{"id":19912,"date":"2013-01-09T23:58:18","date_gmt":"2013-01-10T05:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19912"},"modified":"2013-01-09T23:58:18","modified_gmt":"2013-01-10T05:58:18","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-9th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/01\/09\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-9th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 9th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flat Creek Open Ride Day 2\/3<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby John\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0AustinBike.com
\nFlat Creek Crossing will be open for a pre-ride on February 3rd.<\/p>\n

There aren’t that many days that are available for riding, so you should really get out there and see the trails yourself.\u00c2\u00a0 Mellow Johnny’s are the folks responsible for getting us access, so if you have a chance be sure to thank them.<\/p>\n

For more information you can read this:\u00c2\u00a0 http:\/\/www.mellowjohnnys.com\/mellow-classic-flat-creek-crossing-pre-ride\/<\/p>\n

If you haven’t been there, info on the trails and pics are here: Flat Creek Ranch – Johnson City…<\/p>\n

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Mayor Annise Parker Announces Major Sponsorship for Houston Bike Share Program<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\npedalhouston.org
\nMayor Annise Parker today announced Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has committed $750,000 to expand Houston B-cycle, sharing the City\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s commitment to provide healthy transportation alternatives to residents.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We are excited and proud of our new partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Mayor Annise Parker. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bike Share is a great new transportation program for Houston and with the support of BCBSTX we are able to expand our pilot into a thriving program, providing a real commuter and recreational transportation option…<\/p>\n

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Beginner Mountain Bike Ride at Hershey Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Cycling Club
\nSaturday, January 19, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00 AM
\nTerry Hershey Park
\n15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (map)<\/p>\n

This will be a beginner\\ introductory mountain bike ride through the Hershey Park mountain bike trails. We will ride for an hour or two on easy trails and jeep roads. Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring your helmet! I will be there at 9 AM to answer questions and plan on starting the ride at 9:30. I will bring an air pump for low tires. You should bring water, Gatorade or whatever you want to drink. Look for my red Jeep or call me, Jeff, at…<\/p>\n

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Tuesday Ride at Walnut Creek – Intermediate ride level<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nTuesday, January 15, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a04:30 PM
\nWalnut Creek Park
\n12138 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX (map)
\nGetting dark earlier so starting this at 4:30 pm so we have time to get a full loop in.<\/p>\n

Please be there and be ready to roll by 4:30 pm. We meet in the parking lot near the pool in the middle of the island.<\/p>\n

Any question please call\/text\u00c2\u00a0 me at…<\/p>\n

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OTC Bike& Parts Swap\/Garage Sale<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nOld Tascosa Cycling Club Forums
\n“OTC will be Hosting a Swap\/Sell event Jan. 19th from 10am til 2PM Saturday the cost to set up a table will be $10. It will be held InDoors on 2nd Street just West of Grant Street Building #6, Just North of The Civic Center More Info. to come.So gather up all your goods and come on down.Don’t Miss Out!!!!!<\/p>\n

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Goodbye Bob Pfarr<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Roland San Miguel\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Corinth Cycling Club
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\nBob Pfarr Jr. \u00e2\u20ac\u201c It is with a heavy heart that we continue to remember the memory of Mr. Bob Pfarr. Bob was the latest addition to our race team. Last Saturday night I dropped off his team arm warmers and gloves. He invited my wife and I in for a glass of wine, unfortunately we declined. Monday afternoon, a couple of hours before his bike ride, I took Bob a team race kit. I clearly recall the huge smile on his face as he told me that the size large bibs that I delivered fit perfectly, he normally wore XL. Bob proudly showed…<\/p>\n

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Leon Creek Greenway Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHill Country Bicycle Touring Club
\nSunday, January 13th:\u00c2\u00a0 This 23+ mile ride will start from the Valero Trailhead next to the Drury Inn Suites (Frontage road at the intersection of 1604 and IH10) at 10:00 am.\u00c2\u00a0 This is an out and back ride suitable for beginners since you can turn around at any time during the ride.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 For more information contact ride leaders Debbie…<\/p>\n

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2013 Launch of My Houston 2040: Brainstorming the City of Houston Inner Loop West Mobility Study<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.bikehouston.com
\nMy Houston 2040 is launching their 2013 series of monthly meetings this Thursday at Rudyard\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s British Pub. Jay Crossley will be speaking about the Inner Loop West Study done by Annise Parker, Office of the Mayor | City of Houston. Jay will explain the study and lead a discussion in using the study to develop our future city and also bring up points where we, as citizens, could be asking for more improvements\/changes based upon the study\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s results.
\nCo-hosted by Houston Tomorrow, Air Alliance Houston, Social Agency Lab, & Citizens\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Transportation Coalition Thursday, January 10, 2013
\n5:00 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 7:00 PM
\nRudyard\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Upstairs, 2010 Waugh Drive
\nFree and open to the public.
\nFood and drinks available at bar.<\/p>\n

The Idea
\nHouston Tomorrow, Air Alliance Houston, and the Citizens\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Transportation Coalition agree that…<\/p>\n

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

https:\/\/twitter.com\/danielcurtin\/status\/289167439214833665<\/p>\n

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First #womenbike<\/a> e-news is out! Join the movement and PLS RT! http:\/\/t.co\/qphnTSLm<\/a><\/p>\n

— Women Bike (@WomenBike) January 9, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n