{"id":31031,"date":"2015-09-23T23:04:15","date_gmt":"2015-09-24T04:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31031"},"modified":"2015-09-23T23:04:15","modified_gmt":"2015-09-24T04:04:15","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-september-23rd-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/09\/23\/texas-bicycling-news-september-23rd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News September 23rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

University Recreation to Challenge Texas A&M During Celebrate Cycle<\/a><\/h2>\n

news.uark.edu<\/h3>\n

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\nParticipants are encouraged to try out the new bikes during Celebrate Cycle week by attending a regularly scheduled Group Cycle or Cycle Express class during the week of Sept. 21 at the HPER Building. During this time, University Recreation will be competing against Texas A&M to log the highest total miles, with participants’ mileage counting toward the total. Free Celebrate Cycle water bottles will be awarded to those who attend.
\nGroup cycle provides the benefits of a calorie-burning workout in a supportive group setting. Set to music and led by a certified instructor, this high-energy, low-impact workout utilizes …<\/p>\n

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White Oak Bayou – Moderate Pace Bike Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

This is a great chance to explore one of the nicer bike friendly paths in Houston. We will take the White Oak Bayou Trail to Antoine – out and back for a total of 17 miles.\u00c2\u00a0 …<\/p>\n

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Bikers ride from Texas to Colorado to raise awareness<\/a><\/h2>\n

Blair Shiff, KUSA\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.9news.com<\/h3>\n

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KUSA – At 75 years young, Peter Waldheim has been battling prostate cancer for almost six years. In September, the father of 5 and grandfather of eight, the former chemical engineer and cycling enthusiast, will take on one of the greatest challenges yet in his cancer battle: a 1,400 mile, 14-day bike ride.
\nPeter is among a brave group of craft brewers and bike enthusiasts who will ride from Austin to Denver in September to raise awareness about prostate health, eliminate the …<\/p>\n

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Head to the Heights for a bicycle rally<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Lindsay Peyton\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.chron.com<\/h3>\n

Oct. 4 event will include a scavenger hunt for both adults and children
\nThe Heights Bicycle Rally and Scavenger Hunt is back for its 10th year, inviting cycling enthusiasts of all abilities to explore the city on two wheels.
\nThe event begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 4 at Marmion Park, 1802 Heights Blvd.
\nThe rally is open to riders of all ages and designed as a casual, self-paced ride, said …<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Come-Ride-With-Us-Meetup-Group\/events\/225570942\/?a=me2_grp&rv=me2&_af=event&_af_eid=225570942<\/p>\n

9\/26 & 9\/27 Rides! Round Mountain! Red Horn!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Thomas\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

We missed last weekend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Oasis Brewery ride, but we can still do the route and have beers and burgers afterward at Lakeside! Join us for a 7:30am departure from Cups & Cones for about a 58 mile ride on some very cool roads. We will stop halfway at the Liberty Hill store for refreshments, then continue back to Lakeside (next door to where we start) for …<\/p>\n

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No Tears on the Southern Tier<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Judy Gamble\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 14: Las Cruces, NM to San Elizario, TX: Texas: Our 4th State.
\nWednesday September 23, 2015, 77 miles (124 km) – Total so far: 885 miles (1,424 km)
\n72 miles to WS Host, 5 miles around town, 601′ climbing
\nAn early rise, quick breakfast, farewells with our WS hosts, Lisa and Elliot, and we were off for a downhill ride from Las Cruces through the sizeable busy city of El Paso, TX and about 22 miles further on to the small town of San Elizario. …<\/p>\n

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New Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico!<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Steven Neish\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

What it looks like on a map
\nMonday September 21, 2015
\nHere’s the route, generally, from a 30,000 foot view. …<\/p>\n

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Volunteer with us at Siclovia<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeTexas.org<\/h3>\n

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\nWe need you! BikeTexas’ KidsKup Adventure Zone will be at San Antonio S\u00c3\u00adclov\u00c3\u00ada on Sunday, Sept 27 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come help kids from all over the city have fun on a bike!
\nWe’ll need volunteers to get waivers signed by parents, get helmets on kids, and get kids on bikes! We’ll bring the helmets, the scoot bikes, and the …<\/p>\n

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Bike program poised for major expansion<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Dug Begley\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.chron.com<\/h3>\n

$4.7 million from agency will allow network to triple size
\nSupporters of Houston’s popular bike-sharing program are planning a major expansion with $4.7 million in new federal money.
\nFunds expected to be allocated by the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Transportation Policy Council on Friday will enable the Houston B-Cycle system to more than triple in size, director Will Rub said. It now has 29 stations and 200 bikes. The goal is to grow to 100 stations with …<\/p>\n

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Tweets About Texas Bicycling<\/h2>\n
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As I get closer to my last race of the year looking back at this season it has been a great 1, no podiums but truly blessed with experiences<\/p>\n

— Jesus (@SrCampy) September 24, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n