{"id":20303,"date":"2013-02-16T23:44:27","date_gmt":"2013-02-17T05:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20303"},"modified":"2013-02-16T23:46:50","modified_gmt":"2013-02-17T05:46:50","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-february-16th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/02\/16\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-february-16th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cycling across the U.S.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPortland, ME to Portland, OR in 210 Days
\nOctober 14th 2012 – Till completed
\nIn early 2012 Chris ran across the U.S. becoming the 30th individual to run solo across the U.S.. In October of 2012 (the same year), Chris began an attempt to become the first person to run TWICE within 12 consecutive months across the U.S.. That run fell short 1,000 miles in due to knee issues and instead of stopping, Chris is finishing the…<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feb. 12, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nBeaumont, TX<\/span><\/td>\n37.6<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 13, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nLiberty, TX<\/span><\/td>\n41.3<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 14, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nHouston, TX<\/span><\/td>\n38.6<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 15, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nBrookshire, TX<\/span><\/td>\n40.1<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 16, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nColumbus, TX<\/span><\/td>\n40.9<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 17, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nFlatonia, TX<\/span><\/td>\n33.2<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 18, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nLuling, TX<\/span><\/td>\n34.3<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 19, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nNew Braunfels, TX<\/span><\/td>\n31.8<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 20, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nBoerne, TX<\/span><\/td>\n43.8<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 21, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nKerrville, TX<\/span><\/td>\n41.9<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 22, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nE. Junction, TX<\/span><\/td>\n37.3<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 23, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nW. Juntion, TX<\/span><\/td>\n25.6<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 24, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nSonora, TX<\/span><\/td>\n42.3<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 25, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nOzona, TX<\/span><\/td>\n37.2<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 26, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nIraan, TX<\/span><\/td>\n51.1<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 27, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nE. Fort Stockton, TX<\/span><\/td>\n26.4<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb. 28, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nFort Stockton, TX<\/span><\/td>\n38.5<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar. 01, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nBalmorhea, TX<\/span><\/td>\n49.9<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar. 02, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nE. Vanhorn, TX<\/span><\/td>\n49<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar. 03, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nVanHorn, TX<\/span><\/td>\n20.3<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar. 04, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nSierra Blanca, TX<\/span><\/td>\n31.5<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar. 05, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nFort Hancock, TX<\/span><\/td>\n33.5<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar. 06, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nClint, TX<\/span><\/td>\n32.1<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar. 07, 2013<\/span><\/td>\nEl Paso, TX<\/span><\/td>\n29.3<\/span><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Houston SpinStart 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\ngcca.com
\nHouston SpinStart 2013 provides an opportunity for kids between the ages of 7-14 to participate in group rides. This year the program will include three organized rides designed to help kids feel confident and safe on their bicycles, and showcase some of Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s best cycling pathways.
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\nGoals of the program:
\nIntroduce kids to both recreational and competitive cycling
\nHighlight the fun and supportive atmosphere of group rides
\nReinforce safe riding practices
\nProvide an activity in which parents can participate with their children
\nExpose Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike trail system<\/p>\n

Details of the rides:
\nDates for the rides are March 10, April 14, and May 5…<\/p>\n

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

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Saw lots of great riders at the mountain bike races today. Way to go all of you! #cycling<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/hmIdWt8G<\/a><\/p>\n

— Waco Bicycle Club (@WacoBikeClub) February 17, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n