{"id":33066,"date":"2016-05-08T23:02:09","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T04:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=33066"},"modified":"2016-05-08T23:02:09","modified_gmt":"2016-05-09T04:02:09","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-may-8th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/05\/08\/texas-bicycling-news-may-8th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News May 8th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kxii.com\/home\/headlines\/Hard-Hats-for-Little-Heads-378542915.html\">Hard Hats for Little Heads<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By: Chelsi Smith &amp; Jeremy Thomas<\/h3>\n<h3>www.kxii.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.graytvinc.com\/images\/Hard%2BHats%2Bfor%2BLittle%2BHeads1.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><br \/>\nGAINESVILLE, Texas (KXII) &#8212; Local surgeons at North Texas Medical Center gave away free bicycle helmets Saturday in Gainesville.<br \/>\nThe giveaway was part of the statewide &#8220;Hard Hats for Little Heads&#8221; program, which promotes kids to exercise regularly and teaches them the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/ghorba.org\/events\/general\/6144\">Riverbend Work Party<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>ghorba.org<\/h3>\n<p>Event category: General<br \/>\nTrail: River Bend<br \/>\nSaturday, May 21, 2016 &#8211; 6:45am<br \/>\nTime to clean up patch up and weed eat after the flood. If we get enough peeps, we&#8217;ll berm some of the corners too.<br \/>\nStating early to beat the heat. But if you show later, just call me. PLEASE txt me at the below number if you&#8217;re planning on showing so I can let you know of any change in plans.<br \/>\nParking will be under the power lines on of Wimberly Canyon Drive. If you got a truck, you can drive down the power easement to the trails, gate will be open.<br \/>\nWhat to bring: &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\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:270px\">\n<div style=\"max-height:230px;overflow:hidden\">\n<h3>Dick Nichols Park.  Intermediate and Advanced Beginner ride (2 groups) 10 am<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Saturday, May 21, 2016,  10:00 AM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Dick Nichols District Park<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">8011 Beckett Rd Austin, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">18 Mountain Bikers 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\/d\/9\/c\/b\/thumb_271915755.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\/6\/d\/b\/d\/thumb_252208093.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\/3\/c\/1\/b\/thumb_283935387.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\/e\/0\/4\/thumb_117739972.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\/c\/2\/d\/0\/thumb_105589872.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\/6\/3\/f\/0\/thumb_253525584.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\/b\/3\/9\/thumb_245942873.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\/5\/4\/3\/0\/thumb_72981552.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\/d\/3\/7\/8\/thumb_279474136.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\/0\/b\/0\/thumb_251956560.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\/8\/4\/3\/8\/thumb_241893848.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\/9\/3\/0\/0\/thumb_252637632.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\/2\/4\/7\/c\/thumb_243129340.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\/c\/1\/a\/4\/thumb_210829572.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\/5\/e\/5\/3\/thumb_254964147.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">Helmet , eye protection and working bike required, spare tube suggested.We will have two or more \u00c2\u00a0groups.After the ride will probably go for lunch somewhere near downtown.This is an unsanctioned ride. \u00c2\u00a0Ride at your own risk.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/230965169\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\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:270px\">\n<div style=\"max-height:230px;overflow:hidden\">\n<h3>Barton Creek Greenbelt (Sculpture Falls Parking Lot) Advanced ride level<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Tuesday, May 10, 2016,  4:00 PM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Sculpture Falls<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">Sculpture Falls, Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail Austin, Te<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">4 Mountain Bikers 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\/d\/9\/c\/b\/thumb_271915755.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\/1\/2\/0\/3\/thumb_279664611.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\/2\/5\/4\/d\/thumb_242649549.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">The trail is much more technical than Walnut. \u00c2\u00a0The trail has some nasty drops, \u00c2\u00a0tough climbs, roots and rocks, so this group is not for beginners. \u00c2\u00a0I \u00c2\u00a0recommend knee and elbow pads to accompany your helmet. \u00c2\u00a0We will be riding various trails, \u00c2\u00a0dump truck, \u00c2\u00a0hill of life, \u00c2\u00a0violet crown, ect..People always ask me for an idea of what skills you need fo&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/events\/230965534\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.waxahachietx.com\/news\/20160507\/faces-in-news-memorial-ride-honors-trooper-travis-locker\">Faces in the news: Memorial Ride honors Trooper Travis Locker<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Andrew Branca<\/h3>\n<h3>www.waxahachietx.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.waxahachietx.com\/storyimage\/TX\/20160507\/NEWS\/160509553\/AR\/0\/AR-160509553.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><br \/>\nTexas Department of Public Safety Trooper James Colunga rode in honor of fallen Trooper Travis Raburn Locker during the Texas Peace Officer Memorial Ride from April 31 to May 1 from Katy to Austin. Seventy-two bike riders and 16 motorcycle riders took part in the event. Locker started his career with DPS on June 29, 1960. He lost his life in the line of duty Nov. 9, 1969 at Brookside Road and &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/epcyclists\/posts\/655253331289739\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikeforums.net\/texas\/936619-houston-area-rides-13.html#post18751087\">Bike for Mike was awesome as always.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>the sci guy<\/h3>\n<h3>www.bikeforums.net<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/c2.staticflickr.com\/8\/7173\/26811354491_77676bb855_c_d.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/><br \/>\nI did the 35 mile route, and crushed it. I think my avg speed was around 17 for the whole ride &#8211; even on my heavy ass Cross-Check. Commuting to work daily on my heavy ass Trek has really helped.<br \/>\nFor this ride its better to do a shorter route because you get back to the winery earlier, and you don&#8217;t have to worry about the food and beer and wine being gone. So, it was an awesome time. Y&#8217;all should have come. I&#8217;d estimate there were maybe 300-400 riders.<br \/>\nHere&#8217;s some pics. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/txbikeracing\/status\/729518117479546881<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dirty Fury routes are now available on Ridewithgps. These routes have been scouted and were good a few days ago&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2BU7w4xbKK\">https:\/\/t.co\/2BU7w4xbKK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/729479004365918208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 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\">My nephew and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RudyProjectNA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RudyProjectNA<\/a> my mom and sis at the crit <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TouroftheGila?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TouroftheGila<\/a> with their casual shades <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/family?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#family<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kaf4wFybwG\">pic.twitter.com\/Kaf4wFybwG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jesus (@SrCampy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SrCampy\/status\/729466631282253824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 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\">I posted 30 photos on Facebook in the album &quot;Tour of the Gil &#8211; Stage  &#8211; Downown Criterum&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9vCwxKhpxW\">https:\/\/t.co\/9vCwxKhpxW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/729451568496574464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Great 16 miles this morning led by Kim Kimball!  Happy <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MothersDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MothersDay<\/a> &amp; Happy <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cyclofemme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cyclofemme<\/a> Day! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonthHutto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonthHutto<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZOuOJ0ZRLj\">pic.twitter.com\/ZOuOJ0ZRLj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHutto\/status\/729430637740892160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Big announcement coming soon! We will include our 2016 Austin Cyclocross Cup Series schedule, series pass&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RvIkpvsljt\">https:\/\/t.co\/RvIkpvsljt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXCXCup\/status\/729426680159178752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\/729425374581538818<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MothersDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MothersDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rosegarden?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rosegarden<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SlowRide?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SlowRide<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SunCycleEP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SunCycleEP<\/a> Thank you to all who came out and participated! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cGvj42HJV2\">pic.twitter.com\/cGvj42HJV2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VeloPaso (@velopaso) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/velopaso\/status\/729424312122277888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Plan your trip ahead of time for Bike to work day. Don&#39;t want to miss out on our fueling stations <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike2work?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike2work<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tBBCSkm1qN\">https:\/\/t.co\/tBBCSkm1qN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeaustin\/status\/729382547285647360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\/729349577325858821<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2016 Texas State Skill and Age Based Championship. November 19 &amp; 20 in Georgetown, TX.  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CrossISComing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CrossISComing<\/a>  The Texas&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yUlCe98aMa\">https:\/\/t.co\/yUlCe98aMa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXCXCup\/status\/729298905578414085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Happy Mother&#39;s Day! \u00f0\u0178\u201c\u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wcMsh9K6mN\">https:\/\/t.co\/wcMsh9K6mN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wV9h1VYRCc\">pic.twitter.com\/wV9h1VYRCc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/729279880978911234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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 ARR July Club Ride &#8211; Liberty Hill, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:<br \/>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Sz55fHGueG\">https:\/\/t.co\/Sz55fHGueG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/729500281059344385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 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>Hard Hats for Little Heads By: Chelsi Smith &amp; Jeremy Thomas www.kxii.com GAINESVILLE, Texas (KXII) &#8212; Local surgeons at North Texas Medical Center gave away free bicycle helmets Saturday in Gainesville. 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