{"id":19744,"date":"2012-12-24T22:58:28","date_gmt":"2012-12-25T04:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19744"},"modified":"2012-12-24T22:58:28","modified_gmt":"2012-12-25T04:58:28","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-december-24th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/12\/24\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-december-24th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 24th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas DAY RIDE…. show off your gifts – 15-17 mph pace to San Marcos<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Cycling Meetup
\nTuesday, December 25, 2012\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00 AM
\nstarbucks
\n9600 Escarpment Blvd, austin, TX (map)
\nHey, Who wants to show off their new XMAS gifts?? I was thinking of heading south to Buda, Slaughter to Brodie to Manchacha to 1626 to twin creeks to old san antonio to buda. I will Provide a map at a later date, but distance of at least 50 miles… wondering how many might like 75 miles??<\/p>\n

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El Paso cyclist’s journey will take him from top to bottom of Western Hemisphere<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Victor R. Martinez \\ EL PASO TIMES
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\nJust buy a ticket.<\/p>\n

That simple piece of advice from a close friend has opened the world to University of Texas at El Paso graduate Andres “Andy” Esparza.<\/p>\n

“The world is a beautiful place and you just have to set your mind to get out and experience it,” Esparza said. “We have life and we should enjoy that life as much as we can and do exactly what you would like to do.”<\/p>\n

In Esparza’s case, that means cycling from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, in…<\/p>\n

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VioletCrownATX<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAnnual Christmas Eve VC group ride. Great turn-out this morning. Made it out to the tractor graveyard in G-Town-
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All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek Fall\/Winter hours<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nSunday, December 30, 2012\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a01:30 PM
\nWalnut Creek Metropolitan Park
\n12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
\nWe set up under the trees in the parking lot near the swimming pool. Look for the ARR Banner.<\/p>\n

Cooler weather hours are in effect starting on December 2nd!!<\/p>\n

It has been a little bit chilly in the mornings so it is time to change the start time of our ride to 1:30 p.m. Look for a change back to mornings sometime around March 10, 2013.<\/p>\n

We know that this time change doesn’t work for everyone so we hope you considering hosting a ride for yourself and those who might want to ride at a different time or on a different…<\/p>\n

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Sunday All-Level Ride at Walnut Creek<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nSunday, December 30, 2012 – 13:30
\nSunday, January 6, 2013 – 13:30
\nCooler weather hours are in effect starting on December 2nd!!
\nIt has been a little bit chilly in the mornings so it is time to change the start time of our ride to 1:30 p.m. Look for a change back to mornings sometime around March 10, 2013. (Spring\/Summer hours starting time is at 9:30 a.m.)<\/p>\n

We know that this time change doesn’t work for everyone so we hope you considering hosting a ride for yourself and those who might want to ride at a different time or on a different day.<\/p>\n

You do NOT have to be a ARR member to attend most club riders. You will need to sign a waiver and wear a helmets when riding.<\/p>\n

This is for all levels of riders, which will break into groups according to ability. Beginners are welcome, and there will be no drops. Meet in the parking lot by the swimming pool. The route will make it easy for…<\/p>\n

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Dust Bunny Rides for Jan\/Feb<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nFort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association
\nHi ladies,
\nStart the new year off right by joining us on one of these great rides!<\/p>\n

Tuesday “night” rides at River Legacy starting at 6pm:
\nJan. 8
\nJan. 22
\nFeb. 12
\nFeb. 26<\/p>\n

Saturday morning rides starting at 10am:
\nJan. 19 — Cedar Hill State Park
\nFeb. 9 — Northshore
\nAs always, these are beginner friendly, no-drop rides. Check this post for updates.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nLone Star Cyclists
\nUrban Action, Short and Long<\/strong><\/a>
\nRiver Legacy Park, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington
\nSaturday, December 29, 2012 – 9:30am<\/p>\n

Venus Ventures<\/strong><\/a>
\nVenus Town Square
\nSaturday, January 5, 2013 – 9:00am<\/p>\n

Ride Out of Midlothian<\/strong><\/a>
\nMidlothian SE Corner N 8th St and W Ave E. Park on the north side, away from the Farmer’s Market.
\nSaturday, January 12, 2013 – 9:00am<\/p>\n

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When Bicyclists are Banned, Some Texas Roads Cause Rage<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Dave Fehling\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0stateimpact.npr.org
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\nexas cities are trying to reduce traffic congestion by promoting bicycling. Austin is adding bicycle-only lanes on city streets. Houston voters recently approved $166 million in bonds partly for hike and bike trails.<\/p>\n

But on some roads in Texas, bikes are banned, raising questions about just where bikers have the right to ride.<\/p>\n

In the city of Anna just north of Dallas, a stretch of FM 455 has been off-limits to bicyclists since 2006 when the city council deemed the two-lane road too narrow and dangerous to…<\/p>\n

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Christmas Lights on Our Bikes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPlano Bicycle Association
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\nThree Hells Belles and a token gent enjoyed the Deerfield Christmas lights on their bikes. They met some snowball throwing penquins and four local sports heros singing carols.<\/p>\n

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

https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikePaulie\/status\/283386479869321216<\/p>\n

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.@Tweeterson<\/a>: 7-year-old on bike struck by car in Far East Dallas http:\/\/t.co\/1ylUCn4o<\/a><\/p>\n

— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) December 24, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n