{"id":35778,"date":"2017-03-30T23:08:28","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T04:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=35778"},"modified":"2017-03-30T23:08:28","modified_gmt":"2017-03-31T04:08:28","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-march-30th-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2017\/03\/30\/texas-bicycling-news-march-30th-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News March 30th 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Ride will take Cyclists through Scenic Texas Hill Country on April 1, 2017<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce | www.publicnow.com<\/h3>\n

Stonewall, Texas – Make plans to pedal your bicycle through the historic LBJ Ranch and along peaceful country roads on Saturday, April 1 during the 10th annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Ride. The bicycle ride will be held rain or shine-unless severe weather looks imminent. If there is a forecast of thunderstorms with a strong likelihood of lightning and heavy rain, the event will be cancelled no later than 5:00 pmon Friday, March 31. The National Park Service established a weather hotline for the LBJ 100 Bicycle Ride at 830-868-7128 ext. 224. Updates will also be posted at nps.gov\/lyjo.
\nThe LBJ 100 begins and ends on the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, Texas. Riders …<\/p>\n

LBJ 100 Bike Ride: Wheels, wildflowers and some presidential history<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n


\nLike wildflowers and a little presidential history when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re out riding a bike?
\nAll three are on tap Saturday at the 10th annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Ride at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall.
\nCyclists can choose from routes of 10, 30, 42 and 62 miles. The ride begins at the historic ranch and continues along quiet country roads.
\nRiders will pass the historic Texas White House, Lyndon B. Johnson\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s birthplace, and the family cemetery where President and Mrs. Johnson are buried. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll also see descendants of the president\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hereford cattle. At 1 p.m., Luci Johnson will …<\/p>\n

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Blessing of the Bicycles<\/a><\/h2>\n

Episcopal Church of the Epiphany | www.epiphany-hou.org<\/h3>\n


\nWe will host A Blessing of the Bicycles on Saturday, April 1st at 3:00 p.m. This will be a short, simple gathering to mark spring with an ecumenical bicycle blessing for a safe year. All are encouraged to attend. Bicycles welcome in the sanctuary (but please leave your cleats at the door). A reception will be held after the service to refuel for the ride home.<\/p>\n

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Southern Tier – San Diego to St Augustine March 2017<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Charles Falsetto | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 27 Texas D10: Brackettville to Camp Wood
\nThursday March 30, 2017, 50 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 1,331 miles (2,142 km)
\n1279′ V, 4:52:26, 10.4 avg
\nDeparted Ft Clark CG, an old WWII Army base at 0730, proceeding to the Stripes CS for breakfast and snack supplies for the road. A very pleasant day in the saddle with cool temperatures and insignificant W. It was a welcome break to be on roads less traveled and the absence of frequent and loud vehicle traffic.
\nThe scenery has changed dramatically with more grasses, flowers and pine trees. The fragrance of the wild flowers is most welcome in between the wide variety of …
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Southern Tier 2017<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Alan Young | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 33: Van Horn – Esperanza
\nThursday March 30, 2017, 54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 2,003 miles (3,223 km)
\nHead out of town after raiding the local Dollar General for bits and bobs, Into Mountain time ,which GMT -8. Riding on the hard shoulder of the i10 seems wrong, but it was on the maps, no rude Horn sounding so off we went.
\nThe service road was used when available all day. By the time Sierra Blanca arrived I could repair the slow puncture which occurred somewhere, under cover away from the heat.
\nInto the gas station to clean up & dine on a sandwich,and soda.
\nA couple of older guys chatting to us also from Florida. It is so nice to …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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STOLEN – Black Cannondale Trail 29 7 in Downtown https:\/\/t.co\/PKtEF6O0c4<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/MTQwaCddJe<\/a><\/p>\n

— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) March 31, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n