{"id":31736,"date":"2015-12-16T23:59:34","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T05:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31736"},"modified":"2015-12-16T23:59:34","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T05:59:34","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-december-16th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/12\/16\/texas-bicycling-news-december-16th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News December 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Biking for Birds with Dorian Anderson, Modern-Day Adventurer<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\nThursday, December 17 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM in CST
\nCirrus Logic 800 W 6th St Austin, 78701
\nDorian Anderson will be speaking about his year-long cross-country Biking for Birds project in 2014. Biking for Birds was his twist on the traditional North American Big Year, an informal birding competition to observe the largest number of species in a single year. In his case, he traveled only by bike, foot, and kayak, unaided by petroleum. His take on the Big Year added an unprecedented level of adventure to the endeavor and …<\/p>\n

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BP MS 150 New Rider Orientation<\/a><\/h2>\n

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IMPROV Comedy Club
\nThe New Rider Orientation, brought you by Memorial Hermann Official Healthcare Partner of the BP MS 150, is recommended for all first time riders that are participating in the BP MS 150. Come learn more about how to train for the ride, what to eat before and during the ride and what to expect during event weekend. Space is limited, so please RSVP if you would like to attend.
\nDate: Monday, January 11, 2016
\nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
\nAddress:IMPROV Comedy Club
\n7620 Katy Freeway #455
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West Bellfort ReBuild Comments<\/a><\/h2>\n

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BikeHouston Submitted the below comments to PWE Planning on the West Bellfort Street ReBuild project.
\nDear PWE Planning,
\nAs always we appreciate the chance to provide feedback on our street design. Thank-you for all of efforts to engage the public on ReBuild projects. We also appreciate your efforts to include and design for people on bicycles. Making Houston more bike friendly will get more people riding, addressing traffic and health concerns as well as improving Houston\u2019s economy and economic mobility, more details on this here.
\nAs you know, BikeHouston is the non-profit organization that represents everyone who …<\/p>\n

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August 1: Hollywood Park Bicycle Club ride and Star Party.<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Exclusive: Gabby Durrin Talks Retirement, Battling Depression and New Chapters<\/a><\/h2>\n

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AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 With this morning\u2019s announcement that Gabby Durrin was retiring from professional racing after 13 seasons, Cyclocross Magazine\u2019s Daniel Curtin sat down with her to talk about about her announcement, the state of the sport and what her future holds. On a cool, but bright day they met at a coffee shop in Austin, Texas, to discuss her decision.
\nCyclocross Magazine: This is a big day for you. You have a very personal, intimate statement on your team\u2019s website that shares quite a bit of detail on your decision. One thing that some may wonder is how long have you …
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