{"id":22628,"date":"2013-11-15T23:26:35","date_gmt":"2013-11-16T05:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22628"},"modified":"2013-11-15T23:26:35","modified_gmt":"2013-11-16T05:26:35","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-15th-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/11\/15\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-15th-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup November 15th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"http:\/\/velonews.competitor.com\/2013\/11\/news\/road\/craddock-haga-latest-members-of-the-youth-movement-at-argos_309338\" href=\"http:\/\/velonews.competitor.com\/2013\/11\/news\/road\/craddock-haga-latest-members-of-the-youth-movement-at-argos_309338\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Craddock, Haga latest members of the youth movement at Argos<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Andrew Hood\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0velonews.competitor.com<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.velonews.competitor.com\/files\/2013\/11\/hagacraddock-659x440.jpg?resize=659%2C440\" width=\"659\" height=\"440\" \/><br \/>\nMADRID (VN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Argos-Shimano has built a successful foundation by forgoing big-ticket stars and established pros, instead mining for undiscovered talent.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than hire expensive and sometimes demanding big-name riders, the Dutch team has tapped the under-23 ranks for seams of talent, and molded those men into major players.<\/p>\n<p>Look no further than Marcel Kittel, a winner of four stages in this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Tour de France, or Frenchman Warren Barguil, who at the ripe age of 22 won two stages in his grand tour debut at the Vuelta a Espa\u00c3\u00b1a.<\/p>\n<p>Fitting perfectly into that modus operandi of the Netherlands-based team are American talents Lawson Craddock and&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.texasmountainbiketrails.com\/katie-jackson-park\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.texasmountainbiketrails.com\/katie-jackson-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Katie Jackson Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Shawn McAfee\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.texasmountainbiketrails.com<br \/>\nKatie Jackson Park Mountain Bike Trail<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Katie Jackson Mountain Biking Dallas TX\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZK63jKWbyto?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nKatie Jackson Park in Dallas is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. Not only does Katie Jackson have 5+ miles of cross country trail but it features 1 of only 2 dirt jump parks in DFW. The trail itself is fast and flowing and very similar to many other DFW area trails in terms of soil makeup and technical features. While wrapping around the creek there are a few small rock gardens roller sections.<\/p>\n<p>For the most up to date and informative information, see the Facebook group page listed in the additional resources below.<\/p>\n<p>Trail review from&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/bicycleaustin.info\/forum\/viewtopic.php?pid=4892#p4892\" href=\"http:\/\/bicycleaustin.info\/forum\/viewtopic.php?pid=4892#p4892\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>GhostBike \/ Memorial Ride for Morgan Marold Wed 2013-11-20 11:00am<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nbicycleaustin.info<br \/>\nDetails are still being worked out, but we have a bike from Bicycle Sport Shop. A big thank you to them!<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll also be working with Please BE KIND to Cyclists to help us get Morgan&#8217;s bike prepped and ready. They&#8217;ve prepped a number of other Ghost Bikes in the past and there&#8217;s some protocol we need to follow so TXDOT doesn&#8217;t remove it. Glad to have their help.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re working on a place to meet that day and will ride from there (it shouldn&#8217;t be too long of a ride though, 2-3 miles). Thanks for all of your help! And please invite others not included here that want to participate! &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/bicycleaustin.info\/forum\/viewtopic.php?pid=4881#p4881\" href=\"http:\/\/bicycleaustin.info\/forum\/viewtopic.php?pid=4881#p4881\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Full Beaver Moon Bike Ride &#8212; Sat 2013-11-16, 11:59pm, Pfluger bridge<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nbicycleaustin.info<br \/>\nFor both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes, this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. This full Moon was also called the Frost Moon.<\/p>\n<p>We shall assemble Saturday night, November 16th 2013, at 11:59 pm, at the Pfluger Pedestrian bridge, and we roll at about 12:30 am.<\/p>\n<p>The schedule for upcoming full moon rides can be found at&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/HomePage.aspx\" href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/HomePage.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Houston Bicycle Club Social Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWhen: Saturday 12\/14\/13 at: 5:00 Where: Hermann Park Rose Garden<br \/>\nProgram: Christmas Lights Ride &#8211; A leisurely ride thru Houston neighborhoods with good decorations. We&#8217;ll stop somewhere for a light meal on the way back. Come with good lights, charged batteries and reflective clothes! Decorations encouraged.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.doubledates.com\/index.php?view=details&amp;id=470%3Athe-hilly-chili-ride&amp;option=com_eventlist&amp;Itemid=59\" href=\"http:\/\/www.doubledates.com\/index.php?view=details&amp;id=470%3Athe-hilly-chili-ride&amp;option=com_eventlist&amp;Itemid=59\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The Hilly Chili Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nDallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts<br \/>\nWhen:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Sunday, January 5th, 2014 @ 11:00 a.m.<br \/>\nWhere:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Donna &amp; Steve Bishop\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s house.<br \/>\nHow far:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 38 mile loop or 22 mile loop.<br \/>\nRoad type:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 6 miles of frontage road, the rest rural\/residential.<br \/>\nDirections: &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.lonestarcyclists.org\/event\/lone-star-cyclists-holiday-party\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lonestarcyclists.org\/event\/lone-star-cyclists-holiday-party\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Lone Star Cyclists&#8217; Holiday Party<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nDate: Saturday, December 7, 2013 &#8211; 6:00pm<br \/>\nLocation: Romano&#8217;s Macaroni Grill, 1670 W I-20 in Arlington (SE corner of I-20 and Cooper Street)<\/p>\n<p>Lone Star Cyclists will once again celebrate the arrival of the holiday season! This year we&#8217;re meeting at Macaroni Grill in Arlington to enjoy good food, fun, and laughter. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.pearlandcyclingclub.org\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pearlandcyclingclub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>PCC Holiday Party<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nPearland Cycling Club<br \/>\nWho: All PCC Members<br \/>\nWhen: December 6, 2013, 7:00pm til ??????<br \/>\nWhere: 6545 Rice Road<br \/>\nPearland, TX 77581<br \/>\nHow: RSVP by Dec 3 to&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MT &quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HCMPO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HCMPO<\/a>: GREAT JOB Hidalgo County Bike Edinburg &amp; Texas Department of Transportation&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/j64nvEPCku\">http:\/\/t.co\/j64nvEPCku<\/a>&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RGV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RGV<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; hardrived (@hardrived) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hardrived\/status\/401376743241830400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wow! We&#39;re going to CityCross 3! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/GFFJdziVsX\">http:\/\/t.co\/GFFJdziVsX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TXCX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TXCX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSSCX\/status\/401566350864568320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dallas Wants to Build a $20-Million Trail From White Rock to I-20 (Video) <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/WzRXdlf9IW\">http:\/\/t.co\/WzRXdlf9IW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeCedars\/status\/401493047445577729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Seen 70 year old lady was struck by cyclists,on one of the greenway bike trails,he yelled on your left,maybe she doesn&#39;t ride or understand<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; jerald roll (@grandpajerald) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grandpajerald\/status\/401485643328413696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We had a great morning with media this morning talking about <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HTXBikeFest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HTXBikeFest<\/a> happening tomorrow &amp; our Spin-a-Ritas! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/vcpKt5enfD\">http:\/\/t.co\/vcpKt5enfD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeBarnTX\/status\/401442778208817152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craddock, Haga latest members of the youth movement at Argos By Andrew Hood\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0velonews.competitor.com MADRID (VN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Argos-Shimano has built a successful foundation by forgoing big-ticket stars and established pros, instead mining for undiscovered talent. 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