{"id":24052,"date":"2014-05-03T00:16:23","date_gmt":"2014-05-03T05:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=24052"},"modified":"2014-05-03T00:16:23","modified_gmt":"2014-05-03T05:16:23","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-may-2nd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/05\/03\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-may-2nd\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest May 2nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

George W. Bush leads wounded warriors on bike 100K<\/a><\/h2>\n

By TOM BENNING, Staff Writer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.dallasnews.com<\/h4>\n

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\n CRAWFORD \u00e2\u20ac\u201d George W. Bush zoomed through 12 miles of mountain biking trails \u00e2\u20ac\u201d down ravines, through creeks and over rocky cliffs \u00e2\u20ac\u201d showing hardly any ill effects Thursday from heart surgery nearly nine months ago.
\n The spry 67-year-old tested his fitness on familiar paths as he welcomed 16 wounded veterans to his Prairie Chapel Ranch for the fourth annual Warrior 100K, a three-day bike ride to honor service members injured in…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcBiking around Baytown Nature Center\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 on Saturday<\/a><\/h2>\n

baytownsun.com<\/h4>\n

\n On Saturday, the monthly Nurture Nature Series presents \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Biking around Baytown Nature Center.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n This tour gives participants an opportunity to hit the trails in the interior of the park. The morning begins at 10 at San Jacinto Point near the Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Nature Discovery Area with a short talk on…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The 2014 DIRT DERBY – Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

\n Schedule for the 2014 Dirt Derby
\n September 16th – Thanksgivingish, 2014
\n Schedule subject to change before season begins
\n 6:15 PM Kids\/Juniors Race
\n 6:20 PM Beginner Race Intro Lap
\n 6:30 PM Beginner Race (20 min)
\n 7:00 PM B Short Track MTB
\n Intermediate, Masters & Single Speed classes
\n 7:30 PM B Cyclocross(25 min)
\n Intermediate, Masters & Single Speed classes
\n 8:00 PM Open Short Track \/ Cyclocross (30 min)
\n Registration closes 10 minutes before…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Club Meeting at MSP-Tuesday, May 6th 7:00pm<\/a><\/h2>\n

fwmba.org<\/h4>\n

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\n Gateway\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s kick off trail head meeting for April was a great time.\u00c2\u00a0 We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking forward to seeing you this Tuesday, May 6th at Marion Sansom Park.\u00c2\u00a0 Get a lap in and then meet at the pavilion to get the latest and get involved!
\n Remember, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

MCHD, TMA to give out free bicycle helmets May 3rd<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

\n The Montgomery County Hospital District will join forces with the Texas Medical Association to give out free bicycle helmets to children Saturday at the Conroe Community Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Health and Safety Fair.
\n The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Target parking lot located at the southwest corner of Texas 105 and Interstate 45.
\n The Hard Hats for Little Heads bicycle helmet giveaway program provides free bicycle helmets to children across Texas. The program aims to reduce brain injuries and encourages children to exercise. MCHD and Safe Kids also will offer child car seat safety checks. Their trained technicians will teach attendees everything they…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bike The Woodlands Coalition celebrates National Bicycle Month\u00e2\u20ac\u201dBike to Work on May 13<\/a><\/h2>\n

fatcatwebproductions.com<\/h4>\n

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\n THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (May 2, 2014) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c A group of volunteers have come together to form the Bike The Woodlands Coalition. This organization encourages individuals to continue to make The Woodlands a bicycle friendly community \u00e2\u20ac\u201c creating a better community through bicycling.
\n By creating Bike to Work Day in 2013, this group has promoted health, bicycle safety and awareness to the community. During the second annual Bike to Work Day on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, from 7 to 9 a.m. the coalition of residents along with organizations will be hosting the event at the…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bicycle Planning Public Hearing<\/a><\/h2>\n

kagstv.com<\/h4>\n

\n Bryan — The Bryan District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will hold a public hearing to discuss the planning and development of bicycle facilities as part of the State\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s transportation system.
\n The hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Wolf Pen Creek Green Room in College Station.\u00c2\u00a0 This meeting location is served by the District\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Yellow and Maroon bus routes and is on TAMU\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Rudder shuttle route.
\n The hearing will include discussion of current projects, design options and…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Katy-Bicycle-fun-riders\/events\/180821472\/?a=me2_grp&rv=me2&_af_eid=180821472&_af=event<\/p>\n

dserrins<\/a><\/h2>\n

\n Store stop on the 2014 Spring Shiner Double Friday leg. 28 riders playing hooky on a gorgeous day!
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The Racing Post – May Edition<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Tweets<\/h2>\n
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Friday Night Races, riders' meeting. Gorgeous weather, great friends. Don't ya just LOVE this time of year? http:\/\/t.co\/dHw3w8tBNE<\/a><\/p>\n

— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) May 3, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n