{"id":22685,"date":"2013-11-22T00:44:10","date_gmt":"2013-11-22T06:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22685"},"modified":"2013-11-22T00:44:10","modified_gmt":"2013-11-22T06:44:10","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-november-21st-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/11\/22\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-november-21st-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup November 21st"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.kens5.com\/news\/New-study-says-closing-block-of-south-Main-increases-mobility-232924881.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kens5.com\/news\/New-study-says-closing-block-of-south-Main-increases-mobility-232924881.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New study says closing block of South Main increases mobility<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby KENS 5 Staff<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kens5.com\/templates\/belo_embedWrapper.js?storyid=232924881&amp;pos=top&amp;swfw=470\"><\/script><object id=\"_fp_0.6358939227648079\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\" name=\"player\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\" \/><param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" \/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"config=http:\/\/www.kens5.com\/?j=embed_232924881&amp;ref=http:\/\/www.kens5.com\/news\/New-study-says-closing-block-of-south-Main-increases-mobility-232924881.html\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/swfs.bimvid.com\/player-3.2.15.swf\" \/><\/object><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kens5.com\/templates\/belo_embedWrapper.js?storyid=232924881&amp;pos=bottom&amp;ref=http:\/\/www.kens5.com\/news\/New-study-says-closing-block-of-south-Main-increases-mobility-232924881.html\"><\/script><br \/>\nSAN ANTONIO &#8212; A new study says closing a block of South Main Avenue would improve mobility downtown.<\/p>\n<p>The block, located outside HEB&#8217;s headquarters, sits between Arsenal and Cesar Chavez. The plan has garnered controversy from groups that want to keep the block open, like the Main Access Coalition.<\/p>\n<p>Research firm Kimley Horn says that HEB&#8217;s plan to close the block to expand the campus of its headquarters but add biking and walking paths as well. The firm says this would improve level of access to the area. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.mobilemaplets.com\/showplace\/11312\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mobilemaplets.com\/showplace\/11312\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Tyler TX Bicycle and Trails<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nwww.mobilemaplets.com<br \/>\nWelcome to Tyler, the REAL Rose of Texas! Located in beautiful east Texas, Tyler is the perfect choice for your next vacation. From the world famous Tyler Rose Garden and Azalea-coated neighborhoods to championship golf courses, antique districts and nationally registered museums and historic districts, Tyler offers a uniquely stress free getaway. Located 90 miles east of Dallas on Interstate Highway 20, the city of Tyler lies within a short distance of several lakes and surrounding woodlands. Tyler has a variety of museums, historic homes, a nationally recognized zoo and symphony. The&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/texascx.com\/tag\/highlander-cross-cup\/\" href=\"http:\/\/texascx.com\/tag\/highlander-cross-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Race Preview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Highlander Cross Cup \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Nov 23-24, 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\njoeyTWOwheels\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texascx.com<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/texascx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013HighlanderCrossCup-230x300.jpg?resize=230%2C300\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\nWaco!<\/p>\n<p>Last year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s course was tough \u00e2\u20ac\u201c hilly with great varied terrain and plenty of off-camber handling sections. It was just what we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve come to expect from a Fawley-designed course.<\/p>\n<p>2013HighlanderCrossCupBack to the scene of the crime, the Texas Cross Syndicate brings us their second weekend in a row. We asked Jeff and Bryan about the Highlander \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcCross Cup, a national-level race designation (USAC CXNC).<\/p>\n<p>Saturday is the CXNC day \u00e2\u20ac\u201c what does that do for your preparation?<\/p>\n<p>We have to do all the extras, that would be&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/149780732\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/149780732\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>ATX100k sponsors a 50k bonus ride at Rocky Hill Ranch! Camp and Ride!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<br \/>\nSaturday, December 7, 2013 3:00 PM to Sunday, December 8, 2013, 8:00 PM<br \/>\nRocky Hill Ranch<br \/>\n578 FM 153, Smithville, TX (map)<\/p>\n<p>RIDE POSTPONED! &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/calendar\/render?eid=djQ2OXJsMzc3cXNvNWVlZWd0bGI3azNzN2tfMjAxMzEyMDdUMTQwMDAwWiBma3Y5NGw0amMxZG1hbzdocTZ0ZzQyb21rc0Bn&amp;ctz=America\/Chicago&amp;sf=true&amp;output=xml\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/calendar\/render?eid=djQ2OXJsMzc3cXNvNWVlZWd0bGI3azNzN2tfMjAxMzEyMDdUMTQwMDAwWiBma3Y5NGw0amMxZG1hbzdocTZ0ZzQyb21rc0Bn&amp;ctz=America\/Chicago&amp;sf=true&amp;output=xml\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Saturday Urban Ride &#8211; Urban Bicycle Gallery<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWhen: Sat, December 7, 8:00am \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 9:30am<br \/>\nWhere: 4814 Nett St. Houston, TX 77007 (map)<br \/>\nDescription:\u00c2\u00a0 Saturday Rides are also Urban Road Rides from Urban Bicycle Gallery. The routes are around 20-25miles average 16-20 mph. Speed may vary depending on who shows. This route goes through many of the inner city neighborhoods: The Heights, Garden Oaks, and Oak Forest. Helmet required. Rides will be cancelled if the weather conditions are rainy, or icy (when in doubt call the store).<\/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\">Had a blast at last night&#39;s @AustinBcycle celebration, meeting fellow bike fans &amp; taking this guy for a test ride! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/S0Gx8nkbJI\">pic.twitter.com\/S0Gx8nkbJI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Carma Austin (@CarmaATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CarmaATX\/status\/403534713479897088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 21, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikePaulie\/status\/403566087725268993<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Waco Highlander Cross Cup preview coming soon. Waiting on promoters. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TXCX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TXCX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasCX\/status\/403560864747245568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 21, 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\">Looking for last weekend&#39;s overall results? Saturday is posted on USAC and Sunday is on the TXBRA CX forum page. <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\/403554531570909184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 21, 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\">Yesterday, Ray caught Eric test riding a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sundaybikes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SundayBikes<\/a>. Boys will be boys we suppose. Good morning, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Austin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Austin<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Z9gEr7jOdB\">http:\/\/t.co\/Z9gEr7jOdB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/403516160639266816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 21, 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>New study says closing block of South Main increases mobility by KENS 5 Staff SAN ANTONIO &#8212; A new study says closing a block of South Main Avenue would improve mobility downtown. 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