{"id":28097,"date":"2014-10-31T22:43:52","date_gmt":"2014-11-01T03:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=28097"},"modified":"2014-10-31T22:43:52","modified_gmt":"2014-11-01T03:43:52","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-31st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/10\/31\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-31st\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest October 31st"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sounddefense.com\/this-years-bicycle-ride.html\">This Year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ramble Bicycle Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.sounddefense.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sounddefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/RambleJPG.jpg?resize=216%2C436&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"436\" \/><br \/>\nSound Defense team cyclists rode with the thousands participating in the 42nd Annual Moonlight Ramble benefiting BikeHouston. BikeHouston is a non-profit organization formed to give a voice to Houston cyclists. The organization works to make Houston a bike-friendly community by promoting public awareness, education, safety and much more. Proceeds from the Ramble supports their work in the city of Houston.<br \/>\nThe Moonlight Ramble was on October 25th, and it began at the George R Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The ride started at 11:59 pm Saturday evening. Team Sound Defense rode the 20 mile bicycle route though the Ramble offers two routes.<br \/>\nThis year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bicycle ride took cyclists through parts of downtown Houston and the surrounding area. The 20 mile bicycle ride traveled through the Galleria, Memorial park, and Memorial Drive areas. The rest stop was&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/life_and_entertainment\/biking-group-hopes-to-reclaim-cyclist-movement\/article_d4793f0a-609a-11e4-91ac-0017a43b2370.html\">Biking group hopes to reclaim cyclist movement<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Dalton Sessumes, The Shorthorn staff\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.theshorthorn.com<\/h3>\n<p>The Critical Mass biking group at UTA is hosting a Halloween bike ride to raise awareness of the cyclist community and reclaim a rejected movement.<br \/>\nThe group will meet at 7 p.m. Friday in Lot 47 in front of Kalpana Chawla Hall and will begin the ride at 7:30 p.m. The ride is routed down UTA Boulevard and Davis Street, as well as through several areas on campus. They are&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/durangotexas.blogspot.com\/2014\/10\/today-i-rolled-wheels-over-neighborhood.html\">Today I Rolled Wheels Over The Neighborhood For A Hilltop View Of Nurse Martha&#8217;s Living Care Center<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Durango Texas<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3QJhMHBIPKM\/VFPmwxO-fRI\/AAAAAAAAaJQ\/ycFKhes3JYc\/s1600\/Nurse%252BMartha%2527s.jpg?resize=700%2C525\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><br \/>\nEarly this morning I had myself a mighty fine time in the not too cool pool. The air was chilled into the 50s zone, with the pool feeling a bit warmer.<br \/>\nIn the noon time frame I felt the need for speed so I opted to roll my wheels to the west to explore part of my neighborhood I&#8217;d not previously explored.<br \/>\nDriving west on Boca Raton I have long noticed a road to the right, the last road before&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>New Event 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: Take no Prisoners &#8211; College Station, TX: When: Tue Nov 4, 2014 5:30pm to Tue Nov 4, 2014 7pm\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/lYCrqNa3Iu\">http:\/\/t.co\/lYCrqNa3Iu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/528385855484747777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 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<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NETT bypass for night riders <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/tSnC0e2MNj\">http:\/\/t.co\/tSnC0e2MNj<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/9CZaIqPJRp\">http:\/\/t.co\/9CZaIqPJRp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/528373644775661568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 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\">Reminder: CenAus- Fast Fridays Ride (Road) @ Weekly from 7:30pm to 10pm on Friday (Austin Bike Rides) CST or GMT&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/hTH1niG1wc\">http:\/\/t.co\/hTH1niG1wc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinsCalendar\/status\/528329509943386112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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\">First cold morning ride of the fall tomorrow.  Breakout the cold gear!  Check the forums for any changes to regular scheduled rides.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PBA Rides (@PBAGeneral) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PBAGeneral\/status\/528304634675613696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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\">WHO&#39;S READY FOR CX UNDER THE LIGHTS? <\/p>\n<p>Alkek Velodrome in conjunction with Cross Houston will host a Wednesday&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/QXERvBeSBx\">http:\/\/t.co\/QXERvBeSBx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlkekVelodrome\/status\/528304035787726848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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\/528300819381108737<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Doyle and I had a nice visit with our friend and Kingsland member Jay Jackson at Handlebar Cyclery.\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/GBYYhkzZaP\">http:\/\/t.co\/GBYYhkzZaP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Omar C. Garcia (@omarcgarcia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/omarcgarcia\/status\/528214293703966721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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\">How many ped\/bicycle crashes and and fatalities this year in paso del norte? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KFOX14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KFOX14<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/jzzgUwDlAP\">http:\/\/t.co\/jzzgUwDlAP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VeloPaso (@velopaso) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/velopaso\/status\/528161715695808512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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\">Over 35 riders in our &quot;Spook-tacular&quot; night bicycle ride this evening. Thanks to everyone that showed up.  Wow! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/ZWjyR2s0iU\">pic.twitter.com\/ZWjyR2s0iU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; HP Bicycle Club (@hpbikeclub) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hpbikeclub\/status\/528032816500838402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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\">Pics from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hpbikeclub?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hpbikeclub<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Halloween?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Halloween<\/a> night ride this evening. Great fun! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/DOx6DoTL9T\">http:\/\/t.co\/DOx6DoTL9T<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/FzdA8htVhq\">http:\/\/t.co\/FzdA8htVhq<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/KXACe5Gyfw\">http:\/\/t.co\/KXACe5Gyfw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; wildtexas (@wildtexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wildtexas\/status\/528029950398697473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/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: BikeHouston Bayou Ride &#8211; Houston, TX, Nov 02, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; 301 Milam Street, Houston, TX, United States(CST) http:\/\/zpr.i<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/528188051617771520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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: Ride Across Texas &#8211; Texarkana, TX to New Mexico, Nov 02, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; Texarkana, TX(CST) <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/VyCeGpxato\">http:\/\/t.co\/VyCeGpxato<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/528188065429610497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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: Breakfast Bash Bicycle Rally &#8211; Katy, TX, Nov 02, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; Katy Mills Mall &#8211; Sun &amp; Ski Store \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 5000 Katy Mills circle<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/528188091530756096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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: Williams Racing Academy Mountain Bike Skills Camp &#8211; Wimberley, TX, Nov 02, 2014 08:00AM &#8211; 201 Mockingbird Ln, Wimberley, TX<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/528188268610088960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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: Give Me Some Sugar CX &#8211; Houston, TX, Nov 02, 2014 09:00AM &#8211; 7603 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77088, USA(CST) <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/UEMNkJ8Ny7\">http:\/\/t.co\/UEMNkJ8Ny7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/528202096085331968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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: Spooky Cross &#8211; Dallas, TX, Nov 02, 2014 11:00AM &#8211; Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX, United States(CST<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/528232202153508864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 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>This Year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ramble Bicycle Ride www.sounddefense.com Sound Defense team cyclists rode with the thousands participating in the 42nd Annual Moonlight Ramble benefiting BikeHouston. 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