{"id":33148,"date":"2016-05-19T00:17:30","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T05:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=33148"},"modified":"2016-05-19T00:17:30","modified_gmt":"2016-05-19T05:17:30","slug":"texas-bicycle-news-digest-may-18th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/05\/19\/texas-bicycle-news-digest-may-18th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycle News Digest May 18th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10154845324372892\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1096264097062851\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1274839469211824\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BFkcWe9M4nq\/?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\/BFkcWe9M4nq\/?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 Team ZFG | Team Dani (@rideteamzfg)<\/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=\"https:\/\/aiahouston.org\/v\/event-detail\/3rd-Ward-Bicycle-Tour\/pr\/\">3rd Ward Bicycle Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>aiahouston.org<\/h3>\n<p>Reservations are required for this tour.<br \/>\nBicycles and helmets are not included with registration. $10<br \/>\nGeneral Admission $5<br \/>\nAIA Houston Members<br \/>\nArchitecture students with current ID<br \/>\nMay 21, 2016 10:00 AM<br \/>\nHCC &#8220;Central Campus&#8221; Sign<br \/>\n1300 Holman Street<br \/>\nHouston, TX 77004 &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kcbd.com\/story\/32006349\/11-miles-of-silence-to-honor-lives-lost-on-bicycles\">11 Miles of Silence to honor lives lost on bicycles<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Taylor Lee, Weekend Anchor<\/h3>\n<h3>www.kcbd.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kcbd.images.worldnow.com\/images\/10585141_G.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><br \/>\nLUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) &#8211; Local bicyclists will be riding through Lubbock quietly and slowly on the evening of Wednesday, May 18.<br \/>\nThe Ride of Silence is a worldwide event to raise awareness for the men and women who share roadways on two wheels, instead of four. Event organizers with the West Texas Cycling Association shared how emotional this ride can be for people who have lost loved ones because of bicycle accidents.<br \/>\nMike Ivins is the president of the West Texas Cycling Association and &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.everythinglubbock.com\/news\/klbk-news\/lubbock-bike-riders-take-part-in-ride-of-silence\">Lubbock Bike Riders Take Part in Ride of Silence<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Monica Yantosh<\/h3>\n<h3>www.everythinglubbock.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.lakana.com\/nxsglobal\/everythinglubbock\/photo\/2016\/05\/18\/rideofsilence_1463629062573_8612918_ver1.0.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><br \/>\nA group of about 50 bicycle riders took part in the Lubbock Ride of Silence Wednesday night.<br \/>\nThe event is designed to be a way to not only honor riders who were either injured or killed in a traffic accident while riding their bikes, but also to promote safety on the road.<br \/>\n&#8220;We&#8217;re going to ride about 10 to 12 miles an hour, 11 miles, and we&#8217;re going to ride it in silence, and this is to show our respect for people who have died while riding their bicycle in traffic accidents,&#8221; Jill Booker, Advocacy Director for the Lubbock Bicycle Club said. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.12newsnow.com\/story\/32011103\/cyclist-honor-bicycle-riders-killed-by-vehicles\">Cyclist honor bicycle riders killed by vehicles<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Juan Rodriguez<\/h3>\n<h3>www.12newsnow.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kbmt.images.worldnow.com\/images\/10590328_G.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><br \/>\nBEAUMONT &#8211; A bicycle ride in complete silence honoring all those who have been killed when hit by vehicles.<br \/>\nThe bicyclists rode in rows of two through the streets of Beaumont on Wednesday afternoon with a mission of raising awareness in sharing the road.<br \/>\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The silent bicycle ride happens nationally, started in 2013 when &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=461047\">The southern tier!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Cheyenne Dolin<\/h3>\n<h3>www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>Day 37: Fredricksburg &#8211; Johnson City: &#8220;Me and you are subject to the blues every now and then&#8221;<br \/>\nSunday May 15, 2016, 34 miles (55 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,566 miles (2,520 km)<br \/>\nI had subway for breakfast since everything here is a bit too expensive for me- subway has surprisingly good coffee. My body was fighting the ride today, my butt was feeling the pain of yesterday&#8217;s mileage. There was no shoulder on the country roads and so many cars passed too closely. The sky was grey and dreary. My legs were sore for the first time in a long time. I was too much in my head to really notice the beauty, I don&#8217;t remember much of the ride. Feeling a little low. Some days have to be like this I suppose. I got into Johnson City and downed copious amounts of &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Day 38: Johnson City &#8211; Austin: Bright lights big city<br \/>\nMonday May 16, 2016, 50 miles (80 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,616 miles (2,601 km)<br \/>\nThere was construction work the ten miles towards Pedernale Falls from Johnson City, the shoulder was completely removed. I was thankful it was a Monday and that traffic was thin. I rode through the state park where there was no traffic at all and some gorgeous sights. Up and down, up and down the hills went. Then one huge, steep descent. I was flying, knowing an uphill was just up ahead. Then I saw a sign I&#8217;ve seen a million times before &#8220;road subject to flooding&#8221; and thought there might be a little water up ahead. Wrong. At the very bottom of the hill was a damn river and I had little time to stop. I slowed down, way down, but still had some speed. Hydroplaned, felt hard on my hip and thanked god there wasn&#8217;t a car behind me. Made quite a lovely bruise. But hey, now I know falling when going downhill isn&#8217;t &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reporternews.com\/news\/local\/ride-of-silence-honors-fallen-cyclists-331ea70a-ccfb-63c5-e053-0100007fb5c9-380050751.html\">Ride of Silence honors fallen cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Scott Kirk<\/h3>\n<h3>www.reporternews.com<\/h3>\n<p>The idea behind the Ride of Silence bicycle rally is to raise awareness of bicycle safety. Ramiro Lumbreras, however, needs no reminder.<br \/>\nLumbreras was one of about 50 cyclists of varying skill levels who took part in the 9-mile ride that left from McMurry University on Wednesday night. The ride, completed in silence, honored the memory of the six local cyclists who have died since 2010.<br \/>\nIn April 2014, Lumbreras, &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/GabrielSlape\/status\/733154129552408576<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideOfSilence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideOfSilence<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BrownsvilleTexas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BrownsvilleTexas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cRwDNGi8hO\">pic.twitter.com\/cRwDNGi8hO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Edgar Gaucin \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 (@edgargaucin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/edgargaucin\/status\/733135356090966016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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 may have ridden in silence, but we will remember, and will not remain silent.<br \/>El Paso <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RideofSilence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RideofSilence<\/a> 2016 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CI3TUN5EzO\">pic.twitter.com\/CI3TUN5EzO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Hombre &#8211; STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sbwhite\/status\/733129001120595968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">Just finished <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rideofsilencehou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rideofsilencehou<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBikePlan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonBikePlan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SylvesterTurner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SylvesterTurner<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DowntownHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DowntownHouston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kLHQe4Z8XZ\">pic.twitter.com\/kLHQe4Z8XZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/733121897018232833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">1 Grayson Keppler 1 M Team Cadence Cyclery p.b. MINI OF PLANO <br \/>2 Mat Stephens PR M <br \/>3 bret crosby 1 M Giant&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H5KuGadgM8\">https:\/\/t.co\/H5KuGadgM8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingRacingGroup\/status\/733104528975900672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">1 Gary DeSerrano 3 M Team Cadence Cyclery p.b. MINI OF PLANO <br \/>2 Shawn Bentley 3 M Bicycles Plus Racing <br \/>3&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RL6rdcWl2V\">https:\/\/t.co\/RL6rdcWl2V<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingRacingGroup\/status\/733086428436008960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LifeAtPROS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LifeAtPROS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeHouston<\/a> Mayor Turner kicking off our <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RideofSilence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RideofSilence<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ghostbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ghostbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/safety?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#safety<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5JcA1bT2iM\">pic.twitter.com\/5JcA1bT2iM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rose Nolen (@nolensan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nolensan\/status\/733085595002540033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">Houston <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideOfSilence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideOfSilence<\/a> happening right now at city hall in downtown. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5XNazWFGl3\">pic.twitter.com\/5XNazWFGl3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonCM\/status\/733085071565934592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">1 Jeff Makohon 4 M Rockwall Cycling <br \/>2 Travis Pope 4 M Mirage Cycling P\/B Rbm <br \/>3 Mike Stanley 5 M <br \/>4 brandt&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J2jaO67HE0\">https:\/\/t.co\/J2jaO67HE0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingRacingGroup\/status\/733083462861762560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">RT <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BZPFortWorth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BZPFortWorth<\/a>:Don&#39;t forget-this Friday is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BiketoWorkDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BiketoWorkDay<\/a>! Meet at 7:45am with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayorBetsyPrice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MayorBetsyPrice<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FWBikeSharing<\/a>!  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RpxQ4MxaZi\">https:\/\/t.co\/RpxQ4MxaZi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing\/status\/733021337493594112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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 to Work Day is this Friday! Register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rYlYWqxRTw\">https:\/\/t.co\/rYlYWqxRTw<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IBike2Work?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IBike2Work<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2UsvFRR0hQ\">pic.twitter.com\/2UsvFRR0hQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houparksboard\/status\/733005505845563392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Post your <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/jersey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#jersey<\/a> photo &amp; tag us <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/honeybiketour?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@honeybiketour<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikefriendly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikefriendly<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bicycle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bicycle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/burleson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#burleson<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/texas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#texas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yHZzyWr1MD\">pic.twitter.com\/yHZzyWr1MD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Burleson Honey Tour (@honeybiketour) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/honeybiketour\/status\/733004112183201794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">No MTB race tonight, but we&#39;ve added a date! See y&#39;all May 25 and June 1 and hope for sunshine! \u00f0\u0178\u0152\u017e<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Boneshaker Project (@Boneshaker_Proj) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Boneshaker_Proj\/status\/732968872366747648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Don&#39;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BiketoWork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BiketoWork<\/a> this Friday, May 20th. All details posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeAustin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeAustin<\/a> website. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IiB1g34AFB\">https:\/\/t.co\/IiB1g34AFB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXCXCup\/status\/732948650200989696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/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 Thursday Morning Ride &#8211; San Antonio, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bLCqenNBiB\">https:\/\/t.co\/bLCqenNBiB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Cycling Club<br \/>Meet us for a\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fw8tfRyVGw\">https:\/\/t.co\/Fw8tfRyVGw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/732810914202832897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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 Hwy 471 Ride, Castroville to Exxon &#8211; Castroville, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bLCqenNBiB\">https:\/\/t.co\/bLCqenNBiB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Cycling Club<br \/>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tmIveMlowL\">https:\/\/t.co\/tmIveMlowL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/732810916572614657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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>View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team ZFG | Team Dani (@rideteamzfg) 3rd Ward Bicycle Tour aiahouston.org Reservations are required for this tour. 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