{"id":22101,"date":"2013-08-05T22:54:01","date_gmt":"2013-08-06T03:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22101"},"modified":"2013-08-05T22:54:01","modified_gmt":"2013-08-06T03:54:01","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-august-5th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/08\/05\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-august-5th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup August 5th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please BE KIND to Cyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nWe had so much fun at the Red Line Trail Ribbon Cutting on Friday!
\nIn the picture, from left to right, is:
\nChris Riley, Austin City Council<\/p>\n

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El Paso Bicycle Club Rides & Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSunday, August 11
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 7:00 am : 3K Climb-a-thon Meet at the Bagel Shop, 985 N. Resler, for a roller-coaster ride up and down the hills of West El Paso. 3,000 feet of elevation gain! 25-30 miles, moderate pace, but lots of heavy breathing. Olac Fuentes, 915-217-8008.
\nTuesday, August 13
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 5:55 pm : B\/IG Lesson\/Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Advanced Group Riding Skills. Margaret O\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Kelley, 915-588-3825.
\nWednesday, August 14
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 6:00 pm : Wednesday night Ride These are leaderless rides of 18-22 miles, with most riders beginning about 6:00 p.m. (some earlier, some later depending on preference and pace) leaving from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). The most popular route is a 20-mile loop to Gadsden H.S. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club (River Run Plaza).
\nSaturday, August 17
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 7:00 am : B\/IG Cookie Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, then work our way up to Berino Rd, then up to the rollers before returning to Dos Lagos golf course for a break and cookies. Moderate, 14-17 mph, 30 miles. Gap option for ambitious riders. Bob Clark, 915-204-2531.
\nSunday, August 18
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 7:30 am : Central Scenic Route Meet at Bowie High parking lot across from Chamizal. 30-mile moderate pace (16-18) through Downtown, Sunset Heights then to Scenic and back through Central El Paso. Jim Weaver, 915-775-9757,
\nTuesday, August 20
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 5:55 pm : B\/IG Lesson\/Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Hill training. Margaret O\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Kelley, …<\/p>\n

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Greater Dallas Bicyclists Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSunday, Aug 11, 2013
\nEvent \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Location \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Date\/Time
\n9 AM Skill Builder By Request<\/p>\n

8:00 AM
\n9 AM Sunday Roll – Spr\/Sum<\/p>\n

NE Corner Preston and Royal \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00 AM
\nTuesday, Aug 13, 2013
\nEvent \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Location \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Date\/Time
\n5:30 Mesquite Ride<\/p>\n

Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a05:30 PM
\n6:00 Mesquite Moderate<\/p>\n

Poteet High School \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:00 PM
\n6:30 TEBR – REI Dallas<\/p>\n

REI Dallas \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:30 PM
\nThursday, Aug 15, 2013
\nEvent \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Location \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Date\/Time
\n5:30 Mesquite Ride<\/p>\n

Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a05:30 PM
\n6:00 Third Thursday Time Trial<\/p>\n

Poteet High School \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:00 PM
\n6:30 Thursday Night Ride<\/p>\n

Forest Lane and Central Expressway Office Depot parking lot, SW corner of Forest and Central \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:30 PM …<\/p>\n

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Hale on Wheels Cycling Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPlainview, TX
\nNext meeting:
\nDate: Tuesday, August 27
\nTime: 6:00pm
\nLocation: Broadway Brew<\/p>\n

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HBC Chappell Hill West Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Bicycle Club
\nSat 08\/17\/13\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a07:30am
\nDistances: 35, 43, 48 miles
\nThis is a new ride, leaving CH going West on back country roads to Brenham.\u00c2\u00a0 It then crosses over into more familiar areas known from our traditional CH rides.\u00c2\u00a0 Options include a stop at the store in Independence. …<\/p>\n

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Tour de Rio Blanco in Crosbyton, TX<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nWheelbrothers.com
\nThe Tour de Rio Blanco invites you to join their ride on September 28, 2013 starting at Pioneer Memorial Museum 101 W Main St, Crosbyton, TX
\nWe were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Ruth Davis to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.<\/p>\n

Why join the Ride?
\nThis is it, if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re up for a challenge and change of scenery! One of the last conflicts between the Comanche and the US Calvary took place in this canyon.<\/p>\n

How long has the event been around?
\nThis year, 2013, will be the inaugural year of the Tour de Rio Blanco.<\/p>\n

What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it? …<\/p>\n

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

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GREAT cycling event in Texas Mtns on Fort Davis' Scenic Loop. Wheels for Meals, feeds hungry\/school kids. Oct 5 http:\/\/t.co\/8V2qusT3Y5<\/a><\/p>\n

— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) August 5, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n