{"id":21908,"date":"2013-07-15T00:19:58","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T05:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=21908"},"modified":"2013-07-15T00:19:58","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T05:19:58","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-14th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/07\/15\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-14th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 14th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montgomery County doctors get taste of Tour de France<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Chris Cotelesse\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Spring The Observer
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\nBeginning today, two Montgomery County doctors will be biking through the French Alps and watching three stages of the 2013 Tour de France.
\nOver five days, Ken Davis, 66, of Conroe, and Michael Dwyer, 63, a world-class triathlete with offices in Conroe and The Woodlands, will bike nearly 300 miles along the course that the Tour de France cyclists will…<\/p>\n

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Hill Country Bike and Wine Tour offers a new way to experience Texas wineries<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Margaret Shugart\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0austin.culturemap.com
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\nWe traded the sound of cars for the songs of birds as we veered left off the highway. The road was ours, and all its sights and smells were at our fingertips. Even in mid-June, the wildflowers were still bright and welcoming, red and yellow paintbrushes forming a carpet by our pedals, purple thistle taller than our bikes. You don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get this experience in a car.
\nOur experience on the Hill Country Bike and Wine Tour took us between three wineries: Pedernales Cellars, William Chris Vineyards and Woodrose Winery. We were led by two talented guides, Julie Doheney a Boston native and avid cyclist now working at Mellow Johnny\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s, and the founder of Hill Country Bike and…<\/p>\n

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HEB\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bike Parking Update: Success!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Matthew\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bike4heck.com
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\nI am very happy to report that I got a phone call earlier this week from the manager at the HEB grocery store. He was very polite and said the after reading my email he went outside to look at the bike racks and was very embarrassed because it was clear to him that they were in fact blocking the racks. He was happy to report to me that he had the racks cleared and they would remain that way. I expected this response because HEB is a great company that takes pride in great customer service. I followed up with visits recently can confirm that the bike…<\/p>\n

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Peach Pedal 2013 Photos<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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TBC \/ ETT \/ LAMA Time Trial Series<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTyler Bicycle Club
\nThe Killer Hill TT began on July 11th. We will have a series of four events happening every other week. Riders will have a choice between a 20k and a 40k course. The TT is sponsored by Simpson\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Adventure Sports with a prize to be determined. Remember, you have to be a current member of one the three clubs to participate.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Rides and Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Wheelmen
\nSaturday, 7\/20: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Cibolo Ride<\/a> Sunday, 7\/21: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Kendalia-Crabapple Ride<\/a><\/p>\n

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July 13 Pace Bend Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
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Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Photoset: Day 43- 170 miles. Freezing cold rain. Head wind and cross wind. Insanely proud of our team for… http:\/\/t.co\/CNNpEWr0z7<\/a><\/p>\n

— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 14, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n