{"id":20928,"date":"2013-04-07T23:11:50","date_gmt":"2013-04-08T04:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20928"},"modified":"2013-04-07T23:11:50","modified_gmt":"2013-04-08T04:11:50","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-april-7th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/04\/07\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-april-7th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 7th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flat Creek Crossing Ride Pics – 4-6-13<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustinBike.com
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\nEven though we had a bit of rain this week, the trails were in good shape and we were able to get 2 laps completed in the morning with a little grilling in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

A light showing from the San Antonio crowd.\u00c2\u00a0 As a matter of fact, there was very little chatter except “I’m gonna give him a little more space, I don’t trust small block 8’s.”\u00c2\u00a0 Funny, the 26er with…<\/p>\n

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ARR April Club Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nSaturday, April 13, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00 AM
\nPace Bend Park
\n2011 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX (map)
\ndrive past Bathroom 11 and look for the ARR Banner<\/p>\n

This is the weekend before the big Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race & MTB Festival so we are expecting lots of riders out to pre-ride the course. We’ll break into our ride groups as usual and then hit the trails. ARR will host a post ride lunch.<\/p>\n

CARPOOLING is strongly encouraged and everyone is invited to bring a dish to share. (Cookies, chips, dips, salads, fruit, drinks, ICE!!)<\/p>\n

We will set up the picnic area north of the Main Trail head on Grisham Trail and…<\/p>\n

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Mayor & Council Survey \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Amir Omar<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Richardson sent a questionnaire to all of the Mayor and City Council candidates for the May municipal elections. We requested this information not to make an endorsement, but to gather knowledge of where the candidates stand on bicycling issues and provide this information as a service to our members. We will publish all responses here on the BFR blog.<\/p>\n

The first response we have received to date comes from current Place 7 council member and mayoral candidate Amir Omar:
\n1: Do you (and your family) ride a bicycle on Richardson roads or trails? For what purposes do you ride?<\/p>\n

Amir Omar: Although I am primarily a runner, I do ride my Cannondale hybrid on streets and trails from time to time. The primary reason I ride is either as cross training or as an…<\/p>\n

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Corinth Cycling Group Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSat, April 20, 8am \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 11am
\nWeekly on Saturday
\nWhere\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Ronny Crownover Middle School
\nDescription\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Corinth Cycling Saturday morning group rides.<\/p>\n

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Spokes N Spurs<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPedal Pushers
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\nIt was a cold, dark, stormy night–no, it was a cold, cloudy day as Brian, Christine, and I prepared for the Spirit Reins Ranch ride called Spokes N Spurs.
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\n…Close to starting time, we began to line up. The announcer stated that over 900 riders had registered and they expected the final count to be a record 1,000 riders. …<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Rides and Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Wheelmen<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 4\/13: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0La Vernia-Floresville Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, 4\/14: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Krueger Canyon-River Road Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\u00c2\u00a0ATC Racing Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nWheelBrothers
\n1. Who founded the club and how did it come to life?
\nOwners and friends of Austin Tri-Cyclist came together in 2012 to found the women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s racing team Snapple-ATC Racing, co-sponsored by the Snapple Triathlon Team. In 2013, the team was renamed ATC Racing and now includes a men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s road team and triathlon team in addition to the women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s road team.<\/p>\n

2. What is your cycling club\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mission?
\nThe members of ATC Racing are dedicated to growing the sports of road cycling and triathlon through competition and volunteering. The women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s road team is particularly focused on improving the quality and…<\/p>\n

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

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RT @r_vantine<\/a> Spectators on today's ride. #ride<\/a> #westtexas<\/a> #texas<\/a> #donkey<\/a> #wildwest<\/a> #cycling<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/T9P7NbA4uD<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/BMD3yqB0SR<\/a><\/p>\n

— Sam (@ukcycles) April 8, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n