{"id":19099,"date":"2012-10-21T23:22:49","date_gmt":"2012-10-22T04:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19099"},"modified":"2012-10-21T23:22:49","modified_gmt":"2012-10-22T04:22:49","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-october-21st-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/10\/21\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-october-21st-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 21st"},"content":{"rendered":"

DATES McKinney to Blue Ridge Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
\nWhen:\u00c2\u00a0 Nov 10, 2012 08:30 AM
\nWhere: Intersection of Tennessee and Davis Street – McKinney
\nCategory:\u00c2\u00a0 DATES ride
\nDescription
\nDATES Ride Nov. 10, 2012 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c McKinney and Blue Ridge
\nThis ride starts in McKinney and passes through the rolling countryside northeast of McKinney. The long route will go through the town of Blue Ridge. Distance options will be 38 and 53 miles. Maps and cue sheets will be provided. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll plan on having lunch on the square in McKinney afterward.
\nTime: Arrive at 8:30, rolling at 9:00
\nLocation: Park in the city lot at the southeast corner of Davis and S. Tennessee streets in McKinney (203 East Davis St.).
\nDistances: 38 and 53 miles
\nLeaders: Marc and Susie Mumby<\/p>\n

Halloween Skeleton Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nGreater Dallas Bicyclists
\nIt’s time for the annual GDB Halloween Skeleton Ride. The ride will take place on October 30th at 7pm at Cafe Express, 5600 W. Lovers Lane.<\/p>\n

Our Ride Leader (Ken) will lead the group at a social pace through the Park Cities area to take in the local decorations.<\/p>\n

Please Note: This ride will take the place of the Tuesday Evening Lake Ride from Forest and Central Expressway.<\/p>\n

It’s called the Skeleton Ride for a reason: you will see several GDB riders in skeleton costumes and make-up. You don’t need a skeleton costume to participate in the…<\/p>\n

Livestrong riders divided over Armstrong legacy<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.france24.com
\nAFP – Riders in Sunday’s Livestrong Challenge charity benefit bicycle race have mixed opinions on the Lance Armstrong doping scandal and the legacy of a disgraced cyclist who is also a hometown hero.
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\nArmstrong greeted a record 4,300 riders before the start of the 15th annual event and spoke for about 90 seconds, barely touching upon the doping revelations that shattered his iconic status as he praised the…<\/p>\n

Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Local student, Katie Marple creates design for National Multiple Sclerosis Society #benefit<\/a> ride http:\/\/t.co\/vd01Q3Xq<\/a> #Texas<\/a> #cycling<\/a><\/p>\n

— Town Creek TX (@TownCreekTX) October 21, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n