{"id":14908,"date":"2012-07-15T22:27:10","date_gmt":"2012-07-16T03:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=14908"},"modified":"2012-07-15T22:27:10","modified_gmt":"2012-07-16T03:27:10","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-15th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/07\/15\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-15th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 15th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.hcbtc.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/14\/20120719-club-meeting\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hcbtc.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/14\/20120719-club-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>HCBTC Membership Meeting \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Thursday, July 19th, 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nGrady\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bar-B-Q<br \/>\n327 East Nakoma Street, San Antonio, TX 78216<br \/>\nDinner at 6:30 pm, Meeting at 7:00 pm<br \/>\nAgenda<br \/>\nOfficer\/Director Reports<br \/>\n2012 Fredericksburg Frolic<br \/>\nJerseys<br \/>\n2013 Cycle Trip<br \/>\nUpcoming Cycling Event Participation<br \/>\nRide Leaders<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.statesman.com\/news\/local\/bicyclists-learn-about-austins-plans-for-a-better-2416631.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.statesman.com\/news\/local\/bicyclists-learn-about-austins-plans-for-a-better-2416631.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Bicyclists learn about Austin&#8217;s plans for a better<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.statesman.com\/multimedia\/dynamic\/01516\/071512mopac_1516012c.jpg?resize=619%2C402\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"402\" \/><br \/>\nThe Texas Transportation Department has set aside $6 million and the City of Austin $4.5 million for the MoPac bicycle and pedestrian bridge. Another $4 million might be sought in case bids are high. Construction is expected to start this fall and &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/markbunting.com\/my-1-mountain-biking-app\/\" href=\"http:\/\/markbunting.com\/my-1-mountain-biking-app\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>My #1 Mountain Biking App<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nmarkbunting.com<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mark Bunting Reviews The Mountain Bike Trails App - SkyTV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lmYbDzaCxVk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nIf you like to mountain bike especially when you are traveling, there is now an app built by mountain bikers \u00e2\u20ac\u201c for mountain bikers. They cover over 5,000 mountain bike ONLY trails that cover some 50,000 miles of pure fun! You can find new trails in your own area or even hard to find trail heads when you travel. The catalogue of trials covers every state in the US, plus&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.sawheelmen.com\/caldetail.cfm?sec_id=87965&amp;frm=87965&amp;calendar_id=724715\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sawheelmen.com\/caldetail.cfm?sec_id=87965&amp;frm=87965&amp;calendar_id=724715\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Bullis Park Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nSan Antonio Wheelmen<br \/>\nDate: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a007\/28\/2012<br \/>\nTime: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a008:00 AM-11:00 AM<br \/>\nLocation: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bullis County Park, San Antonio, TX<br \/>\nDetails: Bullis Park Ride (N) [R to H]. Routes of 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles.<br \/>\nRide some familiar roads from a great starting spot. Meet at Bullis County Park on Blanco Road between Borgfeld and Old Blanco roads. From Loop 1604, take Blanco Road north about 8 miles. Inside the park, please park only on paved areas. If parking inside is full, park outside along the road.<\/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\/mbaction?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mbaction<\/a>: <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Pf3AMoMc\">http:\/\/t.co\/Pf3AMoMc<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d should rural privately owned land in Texas be available for trails?<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMTBtrails\/status\/224675459131117569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 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\">Easy tempo ride from VR Cycling STudio tomorrow leaving around 11am possibly 45 mile ride..weather permitting.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VR Cycling Coach (@VRCyclingCoach) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VRCyclingCoach\/status\/224686277767864320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 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\">Follow up on the Mopac Bike and Ped Bridge open house yesterday morning: <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/h4voA0Z4\">http:\/\/t.co\/h4voA0Z4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Austin Cycling Assoc (@AustinCycling) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinCycling\/status\/224623436524306432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 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\">I posted 13 photos on Facebook in the album &quot;TXAR volunteers at Shadow Creek Tri&quot; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/kfALh5DO\">http:\/\/t.co\/kfALh5DO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TX Adventure Racing (@txarclub) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/txarclub\/status\/224615909132742656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 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\">It&#39;s like 70 degrees here in Los Angeles. I thought it got hot here! 78 was like the LOW temperature in San Antonio when I left.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Justin Moore (@bikegeek) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikegeek\/status\/224608813918072832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 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\">Here&#39;s the Midnight Massacre long route for GPS download\/upload. Can also be imported to Google Maps on smart phones. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/czpPrcqr\">http:\/\/t.co\/czpPrcqr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/224588432192708609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 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\">Clearly the rain is confused. It&#39;s bright and sunny here at TexasMTBtrails HQ, but with a heavy rain.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMTBtrails\/status\/224573126552469504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/dkcholo\/status\/224564324142809089<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DAY 45: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Sierra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Sierra<\/a> rest day in Portland and then a race for the border of WA tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/224528648911335424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 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\">Bicyclists learn about Austin&#39;s plans for a better ride across Barton Creek at MoPac <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/TsflBIpg\">http:\/\/t.co\/TsflBIpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CyclingATX\/status\/224503793935589376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/CyclingAtlas\/status\/224656020117520385<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Two hour ride entirely on chip seal. My backside is unhappy with me.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMTBtrails\/status\/224672216153985024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HCBTC Membership Meeting \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Thursday, July 19th, 2012 Grady\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bar-B-Q 327 East Nakoma Street, San Antonio, TX 78216 Dinner at 6:30 pm, Meeting at 7:00 pm Agenda Officer\/Director Reports 2012 Fredericksburg Frolic Jerseys 2013 Cycle Trip Upcoming Cycling Event Participation <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/07\/15\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-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":[660,2559,3773,1829,2247],"class_list":["post-14908","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news","tag-digest-of-bicycle-blog-posts","tag-hill-country-bicycle-touring-club","tag-mountain-biking-app","tag-san-antonio-wheelmen","tag-the-city-of-austin-bicycle-pedestrian-program"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-3Ss","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14908","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=14908"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14908\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14908"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}