{"id":22335,"date":"2013-09-22T23:04:10","date_gmt":"2013-09-23T04:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22335"},"modified":"2013-09-22T23:05:28","modified_gmt":"2013-09-23T04:05:28","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-september-22nd-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/09\/22\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-september-22nd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup September 22nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Group aim to raise cyclists’ profile<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nWest Texas Cycling Association putting up ‘Ghost bikes’ to raise awareness
\nBy GABRIEL MONTE\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0lubbockonline.com
\nA stripped-down bicycle painted white stands alone overlooking Fourth Street on the grass lawn of the Mildred and Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric and Education Center.
\nThis is near where Britta Schneider was hit and killed by a drunken driver while riding her bike last year.
\nAnother white bike stands on the side of the road on…<\/p>\n

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Super Clinic Version 2<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nDallas Off-Road Bicycle Association
\nSaturday, September 28, 2013
\n8:00 AM
\nBig Cedar Wilderness Trail
\n5950 Eagle Ford, Dallas, TX (map)
\n12 Skills Clinics in ONE day! That is what Super Clinic is! We did this 2 years ago. I think we had a great turnout. So lets do it again! There will be bike shops, a food vendor, and lots of mountain bikers.
\nThe cost is free(donations to the trail maintenance are accepted). You do…<\/p>\n

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Bhutanese refugee strives for foothold in new home<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy CLAIRE WISEMAN, The Dallas Morning News
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\nDALLAS (AP) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d It’s two miles from Shyam Rai’s apartment to the Cheesecake Factory, where he works nights as a dishwasher.
\nThe trip takes the Bhutanese refugee over 30 minutes.
\nAbout halfway into the ride, he cuts through a parking lot and passes some construction before he emerges at Northwest Highway.
\nHe wheels his bike up the sidewalk and…<\/p>\n

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S\u00c3\u00adclov\u00c3\u00ada San Antonio<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSeptember 29 10:00 to 3:00
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The 5th Annual South Austin Custom and Vintage Bicycle Show<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSeptember 29, 2013 from noon-6pm @
\nIndependence Brewing Company ~ 3913 Todd Ln ~ 78744
\nThis free annual event is family friendly for people of all ages and showcases antique and vintage bicycles from all over the State of Texas.\u00c2\u00a0 If you have a bicycle you are proud of that you have either built or had custom built, bring it!\u00c2\u00a0 Show it off!\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 There will be a contest with trophies for the best bikes plus several raffles throughout the day for some really good prizes.
\nIndependence Brewing Company will be selling pints during the event.\u00c2\u00a0 Austin’s Pizza will be selling slices and bands will play for most of the day.
\nWhat to bring other than your bikes?…<\/p>\n

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Ghost Bikes promote bicycling safety<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Chelsea Grunden \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.dailytoreador.com
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\nThe West Texas Cycling Association assembled two Ghost Bicycles to commemorate two cyclists killed in the Lubbock area.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Bikes, which can be seen in Levelland and in front of the Garrison Center off of Fourth Street, were set up near the locations of the Lubbock citizens\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 death.<\/p>\n

The West Texas Cycling Association used two older bikes that were donated. The bikes were stripped of…<\/p>\n

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CORPUS CHRISTI CYCLING CLUB INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE BREAST CANCER RIDE<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDONATIONS TO BENEFIT FIRST FRIDAY
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\nDATE: OCTOBER 26, 2013 @ 7:30 AM
\nLOCATION: START AT THE AQUARIUM
\nDISTANCE: 25 MILE OR 40 MILES<\/p>\n

SAG SUPPORT AVAILABLE<\/p>\n

ORDER JERSEY BY CONTACTING:…<\/p>\n

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Lancaster Loops – Lone Star Cyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPace: Touring with a Fast Pace Option (Touring is a varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
\nDate: Saturday, October 26, 2013 – 8:00am
\nLocation: Lancaster, on the Square (NE corner of Dallas Ave\/Hwy 342 and East 1st Street)<\/p>\n

The Lancaster Town Square address is 159 East 1st Street<\/p>\n

Distances: 31 and 54 miles<\/p>\n

We’ll re-visit some of David Chamberlain’s routes (although some roads have changed). There isn’t a lot of climbing on these routes, so if you’re inclined to avoid the inclines, these routes are for you.
\nLunch: To be determined…<\/p>\n

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Leon Springs Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Wheelmen
\nDate: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a009\/29\/2013
\nTime: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a008:00 AM-11:00 AM
\nLocation: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0HEB @ Leon Spring
\n24165 IH-10 West
\nSan Antonio, TX
\nDetails:
\nWe meet in the parking lot of the HEB in Leon Springs.\u00c2\u00a0 The routes will be similar to ourToutant Beauregard Ride
\nContact: Any Hinck<\/p>\n

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Harden Dental Team Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nCorinth Cycling Club
\nWhen: Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:30am to 10:30am\u00c2\u00a0 CDT
\nWhere: Ronny Crownover Middle School
\nEvent Status: confirmed
\nEvent Description: This is the weekly training ride for the Corinth Cycling\/Harden Dental race team. This is a 62 mile loop on an established route. Expect a fast pace and be prepared to fix your own mechanicals. There are no stops on this ride<\/p>\n

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2nd Annual HTX Bike Fest<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBikeHouston.org
\nWhen: November 16, 2013 all-day
\nWhere: Market Square Park
\n301 Milam Street
\nHouston,TX 77002
\nCost: Admission is free with any size bag of dog food or cash donation to Barrio Dogs, a local dog charity
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\u00c2\u00a0New Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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New Event Moonlight Bicycle Ramble – Houston, TX<\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 23, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n