{"id":22716,"date":"2013-11-27T23:46:26","date_gmt":"2013-11-28T05:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22716"},"modified":"2013-11-27T23:46:26","modified_gmt":"2013-11-28T05:46:26","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-27th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/11\/27\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-27th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup November 27th"},"content":{"rendered":"

I don’t know where bicyclists ride in south Texas but the gravel roads might be a problem.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

South Texas County Gets Off TxDOT’s Gravel List<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Aman Batheja\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0The Texas Tribune
\nA South Texas county at the center of the Eagle Ford Shale drilling boom has worked out an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to avoid the conversion of 20 miles of its paved roads to gravel.
\nIn July, TxDOT released a list of 83 miles of paved roads that it intended to convert to gravel, including portions of FM 469 and FM 3408 in La Salle County. The news angered local officials and residents. TxDOT officials argued that the agency lacked the resources to maintain the roads, which were wearing out too quickly amid a surge in truck traffic tied to energy exploration.
\nUnder a deal announced Wednesday, TxDOT will cover the cost of labor to repair the portions of FM 469 and FM 3408 while the county will pay for the materials. The county has also…
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\nA damaged portion of the IH 37 frontage road, south of FM 99 in Live Oak County, Texas on Friday, August 16, 2013. The road is on a list of roads that the Texas Department of Transportation has announced will be converted to gravel because the agency lacks funds to keep them maintained at a safe level.<\/p>\n

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Back in the Saddle Again<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSouthwest CycleSport Musings
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m back in the saddle again
\nOut where a friend is a friend
\nWhere the longhorn cattle feed
\nOn the lowly gypsum weed
\nBack in the saddle again\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Back in the Saddle Again\u00e2\u20ac\u009d was the signature song of Gene Autry , was co-written by Autry and\u00c2\u00a0 Ray Whitley and fist released in 1939.
\nAs October and November roll around each year, my enthusiasm to get out on the bike starts to wain. Each year I try to use this time to recover from a long summer and seriously ease up on the riding.\u00c2\u00a0 This year I agreed to race the Two Man Time Trial at the Tour de Gruene which was on Sunday November 9th so my recovery period began a bit late.\u00c2\u00a0 I kept up the training through the event and…<\/p>\n

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Drew Hodgdon- Epic Bike Rider<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAs Heard On MaD Radio
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\nFormer Texan\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s center Drew Hodgdon joined MaD Radio and they go over the worst moments in offensive line history, Drew\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s terrifying biking experience, and so much more.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday: Intermediate\/Advanc\u00c2\u00aded Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Cycling Club
\nTuesday, December 10, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:15 PM
\n15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, Te (map)<\/p>\n

Look for group and ask if it’s us! call me, Jeff @ [masked] if you have any questions or are going to be late.<\/p>\n

This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube\/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. Wheels rolling by 6:30! See you there<\/p>\n

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Reveille Peak 100, COLD! Time to HTFU!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.turnincranks.com
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