{"id":34098,"date":"2016-09-22T22:40:30","date_gmt":"2016-09-23T03:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=34098"},"modified":"2016-09-22T22:43:48","modified_gmt":"2016-09-23T03:43:48","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-september-22nd-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/09\/22\/texas-bicycling-news-september-22nd-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News September 22nd 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas cyclists ride against cancer<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Kevin Wilson<\/h3>\n

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

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\nA group of bicyclists made a stop in Clovis on Wednesday with a pair of messages. Any message is easier if you can share it over a beer, and don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t fear the finger.
\nRiders from Austin, Texas-based 1,400 Miles made Clovis an overnight resting point for their trip to Denver. The …<\/p>\n

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“SPOKES FOR FOLKS” Family bicycle ride with Mayor Betsy Price<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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\nJoin us & the City of Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price for an evening family night cycling ride through Trinity Park Pavilion #3
\n2401 University Dr Fort Worth, TX 76107
\nPlease bring your bicycle helmet, bottled water, flashing lights on your bicycle.
\nAward for best lighted bicycle in age brackets
\nToddler-5 years old
\n6 years old – 11 years old
\n12 years old -17 years old
\n18 years old -30 years old
\n31 years old – 50 years old
\n51 years old – Silver Prime …<\/p>\n

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Amtrak Expands Bike Service to More Cross Country Routes<\/a><\/h2>\n

blog.amtrak.com<\/h3>\n

At Amtrak, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re always looking for ways to improve your experience with us. In other words, you talk, we listen. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s why after testing several successful bike pilot programs across the country, we are excited to announce that we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re now expanding bike service on these major cross country routes and Northeast Regional trains Sept. 19: Cardinal, Sunset Limited, California Zephyr, Empire Builder, Southwest Chief, City of New Orleans, Lake Shore Limited and Texas Eagle and Northeast Regional trains 65, 66 and 67. …<\/p>\n

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Preventing a Crash, and What to do if You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re Hit<\/a><\/h2>\n

texbiker.net<\/h3>\n

As a cyclist, you understand the importance of staying safe on the road. Laws for cyclists, however, vary from state to state so you need to be aware of the laws where you are located. Following local cycling laws is one of your best chances of preventing a crash with a motorist. In Texas, here are some of the bicycle laws that are extremely important to follow to help you get to your destination safely and to help you avoid a crash:<\/p>\n

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  1. As a bicyclist, remember that you have the rights and duties of other vehicle operators. …<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Crosbyton bike race to zoom through scenic canyon, promote breast cancer research<\/a><\/h2>\n

    By JOSIE MUSICO<\/h3>\n

    lubbockonline.com<\/h3>\n

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    \nTour de Rio Blanco is Saturday morning in Crosbyton
    \nCROSBYTON \u00e2\u20ac\u201d It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a long, hard ride, but the scenery is beautiful.
    \nOr you can take the easier route, and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll still catch some pretty country.
    \nCrosbyton\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fourth annual Tour de Rio Blanco contains a trio of races, each with its own length and difficulty level. Take-off for all …<\/p>\n

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    Has Bike Texas fallen off the rails?<\/a><\/h2>\n

    by dougmc<\/h3>\n

    bicycleaustin.info<\/h3>\n

    I kind of wonder if Bike Texas has recently fallen off the rails … (or “forgotten to keep the rubber side down”, if I want to use a cycling metaphor instead?)
    \nThey endorsed Leslie Pool for District 7, where there’s a lot of … disagreement about if Leslie is a friend to cyclists at all.
    \n(Leslie has recently gotten some flak for comments that she’s made regarding bike lanes, where the people who live on Shoal Creek and the drivers should get to …<\/p>\n

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    A post shared by Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@teamuranga)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n