{"id":23608,"date":"2014-03-26T23:26:13","date_gmt":"2014-03-27T04:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23608"},"modified":"2014-03-26T23:26:13","modified_gmt":"2014-03-27T04:26:13","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-26th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/03\/26\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-26th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest March 26th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ride 2 Recovery cycles through Killeen<\/a><\/h2>\n

Courtney Griffin | Herald staff writer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0kdhnews.com<\/h3>\n

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\n Veterans from across the nation will ride through Killeen on Tuesday and then continue onto post the next day.
\n Ride 2 Recovery is a nonprofit organization that helps injured veterans improve their health and wellness through individual and group cycling.
\n More than 200 injured veterans and their supporters set off…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Wounded Veterans Bike Across Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

\n Hundreds of wounded veterans and their supporters are biking across Texas this week.
\n The 590-mile ride is organized by Ride 2 Recovery, a group that provides support to veterans worldwide.
\n The ride kicked off in Houston on Sunday and ended in College Station. On Monday, the caravan rolled on to…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Saturday Morning Ride from McKinney to Weston and Back<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dallas Cycling Trail Riders and Weekend Pub Crawlers<\/h3>\n

\n Saturday, March 29, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 8:00 AM
\n Lifetime Fitness
\n 971 State Highway 121, Allen, TX (map)
\n If anyone is looking for a fun ride in the country this Saturday morning, consider the Allen Lifetime Fitness ride (no requirement to be a member – I’m not). Ride info: 4 groups: 45 miles at 20mph, 45 miles at 18mph, 45 miles at 16mph, and 10-30 miles at 15mph All rides have experienced ride leads and…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Coordinated Voodoo effort puts Kent 1st place in the Cat 3 GC at the 2014 Corsicana Stage Race!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Voodoo Racing<\/h3>\n

\n The following are Kent Myer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s own words about the brilliant coordinated efforts of our Cat 3 squad (Kent, Nate Sheetz, and Aaron Wade) that helped him win the Cat 3 GC at Corsicana this year:
\n Corsicana was one of the first stage races I did last year right after getting my cat 3 upgrade, I had such a great time I was looking forward to the race this year as all of the courses fit my strengths pretty well. We rolled into the host hotel early evening on Friday to find they had managed to lose our reservation, but luckily had a few teammates to bunk up with on rollaway beds.
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\n It was really nice to wake up at a somewhat normal hour before a bike race Saturday morning and have time to eat, shower, shave, etc without rushing before the…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Get Ready For Siclovia This Sunday In Southtown<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Joey Palacios\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Public Radio<\/h3>\n

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\n The sixth semi-annual S\u00c3\u00adclov\u00c3\u00ada will turn roadways into bike lanes this weekend as thousands of San Antonians are expected to flock to the streets.
\n San Antonio\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s S\u00c3\u00adclov\u00c3\u00ada started in October 2011 and is based off a similar event in the country of Colombia. The streets are shut down to give cyclists and runners a clear path to exercise.
\n Since it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first inception, attendance has soared from 30,000 to 75,000 people, and even more are expected this Sunday. Monica Garza, director of S\u00c3\u00adclov\u00c3\u00ada with the YMCA, said while cycling and other physical activity is the…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Pedernales Falls State Park TRAIL BUILD & RIDE!<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<\/h3>\n

\n Saturday, March 29, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 9:00 AM
\n Pedernales Falls State Park
\n 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX (map)
\n Pedernales Falls State Park TRAIL BUILD & RIDE!
\n Build and RIDE NEW TRAIL that Austin Ridge Riders is building at the park.
\n MEET AT 9:00 AM at Pedernales Falls State Park equestrian camp gate along CR 201 – see map: http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/publications\/pwdpubs\/media\/park_maps\/pwd_mp_p4507_0026n.pdf
\n NO TRAIL BUILDING EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Austin Ridge Riders will provide tools & guidance for volunteers, as well as a prize raffle after the work. Volunteers get into the park for free on trail building days.
\n We will stage building from the pipeline corridor north of the Equestrian Camp and put priority on the section near…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Dallas City Council approves idea to start bike share program in Fair Park<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tom Benning\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0cityhallblog.dallasnews.com<\/h3>\n

\n Dallas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 first bike share program \u00e2\u20ac\u201c an amenity already common in many other major U.S. cities \u00e2\u20ac\u201c will make its debut this summer in Fair Park.
\n The City Council approved on Wednesday giving $125,000 to the nonprofit Friends of Fair Park to install and operate a bicycle rental program at the 277-acre park. Officials hope to launch the effort with around 20 bikes and two or three rental stations.
\n The OK came despite objections from several council members over the effort\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s compatibility with plans for a citywide bike share program, its potential for failure and its…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Mon Road Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/h3>\n

\n Mary E Lee Park
\n Mary E. Lee Rd – San Angelo
\n Date(s) – 03\/31\/2014
\n 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
\n Location: Mary E Lee Park
\n Categories
\n No Drop Ride
\n Road Ride
\n Riders meet at Mary E Lee Road (Nasworthy beach) and ride about 12 miles. This ride is a social (no-drop) ride. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t worry about getting left behind on this one. Group leaves out at 6:00PM.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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WTCA Post to Gail Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

West Texas Cycling Association<\/h3>\n

\n Date: April 5, 2014
\n Location: Post, TX
\n Contact: Pat Crawford
\n Details: The Post to Gail Ride is scheduled for April 5th and leaving from the Post courthouse parking lot at 9:00 AM. Pat Crawford and Robbie Thrasher are hosting. Cost is $5 for club members. Non-Club Members must join and pay the $20 membership fee to ride. Please RSVP to Pat by April 2nd so they can plan for supplies. Pay Pat or…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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See you Gateway trailhead for April\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s club meeting\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.No Foolin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122!!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association<\/h3>\n

\n In an effort to engage the membership and build community, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be kicking off the season of trailhead club meetings on April 1st at Gateway Park.\u00c2\u00a0 Please spread the word that we will NOT be meeting at Backwoods again until the clocks fall back in November.\u00c2\u00a0 We will be alternating between our two trails.\u00c2\u00a0 May\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s meeting will be at Marion Sansom Park 7:00pm.
\n The trail stewards will be firing up the grill after 6:00pm, and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll start the meeting at 7:00pm as usual.\u00c2\u00a0 Join us for a brat and a ride, and then get the latest on club happenings.\u00c2\u00a0 There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s plenty…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Rocky Tuesday. City Park (Emma Long). Intermediate pace, hard terrain<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<\/h3>\n

\n Tuesday, April 1, 2014 5:15 PM\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 to Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 7:45 PM
\n City Park – Emma Long Motorcycle Trails
\n 7548 Oak Shores Dr, Austin, TX (map)
\n Look for the guy on the red Santa Cruz Nomad.
\n This is not a ride for beginners.\u00c2\u00a0 The terrain is rocky, dangerous, difficult.\u00c2\u00a0 This is a drop ride meaning that if you are unable to keep pace, you may be left behind.\u00c2\u00a0 If you are left behind, there…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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DFW Summer Series 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

Texas Mountain Bike Trails<\/h3>\n

\n 2014 DFW Summer Series at Boulder Park & Erwin Park
\n Starting May 6th the weeknight party returns to Erwin Park in McKinney and debuts at Boulder Park in Dallas. This year we have 2 awesome locations and 2 separate summer series full of action packed racing!
\n Boulder Park in Dallas
\n Tuesdays 6pm & 7pm
\n Series 1: May 6 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c June 10
\n Series 2: July 29 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c September 2
\n Rainout Dates for series 1 are June 17 & June 24)
\n Erwin Park in McKinney
\n Thursdays 6pm & 7pm
\n Series 1: May 8 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c June 12
\n Series 2: July 31 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c September 4
\n (Rainout dates for series 1 are June 19 & June 26)…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Bessies Creek 24 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c April 4-5, 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bike Brookshire<\/h3>\n

\n Brookshire Texas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 only 24 hour time trail race is right around the corner.\u00c2\u00a0 This year the time trials take place at the La Quinta Inn & Suites in Brookshire Texas.
\n Test your speed in one of the different time distance categories.
\n 6 hr, 12 hr or the ultra 24 hrs of racing on your bike around the 21 mile loop from Brookshire, Fulshear, to Simonton and back to Brookshire.
\n Event Details at www.bessiescreek24.com.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Houston undercover stings target drivers endangering bicyclists (Video)<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.kens5.com\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0by Doug Miller \/ KHOU 11 News<\/h3>\n

\n HOUSTON — Next time you drive past a bicyclist on the streets of Houston, mind your manners. The bike rider just might be an undercover cop.
\n Houston police have adopted an unorthodox enforcement tactic, deploying plainclothes officers pedaling along streets to catch drivers disobeying a bicycle safety ordinance.
\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What that simply means is that there are officers out there on bicycles, dressed as normal citizens, who are just riding around town,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Mark Eisenman, an HPD assistant chief.
\n The enforcement effort that started three weeks ago focuses mainly on Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Safe Passing Ordinance, which dictates that drivers should stay…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Ride 2 Recovery cyclists roll through Waco<\/a><\/h2>\n

By STEPHANIE BUTTS \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.wacotrib.com<\/h3>\n

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\n U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Lori Kuczmanski was one of many soldiers whose eyes welled up with tears when asked why they participated in the Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge, a rehabilitation bicycle ride to help veterans and active-duty military heal from physical and mental wounds.
\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Right when you want to give up, you see a triple amputee next to you and you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t quit,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Kuczmanski said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m truly amazed and inspired by…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Tweets<\/h2>\n
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I posted 65 photos on Facebook in the album "2014 Texas Challenge" http:\/\/t.co\/oV272cosr0<\/a><\/p>\n

— Project Hero (@R2RProjectHero) March 27, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n