{"id":22848,"date":"2013-12-29T23:43:28","date_gmt":"2013-12-30T05:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22848"},"modified":"2013-12-29T23:43:28","modified_gmt":"2013-12-30T05:43:28","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-december-29th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/12\/29\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-december-29th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup December 29th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.brownsvilleherald.com\/news\/local\/article_d896a6a2-7038-11e3-94c2-0019bb30f31a.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.brownsvilleherald.com\/news\/local\/article_d896a6a2-7038-11e3-94c2-0019bb30f31a.html\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Brownsville groups offer running, cycling options<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy YVETTE VELA The Brownsville Herald<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/brownsvilleherald.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/c8\/ec8d7352-7038-11e3-b689-0019bb30f31a\/52bf9674672c3.preview-300.jpg?resize=300%2C473\" width=\"300\" height=\"473\" \/><br \/>\nComing into 2014, Browns ville residents have options to make healthy resolutions for the new year: no-cost running or cycling groups.<br \/>\nSaturday morning brought cold and drizzly weather, but that didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t stop a group of dedicated runners who gathered before sunrise for a weekly run at Rx Running Co., at 3101 Pablo Kisel Blvd.<br \/>\nThe Brownsville store, which specializes in running shoes, hosts Saturday morning runs for anyone wanting to get out and improve their running times and distances \u00e2\u20ac\u201d or for those who enjoy running as a&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DIa4MiR9bnQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DIa4MiR9bnQ\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>My FitVlog Day 9 and Cycling Allen, Texas!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Shauna Chan<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"My FitVlog Day 9 and Cycling Allen, Texas!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DIa4MiR9bnQ?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 \/>\nHere&#8217;s my short fitvlog update for this week. I&#8217;ve only lost 2 pounds so far~~most likely because of the holiday this week. At least I didn&#8217;t gain 2 pounds! haha!<br \/>\nAlso, I give a glimpse of today&#8217;s bike ride around Allen, Texas! When I&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/156483552\/?a=ea1_grp&amp;rv=ea1&amp;_af_eid=156483552&amp;_af=event\" href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/156483552\/?a=ea1_grp&amp;rv=ea1&amp;_af_eid=156483552&amp;_af=event\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>ARR\/RLAG Club Ride @ Rocky Hill Ranch<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<br \/>\nSaturday, January 11, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00 AM<br \/>\nRocky Hill Ranch<br \/>\n578 FM 153, Smithville, TX (map)<\/p>\n<p>Look for the Austin Ridge Rider Banner<br \/>\nAustin Ridge Rider &amp; Ride Like A Girl Monthly Club Ride at Rocky Hill Ranch<\/p>\n<p>This month we join RHR&#8217;s Jordan&#8217;s Challenge as they raise money to fight Systemic Lupus and Juvenile Arthritis.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WAGAE0c0D4\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockyhillranch.com\/jordans-challenge\/\">Jordan&#8217;s Challenge &#8211; January 11th, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Jordan&#8217;s Challenge &#8211; January 11th, 2014&#8221; &#8212; Rocky Hill Ranch Texas\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rockyhillranch.com\/jordans-challenge\/embed\/#?secret=WAGAE0c0D4\" data-secret=\"WAGAE0c0D4\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nAll mountain bikers are welcome, riders will break into groups based on skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and pace (fast, casual, slow). This is a No Drop ride so&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideSchedule.aspx\" href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideSchedule.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>HBC Ride Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<table id=\"display_dg_ride_schedule\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Wednesday 01\/01\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=55\">New Years Pot Luck Lunch And Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">8:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">David Dick<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Saturday 01\/04\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=35\">Montgomery<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">9:00am<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Ronald &amp; Lilette Britsch<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Sunday 01\/05\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=70\">Houston Sans Car<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">9:00 am<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Gail Wellenkamp<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Sunday 01\/05\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=71\">Your Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">9:00am<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">NEEDED<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Saturday 01\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=54\">Zube Park<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">9:00am<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Ronald &amp; Lilette Britsch<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Sunday 01\/12\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=71\">Your Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">9:00am<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">NEEDED<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Saturday 01\/18\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=7\">Chappell Hill North<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">9:00am<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Ronald &amp; Lilette Britsch<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Sunday 01\/19\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=71\">Your Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">9:00am<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">NEEDED<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Saturday 01\/25\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=42\">Pattison &#8211; Hempstead<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">9:00am<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Ronald &amp; Lilette Britsch<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Sunday 01\/26\/14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=71\">Your Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">9:00am<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">NEEDED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/friendsofcoloradobend.wordpress.com\/2013\/12\/29\/trail-grooming-december-28-2013\/\" href=\"http:\/\/friendsofcoloradobend.wordpress.com\/2013\/12\/29\/trail-grooming-december-28-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Trail Grooming \u00e2\u20ac\u201c December 28, 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nfriends of colorado bend<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/friendsofcoloradobend.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/12\/trailcrewfortheday.jpg?resize=800%2C600\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\nThis was originally going to be a full weekend trip, but the weekend between Christmas and New Year apparently isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t a great time to schedule a trail building weekend!\u00c2\u00a0 The only other option available was the weekend BEFORE Christmas and we figured that would be an even worse time!\u00c2\u00a0 Two couples signed up for the trip, but one couple could only make it for the day, so the weekend became a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcDay Trip\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 for both couples and a late notice was sent out to the trail builders about the change.\u00c2\u00a0 With no food or lodging involved, there was no deadline for signing up and all were invited to just \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcshow up\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 if they wanted to.\u00c2\u00a0 Two guys took the offer, so there were&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.sawheelmen.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sawheelmen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Upcoming Rides and Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nSan Antonio Wheelmen<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday, 1\/1: \u00c2\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sawheelmen.com\/caldetail.cfm?sec_id=87965&amp;frm=87965&amp;calendar_id=947395\">New Year&#8217;s Day Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday, 1\/4: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sawheelmen.com\/caldetail.cfm?sec_id=87965&amp;frm=87965&amp;calendar_id=947396\">Krueger Canyon-River Road Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday, 1\/5: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sawheelmen.com\/caldetail.cfm?sec_id=87965&amp;frm=87965&amp;calendar_id=947397\">Helotes-Castroville Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.woodlandscycling.org\/component\/jevents\/icalrepeat.detail\/2014\/01\/04\/1592\/-\/intermediate-faster-ride-carl-barton-park.html?Itemid=109\" href=\"http:\/\/www.woodlandscycling.org\/component\/jevents\/icalrepeat.detail\/2014\/01\/04\/1592\/-\/intermediate-faster-ride-carl-barton-park.html?Itemid=109\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Intermediate &amp; Faster Ride-Carl Barton Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWoodlands Cycling Club<br \/>\nSaturday, January 04, 2014, 08:30am &#8211; 11:00am<br \/>\nDirections:\u00c2\u00a0 I45 N exit 84B 336\/Frazier Street.\u00c2\u00a0 Go right on 336.\u00c2\u00a0 Continue east about 3 miles to the park on the right. Turn right into Carl Barton Park at the second exit and park on the left side of the parking lot.\u00c2\u00a0 Restrooms are available.<\/p>\n<p>Helmets and hydration are required.<\/p>\n<p>Intermediate group:\u00c2\u00a0 average 16-18 mph<br \/>\nFaster group:\u00c2\u00a0 average 18-20+ mph<\/p>\n<p>Multiple routes from 40+ miles.\u00c2\u00a0 Route is generally decided at the start of the ride based on the group and weather.\u00c2\u00a0 Intermediate group about 40 miles.\u00c2\u00a0 Faster group 50+ miles.<br \/>\nPlease plan to arrive in time to be ready at the start time. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.bikegurus.com\/2013\/12\/how-to-ride-your-bicycle-in-cold-weather.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BikeGeek+%28Bike+Geek+%28BikeGurus.com%29%29\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bikegurus.com\/2013\/12\/how-to-ride-your-bicycle-in-cold-weather.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BikeGeek+%28Bike+Geek+%28BikeGurus.com%29%29\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How To : Ride Your Bicycle in Cold Weather<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nwww.bikegurus.com<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bikegurus.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bankrobber_Justin-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\nBank robber? No, just layered up and ready for a ride in the mid-30\u00e2\u20ac\u00b2s!<\/p>\n<p>Without the proper apparel, bicycling in cold weather can redefine what it means to be cold and uncomfortable.\u00c2\u00a0 Wind chill is a big factor in this equation of discomfort.\u00c2\u00a0 So what is a cyclist to do when the mercury starts to dip?<\/p>\n<p>The answer \u00e2\u20ac\u201c breathable layers and a windproof outer shell.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a quick peek at what I wear when the temperatures dip down between 32-49 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>Your first layer should usually be form-fitting (so it plays nicer with subsequent layers you put on) and made of a breathable fabric so moisture gets pulled away from your body as you&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GijB8tGwdT8&amp;feature=youtu.be\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GijB8tGwdT8&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>P123 Resolution Cross barriers<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby noprobXC<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"P123 Resolution Cross barriers\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GijB8tGwdT8?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 \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"P123 Resolution Cross climb\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nIkZ8FxA29c?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><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wNZ12idk5Cg&amp;feature=youtu.be\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wNZ12idk5Cg&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Resolution Cross P123 &#8211; Sunday<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby noprobXC<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Resolution Cross P123 - Sunday\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wNZ12idk5Cg?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 \/>\nFirst lap at the run-up<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event: he Big Pig Foundation Race Against Cancer &#8211; Tyler, TX: When: Sat Feb 8, 2014 8am to 2pm\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>CSTWhere: &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/lQZssmo5wl\">http:\/\/t.co\/lQZssmo5wl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/417453216024915969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 30, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>===========================================<\/p>\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\">Watching <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/diegem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#diegem<\/a> and keep noticing this flag with supporters from Texas? <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/LQ8Rms71zP\">pic.twitter.com\/LQ8Rms71zP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasCX\/status\/417504923282984960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 30, 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\">Morning ride in nearby Hill Country Village <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Nj8zhYbPJE\">http:\/\/t.co\/Nj8zhYbPJE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Justin Moore (@bikegeek) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikegeek\/status\/417419428687806464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 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\">Happy to stand on the podium with these lads today <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/txcxsynd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@txcxsynd<\/a> Resolution CX <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Pt6r0FT5u5\">http:\/\/t.co\/Pt6r0FT5u5<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cxnc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cxnc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/txcx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#txcx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/417407619695800320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 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\/bikenoob\/status\/417406084970586112<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikePaulie\/status\/417406020986486784<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Finally got in a ride!!!!<a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/p8KyJHHEGd\">http:\/\/t.co\/p8KyJHHEGd<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/strava?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#strava<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/417365819434074112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 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\">Video from last CM is up! Awesome footage here, shout out to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JONxBLAZE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jonxblaze<\/a>  for this vid! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f4KZx6UpXq\">https:\/\/t.co\/f4KZx6UpXq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonCM\/status\/417358061116747777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 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\">Second shake out ride in two days &#8230; Love Slaughter Creek Trails! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/FpnwagBHjD\">http:\/\/t.co\/FpnwagBHjD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fitcityleblanc\/status\/417352992220667904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 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\">Fast masters with Will Black of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mellowjohnnys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mellowjohnnys<\/a> cleaning up. Ro Roman @CXProject2015 wins<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SS<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TXCX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TXCX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ResolutionCX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ResolutionCX<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/PsHkEkKrK0\">pic.twitter.com\/PsHkEkKrK0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasCX\/status\/417332180491059200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 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\">It&#39;s 52F so far&#8230;&#8230;.skies are clear no drizzle Let&#39;s ride. Meeting Team McAllen at 0700 on th. &amp; Nolana&#8230;.McAllen..<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/417278900817776640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 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>Brownsville groups offer running, cycling options By YVETTE VELA The Brownsville Herald Coming into 2014, Browns ville residents have options to make healthy resolutions for the new year: no-cost running or cycling groups. 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