{"id":34499,"date":"2016-11-14T22:50:07","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T04:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=34499"},"modified":"2016-11-14T22:50:07","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T04:50:07","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-november-14th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/11\/14\/texas-bicycling-news-november-14th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News November 14th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

County bike-hike-paddle trail could create tourist draw<\/a><\/h2>\n

By RICK KELLEY<\/h3>\n

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

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\nHARLINGEN \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Are bike, pedestrian and aquatic trail systems desirable because they promote healthy lifestyles in a community, or because they draw tourists?
\nThe Harlingen-San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization hopes the answer is \u00e2\u20ac\u201d both.
\nThe transportation board has approved the Lower Rio Grande Valley Active Transportation and Active Tourism Plan, a preliminary designation which, as of now, …<\/p>\n

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Exclusive: New indoor cycling company rolling into Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jack Witthaus<\/h3>\n

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

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\nAn indoor cycling chain with California roots expects to pedal into the Houston area, adding to a growing field of competitors.
\nFull Psycle is close to signing leases in The Woodlands and the Town and Country area, co-founder and Houston resident Judd Miller told the Houston Business Journal. It’s Full Psycle’s first foray into the Houston area, but the company already has three locations in California and one in Chicago. …<\/p>\n

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Frisco\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hike and bike trail system to connect commercial with recreation<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Nicole Luna<\/h3>\n

communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n

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\nAs the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s $5 Billion Mile continues to build along the Dallas North Tollway corridor, city planners are working to make sure the development is about more than glass, concrete and steel.
\nFor years the city has been plotting a trail system that would provide connections throughout major commercial and residential developments in Frisco and to the surrounding cities.
\nHaving a trail system and open space through developments help businesses by sustaining an environment that is desirable for employers and employees as well as the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s residents, said …<\/p>\n

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TMBRA Marathon Series – Hill Country Marathon – Dec 3<\/a><\/h2>\n

by TAF<\/h3>\n

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

Did a pre-ride today, with some new loops, this is looking pretty good!
\nhttps:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/774924462<\/a><\/p>\n

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$4.7 billion for bikes: Where the battles for active travel infrastructure were won and lost<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mark Sutton<\/h3>\n

cyclingindustry.news<\/h3>\n

Just prior to the outcome of the US presidential election Americans approved some $4.7 billion in local spend for active travel facilities.
\nEach region will benefit in different ways, something outlined in a detailed county-by-county analysis by PeopleForBikes. infras
\nCalifornia, for example, has both wins and losses, with perhaps the most interesting centering on a half a cent sales tax increase in …<\/p>\n

… Austin, Texas: $120 million in bike and pedestrian projects, including the progression of a Safe Routes to School program will now move forwards. …<\/p>\n

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Texas League Fall Camp<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bicycle World<\/h3>\n

visitbicycleworld.com<\/h3>\n

We were blown away but the organization and energy on display at yesterday’s Texas Mountain Bike League Fall Camp. Held on the sprawling grounds of a private ranch in Troy, TX, the Fall Camp allowed teen riders to train with National Champions Todd Wells & Georgia Gould. These two former Olympians are …
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Sunday, 20. November 2016, Brownsville, Brownsville Bicycle Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

en.eventhint.com<\/h3>\n

The purpose of this event is to unite all bicycle groups and bicycle shops in Brownsville for a once a month bicycle ride! This event is organized on the third Sunday of each month. This bicycle ride is coordinated by 7 at 7 Bike Ride, 7th and Park Bikes and Coffee, Bicycle World, City Cruisers Cycling Group, General Repair Center (GRC) , JT Cycling, Nightriders, RoadRunners Cycling, and Velociraptors Cycling Team. Average speed: 14-15 mph. Miles: about 23 …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Bike rides make everything better! https:\/\/t.co\/dCMqgl9IoJ<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/hTRdWdBPe7<\/a><\/p>\n

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) November 15, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n