{"id":14652,"date":"2012-06-15T22:54:18","date_gmt":"2012-06-16T03:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=14652"},"modified":"2012-06-15T22:54:18","modified_gmt":"2012-06-16T03:54:18","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-15th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/06\/15\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-15th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 15th"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u00e2\u20ac\u0153@Tri_Dietitian Summer is here. Stay \u00c3\u00bcber-hydrated! How much? Wt in lb\/2 = H20 in oz\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Good tip from Coach Jen. Learn more at @TORONutrition<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/213615198051905537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DAY 14 ROCKIES: Road into Lamar, CO today. Beautiful weather, with a couple fun rest stops! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/fkELt3N8\">pic.twitter.com\/fkELt3N8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/213794511334289408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Here are some cool pictures from the picnic that my buddy was taking of the day&#8230;. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/VqXsWjBX\">http:\/\/t.co\/VqXsWjBX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; AustinCyclingTeam (@ATXCyclingTeam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXCyclingTeam\/status\/213740579727749121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u00e2\u20ac\u0153<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cass_kee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cass_kee<\/a>: Ali showing me new ways home.  <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/bb1wS1Yr\">http:\/\/t.co\/bb1wS1Yr<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d &gt; Teamwork! Love it!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/213812661727666176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DAY 14 SIERRA: Jessica in St. George, UT has been amazing. You rock our socks off! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/2wsIjvLU\">pic.twitter.com\/2wsIjvLU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/213814902253563905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&#39;ll be riding Erwin Park at 7:30am tomorrow, feel free to join, send a message. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/EIqrAQzS\">http:\/\/t.co\/EIqrAQzS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMTBtrails\/status\/213823587801505792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RACE: Get their early! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/KZ4dbl7w\">http:\/\/t.co\/KZ4dbl7w<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MountainBikeTx.com (@MountainBikeTx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MountainBikeTx\/status\/213825277762088960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.bikeforums.net\/showthread.php\/825329-surprising-and-impressive-that-TxDOT-cares-about-cyclists\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bikeforums.net\/showthread.php\/825329-surprising-and-impressive-that-TxDOT-cares-about-cyclists\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>surprising and impressive that TxDOT cares about cyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nFrom: Val Lopez\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net<br \/>\nSubject: Fwd: TxDOT press release &#8211; Maintenance begins on area roadways<br \/>\nThe Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would like to keep you informed of upcoming seal coat procedures in the area so that your bicycle groups can plan their routes accordingly. Attached is a press release that details seal coat work that will start next week on select frontage roads in Tarrant County. This year&#8217;s seal coat program will use a smaller size rock that once embedded will provide a smoother, quieter ride for cyclists using the frontage roads.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the summer, seal coat operations will be underway in the surrounding counties as well. On these rural roadways where a shoulder is present, the smaller rock will also be placed to assist cyclists. TxDOT will continue to forward you these&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.austinridgeriders.com\/trail-report\/rough-ride\" href=\"http:\/\/www.austinridgeriders.com\/trail-report\/rough-ride\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Rough ride..<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nAustin Ridge Riders<br \/>\nby OuchMyShin<br \/>\nCondition: Dry\/Loose<br \/>\nJust did the Hogg to Russel trail morning.\u00c2\u00a0 Most of the trail is in good shape, a few downed limbs i had to move.\u00c2\u00a0 Very rocky, i would reccomend bringing a spare tube.\u00c2\u00a0 I had to walk about 1\/4 of the trail as it was hard to rock hop in most spots.\u00c2\u00a0 Nice empty trail though- I only came across one couple hiking the trail.\u00c2\u00a0 Had to run over a dead fawn in the creek at the bottom of the trail, so be on the lookout.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/bikefriendlyrichardson.org\/2012\/06\/15\/white-rock-creek-trail-closure-detour\/\" href=\"http:\/\/bikefriendlyrichardson.org\/2012\/06\/15\/white-rock-creek-trail-closure-detour\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>White Rock Creek Trail Closure \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Detour<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby dickdavid\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Friendly Richardson<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bikefriendlyrichardson.files.wordpress.com\/2012\/06\/park-central-bicycle-detour.gif?w=406&#038;h=264&#038;fit=406%2C264&#038;resize=406%2C264\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"264\" \/><br \/>\nWith all of the construction happening with LBJ (Interstate 635), the White Rock Creek Trail will be closed for about 2 months. There is a detour with directional signage to help guide cyclist get across the&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.webstercitynews.com\/page\/content.detail\/id\/519400\/Cross-country-ride.html?nav=5006\" href=\"http:\/\/www.webstercitynews.com\/page\/content.detail\/id\/519400\/Cross-country-ride.html?nav=5006\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Cross country ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nTandem ride takes bikers from WC to Dallas in 1964<br \/>\nNancy Kayser &#8211; Historian , The Daily Freeman Journal<br \/>\nIt was 48 years ago -June 1964 &#8211; when 16 Junior Chamber of Commerce teams from Iowa raced 780 miles from Webster City to Dallas, Texas on tandem bicycles.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.webstercitynews.com\/photos\/news\/lg\/519400_1.jpg?resize=495%2C374\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"374\" \/><br \/>\nNo one seems to remember exactly where or how the idea came to be, but the names of Webster Citians Clarence Scott Jr. &#8211; &#8220;Scotty&#8221; &#8211; and Bub Lester appear quite often in news articles concerning the event.<\/p>\n<p>Scott, a milkman for the Carnation Company based in Webster City, was quoted as saying he had never been to the national Junior Chamber of Commerce convention. Lester, number two man&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.gosanangelo.com\/news\/2012\/jun\/15\/san-angelos-getting-healthier-but-theres-more-to\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gosanangelo.com\/news\/2012\/jun\/15\/san-angelos-getting-healthier-but-theres-more-to\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>San Angelo&#8217;s getting healthier, but there&#8217;s more to do<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Bill Cullins\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.gosanangelo.com<br \/>\nSAN ANGELO, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Based on the number of cyclists, runners and walkers that you see out exercising every day, you might guess that our region is becoming more fitness- and health-conscious.<\/p>\n<p>The KOA loop is crowded with people exercising every evening, most cycling and running events have more participants than in past years, and the local health clubs are busy.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re slowly becoming a more fitness-oriented city \u00e2\u20ac\u201d one body at a time. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.ntdaily.com\/?p=66722\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ntdaily.com\/?p=66722\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Bike Rack City: A look at Denton\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike culture<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Ashley-Crystal Firstley \/ Intern\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.ntdaily.com<br \/>\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s evident in the dozens of cyclists pedaling miles every Tuesday night. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in the thousands of city dollars going toward a new bike plan, or the new \u00e2\u20ac\u0153share the road\u00e2\u20ac\u009d arrows painted on Denton streets, and is apparent every time a mallet strikes a ball in a game of bike polo. Denton is home to an emerging culture of biking, a culture set to change in the near future at both a city-wide and personal level.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ntdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/29_bike_web_dc.png?resize=585%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s one think I like about Denton, is that we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re still in that transitioning phase,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Nathaniel Lightfoot, a treasurer at the non-profit community bike&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153@Tri_Dietitian Summer is here. Stay \u00c3\u00bcber-hydrated! How much? Wt in lb\/2 = H20 in oz\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Good tip from Coach Jen. Learn more at @TORONutrition &mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 15, 2012 DAY 14 ROCKIES: Road into Lamar, CO today. <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/06\/15\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-15th-3\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","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":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[2293,76,249,660,523,3736,129,1908],"class_list":["post-14652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news","tag-austin-ridge-riders","tag-bicycle-across-the-us","tag-denton-texas","tag-digest-of-bicycle-blog-posts","tag-healthy-living","tag-tweets","tag-txdot","tag-white-rock-trail"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-3Ok","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14652"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14652\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}