{"id":27079,"date":"2014-10-01T23:42:17","date_gmt":"2014-10-02T04:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=27079"},"modified":"2014-10-01T23:42:17","modified_gmt":"2014-10-02T04:42:17","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-1st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/10\/01\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-1st\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest October 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas Cup Action — State Road Race Championships<\/a><\/h2>\n

txbra.org<\/h3>\n

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\nJenny Park, River City Market Racing, takes the contested sprint in the Masters Women race at the State Road Race Championships at Fort Hood.
\nPhoto courtesy of Shawn Jantzen. …<\/p>\n

Galatzan Recreation Center<\/a><\/h2>\n

elpasotexas.gov<\/h3>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ride into Fall Bicycle Run\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\nWho: City of El Paso Parks & Recreation Department
\nWhat: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ride into Fall Bicycle Run\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\nWhen: Saturday, October 11, 2014 (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
\nWhere: Galatzan Recreation Center, 650 Wallenberg Dr.
\nCost: Free to the Public (Participants must bring own bicycle and helmet)
\nVendors are $45 per space
\nEl Paso, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host an outdoor fitness event titled \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ride into Fall Bicycle Run\u00e2\u20ac\u009d featuring the use of bicycles as a form of…<\/p>\n

Most bike collisions go unreported on campus<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Natalie Sullivan\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.dailytexanonline.com<\/h3>\n

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\nTwo hundred ninety-eight bicycle collisions happened in Austin last year, according to statistics from the Austin Police Department, but UTPD crime prevention officer William Pieper said most bicycle accidents go unreported on campus.
\nPieper said people involved in bike collisions on campus usually do not report them to UTPD.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It has been my experience that people tend to only report a bicycle accident to the police when there is an injury or major damage,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Pieper said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Most bicycle accidents go unreported by…<\/p>\n

How should Travis County spend $3.3 million for bike projects?<\/a><\/h2>\n

Texas News<\/h3>\n

Travis County will soon renew discussions about how to spend the $3.3 million for bicycle projects included in a bond proposition voters approved in 2011.
\nThough the county recently started adding features such as bike lanes or paths when building new roads, this would mark its most comprehensive look at where cyclists would most benefit from such improvements.<\/p>\n

Bicycle riders invade Fort Worth<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author Ryan Grounds\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0therambler.org<\/h3>\n

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\nOn a cool September night a group of 50 bicyclists journeyed from The Chat Room on Magnolia Avenue to The Gingman on Camp Bowie Blvd.
\nMost refreshed themselves with cold beer, and then the group rode to Zio\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bar back on Magnolia. The riders went from bicycles to bar stools again finishing the ride.
\nThis is the typical Sunday for the Fort Worth group known as the Night Riders, who like to mix bicycling with beer. The group typically hits two bars on Sundays and rides further on Wednesdays.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We like to go to bars that are welcoming and encourage us to show up or offer us specials or tolerate a bunch of awesome dirty…<\/p>\n

Mountain Biking Comes to Texas High Schools<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Keri Heath\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.austinfitmagazine.com<\/h3>\n

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\nIn recent years, mountain biking has become increasingly popular sport for active adults, and this interest has trickled down to high school kids. Last year, more than 160 student-athletes raced in the Texas High School Mountain Biking League, and even more are expected in the upcoming spring season.
\nThe Texas League opened its first season in the state four years ago. Four races and a championship are hosted each year at locations such as Reveille Peak and Rocky Hill Ranch. While 40 percent of the league comes from teams in Central Texas (includingWestlake, Austin High, and St. Stephens), there are currently 19 teams statewide. Each year has seen a growth rate of about 55 percent.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I was looking for a fast-paced sport that would challenge my body as well as my mind,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Wes Figg, a…<\/p>\n

Sunday Streets Return to Houston; BikeValet Volunteers Needed<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeHouston<\/h3>\n

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\nThis fall, the City of Houston will continue with the Sunday Streets after three very successful spring events. The next Sunday Streets will be held on 19th street in the Heights on October 12th. It is not the first Sunday of the month so make sure you mark your calendar correctly. The city will close off the section of 19th\u00c2\u00a0 street between Heights Boulevard and Shepherd Drive to all motorized vehicles. It is walk-, pedal-, dance-, (etc.) only day from noon till 4pm.
\nBikeHouston will provide a bike valet for visitors who would like to leave their bikes behind and experience the Sunday Streets on foot. BikeHouston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s BikeValet needs volunteers. No experience is necessary and there is no running involved. You only…<\/p>\n

BikeHouston Presents Spoke&Word #7<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeHouston<\/h3>\n

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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Bike Event: Dave Boyd Huntsville Classic XVII – Huntsville, TXOct 11, 2014 12:00PMhttps:\/\/www.google.com\/calendar\/event?eid=dGdjbzRlNGk5<\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 2, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n