{"id":19958,"date":"2013-01-14T23:30:44","date_gmt":"2013-01-15T05:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19958"},"modified":"2013-01-14T23:30:44","modified_gmt":"2013-01-15T05:30:44","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-14th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/01\/14\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-14th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 14th"},"content":{"rendered":"

All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek Fall\/Winter hours<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nSunday, January 20, 2013\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.
\nCooler 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 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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HBC Chappell Hill Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Bicycle Club
\nSaturday 01\/26\/13\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00am
\nDistances: 35(B), 46(C), 55(C) miles
\nOne of the prettier rides for wildflowers in the spring, it’s also a very nice fall ride. The short route heads north on FM 1155 for about 7.5 miles to the stop sign at FM 2193 then heads east on FM 1155 another 12 miles to Washington on the Brazos State Park.\u00c2\u00a0 There are bathroom facilities and water\/soft drinks available at the park. Watch that one big hill just a few miles north of Chappell Hill on FM 1155. It’s not called “Chappell Hill” for nothing. Eat outside at Bever’s after the ride (corner of Providence and FM 1155), one block from the start. …<\/p>\n

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The February Bike Swap @ Rahr!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSunday, February 10, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00am in CST
\nTrinity Bicycles
\nWe’ve set the date for the February swap… the best bike swap in the Metroplex! Local Beer, Bikes, taco trucks… what’s not to love?
\nFort Worth cycling company MySleev, makers of a wear-and-wipe sleeve for cyclists and other endurance athletes, have reserved their booth for the swap. Made locally, too!<\/p>\n

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Horseshoe Mountain Bike Trail Grapevine, Texas pt. 1 of 2<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Prince Spearfish
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