{"id":31696,"date":"2015-12-11T00:52:25","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T06:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31696"},"modified":"2015-12-11T00:52:25","modified_gmt":"2015-12-11T06:52:25","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-december-10th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/12\/11\/texas-bicycling-news-december-10th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News December 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/cyclingspacecity.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/houston-bike-fest-cancelled-due-to-rain.html\">Houston Bike Fest Cancelled Due to Rain<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Cycling Space City\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0cyclingspacecity.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sICiD0HcCro\/Vmm4uflSkZI\/AAAAAAAAAng\/7Ue8rFtbw4Y\/s320\/12298807_227023194295949_571817763_n.jpg?resize=320%2C320\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><br \/>\nThis is the second cancellation due to rain.\u00a0 They are now working on a date in the Spring. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikemojo.com\/speak\/14-austin-voodoo\/98980-flat-creek-open-ride-saturday-jan-9-a.html\">Flat Creek Open Ride &#8211; Sat, Jan 9<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by TAF\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n<p>Gate opens at 10:00 a.m. Park at the entrance corral area. Post ride grilling, as usual.<br \/>\n$10 land use fee per rider &#8211; goes toward material for the new pavilion.<br \/>\nCome get your laps in!<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ntxe-news.com\/artman\/publish\/article_98685.shtml\">New bikes for Ector kids<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Louise Gandert\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0www.ntxe-news.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ntxe-news.com\/artman\/uploads\/1a1aboys-bike.jpg?resize=494%2C383\" alt=\"\" width=\"494\" height=\"383\" \/><br \/>\nEctor &#8212; It was an exciting time at the Ector Santa Breakfast on December 5.\u00a0 Over 200 residents of our small town came bringing their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews dressed in their Christmas best to have their picture taken with Santa.\u00a0 In addition to the pictures there was a tasty pancake breakfast which is the best way to start a cold and bright Saturday.\u00a0 Once the pictures and dining were done, it was time to draw the lucky winners of this &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/forums.mtbr.com\/texas\/texas-chainring-massacre-1-23-a-997300.html\">Texas Chainring Massacre 1\/23<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Spinistry\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0forums.mtbr.com<\/h3>\n<p>USA Cycling Permit # 2016-294<br \/>\nTHE FASTEST 100 MILES ON GRAVEL! No license required.<br \/>\nThe Texas Chainring Massacre is a full on gravel grinder featuring a unique combination of dirt roads and desolate country roads that promises to be both scenic and challenging. Riders will be able to enjoy a fantastic route that starts and ends in the &#8220;civilized&#8221; part of the D\/FW Metroplex near Valley View, TX while meandering through some scenic rural areas.<br \/>\nThis marked course ride will provide neutral aid\/support station at the 50 mile mark but no outside support is allowed except at the aid station. Plan to bring enough food and supplies to be self supported in case of break down since it &#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:254px\">\n<div style=\"max-height:214px;overflow:hidden\">\n<h3>Wednesday Afternoon Ride<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015,  3:15 PM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">River Run Plaza<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">5 Cyclists 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\/3\/f\/d\/thumb_252401981.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\/4\/f\/a\/d\/thumb_247820397.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">Leave PROMPTLY at 3:15 p.m. from River Run Plaza. Ride to Gadsden HS and back. 24 miles. Leaderless ride &#8212; goal is to get in a reasonably fast ride\u00c2\u00a0 before the sun sets!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/ElPasoBicycleClub\/events\/227082648\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/article49086935.html\">Fort Worth becoming bike-friendly, but North Texas cyclists say it\u2019s a long road<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Brandon Wade Star-Telegram\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0www.star-telegram.com<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/emrtu0\/picture49086870\/ALTERNATES\/FREE_960\/Bike%20friendly%20city%202%2010\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"425\" \/><br \/>\nCyclists encouraged by more motorists sharing streets<br \/>\nSome areas still dangerous, especially suburbs<br \/>\nFort Worth pushing forward with expansion of bike lanes<br \/>\nFORT WORTH<br \/>\nJoel Rumfelt rescued his dog, Fiona, from an abusive situation. But these days, when Rumfelt rides his bike, it\u2019s the little Chihuahua who seems to protect him.<br \/>\nRumfelt, who commutes daily by bicycle 18 miles from his Hurst home to his job at a bike shop in southwest Fort Worth, dealt for years with offensive gestures and angry shouts from motorists who didn\u2019t want to share the road with him. But this year, when he &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/fitness.blog.austin360.com\/2015\/12\/10\/rally-to-highlight-dangers-of-cycling-walking-east-riverside-drive\/\">Rally to highlight dangers of cycling, walking East Riverside Drive<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Pam LeBlanc\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \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\/rbz-riverside-traffic-12.jpg?w=1280&#038;h=810&#038;fit=1280%2C810&#038;resize=640%2C405\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"405\" \/><br \/>\nBicyclists who have pedaled along East Riverside Drive know the experience can leave you quaking in your bike shoes.<br \/>\nBut it\u2019s an important east-west transportation route for many folks, and that\u2019s why Bike Austin wants to draw attention to the need for protected bike lanes and pedestrian safety improvements there.<br \/>\nTo do that, they\u2019ve organized the &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/steinerranchcycling.com\/1212-1213-rides-scenic-to-mellow-johnnys-red-horn\/\">12\/12 &amp; 12\/13 Rides: Scenic to Mellow Johnny\u2019s! Red Horn!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Thomas\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n<p>Right now the forecast for Saturday is 90% chance of rain with 14 mph winds. Sounds like fun! If the conditions are good enough in the morning we will head downtown to Mellow Johnny\u2019s via Mt. Bonnell and Scenic drive. Stick around after the ride for some &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikemojo.com\/speak\/7-raspa\/98984-flat-creek-open-ride-sat-january-9th-not-flat-rock.html\">Flat Creek Open Ride &#8211; Sat. January 9th (NOT Flat Rock!)<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by June Bug\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n<p>Flat Creek Open Ride &#8211; Sat, Jan 9<br \/>\nAustinbike.com has a good description of the trails here and some directions.<br \/>\naustinbike.com\/west-of-austin\/86-flat-creek-ranch<br \/>\nGate opens at 10:00 a.m. Park at the entrance corral area. Post ride grilling, as usual.<br \/>\n$10 land use fee per rider &#8211; goes toward material for the new pavilion.<br \/>\nAn update that there is an effort to open Flat Creek for a monthly public ride. That &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2>Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/pitvins\/status\/675172745076981763<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We sincerely apologize for the delay but please stand by for the new date for this event. Preregistered racers&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QPYjiiADHF\">https:\/\/t.co\/QPYjiiADHF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EPCyclists\/status\/675160035996119043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 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\/danielcurtin\/status\/675151749796257792<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Have YOU pre-registered for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/txcxsynd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@txcxsynd<\/a>&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ResolutionCX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ResolutionCX<\/a> race this weekend? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rcL36p8fmy\">https:\/\/t.co\/rcL36p8fmy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b3NThhuMvv\">pic.twitter.com\/b3NThhuMvv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichBikeMart\/status\/675111394812014593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 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\/675052902961008640<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanks again, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lavelolita?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@lavelolita<\/a> for the cute cap :3 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g7cRFqBIQf\">pic.twitter.com\/g7cRFqBIQf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fudgelump\/status\/675032382546800640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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\">Seein my teammy on this morning&#39;s ride. Nice. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FzW4riabRZ\">pic.twitter.com\/FzW4riabRZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fudgelump\/status\/675032091369820161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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 report for Flintridge: Dry\/Packed, trail is Dry on both sides of Spring Creek. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SX8J1hRM6x\">https:\/\/t.co\/SX8J1hRM6x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; GHORBA (@ghorba_org) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ghorba_org\/status\/675020030199750656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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 report for Stephen F Austin State Park: Muddy in spots, trail is Upper trails open. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g48AbH9FKb\">https:\/\/t.co\/g48AbH9FKb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; GHORBA (@ghorba_org) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ghorba_org\/status\/675016647690739713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ShareTheRoadHutto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ShareTheRoadHutto<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeHutto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeHutto<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sharetheroad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sharetheroad<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hutto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hutto<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/huttotx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#huttotx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikesafety?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikesafety<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/R8QnBQCoVt\">pic.twitter.com\/R8QnBQCoVt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHutto\/status\/675010946352308225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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\">Bummed Houston Bike Festival is cancelled <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HTXBikeFest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HTXBikeFest<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LYqhSBvIuB\">https:\/\/t.co\/LYqhSBvIuB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mad Biker (@cyclingspacecit) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cyclingspacecit\/status\/675009198124437504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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\">Hey Frisco-ites, your city needs your help to plan future bike\/ped paths: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/65Eu56lvcL\">https:\/\/t.co\/65Eu56lvcL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4ZdiYOjFcR\">pic.twitter.com\/4ZdiYOjFcR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichBikeMart\/status\/675004198782504960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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\">It is Great Day to ride your bike! Check the air in your tires to help prevent flats and to make your ride smoother.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tsunami Cycles (@tsunamicycles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tsunamicycles\/status\/674925480131231745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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\">This afternoon <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3fuiNVHsp9\">pic.twitter.com\/3fuiNVHsp9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; the Radavist (@TheRadavist) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheRadavist\/status\/674864551003750400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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\">Take up your \u00e2\u20ac\u02dccross and follow\u00c2\u00a0me <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H1tXdR447O\">https:\/\/t.co\/H1tXdR447O<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iDPDStFJn0\">pic.twitter.com\/iDPDStFJn0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Allen Kuo (@kuotient) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kuotient\/status\/674837249331093505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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 Taco Tuesday &#8211; Richardson Night Riders &#8211; Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and to \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/65pRskWU8g\">https:\/\/t.co\/65pRskWU8g<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/675187460817686528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 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 Freeride512 Build &amp; Ride Sesh at RockyHill Ranch &#8211; Smithville, TX If you want it come and build it! Trai\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Mz892hZwSC\">https:\/\/t.co\/Mz892hZwSC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/675187463715954688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 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 Intermediate and Advanced Beginner ride (2 groups) &#8211; Austin, TX Helmet and working bike required, spare \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r6rzfx9GNs\">https:\/\/t.co\/r6rzfx9GNs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/675187465569869826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 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 Country Ride Through Forney and Heath then lunch at Rockwall Harbor Gloria&#39;s &#8211; Forney, TX For full detai\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6KxVWpyjDd\">https:\/\/t.co\/6KxVWpyjDd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/675187468426178560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 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 Texas Chainring Massacre &#8211;  Valley View, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gnrU9vnPsK\">https:\/\/t.co\/gnrU9vnPsK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Open 100+ mile (Prize drawing by o\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xvUckERwSl\">https:\/\/t.co\/xvUckERwSl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/675191204087275524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 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 12, 2015 07:30AM &#8211; Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd, Hockle<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/674947038467989504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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: Holiday Ramble Gravel Grinder &#8211; Gainesville, TX, Dec 12, 2015 08:30AM &#8211; 7475 US Highway 82, Gainesville, TX 76240, USA(CST)<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/674962852118192128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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 12, 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\/674966703441379328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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: DORBA Beginner Clinic &#8211; Arlington, TX, Dec 12, 2015 09:30AM &#8211; River Legacy Park &#8211; 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd &#8211; Arlington, TX<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/674977698259804162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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 Afternoon Climbing (two options) &#8211; El Paso, TX, Dec 12, 2015 02:00PM &#8211; River Run Plaza (1071 Country Club Rd, El P<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/675043976378982404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 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: Tour De Lites 2015 &#8211; Pearland, TX, Dec 12, 2015 07:00PM &#8211; (CST) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NU0NRMN9KL\">https:\/\/t.co\/NU0NRMN9KL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/675120514369789952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houston Bike Fest Cancelled Due to Rain Cycling Space City\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0cyclingspacecity.blogspot.com This is the second cancellation due to rain.\u00a0 They are now working on a date in the Spring. &#8230; Flat Creek Open Ride &#8211; Sat, Jan 9 by <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/12\/11\/texas-bicycling-news-december-10th\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[5248],"class_list":["post-31696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news","tag-texas-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-8fe","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31696"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31696\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}