Times (@elpasotimes) November 9, 2018

City moves forward with parks and recreation projects intended to connect Round Rock https://t.co/BCPNomM2ju

— Community Impact Round Rock-Pflugerville-Hutto (@impactnews_rph) November 9, 2018

RT @startelegram: Man tosses rental bike into Trinity from West 7th bridge in Instagram video. Dumb move https://t.co/MeJ31UX7Vw

— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) November 9, 2018

Proud to bring bike share to @TexasSouthern this week! https://t.co/6XNHboT5EK

— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) November 9, 2018

Yep. All CPS routes are headed NW tomorrow on our construction route (I'm told to quit calling it that as most prefer this to the regular one dodging cars on 1385 🙂 ) Dress warm tomorrow. Looking at the temps, I'm not sure how much… https://t.co/vuPs31DigW

— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) November 9, 2018

2018 National Bicycle Tourism Conference, San Antonio, Day 2 🚲 pic.twitter.com/po5NdulDFQ

— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) November 9, 2018

Happy Friday Everyone!
Javier Herrera Photography Pics are here!https://t.co/WAC3G4cNaB

We saw a ton of awesome shots in there! Go and check them out! — at Panther Island Pavilion https://t.co/Lg6EvOmXLD

— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) November 9, 2018

It's an actual urban trail running along the Playa Drain… pic.twitter.com/RdRKNYAwcD

— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) November 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/russell_dallas/status/1060912940352724993

Zwift doesn't have a course for Waxahachie yet so I guess I'm riding outside.

— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) November 9, 2018

Register today for your FREE Speed Shop class! Free preview classes November 13-November 18! Link in bio. #mellowjohnnys #rideyourbike #austin #indoorcycling #indoortraining #speedshop… https://t.co/c0Pz4seFHj

— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) November 9, 2018

Plan to expand Austin's Shoal Creek Trail from Lady Bird Lake to north of the Domain have been revealed. #ShoalCreekTrail #Austin #Texas https://t.co/8iUUf3z5oh

— KVUE News (@KVUE) November 9, 2018

We are super excited about Cranksgiving Dallas 2018! It’s one of our favorite days of the yea. A little information about how Sunday is going to work. Registration starts at 10 am on Sunday, November… https://t.co/tYJdqzwgy5

— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) November 9, 2018

Thanks to everyone who registered on BikeReg for the WurstCross CX event. Even though online registration has now closed, we'll still take care of you on-site for an additional $10! Chad & team will be laying out the… https://t.co/hXh60bA1yJ

— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) November 9, 2018

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Frelsburg https://t.co/n4OgRfEZMM

Ride Starter: Ronald
+++Great weather forecast for this ride, come on out and join in!!!+++
Almost 1600 ft of climbing over all those rollers, 45 miles (shorter version possible). Up to the challenge? C… https://t.co/lDetd3Lm0k

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 9, 2018

New Event MTB Ride – Odessa, TX Mountain Bike Ride starting around 2:00 PM. Come ride the trails that suit your ability – must be a member of the PBBA and wear a helmet at all times. February 11, 2018 at 03:00PM https://t.co/MrQOINMAPw

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 9, 2018

New Event D.R.o.P B, C & D – Frisco, TX Yes, Shawnee Trail Cycling Club now offers its one and only DRoP Ride! Not what you might think though, like ALL our other ride groups, this is a no-drop ride. Confused? Don't be. This is…http://bit.l… https://t.co/sAr0NbBEFY

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 9, 2018

New Event No Country for Old Men – Alpine, TX N C O M at Alpine, TXhttps://t.co/9Uws2pCFmrhttps://t.co/zChnu1T70N

No Country for Old Men
October 12, 2019
Quarter Circle 7 Hotel and Spa
2800 W Hwy 90
Alpine, Texas

Rugged and remote are two words tha… https://t.co/jv4BPqgtN6

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 9, 2018