{"id":14832,"date":"2012-07-08T22:16:29","date_gmt":"2012-07-09T03:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=14832"},"modified":"2012-07-08T22:16:29","modified_gmt":"2012-07-09T03:16:29","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-july-8th-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/07\/08\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-july-8th-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup July 8th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Help Cedar Park and Austin Get New Trails!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bamwa1\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nI saw this on bikemojo and would like to pass it on. Meeting is Monday 7\/9\/2012 at 6:30 not to far from 620 and 183. I will try to make it if I can. Good luck with this bike folks! …<\/p>\n

Houston Bicycle Club Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nUrban Challenge Ride
\nSunday 07\/15\/12 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00 a.m. \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Daniel J. Lyons
\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

Something exciting is possible in Cedar Park!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Il Pirate\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin Ridge Riders
\nARR member and Milburn Park Pump Track Trail Steward Dimitri Nichols has been working hard with the City of Cedar Park and the Parks Advisory Board regarding plans for public space. A mountain bike trail system and\/or a concrete skate-style bike park are in the early stages of…<\/p>\n

BCGB – Zilker Park Trailhead<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nMonday, July 16, 2012 – 18:00
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nRide Like A Girl is a series of women-led, all women mountain bike rides scheduled from May to September. Women learn differently from men so instruction is designed to help women build confidence while having fun and experiencing nature. Each participant chooses which group to ride with based on skill level, experience and speed. New riders are always welcome…<\/p>\n

Trail Maintenance \u00e2\u20ac\u201c July<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby salsaTopp\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
\nThis Saturday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trail maintenance saw a serious trail maintenance crew out at Lake Bryan including Mike, Joel, James, Jonathan, John F, Frank, Gina, Ali, and Kim.<\/p>\n

Rat Maze and Game Trail were both trimmed. Please enjoy the reduced amount of ducking that you will have to do as you cruise these sections. Zoom…<\/p>\n

Girl, 6, fatally struck by car after losing control of bike in Dallas<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby KHOU
\nDALLAS, Texas – A Dallas family is mourning the loss of a 6-year-old girl who lost control of her bike and was then fatally struck by a vehicle. Kayla Brown had just learned how to ride her new bike without training wheels. Her relatives said she was…<\/p>\n

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RT: @BikeShowTexas: The 5th Annual Texas Handmade Bicycle Show DALLAS Oct 27-28th 2012 http:\/\/t.co\/H9GZE2HK<\/a> < sweet. #TXCX<\/a> that wknd.<\/p>\n

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) July 8, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n