{"id":32213,"date":"2016-02-12T22:03:23","date_gmt":"2016-02-13T04:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=32213"},"modified":"2016-02-12T22:03:23","modified_gmt":"2016-02-13T04:03:23","slug":"texas-bicycle-news-digest-february-12th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/02\/12\/texas-bicycle-news-digest-february-12th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycle News Digest February 12th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleymorningstar.com\/news\/local_news\/article_8c9be082-d143-11e5-a337-73bcfba0e7d2.html\">Teaming up<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By RICK KELLEY www.valleymorningstar.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\/valleymorningstar.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/5d\/55dc77ea-d144-11e5-bb02-2b8d969c0a64\/56bd64e94e085.image.jpg?resize=641%2C481\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"481\" \/><br \/>\nHARLINGEN \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Harlingen-San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization has been given the go-ahead to hire a consultant to deliver a biking and pedestrian master plan for the region.<br \/>\nJ. Joel Garza Jr., the organization\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s director, told board members Wednesday the staff had narrowed the search to three finalists.<br \/>\nHalff Associates, the engineering and architectural firm based in Richardson, topped the list, Garza said.<br \/>\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hopefully we can get a contract with them within the &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBsAjCrDqNl\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBsAjCrDqNl\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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Red Horn!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Thomas steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n<p>Last week we had fun with hills. This week lets go longer and flatter on a slightly different route to Liberty Hill and back via Round Mountain (https:\/\/www.strava.com\/routes\/4120994). It is about 67 miles and I eliminated a few hundred feet by skipping Kauffman, but it is still around 2800 ft. The weather is looking really good! Stick around after the ride for some discounted burgers and beer from Lakeside Pizza &amp; Grill.<br \/>\nSunday is our usual Coffee Shop ride to Red Horn. It is 50 miles and is at a more &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10153905958814061\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/news\/local\/denton-county\/bike-czar-among-dentons-steps-to-accomodate-more-cyclists\/41693591\">&#8216;Bike czar&#8217; among Denton&#8217;s steps to accomodate more cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Philip Townsend, WFAA www.wfaa.com<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/interactive.tegna-media.com\/video\/embed\/embed.html?dfpposition=Video_prestream_external&amp;id=1827359&amp;title=Denton%20has%20plans%20to%20become%20bike-friendly%20town&amp;site=287&amp;station=tx-dallas-WFAA-B3341&amp;api=prod&amp;playerid=6918249996581&amp;dfpid=32805352\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>DENTON &#8212; Danny Hubbard can hardly wait to surprise his wife.<br \/>\n&#8220;She&#8217;s my heart and soul,&#8221; said Hubbard.<br \/>\nAll strapped into the back of his truck in Denton is a shiny, new bicycle for her birthday.<br \/>\n&#8220;How sweet is it to have a bike for your birthday?&#8221; Hubbard said.<br \/>\nHe may not know it yet, but Danny&#8217;s gift is a &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allseasonsfredericksburg.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/texas-hell-week-bicycle-tour-2016.html\">Texas Hell Week Bicycle Tour 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.allseasonsfredericksburg.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allseasonsfredericksburg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hell-week-294x300.jpg?resize=294%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\nWhen a trainee starts the Navy SEALS program, there is much anticipation for the dreaded hell week, which happens in the 3rd week of First Phase. It is the toughest physical and mental challenge in their training and really sets apart those who have the guts, grit, and determination to make it to the end. It is a defining event for a trainee and is one that if they make it, will create memories that last a lifetime. The Texas Hell Week Bicycle Tour is similar in the fact that it is an ultimate challenge for any athlete. It is coming up March 12-19, 2016 in Fredericksburg, TX and if you are cyclist interested in the ride of a lifetime, keep &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/dirtragmag.com\/essay-trucks-and-bikes-dreams-of-the-off-road\/\">Essay: Trucks and bikes \u00e2\u20ac\u201c dreams of the off-road<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Katherine Fuller dirtragmag.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dirtragmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Tacoma-Yeti-1-630x473.jpg?resize=630%2C473\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\" \/><br \/>\nI finally got myself a truck.<br \/>\nI didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t really \u00e2\u20ac\u0153need\u00e2\u20ac\u009d a truck, nor does its lightweight rear end make it the most practical vehicle in snowy Colorado (doth protest my loved ones), but hauling things like fatbikes and riding gear and sometimes camping stuff and often the dog in a cramped, low-riding hatchback had proved time and again to be a hassle. I can just toss my fat bike in the truck bed without removing a wheel or needing to dry it off after a snowy ride. Holy cow; you have no idea how exciting that is.<br \/>\nBesides, I hail from south Texas. Despite my white-collar suburban upbringing (my mom has owned &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.austinautismsociety.org\/welcome-to-our-new-bike-ride-fun-run-event-director\/\">Welcome to our new Bike Ride &amp; Fun Run Event Director!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.austinautismsociety.org<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinautismsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Eargle_Photo-2016.jpeg?resize=255%2C398\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"398\" \/><br \/>\nWe are excited to announce we have hired an Event Director for the Texas Autism Bike Ride &amp; Fun Run, Emily Eargle! We are thrilled to have her on board with us this Spring and look forward to having her expertise, time, and energy.<br \/>\nHere\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a little bit about Emily Eargle, MSSW:<br \/>\nOriginally from Fort Worth, Texas, Emily received her bachelor\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s degree in Sociology from Clemson University in 2007 and her Master\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin in 2009. Currently an independent consultant supporting non-profit programs, Emily was most recently the Director of Cancer Navigation Services at the LIVESTRONG Foundation. In this role she was responsible for &#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\">Check out my 8.2 mile MTB RIDE on Strava: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IjwCnqurU0\">https:\/\/t.co\/IjwCnqurU0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iamspecialized?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#iamspecialized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Stumpjumper?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Stumpjumper<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWantMyMTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWantMyMTB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Strava?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Strava<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/698314296283910144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2016<\/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=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">No USA Pro Challenge in 2016 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ItRJQKOnbu\">https:\/\/t.co\/ItRJQKOnbu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBC Sports Cycling (@NBCSNCycling) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSNCycling\/status\/698272586065539072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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\">Bike practice tomorrow at 8:00 AM followed by beer practice at Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co.<\/p>\n<p>~3hrs of&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vtrhQqjOZD\">https:\/\/t.co\/vtrhQqjOZD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bat City Cycling (@batcity) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/batcity\/status\/698258255844347906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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\">Keep Calm and Ride a Candace O&#39;Leary Bagel Ride!!!-) What a great way to start the weekend with Puro o7&#39;o&#8230;EP&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YRygI7GeJt\">https:\/\/t.co\/YRygI7GeJt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EPCyclists\/status\/698253931764387842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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\">3-DAY WEEKEND RIDES Sat, 8:15a Bagel Ride. Sun, 8:15a Mellow Johnny&#39;s. Mon, 8:15a Thunderbird Cafe, Koenig &amp; Woodrow <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dU8xPYviY2\">https:\/\/t.co\/dU8xPYviY2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VioletCrownATX\/status\/698228277824110594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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\">Hugo Scala TT start at Valley of the Sun <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5KPI0Ebd4t\">pic.twitter.com\/5KPI0Ebd4t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JesuitCycling\/status\/698221960938000386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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\">Draft <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBikePlan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonBikePlan<\/a> is out soon.  In the meantime, why not join in our East End Art Ride <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Tn5iNeyIZo\">https:\/\/t.co\/Tn5iNeyIZo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bZXxP6O7ku\">https:\/\/t.co\/bZXxP6O7ku<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/698194778207363073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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\">Good luck to everyone and all my friends from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichBikeMart?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RichBikeMart<\/a> racing Valley of the Sun this weekend, sad can&#39;t be there again this year<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jesus (@SrCampy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SrCampy\/status\/698184313909542912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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\">We had a great ride last weekend at the 50 mile! Thank you to all our wonderful alumni who helped support! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yczCv0sL70\">pic.twitter.com\/yczCv0sL70<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/698178741202219010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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\/698133421172920320<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/GWCChuck\/status\/698011393421877248<\/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 Wednesday Night DT ride to eat!! &#8211; Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:<br \/>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z2ZB68kf9l\">https:\/\/t.co\/z2ZB68kf9l<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698205550845239296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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 Southern Walnut Creek Trail &#8211; Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP se\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7EgAuJgWqQ\">https:\/\/t.co\/7EgAuJgWqQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698326791933599745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2016<\/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 Ride over the Kemah Bridge &#8211; Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:<br \/>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ubjkqoIJuu\">https:\/\/t.co\/ubjkqoIJuu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698335268265463808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2016<\/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 MTB Ride &#8211; Odessa, TX Mountain Bike Ride starting around 2:00 PM. Come ride the trails that suit your ab\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AIR4GJSX34\">https:\/\/t.co\/AIR4GJSX34<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698347498688086016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2016<\/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 Odessa to Goldsmith Ride &#8211; Odessa, TX A medium paced ride leaving around 8:00 &#8211; ride to Goldsmith and Ba\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ncyIK8puUF\">https:\/\/t.co\/ncyIK8puUF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698347500353282048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2016<\/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 Evening City Ride &#8211; Midland, TX Easy Going Social Ride. Ride for 5-6 miles through downtown Midland, sto\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2za6D9CFc6\">https:\/\/t.co\/2za6D9CFc6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698347501691277312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2016<\/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: Woman Hollering Creek Ride &#8211; Converse, TX, Feb 14, 2016 09:00AM &#8211; Judson Middle School, 9695 Schaeffer Rd, Converse, TX 781<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698162352391385088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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: South Salado Creek Greenway Ride &#8211; San Antonio, TX, Feb 14, 2016 09:00AM &#8211; 4600 Pecan Valley Dr, San Antonio, TX 78223(CST)<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698162356770205696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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: Tri-County Hill Hopper &#8211; Warrenton, TX, Feb 14, 2016 09:00AM &#8211; FM 954 &amp; Texas 237 Warrenton, TX(CST) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yPGppOtD4g\">https:\/\/t.co\/yPGppOtD4g<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698162361157423104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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: Upper Valley Tour Groups B &amp; C &#8211; El Paso, TX, Feb 14, 2016 10:00AM &#8211; Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center a<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698178270160936960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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: Owens Ride &#8211; Beginner\/Intermediate &#8211; Tyler, TX, Feb 14, 2016 02:30PM &#8211; Owens Elementary School, 11780 County Road 168, Tyle<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698244007017762816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2016<\/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: Ride over the Kemah Bridge &#8211; Houston, TX, Feb 14, 2016 07:30AM &#8211; Bay Area Park &#8211; 7500 Bay Area Blvd. &#8211; Houston, TX(CST) htt<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698335716569432064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2016<\/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: MTB Ride &#8211; Odessa, TX, Feb 14, 2016 02:00PM &#8211; Odessa MTB Park, Billy Hext exit from Hwy 191(CST) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rCDZISQOSn\">https:\/\/t.co\/rCDZISQOSn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/698343046971289600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2016<\/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>Teaming up By RICK KELLEY www.valleymorningstar.com HARLINGEN \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Harlingen-San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization has been given the go-ahead to hire a consultant to deliver a biking and pedestrian master plan for the region. 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