{"id":21587,"date":"2013-06-13T23:22:00","date_gmt":"2013-06-14T04:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=21587"},"modified":"2013-06-13T23:22:00","modified_gmt":"2013-06-14T04:22:00","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-13th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/06\/13\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-13th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 13th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.lsureveille.com\/news\/article_7c693e88-d3af-11e2-be15-001a4bcf6878.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lsureveille.com\/news\/article_7c693e88-d3af-11e2-be15-001a4bcf6878.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Students bike to promote environmental awareness<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Amber Mason\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.lsureveille.com<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/lsureveille.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/bd\/abd84c78-d3e0-11e2-b92d-0019bb30f31a\/51b961f3294fc.preview-300.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\nWhile biking along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Houston, college students and recent graduates stop in Baton Rouge and help groom a community garden.<br \/>\nThe program titled Ride for the Future is organized by non-profit organization Better Future Project. When arriving in Gulf Coast cities, group members participate in community outreach programs aimed at&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/thescoopblog.dallasnews.com\/2013\/06\/boy-riding-bicycle-struck-in-garland-roadway.html\/\" href=\"http:\/\/thescoopblog.dallasnews.com\/2013\/06\/boy-riding-bicycle-struck-in-garland-roadway.html\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>UPDATE: Garland boy remains in critical condition after being hit by SUV while riding bicycle<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Tristan Hallman\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0thescoopblog.dallasnews.com<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/templates\/belo_embedWrapper.js?storyid=211294851&amp;pos=top&amp;swfw=$swfw\"><\/script><object id=\"_fp_0.6786187561228871\" width=\"470\" height=\"360\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\" name=\"player\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\" \/><param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" \/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"config=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wfaa.com%2F%3Fj%3Dembed_211294851%26ref%3D\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/player.bimvid.com\/swfs\/main\" \/><\/object><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/templates\/belo_embedWrapper.js?storyid=211294851&amp;pos=bottom&amp;ref=$bimPlayerPageUrl\"><\/script><br \/>\nUpdated again Thursday by Tristan Hallman: Garland police are looking for more witnesses to verify evidence gathered from the crash Wednesday.<br \/>\nAny other drivers in the area at the time are asked to contact Garland police.<br \/>\nJackson is still in critical condition, police said.<br \/>\nUpdated Thursday by staff writer Julie Fancher:<br \/>\nJaylyn Jackson remains in critical condition this morning at Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Medical Center in Dallas.<br \/>\nPolice say a 36-year-old Rowlett woman driving a 2007&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.chron.com\/life\/healthzone\/article\/HPD-officers-biking-to-Maine-for-leukemia-research-4598603.php?cmpid=lifestylehcat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chron.com\/life\/healthzone\/article\/HPD-officers-biking-to-Maine-for-leukemia-research-4598603.php?cmpid=lifestylehcat\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>HPD officers biking to Maine for leukemia research<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ww2.hdnux.com\/photos\/22\/17\/14\/4780805\/0\/622x350.jpg?resize=622%2C286\" width=\"622\" height=\"286\" \/><br \/>\nFor the past 32 years, bicyclists from the Houston Police Bicycle Relay Team have participated in a relay bike ride to various parts of the country to raise money for the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society.<\/p>\n<p>Over the history of the program the riders have raised nearly $5.4 million in funds for the cause, according to Alex Franklin with the society.<\/p>\n<p>The officers are each required to raise $5,000 to participate. They come from all&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.turnincranks.com\/2013\/2013-pace-bend-mountain-biking-race-full-lap\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.turnincranks.com\/2013\/2013-pace-bend-mountain-biking-race-full-lap\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>2013 Pace Bend Mountain Biking Race \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Full Lap<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby TC\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.turnincranks.com<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2013 Pace Bend Mountain Biking Race - Full Lap\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Evj3FIQ4sk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nThis is the 8th race in the TMBRA State Series<\/p>\n<p>Shot 100% on GoPro Hero2 HD<\/p>\n<p>Weather and trails were perfect. I felt 100% and had a good race. John E (Lifetime Fitness kit) held me off and finished 18s ahead of me. He was a good rabbit to chase for a good chunk of the race!<\/p>\n<p>I used a new mount for this video, a K Edge mount: http:\/\/amzn.to\/12Ifg6c<\/p>\n<p>You can read a more detailed race report here&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.thereporteronline.net\/newsx\/local-news\/482-longhorns-on-the-long-road\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thereporteronline.net\/newsx\/local-news\/482-longhorns-on-the-long-road\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Longhorns on the long road<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWritten by Jason Maholy\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.thereporteronline.net<br \/>\nA group of college students in the midst of a bicycle trek from Texas to Alaska will later this month pass through Palos Heights, where a resident will house them for a night and provide them a taste of Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>Ann Engelmann, who lives in the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ishnala subdivision, will play host to 24 University of Texas students who on June 1 headed out from Austin on what will be a 4,500-mile journey to Anchorage. The cyclists are participating in the Livestrong Texas 4000, and on June 22 will ride from Champaign to Palos Heights. Engelmann will provide the riders a place to stay and&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.bryanfawley.com\/?p=337\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bryanfawley.com\/?p=337\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>A Fossil 50 Video Preview!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Bryan\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bryanfawley.com<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fossil 50 Challenge: Dinosaur Valley State Park Pre-Ride\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/68271902?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanks <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DrivewaySeries<\/a> for being an awesome host to us for racing tonight! Wasn&#39;t my best crit but had a blast! Thx y&#39;all!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chris Degenaars (@ChrisDegenaars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisDegenaars\/status\/345362031295221760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 14, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Record <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PureAustin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PureAustin<\/a> Dway! 338 racers towed line 2nite- includ&#39;n 30 women &amp; 15 jrs. Somethin special go&#39;n on here in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ATX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ATX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/usacycling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@usacycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/txcamp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@txcamp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries\/status\/345333598678839297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 14, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">That awkward group ride moment when you realize the guy that punctured can&#39;t get his rear wheel off, much less change the flat.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jeff C. (@331miles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/331miles\/status\/345322645497188352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mountain Bike Club co-captain Sean leads cornering drills this afternoon. @ The Veloway <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/EuC2eqae1h\">http:\/\/t.co\/EuC2eqae1h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/345289061755404288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why you need more than one bicycle&#8230; Explained clearly in this pic&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/B4e0TqlUFS\">pic.twitter.com\/B4e0TqlUFS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jamie Tinsley (@jamietinsley156) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamietinsley156\/status\/338881673833902080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OK Saturday we have an event in Deep Ellum ( Deep Ellum Market). It is from 11 to 5. Anyone interested in riding&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/bLfTjzwlnc\">http:\/\/t.co\/bLfTjzwlnc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeCedars\/status\/345281483524689921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Youth Cycling League week one wraps up!!!!!!! Congratulations Racers!! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/I53t5UU3Z2\">http:\/\/t.co\/I53t5UU3Z2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlkekVelodrome\/status\/345214389407866881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Photoset: Day 12 &#8211; our beautiful sunrise looking over the water in Conway, AR <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/xHyIvKzaoE\">http:\/\/t.co\/xHyIvKzaoE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/345150583398887424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Photo: Day 11 &#8211; Evan with our hosts\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 baby raccoon! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/MZcJ44aNO1\">http:\/\/t.co\/MZcJ44aNO1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/345149162586791936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students bike to promote environmental awareness by Amber Mason\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.lsureveille.com While biking along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Houston, college students and recent graduates stop in Baton Rouge and help groom a community garden. 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