{"id":23317,"date":"2014-02-21T22:31:53","date_gmt":"2014-02-22T04:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23317"},"modified":"2014-02-21T22:31:53","modified_gmt":"2014-02-22T04:31:53","slug":"texas-bicycling-blogs-and-news-digest-february-21st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/02\/21\/texas-bicycling-blogs-and-news-digest-february-21st\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blogs and News Digest February 21st"},"content":{"rendered":"

2014 Walburg Finish<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bat City Cycling<\/h3>\n

\n The final right turn \u00e2\u20ac\u201d in Walburg, TX
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The Brotherhood Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.brotherhoodride.com<\/h3>\n

\n The Brotherhood Ride decided that we needed to establish two separate rides in 2014.
\n Our first ride will honor 19 Fallen Heroes from Texas; Dallas (1), West (12), Bryan (2) & Houston (4). Dates will be May 22, 2014 to May 30, 2014.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Houston Receives Bike Friendliness Award While Still Dealing With Recent Hit-And-Run Deaths<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Florian Martin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0kuhf.org<\/h3>\n

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\n The City of Houston has received an award for bike friendliness from a national bicycle organization. The recognition comes shortly after a series of fatal hit-and-run accidents involving bicycles in the last few months.
\n In Texas, Houston joins Austin, San Antonio and The Woodlands as communities the League of American Bicyclists recognizes as bike-friendly.
\n The city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s sustainability director Laura Spanjian accepted the award during a bike-friendliness workshop at the Westin Memorial City in west Houston.
\n She says there are several reasons why Houston deserves it.
\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We passed policies. We finally passed the safe passing law. Mayor Parker passed a…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Mellow Johnny’s Classic – Need Volunteers<\/a><\/h2>\n

violetcrown.org<\/h3>\n

\n MJ’s needs help with several aspects of this USAC US Cup Pro Series MTB event that will be held March 1-2 at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch. Needs include everything from course building, to trophy distribution to racer ambassadors to merchandise sales and money handling. Dates when they need volunteers include February 27-28 all day, March 1 at both the race and the Shop Party, March 2 at the…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Grampies Go South<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Steve Miller and Dodie Miller<\/h3>\n

\n Day 48: Shepherd to wild camp 10 km before Richards
\n Friday February 21, 2014, 88 km (55 miles) – Total so far: 2,800 km (1,740 miles)
\n Vrry weak 2g plus we need to go to sleep for super early wakeup. Real post tomorrow…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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BikeTexas KidsKup at Mellow Johnny’s Classic (Henly)<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeTexas.org<\/h3>\n

\n Saturday, March 1
\n Flat Creek Crossing Ranch, Henly, TX
\n Please note earlier times for this race only–
\n Registration: 9:30 AM
\n Safety clinic and racing: 11:30 AM
\n Directions from Austin are on the race flyer.
\n Leashed pets only are allowed on the ranch (owners must clean up after their pets) and there is a $10 parking fee.
\n Course: All BTKK courses are designed for safety and fun, with beginner kids in mind, and…
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Event: Heart of Texas Recumbent Rally – Austin, TX: When: Sat Feb 22, 2014 1pm to 5pm\u00c2\u00a0
CSTWhere: Easy Stre… http:\/\/t.co\/Z9aH9rxG0n<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 21, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n