{"id":29456,"date":"2015-04-18T22:34:00","date_gmt":"2015-04-19T03:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=29456"},"modified":"2015-04-18T22:35:51","modified_gmt":"2015-04-19T03:35:51","slug":"29456","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/04\/18\/29456\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest April 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Castell Grind \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Race\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Report<\/a><\/h2>\n

Words : Dan Pedroza, Bicycle Sport Shop\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Photos : Dan Pedroza and Stephan Hirsch<\/h3>\n

texasbikeracing.com<\/h3>\n

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\nIn just over one year the Castell Grind gravel grinder bike race has grown from \u00e2\u20ac\u0153fun curiosity\u00e2\u20ac\u009d status to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153serious race\u00e2\u20ac\u009d status.\u00c2\u00a0 While 2014 was the inaugural year for the event initially touted as a ride for bragging rights, 2015 turned up the volume to full race and brought out many big names from the road, mountain and cyclocross communities. For the 100k distance heavy hitter entries included names such as Black, Camp, Sheetz, Minard and Bonds.\u00c2\u00a0 If you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t recognize those last names you need to brush up on your Central Texas bike racing history.
\nThe 2015 course was identical to the 2014 course except that it was run in the reverse direction with the south loop covering the first 30k and then finishing the last 30k rolling through the north loop.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The strategy for 2015 varied greatly from the 2014 race.\u00c2\u00a0 In 2014 the front pack was comprised of …<\/p>\n

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Report examines race\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s impact on Zilker Park trees<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Kevin Schwaller\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0kxan.com\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0(Video)<\/h3>\n

AUSTIN (KXAN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The city plans to meet with organizers of the 2015 USA Cyclocross National Championships after a report about the impact of the race on Zilker Park.
\nThe issue of possible damage highlighted by those concerned about the park\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trees is now complicated with conflicting information. A report from an outside arborist for USA Cycling contradicts some of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s analysis.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Post race, the arborist for [the city] developed a remedial tree care report to address perceived soil compaction of 57 trees. When several samples of …<\/p>\n

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Mad Duck Cyclery<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\n“Clink” at ride for heroes, fixing the world 1 bike at a time.. #bikemechanic #superhero #ilovemybike
\nMad Duck Crew underway at Ride For Heroes #bikerally #cycling #bikelife #ride #rally
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Technical Assistance With Bicycle Mobility Planning<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.texasbids.net<\/h3>\n

Bid Date & Time: 05\/06\/15 3:00 PM
\nPrebid: 04\/21\/15 3:00 PM
\nSolicitation Title: Technical Assistance With Bicycle Mobility Planning
\nOwner Solic Number: 2015-S-06\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Status: bidding\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Report: 6263419
\nCountry :United States\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 County: Nueces
\nLocation: Corpus Christi
\nSet Aside Types: MBE\/DBE (Minority \/ Disadvantaged)
\nScope: provide technical assistance for the development of bicycle mobility. Notes: OFFERORS are encouraged to attend a pre-qualification meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 3:00 PM at 5658 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, Texas.Request for Information (RFI’s) are due Friday, April 24, 2015 by 3:00 PM.DBE Goal: 13%.
\nPlans: From Owner. See attached file.
\nOwner Type: Public
\nBuyer: Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority, Contracts Dept.
\nAddress: 5658 Bear Lane
\nCity: Corpus Christi\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Zip\/Postal Code: 78405
\nTEL: 361-289-2712\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0FAX: 361-289-0605
\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.ccrta.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hill Country bike ride raises money for AIDS<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Rachael Teague\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0kxan.com\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0(Video)<\/h3>\n

AUSTIN (KXAN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Ten AIDS service organizations came together more than 15 years ago to create a cycling event to raise money to fund services for people affected by HIV and AIDS in central Texas.
\nNow celebrating it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 16th anniversary ride, Erin Cargile had Prentiss Douthit in the studio Saturday morning to talk about how the Hill Country Bike ride is raising money for people living with AIDS.<\/p>\n

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Injured vets prepare for ‘Ride 2 Recovery’<\/a><\/h2>\n

By St. John Barned-Smith\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h3>\n

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\nDuane Wagner, a veteran and Ride 2 Recovery athlete puts on his cycling shoes. Wagner, 68, was injured in Vietnam when a grenade blew off his legs; now, he says cycling to help others gives him a “high.” ?
\nJen Goodbody’s war wounds came years before she deployed to Iraq in 2003; in 1998, fresh out of Army boot camp, she claims her sergeant sexually assaulted her.
\nTo continue reading this story, you will need to be a digital subscriber to HoustonChronicle.com.<\/p>\n

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Tweets<\/h2>\n
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Good@friends Jacquie & Ralf Winter cycling around the world. Letting me use their pics of #Texas<\/a> #NewMexico<\/a> #Arizona<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZnLl1zKWkR<\/a><\/p>\n

— Bob Lehman (@fellowplanner) April 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n