{"id":29997,"date":"2015-06-15T23:37:39","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T04:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=29997"},"modified":"2015-06-15T23:37:39","modified_gmt":"2015-06-16T04:37:39","slug":"texas-cycling-news-digest-june-15th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/06\/15\/texas-cycling-news-digest-june-15th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Cycling News Digest June 15th"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/rgvcycling.com\/bike\/bike-upgrades\/#comment-4394\">Bike Upgrades<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Ray Garza\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0rgvcycling.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rgvcycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2015-Roubaix.jpg?resize=641%2C480\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\nRecently I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve made some changes to my bike. My trusty 2013 Roubaix Apex Comp has been replaced with an updated version. I am now a proud owner of a 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp Ultegra Di2. I saw this bike being displayed at my favorite local bike shop (LBS), Bicycle World RGV in McAllen and immediately loved the paint job. Finally Specialized splashes color on their bikes. I am tired of the all white, all black, or shades of grey. To me those are lazy, unimaginative paint jobs. This bike also had electronic shifting too! I knew I had to get it for my Freddyness (is that a real word?) in me. Before I could, I would need to sell my existing bike.<br \/>\nMy bike had 9200 solid miles on it plus my first century ride (see Wildflower Centurion), so it has a special place in my heart. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all stock except for the Richie handle bar, Crank Brothers Candy pedals and &#8230;<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix:after { visibility: hidden; display: block; font-size: 0; content: \" \"; clear: both; height: 0; }* html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix, *:first-child+html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix { zoom: 1; }#meetup_oembed { background:#eee;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;border-radius:3px;margin:0; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; }#meetup_oembed h3 { font-weight:normal; margin:0 0 10px; padding:0; line-height:26px; font-family:Georgia,Palatino,serif; font-size:24px }#meetup_oembed p { margin: 0 0 10px; padding:0; line-height:16px; }#meetup_oembed img { border:none; margin:0; padding:0; }#meetup_oembed a, #meetup_oembed a:visited, #meetup_oembed a:link { color: #1B76B3; text-decoration: none; cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; }#meetup_oembed a:hover { color: #1B76B3; text-decoration: underline; }#meetup_oembed a.mu_button { font-size:14px; -moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;border-radius:3px;border:2px solid #A7241D;color:white!important;text-decoration:none;background-color: #CA3E47; 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:270px\">\n<div style=\"max-height:230px;overflow:hidden\">\n<h3>Braes Loop &#8211; 28.5 mi<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Sunday, Jul 5, 2015,  6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Ascent Fitness<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">1911 W Alabama St Houston, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">18 Cyclists Went<\/span>           <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:5px 0 10px\" class=\"mu_clearfix\">\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/b\/9\/a\/c\/thumb_29327532.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/d\/b\/b\/2\/thumb_234416242.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/b\/c\/7\/2\/thumb_255228242.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/5\/c\/2\/3\/thumb_241703587.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/d\/c\/b\/3\/thumb_247016499.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/d\/6\/8\/thumb_246903432.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/3\/a\/a\/4\/thumb_179475012.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/9\/5\/c\/b\/thumb_246758347.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/b\/a\/1\/a\/thumb_231947642.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/8\/a\/0\/7\/thumb_274595335.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/d\/c\/5\/2\/thumb_190916402.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/1\/b\/a\/a\/thumb_106807082.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/a\/d\/e\/3\/thumb_246824515.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">Come ride with us along Braes Bayou for this casual ride. You are required to wear a helmet and sign a waiver for this ride as it will be sponsored by Ascent Fitness.This 28 mi route will end back at Ascent Fitness. \u00c2\u00a0Please bring money for coffee.Map: \u00c2\u00a0http:\/\/www.mapmyride.com\/us\/houston-tx\/easy-riders-group-129191<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/47f4a19a-544f-4ed2-8b43-b98c9e4164f1\/events\/223257448\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtbproject.com\/trail\/7004378\/comanche-trail-full\">Comanche Trail Full<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>MTB Project<\/h3>\n<p>6.7 miles \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0617\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Ascent \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a03,175\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 High \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a04% Avg Grade (2\u00c2\u00b0)<br \/>\n100% Singletrack \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0-745\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Descent \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a02,777\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Low \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a024% Max Grade (14\u00c2\u00b0)<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mtbproject.com\/photos\/mtb\/30\/26\/7003026_smallMed_9687961434335883.jpg?resize=400%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/news\/community-news\/white-rock-east-dallas\/headlines\/20150614-obscure-trails-frame-the-latest-battle-near-white-rock-lake.ece\">Obscure trails frame the latest battle near White Rock Lake<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By CLAIRE Z. CARDONA and ROY APPLETON\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.dallasnews.com<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/news\/metro\/20150614-flagpoletrail_0615met_cover.ece\/BINARY\/w940\/flagpoletrail_0615met_COVER\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><br \/>\nThe trails are difficult to find if you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know where to look.<br \/>\nThey wind across a sloping patch of city park land, through 42 acres of shaded woods and open fields thick these days with vegetation.<br \/>\nNarrow and rutted, grassy and subtle, the paths help raccoons, bobcats and other wildlife roam. People, too.<br \/>\nIn recent weeks, the woodlands of Flag Pole Hill have become the focus of another clash over change near White Rock Lake.<br \/>\nA resident of the White Rock Valley neighborhood wanted to add a trail there. His idea attracted public &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com\/2015\/06\/15\/another-real-ale-ride-is-in-the-books\/\">Another Real Ale Ride is in the Books<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by djcurtin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/bicyclesportshop.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/06\/11330019_10153290088789356_3698017645437251857_n.jpg?w=1200&#038;h=802&#038;fit=1200%2C802&#038;resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><br \/>\nThanks to everyone that came to this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Real Ale Ride! We had another record turnout and the weather proved to be just about right. Considering all the rain we had before and after the ride, we won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t complain about the winds that we faced as the ride finished up at Real Ale Brewing!<br \/>\nWe\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got a few interesting stats on the ride we thought we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d share with you. first and foremost, our ride beneficiaries, Friends of Blanco State Park and Bike Austin each will receive $5,000.00 thanks to the tremendous number of riders we had register for this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ride. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re also happy to report that thanks to our friends at Real Ale we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re committing an additional &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/the-collin-classic-2015.html\">The Collin Classic 2015<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Johnny Guzman\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vgUBxPYMaYM\/VX8816yvw7I\/AAAAAAAABuw\/DUu7h4ruLHo\/s1600\/DSCN0483.JPG?resize=641%2C481\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"481\" \/><br \/>\nI have been riding regularly for the past few months in preparation for the Collin Classic Bicycle Rally, held annually in Mckinney, Texas. The Collin Classic has three route choices including a metric century of about 64 miles. Being that I had to head out of town almost immediately after the ride, I opted for the 46 mile distance. I averaged 18.5 miles an hour for the whole ride, finishing in 2:42 and so far it is the fastest average speed that I have logged for the distance that I rode. This year I bought a new road bike from Bikes Direct to try to set a &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2>New Event 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 Colorado River 100 &#8211; Bastrop, TX Colorado River 100 at Bastrop, TX<a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/dvHcRObVhU\">http:\/\/t.co\/dvHcRObVhU<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Jq1DL2Jwy9\">http:\/\/t.co\/Jq1DL2Jwy9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/610610473327853568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Tweets About Texas Bicycling<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">More miles tonight on the stationary bike because <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TSBill?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TSBill<\/a> is keeping me inside. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RAGBRAI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RAGBRAI<\/a> coming up in just a few weeks! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PreferToBeOutside?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PreferToBeOutside<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CycleXTexas\/status\/610664788746743808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 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\">Awesome ride tonight with my crazy beautiful wife! @ River Legacy Park <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bTv2aqelqr\">https:\/\/t.co\/bTv2aqelqr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanPaoli\/status\/610648142149779456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 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\">Seen a guy cycling down Hwy. 35 today ,are you crazy whats wrong the access road isn&#39;t  crowed enough ,cars going 100 m.p.h on the freeway!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; jerald roll (@grandpajerald) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grandpajerald\/status\/610647725185437696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 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\">Taking a little breather at the top. Lots of climbing for this flat lander!\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MlWnd967yP\">https:\/\/t.co\/MlWnd967yP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Carlos &amp; Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamUranga\/status\/610629463370530816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 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\">Biking and Jeeping&#8230;2 of my favorite things. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/THEJeepMafia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@THEJeepMafia<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/LiWLDDJM2X\">pic.twitter.com\/LiWLDDJM2X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanPaoli\/status\/610606976251248640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 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\">&#8230; which includes my personal fave: &quot;Hi, I have your bike &#8211; I found it submerged in a partially frozen lake&#8230;&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BUyg0ILpWA\">https:\/\/t.co\/BUyg0ILpWA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stolenbikesatx\/status\/610596118532108289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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\">Here&#39;s some good news: We just published the stories of last week&#39;s recovered bikes here at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeIndex?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bikeindex<\/a> \ud83d\ude42 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/sMX4VxdRw5\">http:\/\/t.co\/sMX4VxdRw5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stolenbikesatx\/status\/610595953020661762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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 biked 10.81 mi with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mapmyride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mapmyride<\/a>. Check out my route in Plano, TX, United States! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/EZyLx3rbG8\">http:\/\/t.co\/EZyLx3rbG8<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; DFW Trails (@DFWtrails) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DFWtrails\/status\/610589483206070273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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\">anybody interested in making the drive for thurday&#39;s 6 p.m. ride <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Q1gbv9ElXv\">http:\/\/t.co\/Q1gbv9ElXv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tom Judson (@bikenacogdoches) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikenacogdoches\/status\/610587037364826113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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&#39;m in training. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/publictransportation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#publictransportation<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/biking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#biking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/houston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#houston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/htx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#htx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/pun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#pun<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dHa4l0u9rs\">https:\/\/t.co\/dHa4l0u9rs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Margaret Santucci (@santooch93) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/santooch93\/status\/610550046225006592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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\">Well I think <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TSBill?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TSBill<\/a> is going to keep me off the bike all week!! Crud! More indoors cycling for me! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Boring?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Boring<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DayTrippinInAGym?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DayTrippinInAGym<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChetTripper?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ChetTripper<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CycleXTexas\/status\/610540635318190081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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\">Tomorrow&#39;s bike plan meetings is rescheduled to June 30, HCC Memorial City Performing Arts Center, 1060 W Sam Houston Pkwy N.,<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPlanning\/status\/610539867563405312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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\/610539712856616960<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/GWCChuck\/status\/610514825165303808<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A brief summary of our weekend at Tulsa Tough. Photo credit Castelli Cycling. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/toughlove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#toughlove<\/a> Specialized Bicycles&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/JISFHR9nVw\">http:\/\/t.co\/JISFHR9nVw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/610481704780886016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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 href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hotnt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hotnt<\/a> 5k rough <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZTUqazsjoe\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZTUqazsjoe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/610480084999344128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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 href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hotnt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hotnt<\/a>  rough 1k <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LUS6onNaXU\">https:\/\/t.co\/LUS6onNaXU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/610480055098179584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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\">Belated TY to Seniors on Bikes <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SantaFe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SantaFe<\/a> for riding &amp; hosting &amp; TY <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SantaFeTexasExs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SantaFeTexasExs<\/a> 4 a gr8 event at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LasCampanasGolf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LasCampanasGolf<\/a>! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/11JJAqHBdM\">pic.twitter.com\/11JJAqHBdM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/610454576966320128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2 Day Alert: Gateway to Texas Get-a-Way Tour &#8211; Clarksville, TX, Jun 17, 2015 08:00AM &#8211; 101 Locust St, Clarksville, TX 75426, USA(CST) ht<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/610432582854004736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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: KIDS\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP &#8211; Austin, TX, Jun 17, 2015 08:30AM &#8211; 9901 Farm to Market Rd 1826, 9901 Farm to Market Road 1826, A<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/610439937754812416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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: Bicycles Inc. Wednesday Night Crits &#8211; Fort Worth, TX, Jun 17, 2015 05:15PM &#8211; Jack Newell Drive S and Gravel Road, Forth Wor<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/610571341901770752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 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: Memorial Park Criterium, Jun 17, 2015 05:00PM &#8211; Memorial Park Picnic Loop @ Washington Ave.\/ Memorial Park, Houston, TX, US<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/610571356179197952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bike Upgrades by Ray Garza\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0rgvcycling.com Recently I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve made some changes to my bike. 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