{"id":20262,"date":"2013-02-13T23:42:31","date_gmt":"2013-02-14T05:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20262"},"modified":"2013-02-13T23:42:31","modified_gmt":"2013-02-14T05:42:31","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-february-13th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/02\/13\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-february-13th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 13th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weekly Road Bike Ride-Medium\/Fast Paced<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Cycling Club
\nMonday, February 18, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:30 PM
\nTerry Hershey Park
\n15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (map)
\nLook for silver Nissan Titan . Robert Hopper [masked]<\/p>\n

This is a weekly road bike ride.\u00c2\u00a0 The total distance will be between 20-23 miles.\u00c2\u00a0 The ride is a straight shot to Katy’s Fry Rd on a well paved path.\u00c2\u00a0 No need to worry about red lights or traffic because there aren’t any.\u00c2\u00a0 The pace will be 18 + mph.
\nDon’t like pulling?\u00c2\u00a0 No problem, just draft and enjoy the ride!
\nC’mon out and join us ! …<\/p>\n

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Tuesday: Intermediate\/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Cycling Club
\nTuesday, February 19, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:15 PM
\n15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (map)
\nLook for group and ask if it’s us! call me, Jeff @ [masked] if you have any questions or are going to be late.<\/p>\n

This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube\/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. Wheels rolling by 6:30! See you there…<\/p>\n

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Mount Lakeway Workday – 2-17-13<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Mr Bacon Jr \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0AustinBike.com
\nMount Lakeway workday! This Sunday, February 17th, from 1-5PM. Meet on Trophy Drive at the trailhead if you want motorized transport out. Or ride your bike to the top and meet us there. Bring gloves, water, and post work refreshments.<\/p>\n

We think we will be all the way down the backside of Mount Lakeway with a good turnout, so come out and help build one of the best trails in Austin!<\/p>\n

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New Austin Bike Skills Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby John\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0AustinBike.com
\nNo, not mine, the city of Austin’s park.<\/p>\n

Interested?\u00c2\u00a0 Then get involved.\u00c2\u00a0 There are a lot of people working to help make this dream a reality, so if you’d like to see this happen, click here to learn more: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/home.php?filter=lf#!\/AustinBikePark<\/p>\n

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How much protection from liability do they need?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Charles Kuffner\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Off the Kuff
\nThe electricity industry is among the biggest of the big spenders on lobbying the Texas legislature. So when bills are introduced giving the industry extraordinary protection from law suits, you can bet somebody\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going to cry foul.
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\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a very unusual bill,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Andrew Wheat at Texans for Public Justice, a corporate watchdog group in Austin.<\/p>\n

Wheat\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s talking about HB 404, introduced by a Republican representative from Houston, Sarah Davis. The bill is almost identical to HB 258 introduced by fellow Republican from Houston, Jim Murphy.<\/p>\n

Both lawmakers say their bills are to allow the construction of hike and bike trails in Harris County on utility-owned rights-of-way, those big ribbons of green that cut across cities. Though primarily for the tall transmission line towers, the rights-of-way would make perfect places to build trails. (Houston voters recently approved…<\/p>\n

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Bike shops ride westside cycling trend<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Lindsey Peyton\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.chron.com
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\nMore west Houston residents are opting to leave the car in the garage and reach for a bike, and that makes an opportunity for several local shops dedicated to meeting the needs of local cyclists.<\/p>\n

The store owners, often bicycle enthusiasts as well as entrepreneurs, closely follow trends in a business they find both tough and rewarding. They know that success depends on a passion for cycling – and that a few years’ experience in the business does…<\/p>\n

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Schlumberger Cycling Club 2013 Sealy Training Ride by et al<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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Walnut Creek Workday Sat, March 2nd 9:00AM to 2:00PM<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nSaturday, March 2, 2013 – 09:00 – 14:00
\nWhat: Walnut Creek Workday
\nWhere: Meet at 9:00AM at western edge of the parking lot. There will be waivers there, and at the worksite.
\nWhat to bring: Gloves, shovels, and water
\nWhat we will be doing: If you miss us at the parking lot, we will be at the ROOT DROP to fix the erosion and return this back to its original form, as well as shore up the banks to minimize future erosion. We will also be working on the opposite side to fix the erosion…<\/p>\n

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Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nFat Tire Festival
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Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hams Cycles is a team of 31 riders who are inspired by those living with MS. They will ride the #BPMS150<\/a> on single speed\/fixed gear bikes!<\/p>\n

— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 14, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n