{"id":14568,"date":"2012-06-10T22:44:17","date_gmt":"2012-06-11T03:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=14568"},"modified":"2012-06-10T22:44:17","modified_gmt":"2012-06-11T03:44:17","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-10th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/06\/10\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-10th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Try an early morning ride!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nNow that’s it’s warmin up here in our fair state I decided to get my self on the trail earlier than usual. I was on the trail and rollin at 6:45am. Man let me tell you, that was a great time ! Especially when I took my sunglasses off so I could see<\/p>\n

It was Soooo much cooler, I didn’t feel zapped at the end of the ride. Also there was less trail traffic and a lot more wildlife. Plus I still have a lot of day left to take care of other stuff I need to…(several comments)<\/p>\n

Wheelbrothers \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0@WheelBrothers\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0via Twitter<\/strong><\/span>
\nWhat amazing weather we had yesterday BEFORE 10am or so…. Well, later on in the evening as well. What rides… http:\/\/t.co\/1vAcvoN0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Moore \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0@bikegeek\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0via Twitter<\/strong><\/span>
\n10 miles in and a brief hydration stop in the small town of Rio Medina @ Rio Medina http:\/\/t.co\/wmCrjQQV<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Texas 4000 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0@Texas4000\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0via Twitter<\/strong><\/span>
\nDAY 9 ROCKIES: Oklahoma City was too good to us. Thanks for the hospitality #OklahomaChristianUniversity! 70 miles to Watonga, OK today.<\/p>\n

HBC Urban Challenge Ride Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSun 06\/17\/12\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00 AM
\nDistance: 40-45 miles
\nThe Urban Challenge Rides are in-town group rides, faster and longer than the EZ Rides, each time taking you to different parts of the city each time. You should be able to maintain a pace of 15 mph and above for a distance of 40 to 45 miles, usually with one rest stop.<\/p>\n

Po Po\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHill Country Bicycle Touring Club
\nStart:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 June 16, 2012 8:00 am
\nEnd:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 June 16, 2012 12:00 pm
\nVenue:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Po Po’s Family Restaurant
\nAddress:\u00c2\u00a0 829 FM 289, Boerne, TX
\nSaturday, June 16th: Ride starts at 8:00 at the parking area across from Po Po\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Family Restaurant in Boerne, TX.\u00c2\u00a0 This is a very scenic but hilly ride 35 mile ride through Welfare along Waring Welfare Road to Waring (mostly downhill) and then on to Comfort, Texas before returning to Po Po\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s.\u00c2\u00a0 …<\/p>\n

Pics From The North Texas Vintage Bicycle Swap Meet \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Garland<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby dickdavid\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Friendly Richardson
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\nYesterday, we drove out to Garland, Texas to check out the North Texas Vintage Bicycle Swap Meet \u00e2\u20ac\u201c sponsored by Don Johle\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bike World and Rat Rod Bikes. I love bike swap meets because they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re clearing houses for bike hoarders \u00e2\u20ac\u201c my kind of people. Fortunately, my wife always comes along and brings me back to reality. Otherwise, we would have a garage full of bikes and no money to…<\/p>\n

Blazing Saddles, the Afterburn wrap-up<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBrazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
\nBMVBA was very well represent at this years Blazing Saddle, the Afterburn endurance race held at Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda.<\/p>\n

99% of the trail system was utilized during the race.\u00c2\u00a0 The 1% that was taken out was the Palicade and bridge section.\u00c2\u00a0 I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sure everyone was dissappointed that was ommitted from the race loop, NOT!!\u00c2\u00a0 With the rains Warda receive on Friday morning the race officials decided it could be a…<\/p>\n

A Saturday Evening River Legacy Bike Ride Appalled At Way Too Many Outhouses<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDurango Texas\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0durangotexas.blogspot.com
\nIt’s been a few weeks since I’ve been to River Legacy Park, in Arlington, on a Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

Usually River Legacy Park is very busy on Saturday evenings. Tonight, that was not the case.<\/p>\n

Usually, on Saturday night, there is something going on in the River Legacy Pavilion. I’ve seen many a wedding celebration take place there, and reunions, and…<\/p>\n

Tour de Burma<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Roy and Christine\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Pedal Pushers
\nSince the Tour de Burma is San Angelo’s local event, I would like to begin with some of the event organizers and helpers. Gene Potter, Club President and Event Director talks to the local TV reporter before the event began.
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…All of the routes were an out and back type of design. Right after the turn around for the 60K and 100K routes, we met Liz heading for the rest stop down the road. Deann and John. Sorry I didn’t take a picture of your rest stop. I think the heat was already getting to me but we…<\/p>\n

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McAllister Park MTB Action<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>
\nby KrayZeeDan
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