{"id":23741,"date":"2014-04-11T00:17:58","date_gmt":"2014-04-11T05:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23741"},"modified":"2014-04-11T00:17:58","modified_gmt":"2014-04-11T05:17:58","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-and-blog-digest-april-10th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/11\/texas-bicycling-news-and-blog-digest-april-10th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News and Blog Digest April 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.khou.com\/news\/neighborhood-news\/Local-cyclist-on-a-mission-to-teach-safety-to-drivers-254668521.html\">Local cyclist on a mission to teach safety to drivers<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by KHOU.com staff<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.khou.com\/templates\/belo_embedWrapper.js?storyid=254668521&amp;pos=top&amp;swfw=470\"><\/script><object id=\"_fp_0.6899401480332017\" width=\"470\" height=\"264\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\" name=\"player\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\" \/><param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" \/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"config=http:\/\/www.khou.com\/?j=embed_254668521&amp;ref=http:\/\/www.khou.com\/news\/neighborhood-news\/Local-cyclist-on-a-mission-to-teach-safety-to-drivers-254668521.html\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/swfs.bimvid.com\/player-3.2.15.swf\" \/><\/object><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.khou.com\/templates\/belo_embedWrapper.js?storyid=254668521&amp;pos=bottom&amp;ref=http:\/\/www.khou.com\/news\/neighborhood-news\/Local-cyclist-on-a-mission-to-teach-safety-to-drivers-254668521.html\"><\/script><br \/>\n  HOUSTON \u00e2\u20ac\u201c A Houston man is on a mission to teach drivers how to safely pass cyclists on the road, and he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s doing it by riding with a camera and a flag.<br \/>\n  &#8220;I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve basically got a flag that sticks out exactly three feet from the&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/texasbikeracing.com\/qa-matrix-challenge-promoter-jeff-lucido\/\">Q&amp;A with Matrix Challenge Promoter Jeff Lucido<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by TexasBikeRacing.com staff<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/texasbikeracing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/LM34570.png?resize=800%2C467\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" \/><br \/>\n  The 31st consecutive edition of the Matrix Challenge, presented by Richardson Bike Mart, is a little over a week away in Dallas. The race is the longest running competitive cycling event in Texas and this year has a few changes. We had a moment to catch up with Jeff Lucido, race director, to ask a few questions about this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s event.<br \/>\n  TBR: The race is switching venues from the famed 8-corner Wilson Historic District. Why the change?<br \/>\n  JL: Correct, I can sum it up simply; racer safety.<br \/>\n  After last year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s event construction of a new building started at the exit to Turn 8 (Texas St. and Swiss Ave.) of the traditional course. The construction included street cuts for what we assume are underground utility connections. Unfortunately the replacement asphalt covering the hole left a pretty&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/bikefriendlyrichardson.org\/2014\/04\/10\/i-bike-richardson-rebecca-ballard\/\">I Bike Richardson \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Rebecca Ballard<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Bike Friendly Richardson<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time for another installment of the I Bike Richardson series, where we put a face on Richardson cyclists. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d like to introduce Rebecca Ballard. She took the time to answer a few questions about biking. Enjoy:<br \/>\n  Name: Rebecca Ballard<br \/>\n  How long have you been riding?<br \/>\n  I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been bike commuting for 20 years. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve also done triathlons, mountain biking and road riding for fun as well.<br \/>\n  How often do you ride?<br \/>\n  Not as much as I should. In warm weather I try to ride my bike to work at least a few days a week. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll ride to the store or to get a hair cut sometimes, but I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m more likely to walk than ride.<br \/>\n  What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s your favorite route? &#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/91628763\">SCCCC ACU Road Race &#8211; 3\/29\/14<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>TechCycling<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Collegiate road racing at Abilene Christian University<br \/>\n  South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference<br \/>\n  March 29 &amp; 30, 2014<br \/>\n  http:\/\/vimeo.com\/91628763\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/beaumonttexas.gov\/moonlight-bicycle-madness\/\">Moonlight Bicycle Madness rolls on Friday, May 9<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by Danielle Underferth\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0beaumonttexas.gov<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  The City of Beaumont Recreation Division will host its annual Moonlight Bicycle Madness bike ride on Friday, May 9.<br \/>\n  This popular annual event is open to riders of all skill levels. The 14-mile course begins and ends at Rogers Park, and includes rest stops, live entertainment and door prizes. Helmets and lights are strongly recommended.<br \/>\n  Registration will be from 7 to 9:45 p.m. at Rogers Park, 1455 Dowlen Road. Advance registration is&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ketknbc.com\/news\/letourneau-students-to-compete-in-bike-engineering\">LeTourneau students to compete in bike engineering challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.ketknbc.com<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cache.comcorpusa.com\/640\/0\/crop\/ketk\/media\/wheresyourkneepads.jpg?resize=640%2C424\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" \/><br \/>\n  Longview \u00e2\u20ac\u201d LeTourneau University freshman mechanical engineering student Cody Beaman grew up building bicycles in his hometown of Katy.<br \/>\n  \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I have always enjoyed building bikes,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153My family and I would buy bikes from Goodwill and rebuild them. This is what I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m doing engineering for. I love building and fabricating.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<br \/>\n  In January, Beaman and other LeTourneau University engineering students were&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bicycle-stuff.com\/photo2014\/04-Tour_Dallas\/index.html\">April 5, 2014 &#8211; Tour Dallas &#8211; Dallas, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.bicycle-stuff.com<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bicycle-stuff.com\/photo2014\/04-Tour_Dallas\/images\/Tour_Dallas_003.JPG?resize=666%2C500\" width=\"666\" height=\"500\" \/>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sw.org\/bike-tour\/2014\/tour\">2014 Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Scott &amp; White Healthcare<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  The 2014 Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour will kick off in Waco, Texas on Saturday, September 27 and finish in Fort Worth on Saturday, October 4 with local events held along the way in Austin, Houston, College Station and Tyler.<br \/>\n  A maximum of 12 riders will be selected for the week-long ride. Each rider&#8217;s life has been personally touched by blood, marrow, organ or tissue donation in some way. During the tour, each participant will ride on behalf of Texans who are in need of a transplant, blood or platelets.<br \/>\n  Each fall, donor centers across Texas organize a bike tour called the &#8220;Lone Star Circle of Life&#8221; to raise the awareness of the need for life-saving donations of blood, marrow, organs and tissues.<br \/>\n  Non-professional riders, most of whom whose lives have been touched by donations as a recipient, family member or donor, are chosen to ride in the event. Each day of the tour, the participants ride in honor of a Texan in need of a transplant. Local areas select these honorees from their community.<br \/>\n  The eight-day long tour typically covers 600 miles throughout Texas. Local events in communities throughout the route are planned to offer an opportunity to participate by donating blood, registering for the Be The Match Registry and signing an organ and tissue donation card. Recipients, donors and donor families also attend to share their experiences and answer questions. &#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/176531782\/?a=ea1_grp&amp;rv=ea1&amp;_af_eid=176531782&amp;_af=event\">Pedernales Falls State Park TRAIL BUILD &amp; RIDE!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Wednesday, April 16, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 8:00 AM<br \/>\n  Pedernales Falls State Park<br \/>\n  2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX (map)<br \/>\n  meeting\/staging area will be on CR 201 just east of the power sub-station where the northern most pipeline corridor (labeled &#8220;UTILITY R.O.W&#8221; on the map) runs next to CR 201.<br \/>\n  Pedernales Falls State Park TRAIL BUILD &amp; RIDE!<br \/>\n  Build and RIDE NEW TRAIL that Austin Ridge Riders is building at the park.<br \/>\n  EARN PAYDIRT!\u00c2\u00a0 Bring your forms.<br \/>\n  Building in the morning and riding after lunch will be on the agenda for build\/ride days now as there is plenty to ride and it needs to be ridden in and&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/angelobikeclub\/posts\/624461244307354\">San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/a><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>\n  This Saturday is the 2nd Saturday of the month. Trail work. 8am at the South Shore gatehouse.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elpasobicycleclub.com\/cgi-bin\/calendar.cgi?style=List&amp;view=Event&amp;event_id=3065\">If The Bike Fits\/Gear Up Your Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>El Paso Bicycle Club<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Sunday, April 27<br \/>\n  Description: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Crazy Cat Cyclery, 6625 Montana (one block west of Airway, north side of street) for goodies and treats. Crazy Cat will offer 10 percent discount on purchases (except bicycles). Presentations will be given at 8 a.m. on what gear to carry on your bike and proper bike fitting (by Frank Scarbrough, a certified Bicycle Fit Specialist). At 8:30 a.m. we will ride to Fort Bliss (bring your driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s license for ID to enter) and ride the tank trails. 32-35 miles, 14-16 mph pace. Margaret O&#8217;Kelley, 915-588-3825 Advanced pace (18-20 mph) group also will leave from Crazy Cat at 8:30 a.m. Chris Hoffman&#8230;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Bike Event: ATRA: Friday Night Omnium Series &#8211; Houston, TX: When: Fri Jun 20, 2014 7pm to 10:30pm\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>CDTWher&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/O93tuBjRTo\">http:\/\/t.co\/O93tuBjRTo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454415192101629952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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 Bike Event: ATRA: Friday Night Omnium Series &#8211; Houston, TX: Recurring Event<br \/>First start: 2014-07-18 19:00:&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/9oz1fUCRkn\">http:\/\/t.co\/9oz1fUCRkn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454415192957284352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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 Bike Event: ATRA: Friday Night Omnium Series &#8211; Houston, TX: Recurring Event<br \/>First start: 2014-08-29 19:00:&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/mvuP1nvD0z\">http:\/\/t.co\/mvuP1nvD0z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454415193552875520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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 Bike Event: ATRA: Atomic Time Trials &#8211; Houston, TX: When: Sat Apr 12, 2014 2pm to 5pm\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>CDTWhere: Alkek Vel&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/raI2YekjGN\">http:\/\/t.co\/raI2YekjGN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454415194186194944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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 Bike Event: ATRA: Atomic Time Trials &#8211; Houston, TX: When: Sat Jul 19, 2014 10am to 3pm\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>CDTWhere: Alkek Ve&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/RLyo6Z4yh3\">http:\/\/t.co\/RLyo6Z4yh3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454415194840506368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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 Bike Event: Hell Week &#8211; Fredericksburg, TX: Recurring Event<br \/>First start: 2015-03-14 09:00:00 CDT<\/p>\n<p>Duration&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/cPpZuxnwHu\">http:\/\/t.co\/cPpZuxnwHu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454428349222244352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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 Bike Event: Ride The CareFlite Paluxy Pedal &#8211; Glen Rose, TX: When: Sat Oct 4, 2014 8:30am to 1pm\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>CDTWhere&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/n37rFlhBN2\">http:\/\/t.co\/n37rFlhBN2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454428349859758080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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 Bike Event: Houston Grand Crit &#8211; Houston, TX: When: Sun May 11, 2014 7:30am to 4:30pm\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>CDTWhere: Allen Par&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/lcqYzqxob6\">http:\/\/t.co\/lcqYzqxob6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454428350975451137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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 Bike Event: One SFI Criterium@One De Zavala Center &#8211; San Antonio, TX: When: Sun May 18, 2014 10am to 2:30p&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/qI2oZFSZFH\">http:\/\/t.co\/qI2oZFSZFH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454428351793360896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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 Bike Event: One SFI Criterium@One De Zavala Center &#8211; San Antonio, TX: When: Sun Jun 1, 2014 10am to 2:30pm&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/eTkkfIxvUm\">http:\/\/t.co\/eTkkfIxvUm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454428352468635649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Tweets<\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/NewslockerTexas\/status\/454428663405371392<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/milagroswhip\/status\/454319878590455808<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/danielcurtin\/status\/454448696147845121<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sammi Runnels 2nd and Kat Hunter 3rd at the driveway tonight, out of a 4 woman breakaway. Great Racing!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATCRacingTeam\/status\/454429225248751616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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\">Brian and I had a nice ride. Perfect temperature, just a little windy. See you Saturday at Java Jacks 8:30.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tom Judson (@bikenacogdoches) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikenacogdoches\/status\/454425536501006336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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\">PBA Bike Swap. 11:30-1:30 Sat. Bring your gear!  NW Corner Coit\/Spring Creek  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pC9PkkkTIr\">https:\/\/t.co\/pC9PkkkTIr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PBA Rides (@PBAGeneral) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PBAGeneral\/status\/454417829744242689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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\">PBBA has a lot going on this weekend, check it out &amp; join in! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/VOntzUYHT5\">http:\/\/t.co\/VOntzUYHT5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Peyton&#39;s Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PeytonsBikes\/status\/454393870898712576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">94 riders strong, the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rolwheels?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rolwheels<\/a> cat 3\/4 race flies past the @redbullATX MXT <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/pureaustin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#pureaustin<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/6Nf4iBgte8\">http:\/\/t.co\/6Nf4iBgte8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries\/status\/454391025323479040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">Moving truck, 2 food trucks, and a transforming mobile DJ monster truck. Must be a weeknight crit.\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/yaaZpwrvyp\">http:\/\/t.co\/yaaZpwrvyp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries\/status\/454368801833095168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">Event: Bike Month Bike Safety Expo (Lubbock) &#8211; When: Sat May 10, 2014 10am to 3pm&amp;nbsp; CDT  Where: South Plains M&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/EU9FuWnAq8\">http:\/\/t.co\/EU9FuWnAq8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas\/status\/454356368804548608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\/IamWillPowers\/status\/454345099397566464<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/IamWillPowers\/status\/454344310537093121<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BikeHouston Advisory Board Member uses a flag to teach safety to drivers <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/UhW8CDphpt\">http:\/\/t.co\/UhW8CDphpt<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeWalk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bikewalk<\/a> @bicyclemag <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/HFvQ1k6Fel\">http:\/\/t.co\/HFvQ1k6Fel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/454327516539260928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">Kat Hunter and Sammi Runnels in the top 10 in TXBRA points standings. Kat currently in the lead. Kim Jennings breathing down her neck.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATCRacingTeam\/status\/454285092987224064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">360 view of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Superdrome?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Superdrome<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/d276H1rqrU\">pic.twitter.com\/d276H1rqrU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/454283680479854592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">Riders of the week &#8211; those that shaved their heads to support kids w\/ped. cancer <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BraveTheShave14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BraveTheShave14<\/a> &#8211; they&#39;re awesome! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/0kTVXcoxBf\">pic.twitter.com\/0kTVXcoxBf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/454275310716866560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">Bike Masters Saturday Morning bike ride has been postpone do to our participation and support to  Totally 80&#39;s&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/fBVMqA7pC9\">http:\/\/t.co\/fBVMqA7pC9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thebikemasters\/status\/454268565370052608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\/txbikeracing\/status\/454266373774909440<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">a year ago <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DNARacingTeam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DNARacingTeam<\/a> manager suffered a crash that would end many careers. Now he is back on top. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/fighter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#fighter<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/ijeLPsZME2\">pic.twitter.com\/ijeLPsZME2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MJDrive\/status\/454266165011836928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\/JuliaBikes\/status\/454248019920056320<\/p>\n<h2>Event Reminders<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2 Day Alert: BP MS 150 Houston to Austin, TX, Apr 12, 2014 06:45AM &#8211; Tully Stadium, Houston, TX(CST) <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/fvs00bgkjr\">http:\/\/t.co\/fvs00bgkjr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454223999632171008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: Midwestern State University Vuelta del Viento &#8211; Wichita Falls, TX, Apr 12, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; Farm to Market 1180, Electra, TX,<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454243352079519744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: North Texas Classic &#8211; Fort Worth, TX, Apr 12, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; Ed Willkie Middle School, 6129 Texas Shiner Rd., Fort Worth, 7<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454243352364724224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: Dam to Dam Bike Ride &#8211; Jasper, TX, Apr 12, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; Jasper County Courthouse Square, 161 North Austin Street,Jasper ,<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454243366109466624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: King of Rockwall Criterium  &#8211; Rockwall, TX, Apr 12, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; Rockwall Technology Park, FM 549 and State Hwy 276, Rock<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454243367074152448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: Bent Wheel Bash &#8211; Abilene, TX, Apr 12, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; Buck Creek Trails, FM2833, Abilene, TX(CST) <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/MvWZuuw1Z6\">http:\/\/t.co\/MvWZuuw1Z6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454243371935367168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: Wildflower Bike Ride &#8211; Cuero, TX, Apr 12, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; 501 Airport Rd, Cuero, TX(CST) <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/ce4QPF29uO\">http:\/\/t.co\/ce4QPF29uO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454243376679100416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: Sunrise Rotary Bike Tour &#8211; Seguin, TX, Apr 12, 2014 08:30AM &#8211; Max Starcke Park East Pavilion,1308 S Austin Street, Seguin,<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454250791071932416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: Lampasas Hillacious Bike Tour &#8211; Lampasas, TX, Apr 12, 2014 08:30AM &#8211; Lampasas, TX(CST) <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/UaMrjhzVGM\">http:\/\/t.co\/UaMrjhzVGM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454250793982767104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: Lancaster Country Ride &#8211; Lancaster, TX, Apr 12, 2014 09:00AM &#8211; Downtown, Lancaster, TX(CST) <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/3dGh64KOvQ\">http:\/\/t.co\/3dGh64KOvQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454258327246340096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 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\">2 Day Alert: ATRA: Friday Night Omnium Series &#8211; Houston, TX, Apr 11, 2014 07:00PM &#8211; Alkek Velodrome, Saums Road, Houston, TX, United Sta<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/454416421947453440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 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\">2 Day Alert: ATRA: Atomic Time Trials &#8211; 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