{"id":32439,"date":"2016-03-08T00:28:52","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T06:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=32439"},"modified":"2016-03-08T00:28:52","modified_gmt":"2016-03-08T06:28:52","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-7th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/03\/08\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-7th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest March 7th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikerumor.com\/2016\/03\/07\/bikerumor-pic-of-the-day-fort-worth-texas\/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BikeRumor+%28Bike+Rumor+RSS%29\">Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Fort Worth, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Kristi Benedict www.bikerumor.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/trinity-trails-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><br \/>\nPhoto submitted by Brantley Stephens, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Here I am riding early one morning towards the sunrise with friends on the Trinity Trail in Fort Worth, Texas. The trails have over 40 miles of pavement and gravel and connect 21 parks as well as various parts of downtown and the historic Stockyards district. We have regular &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/epcyclists\/posts\/625529560928783\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=575810449261316\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=453384\">Southern Tier Biking Adventures<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Nate Beiler* www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>Day 16: DeRidder, Louisiana to Kirbyville, Texas<br \/>\nSaturday March 5, 2016, 48 miles (77 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,116 miles (1,796 km)<br \/>\nTexas! The state that (when your on a bike) has seemingly no other other side to it. For the foreseeable future, it&#8217;s practically impossible to envision reaching the other side of Texas. So I guess we&#8217;d better get use to being in this state for now. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zh-n5wtPqs4&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;a\">The DFW Summer Series 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>TexasMTBtrails<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zh-n5wtPqs4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Full announcement of the 2016 DFW Summer Series mountain bike racing series at Erwin Park in Mckinney Texas.<br \/>\nRace series runs &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bikedfw\/posts\/10154737933799968\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10153969659114938\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10153969666384938\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1218823608146744\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1251337314879605\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/billchance.org\/2016\/03\/07\/another-shot-from-the-bicycle-drag-races\/\">Another Shot From the Bicycle Drag Races<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Bill Chance billchance.org<\/h3>\n<p>Taken Saturday at the AOT Just Ride Dallas Drag Race on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/billchance.files.wordpress.com\/2016\/03\/drag_bike2.jpg?resize=538%2C796\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"796\" \/><\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h3>This is not Texas bicycling specific but I ride a Stradalli bike.<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCqmqsJlz1c\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCqmqsJlz1c\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Tom Stradalli (@stradalli_cycle)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.granfondoguide.com\/Results\/Index\/1279\/gravelthon-the-worlds-largest-urban-adventure-ride-a-big-success\">Gravelthon &#8211; The World&#8217;s Largest Urban Adventure Ride a Big Success<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.granfondoguide.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.content.granfondoguide.com\/images\/gf-gravelthon-p61-t.jpg?resize=200%2C133\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" \/><br \/>\nThe first Saturday in March featured the return of Gravelthon! to the urban sprawl of Dallas, TX.<br \/>\nBilled as &#8220;The world&#8217;s largest urban adventure ride&#8221;, Gravelthon! launched over 300 riders onto a unique journey through the Trinity River corridor that featured numerous landmarks including rare access to the picturesque Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.<br \/>\nThe ride started from said bridge which was closed to vehicular traffic to &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/7014\">ExxonMobil Heads or Tails Cycling Time Trial Results \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Feb 27 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n<p>Categories<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men 70+ Open \u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4 \u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 5<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Eddy Merckx Style Open \u00c2\u00bb Men Junior 10-18 Cat 4\/5<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Junior 9-14 Cat 4\/5 \u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 35+ Cat 4\/5<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 40+ Open \u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 50+ Open<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Masters 60+ Open \u00c2\u00bb Men Open<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Pro\/Cat 1\/2 \u00c2\u00bb Paralympic Open<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 4 \u00c2\u00bb Women Eddy Merckx Style Cat 1\/2\/3\/4<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Junior 9-14 Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \u00c2\u00bb Women Masters 40+ Cat 3\/4<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Open \u00c2\u00bb Women Pro\/Cat 1\/2\/3\/4<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/7008\">La Primavera Lago Vista Saturday Results \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Mar 5 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n<p>Categories<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 2 \u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5 \u00c2\u00bb Men Junior 10-18 Cat 4\/5<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 35+ Cat 4\/5 \u00c2\u00bb Men Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 50+ \u00c2\u00bb Men Master 50-59 Cat 1\/2\/3\/4<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 60+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \u00c2\u00bb Men Pro\/Cat 1\/2<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 4 \u00c2\u00bb Women Master 40+ Cat 3\/4<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Pro\/Cat 1\/2\/3\/4<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/7009\">La Primavera Lago Vista Sunday Results \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Mar 6 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n<p>Categories<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 2 \u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Junior 10-18 Cat 4\/5 \u00c2\u00bb Men Master 35+ Cat 4\/5<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \u00c2\u00bb Men Master 50+<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 50-59 Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \u00c2\u00bb Men Master 60+<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Pro\/Cat 1\/2 \u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 4<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Master 40+ Cat 3\/4 \u00c2\u00bb Women Pro\/Cat 1\/2\/3\/4<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/cccycleclub.com\/2016\/03\/07\/mathis-lake-ride\/\">Spring Mathis Lake Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Corpus Christi Cycle Club<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/corpuscycling.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/11\/image6.jpg?w=663&#038;resize=641%2C395\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"395\" \/><br \/>\nDeparture: Saturday Morning, March 12, 2016<br \/>\nDistance: 45 and 65 miles<br \/>\nTIME: 7:30 am<br \/>\nLocation: HWY 37 , EXIT 359. Meet at Gas Station \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Road Ranger\u00e2\u20ac\u009d across from McDonalds near La Quinta .<br \/>\nContact: Contact Ken or Peter at \u00e2\u20ac\u0153the quick release\u00e2\u20ac\u009d for more information.<br \/>\nDetails: All riders are welcome to participate. No one is left behind. This will be a relaxed group ride with stops scheduled during ride (2).<br \/>\nThere will be a 15-16 mph and a 17-19 mph group.<br \/>\nWe appreciate a $5 min donation fee toward the SAG. This will be a fun time plus a training ride as well. See you there!!!<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BatCityCycling\/posts\/1000278216718675\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=453452\">2016 Bike Camping in Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Clark Crews www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>Day 2:Katy, TX to Stephen F Austin State Park<br \/>\nSunday March 6, 2016, 27 miles (43 km) &#8211; Total so far: 64 miles (103 km)<br \/>\nI was really enjoying the comforts of the hotel this morning so I milked it for all I could. I checked out at 11am and went straight to Subway for lunch. I usually don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t like the cardboard that they call bread, but it was close and better than some greasy fast food burger. I ordered a 12\u00e2\u20ac\u009d so I could have the second half for dinner. Once on the road, I had to battle suburbia traffic with giant trucks and SUVs. I finally got on Hwy 90 and headed west towards Brookshire. There was a huge shoulder most of the way thank goodness since there was a cross wind that blew me &#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?o=tS&amp;page_id=453459&amp;v=1N\">2016 Bike Camping in Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Clark Crews www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>Day 3: Stephen F Austin State Park to Oak Thicket Park<br \/>\nMonday March 7, 2016, 57 miles (92 km) &#8211; Total so far: 121 miles (195 km)<br \/>\nI added some extra photos of the park as I was sitting there. I got up early today to get on the road because I knew I had a long day. It was quiet on these back roads to Sealy, TX. I arrived on the east side of Sealy to run down houses and fancy rims on pristine cars. As soon as I crossed the railroad tracks, everything changed. Interesting example of the phrase. I continued on 1094 out of Sealy and turned on FM 2187. This road was a little sketchy since there were no shoulders and the cars were flying by. Luckily all of them were quite courteous and pulled into the oncoming lane. Eventually I turned onto quiet back roads through farm and ranch land on my way to New Ulm. Along the way I had my first dog chase. I was at the top of a hill and the dogs were at a dog-leg turn to the left. The saw me from &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.planobicycle.org\/index.php\/forums-lists\/sunday-destination-breakfast-ride\/19530-sunday-destination-breakfast-ride-march-13th#23246\">Sunday Destination \/ Breakfast Ride &#8211; March 13th<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by voit1 www.planobicycle.org<\/h3>\n<p>The Destination \/ Breakfast Ride will ride once again &#8211; Sunday, March 13<\/p>\n<h2>Dallas Farmers Market and Downtown<\/h2>\n<p>Muchos dicen que el desayuno es la comida m\u00c3\u00a1s importante del d\u00c3\u00ada &#8211; Spanish saying<br \/>\nWe will ride south of the border to the Dallas Farmer&#8217;s Market. Our Tour de Taco will head south by way of White Rock Lake then over to the newly reopened and renovated Dallas Farmers Market where Taqueria La Ventana recently opened a small counter restaurant. Other booths and stores serve food, as well. Riding in and around Downtown is a great and completely different experience from most of our club rides.<br \/>\nPlease remember to bring a lightweight cable and lock to secure your bike.<br \/>\nWhen: Sunday, March 13\u00e2\u20ac\u201c 8:00 am.<br \/>\nWhere: Richardson Bike Mart Parking Lot &#8211; Coit and Campbell<br \/>\nDistance: 42 miles, 1,286ft.<br \/>\nSpeed: Up to &#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\">The smell of spring is in the air. Get ready to ride! Weekday evening rides start just next Tuesday. Don&#39;t forget&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WIED8gL8ji\">https:\/\/t.co\/WIED8gL8ji<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EPCyclists\/status\/707077527748145152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 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\/707044457934430208<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fernando Martinez from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeTexas<\/a> was just awarded Advocate of the Year at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeLeague<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NBS16?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NBS16<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichBikeMart\/status\/706993151794221056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 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 report for Jack Brooks Park: Muddy in spots, trail is Official Trail Report!. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qb8U2nb9Zi\">https:\/\/t.co\/qb8U2nb9Zi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; GHORBA (@ghorba_org) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ghorba_org\/status\/706979072241324032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 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 station at 6th and Brazos is live! B-cycle to your next night on dirty! @AustinBCycling <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wi7KqcaHKR\">https:\/\/t.co\/wi7KqcaHKR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iL2gozixKH\">pic.twitter.com\/iL2gozixKH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeaustin\/status\/706975257740124164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 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\">Proposed UT bill stops <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/biketheft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#biketheft<\/a> victims from paying to get own bikes back from pawnshops &#8211; via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cyclingutah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cyclingutah<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OUC4f91ljb\">https:\/\/t.co\/OUC4f91ljb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stolenbikesatx\/status\/706953976814690304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 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\">Yes, I rocked the singlespeed this weekend. Now it is time to start writing again. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OmzVKvcAqX\">pic.twitter.com\/OmzVKvcAqX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnFruehe\/status\/706951125392429056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 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\">Register now for the Brazos River Bike Rally happening on March 26th <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MissouriCityTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MissouriCityTX<\/a> : <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WIBnoKkst9\">https:\/\/t.co\/WIBnoKkst9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/leak494OJv\">pic.twitter.com\/leak494OJv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/706941539042201600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 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\/706911489316265984<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hey <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bikeschool?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bikeschool<\/a> ! Let&#39;s sing Happy Birthday to one of our founding Fathers Prof <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/egggman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@egggman<\/a> ! \u00f0\u0178\u017d\u201a\u00f0\u0178\u017d\u2030\u00f0\u0178\u017d\u2030\u00f0\u0178\u017d\u2030\u00f0\u0178\u017d\u201a <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZD9WNvMEjQ\">pic.twitter.com\/ZD9WNvMEjQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/twittyboyd\/status\/706911174541975552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 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\">Come learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HoustonBikePlan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HoustonBikePlan<\/a> at City CIP meetings this week. Districts &#8211; Mon: F Tues: D Wed: C Thurs: K <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mKRpJni19L\">https:\/\/t.co\/mKRpJni19L<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBikePlan\/status\/706864757190561792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 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\">Notification: Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Monday Ride (Road) @ Mon Mar 7, 2016 9am &#8211; 12pm (Austin Bike Rides) CS\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hTH1niG1wc\">https:\/\/t.co\/hTH1niG1wc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinsCalendar\/status\/706845260807331840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>New Event 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 Heights to White Oak Bike Trails ~30 mi &#8211; Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RS\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Lo0iCiowKo\">https:\/\/t.co\/Lo0iCiowKo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/707053885844803585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 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 Reminder<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2 Day Alert: Houston Sports Park Wednesday Nighter &#8211; Houston, TX, Mar 09, 2016 05:30PM &#8211; 12131 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77045, USA(CST) htt<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/706987538091778048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 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>Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Fort Worth, Texas By Kristi Benedict www.bikerumor.com Photo submitted by Brantley Stephens, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Here I am riding early one morning towards the sunrise with friends on the Trinity Trail in Fort Worth, Texas. 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