{"id":25697,"date":"2014-09-13T22:49:07","date_gmt":"2014-09-14T03:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=25697"},"modified":"2014-09-13T22:49:07","modified_gmt":"2014-09-14T03:49:07","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-13th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/09\/13\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-13th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest September 13th"},"content":{"rendered":"

FrankenBike #44 ~RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY the 14th (101 Heights Blvd)<\/a><\/h2>\n

houston.craigslist.org<\/h3>\n

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\nFrankenBike #44 ~ SUNDAY THE 14th ~ Hickory Hollow ~ in the Heights ~
\nHickory Hollow Restaurant parking lot.
\n101 Heights Blvd. just north of Washington
\nHouston, TX 77007
\n10am till 4pm ~ Come early if you have much to setup ~ bring water, chair, Shade\/cover, and bike stuff.
\nTHE SWAP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY
\nLots going on this weekend: …
\nFrankenBike is your go to monthly swap that keeps you in Gear.
\nBikes, Parts, Clothing, and Accessories.
\nFeaturing some hand built wheel sets this month.
\nCome on by and make us a part of your active weekend. …<\/p>\n

Big Views on the Road Bike in Big Bend<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Bronwen Gregory\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.afar.com<\/h3>\n

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\nI am utterly smitten with Big Bend National Park and it’s varied, stunning landscape. In early September I headed down to get in some quiet road cycling and exploring, since the busy season (and vehicle traffic) doesn’t pick up until the October through April months. The heat can be extreme this time of year since you’re on the border of Texas and Mexico and this is a desert, but I lucked out and had some cooler weather this time around.
\nTwo nations meet here in West Texas and the mighty Rio Grande serves as the boundary. Drastic changes in elevation lend to create an out of this world, varied micro-climate experience while you pedal through your day and you’re rewarded with vistas and…<\/p>\n

Sunday October 5th Patriot \/ National Day of Service Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club<\/h3>\n

Sunday, October 5th\u00c2\u00a0 Meet at 8a.m. @ Brackenridge Park @ Joske\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Pavilion Celebrate Patriot Day \/ National Day of Service and Remembrance with an easy bicycle ride from Brackenridge Park\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Joske\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Pavilion along quiet downtown streets, through the Pearl Brewery and King William area. This is an informal celebration of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance. All are welcome.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 We will pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9\/11\/01 with a private tour of the San Antonio Fire Museum.\u00c2\u00a0 The museum is at the Central Fire Station behind the Alamo. Our tour will start around 9:30-10am.\u00c2\u00a0 Feel free to have non riding family members meet us there. After the tour we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll continue riding back up to Brackenridge Park while it is still relatively cool and the streets are relatively quiet.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Bring a snack, decorate your bike and…<\/p>\n

Lake Areas Need Improvements<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Bill Cullins\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 Team San Angelo<\/h3>\n

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\nRead through the city’s Lake Nasworthy Master Plan and you’ll notice that biking, hiking, running and walking are described as the most popular non-motorized recreational activities that take place in the areas surrounding the lake.
\nThe park areas, open space and roads around Nasworthy provide an almost-perfect venue for outdoor fitness activities (we’ll get to the “almost” part later).
\nLakeside areas such as the swim beach (Mary E Lee Park), the KOA loop, Spring Creek Park and Middle Concho Park are all used extensively by cyclists, hikers, runners and walkers. The lake parks also serve as starting points for cyclists and…<\/p>\n

Biker\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s June death ruled accidental drug overdose<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Julie Fancher\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0thescoopblog.dallasnews.com<\/h3>\n

The cause of death of a mountain biker whose body was found in Flower Mound in June has been ruled an accident, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner.
\nWesley Hixson, 30, of Roanoke died of a drug overdose, the medical examiner said.
\nHixson became separated from his riding partners on a bike trail near Grapevine Lake in June. The…<\/p>\n

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Bike Event: Youth Cyclocross Practice – College Station, TX: When: Tue Sep 16, 2014 6pm to Tue Sep 16, 201… http:\/\/t.co\/8ogYG7tyKg<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n