{"id":23196,"date":"2014-02-14T23:19:17","date_gmt":"2014-02-15T05:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23196"},"modified":"2014-02-14T23:19:17","modified_gmt":"2014-02-15T05:19:17","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-february-14th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/02\/14\/texas-bicycling-news-february-14th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News February 14th"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a title=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SDe0DC3qr3I&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;a\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SDe0DC3qr3I&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;a\" target=\"_blank\">Our Favorite Bike Trails!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Richardson Bike Mart Richardson Bike Mart<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Favorite Bike Trails!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SDe0DC3qr3I?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  Listen to Ken &#8220;Woody&#8221; Smith talk about the great trails around Dallas!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/156476172\/?a=ea1_grp&amp;rv=ea1&amp;_af_eid=156476172&amp;_af=event\" href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/156476172\/?a=ea1_grp&amp;rv=ea1&amp;_af_eid=156476172&amp;_af=event\" target=\"_blank\">ARR\/RLAG Club Ride @ Pace Bend Park<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Saturday, March 8, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 9:00 AM<br \/>\n  Pace Bend Park<br \/>\n  2011 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX (map)<br \/>\n  Just past the East Trail Head Parking area &#8211; see map link below<br \/>\n  Austin Ridge Rider &amp; Ride Like A Girl Monthly Club Ride Pace Bend Park!<br \/>\n  All 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 no one gets left behind or lost, we will get you back to the trail head for the after party;)<br \/>\n  Remember to bring your helmet, plenty of water, and cash for the park entry fee. Everyone is also&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"http:\/\/brazosportbicycleclub.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/brazosportbicycleclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Brazosport Bicycle Club<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Tue 2\/18 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0star Tuesday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 PM &#8211; 11:00 PM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road<br \/>\n  Fri 2\/21 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0star Friday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road<br \/>\n  Sat 2\/22 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0star Saturday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Lake Jackson Recreation Center<br \/>\n  Sun 2\/23 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0star Sunday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Park and Ride on 288 and 35 in Angleton- meet at Bucee&#8217;s<br \/>\n  Tue 2\/25 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0star Tuesday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 PM &#8211; 11:00 PM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road<br \/>\n  Fri 2\/28 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0star Friday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road &#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BikeFriendlyCedars\/posts\/619644041442266\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BikeFriendlyCedars\/posts\/619644041442266\" target=\"_blank\">City-wide Bike Friendly Meet and Greet<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Bike Friendly Cedars<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\n  All:<br \/>\n  Bike Friendly Oak Cliff invites you to a City-wide Bike Friendly Meet and Greet at The Foundry (next door to Chicken Scratch on Fort Worth Avenue) on Wednesday, February 26, at 6:30 pm.<br \/>\n  We at BFOC are concerned that the City has not yet formed a Bicycle Advisory Council as provided in the Bike Plan. Consequently, some critical bicycle-related issues are not being addressed. We think it would be productive for us all to get to know each other and work together to make Dallas a more bike-friendly city.<br \/>\n  Come with an issue in mind and let&#8217;s put our heads together (while we tip a few).<br \/>\n  If you are no longer a contact for your BF group, or are&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"http:\/\/www.usacycling.org\/usa-cycling-names-2013-officials-of-the-year.htmhttp:\/\/www.usacycling.org\/usa-cycling-names-2013-officials-of-the-year.htm\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usacycling.org\/usa-cycling-names-2013-officials-of-the-year.htm\" target=\"_blank\">USA Cycling names 2013 Officials of the Year<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.usacycling.org<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 14, 2014) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c USA Cycling is pleased to announce its 2013 Officials of the Year. The national governing body named an overall &#8220;National Official of the Year,&#8221; five &#8220;Regional Officials of the Year,&#8221; and 32 &#8220;Local Officials of the Year.&#8221;<br \/>\n  The honored officials were chosen by the USA Cycling Technical Commission and Local Associations based on their demonstrated excellence in technical skills, management and teamwork, and service to their respective local associations and race directors. &#8230;<br \/>\n  &#8230;Steve Crews (Dallas, Texas) &#8211; Mountain Region&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"http:\/\/oldguy2wheels.com\/2014\/02\/14\/writers-block-2\/\" href=\"http:\/\/oldguy2wheels.com\/2014\/02\/14\/writers-block-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Writer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Block<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>An Old Guy On Two Wheels<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Stumbling around trying to find something to write about.\u00c2\u00a0 No epic rides to talk about. Haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t had a cager try to kill me in some time. Can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get up any anger about that dolt in Suffolk County, NY (besides a whole bunch of people beat me to it).<br \/>\n  I suppose I could work up some cranky comments about how major highway projects are moving faster than simple trail projects.\u00c2\u00a0 Can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t seem to work up the energy for that either.<br \/>\n  Getting \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcbent<br \/>\n  Did have a pleasant experience doing some research for my sister.\u00c2\u00a0 She wants to get back into cycling.\u00c2\u00a0 Due to some physical issues she\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s looking for a recumbent trike.\u00c2\u00a0 No really good bike shops where she lives.<br \/>\n  So I went to Easy Street Recumbents to look at models and ask questions. Very pleasant experience.\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a small shop but well stocked and the people&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"http:\/\/www.kveo.com\/news\/police-asking-publics-help-theft-5900-bicycle\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kveo.com\/news\/police-asking-publics-help-theft-5900-bicycle\" target=\"_blank\">Police asking for public&#8217;s help in theft of $5,900 bicycle<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.kveo.com<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\n  BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS (KVEO NEWSCENTER 23) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Brownsville police are asking for the public&#8217;s help in identifying the suspect who walked into a store and stole a high end bicycle.<br \/>\n  On Wednesday, February 12th at around 5:20 p.m. a man entered the Bicycle World store, located at 1275 N. Expressway, and took off with a red and black &#8220;Specialized Turbo S&#8221; electric bicycle valued at nearly&#8230;<br \/>\n  <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cache.comcorpusa.com\/640\/0\/crop\/kveo\/media\/news\/bike.jpg?resize=640%2C384\" width=\"640\" height=\"384\" \/>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Tweets<\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBQ44\/status\/434537692143960064<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">92 F degrees today 20 F degrees couple days ago. summer is back for the week time to ride .Out of shape I&#39;ll try at least 60 miles tomorrow<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; jerald roll (@grandpajerald) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grandpajerald\/status\/434471606920806400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\/434462463807856641<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/thejurgy\/status\/434449897677684737<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Out with my lady at our favorite date spot. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/manorgrocery?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#manorgrocery<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/yQozR9RwlJ\">http:\/\/t.co\/yQozR9RwlJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; daniel (@danielAread) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danielAread\/status\/434449821089693697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\">Come to our 2014 Rider Cup Classic on March 31st! Join Texas 4000 in the fight against cancer! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/eawtJZFDBw\">pic.twitter.com\/eawtJZFDBw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/434449752378200065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\">Congratulations to Jeff Lucido. Resolution CX in Garland Texas will be a UCI 2 race weekend and part of the&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/OmtGz27uAZ\">http:\/\/t.co\/OmtGz27uAZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasCXProject\/status\/434445048894459904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\">Giving the LAB underpass a little love. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/8HL5HH6RAJ\">http:\/\/t.co\/8HL5HH6RAJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ghisallo Cycling Initiative (@GhisalloFound) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GhisalloFound\/status\/434440712185479168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/RandyATX\/status\/434419873989398528<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Looks like a great weekend to ride! Open track Saturday 12-4. BYO track bike and see you there!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlkekVelodrome\/status\/434401314748260352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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 Valentine&#39;s Day Lady Bird Lake Trail! We love riding here! @ Lady Bird Lake Trail <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/UXjr5OOjk3\">http:\/\/t.co\/UXjr5OOjk3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/434386444686479360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\">New PR for peak sprint power just before race weekend, good sign!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATCRacingTeam\/status\/434378840370991104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\">Pre-Ride the Mellow Johnny&#39;s Classic. Feb 22, 9am-2pm. While you&#39;re there, demo a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/santacruzbikes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@santacruzbikes<\/a> mtb.<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/joQrrJnH2x\">http:\/\/t.co\/joQrrJnH2x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mellowjohnnys\/status\/434370554607714305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\">4 Pedals of the Rose TT #4 Sun. 02\/16 Faulkner Park 2:00. must be TBC, ETT, or LAMA member. link to event <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/x9MQ6m6TdM\">http:\/\/t.co\/x9MQ6m6TdM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tyler Bicycle Club (@TylerBikeClub) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TylerBikeClub\/status\/434362608271896576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\">B and B meeting 02\/17 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrunoS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@brunos<\/a>, Old j-ville at 6:00 pm. Pizza provided by TBC. Check link <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/uFuKF49G5K\">http:\/\/t.co\/uFuKF49G5K<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tyler Bicycle Club (@TylerBikeClub) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TylerBikeClub\/status\/434350962044436480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\">Thanks to Steve Morton for the great photos from last weekend&#39;s high school races! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/tFYFXbgHRt\">http:\/\/t.co\/tFYFXbgHRt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RPRTexas\/status\/434350175780216832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NoGradient?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NoGradient<\/a> athlete ryanraeke, getting a little pre-season VO2 testing. In front of an entire\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/EbC7uwxzWb\">http:\/\/t.co\/EbC7uwxzWb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NoGradient.com (@NoGradient) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NoGradient\/status\/434347643461177344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/tsunamicycles\/status\/434344599658586112<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Favorite Bike Trails! Richardson Bike Mart Richardson Bike Mart Listen to Ken &#8220;Woody&#8221; Smith talk about the great trails around Dallas! ARR\/RLAG Club Ride @ Pace Bend Park The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group Saturday, March 8, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 9:00 <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/02\/14\/texas-bicycling-news-february-14th\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-628","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23196","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23196"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23196\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23196"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23196"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}