{"id":31008,"date":"2015-09-19T22:04:26","date_gmt":"2015-09-20T03:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31008"},"modified":"2015-09-19T22:04:26","modified_gmt":"2015-09-20T03:04:26","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-september-19th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/09\/19\/texas-bicycling-news-september-19th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News September 19th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cycling in Houston: How to choose the right bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Rebecca Spera\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0abc13.com<\/h3>\n

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Bikes are no longer just for a Sunday ride. More Houstonians are hopping on to get fit, enjoy their surroundings, and as a means of transportation. Bike Manager Joe Ferrell at Sun & Ski Sports says choosing the right wheels for you is key.
\nIf you’re just getting started, you might want to try a bike that’s good for a ride around the neighborhood.
\n“A leisure bike is more casual. Usually a bigger seat, really comfortable, upright sitting. You …<\/p>\n

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They saw, they rode, they conquered<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Natalia Contreras of the Caller Times<\/h3>\n

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\nGEORGE TULEY\/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Cyclists begin the climb over the Harbor Bridge on a 65 mile course Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 around Corpus Christi Bay, Mustang Island and Padre Island.
\nCharo Green said she had the best view of the Corpus Christi Bay while she rode her bike Saturday.
\n“This is my first time here. I got to ride down Ocean Drive and Shoreline Boulevard, it was beautiful,” the San Antonian said.
\nThis was also Green’s first time to participate in the 12th annual Conquer the Coast bicycling race.
\nThe event featured a 10, 25 and 65-mile course and raised about …<\/p>\n

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Bike to the Game at BBVA Compass Stadium<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeHouston<\/h3>\n

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\nEnjoy a 3.7 miles ride around EaDo before a Houston Dynamo game.
\n“BBVA Compass Stadium, the Dynamo, AEG1Earth and Bike Barn have partnered for the annual event, which encourages fans to attend the game by utilizing an alternative method of transportation.\u00c2\u00a0 This initiative also aims to bring awareness to the organization\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s on-going commitment to sustainability initiatives.” More info …<\/p>\n

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Tweets About Texas Bicycling<\/h2>\n
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Rock'n the @Superdrome<\/a> and the #podium<\/a> – thanks @BikeMartFrisco and thanks @CrestCars<\/a> for the partnership!! pic.twitter.com\/7Bvl3eaaP8<\/a><\/p>\n

— Frisco Cycling Club (@friscocycling) September 20, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n