{"id":2004,"date":"2009-03-09T21:24:28","date_gmt":"2009-03-10T03:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=2004"},"modified":"2009-03-09T21:24:28","modified_gmt":"2009-03-10T03:24:28","slug":"daily-blog-and-news-roundup-march-9th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2009\/03\/09\/daily-blog-and-news-roundup-march-9th\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Blog and News Roundup, March 9th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Feetbelts at Urban Velo<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Urban Jeff
\nSan Marcos is located in the Texas Hill Country and many riders here are looking for something they can ride platform style and still have the ability to strap in to the pedals. Originally designed to replace single straps as a way to …<\/p>\n

The Great Justification \u00c2\u00ab mellow velo<\/strong><\/a>
\nby 10thousandfeet
\nBut what rural riding has taught me is that it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going to be hard to alter my touring mentality and become a serious racing cyclist vis a vis some big time training, because bicycle exploration is a zen experience that I enjoy …<\/p>\n

Deadlines approaching for Dogwood Trails events<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Palestine Herald Press – Palestine,TX,USA
\nGatherin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Steam Bike Ride \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Applications for the annual bicycle ride are due by March 14 to receive the $25 early registration fee, or by race day (March …<\/p>\n

Beer, Barbecue, and Bible Study: First ride of the season<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Pauly
\nFirst ride of the season. I have a confession. I love to eat. Too much. Last year when I was training for HH100, I was logging about 100 miles a week on my bike, and eating like a dingo. When I stopped training, I continued eating. I am now 12 lbs. heavier than I was when I did the HH100. Tha good new is, the season has started again, and I have some rides to train for. The first road ride I’ll do is March 28…<\/p>\n

www.biketexas.org – The Great Escape Bicycle Ride<\/strong><\/a>
\n14 Mile Family Ride. 40, 52, 70 and 86 Mile Training Rides. Full SAG and Rest Stop Support. Proceeds Benefit: Texas Bicycle Coalition, Brazoria County …<\/p>\n

Safe Passing Bill is ready to be HEARD, so why don’t you do …<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Jason
\nWhile laying around in a virus-induced fog, I got notice that the Senate Transportation Committee plans to hold a hearing on the Bike Texas (Texas Bicycle Coalition) passing law legislation, otherwise known as the vulnerable user law. …<\/p>\n

Purple Bike Program continues to expand – News<\/strong><\/a>
\nWhitworth said the program is focused on reducing carbon emissions around campus as well as encouraging students to ride a bicycle to and around campus rather than driving a car. “We are not a bike culture in Texas, …<\/p>\n

Mom combines cycling with her hope for a diabetes cure<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Dallas Morning News – Dallas,TX,USA
\nA handful of cyclists rode for hours, using the event as a training effort. They included some of Maliskas’ fellow North Texas Multi-Sport club members. …<\/p>\n

Durango Texas: A White Flower Sprouts At River Legacy Park<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Durango
\nThe mountain bike trail at River Legacy seems to have gotten quite popular, both with bikers and hikers. When I first discovered River Legacy Park I was surprised by how few people were out and about. Then I learned that Texans are a …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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