{"id":28432,"date":"2014-12-02T23:23:02","date_gmt":"2014-12-03T05:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=28432"},"modified":"2014-12-02T23:23:02","modified_gmt":"2014-12-03T05:23:02","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-december-2nd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/12\/02\/texas-bicycling-news-december-2nd\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News December 2nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.cityofdenton.com<\/h3>\n

Responsible for coordinating with various departments to develop and maintain the bike and pedestrian network through data collection, design, street marking, signage, marketing and educational efforts with the primary goal of encouraging active transportation and improving multi-modal opportunities for the citizens of Denton.
\nThis position is intended to work with advocates, local elected officials, business leaders, media, law enforcement, transit providers, general public and City of Denton staff to build partnerships providing leadership and vision so these groups may embrace and …<\/p>\n

Fulshear 45 From Foster Highschool<\/a><\/h2>\n

MAKE SH!FT HAPPEN<\/h3>\n

Sunday, December 7, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a07:00 AM
\nFoster High School
\n4400 FM 723, Richmond, TX (map)
\nLook for the White Chevy Truck with the SH!FT banner on the tailgate!
\nPlease watch for updates as the route may slightly change or be cancelled due to weather<\/strong>
\nSteve picked there area this week. We welcome everyone to come ride out in the one of the nicest places this close to Houston. The ride is starting at Foster HighSchool in Richmond, TX. We will leave Richmond and see parts of …<\/p>\n

Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.prnewswire.com<\/h3>\n

Hazard: The frame of the bicycle could break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
\nRemedy: Replace
\nConsumer Contact: Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.feltracing.com and click on “Notices” for more information.
\nPhotos available at http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/en\/Recalls\/2015\/Felt-Bicycles-Recalls-Cyclocross-Bicycles\/
\nRecall Details
\nUnits: About 150
\nDescription: This recall includes Felt Cyclocross bicycles 2015 models F65X and F85X. The 2015 F65X bicycle has a satin black aluminum frame with “Felt” printed in white letters and a diagonal wide white stripe next to a thin white stripe on the frame. The 2015 F85X bicycle has a dark red berry colored aluminum frame with diagonal stripes in black, mint green and yellow on the frame. The Felt …<\/p>\n

Feedback Needed | Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeHouston<\/h3>\n

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\nIt is in the best interests of bicyclists throughout the Greater Houston area to review and comment on the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Draft to advocate for more vibrant, connected communities. In addition, BikeHouston, HGAC, along with the City of Houston are funding Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bicycle Master Plan, which focuses on specific bicycle connections within city limits.
\nThe HGAC Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan is for the 8 county Houston-Galveston area, not only the City of Houston. The goal of this document is to proactively align local plans for …<\/p>\n

Texas professor living in dumpster for science: ‘My life is a lot better now’<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Joshua Fechter\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.mysanantonio.com<\/h3>\n

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\nAn Austin professor has spent the better part of 2014 living minimally in a space that’s not as trashy as it sounds: a dumpster. …<\/p>\n

… He also plans to dump his Volvo for a bicycle come February. …<\/p>\n

Sunday Fun with the Blue Mug Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Alan Charley\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0woodlandscycling.org<\/h3>\n

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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Bike Event: Tour de Cypresswood Bike Path: When: Thu Jan 1, 2015 4pm to Thu Jan 1, 2015 6pm\u00c2\u00a0
CSTEvent Stat… http:\/\/t.co\/L9wZ0RYAVL<\/a><\/p>\n

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