{"id":21028,"date":"2013-04-16T23:44:20","date_gmt":"2013-04-17T04:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=21028"},"modified":"2013-04-16T23:44:20","modified_gmt":"2013-04-17T04:44:20","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-april-16th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/04\/16\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-april-16th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup April 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cyclist killed on trail identified<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTIMES RECORD NEWS
\nWICHITA FALLS \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A bicyclist killed in an accident on the biking trail near Lake Wichita Monday morning has been identified. Police said the victim was John Fonville, 70. …<\/p>\n

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Your complete forecast for this weekend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s BP MS 150 bike<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nThe two-day, 180-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin begins Saturday morning. As a bike rider, I recognize the big concerns are always going to be, first and foremost, wind and then rain.<\/p>\n

The BP MS 150 is actually 180 miles long.
\nSo what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the outlook for this weekend? It looks really nice in the wake of a cold front, says Fred Schmude, a forecaster with ImpactWeather. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s his detailed overview of what to expect this weekend.<\/p>\n

SATURDAY
\nOverview: Mostly clear and mild after a…<\/p>\n

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STOLEN BIKES: 2 Trek 7.2s from 75208<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Oak Cliff<\/p>\n

1) Trek 7.2 FX; Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 17? frame
\nMaroon\/red color
\nSerial #: WTU220C9231G<\/p>\n

2) Trek 7.2; Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 17.5? frame
\nMatte black color
\nSerial #: WTU245C6530G<\/p>\n

Bikes belong to Emily H. and were stolen from a garage on South Windomere in North Oak Cliff (75208) on Monday night April 15, 2013.\u00c2\u00a0 Police report was filed.\u00c2\u00a0 If you FIND a stolen bike please lock securely with your u-lock and call police! …<\/p>\n

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Riding 24\/7<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Anne Gorman\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0BikeTexas.org
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\nLiam Musgrove, a 27 year-old Houstonian, expresses his love of cycling by offering a whole new level of convenience and luxury to Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most dense urban neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Clutch Delivery, the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first full-service bicycle delivery company, rides around the clock to provide the most time-savvy individuals with what they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d like to have, be it to-go food, groceries, farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 market items, prescriptions or normal courier packages. Clutch Delivery was built out of Liam\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s commitment to pedal power as a way to…<\/p>\n

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Allen Family Bike Day<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPlano Bicycle Association
\nThe City of Allen is hosting a family bike day on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am to noon and we need some volunteers.<\/p>\n

The Edge Visitor Center and Skatepark parking lot
\n201 E. St. Mary Street
\nAllen, Texas 75013…<\/p>\n

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Bike Sharing Will Roll Out Monday<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Eric Griffey\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.fwweekly.com
\nNext Monday is Earth Day, and Fort Worth will celebrate by launching the Fort Worth B-Cycle, the first bike sharing system in North Texas.<\/p>\n

The program boasts a fleet of 300 rent-a-bikes at 30 different docking stations scattered throughout Downtown, the Near Southside, and the Cultural District.<\/p>\n

The bike sharing program is the next step in the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s effort to promote cycling as a viable form of alternative transportation. Monday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s launch will be the culmination of years of planning. The effort…<\/p>\n

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Please Forgive Us, Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nbikeamazingstreet.tumblr.com
\nSorry Texas. We apologize for our previous review. Partial user error. We found some lovely roads between Houston and Austin today.
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\nMost of our 100+ miles today was pleasantly hilly and lined with picturesque ranches, with at least one over the top awesome gas station along the way. …<\/p>\n

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Couple bikes across country for breast cancer awareness<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Amanda Ross\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0The University Star
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\nA Texas State couple will make a trip spanning three states and thousands of miles to raise breast cancer awareness\u00e2\u20ac\u201dall with their dog in tow.<\/p>\n

Students Julie and Matt Swallow, both 28, are planning a bicycle tour of the West Coast of North America with their dog, Jet, to raise money for cancer research.<\/p>\n

The Swallows are looking for sponsors for their trip and have set their fundraising goal at $25,000. All money raised for the trip will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Sponsorship of the tour is provided through various organizations, businesses and…<\/p>\n

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Heart of Texas Bike Ride set May 4<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.gosanangelo.com
\nThe Brady High School Interact Club will host the Heart of Texas Bike Ride on May 4. The ride will start at the high school at 2307 Menard Highway.<\/p>\n

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the ride starts at 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

The event is open to riders of all ages and abilities and includes five-, 20- and 55-mile rides. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category. The first 75 riders will receive free T-shirts and goody bags.<\/p>\n

Entry costs $30 per person if postmarked by May 1 or $35 the day of the event. A family of four or more can participate for $45.<\/p>\n

All proceeds go to the Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Miracle Network.<\/p>\n

For more information contact Lynn Munden at…<\/p>\n

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

https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/324370223828434946<\/p>\n

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#DateNight<\/a> with @jennypluto<\/a> & @andrewdahlheim<\/a> \ud83d\ude09 http:\/\/t.co\/lnRn5AdL9z<\/a><\/p>\n

— Comanche Racing (@ComancheRacing) April 17, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n