{"id":20290,"date":"2013-02-16T00:24:18","date_gmt":"2013-02-16T06:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20290"},"modified":"2013-02-16T00:24:18","modified_gmt":"2013-02-16T06:24:18","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-february-15th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/02\/16\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-february-15th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup February 15th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Riding our bikes into the sunset<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Kathleen\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 bicyclesoutbackracing.net
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\nBefore we began dating, we spent a lot of time together.\u00c2\u00a0 Our worlds came together for the first time when Matt began working at the Blinn College Learning Center with me.\u00c2\u00a0 We sat behind the help desk together waiting to offer students help with their schoolwork.\u00c2\u00a0 Our…<\/p>\n

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Bicycle Brewery Tour, February 17th<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Oak Cliff
\nWe all know that beer and bicycles fit like mustard and hot dogs.\u00c2\u00a0 It just feels right!\u00c2\u00a0 So, now that Dallas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 craft brewery scene is exploding and opening up new…<\/p>\n

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HBC Around The Loop Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Bicycle Club
\nSunday February 17, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00AM
\nThis is a challenging in-town ride similar to the Urban Challenge Rides, but farther. We’ll be circling the city near or outside Loop 610. Experience the many faces of Houston and see the downtown skyline from every angle. This is a leader led ride, but you should be able to maintain a 14 to 16 mph pace with three rest stops along the way.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe February edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available for download from the newsletters page. This month’s edition includes the following:
\nFresh DATES
\nUpcoming Rides
\nBen Wheeler Ride
\nSouthwest Tandem Rally
\nA Cycling Tip
\nRide Report
\nChristmas Lights Ride
\nDATES Annual Dinner and Meeting
\nCalling All Potential Ride Leaders
\nDATES Rides & Activities<\/p>\n

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Adopt a Highway \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Community Service Day<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHill Country Bicycle Touring Club
\nSaturday, March 16th:\u00c2\u00a0 Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the entrance to Government Canyon State Natural Area on Galm Road.\u00c2\u00a0 Bring your family and friends for our litter pickup along two miles of Galm Road.\u00c2\u00a0 Remember to wear long pants, sturdy shoes and your yellow volunteer HCBTC T-shirt.\u00c2\u00a0 If you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have…<\/p>\n

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The Racing Post February Edition<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nFeatures
\n4 FCS Cycling Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Elite Team
\n8 A Picture, A Story
\n11 Team Focus: River City Market Racing
\n13 Product Review: Look Keo Flex
\n16 Wedded Cycling
\n18 Product Review: Swiftwick Socks
\n19 MSU\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Sam Croft
\n21 Texas CX Championships
\n24 My Winter Break
\n26 The Mindset of a Winner
\n29 First Race: Gettin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Ready
\n30 Off Road Series in Texas
\n32 Your First Rally
\n34 Palo Pinto NYD Ride
\n35 One year of racing with the Watt Posse
\n39 Ride Preview: Tour Dallas \/ Race Dallas
\n42 Good Bye Bob Pfarr, Jr.
\n43 Team Focus: Fiat of McKinney \/ Bicycles Plus Masters Team
\n46 Product Review: Fiat 500
\nRegulars
\n2 Plan Your Road Trip
\n6 West Texas Wind
\n9 RBM Raly Report
\n10 Tales From The Track
\n11 Tri-Talk
\n12 The View From Back Here
\n14 Scholastic Cycling Update – Q & A
\n20 Love Your Ride
\n22 Coach Speak
\n25 Mileage Junkie
\n33 Girlfriend Rider
\n36 Think!Fiance ~ Preparation = Reward
\n38 RBM\u00c2\u00a0 What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s New At The Shop
\n40 Junior Spotlight
\n44 Gear Girl<\/p>\n

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Texans Take on the World<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nTexas was well represented in Louisville at Cyclocross Worlds!
\nPhoto courtesy of Lee McDaniel.<\/p>\n

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Hike-and-bike trail users asked to share memories<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Fit City
\nLongest run? First kiss? Bike ride with your grandad?<\/p>\n

Users of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail are encouraged to jot down their memories of the 10-mile trail around Lady Bird Lake on a 35-foot board that will be temporarily installed on the north side of the river, just south of the YMCA. …<\/p>\n

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Cyclists in Suits<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPosted by Marc Mumby\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0BikeDFW.org
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\nEvery two years in Texas, we get a unique opportunity to talk about cycling with people who can make a difference.<\/p>\n

Save the date, take the day off and take a road trip with a bunch of friends to Austin to participate in your democracy. You’ll meet the people that represent you and, most importantly, let them know that you think more effort to accommodate bicycling is important for the future of your community and…<\/p>\n

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Fredericksburg Cyclists Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nA Ride Captian’s Note To Newer Riders<\/p>\n

The other day I sent out an email announcing the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153No Drop\u00e2\u20ac\u009d rides will begin the first weekend of April 2013 with Phil English leading that group.\u00c2\u00a0 That email generated a lot of response from some new riders and one question came up I wanted to answer for everyone. The question was, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What do I do when I show up for my first club ride?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

I had that very question in mind before my first ride.\u00c2\u00a0 Now, when I get…<\/p>\n

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

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The #cycling<\/a> jerseys I designed for the sxsw staff came in! #sxsw<\/a> #austin<\/a> #texas<\/a> #design<\/a> #bicycle<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/HMix7QMC<\/a><\/p>\n

— Bobby Dixon (@klctve) February 16, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n