{"id":20052,"date":"2013-01-23T23:47:51","date_gmt":"2013-01-24T05:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20052"},"modified":"2013-01-23T23:47:51","modified_gmt":"2013-01-24T05:47:51","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-23rd-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/01\/23\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-23rd-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 23rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

GHORBA’s Presidential Address<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nGiven the new website and increased ability to communicate with our members, it seems appropriate to start the New Year off by writing my first state of the union address on behalf of GHORBA. I hope everyone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s year is off to a great start and each of you has resolved to spend more time on your local trails and improving your riding skills. For me, I am looking forward to another successful year of helping GHORBA continue to advance its missions and chart the future of Houston trails.<\/p>\n

However, I would like to challenge you to do more than just riding your local trails\u00e2\u20ac\u201dI would like to see every one of our members give something back to the trails and MTB community. Why? Because I believe that all trail users have a responsibility (not burden) to give back to an essential component of the mountain biking experience\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthe trails. This is especially true in the Houston area, where we constantly battle erosion and unique trail soil conditions, normal wear and tear, and…<\/p>\n

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Muleshoe 100k preride – Muleshoe Bend 1\/26\/13 at 10am<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nSaturday, January 26, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00 AM
\nMuleshoe Bend Recreation Area
\n2820 County Rd. 414, Spicewood, TX (map)
\nhead through the park, take the right at the split and meet in the grove of trees down by the lake. Look for a red Mazda3
\nThis is a ride call for a guided lap(s) of the Muleshoe 100km route.
\nYou do not have to have signed up for the 100k in order to come out and ride.
\nThere will be a no-drop guided lap after which riders can take off and ride their own pace for more laps if they want.
\nBring your helmet, a bike that works, and some hydration.<\/p>\n

One lap is about 8 miles and there are some rocky sections that can bite you if you are not prepared for them.\u00c2\u00a0 It is an intermediate level trail (somewhat harder than Walnut Creek).<\/p>\n

We roll out at 10am, so get there early enough to be ready! …<\/p>\n

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TMBRA\/DORBA Cameron Park Race<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nbicyclesoutbackracing.net
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Tweed News!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Oak Cliff
\nAttention Tweed ladies and gents!\u00c2\u00a0 Due to a scheduling snafu we are moving the Tweed ride to February 9th!\u00c2\u00a0 We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re planning a smashing day of top notch music, games, food and drink that you and your favorite beau will not want to miss.<\/p>\n

Meet up: Klyde Warren Park
\nDate: Saturday, February 9th
\nMeet up time: 1:00 PM
\nStart time: 1:30 PM
\nDestination: Dallas Heritage Village
\nRSVP here
\nWe\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re terribly sorry for the change in date, however as a near substitute on February 17th, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re organizing a bicycle tour of Dallas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 finest craft breweries that have cropped up only in the last year or so.\u00c2\u00a0 This will be a…<\/p>\n

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Let the city know how you feel about a new proposed parking ordinance that could benefit Houston cyclists!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Chris Lockwood\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0BikeHouston
\nOne item on the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new proposal is to allow certain businesses to count parking for four bicycles equal to a single car parking space.<\/p>\n

Action-AlertHey BikeHouston fans, we need your help! The City is proposing changes to the parking ordinance and has recommended adding a bike parking requirement for new businesses. There…<\/p>\n

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Three Amigos<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPlano Bicycle Association
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\nThree members of the PBA old guard met on a sunny January day to test their cycling prowess.\u00c2\u00a0 With a combined age of 196, Alan, Chris, and Michael did right well!<\/p>\n

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Hornet mountain bike team preps for state championship<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Matt Bridges Item Correspondent
\nHUNTSVILLE \u00e2\u20ac\u201d While the MLK holiday meant a little R&R for some students, the Huntsville High School Mountain Biking Team strapped their gear on mid-morning for practice at Huntsville State Park.
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\nThe team practices weekly for the state mountain biking championship that will be held in Huntsville on May 5.<\/p>\n

The new team \u00e2\u20ac\u201d founded by Brad Didier in 2011 and composed of a men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s and women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s division \u00e2\u20ac\u201d has given students a…<\/p>\n

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

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70-degree night in TX. In January. So, of course, on the bike for some hill reps. http:\/\/t.co\/17fMV2cj<\/a><\/p>\n

— Kathy Vetter \u00f0\u0178\u2018\u00a9\u00f0\u0178\u008f\u00bc\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00f0\u0178\u2019\u00bb\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00f0\u0178\u008f\u00bc\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u20ac\u00ef\u00b8\u008f\u00f0\u0178\u0090\u00b6\u00f0\u0178\u00a5\u00be (@30bike) January 24, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n