{"id":35347,"date":"2017-02-16T23:32:05","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T05:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=35347"},"modified":"2017-02-16T23:32:05","modified_gmt":"2017-02-17T05:32:05","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-february-16th-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2017\/02\/16\/texas-bicycling-news-february-16th-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News February 16th 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

9th annual Hard Hats for Little Heads aims to bring safety awareness to area children<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Aimee Breaux | www.theeagle.com<\/h3>\n


\nThousands of second-graders shuffled into Reed Arena on Texas A&M’s campus Wednesday morning and almost immediately began dancing in their seats at the ninth “Hard Hats for Little Heads” event.
\nWith skits by Texas A&M athletes, videos, high school mascots and a relay race, the event aimed to teach kids from …<\/p>\n

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FYI: COA public meetings on Walk \/ Bike mobility<\/a><\/h2>\n

by brianjo | www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

Just thought I’d post this up for everyone who may not have seen it. This popped up on my neighborhood Nextdoor app:
\n“Communications and Public Information Office from City of Austin \u00c2\u00b7 22m ago
\nInterested in the future of walking and biking in Austin? If so, get out your calendar!
\nThe City of Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Transportation Department is launching Walk + Bike Talks, a series of community conversations where …<\/p>\n

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Your Weekly Dose of the Best in How-To Road Cycling Info<\/a><\/h2>\n

Road Bike Rider | www.roadbikerider.com<\/h3>\n


\n— 10 Bike Washing Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ts and Do\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s
\n— On the Rivet IV: Improving Performance Through Positive Thinking
\n— A Cyclist’s Weakest Muscle Groups: What to Do?
\n— Local Knowledge is Indispensable
\n— Donate Unused Cycling Gear to a Good Cause
\n— Recovery: the Key to Improvement in Cycling
\n— ‘Float’ Over Rough Pavement
\n— Question of the Week: How Clean Do You Like to Keep Your Bike(s)?<\/p>\n

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Cycling in the Americas<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Sam Burchell | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 35: Marathon, TX to Dryden, TX
\nWednesday February 15, 2017, 67 miles (108 km) – Total so far: 1,703 miles (2,741 km)
\nBy the time I got up, Jim (the owner of the land I was camping on) had already left, so I packed up and got on my way, following his farm track for a mile or so back to the main road. …
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