{"id":29311,"date":"2015-03-30T22:58:34","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T03:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=29311"},"modified":"2015-03-30T22:58:34","modified_gmt":"2015-03-31T03:58:34","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-30th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/03\/30\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-30th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest March 30th"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.expressnews.com\/lifestyle\/article\/S-clov-a-draws-crowds-to-Southtown-6166994.php\">Siclovia draws crowds to Southtown<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Elda Silva\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.expressnews.com\/<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ww4.hdnux.com\/photos\/35\/41\/06\/7737775\/9\/920x1240.jpg?resize=641%2C428\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"428\" \/><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s fun galore all along 2.7-mile route<br \/>\nA sailboat inspired vehicle made its way down St. Mary&#8217;s St. during Siclovia, a bi-annual outdoor event put on by the YMCA and other sponsors to promote outdoor recreational activities like bike-riding and rollerblading in San Antonio, Tx. on Saturday, March 28, 2015.<br \/>\nAs temperatures climbed Sunday afternoon, Janie and Chris Riojas took refuge under a shady tree in Roosevelt Park while a steady stream of kids and adults walked, jogged, biked and skated past on the street nearby.<br \/>\nTo continue reading this story, you will need to be a digital subscriber to ExpressNews.com.<\/p>\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:213px\">\n<div style=\"max-height:173px;overflow:hidden\">\n<h3>GO for a Mountain Bike Ride<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Sunday, Apr 5, 2015,  9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Collins Park<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">6727 Cypresswood Drive Spring, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">1 Bicycle Enthusiasts Went<\/span>           <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:5px 0 10px\" class=\"mu_clearfix\">                         <\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">Join us every Sunday at Collins Park\u00c2\u00a0for a 1hour and a half (approx) ride for beginners and intermediate riders.Ride is 10 milesWe will be on the Cypresswood Trail &#8220;Collins Park&#8221; &#8211; the ride will leave from the parking lot just behind\/adjacent to the skate park.Any questions please call us at the store:[masked]Bring a helmet, water bottle, &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Performance-Great-Ride-Series-North-Houston\/events\/221186076\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=B-3liNxUY3Y\">North Texas Mountain Biking<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by DFWPiper<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"North Texas Mountain Biking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B-3liNxUY3Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nRiding at Rowlett Creek Preserve and Squabble Creek in North Texas. Music by Sleeping Bag. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IQrPq2-Z5Po\">Travel Rides: Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by AaronOnABike<\/h3>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IQrPq2-Z5Po<br \/>\nI took a little trip down to Austin, Texas and made sure to get on a bike. We visited a local coffee shop, saw live music, and rented bicycles to see the river trail.<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P64ldsRKWNI\">mountain bike wipeout<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Luis Salazar<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Una andada de ruta y de monta\u00f1a en el mismo d\u00eda!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P64ldsRKWNI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nMountain biking and road biking in San Antonio TX. O.P Schnabel park and Scenic loop in one day<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.texasbids.net\/bid-opportunities\/2015\/03\/30\/6200454-Concrete-Trail-Along-Trinity-River.html\">Concrete Trail Along Trinity River<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.texasbids.net<\/h3>\n<p>Bid Date &amp; Time: 04\/02\/15 2:00 PM<br \/>\nPrebid: 03\/24\/15 10:00 AM<br \/>\nSolicitation Title: Concrete Trail Along Trinity River<br \/>\nOwner Solic Number: 15-048\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Status: bidding\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Report: 6200454<br \/>\nCountry :United States\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 County: Tarrant<br \/>\nLocation: Fort Worth<br \/>\nSet Aside Types: Other Setaside<br \/>\nScope: Construct approximately 27,000 SF of unbeamed trail at two different locations. The first section is approximately 1,720&#8242; and will need to be 11&#8242; wide. The second section is approximately 750&#8242; and will need to be 11 feet wide.<br \/>\nNotes: A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on March 24, 2014, 10:00 AM CST TRWD purchasing conference room, 600 East Northside drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76106. Deadline for questions: March 27, 2015. Diverse business project goal 20%. Submit request for alternate items not in strict compliance with the bidding documents no later than ten (10) days prior to bid due date. Requests shall be submitted via email toveronica.enriquez@trwd.com.<br \/>\nPlans: From CivCast USA\/Amtek Information Service, Inc.PO Box 692303, 4001 Sherwood Lane, Houston, Texas 77092, Ph: 713-956-0100. See attached file.<br \/>\nBond: 2% bid bond<br \/>\nUpdate Notes: Q&amp;A attached<br \/>\nOwner Type: Public &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9DXozSGVHGQ\">The Driveway 03-26-15<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>elbowzracing<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Driveway 03-26-15\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9DXozSGVHGQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nRide along with Elbowz Racing at the Driveway<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/bikenoob.com\/2015\/03\/30\/breathing-in-breathing-out\/\">Breathing In, Breathing Out<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Bike Noob<\/h3>\n<p>After battling bronchitis for three weeks, a tentative ride on the bike was very welcome. I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t go very far or very long \u00e2\u20ac\u201d I just wanted to see if I was ready to come back. I think I am.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/bikenoob.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/03\/breathe.jpg?resize=200%2C195\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"195\" \/><br \/>\nIt didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t take long into my ride before I became aware of something I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think about during my \u00e2\u20ac\u0153normal\u00e2\u20ac\u009d rides: breathing. My lungs have been so congested these past few weeks that I haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t been able to take in a deep breath without bursting into a coughing fit. But this time, I could.<br \/>\nMy throat was still a bit raw, &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doubledates.com\/index.php?view=details&amp;id=585%3Adates-tax-relief-ride-round-the-lake&amp;option=com_eventlist&amp;Itemid=59\">DATES Tax Relief Ride &#8211; Round the Lake<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts<\/h3>\n<p>When: Apr 15, 2015 06:15 PM<br \/>\nWhere: Lake House White Rock Bar &amp; Grill &#8211; Dallas<br \/>\nWill you be needing relief from your tax grief? Join us for an evening ride around White Rock. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll saddle up at the Lake House and ride two clockwise loops around the lake. If you&#8217;re late, start counterclockwise and we&#8217;ll meet along the way. This will be a social ride, so no team will be left behind.<br \/>\nAfter the ride, please join us at the Lake House for drinks and dinner. (Team with the biggest refund buys?) See link below for driving directions, menu, etc.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"LX4Qv40GJU\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/lakehousewhiterock.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Home&#8221; &#8212; Lake House White Rock - Bar &amp; Grill\" src=\"http:\/\/lakehousewhiterock.com\/embed\/#?secret=LX4Qv40GJU\" data-secret=\"LX4Qv40GJU\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nRide Start: Lake House Bar &amp; Grill, 7510 E Northwest Highway (at Lawther, behind Dallas Bike Works)<br \/>\nMeet Time: 6:00 PM<br \/>\nRide Time:\u00c2\u00a0 6:15 PM<br \/>\nRide Leaders:\u00c2\u00a0 Ernie &amp; Regina Coose<br \/>\nDistance: Two loops around White Rock Lake with NW Hwy extension = 22 miles &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/woodlandscycling.org\/2015\/03\/weekend-happenings\/\">Fun pics from Sunday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Blue Mug Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>woodlandscycling.org<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woodlandscycling.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Blue-mug-7.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2>New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event Easter Ride &#8211; El Paso, TX Meet at Kinley&#39;s Coffee House, 2231 N. Mesa, at 8 a.m. Head over Scenic to McK\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/zTHypacprJ\">http:\/\/t.co\/zTHypacprJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/582568096042450944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">New Event Family Bike Ride &#8211; Harlingen, TX <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/R3GxUKG9yK\">http:\/\/t.co\/R3GxUKG9yK<\/a> Time: Late Registration and Packet Pick Up: 8:\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/wDS4JGLxWJ\">http:\/\/t.co\/wDS4JGLxWJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/582707682391560193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/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\">New Event Ride White Rock Creek Trail and Back &#8211; Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP s\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/aqIsyxSeS7\">http:\/\/t.co\/aqIsyxSeS7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/582707684333494273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/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\">New Event Black Rock State Park &#8211; Buchanan Dam, TX <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/N0D0xahw8a\">http:\/\/t.co\/N0D0xahw8a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ride Leader: \u00c2\u00a0Amanda McCoy    Meet at\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/JXyqXpUcv2\">http:\/\/t.co\/JXyqXpUcv2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/582735213215744000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/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\">Bike&#39;s first <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/metrorail?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#metrorail<\/a> ride! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/htx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#htx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/houston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#houston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Biking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Biking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/commuter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#commuter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FEwc11ZCFO\">https:\/\/t.co\/FEwc11ZCFO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Margaret Santucci (@santooch93) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/santooch93\/status\/582650285039943681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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 appreciate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RodneyEllis<\/a>&#39;s leadership in the TX Senate pushing for safer, people-friendly streets.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/582747878239514624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/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\">Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeTexas<\/a> for organizing Cycling in Suits at the TX Capitol today. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/my4c9IIhMZ\">pic.twitter.com\/my4c9IIhMZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/582747203128537088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/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=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">2015 Tour De EL Paso Event Pagehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1398766223770169\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/5BMRCy3Ebc\">http:\/\/t.co\/5BMRCy3Ebc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EPCyclists\/status\/582737186207854592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/grandpajerald\/status\/582736841872269312<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Womens Geared Drag Race winner with her glorious 24oz of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PabstBlueRibbon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PabstBlueRibbon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CheckOutTheSmile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CheckOutTheSmile<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/mtjogZe5x0\">pic.twitter.com\/mtjogZe5x0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; JustRideDallas (@JustRideDallas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JustRideDallas\/status\/582734820628787200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/GWCChuck\/status\/582728198452080640<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Querencia&#39;s New Location Grand Opening Party <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Wg99qaiGwj\">http:\/\/t.co\/Wg99qaiGwj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Querencia Bike Shop (@QuerenciaDenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/QuerenciaDenton\/status\/582708684645482496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/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\">In 4 days we will be under the lights for Friday Night Races at Alkek Velodrome! <br \/>We&#39;ve had a lot of questions so&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/AeussmYcic\">http:\/\/t.co\/AeussmYcic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlkekVelodrome\/status\/582708197565313024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/NautilusCarly\/status\/582685092964757504<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If that &#39;ain&#39;t&#39; TEXAS, I don&#39;t know what is!  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wildflowers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wildflowers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/horses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#horses<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/biking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#biking<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HillCountryNws?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HillCountryNws<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cyclingweekly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cyclingweekly<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texasgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@texasgov<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/aRYsPlfViA\">pic.twitter.com\/aRYsPlfViA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jessica Headley TV (@JessicaHeadley_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JessicaHeadley_\/status\/582371632724869120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Gotta love mountain biking in Texas!  They&#39;re so lucky there&#39;s an electrical fence between us, cuz\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iKbNblvZZk\">https:\/\/t.co\/iKbNblvZZk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jtownshreds (@Jtown_shreds) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jtown_shreds\/status\/582635648709832704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Fantastic photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/veloviewbiketours?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#veloviewbiketours<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/biking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#biking<\/a> among the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WestTexas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WestTexas<\/a> wildflowers  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/outdoors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#outdoors<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/1kgLGmdBKu\">pic.twitter.com\/1kgLGmdBKu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Visit Big Bend (@visitbigbend) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/visitbigbend\/status\/582656268134952960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">See the text of the resolution that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RodneyEllis<\/a> read on the Senate floor today here: <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/VKqdDvxocH\">http:\/\/t.co\/VKqdDvxocH<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TXbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TXbike<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas\/status\/582696119521558528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/GWCChuck\/status\/582699483437338624<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Amazing time at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/JRD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JRD<\/a> Drag Races!  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/asssavers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@asssavers<\/a> @DurtyLaundryClo @PBR_USA <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cyclelikeagirl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cyclelikeagirl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ROADiD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RoadID<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fixiegirls?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@fixiegirls<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/QvmcLLi1fb\">pic.twitter.com\/QvmcLLi1fb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; JustRideDallas (@JustRideDallas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JustRideDallas\/status\/582697207008088064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2015<\/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\">Scene at 5500 n.Lamar. 5 people w\/non life-threatening injuries including a cyclist after crash at bus stop <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/DhqsVxVcKm\">pic.twitter.com\/DhqsVxVcKm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Shelton Green (@GoSheltonGreen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GoSheltonGreen\/status\/582687304562659328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Just posted a photo @ Memorial Park Hiking Trail <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T7Yo1bYaNc\">https:\/\/t.co\/T7Yo1bYaNc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Austin Magruder (@aus10m) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aus10m\/status\/582665526339457025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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 BELIEVE I CAN FLY <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AustinRattler?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AustinRattler<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MTB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/100K?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#100K<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/629racing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#629racing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Oa64tt0c9b\">https:\/\/t.co\/Oa64tt0c9b<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Allen Kuo (@kuotient) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kuotient\/status\/582660774327422976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Wednesday Evening Ride leaves Peyton&#39;s at 6:00 PM or Tuesday Training Ride Leaving from Grande Stadium at 6:00 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/07S4Mytldv\">http:\/\/t.co\/07S4Mytldv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Peyton&#39;s Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PeytonsBikes\/status\/582643526531461122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Bells make commuters even more enjoyable! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bellsonbikes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bellsonbikes<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/JY8shI6xle\">pic.twitter.com\/JY8shI6xle<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BaylorCycling\/status\/582616995071336448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/GWCChuck\/status\/582592139718238208<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lakeside <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> is the best. Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForthWorth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ForthWorth<\/a> Sat. morning ride at 7:45 a.m. every weekend. | \u00f0\u0178\u201c\u00b7: Jeremy Morris. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/OvrTfcd0oT\">pic.twitter.com\/OvrTfcd0oT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sun &amp; Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SunAndSkiSports\/status\/582582841424244736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Some of our <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/T4K2015?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#T4K2015<\/a> riders out at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LBJ100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LBJ100<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LBJohnsonNPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LBJohnsonNPS<\/a>. We had a blast! TY for having us! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/7se6A0QzHa\">pic.twitter.com\/7se6A0QzHa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/582580623916851201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">A little Saturday morning road ride at Sun &amp; Ski Fort Worth <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sunandski?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SunAndSki<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/THEJeepMafia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@THEJeepMafia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jeepnecks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jeepnecks<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/qMp00csk2W\">pic.twitter.com\/qMp00csk2W<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanPaoli\/status\/581798699564544000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 28, 2015<\/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\">Single speed week!! 24.5 miles and avg 19.2. Felt great pushing up the climbs. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/singlespeed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#singlespeed<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yRDh6ZAZ3X\">https:\/\/t.co\/yRDh6ZAZ3X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; George Amen (@jore346) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jore346\/status\/582576417671643136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Iris Stagner was killed in 2012 while riding her bike. The Safe Passing Act is named in her honor. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TXBike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TXBike<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/oXa0wrhkpZ\">pic.twitter.com\/oXa0wrhkpZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas\/status\/582558090437902337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Bike friends! Take a moment to complete survey &amp;help us continue improving your travel choices <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/LiFvIJhFde\">http:\/\/t.co\/LiFvIJhFde<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/LGE8vwB2FA\">pic.twitter.com\/LGE8vwB2FA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Capital Metro (@CapMetroATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CapMetroATX\/status\/582542395612393472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Lots of first timers here today, plus two guys (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SmartCyclist?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SmartCyclist<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RobinStallings?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RobinStallings<\/a>) who&#39;ve been here for all 8! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TXBike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TXBike<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas\/status\/582548576028340224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Check out the video of highlights from our Albuquerque spring break training camp put together by our Women&#39;s A&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/95du7k1QAe\">http:\/\/t.co\/95du7k1QAe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MSUCyclingTeam\/status\/582545713319452673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2015<\/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\">Bikes are good business. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sundaystreetshtx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sundaystreetshtx<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/HDzpQGBQIA\">pic.twitter.com\/HDzpQGBQIA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christof Spieler, PE, AICP, LEED AP (@christofspieler) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/christofspieler\/status\/582318921161818112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 29, 2015<\/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: Bicycles Inc. 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