{"id":21179,"date":"2013-04-28T22:49:06","date_gmt":"2013-04-29T03:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=21179"},"modified":"2013-04-28T22:49:06","modified_gmt":"2013-04-29T03:49:06","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-april-28th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/04\/28\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-april-28th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 28th"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few pics from the Colorado Bikefest in Ballinger, TX, April 27.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBrownwood Cycling
\nLocal and area cyclists made the trek to Ballinger on Saturday, April 27, for the 38th Annual Colorado River Bikefest, sponsored by the Ballinger Noon Lions Club.<\/p>\n

With a 30K, 60K, and 100K options, there were rides for cyclists of all skill levels. From Brownwood, Matthew Hinman (30K), Teri Lewis (60K), Michael Carmack (100K), and Terry and Lahonda Blevins (60K). This ride was Teri\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s and…
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San Antonio Wheelmen Upcoming Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 5\/4: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Bullis County Park Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, 5\/5: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Southside Mission Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, 5\/11: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Annual Picnic & Cibolo Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, 5\/11: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0San Antonio\u00c2\u00a0Tour de Cure<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, 5\/12: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Toutant Beauregard Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Bike train helps get Austin kids to school safely<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nIn May, cyclists celebrate all things bikes during National Bike Month
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\nSeveral times a week, 8-year-old Miriam Houston rolls her bicycle down the driveway and climbs aboard for the 15-minute trip to school.<\/p>\n

The Brentwood Elementary second-grader says she\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d rather pedal than ride in a car. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I get the exercise and it just makes me feel better,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she says.<\/p>\n

As part of the upcoming National Bike Month, May 8 is National Bike and Walk to School Day and May 17 is Texas Bike and Walk to School Day. Many Austin schools will celebrate with…<\/p>\n

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Colorado River Bikefest<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nSan Angelo had a respectable turn-out for the annual race\/tour. Left to right: Chad Freeze, Brian Backlund, Rick Ogan, Marlon Miller, Eddie Trevino (393) and Troy Hosmer. …<\/p>\n

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Cup o Joe Club Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nCorinth Cycling Club
\nWhen: Sat May 11, 2013 7:30am to 9am\u00c2\u00a0 CDT
\nWhere: Ronny Crownover Middle School
\nEvent Description: The Cup o’ Joe is a beginner level ride of around 15 miles. The ride heads south to Hickory Creek and stops for drinks at Starbucks on the way home. The ride leader for this ride is Bob Troyer. http:\/\/www.corinthcycling.com\/bob.html<\/strong><\/a> …<\/p>\n

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

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Found a new trail today! This is the reason I wanted to start biking. Houston is a beautiful city! \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00f0\u0178\u2019\u00aa\u00e2\u009d\u00a4\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 http:\/\/t.co\/xFe43TSZrJ<\/a><\/p>\n

— \u00f0\u0178\u2026\u00b1\u00ef\u00b8\u008farlos (@Barlozx) April 28, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n