{"id":15544,"date":"2012-08-24T22:14:23","date_gmt":"2012-08-25T03:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=15544"},"modified":"2012-08-24T22:14:23","modified_gmt":"2012-08-25T03:14:23","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-24th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/08\/24\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-24th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 24th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any San Marcos riders out there?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby keithrad\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nAnybody out there live in or close to San Marcos?<\/p>\n

Looking at possibly relocating my family to the New Branfels \/ San Marcos area, and being able to transfer within my job there, I am curious about the area.<\/p>\n

We live in North Texas, 35 miles south of Fort Worth in a small town, where the closest trail is 20 miles (Cleburne state park) and the next closest is 40+ miles (Dinosaur Valley state park in Glen Rose). Both are challenging, rocky and scenic with small lakes and a…<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Duet Together\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>
\nwww.riverrockets.com
\nP.A.C. Against Cancer Challenge
\nParent and Child Duathlon
\nWhat:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Adult and child running and cycling event; helmets are required for each participant!
\nWhen:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 October 13, 2012; 8:00 am
\nWhere:\u00c2\u00a0 Brownsville Events Center; Paredes Line Rd., Brownsville
\nCost:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 $35 per team; $40 after October 06
\nThree categories:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Adult\/high school child:\u00c2\u00a0 3mi run, 8mi ride, 1mi run
\nAdult\/middle school child: 1-1\/2mi run, 3mi ride, 1mi run
\nAdult\/elementary child:\u00c2\u00a0 1mi run, 2mi ride, 1\/2mi run…<\/p>\n

New Bike\/Ped Advisory Committee Resource<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAlliance for Biking & Walking: People Powered Blog
\nWorking from different sides of the policy table, advocacy organizations and bicycle and pedestrian advisory committees (BPACs) both help guide decision makers toward better outcomes for bicycling and walking. A new Advocacy Advance report discusses the benefits and responsibilities of BPACs in the process of planning and implementing bike- and walk-friendly policies and projects.<\/p>\n

Written by Matt Wempe, the League\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s State and Local Advocacy Coordinator and Advocacy Advance team member, Making Bicycling and Walking a Norm in Transportation Agencies: Best Practices in Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees is available now…<\/p>\n

Six ways to ride more<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPeople for Bikes Blog
\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s pretty rare go for a bike ride and end up regretting it. Even if you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t feel like riding when you hop on your bike, chances are by the time you park it at your destination, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re feeling better than when you started. The endorphins, sunshine, fresh air, conversations, time for contemplation, and sights and sounds of the road all can bring great pleasure.<\/p>\n

Last spring we surveyed members of PeopleForBikes.org, and 73% of you said you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t ride as often as you like. With all the family, work, and social obligations out there, sometimes it can be hard to make time for a bike…<\/p>\n

The B\/IG Century-6:30 am – El Paso Bicycle Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThis is the climax of the Beginning\/Intermediate Group season, with 100 miles of pure cycling fun. The rides departs promptly at 6:30am from Rio Plaza at Artcraft …<\/p>\n

Where heaven meets Hell<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nFinish Line Village offers folks at HHH food, fun, more
\nBy Lana Sweeten-Shults\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.timesrecordnews.com
\nThe country roads will take Hotter’N Hell riders and racers home Saturday and right smack dab into Finish Line Village.<\/p>\n

It’s where the village people \u00e2\u20ac\u201d actually some of the 3,500 to 4,000 HHH volunteers \u00e2\u20ac\u201d won’t be singing about the YMCA but will instead offer Nebraska roots music, Texas country sounds and a little Texas soul. The idea is to heal more than a few weary souls bound to be exhausted after tackling the ornery 100-mile and…<\/p>\n

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@CapMetroRail<\/a> @CapMetroNews<\/a> Hooray for bike shelters! Thank you CapMetro for supporting bike riding! pic.twitter.com\/VKU906A9<\/a><\/p>\n

— ROCKET ELECTRICS (@rocketelectrics) August 24, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n