{"id":20768,"date":"2013-03-24T23:53:11","date_gmt":"2013-03-25T04:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20768"},"modified":"2013-03-24T23:53:11","modified_gmt":"2013-03-25T04:53:11","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-24th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/03\/24\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-24th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 24th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2DC8otNq0T8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2DC8otNq0T8\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>2013 Bent Wheel Bash &#8211; Buck Creek Trails &#8211; Abilene, Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Cooper Sellers<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2013 Bent Wheel Bash - Buck Creek Trails - Abilene, Texas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2DC8otNq0T8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nMarch 17, 2013 &#8211; Bent Wheel Bash is held at Buck Creek Trails, just north of Abilene, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>The 2013 route was changed dramatically from the Fall 2012 route, with much less elevation change, much less technical features, and more of a wide open hammerfest. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e31eweg6bgg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e31eweg6bgg\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Mellow Johnny&#8217;s Classic &#8211; 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Cooper Sellers<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mellow Johnny&#039;s Classic - 2013\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e31eweg6bgg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nMarch 2, 2013 &#8211; Mellow Johnny&#8217;s Classic is held at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch, a great trail and race venue near Johnson City, Texas. The course has some technical aspects, a couple of good (for Texas) climbs and some great riding.<\/p>\n<p>My first MTB race was on this course 1 year ago. Through a lot of riding and training, I&#8217;ve come a long way from finishing 32nd of 52 last year. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/turnincranks.com\/madrone-trail\/\" href=\"http:\/\/turnincranks.com\/madrone-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Madrone Trail<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nfrom Turnin&#8217; Cranks<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turnincranks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_20130323_110651-e1364073777994-427x570.jpg?resize=427%2C570\" width=\"427\" height=\"570\" \/><br \/>\nDue to circumstances surrounding kiddos, dance conventions and babysitting, I found myself in the position of being in San Marcos, Texas with a couple of hours to get away from it all. After hunting around and asking for tips, I settled on heading out to the Madrone Trail at Canyon Lake Park.<br \/>\nThe day was cloudy and cool. Temps were around 51F. I met up with a fellow Bike Mojo rider and we hit up the trail for a&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.austinridgeriders.com\/event\/walnut-wednesday-workday-2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.austinridgeriders.com\/event\/walnut-wednesday-workday-2\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Walnut Wednesday Workday<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nfrom Austin Ridge Riders &#8211; Keep Austin Knobby by Il Pirate<br \/>\nWednesday, April 10, 2013 &#8211; 17:30<br \/>\nWe will be conducting a Walnut Wednesday Workday on Wednesday April 10th from 5:30PM til dark.<br \/>\nIf you cannot meet us on the western edge of the parking lot, we will be working at the bottom of the Powerline Hill repairing erosion and improving sight lines at the bottom of the trail.<br \/>\nIf you would like to help, please bring gloves, shovels, and loppers.<br \/>\nWe will have electronic waivers for all to sign and check in.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.bikeforums.net\/showthread.php\/879629-Big-Bend-second-thoughts?p=15427367#post15427367\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bikeforums.net\/showthread.php\/879629-Big-Bend-second-thoughts?p=15427367#post15427367\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Big Bend second thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nfrom Bike Forums by raybo<br \/>\nIt is less than a month before I leave on my next bike tour and I am having second thoughts about the destination I&#8217;ve chosen.<\/p>\n<p>At present, I am planning on flying into Midland, TX, busing over to Alpine and then ride a loop down to Big Bend National Park and then back to Alpine (bus, plane back home) via the Rio Grande, Presidio, and Marfa. Since I will be riding in late April, I assume the temperatures will be in the 80s or higher and there could be some vicious wind. I look everyday at the Alpine forecast and there is always wind, usually 20+ MPH. Usually it is from the SW, where Big Bend is relative to Alpine. Though, since it is a loop, one direction&#8217;s headwind is another&#8217;s tailwind.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been thinking that this is a ride to do earlier in the year and wondering if a ride from, say, Austin to New Orleans would be any better. Or, for that matter, from Midland to&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/www.austincycling.org\/node\/3509\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincycling.org\/node\/3509\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>FIRST FRIDAY RIDE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nfrom Austin Cycling Association by onefiftyfour<br \/>\nFIRST FRIDAY RIDE<br \/>\nApril 5, 2013 at 6:30 pm<br \/>\nCapitol Building<br \/>\n(End of the Walkway near 11th Street \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Look for Group of Cyclists)<\/p>\n<p>This month\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s FIRST FRIDAY ride is on April 5, 2013 and will begin at the Capitol Building at 6:30pm for a no drop easy 9 mile bike ride that will end at East Side Pedal Pushers. The First Friday ride is intended for&#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\">Lots of great racing these past 2 weeks from our teammates at Fayetteville, the Driveway, Waco and Double Lake&#8230;. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/5YpTYCJqWW\">http:\/\/t.co\/5YpTYCJqWW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cross Houston (@crosshouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/crosshouston\/status\/316011425015406593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 25, 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\">Nice Action shot taken during the race.. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Isk8jzPQQu\">pic.twitter.com\/Isk8jzPQQu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/315957792211079168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">Stats on 6 Hour Mountain Bike Race in Brownsville, Texas. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/nkDx2Mzf8s\">http:\/\/t.co\/nkDx2Mzf8s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/315954012535017472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">Thx <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AISD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AISD<\/a> &amp; Rosedale supporters!Mission accomplished! The thrill of victory after 2:52:02. Principal Dickey cheered us at the finish line!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dr. Paul Cruz (@AISDSupt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AISDSupt\/status\/315513459209023488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 23, 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\">62 mile prep. I&#39;m the only one not wearing a helmet. :\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rosedaleride?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rosedaleride<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/atx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#atx<\/a> @ Rosedale Ride 2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/WmXUJKKrEY\">http:\/\/t.co\/WmXUJKKrEY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Michael Hernandez (@iamhumanperson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamhumanperson\/status\/315456060863414274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 23, 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\">I rode 6.71 mi with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mapmyride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MapMyRide<\/a>.  Check out my route in Houston! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/A2vjcoBvDA\">http:\/\/t.co\/A2vjcoBvDA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daisy (@dais98) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dais98\/status\/315931428913283074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">Sunday Ride <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/trail?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#trail<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/houston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#houston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/fox?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#fox<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/urge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#urge<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/chromag?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#chromag<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mtb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mtb<\/a> @ Memorial Park 3 Mile Trail <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/xOd9Y1P3FX\">http:\/\/t.co\/xOd9Y1P3FX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dennis Angeris (@dnis88) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dnis88\/status\/315940254718767104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">HELLO, AUSTIN! Dr. Talia McCray of The University of Texas at Austin is conducting a study on cycling in the Af\/Am&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/WKR4SSwxyf\">http:\/\/t.co\/WKR4SSwxyf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Red, Bike and Green (@redbikegreen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/redbikegreen\/status\/315895638858530817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">Read about two April rides including Fort Worth to support injured veterans <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/JxqU5n9o3r\">http:\/\/t.co\/JxqU5n9o3r<\/a> one originates in San Antonio <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/One_Bell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@one_bell<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing\/status\/315943847593115648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\/thejurgy\/status\/315942181359734784<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fantastic weekend with Texas High School Mountain Bike Racing and everyone else who came out! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/qX9ni4fIbg\">http:\/\/t.co\/qX9ni4fIbg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RPRTexas\/status\/315935278927855616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">Tried Mount Lakeway trail, part of the canyonlands in lakeway.   Holy Crap, nonstop switchbacks, epic.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; AustinCyclist (@AustinCyclist) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinCyclist\/status\/315933825228226560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\/FtWMntBikers\/status\/315927597471125505<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/FtWMntBikers\/status\/315922489832267776<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">How do you like the new <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Pumpkinator?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Pumpkinator<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SaintArnold?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SaintArnold<\/a> jersey for the @BPMS150 Sat April 20th. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/v3PtJwOlAr\">pic.twitter.com\/v3PtJwOlAr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Anthony Yanez (@AnthonyNBCLA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnthonyNBCLA\/status\/315900857751314432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">A list of the 5 Biggest \/ toughest hills, climbs etc in Texas. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/3hnvHl4wvj\">http:\/\/t.co\/3hnvHl4wvj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMTBtrails\/status\/315913658230251520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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=\"da\" dir=\"ltr\">P\/1\/2 Omnium Results <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WacoOmni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WacoOmni<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/GQ8TGXQSQo\">pic.twitter.com\/GQ8TGXQSQo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/315885000593645569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">P12 circuit race results <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WacoOmni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WacoOmni<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/f4QThgDWN4\">pic.twitter.com\/f4QThgDWN4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/315884399411478531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">Photo: Bryan looked pretty adorable in his black wooly unitard this morning. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/EYSWCXQOLF\">http:\/\/t.co\/EYSWCXQOLF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Trinity Bicycles (@trinitybicycles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/trinitybicycles\/status\/315879387423723521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">Huntsville High Mountain Bike Team girls in the shoot for the first race of the day with Texas High School&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/eZEBqgdnoZ\">http:\/\/t.co\/eZEBqgdnoZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RPRTexas\/status\/315844551665389568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">Riding into a 30 mph headwind.  I&#39;m out of gears.  Feels like 15% grade.  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/fb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#fb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jeff C. (@331miles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/331miles\/status\/315819154554900481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 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\">Chilly but fun ride to support the Rosedale School. Way to go <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AISDSupt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AISDSupt<\/a>! Thanks <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jackandadams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jackandadams<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Michelle Wallis (@michellekwallis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/michellekwallis\/status\/315537192808247296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 23, 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\">I do believe I might be a little crazy. The wind is blowing 20+ mph and I&#39;m riding 75 in Bluebonnet Express.  <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/8MemHI0jrN\">http:\/\/t.co\/8MemHI0jrN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tiffany Craig KHOU (@TiffanyKHOU) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TiffanyKHOU\/status\/315806021941604352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 24, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2013 Bent Wheel Bash &#8211; Buck Creek Trails &#8211; Abilene, Texas by Cooper Sellers March 17, 2013 &#8211; Bent Wheel Bash is held at Buck Creek Trails, just north of Abilene, Texas. 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