{"id":32398,"date":"2016-03-02T23:32:57","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T05:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=32398"},"modified":"2016-03-02T23:32:57","modified_gmt":"2016-03-03T05:32:57","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-march-2nd-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/03\/02\/texas-bicycling-news-march-2nd-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News March 2nd 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.bikemag.com<\/h3>\n

A little festival at Big Bend
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\nThe 6th Chihuahuan Desert Bike Festival took place over President\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Day weekend, with over 400 riders converging on a rugged swath of trails on West Texas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Mexican border. Rides took place in Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Park and Lajitas Resort. The …<\/p>\n

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Hiking and biking trails at Franklin State Park<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Erika Bryan kfoxtv.com<\/h3>\n

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\nIf you ever want to check out a collection of license plates from all over the country, go to Tom Mays Unit at Franklin State Park.
\nThis vast wilderness park is the largest urban park in the nation. It covers 37 square miles that contain more than a hundred miles of hiking and biking trails.
\nThe trails are …<\/p>\n

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Boy, 4, fatally struck by SUV while riding bicycle in SW Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n

abc13.com<\/h3>\n

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\nHOUSTON (KTRK) — A little boy is dead, fatally struck by a car while riding his bicycle at a southwest Houston apartment complex.
\nThe accident happened at the Winding Trails apartment on Wilcrest and South Street, between 5:30 and 6:00pm Tuesday.
\nPolice say a …<\/p>\n

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Pasadena police arrest hit-and-run suspect<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.khou.com<\/h3>\n

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\nPASADENA, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Pasadena police have arrested a suspect accused of running over a boy on a bicycle Monday and leaving the scene.
\nEzekiel Hernandez was riding his bike near his home on Harris Avenue when he was hit by a truck. Witnesses say …<\/p>\n

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2016 Collegiate Road Season Recap #4<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.usacycling.org<\/h3>\n

SCCCC: Tulane Green Wave Classic – Bill Ash
\nThe Tulane Green Wave classic omnium marked the beginning of the SCCCC conference with beautiful weather and lots of eager bike racers excited to test early season form. With only four conference races this year, riders from all over made the long trip to Louisiana to claim points towards the coveted green conference leaders jersey. Riders from Midwestern State University, University North Texas, University of Texas Dallas, Tulane, University of Arkansas, University of Houston, Louisiana State University, Centenary College of Louisiana and Rice University were all in attendance with riders from MSU making up the majority of the fields.
\nThe weekend kicked off with a …<\/p>\n

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Bicyclist killed in Crosby, family seeks assistance<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Melanie Feuk www.yourhoustonnews.com<\/h3>\n

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\nRichard Carl Johnson was almost to work in the dark morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 24.
\nThe 24-year-old had several reasons to look forward to work lately as his life had recently taken several turns for the better.
\nHis job provided a good income and he was well on his way to saving up for a car. He had just bought a new house with separate bedrooms for him and his baby girl who served as his primary motivation for pursuing all of these life changes. He had just won a …<\/p>\n

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2016 Texas Team Preview : Team Shred Monster<\/a><\/h2>\n

texasbikeracing.com<\/h3>\n

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\nTeam Shred Monster
\nRoster:
\nMike Morgovnik
\nZach Boliani
\nRoman Pisano
\nGreg Simpson
\nDavid Ross
\nAlex Paramiter
\nMichael Rayna
\nJim Day
\nMaximiliano Hall …<\/p>\n

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Pace Bend Road Race Results \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Feb 28 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n

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\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 2 \u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4 \u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 5
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Juniors 9-14 Cat 4\/5 \u00c2\u00bb Men Juniors 9-18 Cat 4\/5
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 35+ Cat 4\/5 \u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 50+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 60+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Pro\/Cat 1 \u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 4
\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Juniors 9-18 Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \u00c2\u00bb Women Masters 40+ Cat 3\/4
\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Pro\/Cat 1\/2\/3<\/p>\n

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The Bat City Classic at Apache Pass Results \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Feb 27 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n

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\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 2 \u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4 \u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 5
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Juniors 9-14 Cat 4\/5 \u00c2\u00bb Men Juniors 9-18 Cat 4\/5
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 35+ Cat 4\/5 \u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 50+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 60+
\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Pro\/Cat 1 \u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 4
\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Juniors 9-14 Junior \u00c2\u00bb Women Juniors 9-18 Junior Open
\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Masters 40+ Cat 3\/4 \u00c2\u00bb Women Pro\/Cat 1\/2\/3<\/p>\n

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Shortened Southern Tier<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Stephen Paige www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 20 – Silsbee to Shepherd
\nWednesday March 2, 2016, 63 miles (102 km) – Total so far: 1,162 miles (1,869 km)
\nTook yesterday off as a break day. It had been a long six days, so was happy to take the time off! Unfortunately, there is nothing near Garden Inn and Suites, so other than a short walk around outside…I didn’t do much!
\nGot up ready to take off this morning, and got on the road a bit after 8:30a. Since there is nothing near the motel and no breakfast, I had to stop in Silsbee for breakfast. Continued on after that to Kountze, where I stopped at a Shell station to grab lunch, as I knew there was nothing on my route today until …<\/p>\n

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Super Squadra\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Beginning Racer Program at The Driveway!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by dctolley bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com<\/h3>\n

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\nAh, spring in Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 bluebonnets bloom, the sounds of SXSW fill the air, and bike racers around central Texas prepare their two-wheeled steeds, shake out their legs, and focus their minds on the Driveway Race Series.
\nHeld on a 1.8-mile car racing track in east Austin, the Driveway Series brings together a wide variety of cyclists, from newbie racers to local Pros. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the highlight of the week for most local racers, and a great entry-point into criterium racing for new and aspiring racers.
\nI first found out about the Driveway Series when I lived in Boston I had only raced two criteriums prior …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h2>\n
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Even if it's just a commuter, #newbike<\/a> day is always a great day. Thanks @NorcoBicycles<\/a> #rideyourbike<\/a> #newbikeday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qTORjJeNWy<\/a><\/p>\n

— Marc Prevot (@MRPVT) March 3, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n