{"id":22195,"date":"2013-08-22T23:23:34","date_gmt":"2013-08-23T04:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22195"},"modified":"2013-08-23T22:53:34","modified_gmt":"2013-08-24T03:53:34","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-august-22nd-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/08\/22\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-august-22nd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup August 22nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Craddock, Haga confirmed for Argos-Shimano<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy VeloNews.com
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\nAmericans Lawson Craddock and Chad Haga have signed with Argos-Shimano, the team confirmed on Thursday.
\nCraddock, 21, will turn pro with the Dutch ProTeam in 2014. He currently wears the best young rider jersey at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado. The Bontrager rider is a multiple-time U.S. national champion.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Development was the primary factor in my decision to join Team Argos-Shimano. For me to continue to progress as a rider, the immediate focus needs to be on my development, not necessarily on my results. I am confident that Team Argos-Shimano has the plan, infrastructure and team philosophy to help me achieve my goals as a cyclist,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Craddock said in a…<\/p>\n

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BikeTexas KidsKup is Back for Fall 2013 Races<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nRacers take off at Pace Bend KidsKup.BikeTexas KidsKup is back! After our (and TMBRA’s) usual summer break, KidsKup will return as soon as school starts. Our first race is on August 31 in Rocksprings at the Camp Eagle Classic!<\/p>\n

Over 200 children participated in the spring KidsKup races, many for the first time! Kids and parents took home great memories, big smiles, and a renewed love for cycling week after…<\/p>\n

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Shoal Creek Trail Closed from 3rd to Cesar Chavez<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nbicycleaustin.info
\nBeginning Friday, August 23rd, construction will begin on a detour to the Lance Armstrong Bikeway (LAB) due to construction of the Central Library Project and the 2nd Street Bridge. The portion of the Shoal Creek Trail that connects the LAB from Cesar Chavez to 3rd Street will be closed. Bicyclists are asked to use the detour on Cesar Chavez Street and…<\/p>\n

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

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#Houston<\/a>'s 5 Best Social Bike Rides. #biking<\/a> –> http:\/\/t.co\/7RvO8BkpLl<\/a> via @ArtAttackHP<\/a><\/p>\n

— Mike Pierce (@mikethemovieguy) August 22, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n