{"id":21218,"date":"2013-05-05T22:42:24","date_gmt":"2013-05-06T03:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=21218"},"modified":"2013-05-05T23:35:16","modified_gmt":"2013-05-06T04:35:16","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-may-5th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/05\/05\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-may-5th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 5th"},"content":{"rendered":"

The daily news update is back! I had some medical issues but they are off the back now.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Grand Opening for Second Location for Gotta Ride Bikes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nYou probably already know about our grand opening of the new store, but I wanted to send you this email to inform you that it will be May 11th. If you could get the word out for us I would really appreciate it.
\nDavid Forsberg
\nGotta Ride Bikes
\n20475 Hwy 46 West Suite #210
\nSpring Branch, TX 78070
\n830.438.1299
\ndavid@gottaridebikes.com<\/p>\n

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National Bike Month: A message from PeopleForBikes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.bikehouston.org
\nDear Houston,
\nAs National Bike Month begins, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d like to ask you to make a promise.
\nA promise that applies no matter if you are a bicyclist, a driver, or both. A promise that could transform our streets. A promise that can turn every trip into a better one. A promise that will help us see our fellow travelers as the people we all are\u00e2\u20ac\u201dwhether we are behind the steering wheel or the handlebars.
\nA promise to travel with compassion.
\nWatch our National Bike Month video, and then join us in promising to Roll Together at…<\/p>\n

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May is National Bike Month<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.bikewtca.org
\nNational Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to preserve your health or the environment; to explore your community or get to your destination, get involved in Bike Month in your city or state \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and help get more people in your community out riding too!<\/p>\n

* National Bike to School Day:\u00c2\u00a0 05\/08\/2012<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

* National Bike to Work Week:\u00c2\u00a0 05\/13\/2012 – 05\/17\/2012<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

* National Bike to Work Day:\u00c2\u00a0 05\/17\/2012<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

* WTCA Bicycle Awareness Day at South Plains Mall. NEED VOLUNTEERS. Contact
\nSusan Alger (2cavers@gmail.com):\u00c2\u00a0 05\/11\/2013<\/p>\n

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Beginner and Intermediate Group (BI\/G)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nEl Paso Bicycle Club
\nIf you are just getting into cycling, want to learn more about the sport, or would like to meet new friends to ride with then the Beginner and Intermediate Group (B\/IG) is for you.\u00c2\u00a0 B\/IG rides are designed to be both educational and fun.\u00c2\u00a0 Each week before the ride a different cycling related topic is presented.\u00c2\u00a0 Topics range from riding in a group (pace line) to bicycle maintenance and repair.\u00c2\u00a0 Riding skills are discussed and practiced while out on the…<\/p>\n

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Northeast Texas Trail Calling all Bicyclists on May 18th<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bergerandfries\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net
\n\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cMEET ME IN THE MIDDLE\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d
\nA PRESS RELEASE FOR THE NORTHEAST TEXAS TRAIL (NETT)
\nThe organizers of the new Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) have scheduled its inaugural event to introduce the multi-use trail to potential users. On Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 7 am, teams of cyclists and equestrians will begin separate relays from trailheads in New Boston and Farmersville. The meeting point will be Love Civic Center in Paris, (2025 S. Collegiate Dr.) Estimated time of arrival is 12 noon. Golden spikes will be driven into the ground at various points along the route which was originally a railroad corridor.
\nThe NETT runs from Farmersville on the West to New Boston on the East covering 130 miles intersecting with 19 different towns. When completed the NETT will be the 5th longest in the United States.
\nTraveling West from New Boston, a team will ride through…<\/p>\n

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Anybody ride Colorado Bend State park?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby keithrad\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com\/texas
\nMet some folks from the Waco bike club(?) while riding at Cameron Park last Tuesday. Didn’t get the guy’s name I was talking to, but he said they have done a good bit of work out there. Seems like he said there is around 20 miles of singletrack. Just wanting some feedback from anybody that might have ridden out there lately.<\/p>\n

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Austin Trails Similar to These Dallas Area Trails…<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby ElbowScabs\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com\/texas
\nLooking to find out from someone familiar with both the trails in Dallas and Austin. Currently in Dallas, might be moving to Austin…so want to consider and an area in Austin close to the trails I’d be most likely to ride.<\/p>\n

I work from home, so I don’t have to worry about living close to work. Besides, trails are more important than work anyway.<\/p>\n

The three trails I ride the most in the Dallas area are: …<\/p>\n

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May Newsletter Published<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.doubledates.com
\nThe May edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available for download from the newsletters page. This month’s edition includes the following: …<\/p>\n

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May 11 Club Ride @ Reimers Ranch<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nSaturday, May 11, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00 AM
\nReimers Ranch Park
\n23610 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, TX (map)
\nLook for the ARR Banner near the mountain biking parking lot<\/p>\n

Come ride with the Austin Ridge Riders at wonderful Reimers Ranch.<\/p>\n

Riders will break into groups based on skill level, length of ride and whether one wants to rips up the trails or ride at a social pace and smell the flowers.\u00c2\u00a0 “No Drop” policy in effect so no one gets left behind or lost. Bring plenty of water and don’t forget your helmet!!<\/p>\n

ARR will host a post ride lunch.ARR will be providing the main lunch fixings and beverages (adult and unleaded) but all are encouraged to…<\/p>\n

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

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While our A riders are off in Ogden getting podiums, the rest of us are in Austin celebrating the great season and… http:\/\/t.co\/urjzCf7PO7<\/a><\/p>\n

— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) May 5, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n