{"id":34111,"date":"2016-09-26T23:11:15","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T04:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=34111"},"modified":"2016-09-26T23:22:26","modified_gmt":"2016-09-27T04:22:26","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-september-26th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/09\/26\/texas-bicycling-news-september-26th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News September 26th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over 700 cyclists take on final state race of season<\/a><\/h2>\n

Artie Phillips<\/h3>\n

kdhnews.com<\/h3>\n

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\nCOPPERAS COVE \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Elijah Road and Old Georgetown Road were completely devoid of traffic over the weekend, but that doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t mean they weren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t being used.
\nMore than 700 cyclists packed the roads and staging area for the State Road Race Championship, the final state race of the season. …<\/p>\n

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Man struck by pickup while riding bike taken to local hospital<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Ethan Hutchins<\/h3>\n

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

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\nWACO, Texas (KWTX) An older man was injured Monday morning when the bicycle he was riding collided with a pickup truck on LaSalle Avenue.
\nPolice and first responders were sent at about 8:50 a.m. to the intersection of South 2nd Street and La Salle Avenue.
\nPolice at the scene said the …<\/p>\n

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Uber for bike mechanics: new program helps pair consumers with independent wrenches<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Stephen Frothingham<\/h3>\n

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

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\nWESTERLY, R.I. (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d In classic start-up fashion, Velotooler lends itself nicely to an elevator pitch (or more accurately, an Interbike booth pitch): It’s Uber for bike mechanics.
\nVelotooler, now in beta testing and expected to launch in the coming weeks, connects consumers and independent bike mechanics. Like Uber, Velotooler sets the prices and handles transactions through …<\/p>\n

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CreekFest Family Bike Rally<\/a><\/h2>\n

GHORBA.org<\/h3>\n

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\nCreekFest Family Bike Rally presented by GHORBA is this Saturday, October 1st from 9am – 4pm.
\nGHORBA will offer ongoing classes and hourly tours of the beautiful trails of Cypresswood.
\nActivities include:
\n* Helmet & Bike Safety Checks
\n*Beginning Skills Class
\n*Beginning Obstacle Course
\n*Guided tours of the Cypresswood trails
\nBring out …<\/p>\n

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GHORBA Social & Dinner Meeting<\/a><\/h2>\n

GHORBA.org<\/h3>\n

Article category: General
\nMonday, October 3, 2016 – 6:00pm
\nPlease join us for a social & dinner meeting on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Ula’s Mexican Restaurant located at 5555 Washington Ave., Houston, 77007. 6:00-9:00pm.
\nThis social & meeting is open to GHORBA members, non-members, and Memorial Park MTB trail volunteers. Dinner buffet …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Coaches (esp. H.S.) should be partners in growing the sport NOT an additional revenue stream.<\/p>\n

— Texas HS Cycling (@TexasHSCycling) September 27, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n