{"id":35821,"date":"2017-04-03T23:52:58","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T04:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=35821"},"modified":"2017-04-03T23:52:58","modified_gmt":"2017-04-04T04:52:58","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-april-3rd-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2017\/04\/03\/texas-bicycling-news-april-3rd-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News April 3rd 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tdtnews.com\/news\/article_6484c33a-1836-11e7-a6ed-9fd3dbdd2142.html\">500-mile bike ride to pass through Killeen<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>BY DAVID A. BRYANT | www.tdtnews.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/tdtnews.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/3\/16\/31671948-1832-11e7-867a-ef8b5562b510\/58e1e44b2aa29.image.jpg?resize=1000%2C666\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><br \/>\nMore than 100 wounded veterans and supporters will roll into Killeen on Wednesday as part of a more than 500-mile ride that started in San Antonio as part of the United Healthcare Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge for wounded warriors.<br \/>\nThe 2017 Texas Challenge, benefiting the injured veteran riders of Project Hero, is a noncompetitive, therapeutic bike tour that will traverse north from &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.texasbids.net\/bid-opportunities\/2017\/04\/03\/7682396-Request-for-Qualifications--Design-Engineering-and-Construction-Oversight-of-a-Multiuse-Bicycle--Pedestrian-Trail-Along-Upper-Zacate-Creek-From-J.html\">Request for Qualifications &#8211; Design, Engineering, and Construction Oversight of a Multi-use Bicycle &amp; Pedestrian Trail Along Upper Zacate Creek<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.texasbids.net<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pageshot.net\/images\/d82ffa3b-8843-4da4-9d43-9a78ff256545.png?resize=635%2C796&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"635\" height=\"796\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSbubAvBG9A\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSbubAvBG9A\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BScT9NIBpxc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Jeff C. (@331miles)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10155180279614938\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kwtx.com\/content\/news\/Central-Texas-Heroes-Justin-and-Jered-Wise-418004513.html\">Central Texas Heroes: Justin Wise and Jered Wise<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Justin Earley | www.kwtx.com<\/h3>\n<p>WACO, Texas (KWTX) This fall will mark 16 years since the 9-11 attacks and two brothers who were in school at the time are now raising money for victims&#8217; families.<br \/>\nThey&#8217;re firefighters and they want widows and children of fallen firefighters to know they&#8217;re not forgotten.<br \/>\nJustin and Jered Wise are preparing for a 2,000 mile cycle ride to Ground Zero.<br \/>\nJustin was in college on that Tuesday September morning in &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=499231\">Florida Bound<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Charles Brun | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>Day 20: San Elizaro to Fort Hancock<br \/>\nMonday April 3, 2017, 36 miles (58 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,126 miles (1,812 km)<br \/>\nToday was a short day in order to get back on itenerary which takes into account campgrounds and services.<br \/>\nI was up at 7 am with very noisy roosters heralding the start of another day. Are they programmed to wake everyone up early and then hardy make a peep all day? It was good sleeping last night as it was really ver cool. In my 20 degree down bag I was just right, though I had to have it fully zipped up.<br \/>\nThe owner&#8217;s David Cantu came out meet with me as we were both having coffee at the same time. What a perfect time to discuss the local activities, politics (carefully of course) and the &#8230;<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pageshot.net\/images\/790a4be3-269d-4e1b-b509-d42aaffc74c2.png?resize=1200%2C864&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"864\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=499234\">Honeoye Riders Pedal the Southern Tier<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By jim kersting | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>Day 34: Austin to LaGrange 70+<br \/>\nMonday April 3, 2017<br \/>\nWe left Austin at 8 after rush hour, and we had an easy uneventful ride out of the city. We hit one road out in the rural-burbs where every dog chased us. A mix breed pit bull zeroed in on me and was very skilled at trying to tear out a chunk of my Achilles Tendon. He raced from one side to another but left me alone after Jo and Patti blew their &#8221; dog whistle &#8221;<br \/>\nThis was Bob&#8217;s first day and we introduced him to a 70 mile day and 12 miles of severe uphills that I had to be walked most the time. He stopped at a post office at &#8230;<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pageshot.net\/images\/dfeea047-c5f3-469d-90ba-57f242d7b81f.png?resize=1200%2C1002&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1002\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehouston.org\/2017\/04\/03\/a-word-from-our-director-john-long-2\/\">A Word From Our Director\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6. John Long<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>BikeHouston | bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n<p>I celebrated City Council\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s adoption of the Bike Plan by riding down the old bike lane on Wesleyan as I peddled to an appointment last Thursday. That lane is a remnant of the 1993 bike plan and is too narrow, too close to traffic, and too full of debris, potholes, and puddles. Twenty-four years later we have a new plan that aims to create a network of high-comfort, high-safety bikeways on and off the streets. The next step will be the implementation of projects one-by-one. You can help by becoming active in your neighborhood groups and civic associations and by attending Capital Improvement Project (CIP) meetings organized by the &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehouston.org\/2017\/04\/03\/meet-dan-piette\/\">Meet Dan Piette<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>BikeHouston | bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikehouston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DanPiette1.jpg?resize=665%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"665\" height=\"960\" \/><br \/>\nBikeHouston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s board has a new chair. Dan Piette, who is a consultant for start-up companies, took the baton from Regina Garcia last month.<br \/>\nWith the Houston Bike Plan passed, Piette says it is good to take a good look at the goals and mission of the organization. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Our first priority is the safety of cyclists in the city. Too many people getting hit, getting hurt and getting killed on the roads in Houston. But the &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com\/\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Greater Dallas Bicyclists | www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com<\/h3>\n<p>4\/6\/2017<br \/>\n6:30 Thursday Night Ride<br \/>\n4\/7\/2017<br \/>\nMad Duck &#8211; Packet Pick-Up &amp; Registration<br \/>\n4\/8\/2017<br \/>\nRally Volunteers!!!!<br \/>\n4\/8\/2017<br \/>\nLancaster Country Ride Rally 2017<br \/>\n4\/9\/2017<br \/>\n9:30 AM Sunday Roll<br \/>\n4\/9\/2017<br \/>\n9:30 AM Skill Builder By Request<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"no\" dir=\"ltr\">STOLEN &#8211; Red Schwinn Aluminum in North Burnet\u00e2\u20ac\u201cGateway <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rmsOp51d6G\">https:\/\/t.co\/rmsOp51d6G<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DkERU17ODJ\">pic.twitter.com\/DkERU17ODJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stolenbikesatx\/status\/848994042679631873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Join us for Bike to Work Day &#8211; Friday May 19 at City Hall <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HbIcRH5mi6\">https:\/\/t.co\/HbIcRH5mi6<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonTX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeHouston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPlanning?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonPlanning<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LAPnAqoq3u\">https:\/\/t.co\/LAPnAqoq3u<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBikePlan\/status\/848986147732803589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Preston Glace, keep fighting my friend!  See you soon. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1X26PNshaB\">https:\/\/t.co\/1X26PNshaB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXCXCup\/status\/848954270137364481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/bicyclesplus\/status\/848928810670202880<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/bicyclesplus\/status\/848925562961788930<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">With all the rain this week you can bet the Bluebonnets will be out in full bloom on Saturday, April 15th, the&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5lFVuMEvwI\">https:\/\/t.co\/5lFVuMEvwI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Northwest Cycling Club of Houston, TX (@NWCCHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NWCCHouston\/status\/848913990176694273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 3: always pleasant, always fun&#8230;bike to work <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/30DaysOfBiking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#30DaysOfBiking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/30daysofbiking?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@30daysofbiking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BrownsvilleTexas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BrownsvilleTexas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zDVnB518wx\">pic.twitter.com\/zDVnB518wx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Edgar Gaucin \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 (@edgargaucin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/edgargaucin\/status\/848896439153504257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Had a scare yesterday,,turned out to be Bell&#39;s Palsey. Took little one out to ride the MTB as promised. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/e9wO8JVrkx\">pic.twitter.com\/e9wO8JVrkx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/848884259196739586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank you to everyone who came out and made the Grand Re-Opening a success!! <br \/>For those that couldn&#39;t make it&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tpXyQ4mKvm\">https:\/\/t.co\/tpXyQ4mKvm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sugar Cycles, Inc (@SugarCycles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SugarCycles\/status\/848874179176919041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h1>New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h1>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event Fossil 50 Challenge &amp; Dino Enduro &#8211; Glen Rose, TX Fossil 50 Challenge &amp; Dino Enduro at Glen Rose, TX<br \/>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lYT9z8Y0Dh\">https:\/\/t.co\/lYT9z8Y0Dh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/849118652544823296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 4, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event GHORBA Big Ring Challenge &#8211; Coldspring, TX 2017 GHORBA Big Ring Challenge at Coldspring, TX<br \/>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QEAQeylakP\">https:\/\/t.co\/QEAQeylakP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/849121204086636546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 4, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>500-mile bike ride to pass through Killeen BY DAVID A. 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