{"id":22156,"date":"2013-08-16T23:52:53","date_gmt":"2013-08-17T04:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22156"},"modified":"2013-08-16T23:52:53","modified_gmt":"2013-08-17T04:52:53","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-16th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/08\/16\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-16th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forums\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00bb Bike Lanes \/ Facilities\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00bb best bike tail light ever, ride with laser lane<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby zhephyr00\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bicycleaustin.info
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\nVery few people know that traffic law indicates that bicycles must maintain at least 1.5m lateral distance when overtaking bicycles.
\nThis light should help (at least overnight) people to visualize it.
\nFeatures:
\n1.The Tail light was built to improve the security of night riding and cycling entertainment. Two dual light lines on the road send by the laser indicator to…<\/p>\n

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Walnut Creek Workday August 14<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nWalnut Creek Workday Status: HUGE turnout last night with 22 volunteers putting in 66 hours to finish Phase 1 of the Lacerated Liver\/Spleen rehab. There was more than enough RichFit with dirt moving, water buckets, and digging. In two weeks we will begin brining in the rock for the armoring. Plenty of RichFit then as well.<\/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 22, 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
\nThis will be a beginner ride and will be doing around 8 -10 miles.
\nChris is willing to lead a faster group so…<\/p>\n

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DATES Ride Event<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>
\nDallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
\nTitle: Round and Round the Lake Ride
\nWhen: Sep 11, 2013 06:00 PM
\nWhere: The Lot Restaurant – Dallas<\/p>\n

Description
\nRound and Round the Lake \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Wednesday, September 11th
\nRide Start: The Lot Restaurant, 7530 E. Grand Ave (at Gaston), Dallas
\nMeet Time: 6:00 PM
\nRide Time:\u00c2\u00a0 6:15 PM
\nRide Leaders:\u00c2\u00a0 Ernie & Regina Coose
\nDistance: Two loops around White Rock Lake<\/p>\n

Our DATES visit to the Lot in July was a success, so we’re going to fall back on a good thing rather than break new ground on this ride. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll saddle up in The Lot’s parking lot, then hop on the…<\/p>\n

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Next Steps for El Paso Bike Share are Up to You<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBikeTexas.org
\nEl Paso cyclists enjoy a post-rain ride.By Scott White
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\nJust a few days ago it appeared the city of El Paso was well on its way to launching a city-wide bike share program. Now, some are asking if the program is dead.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week I was all set to attend the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) monthly meeting, where the board was expected to give authorization to contract out the program to get things rolling. I was excited and had even scheduled a…<\/p>\n

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

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We helped develop a citywide network of improved #cycling<\/a> & pedestrian facilities in the City of Arlington, Texas http:\/\/t.co\/bci8co4Mx0<\/a><\/p>\n

— Atkins (@atkinsglobal) August 16, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n