{"id":22123,"date":"2013-08-09T23:31:32","date_gmt":"2013-08-10T04:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22123"},"modified":"2013-08-09T23:31:32","modified_gmt":"2013-08-10T04:31:32","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-9th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/08\/09\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-9th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 9th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bicyclists end 4,500-mile charity bike trip in Anchorage<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Jerzy Shedlock\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.alaskadispatch.com
\nAfter 70 days of bicycling through the United States and Canada, the 2013 LIVESTRONG Texas 4000 team will rest their weary feet Friday in Anchorage, the final destination of the 4,500-mile, annual charity ride. And the race\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s organizers are hosting a community barbecue at Kincaid Park, the finish line.<\/p>\n

Sixty-nine undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Texas at Austin trained for the journey, which has ended in Alaska\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s largest city for its 10 years of existence. The riders began their expedition in Austin on June 1, with a 70-mile jaunt during which more than 700 Texans came out to join the team. Over the next two months, the students pushed their way toward Alaska on three different routes, volunteering at community events on cancer awareness and treatment.
\nEach day, team members dedicate their daily rides in memory of a cancer victim or in honor of…<\/p>\n

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Event opens Brownsville streets to fitness alternatives<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy MARK REAGAN The Brownsville Herald
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\nForty-five lucky Brownsville CycloBia enthusiasts will win free bicycles tonight after a few hours of pedaling in a car-free downtown Brownsville.
\nBrownsville City Commissioner Rose Gowen, along with Health Director Art Rodriguez and Brownsville Police Chief Orlando C. Rodriguez, addressed the media Thursday morning to promote CycloBia Brownsville, an event featuring a car-free environment encouraging people to stay active and…<\/p>\n

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Early in the a.m. or late in the evening? Debate…<\/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
\nIn these late summer days when do you get out and ride? Why?
\nI like the mornings when I can. However, the spider webs really wear me out..Your welcome!
\nEvenings are still hotter than I like, even when the sun is gone. …<\/p>\n

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Craddock to join Haga at Argos-Shimano?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy: Pat Malach\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.cyclingnews.com
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\nBontrager’s climbing specialist linked with Dutch team for 2014
\nOne day after US rider Chad Haga told Cyclingnews that he had signed with a WorldTour team for 2014 but would not reveal which team it was, Spanish website Biciciclismo reported that both Haga (Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies) and Bontrager’s Lawson Craddock had signed with Dutch WorldTour team Argos-Shimano.
\nCraddock, 21, would not confirm the news to Cyclingnews on Thursday, but he did say he was “really excited about next year.”
\n“I’ve had great opportunities with the USA Cycling development program and…<\/p>\n

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Irving receives $2 million for new hike and bike trail<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDEBORAH FLECK \/ NEWS ASSISTANT \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.dallasnews.com
\nIrving applied for and was chosen to receive a federal Transportation Enhancement grant for $2,070,000 from the Texas Transportation Commission. The city will contribute an additional $690,000 to the grant with existing park bond funds bringing the project total to $2,760,000.
\nThe city will apply the funding to a new hike and bike trail that will measure 12,500 linear feet of pedestrian and cycling pathway. The trail will run along Rock Island Road from Gilbert Road to Irby Lane. It will serve…<\/p>\n

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McKinney part of DFW-area transportation enhancements<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nMcKinney Courier-Gazette > News
\nBicycle and pedestrian projects spanning 17 DFW-area cities and seven counties have received a $23.2 million boost from the Texas Transportation Commission, according to a North Central Texas Council of Government release.
\nWith local entities contributing more than $11 million toward the projects, more than $34 million is to be spent on transportation enhancements as a result of the funding awards, with an aim to improve bicycle and pedestrian access in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman and…<\/p>\n

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Federal Highway Administration Explores Separated Bikeways<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Krista Carlson in News & Views\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0urbanvelo.org
\nThe Federal Highway Administration has expressed a newfound interest in developing separated bikeways, aka cycle tracks. The agency, which is a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has circulated a task order proposal request to several contractors in an effort to launch a collaborative study on the design and safety of cycle tracks within varied settings.
\nThe initiative is further evidence of an increasing acceptance and awareness of cycling as a…<\/p>\n

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Thursday Ride at Walnut Creek – Beginner\/intermediate ride level<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nThursday, August 15, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a05:30 PM
\nWalnut Creek Metropolitan Park
\n12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)<\/p>\n

Back to normal summer hours<\/p>\n

This will be a beginner ride and will be doing around 8 -10 miles.<\/p>\n

Chris is willing to lead a faster group so we can have an intermediate group.
\nPlease be there and be ready to roll by 5:30 pm. We meet in the parking lot near the pool in the middle of the island.
\nAny question please call\/text…<\/p>\n

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Kid Trips Event – Powder Horn BSA Scout Leader Training at Camp Tahuaya<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nSunday September 8, 2013: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm<\/p>\n

Kid Trips will be conducting a ride with BSA Troop Leaders at\u00c2\u00a0 Camp Tahuaya on Sunday September 8th.<\/p>\n

It’s that time of year again folks!\u00c2\u00a0 The Boy Scouts have invited us to train their Troop Leaders in mountain biking skills at their Powder Horn training event.\u00c2\u00a0 This is a yearly event where Troop Leaders are exposed to many outdoor recreational activities.\u00c2\u00a0 This takes place…<\/p>\n

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Getting carb loaded for tomorrow's ride!.. Yummmmm!! #Cycling<\/a> #Cyclist<\/a> #ElPaso<\/a> #ElPasoTexas<\/a> #RoadBike<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 http:\/\/t.co\/DATaEJfWU0<\/a><\/p>\n

— Adrian GHOSTFLY (@GhostFly99) August 10, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n