{"id":21445,"date":"2013-05-30T23:26:17","date_gmt":"2013-05-31T04:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=21445"},"modified":"2013-05-30T23:26:17","modified_gmt":"2013-05-31T04:26:17","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-may-30th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/05\/30\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-may-30th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 30th"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Trails Day to be observed at Brazos Bend State Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.fortbendstar.com
\nNow in its 21st year, National Trails Day is an opportunity for everyone regardless of the level of knowledge, experience or physical condition to get out and enjoy and explore the great outdoors in their area.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Brazos Bend State Park offers nearly 35 miles of Hiking, Biking and Equestrian trials that allow visitors to experience a sense of nature that is hard to come by this close to a major urban area.\u00c2\u00a0 Experience a hike thorough a pristine hardwood forest, along huge freshwater marshes and swamps, teaming with wildlife and…<\/p>\n

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BCM student plans 2,100 mile journey to Houston on bike<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nHOUSTON — (May 30, 2013) — Baylor College of Medicine student Jared Rammell is taking the idea of biking to school to the next level by biking from Boise, Idaho, to Houston for his orientation into the new Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics program this June.<\/p>\n

Rammell embarks on his 2,100 mile journey today and plans to be in Houston in time for his first day of orientation on June 24, meaning he will average roughly 90 miles per day on his journey.<\/p>\n

The new master\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s program in the School of Allied Health Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine trains orthotists and prosthetists who design, build, fit and maintain prosthetic limbs and…<\/p>\n

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Soleus entering bike market with GPS-enabled Draft computer<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby BRAIN Staff
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\nAUSTIN, TX (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Soleus, a major supplier of sports watches to the running and fitness market, is entering the bike world with a GPS-enabled bike computer that will retail for $99.<\/p>\n

Soleus’ parent company, ADAO Global, has made sports watches for Nike, Converse and Columbia, among other brands. The new bike computer, called the GPS Draft, complements its popular GPS Fit running watch.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We have been in the sports watch company for a long time, and we know the importance of accuracy and simplicity for athletes,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said David Arnold, founder and…<\/p>\n

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June Babies Birthday Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nEl Paso Bicycle Club
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\nDescription: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at 6049 Ojo de Agua for this annual ride where the route will be 1 mile for every year-baseline is ride leader’s 46th birthday. This is always a hot ride with a large climb at the end. Please arrive to leave at 7:30AM Food and treats will be available afterward. Bring your bathing suit! Please park on Via Descanso behind our house. Moderate pace. Patty Van Tine…<\/p>\n

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Pantego to Lillian<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nLone Star Cyclists
\nPace: Touring (a varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
\nDate: Saturday, June 1, 2013 – 8:00am
\nLocation: Pantego Christian Academy, 2201 W Park Row Dr, Arlington (between Bowen and Fielder)<\/p>\n

Distances: 20 and 58 Miles<\/p>\n

This ride will take you from an urban setting out to the country. Both routes skirt the western shore of Lake Arlington going out and include the scenic Indian Trail on the way back. Lillian is the destination, so if you’re hungry enough you can enjoy a bite at the Lillian convenience store. It just happens to be an…<\/p>\n

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Lindsey Park Tyler Texas MTB Riding<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nSome riding videos (change setting to HD) I’m following a local and my wife on their SS bikes fun times this weekend!
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