{"id":20506,"date":"2013-03-02T22:39:50","date_gmt":"2013-03-03T04:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20506"},"modified":"2013-03-02T22:39:50","modified_gmt":"2013-03-03T04:39:50","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-2nd-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/03\/02\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-2nd-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 2nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cyclists in Suits – Bus from D\/FW March 25<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby jril\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Forums
\nFor DFW cyclists who want to attend Cyclists in Suits in Austin on March 25 and meet with lawmakers to discuss issues that impact cycling, there will be a bus leaving from Ft. Worth and another one from Richardson. For $30 per person, you get a round trip ride on the luxury coach bus, plus breakfast and coffee.<\/p>\n

Facebook event is here: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/4335…all_view=posts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

And registration page here: http:\/\/www.bikedfw.org\/cyclists_in_suits<\/a><\/p>\n

“Every two years in Texas, we get a unique opportunity to talk about cycling with people who can make a…<\/p>\n

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2013 Mellow Johnny\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Classic results<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby VeloNews.com
\nMen
\n1. Daniel McConnell, Trek Factory Racing, 1:30:24
\n2. Jeremiah Bishop, Sho-Air-Cannondale, 1:30:26
\n3. Todd Wells, Specialized Racing, 1:30:57
\n4. Derek Zandstra, Scott-3 Rox Racing, 1:31:11
\n5. Cameron Jette, 01:34:06
\n6. Sam Schultz, Trek Factory Racing, 1:34:28
\n7. Ryan Woodall, Top Gear Bicycles, 1:34:49
\n8. Zackary Valdez, Whole Athlete-Specialized, 1:35:21 …<\/p>\n

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Pedal Thru The Pines – March 9th<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Cycling Association
\nNext weekend is a great ride that goes through Bastrop and Buescher State Parks.\u00c2\u00a0 Pedal Thru The Pines benefits the Family Crisis Center in Bastrop. Riders this year will get to see how the pine forest is starting to come back from the devastating fires in Bastrop.\u00c2\u00a0 You can choose your route: 17 miles, 27 miles, 47 miles, or 62 miles.<\/p>\n

There are well stocked rest stops, friendly volunteers and a top notch…<\/p>\n

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Richardson City Council Awards Bid for Central Trail Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby dickdavid\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Friendly Richardson
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\nThe City Council on Monday awarded a bid of $3.4 million to Ed Bell Construction Company to extend the Central Trail 1.9 miles from the Arapaho Road DART Station to the southern city limit. Construction of the 10-foot wide concrete multiuse trail is expected to begin in April and last for about one year.<\/p>\n

The $4 million project is funded through Dallas County and the City of Richardson\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 2010 Bond Program. The lowest bid to construct the trail came in about $400,000 over budget, so the City removed some amenities such as irrigation systems, landscaping, and benches to be…<\/p>\n

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Scott & White Community Cycling Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nWeekly Ride Schedule
\nTuesdays
\n6 p.m. – Lions Park, Temple
\nThursdays
\n6 p.m. – Lions Park, Temple
\nSaturdays
\n7 a.m. – Lions Park, Temple…<\/p>\n

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Iowa men plan 3,000 bike trip across the country<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwcfcourier.com
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\nINDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Some guys of a certain age get fed up browsing the daily obituaries with a sense of creeping dread.<\/p>\n

Their peers begin to pop up with alarming frequency in one “courageous battle with cancer” or “passed away peacefully” entry after another.<\/p>\n

So finally they decide to stop daydreaming about a bucket list and leap headlong into the top item.<\/p>\n

That’s more or less how Roger Netsch found himself on the eve of a 3,000-mile, cross-country…<\/p>\n

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

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Great to see Centenary College get their first collegiate win today! Congrats guys.<\/p>\n

— The SCCCC (@SCCCC) March 3, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n