{"id":25375,"date":"2014-08-21T23:50:27","date_gmt":"2014-08-22T04:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=25375"},"modified":"2014-08-21T23:50:27","modified_gmt":"2014-08-22T04:50:27","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-august-21st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/08\/21\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-august-21st\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest August 21st"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vernonjaycees.org\/\">2014 Vernon Burnin&#8217;bike ride results<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Vernon Jaycees<\/h4>\n<p>12 mile women under 18\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 12mile Men Under 18\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 62mile Men 40-49<br \/>\n1st Caroline Taylor\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 1st Deante Sims\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a01st Frank Banks<br \/>\n2nd Garret Pierce\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 2nd John Luig<br \/>\n12mile women 18-39\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 3rd Christopher Taylor\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 3rd Rene Nevarez&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/forums.mtbr.com\/texas\/food-expectations-races-rides-927214.html\">Food expectations at races\/rides?<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by drmoreau\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com<\/h4>\n<p>I&#8217;m the ride director for the Camino205 Gravel Grinder in early October. I&#8217;m working with a couple of caterers in Palestine trying to dial in the right menu. I tend to eat paleo and avoid simple carbs like white sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, wheat, etc. I eat a lot of raw fruit and vegies and meat and fish. Hell, we even cook squirrels that we shoot in&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.change.org\/p\/net-rma-north-east-texas-regional-mobility-authority-allow-bicycles-access-to-toll-road-49\">NET RMA (North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority): Allow bicycles access to Toll Road 49<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Petition by Rita Fryer Tyler, TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.change.org<\/h4>\n<p>Almost all of us have wonderful memories of riding our bikes as children. And many of us, along with our friends and family members, still ride our bikes for exercise and enjoyment. It&#8217;s a great activity, it lets us enjoy the outdoors, and it helps to keep us in shape. Right now, North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) is considering denying cyclists access to Toll Road 49. They have graciously agreed to consider arguments in favor of allowing cyclists to continue to use this road. We need everyone&#8217;s support to&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lmtonline.com\/articles\/2014\/08\/21\/news\/doc53f593e0da926524862359.txt\">Hike and bike trails added<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Laredo Times\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0(subscription required)<\/h4>\n<p>Officials from the City of Laredo and Webb County Drainage District said Wednesday they have collaborated to improve the storm water management and develop recreational and educational opportunities for residents of Freedom Park, Independence Hills a&#8230;<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix:after { visibility: hidden; display: block; font-size: 0; content: \" \"; clear: both; height: 0; }* html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix, *:first-child+html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix { zoom: 1; }#meetup_oembed { background:#eee;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;border-radius:3px;margin:0; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; 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height:50px; overflow:hidden;background:#ccc;float:left;margin:0 5px 0 0;text-align:center;padding:1px; }#meetup_oembed .photo img { height:50px }#meetup_oembed .number { font-size:18px; }#meetup_oembed .thing { text-transform: uppercase; color: #555; }<\/style>\n<div id=\"meetup_oembed\" style=\"height:270px\">\n<div style=\"max-height:230px;overflow:hidden\">\n<h3>GO for a Mountain Bike Ride<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Sunday, Aug 24, 2014,  8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Meyer Park<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">3 Bicycle Enthusiasts Went<\/span>           <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:5px 0 10px\" class=\"mu_clearfix\">\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/e\/0\/6\/thumb_301443590.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/7\/2\/9\/4\/thumb_177569332.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">Join us every Sunday at Meyer Park for a 1hour and a half (approx) ride for beginners and intermediate riders.Ride is 10 milesWe will be on the Cypresswood TrailAny questions please call us at the store:[masked]Bring a helmet, water bottle, spare tube and a positive attitude<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Performance-Great-Ride-Series-North-Houston\/events\/202346772\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timesrecordnews.com\/homepage-showcase\/megan-baab-scholarship-for-msu-cycling-team-w-art_05359135\">Scholarship created to honor cyclist&#8217;s death finds new home at MSU<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by Orlando Flores Jr.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.timesrecordnews.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mediaassets.timesrecordnews.com\/photo\/2014\/08\/21\/Baab_01_7488668_ver1.0_640_480.jpg?resize=578%2C480\" alt=\"\" width=\"578\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\nWICHITA FALLS, Texas &#8211; Chris Baab\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s life changed forever Dec. 15, 2011.<br \/>\nThe Hurst, Texas-native\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s daughter, Megan, was close to finishing her first semester of college at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina.<br \/>\nBaab said Megan \u00e2\u20ac\u201d who began cycling at the young age of 8 once she completed the 35-mile Tour d\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Italia in Italy, Texas, on a cheap five-speed bike \u00e2\u20ac\u201d was well on her way to a&#8230;<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix:after { visibility: hidden; display: block; font-size: 0; content: \" \"; clear: both; height: 0; }* html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix, *:first-child+html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix { zoom: 1; }#meetup_oembed { background:#eee;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;border-radius:3px;margin:0; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; }#meetup_oembed h3 { font-weight:normal; margin:0 0 10px; 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}#meetup_oembed .photo img { height:50px }#meetup_oembed .number { font-size:18px; }#meetup_oembed .thing { text-transform: uppercase; color: #555; }<\/style>\n<div id=\"meetup_oembed\" style=\"height:270px\">\n<div style=\"max-height:230px;overflow:hidden\">\n<h3>Dirt Skirts Labor Day Ride<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Monday, Sep 1, 2014,  8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Trinity Park<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">2401 S University Dr Fort Worth, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">8 Participants Went<\/span>           <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:5px 0 10px\" class=\"mu_clearfix\">\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/2\/5\/5\/a\/thumb_158049562.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/3\/f\/c\/c\/thumb_59776332.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/8\/5\/6\/8\/thumb_54034152.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/c\/4\/b\/0\/thumb_156650352.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/e\/6\/c\/a\/thumb_217319082.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/1\/3\/b\/2\/thumb_190625042.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/5\/0\/0\/2\/thumb_153560482.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">**Ladies only unless accompanied by one of the Dirt Skirts**Instead of spending your day off sitting on the couch come get on your bike with us for a FUN ride on the Fort Worth Branch Trinity Trail!I have never rode this trail but Brandy tells me part of the trail can be on pavement, the levee, and crushed limestone.We are looking at doing a 30 &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/DORBAorg\/events\/202426452\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix:after { visibility: hidden; 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background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #ca3e47, #a8252e); background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #a8252e), color-stop(1, #ca3e47));disvplay:inline-block;padding:5px 10px; }#meetup_oembed a.mu_button:hover { color: #fff!important; text-decoration: none; }#meetup_oembed .photo { width:50px; height:50px; overflow:hidden;background:#ccc;float:left;margin:0 5px 0 0;text-align:center;padding:1px; }#meetup_oembed .photo img { height:50px }#meetup_oembed .number { font-size:18px; }#meetup_oembed .thing { text-transform: uppercase; color: #555; }<\/style>\n<div id=\"meetup_oembed\" style=\"height:270px\">\n<div style=\"max-height:230px;overflow:hidden\">\n<h3>Wednesday Night Ride<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014,  5:45 PM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">River Run Plaza<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">7 Cyclists Went<\/span>           <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:5px 0 10px\" class=\"mu_clearfix\">\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/8\/d\/6\/0\/thumb_81816192.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">These are leaderless rides of 17-25 miles leaving from River Run Plaza\u00c2\u00a01071 Country Club Road.Ride options vary &#8212; most involve going up Upper Valley to Borderland to Strahan to Bosque Rd to Vinton Road. Various options include taking N. Vinton to Westside Dr. to Washington to Gadsden High, then returning on Hwy 28 (note: recent chip-seal paving &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/ElPasoBicycleClub\/events\/202431492\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix:after { visibility: hidden; display: block; font-size: 0; content: \" \"; clear: both; height: 0; }* html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix, *:first-child+html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix { zoom: 1; }#meetup_oembed { background:#eee;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;border-radius:3px;margin:0; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; }#meetup_oembed h3 { font-weight:normal; margin:0 0 10px; padding:0; line-height:26px; font-family:Georgia,Palatino,serif; font-size:24px }#meetup_oembed p { margin: 0 0 10px; padding:0; line-height:16px; }#meetup_oembed img { border:none; margin:0; padding:0; }#meetup_oembed a, #meetup_oembed a:visited, #meetup_oembed a:link { color: #1B76B3; text-decoration: none; cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; }#meetup_oembed a:hover { color: #1B76B3; text-decoration: underline; }#meetup_oembed a.mu_button { font-size:14px; -moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;border-radius:3px;border:2px solid #A7241D;color:white!important;text-decoration:none;background-color: #CA3E47; background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #ca3e47, #a8252e); background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #a8252e), color-stop(1, #ca3e47));disvplay:inline-block;padding:5px 10px; }#meetup_oembed a.mu_button:hover { color: #fff!important; text-decoration: none; }#meetup_oembed .photo { width:50px; height:50px; overflow:hidden;background:#ccc;float:left;margin:0 5px 0 0;text-align:center;padding:1px; }#meetup_oembed .photo img { height:50px }#meetup_oembed .number { font-size:18px; }#meetup_oembed .thing { text-transform: uppercase; color: #555; }<\/style>\n<div id=\"meetup_oembed\" style=\"height:309px\">\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;max-height:269px\">\n<h3>The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;\">Austin, TX <br \/>          <span style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;\">3,937<\/span> <em>Mountain Bikers<\/em><\/p>\n<p>          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/event\/7\/f\/5\/600_463742037.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"float:right;max-width:150px;margin-right:0;\" \/><\/a>                          <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-right:170px;line-height:16px;\">Meet other local mountain bikers to organize rides, review trails, gear and trade tips. All skill-levels welcome. We&#8217;ll try to organize rides that fit all experience levels. M&#8230;<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 5px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\">Check out this Meetup Group &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/bikenoob.com\/2014\/08\/21\/a-morning-quickie\/\">A Morning Quickie<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Bike Noob<\/h4>\n<p>No \u00e2\u20ac\u201d not that kind of quickie. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m talking about getting your day started with a short ride.<br \/>\nIt was my wife\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s idea. She had\u00c2\u00a0 a big day coming up at work, and wanted to ride to clear her head. I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have to start at work until 10 a.m., so I was happy to volunteer to ride with her. All we had to do was make sure we were ready on time.<br \/>\nNot too tough to do in our house these days. We have two dogs, and our beagle is always ready for her breakfast at 5:30 a.m. Trouble is, the beagle eats only one meal a day, and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not breakfast. But I rolled out of bed to feed our other dog, a chihuahua mix. That got us going, and&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.austin360.com\/weblogs\/fit-city\/2014\/aug\/21\/trail-closure-longhorn-dam\/\">Trail closure at Longhorn Dam<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.austin360.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.cmgdigital.com\/shared\/lt\/lt_cache\/thumbnail\/400\/img\/photos\/2014\/08\/21\/96\/65\/rbz_Pleasant_Valley_Bridge_01.JPG?resize=400%2C291\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"291\" \/><br \/>\nHeads up, trail users.<br \/>\nThe Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail is closed to foot and bike traffic where it crosses Longhorn Dam.<br \/>\nThe closure, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, is expected to last until Sept. 15. In the meantime, a southbound lane of Pleasant Valley Road will be blocked to vehicle traffic and&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/steinerranchcycling.com\/475\/\">Saturday August 23rd [Scenic] &amp; Sunday August 24th [Steakhouse J&amp;A] Rides!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>steinerranchcycling.com<\/h4>\n<p>Saturday most of the group road the Tour de Cure Texas Beef Team training ride.\u00c2\u00a0 We all had a great time.\u00c2\u00a0 There was a nice 20 mile ride led by Jason and the 50 miler lead by Thomas and then I lead a 43 mile ride.\u00c2\u00a0 Thanks again to Texas Beef Council for sponsoring breakfast tacos and brisket afterwards.\u00c2\u00a0 Remember to join our Tour de Cure team at http:\/\/main.diabetes.org\/goto\/TeamBeef<br \/>\nOASIS OFFICE SPACE:\u00c2\u00a0 None cycling question.\u00c2\u00a0 I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m considering taking down some office space in the Oasis new office complex.\u00c2\u00a0 There is this great suite on the 4th Floor with two private balconies and views of the lake and hills.\u00c2\u00a0 It is a really great deal but there is too much space for my company to take down and they told me I could sublease so I was&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Tweets<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sunday ride 8\/24\/14 Mellow Johnny&#39;s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces, 8:15 am roll-out. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/sVyT0G9F8F\">http:\/\/t.co\/sVyT0G9F8F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VioletCrownATX\/status\/502664237970620417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 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\">This weekend&#39;s rides: Sat 8\/23\/14 The Bagel Ride, Einstein Bros Bagels 12400 N I-35 (SW corner Parmer\/I-35 intersection), 7:45am roll-out<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VioletCrownATX\/status\/502664050728525825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 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\">We love to ride! feel free to join us every Wednesday and Saturday for our road bike ride.Call us for info. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/fRSurcUNIC\">pic.twitter.com\/fRSurcUNIC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thebikemasters\/status\/502662133637976064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 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\">Bohemeo&#39;s Bad Ass Bike Ride <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bicycle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bicycle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/biking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#biking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/commute?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#commute<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Houston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Houston<\/a> @ Near Downtown Houston the\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/hNgwdBeiFK\">http:\/\/t.co\/hNgwdBeiFK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EGHtown\/status\/502635773683056642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 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\">Today we delivered three decked out Trek Bicycle&#39;s to University of Texas San Antonio&#39;s Campus Police. We are&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/qFnq4YoIXi\">http:\/\/t.co\/qFnq4YoIXi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BIKEWORLDsatx\/status\/502583649351786496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 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\/Jarredliketacos\/status\/502607323857424384<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Got in a WINDY 22.3 mile road ride with the folks at McAllen \/ Bicycle World.<a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/pG138MuKNx\">http:\/\/t.co\/pG138MuKNx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/strava?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#strava<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/502636133042233344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 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\">I biked 14.13 mi with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mapmyride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mapmyride<\/a>. Check out my route in Cinco Ranch, TX, United States! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/AKplBkZh8O\">http:\/\/t.co\/AKplBkZh8O<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Omar C. Garcia (@omarcgarcia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/omarcgarcia\/status\/502613850936840193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 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\">Doing great things for cycling in Texas, the biketexas crew made it to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hh100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hh100<\/a>. Stop by the tent and\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/im5W5iEWV3\">http:\/\/t.co\/im5W5iEWV3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/502609111931187201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 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\">The hum of tires and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/springsteen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@springsteen<\/a> coming from my pocket are the only sounds on my ride home. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikecommuting?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikecommuting<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/KqB4c15fBb\">pic.twitter.com\/KqB4c15fBb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/theSurlyBiker\/status\/502602440584474624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 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: Camino 205 &#8211; When: Sat Oct 4, 2014  Where: Palestine, TX Event Status: confirmed <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/fmHWttTfWy\">http:\/\/t.co\/fmHWttTfWy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas\/status\/502593919553916929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 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\/montgomsi\/status\/502579075773657089<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/jolenechestnut\/status\/502588898158346241<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On the ground here in W Falls for the 33rd annual <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HotternHell100<\/a> &#8211; 15,000 strong riding + 4,000 vols. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HH100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HH100<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cadence Sports (@cadencesports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cadencesports\/status\/502577614641700868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 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\">Our team is ready for the extreme conditions.  Are you?  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HotternHell100<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HH100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HH100<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/YUuFzyc6Eb\">pic.twitter.com\/YUuFzyc6Eb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MSUCyclingTeam\/status\/502587145887178752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Event Reminder<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2 Day Alert: Blazing Saddles &#8211; Smithville, TX, Aug 23, 2014 06:00PM &#8211; Rocky Hill Ranch, Farm to Market Road 153, Smithville, TX, United<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/502591482977845251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2014 Vernon Burnin&#8217;bike ride results Vernon Jaycees 12 mile women under 18\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 12mile Men Under 18\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 62mile Men 40-49 1st Caroline 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