{"id":31148,"date":"2015-10-08T01:00:32","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31148"},"modified":"2015-10-08T01:00:32","modified_gmt":"2015-10-08T06:00:32","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-october-7th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/10\/08\/texas-bicycling-news-october-7th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News October 7th"},"content":{"rendered":"

CITY OF EL PASO HITS THE STREETS, SEEKING COMMUNITY FEEDBACK FOR COMPREHENSIVE, CITYWIDE BIKE PLAN<\/a><\/h2>\n

myemail.constantcontact.com<\/h3>\n

The City of El Paso will kick-off the creation of its comprehensive bike plan at the Chalk the Block Public Arts Festival in Downtown El Paso on\u00c2\u00a0 Saturday, October 10, 2015.
\nProject staff will host an information booth at the corner of Franklin Avenue and El Paso Street from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the free festival. They will also set up a\u00c2\u00a0 mock bike facility which has never been used before in El Paso. They’ll …<\/p>\n

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Week Four 2015 Preview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcCross FTW, Quest CX and HTXCX No. 2<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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\nWeek four brings you three \u00e2\u20ac\u201c three race locations across the great state. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re adventurous, you can hit two.
\nHow about a day in FTW and one in ATX? Or HOU, then FTW? Or HOU, then ATX?
\nWhatever you do, if it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not racing somewhere, you likely don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have #TXCX fever this year.
\nSome observations on the year so far \u00e2\u20ac\u201c …<\/p>\n

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Day 24: Morning rain: Erick, OK to Lake McClellan campground.<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Don Millikin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Route 66 at 66\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Monday October 5, 2015, 65 miles (105 km) – Total so far: 1,220 miles (1,963 km)
\nWoke up to a fairly heavy rain. After a quick breakfast of oatmeal, coffee, and a sweet roll I was on the road by 7:40am. The was only moderate by then. Within the hour I had pedaled through Texola and reached the Texas border.
\nAn hour and a half later I had reached Shamrock and the rain was down to a sprinkle, but it was still completely overcast and would remain so throughout the day. In Shamrock is the classic Art Deco Tower Conoco Station and U Drop Inn Cafe. This station and cafe was built in 1936, and pumped gas until 1992, and the cafe was operated until 1996. In 1997 it was purchased by the …<\/p>\n

Day 25: Great climb, then into the wind: Lake McClellan campround to Amarillo KOA
\nTuesday October 6, 2015, 56 miles (91 km) – Total so far: 1,276 miles (2,054 km)
\nGot sort of a late start, 8:50am, then had a great 3 mile climb up away from the campground. Had to stop a few times on the climb, not because it was too difficult, but because looking back into the canyon in the early morning light was such a striking vista that I kept stopping for pictures.
\nAfter climbing up out of the canyon it was back on the …<\/p>\n

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Day 28: Austin Layover Day: Hanging around Austin on my birthday!<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Judy Gamble\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0No Tears on the Southern Tier\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Wednesday October 7, 2015, 10 miles (16 km) – Total so far: 1,630 miles (2,623 km)
\n10 Miles around town.
\nSince we are staying in a lovely home in downtown Austin our day today was spent touring around the city as well as some personal maintenance etc.
\nA haircut was number 1 priority for Todd today. We managed to find a barber shop not far from here and he’s back to his normal clean shaven head. …<\/p>\n

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Look Out Texans: Meet our Dallas BIKESTARS!<\/a><\/h2>\n

bikeabledallas.com<\/h3>\n

As a follow-up to our previous post this summer about the safety and education campaign underway by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, we are pleased to bring you a few of the Dallas BIKESTARS representing our community. …
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Bridge out between Krieg Fields and Roy Guerrero River park<\/a><\/h2>\n

bicycleaustin.info<\/h3>\n

Just wanted to post that the pedestrian\/bike bridge between Krieg Fields and Roy Guerrero River park is fairly out. The city has put fences around it, but people (me included) are going around them. (coordinates: 30.247276, -97.709082)
\nThere are 3 fairly large (~1 ft) gaps between the slabs, and a large downward buckling on the widest span. There’s a ton of skid marks where people approached at too high a speed and I imagine wrecked their …<\/p>\n

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Love to Ride – Houston Bike Challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Let’s get more people riding in Houston!
\nRiding a bike is awesome – it’s good for your body, your mind, your wallet, and your community.
\nWe want to bring together the Houston community and encourage each other to ride and enjoy all those benefits. By encouraging a friend or two to rediscover riding, you can win some great prizes!
\nThat’s what Love to Ride is all about – spreading the joy of bicycling. Join Love to Ride Houston today! …<\/p>\n

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Corsicana Police host Texas Night Out<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Michael Kormos\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.corsicanadailysun.com<\/h3>\n

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\nResidents of all ages turned out Tuesday evening to Jester Park as the Corsicana Police Department hosted its annual Texas Night Out event. The program is part of the National Night Out effort to raise awareness and acquaint the public with first responders.
\n… \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We are giving away bicycle helmets as part of the Texas Medical Association\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hard Hats for Little Heads program,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Anna Paul Navarro Regional Director of Marketing and Public Relations . \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Dr. Kingman and Dr. Drees were our physician champions who helped get the program started. Each helmet is …<\/p>\n

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