{"id":29355,"date":"2015-04-05T23:15:45","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T04:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=29355"},"modified":"2015-04-05T23:15:45","modified_gmt":"2015-04-06T04:15:45","slug":"texas-bicycle-news-digest-april-5th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/04\/05\/texas-bicycle-news-digest-april-5th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycle News Digest April 5th"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qtTzEoD-nA4&amp;amp;feature=youtu.be\">red river riot 2015<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by James Peel<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"red river riot 2015\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qtTzEoD-nA4?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><\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/mpincus.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/bike-handing-clinic-2-with-third-coast.html?spref=tw\">Bike Handing Clinic #2 with Third Coast Training<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Michael Pincus\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0The Road Less Traveled<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D5Je3TaN9-0\/VSCypJQd0VI\/AAAAAAAAOcc\/Mrww5cbxZKc\/s1600\/11053346_10152679178065952_8835824270786534553_n.jpg?resize=640%2C469\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"469\" \/><br \/>\nYesterday would mark the second clinic I would be doing with Third Coast Training in Pasadena, Texas (Southeast Houston). After having much success with the first clinic I ran in 2014, Johnny (Owner\/Coach at Third Coast Training) and I decided to give it a second go in 2015. Our plan was to build upon what we did the first time to make this workshop a better experience for riders of different skill levels.<br \/>\nI have been assisting in cycling clinics for a few years now \u00e2\u20ac\u201c from small-scale club cornering clinics as a cat 3 with the Pearland Cycling Club, to larger clinics at the Driveway with Super Squadra, to spending a &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mystatesman.com\/news\/lifestyles\/recreation\/four-favorite-bicycle-routes-near-austin\/nkkyw\/?icmp=statesman_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_statesmanstubtomystatesmanpremium\">Four favorite bicycle routes near Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.mystatesman.com\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0(subscription required)<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.cmgdigital.com\/shared\/lt\/lt_cache\/aresize\/620x388\/img\/photos\/2015\/04\/03\/d3\/f0\/share.jpg?resize=620%2C388\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"388\" \/><br \/>\nThese bike rides will take you up hills, past flowers and to the best burger joints<br \/>\nHoly spinning bicycle tires, have you peeked outside? Now\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the season Central Texas bicyclists dream about nine months out of the year.<br \/>\nDo yourself a favor and pull your bike out of the shed, pump up its tires, dust off your helmet, squirm into your skin-tight cycling kit and climb aboard. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t dawdle, either. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be blistering hot before you know it, and Lycra just isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t as comfortable when it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s soaked in sweat. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?o=Sh&amp;page_id=403731&amp;v=7b\">The Big Bend &#8211; Again<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Bill Smith\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>Prologue: Why Texas and the Big Bend &#8211; Now.<br \/>\nSaturday November 1, 2014<br \/>\nIn recent years I have spent the month of November somewhere warm and dry &#8211; everything that where I live &#8211; isn&#8217;t! Last year it was Cuba, the year before that the Big Bend of Texas. I decided to return here not only for the weather but also to see more of the country, parts that I didn&#8217;t see previously and parts that I wanted to revisit. A shout out to Jerry Witherspoon who posts on CGOAB as his article on the Big Bend first got me interested in touring here.(https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/?doc_id=7938) The plan was to fly into El Paso (the closest airport with easy connections) and take the Amtrak train to Alpine, Texas and begin cycling there and then taking the train back from Alpine to El Paso when done cycling. After starting in El Paso on the previous trip I had no desire to revisit I-10 and the country between there and Marfa. I had engaged those who frequent CGOAB on whether or not I could take my bike on Amtrak as Alpine was not a &#8220;Baggage&#8221; stop. The consensus was &#8220;No&#8221;. True to form I sided with the minority who thought &#8220;maybe&#8221;. I looked at car rental and buses, but neither was a very convenient option. I decided to take the chance on the train as I got the sense that Amtrak was trying to come &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?o=Sh&amp;page_id=409116&amp;v=2d\">2015 Coast 2 Coast<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Wayne Andresen\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>Day 17: El Paso, TX to Fort Hancock, TX: Riding through El Paso<br \/>\nMonday March 23, 2015, 57 miles (92 km) &#8211; Total so far: 927 miles (1,492 km)<br \/>\nElevation Gain\/Loss: 236&#8217;\/518&#8242;<br \/>\nLast night we stayed in a motel on the west side of El Paso. Today we had about 20 miles of slow city riding to get to the east side of El Paso and back onto our normal secondary country roads. The parts of the city we saw were quite old and not in the best shape, but as I am sure with most older cities, there are newer areas that we didn&#8217;t see. Shortly after leaving the motel we did ride through an older, nice neighborhood of very fine and well kept stately homes. I really did not see enough of El Paso to come to any conclusions about the city as I indicated I would in last night&#8217;s blog.<br \/>\nToday, including the ride through El Paso, we rode a total of 57 miles, and, &#8230;<br \/>\nDay 18: Fort Hancock, TX to Van Horn, TX: We ended the day with exactly 1000 miles ridden!<br \/>\nDay 19: Van Horn, TX to Marfa, TX<br \/>\nDay 20: Marfa, TX to Marathon, TX: Today&#8217;s Ride of Two Halves<br \/>\nDay 21: Rest Day: A Day Off at Big Bend National Park<br \/>\nDay 22: Marathon, TX to Sanderson, Texas: Easy Day!<br \/>\nDay 23: Sanderson to Comstock, TX: A very exhausting day. *<br \/>\nDay 24: Comstock to Brakettville, Texas *<br \/>\nDay 25: Brackettville to Concan, Texas: The desert is behind us! *<br \/>\nDay 26: A Day of Rest: The First Half of our C2C Journey is Complete! *<br \/>\nDay 27: Concan to Kerrville, Texas: Daughter Mindy and Husband Lance, from Seattle, Ride With Me Across the Halfway Point! *<br \/>\nDay 28: Kerrville to Blanco, Texas: Another Day of Hill Country Rollers *<br \/>\nDay 29: Road Block: Turmoil in Texas. *<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?o=Sh&amp;page_id=410248&amp;v=v\">My First Bike Tour: Hurst, Tx. to Shreveport, La.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Scott Streater\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>More Prep<br \/>\nFriday April 3, 2015<br \/>\nTaking the bike in today to get a complete tuneup. It will be going to Bicycles Inc. a great bike shop here in Hurst. The GREAT &#8220;Bird&#8221; will perform his bike mechanic magic. I will be riding my Surly disc trucker on the trip. Arkel panniers, I will travel light staying in motels and credit carding ( I think that might be a word, but you know what I mean) it along the way. I have talked with a cpl of other trekkers who have traveled my route but in the opposite direction. They say I will have nice roads to travel on. Room is booked at a nice casino in Shreveport. Really looking forward to having a nice weekend at the end of my first trip. Again, thanks for &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Bike&#8217;s at the shop<br \/>\nSunday April 5, 2015<br \/>\nTook my bike in to Bicycles Inc. on Saturday, getting a tuneup and adjustment. Replacing the chain and setting the brake calipers. Everything else seems to be good. On my trip, I plan on riding 70 or so miles a day. I normally ride @ 16-18 mph. I have been doing some training rides @ 12-14 mph., that seems to be the pace I see in a lot of folk&#8217;s journals&#8217; here. I often need to remind myself to slow down. Most of my rides seem to be an intense training ride and I am constantly pushing hard. It is very refreshing to slow down and enjoy the ride! I have not done a completely loaded training ride yet, but I have ridden with everything except my camelback. My camelback holds 70 oz. of water which is a little bit more than 1\/2 gallon. Water weighs approx. 8 lbs. per gallon so I am missing only 4 lbs. on my rides. I will do several fully loaded rides before my trip to get the true feel of the weight. This being my first trip, I am very &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/thesurlybiker.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/05\/2015-bluebonnet-express-waller-tx\/\">2015 Bluebonnet Express \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Waller, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>the surly biker\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0thesurlybiker.wordpress.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/thesurlybiker.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/img_0921.jpg?resize=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\nBeen busy, so this is a few weeks late, but here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bluebonnett Express post.<br \/>\nLast year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s BBX was brutal. The wind was blowing at almost 20, and gusting to almost 30. It was grey, and dismal, and it was enough to make me hate every mile of the 55 mile route.<br \/>\nThis year, though, was much better. The weather held, the sun came out, and the wind, well, held off a bit more than last year.<br \/>\nOverall, it was a great ride. The rest stops were top notch, the volunteers were awesome, and the routes were great. I only did the 45 mile route this year, but enjoyed every minute of it. However, this year I wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t able to fall into a pace line as easily as last year. There were only two that passed me but they were really strong riders and I couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t keep up. I tried to fall behind a &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/austinonabike.com\/austin-on-a-bikes-alternative-bike-routes-the-east-side\/\">Austin On A Bike\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Alternative Bike Routes: The East Side<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Austin On A Bike<\/h3>\n<p>Navigating the East Side is easy, as long as you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t follow the bike lanes or what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s still considered the Lance Armstrong Bikeway when you get east of I-35.<br \/>\nThink about it \u00e2\u20ac\u201c take the bike lanes and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be going north (or some version of it) on Chicon or Pleasant Valley \/ Chestnut, both of which are mediocre coming south, but sorta roller-coaster-y and uphill (not gradually so) going north. The same goes for 12th Street going east. And as for 5th, that aforementioned section of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway, I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think that thing has been repaved in 20 years, at least. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a nightmare.<br \/>\nThat said, here are a couple of alternative routes when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re on the east side that will help you avoid the steeper hills and take you generally out of the way of traffic and shitty road surfaces.<br \/>\nOh, and for our purposes here, the East Side is generally defined as north of the river and &#8230;<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/austinonabike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/WalnutCreek-Downtown.jpg?resize=600%2C424\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timesrecordnews.com\/news\/local-news\/possible-trail-progress-through-tap-grants_43897799\">Possible trail progress through TAP grants<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Claire Kowalick\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.timesrecordnews.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mediaassets.timesrecordnews.com\/photo\/2014\/03\/14\/Hike_Bike_Trail_2_3429167_ver1.0_640_480.JPG?resize=640%2C406\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"406\" \/><br \/>\nWichita Falls would make huge strides in finishing the Hike and Bike Trail with the approval of grants through the Transportation Alternative Program.<br \/>\nIn January, the Texas Department of Transportation announced a call for projects that fall under TAP. The program provides money toward on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, access to public transportation, projects that enhance mobility and safe routes for children walking to schools. About $52 million will be funded toward TAP projects throughout Texas.<br \/>\nWichita Falls is trying to &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elpasotimes.com\/news\/ci_27854776\/army-trials-wounded-warriors-get-something-more-than?source=rss\">Wounded warriors get renewed sense of purpose at 2015 Army Trials at Fort Bliss<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By David Burge \/ El Paso Times<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/extras.mnginteractive.com\/live\/media\/site525\/2015\/0405\/20150405__ept-l-wounded-0406~p3_GALLERY.jpg?resize=400%2C348\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"348\" \/><br \/>\nFORT BLISS &gt;&gt; The wounded warrior-athletes who competed last week at the 2015 Army Trials at Fort Bliss wanted to win, impress each other with their athletic prowess and possibly earn a spot in the upcoming Department of Defense Warrior Games.<br \/>\nBut there was also a higher purpose than all that.<br \/>\nFor the 80 wounded, injured and ill soldiers and veterans who competed in seven different sports, the trials were a way to find a renewed purpose in their lives, make some new friends and feel like a part of the Army team and family once again, they said.<br \/>\nFort Bliss held the Army Trials in track and field, archery, sitting volleyball, air pistol and rifle, swimming, wheelchair basketball and cycling. Spots at &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/amarillo.com\/news\/local-news\/2015-04-05\/cyclists-travel-9000-miles-fundraise-national-parks\">Cyclists travel 9,000 miles to fundraise for national parks<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Bailie Myers\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0amarillo.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ama-cdn.com\/sites\/default\/files\/imagecache\/story_slideshow_thumb\/14268550.jpg?resize=280%2C199\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"199\" \/><br \/>\nSix cyclists are travelling 9,000 miles from the southernmost to the northernmost points of the U.S. to raise funds for the National Park Conservation Association and awareness of national parks.<br \/>\nThe cyclists came to the area on Saturday and stayed for the weekend with Amarillo hosts Jake and Robin Splawn to take a quick rest before beginning the next leg of their &#8230;<\/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 Ascend Afton &#8211; El Paso, TX Meet at River Run at 7:30 a.m. and ride through the valley to Afton Road. Aft\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/PWjbhyLqHD\">http:\/\/t.co\/PWjbhyLqHD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/584765871387758594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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 Tour de Cypresswood Saturday Ride &#8211; Houston, TX Tour de Cypresswood Saturday Ride  Come out and enjoy th\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/NcSTP76PRQ\">http:\/\/t.co\/NcSTP76PRQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/584765873195458560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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 Memorial to Downtown Market Square Houston and Back MTB Guided Tour &#8211; Houston, TX &quot;Memorial to Downtown \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/hPO9LP9qDz\">http:\/\/t.co\/hPO9LP9qDz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/584765874776727554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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 Memorial to Downtown Market Square Houston and Back MTB Guided Tour &#8211; Houston, TX &quot;Memorial to Downtown \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/85HvXyFVyi\">http:\/\/t.co\/85HvXyFVyi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/584789787091042306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">Happy Easter! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Fearlessandhaute?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Fearlessandhaute<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SDiServitori?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@sdiservitori<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bontcycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bontcycling<\/a> defeet_international <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/spyoptic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@spyoptic<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Z8LwhKOsa5\">https:\/\/t.co\/Z8LwhKOsa5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Catherine Moore (@Pigtailracer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pigtailracer\/status\/584902360012566528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 6, 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\">EP Cyclists Ride Schedule April 7-12<br \/>Tuesday 6 PM &#8211; Album Park to Ft Bliss &#8211; Cat A\/B\/C<br \/>Bring ID to clear FT Bliss&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/MTphEnsate\">http:\/\/t.co\/MTphEnsate<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EPCyclists\/status\/584851554324217857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">The 6th race of the 2015 Texas XC Mountain Bike<br \/> State Championship Series!&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/MNJkDM1olB\">http:\/\/t.co\/MNJkDM1olB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; DORBA (@dorbaonline) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dorbaonline\/status\/584847079777771521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\/584845609494020097<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/E_Lopez_E\/status\/584058192675540993<\/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\/AnniseParker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@anniseparker<\/a> and everyone that came out to the Kidical Mass yesterday at Bayou Greenway\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jeCVa86BXT\">https:\/\/t.co\/jeCVa86BXT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/584837873872084992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">Set a record for fastest solo century :). <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/3rUhOJNvUk\">pic.twitter.com\/3rUhOJNvUk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Michael Pincus \u00f0\u0178\u00a7\u00a2 (@pincus1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pincus1\/status\/584826838867808256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/evening?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#evening<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wildflowers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wildflowers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/biking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#biking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/nightphotography?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#nightphotography<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sanantonio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sanantonio<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/texas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#texas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/missionreach?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#missionreach<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/flora?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#flora<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/b?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#b<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/dZoSiHvC5p\">http:\/\/t.co\/dZoSiHvC5p<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/I8yq5YBXQv\">pic.twitter.com\/I8yq5YBXQv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; losnsa (@losnsa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/losnsa\/status\/584796391207239680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">Results are here. Let me know if something looks funky&#8230;. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/VWVHyedDh9\">http:\/\/t.co\/VWVHyedDh9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/584806415426007040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">Made it! Now another 60 home. This time the wind will be my friend <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Ha18qRiBKo\">pic.twitter.com\/Ha18qRiBKo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Michael Pincus \u00f0\u0178\u00a7\u00a2 (@pincus1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pincus1\/status\/584798603966722048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">174 miles this week. One last day on the single speed. Damp and cool today. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/singlespeed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#singlespeed<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mavic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mavic<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4XUZF1HAc4\">https:\/\/t.co\/4XUZF1HAc4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; George Amen (@jore346) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jore346\/status\/584789853365215233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\/BSS_Road_Club\/status\/584780506425876481<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Congratulations to Tim Trout! He was the first to complete all 3 loops and did it under 8 hours. Complete results&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/0f5l2A9e59\">http:\/\/t.co\/0f5l2A9e59<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/584730325701373955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">Spend your Easter afternoon at Collins Garden Park &#8211; flyover video <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tQgRfBzP1x\">https:\/\/t.co\/tQgRfBzP1x<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CWShirleyG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CWShirleyG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SAParksandRec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SAParksandRec<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Justin Moore (@bikegeek) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikegeek\/status\/584725801326608384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">Sophie have fun with roadmode at the Superdrome <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/futurefemme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#futurefemme<\/a> wophieella  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Fearlessandhaute?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Fearlessandhaute<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fly_Vie13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@fly_vie13<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lz3jgN9sI2\">https:\/\/t.co\/lz3jgN9sI2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Catherine Moore (@Pigtailracer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pigtailracer\/status\/584718071820091392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">Beautiful bluebonnets as we continue to train for the @BPMS150. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Texas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ms150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ms150<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/58OuW74ZIl\">pic.twitter.com\/58OuW74ZIl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Law TX \u00e2\u201e\u00a2 (@BikeLawTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeLawTX\/status\/584737458039861249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">Happy Easter from the Texas Hill Country.  <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/haEmd7jA0P\">http:\/\/t.co\/haEmd7jA0P<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AdventureCycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AdventureCycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bicycletouring?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bicycletouring<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PedalBIG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PedalBIG<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/lm73zxZ4ub\">pic.twitter.com\/lm73zxZ4ub<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brian Rawson (@BrianRawson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrianRawson\/status\/584542002986881024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 2015<\/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: Take no Prisoners &#8211; College Station, TX, Apr 07, 2015 05:30PM &#8211; 2601 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX, 77845, United States(C<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/584846807852785665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 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\">2 Day Alert: Sun &amp; Ski Tuesday Night Crit &#8211; Richardson, TX, Apr 07, 2015 05:30PM &#8211; 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