{"id":20643,"date":"2013-03-12T23:33:52","date_gmt":"2013-03-13T04:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20643"},"modified":"2013-03-12T23:33:52","modified_gmt":"2013-03-13T04:33:52","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-12th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/03\/12\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-12th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 12th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/One-Dead-in-Arlington-Accident-197015381.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/One-Dead-in-Arlington-Accident-197015381.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Woman Cyclist Killed in Collision With Truck<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Elvira Sakmari\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.nbcdfw.com<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.nbcdfw.com\/images\/654%2A368\/ArlingtonBikeAccident031.jpg?resize=654%2C368\" width=\"654\" height=\"368\" \/><br \/>\nA woman on a bicycle was killed Monday when she was struck by a passing motorist along the 5900 block of West Pioneer Parkway in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>The woman, whose identity has not been revealed but is believed to be in her 40s, was riding her bicycle on the shoulder near The Oak Ridge School when police said she veered slightly into the&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.bikemag.com\/news\/video-singletrack-high-the-teaser\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=video-singletrack-high-the-teaser\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bikemag.com\/news\/video-singletrack-high-the-teaser\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=video-singletrack-high-the-teaser\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Video: Singletrack High\u00e2\u20ac\u201cThe Teaser &#8211; New movie chronicles impact of high-school cycling movement<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Bike Magazine<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Singletrack High - Teaser\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/45295483?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nA documentary showcasing the extraordinarily positive impacts of the high school cycling movement has begin its nationwide tour of the USA.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a close look at the National Interscholastic Cycling Association\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s (NICA) NorCal High School Cycling League, Singletrack High follows a diverse group of high school students through the 2012 mountain bike racing season.<\/p>\n<p>The national screening tour kicked off with a special screening on February 27 at the Specialized Bicycle Components Headquarters in Morgan Hill, California. That first screening will&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.peopleforbikes.org\/blog\/entry\/good_news_health_studies_show_bike_commuting_is_one_of_the_best_ways_to_sta\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.peopleforbikes.org\/blog\/entry\/good_news_health_studies_show_bike_commuting_is_one_of_the_best_ways_to_sta\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Good news: Studies show bike commuting is one of the best ways to stay healthy<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nPeople for Bikes Blog<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/peopleforbikes.org\/page\/-\/blog\/businesscommuter.jpg?resize=300%2C426\" width=\"300\" height=\"426\" \/><br \/>\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s always a pleasure when scientific studies confirm your own long-held opinions, especially when what you think flies in the face of all conventional wisdom.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, who knew that chocolate \u00c3\u00a9clairs and triple fudge caramel brownies actually contain fewer calories than a 12-ounce glass of skim milk? Or that every $1000 you spend on lavish vacations before the age of 65 will, over the long run, provide you with more retirement income than if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d stashed that same $1000 in&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/HoustonCyclingClub\/events\/108946562\/?a=ea1_grp&amp;rv=ea1&amp;_af_eid=108946562&amp;_af=event\" href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/HoustonCyclingClub\/events\/108946562\/?a=ea1_grp&amp;rv=ea1&amp;_af_eid=108946562&amp;_af=event\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Kingwood\/Humble Group Road Bike Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nHouston Cycling Club<br \/>\nSaturday, March 16, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00 AM<br \/>\nNorthpark Plaza Shopping Center Gazebo<br \/>\nUS59 I69 Northbound between Kingwood Drive and Northpark, Kingwood, TX (edit map)<br \/>\nWe will meet at the glass gazebo in front of Sears Hardware<\/p>\n<p>This is the first ride for Houston Cycling Club northeast members. The ride will be about 36 miles going north. The route is at this link&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/108949232\/?a=ea1_grp&amp;rv=ea1&amp;_af_eid=108949232&amp;_af=event\" href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/108949232\/?a=ea1_grp&amp;rv=ea1&amp;_af_eid=108949232&amp;_af=event\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>ARR April Club Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<br \/>\nSaturday, April 13, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00 AM<br \/>\nPace Bend Park<br \/>\n2011 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX (map)<br \/>\ndrive past Bathroom 11 and look for the ARR Banner<\/p>\n<p>This is the weekend before the big Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race &amp; MTB Festival so we are expecting lots of riders out to pre-ride the course. We&#8217;ll break into our ride groups as usual and then hit the trails. ARR will host a post ride lunch.<\/p>\n<p>CARPOOLING is strongly encouraged and everyone is invited to bring a dish to share. (Cookies, chips, &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/Charity-Bike-Ride-for-Fallen-Police-Officers-197578951.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/Charity-Bike-Ride-for-Fallen-Police-Officers-197578951.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Charity Bike Ride for Fallen Police Officers<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Marc Fein\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.nbcdfw.com<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.nbcdfw.com\/images\/654%2A368\/TeamTexasBikeRiders0312.jpg?resize=654%2C368\" width=\"654\" height=\"368\" \/><br \/>\nLast year, 165 police officers were killed in the line of duty, including 11 in Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Team Texas, a nonprofit organization of North Texas police officers and family members who help the families of fallen officers, is holding a charity bike ride in May.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a really good group of people who come together to honor officers who died in the line of duty and who died doing what they love,&#8221; Joann Jackson said.<\/p>\n<p>Road to Hope participants each ride for a fallen police officer in a physically demanding and&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.bikingindallas.com\/inaugural-greater-dallas-100\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bikingindallas.com\/inaugural-greater-dallas-100\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Inaugural Greater Dallas 100<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby The Announcer Guy\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking in Dallas<br \/>\nThis upcoming FREE bike ride is being Bikin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Mike and a few cohorts. Set your calendar for it.. this will be a unique one for Dallas! Be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the details:<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bikingindallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2013\/03\/GreaterDallas100Route-294x300.jpg?resize=294%2C300\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\nA FREE Bike Ride on May 19, 2013!<\/p>\n<p>Many cyclists in Dallas believe that the city is getting an unfair reputation as being unfriendly to bicycle riders. So, a handful of Dallas area cyclists are working on a new bike ride in the DFW metro area called the Greater Dallas 100.<\/p>\n<p>The Greater Dallas 100 will use a special format that does not have entry fees, a mass start or a finish line. Here is how it works: &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.brazoscyclists.org\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.brazoscyclists.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Brazos Valley Cyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n2013 The Monday &amp; Tuesday Night Social Rides have started up again for the 2013 season. This is the ultimate beginner-friendly ride. We do 15-20 miles at the pace of the slowest rider; the purpose is to ride and chat. Meet at 6:00 pm on the southern bridge on Technology Loop in TAMUs Research Park. A clear headlight, red taillight and a helmet are required equipment for participation in this ride. However, no fancy bike needed. More info&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The Saturday Flagpole Ride departs from the flagpole on the main quad of the Texas A&amp;M campus (about 250 meters east of the Albritton Bell Tower on Old Main Drive) at 8:45 am every Saturday. Helmets required. Beginners are&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/calendar\/event?eid=cWY2bjJmMXMxZmppaHZsZGw3YmFudDNiOWdfMjAxMzAzMTlUMjMxNTAwWiBzY290dGZyYW5rbGluQG0\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/calendar\/event?eid=cWY2bjJmMXMxZmppaHZsZGw3YmFudDNiOWdfMjAxMzAzMTlUMjMxNTAwWiBzY290dGZyYW5rbGluQG0\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>6:15 &#8211; Micro Steamer<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Scott Franklin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Corinth Cycling Club<br \/>\nWhen: Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:15pm to Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:15pm\u00c2\u00a0 CDT<br \/>\nWhere: 133 Garza Lane, Shady Shores, TX<br \/>\nEvent Status: confirmed<br \/>\nEvent Description: Steady pace group ride 18+ mph with no attacking. http:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/1046293<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/pedal-thru-pines.html\" href=\"http:\/\/roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/pedal-thru-pines.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Pedal Thru the Pines<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Roy and Christine\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Pedal Pushers<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Aru-3ZxqGm4\/UT-lCzawEoI\/AAAAAAAANNc\/Q61Ifux_q0w\/s400\/Pedal%2BThru%2Bthe%2BPines%2B005%2B-%2BCopy.JPG?resize=400%2C400\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;Pedal Thru the Pines was our first organized tour of the year. It was to be my inaugaration as the first &#8220;long&#8221; ride after I broke my hip back in October. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">My Stats on Shop Ride with Bicycle World \/ McAllen <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/pZHoWcCD9J\">http:\/\/t.co\/pZHoWcCD9J<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/311676976039600130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 13, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikenoob\/status\/311616750141718528<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BikeTexas supports SB 633 &amp; HB 200. | Houston can tranform utility easements into greenways <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/F8nw3kQKiR\">http:\/\/t.co\/F8nw3kQKiR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas\/status\/311605018102992897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Don&#39;t forget to check out all our weekly rides at <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Rih3nAyFIU\">http:\/\/t.co\/Rih3nAyFIU<\/a>. We love this time of year!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Peyton&#39;s Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PeytonsBikes\/status\/311595044677238784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Honor Ride Clay Hunt- Ft. Worth @ Billy Bob&#39;s Texas, Sun 4\/14 @ride_2_recovery <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/9NsQT2raH3\">http:\/\/t.co\/9NsQT2raH3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SOT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Vann Schaffner MD (@vannschaffner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vannschaffner\/status\/311453753389760512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pathfinders Fun Cycling \/ Bicyling of Flower Mound \/ North Texas&#39;s Facebook Wall 2013-03-12 08:59:28 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/uNyd3yJ24s\">http:\/\/t.co\/uNyd3yJ24s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FloMoTX.com (@FloMoTXeditor) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FloMoTXeditor\/status\/311504292714536962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Coming up this weekend for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATCRacingTeam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ATCRacingTeam<\/a> is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fayettevilleSR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@fayettevilleSR<\/a>, our favorite stage race. Time to show off the TT skills <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/ENxap45rEm\">pic.twitter.com\/ENxap45rEm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATCRacingTeam\/status\/311568536558514176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBQ44\/status\/311548570899714050<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/JuliaBikes\/status\/311545571452256257<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/davidbarrettmtb\/status\/311522359272173569<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This image of my teammate, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HOLLANDRACERS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HOLLANDRACERS<\/a>, and the hurt he is laying down is too good not to share. Wow. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/oO1Z3fK1KX\">pic.twitter.com\/oO1Z3fK1KX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasCX\/status\/311518295662657536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NEWS AT HOLLAND RACING <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/mWMVoq6wjv\">http:\/\/t.co\/mWMVoq6wjv<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/wogGmaP0NO\">http:\/\/t.co\/wogGmaP0NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HOLLANDRACERS\/status\/311506048798302208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Another sad story for Texas cyclists. | Woman Cyclist Killed in Collision With Truck <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/uNQOO0IgjW\">http:\/\/t.co\/uNQOO0IgjW<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCDFW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@nbcdfw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas\/status\/311492030763253760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Final 2013 Houston Team Captain meeting Wed. March 20 at 6pm downtown at Hess. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BPMS150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BPMS150<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMS150\/status\/311482225281626112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series kicks off this Thursday with the Brad Houston Gran Prix Loop clockwise up the&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/NctIIyIGse\">http:\/\/t.co\/NctIIyIGse<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries\/status\/311475763562029057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Early Packet Pick-up times.  Make it easier on yourself! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/TvICQOqrve\">http:\/\/t.co\/TvICQOqrve<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bikesport (@BikesportTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikesportTX\/status\/311470788400250881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Morning Beach Cruise. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/OAReUCgvIQ\">http:\/\/t.co\/OAReUCgvIQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MHS (@SCHRODERTWEETS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SCHRODERTWEETS\/status\/311465352540348416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/dkcholo\/status\/311349713955872768<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Woman Cyclist Killed in Collision With Truck By Elvira Sakmari\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.nbcdfw.com A woman on a bicycle was killed Monday when she was struck by a passing motorist along the 5900 block of West Pioneer Parkway in Arlington. 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