{"id":31627,"date":"2015-12-03T23:42:12","date_gmt":"2015-12-04T05:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31627"},"modified":"2015-12-03T23:42:12","modified_gmt":"2015-12-04T05:42:12","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-december-3rd-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/12\/03\/texas-bicycling-news-december-3rd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News December 3rd"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikemojo.com\/speak\/14-austin-voodoo\/98973-big-bend-ranch-state-park-november-2015-ride-report.html\"> Big Bend Ranch State Park &#8211; November 2015 Ride Report<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Seths Pool\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n<p>Alllright,<br \/>\nSo just got back from my girlfriend and i&#8217;s 5 day camping\/mountain biking trip at Big Bend Ranch State park in west Texas and it was AWESOME! We will absolutely be going back there!<br \/>\nIt was about a 9.5 hour drive west- &#8230;<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i196.photobucket.com\/albums\/aa163\/sethbuckner\/DSC_0174_zpsh5qvyb3i.jpg?resize=639%2C425\" alt=\"\" width=\"639\" height=\"425\" \/><br \/>\nWeather &#8211;<br \/>\nPerfect riding weather. It was in the mid sixties all day long, and got down to the high thirties in the coldest part of the night before dawn. It heated up very quickly in the mornings only about an hour or so after the sun came up. One person with a good sleeping bag or &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikemojo.com\/speak\/14-austin-voodoo\/98974-bike-thief-caught.html\">bike thief caught<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by mack_turtle\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n<p>sorry for all the rumors, I just read this on the Facebook Austin Bike Theft Recovery board:<br \/>\n&#8220;Bicycle thief breaking into Zilker neighborhood homes and garages!! APD is looking for victims of these crimes. I spoke with APD early this am and then again just now on Anita Dr. They&#8217;ve recovered the stolen bicycles and are looking for the owners. These are high end bicycles one being a specialized and the other a cannondale I believe. This is a long term criminal that APD has been chasing for two years. Please contact Detective Knutson APD at &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/fitness.blog.austin360.com\/2015\/12\/03\/cyclists-plan-rally-in-support-of-keeping-bike-lanes-on-mesa-drive\/\">Cyclists plan rally in support of keeping bike lanes on Mesa Drive<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cmga360fitness.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/12\/img_2977.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480&#038;fit=640%2C480&#038;resize=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\nWant the bike lanes on Mesa Drive to stay put?<br \/>\nBicyclists are encouraged to attend the Mesa Drive Family Walk and Ride at 10 a.m. Saturday to show their support for the stretch of bike lane on Mesa Drive between Cat Mountain Drive and Far West Boulevard.<br \/>\nAt the request of a group of residents, City of Austin officials have proposed replacing the bike lanes with shoulders for car parking.<br \/>\nNot everyone wants &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/texasbikeracing.com\/breakout-rider-of-the-year\/\">Breakout Rider of the Year<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>texasbikeracing.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/texasbikeracing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/breakout2015_slider_430x270.jpg?resize=430%2C270\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"270\" \/><br \/>\nAnother great Texas cycling season, of mostly highs with a few lows, is coming to a close. How about Chris Carlson\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s clinic for the hipsters on his forty year old steel frame at the Wolfpack Hustle! Sammi Runnels has been cleaning house on the road and dirt. Does Austin still have a black eye from January\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Cross Nats and the Heritage Tree fiasco? Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget the #Elbros \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Kevin Girkins and Colin Strickland\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s impressive ride at Road Elite Nats! Plus, Elevate is going pro for 2016! &#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>FR512 Trail Work &#038; Ride Sesh at RHR<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Sunday, Dec 6, 2015,  11:00 AM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Rocky Hill Ranch<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">578 Farm-to-Market 153 Smithville, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">3 Mountain Bikers 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\/a\/0\/a\/2\/thumb_133661122.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\/0\/2\/e\/thumb_134524142.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">Work and ride sesh Sunday Dec 6th. Meet at the back entrance, (off Arrowhead RD), of Rocky Hill Ranch at 11AM. Weather should be great so check back here for updates. You must have a signed waiver to participate, go here to fill one out online: www.freeride512.com\/Freeride512\/Membership_2016.htmlMore info on Freeride512 may be found here:https:\/\/&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/227190779\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.peopleforbikes.org\/blog\/entry\/new-transportation-bill-is-a-win-for-bikes\">New transportation bill is a win for bikes<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Katy Hartnett, director of government relations\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.peopleforbikes.org<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peopleforbikes.org\/page\/-\/blog\/image_600.png?resize=600%2C458\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"458\" \/><br \/>\nOn December 3, 2015, the U.S. House of Representativs passed the first long-term transportation bill in 10 years. (The official name of the bill is the Fixing America\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Surface Transportation Act, FAST Act.) Next week, after the Senate passes the bill, President Obama will sign it into law.<br \/>\nThe approval of the FAST Act is a victory for bicycling because it grows funding to $835 million annually for the first two years and $850 million annually for the last three years, over the life of the five-year authorization.<br \/>\nMost of this funding lives in the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). During the process of &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brownsvilleherald.com\/premium\/article_46111176-9a36-11e5-8168-0f025b946ac3.html\">Brownsville considers bike-sharing program<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Aisha Baskette\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.brownsvilleherald.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/brownsvilleherald.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/b0\/1b063eb6-9a36-11e5-8759-7bdfc33900cd\/566106ede283f.image.jpg?resize=643%2C482\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"482\" \/><br \/>\nThe City of Brownsville has released an online survey asking its residents a series of questions about their bicycling preferences.<br \/>\nThe purpose of the survey is to gauge citizen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s interest in the establishment of a bike-share program the city is considering. The bike-share pilot program would improve mobility options for those living within the community.<br \/>\nEssentially, bike-share operates as a transportation system. Bikes are checked out from their station, much like a library book, allowing bicyclists to use the bike for &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/steinerranchcycling.com\/125-and-126-rides-round-mountain-attempt-3-red-horn\/\">12\/5 and 12\/6 Rides: Round Mountain (attempt #3)! Red Horn!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Thomas\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n<p>NOTE: THE START TIME HAS CHANGED TO 8:30 AM FOR WEEKEND RIDES!<br \/>\nSaturday will be our 3rd attempt in a row for an excursion to the Liberty Hill store via Round Mountain. The weather looks good (but a bit cold\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 dress warmly!). After the ride we meet up at Lakeside (next to the start) for some discounted &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2>Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Just bought a new single speed cyclocross bike..Oh boy can&#39;t wait til\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vvTPMe8PxV\">https:\/\/t.co\/vvTPMe8PxV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas racing (@TxGoneRiding) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TxGoneRiding\/status\/672626375056973824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 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\">From todays ride&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L1mTJGCo9j\">pic.twitter.com\/L1mTJGCo9j<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/672623426469670912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 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\">****Q6 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ISpyOnMyRide?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ISpyOnMyRide<\/a> \/<br \/>A very good looking guy\/<br \/>I must follow him<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikeschool?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikeschool<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/peopleforbikes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@peopleforbikes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DvMOkFXFNI\">pic.twitter.com\/DvMOkFXFNI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/twittyboyd\/status\/672606284974194689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 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\/tbt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tbt<\/a> to the &#39;84 (?) Tour of Texas! Bert at Lamar brought in a few photos of the race that his wife took. Way cool! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rvvByQItza\">pic.twitter.com\/rvvByQItza<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/672581625692065792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 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\">So we were talking with Doug and Rick at Colonel&#39;s Bicycles today and they suggested that a multi day gravel&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WX7XAsZbOn\">https:\/\/t.co\/WX7XAsZbOn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/672550731166171137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\/672541481505333248<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">70 miles of road grime embedded in a layer of embrocation. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/embro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#embro<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/legs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#legs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/itburns?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#itburns<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ekFSkvwqtY\">https:\/\/t.co\/ekFSkvwqtY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jeff C. (@331miles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/331miles\/status\/672491816177041408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\">Come join us for our 2nd <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ElbowzBikeSafeTxDOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ElbowzBikeSafeTxDOT<\/a> Ride this Saturday. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DYMBxwW2ap\">https:\/\/t.co\/DYMBxwW2ap<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/672478283989164032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\">Hundreds of Cyclists and Runners to Take Over San Antonio Streets for Charity <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tYOU374pWi\">https:\/\/t.co\/tYOU374pWi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gcOUUMXWJX\">pic.twitter.com\/gcOUUMXWJX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; StreetsblogTexas (@StreetsblogTex) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StreetsblogTex\/status\/672442473554305026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\">THANK YOU 2 all who came out 4 Bicycle master plan open house! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GetInvolved?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GetInvolved<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/freedom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#freedom<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/choose?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#choose<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/drivelesslivemore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#drivelesslivemore<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NP3OYB9Bef\">pic.twitter.com\/NP3OYB9Bef<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VeloPaso (@velopaso) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/velopaso\/status\/672404541954895872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\">Love the shot of our favorite cycling couple! And thank you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinFit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@austinfit<\/a> readers for the honor! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8butfxiEVI\">pic.twitter.com\/8butfxiEVI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/672429510478815234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\">Don&#39;t forget to bring your appetite this Sat. @ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HoustonCXChallenge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HoustonCXChallenge<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MoonRoosterHTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MoonRoosterHTX<\/a> will be serving up some of the best tacos in the city!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeBarnTX\/status\/672421986237157376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\">Planning for &quot;visitor experience&quot; at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MissionsofSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MissionsofSA<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorldHeritage?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorldHeritage<\/a> Symposium on Sat. at 9am <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zNLpEsICCl\">https:\/\/t.co\/zNLpEsICCl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JijI1kEnq5\">pic.twitter.com\/JijI1kEnq5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; San Antonio Report (@SAReport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SAReport\/status\/672403796849463296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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 was out cycling 11.03 miles with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Endomondo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Endomondo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/endorphins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#endorphins<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/muoxDK1BUY\">https:\/\/t.co\/muoxDK1BUY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Richard Wezensky (@dickdavid) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dickdavid\/status\/672392538330910720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>New Events 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 Sansom 66 &#8211; Fort Worth, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2WMSHhZyWw\">https:\/\/t.co\/2WMSHhZyWw<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ODoedT4v04\">https:\/\/t.co\/ODoedT4v04<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Is this the toughest endur\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Amm5ZRMC4d\">https:\/\/t.co\/Amm5ZRMC4d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672458197580558337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\">New Event Bayou Greenway Day 2016 &#8211; Houston, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uqDvaNhaDu\">https:\/\/t.co\/uqDvaNhaDu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>T.C. Jester Park<br \/>Along White Oak Bayou G\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/STzDLb5b1h\">https:\/\/t.co\/STzDLb5b1h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672461930590814212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\">New Event Tour De Lites 2015 &#8211; Pearland, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NGD3TFYgrJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/NGD3TFYgrJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Keep Pearland Beautiful will be sponsoring i\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AUQx5MMTGd\">https:\/\/t.co\/AUQx5MMTGd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672565661722374144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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\">New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride &#8211; El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club<br \/>Leave PROMPTLY at 3:15 p.m. from River Run P\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8VMphz0eGa\">https:\/\/t.co\/8VMphz0eGa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672618843911659520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 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\">New Event Thursday Morning Cruise &#8211; Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club<br \/>Meet at 8:45 am at Starbucks at the Outlet \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XP3ZdU4OCB\">https:\/\/t.co\/XP3ZdU4OCB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672618846856085504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 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\">New Event Saturday Afternoon Climbing (two options) &#8211; El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club<br \/>Meet at 1 p.m. at River Run\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YLgw1jacXt\">https:\/\/t.co\/YLgw1jacXt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672618849427169280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 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\">New Event Pedal for a Purpose &#8211; Waller, TX Pedal for a Purpose at Waller, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DJtmSSDxtV\">https:\/\/t.co\/DJtmSSDxtV<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rTqiDgNOfx\">https:\/\/t.co\/rTqiDgNOfx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672633881380700161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Texas Bicycling Event Reminders<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2 Day Alert: NWCC Saturday morning rides &#8211; Hockley, TX, Dec 05, 2015 07:30AM &#8211; Zube Park, Hockley, TX 77447, United States(CST) http:\/\/z<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672409613367660544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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: Leon Springs &#8211; San Antonio, TX, Dec 05, 2015 08:30AM &#8211; 24175 IH 10 West Ih 10, San Antonio, TX, 78257, United States(CST) h<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672423685152706560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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: Mission to Mission Charity Bike &#8211; San Antonio, TX, Dec 05, 2015 08:30AM &#8211; Mission Park Pavilions aka Mission County Park #1<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672423689632284672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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: Flagpole Ride &#8211; College Station, TX, Dec 05, 2015 08:45AM &#8211; Military Walk, College Station, TX, 77845, United States(CST) h<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672427375813140480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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: Houston Cyclocross Challenge (Texas Age-Based State Championships) &#8211; Houston, TX, Dec 05, 2015 09:00AM &#8211; 541 S 75th St, Hou<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672430776332525568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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: Saturday Beginner Ride &#8211; Spring, TX, Dec 05, 2015 09:00AM &#8211; Meyer Park (Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379)(CST) http:\/\/zpr.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672430780711370753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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: Iceman&#39;s Challenge &#8211; The Road to Hell &#8211; China Spring, TX, Dec 05, 2015 09:00AM &#8211; Talbert Ranch, 3686 Talbert Ranch Road, Ch<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672430784972791808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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: Go for an easy beginner ride &#8211; Houston, TX, Dec 05, 2015 09:00AM &#8211; Performance Bicycle (7549 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, US<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/672430789141921792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 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: The Holidaze Marathon at Camp Eagle &#8211; 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