{"id":23688,"date":"2014-04-04T00:32:04","date_gmt":"2014-04-04T05:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23688"},"modified":"2014-04-04T00:34:35","modified_gmt":"2014-04-04T05:34:35","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-april-3rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/04\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-april-3rd\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest April 3rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ride 2 Recovery. Texas challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Daniel Cernero, Sentinel Sports Editor\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.forthoodsentinel.com<\/h4>\n

\n Soldiers lined Fort Hood streets to wave flags, yell and cheer, welcoming the roughly 200 riders participating in Day 4 of the Ride 2 Recovery\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Texas Challenge March 26 at the Great Place.
\n After entering the post\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s main gate, the riders \u00e2\u20ac\u201c with more than 100 Purple Heart awardees in their midst \u00e2\u20ac\u201c were greeted with an overflow of support, many exchanging high-fives with Soldiers as they approached III Corps Headquarters. There, surrounding the flagpole as winds picked up and rain began to fall, the cyclists had the chance to soak in all of the support from Fort Hood leaders and from other fellow Soldiers.
\n Chap. (Capt.) James Pritchard, a member of Fort Hood\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Warrior Transition Brigade, described it as an amazing experience.
\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Even though we had not-so-great weather, with it beginning to…
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Texas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Lauren Stephens Wins Redlands Stage One<\/a><\/h2>\n

texasbikeracing.com<\/h4>\n

\n Texas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Lauren Stephens wins stage one of the Redlands Bicycle Classic followed by Karol Ann Canuel and Leah Kirchmann. Today\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first stage was the Highland Circuit Race (41.9 miles).
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TWRF Art Bike Tour – Sewell Park<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.toursanmarcos.com<\/h4>\n

\n Time: 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0April 11th
\n Admission: FREE
\n Contact: texaswildricefestival@gmail.com
\n Take part in this family-friendly cycling tour of local art galleries featuring San Marcos River related art as well as a few surprises.
\n Venues: …\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wednesday Walnut Creek Social<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<\/h4>\n

\n Wednesday, April 9, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 6:00 PM
\n Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
\n 12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
\n We will be meeting at 5:45 pm to air up, tune and hit the Walnut Creek trail wheels down at 6:00 pm for a 10 to 12 mile circuit, this will be a Beginner ride for folks who just want to ride Walnut at a group pace and we will do a varying loop of…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bicyclist dies when pickup hits him in Galena Park<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Dale Lezon\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 www.chron.com<\/h4>\n

\n A bicyclist died Wednesday night when a pickup hit him as he was riding on a street in Galena Park.
\n Isidro Martinez Campos was killed in the incident, which occurred just after 8 p.m. in the 2000 block of N. Main, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
\n Deputies said Campos was riding a bicycle on the improved shoulder along the roadway when he entered the southbound lane of traffic, failing to yield the right of way to a 1999 GMC pickup. The truck, which was traveling southbound on the…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

278 Days Until #CXNats2015 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Promoter Update<\/a><\/h2>\n

joeyTWOwheels\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texascx.com<\/h4>\n
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CXNats2015 in Austin is happening\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6YES!<\/h1>\n

Are you surprised?
\n Most of us never lost faith. After all, it was awarded to Austin by USAC, right?
\n However, many in the Capital City know the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Crown Jewel\u00e2\u20ac\u009d as one of our parks that is near impossible to get for events. There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s multiple neighborhood associations, then the city government and yada, yada this and blah blah that. There are people out there \u00e2\u20ac\u201c even people we hold in high regard as part of…
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Wed Road Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/h4>\n

\n South Gate Church of Christ
\n 528 Country Club Rd – San Angelo
\n Date(s) – 04\/09\/2014
\n 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
\n Location:\u00c2\u00a0 South Gate Church of Christ
\n Categories:\u00c2\u00a0 Road Ride
\n Join us for a moderate ride with multiple options of 14, 20 and 25 mile rides. This is a no drop ride so if you are new to the area and don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know the route or just want the fellowship of a group ride, this is a great group ride.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Club Calender Update<\/a><\/h2>\n

Woodlands Cycling Club<\/h4>\n

\n The Club calendar has been updated to the following (previously used) format for Road Group Rides.
\n 1st Saturday of the month \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Conroe Carl Barton Junior ark
\n 2nd Saturday of the month \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Honea Egypt
\n 3rd Saturday of the month \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Monthomery HS
\n 4th Saturday of the month \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Willis
\n 5th Saturday of the month \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Conroe Carl Barton Junior Park\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Three national titles up for grabs to collegiate riders in Texas this weekend<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.usacycling.org<\/h4>\n

\n Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 3, 2014) — Three national titles will be up for grabs this weekend as the 2014 USA Cycling Collegiate BMX National Championships take place in tandem with the USA BMX Super Nationals at the Metroplex in Desoto, Texas.
\n The event, slated for April 4-5, will represent the third year that USA Cycling has awarded national titles to collegiate athletes in the discipline of BMX.\u00c2\u00a0 On the line will be individual national titles for both men and women, as well as the coveted team omnium title.
\n Collegiate racing begins at 5:00 p.m. CDT on Friday with the podium ceremonies taking place on Saturday.
\n Many of the country’s top collegiate cycling teams are expected to make strong runs, including…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

El Paso Bicycle Club<\/h4>\n

\n Sunday, April 20
\n Rollers to Cruces-8:00 am
\n Lower Valley Ramble-9:00 am\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rattled In Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.mountainflyermagazine.com<\/h4>\n

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\n Leadville Qualifier Draws Over 500 Racers
\n Words and Images By Zach White
\n The Austin Rattler was the first stop of 5 on Lifetime\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 2014 Leadville Race Series, offering riders the opportunity to not only solidify a spot in the Leadville 100 this August by way of a top race finish or local lottery, but to also simply have a great day of bike riding, Texas-style.
\n Doubling in size to an impressive 506 racers this year since its inception only 3 years ago, the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcRattler is quickly becoming popular on its own, regardless of whether riders wish to qualify for Leadville or not. And while the general vibe of the event is much more of a…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Appleby: Tuesday Club Ride out-and-back<\/a><\/h2>\n

Nacogdoches Bicycle Club<\/h4>\n

\n Start at the Nacogdoches High School at the corner of Appleby Sand Road and Loop 224. If you want a full 20 miles, make the right turn in Appleby just before the railroad tracks and ride along FM 2609 to the stop sign out in the country.
\n If you need a shorter ride of about 15 miles, instead of turning right, continue straight at the railroad tracks for another mile and turn around at the Shell Station on Hwy 59.
\n Appleby Sand Road has the smoothest pavement and the widest shoulders anywhere around Nacogdoches. …\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tweets<\/h2>\n
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Jozsef Major's ride ahead or #ironman<\/a> #texas<\/a> this weekend. #cycling<\/a> #triathlon<\/a> #swiftcarbon<\/a> Sweeeeet! http:\/\/t.co\/8OKLqJHRNe<\/a><\/p>\n

— James Dando (@jwddando) April 4, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n