{"id":30934,"date":"2015-09-09T23:36:29","date_gmt":"2015-09-10T04:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=30934"},"modified":"2015-09-09T23:36:29","modified_gmt":"2015-09-10T04:36:29","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-september-9th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/09\/09\/texas-bicycling-news-september-9th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News September 9th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tandem trek for mission<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Heather Hahn\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.umc.org<\/h3>\n

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\nThe Rev. Paul Escamilla, pastor of Saint John\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas, rides in back while church member Toby Sudduth captains a tandem bike on Friday, Sept. 4 near Bastrop, Texas. Church members are joining Escamilla, who recently fractured his clavicle, in working toward riding 670 miles for the church\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 67th anniversary and in turn raising funds for mission.<\/p>\n

He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a pastor with a need for speed in a rush for mission \u00e2\u20ac\u201c all on a bicycle built for two.
\nThe Rev. Paul Escamilla, senior pastor of Saint John\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas, planned to celebrate the church\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 67th anniversary by cycling 670 miles across central Texas. His goal for his modern-day circuit ride: To visit where the church is engaged in mission and raise funds for St. John\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s endowment, which …<\/p>\n

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Why is kids\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 bike safety soaring? It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not that kids are biking less<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Michael Andersen, Green Lane Project staff writer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.peopleforbikes.org<\/h3>\n

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\nLast month, a fresh analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared some potentially terrific news: youth biking fatalities have plummeted 90 percent since 1977.
\nIt seemed like such outlandishly good news that a shade of doubt hovered over the data. Surely, many figured, much of that decline came from the collapse of biking in cloistered modern childhoods. Here’s how Bloomberg Business covered the story: …<\/p>\n

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Splendora resident bikes across state of Michigan in six days<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Matthew Costa\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.yourhoustonnews.com\/kingwood<\/h3>\n

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\nMany Texans look to get away from the unforgiving heat of the south in the summer and fall, looking to find a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors in a reasonable climate.
\nFor Splendora native Charlie Adams, his vacation earlier this month was a bit more involved than a family ski trip, or a Mai Tai on a beach.
\nAdams made a trip up to Michigan to start a bike ride of more than 500 miles from the southern tip of the …<\/p>\n

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Study examines bicycle-pedestrian connections to region’s rail network<\/a><\/h2>\n

fortworthtexas.gov<\/h3>\n

North Texas’ network of walking and bicycling infrastructure around rail stations was recently documented in a study that will help decisionmakers prioritize investments needed to improve access to transit services.
\nThe North Central Texas Council of Governments study identified existing and planned sidewalks, trails and bikeways around 74 light rail and commuter rail stations operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit, the Trinity Railway Express and the Denton County Transportation Authority in 14 cities across …<\/p>\n

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Erwin Park – Mountain Biking<\/a><\/h2>\n

rootsrated.com<\/h3>\n

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\nIn the far reaches of the northern side of the metroplex, Erwin Park is a hidden gem found in the city of McKinney, Texas. …<\/p>\n

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Racking up<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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\nTexas A&M freshman Kevin Gammenthaler, 19, secures his bicycle to a large bike rack with hundreds of others in an area adjacent to the north side of the Memorial Student Center on the A&M campus on Tuesday. Students and faculty can take advantage of a program offered by A&M Bicycle Services that allows them to borrow bikes for a day or weekend, free of charge.<\/p>\n

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Registration open for 2016 Rotary bicycle ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Bobby Vasquez\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0insidedp.com<\/h3>\n

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\nThe Deer Park Rotary Club is expecting hundreds of bicycle riders to converge on the city during the 2014 Texas Independence Bicycle Tour. The date is set for Jan. 16.
\nThe ride is listed as an official practice ride of the BP MS 150. Any riders who are practicing for the popular Houston-to-Austin bike ride in the spring are encouraged to participate. The ride is also open to anyone who has an interest in medium- to long-distance bike rides.
\nThe tour is a one-day cycling event that will travel through the San Jacinto Battleground area and nearby communities while …<\/p>\n

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How to make your cyclocross calendar for the year<\/a><\/h2>\n

by joeyTWOwheels\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texascx.com<\/h3>\n

If you wanted to, you could race every twice a weekend from now until the end of December. Like wheelsets in Jeremy Powers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 caravan, there are just so many to choose from (32 total).
\nVariety and choice is great for you, the #TXCX racer. You are in the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s seat, so to speak. But how do you pick the races you want to attend?
\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s your schedule and your time, so be sure to choose the ones that matter most to you. Here are some ideas for you to consider when drafting your race calendar this year.
\nLocation
\nMost everyone is going to choose the local race, right? After all, if you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have to travel why would you? There are many reasons to think beyond …<\/p>\n

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Seven Sisters and Allen Lane<\/a><\/h2>\n

Pedal Pushers\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n

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\nSaturday September 5, 2015
\nBoth Seven Sisters and Allen Lane are favorites (along with Burma Road and Susan Peak) to practice hill climbs. And it was getting time to start working on hills for the Fort Davis Cyclefest coming up September 19.
\nLining up for the ride were Rick, Loyd, Robbie, Christine, Clay, Brian, David, Roy, Jeffri, and Phil. Joining us right after the picture were Stephen and Dorothy. …<\/p>\n

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Tweets About Texas Bicycling<\/h2>\n
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Spin your gears in #GrandPrairie<\/a> on the next "Cyclin' With The Mayor" ride on Sept. 16, 6pm in Central Park!<\/p>\n

— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) September 10, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n