{"id":14835,"date":"2012-07-09T23:42:00","date_gmt":"2012-07-10T04:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=14835"},"modified":"2012-07-09T23:42:00","modified_gmt":"2012-07-10T04:42:00","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-9th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/07\/09\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-9th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 9th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Duane Evans Memorial<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Chris Mathews\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Plano Bicycle Association
\nOn Saturday, July 7 Duane Evans was in a bad crash on his DB2 ride and suffered severe neck and spinal cord injuries.\u00c2\u00a0 With his wife and children by his side he passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday morning at Parkland Hospital.
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\nDuane Evans Memorial Service:
\nWednesday, July 11, 2012
\nTime: 3:30 PM
\nWhere: Restland Memorial Cemetery
\n13005 Greenville Avenue
\nDallas, TX 75243
\nPhone: (972) 238-7111
\nDress: PBA Ride Clothing or Casual
\nTwo ride jerseys will be available for your prayers and comments. These jerseys will be framed for Duane’s children. …<\/p>\n

Waco Bicycle Club Monday Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTime Trials
\nMonday 06:00 PM
\nRoad\/race More
\nEastland Lakes Ln, Waco
\nContact:\u00c2\u00a0 Spencer Jewell\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Phone:\u00c2\u00a0 254-644-3803
\nDistance:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 10.6
\n2nd Monday of every month.
\nCheck the route on map my ride<\/p>\n

The WBC Rides Reveille Peak Ranch<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nWaco Bicycle Club
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\nReveille Peak is an enormous granite dome in the Texas Hill Country west of Burnett. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a little over two hours drive from Waco depending on where you live. The ranch has 1300 acres, lots of elevation, and with 62 miles of trail, it more than qualifies as a first class mountain bike destination. First order of business: Get there early to beat the June heat and then get all 12 riders…<\/p>\n

El Paso Bicycle Club Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nWednesday, July 11, 2012
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 6:00 pm : Wednesday night ride Most riders start at Rio Plaza (6205 Upper Valley Rd at Artcraft), and ride 20 miles through the Upper Valley to Anthony and back. Start time varies from 5:30 to 6 p.m. No official leader \u00e2\u20ac\u201d find a group that matches your pace. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club Rd; BYOB.<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 12
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 6:00 pm : Beginner\/Intermediate Group
\nYoga for Cyclists
\nJoin Jennifer Nielsen Casas as she demonstrates ways yoga can benefit cyclists. Group ride follows brief discussion of Yoga for Cyclists. Program starts at 6:00pm and the ride takes off after the presentation. All riders should be there at least 15 minutes early. Meet at…<\/p>\n

Steve’s Tour of the Lakes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nLone Star Cyclists
\nPace: Touring
\nDate: Saturday, July 14, 2012 – 7:30am
\nLocation: Sutherlands Home Improvement Store parking lot, 7909 West Camp Bowie Blvd at South Cherry Ln \/ Williams Rd<\/p>\n

Parking: Please park in the vacant lot at the west end of the parking lot, away from the Sutherlands
\nPre-ride Breakfast: Folks are urged to join Steve Bales for breakfast at the West Side Cafe, which is directly across the street (7950 West Camp Bowie Blvd, 817-560-1996). They open at 6:00 AM. Plan on getting there by 6:15 AM. They have great food and service.<\/p>\n

Departure Time: 7:30 AM
\nCome out and join Steve for three tours of four lakes. The routes are hilly and although there are rest stops planned, be prepared with…<\/p>\n

Southside Mission Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Wheelmen
\nDate: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a007\/14\/2012
\nTime: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a008:00 AM-11:00 AM
\nLocation: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0San Antonio, TX
\nDetails: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Southside Mission Ride (S) [F to R]. Routes of 27, 39, 51, and 61 miles.
\nThe routes begin at the parking lot of the Visitors Center at Mission San Jose and travel along the lower section of the Mission Trail past historic missions and the SA River before heading into the flat to slightly rolling terrain of southeast Bexar County. Take exit 137 from I-37 South, turn right on Hot Wells and continue 1.7 miles (road curves to the right after crossing RR tracks just past S. Presa), then turn left onto…<\/p>\n

Adkins Junction<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Wheelmen
\nDate: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a007\/22\/2012
\nTime: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a008:00 AM-11:00 AM
\nLocation: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0San Antonio, TX
\nDetails: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Adkins Junction Ride\u00c2\u00a0 (SSE) [F to R].\u00c2\u00a0 Routes of 20, 24, 33, 45, and 50 miles.
\nThis is a resurrection of a popular Wheelmen ride that we haven’t done for several years.\u00c2\u00a0 If you are looking for a change of scenery from rides on the north side of town, then try this one south of town.\u00c2\u00a0 The routes are mainly on local country roads.\u00c2\u00a0 The starting point is at the Adkins Junction strip mall on Hwy 87.<\/p>\n

Directions: Take Hwy 87 south of San Antonio (one option is I-37 South, exit I-10\/Hwy 87 towards Victoria and Houston, then exit Hwy 87 South. Once on Hwy 87 South (don’t miss the turn when 87 takes a…<\/p>\n

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R U signed up for the @BSS_Austin<\/a> Tres Burritos Ride? It's 3 Rides Rolled Into One! Reg, ride & join us for a #massage<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/1IEFC955<\/a><\/p>\n

— Austin Bodyworker (@AustinBodyworkr) July 9, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n