{"id":29444,"date":"2015-04-16T23:43:01","date_gmt":"2015-04-17T04:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=29444"},"modified":"2015-04-16T23:43:01","modified_gmt":"2015-04-17T04:43:01","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-16th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/04\/16\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-16th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest April 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Organizers: BP MS 150 still on for now, despite rainy forecast<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n

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\nWith a little luck, streets will dry out in time for this weekend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s BP MS 150 fund-raising bike ride from Houston to Austin.
\nOrganizers sent out an alert today, letting cyclists know that as of Thursday afternoon, the ride is still scheduled to go on.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Safety is our primary concern, and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll provide updates as we monitor weather and route conditions,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the message said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Cyclists and volunteers are cautioned to exercise heightened safety measures and pay close attention to the weather. Each participant\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s safety is his or her personal responsibility, and each participant must …<\/p>\n

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Vuelta del Viento<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Kyle Walker, Texas Tech University\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texasbikeracing.com<\/h3>\n

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\nThe SCCCC headed to Wichita Falls April 11-12, 2015 for Midwestern State University\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s annual Vuelta del Viento, which in Spanish means \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Race of the Wind.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d The name proved especially true this year. With winds blowing 20mph, the winner would be decided be decided by aerodynamics, tactful drafting, and most importantly the guts to fight the winds head-on.
\nSaturday morning started early with a 9.2 mile Team Time Trial. With many teams only having one or two \u00e2\u20ac\u0153A\u00e2\u20ac\u009d racers, it was more of a test who had the fastest \u00e2\u20ac\u0153B\u00e2\u20ac\u009d or even \u00e2\u20ac\u0153C\u00e2\u20ac\u009d racers that could hang-on to the finish. In the Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s field, Midwestern State dominated winning by several minutes. On the Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side, …<\/p>\n

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Living Safe: Bicycle laws are all about safety<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Katherine Cabaniss\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.yourhoustonnews.com<\/h3>\n

Spring is here, and bicycle riders are out! What are the laws that you need to know when you are riding for fun, training for a race, or participating in a big event such as the MS150?
\nNext weekend, many will be riding their bikes for a good cause. The MS150 draws crowds of riders, support teams, and encouraging fans. Riders will take to the roads on the race from Houston to Austin.
\nTexas bicycle laws apply, whether the rider is on an urban street, a back …<\/p>\n

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Bike-Run Central Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

… Join the dozens of bicyclists and runners seen each weekend on the roads around Copperas Cove along with miles and miles of deserted roads perfect for avid bikers and runners \u00e2\u20ac\u201c or beginners.
\nTaking advantage of the area\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s popularity with bicyclists, Copperas Cove has long been recognized and promoted as the bike\/run center of Central Texas.
\nOn any given weekend in Cove, there are 100-200 bicyclists using Cove as a jumping off spot for bike and run tours on …<\/p>\n

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Texas Bluebonnet Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Kristi Benedict\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikerumor.com<\/h3>\n

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\nPhoto submitted by Trendon Huebner, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Here is a cool shot from Pacebend State park, Austin, Texas, with my 2014 Camber Expert Carbon EVO.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d …<\/p>\n

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BP MS 150: What you need to know about traffic, parking, and route<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Katherine Whaley\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0abc13.com<\/h3>\n

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\nHOUSTON (KTRK) — Going to the Starting Line?
\nAre you ready for the BP MS 150? Whether you are riding or driving to cheer on the cyclists, you will want to know what’s happening on the roads.
\nWatch for delays around the three starting points for cyclists – Tully Stadium, Rhodes Stadium, and Waller Stadiums. Cyclists starting at Tully Stadium, located on Dairy Ashford, between I-10 and Memorial, will depart at 6:45AM. Those starting at Rhodes stadium at …<\/p>\n

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San Antonio bike share program looks for new funding<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Drew Joseph\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.expressnews.com<\/h3>\n

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\nGlenn Jensen, from left, Vicki Roberson, Vicki Smith and Bonnie Barstow look at the extra lock on the bikes as they prepare to ride the B-cycles from the San Antonio B-cycle HUB to the B-cycle stations around downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 26, 2011. LISA KRANTZ\/lkrantz@express-news.net
\nSan Antonio B-Cycle has the opportunity to add more than 20 stations and 200 bikes to its ranks this year with grant funding, but the bike-share program does not have the money to support the maintenance and operations of such an expansion, B-Cycle representatives said.
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Bike Bill Requires 3ft From Drivers<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.newschannel6now.com<\/h3>\n

A new bill could mean new rules for Texas drivers.\u00c2\u00a0 House Bill 2459 states that drivers would have to give pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists three feet when passing or turning.
\nHB 2459 was heard on Thursday morning in the Texas House Transportation Committee and is for “unprotected road users”.
\nNewschannel 6 reached out to Wichita Falls cyclists who are supporters of …<\/p>\n

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Texas Downhill MTB – Part ii<\/a><\/h2>\n

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