{"id":35899,"date":"2017-04-11T23:00:05","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T04:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=35899"},"modified":"2017-04-11T23:00:05","modified_gmt":"2017-04-12T04:00:05","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-11th-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2017\/04\/11\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-11th-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest April 11th 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ARR race reports: who got their revenge?<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

I got my revenge. It was so great to see so many people enjoying the trails that ARR built.<\/p>\n

by coopers98<\/h3>\n

Heckling the constant stream of sufferers climbing ‘The Hill’ was more Revenge than any one person should be allowed, ha!<\/p>\n

by Tree magnet<\/h3>\n

Great event, awesome weather, and an excellent way to spend a Sunday. Here were my high points from the course marshal perspective:
\n1. Watching the pros in Cat 1 completely destroy the course. I believe that Tristan Uhl had just won the Rattler on Saturday and it was amazing to watch him rattle off 3 laps like we was literally being chased by a wookie. He would have lapped me at least once if not twice if I was racing.
\n2. The look of determination and what appeared to be rage on the faces of the Cat 3 women 19-29 as they …<\/p>\n

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UPDATED<\/em> Request for Qualifications – Design, Engineering, and Construction Oversight of a Multi-use Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail Along Upper Zacate Creek From J<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.texasbids.net<\/h3>\n

Bid Date & Time: 04\/24\/17 10:00 AM Prebid: 04\/05\/17 10:00 AM
\nSolicitation Title: UPDATED<\/em> Request for Qualifications – Design, Engineering, and Construction Oversight of a Multi-use Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail Along Upper Zacate Creek From J
\nOwner Solic Number: FY17-037 Status: design Report: 7682396
\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Webb
\nLocation: East of McPherson Rd., West of JB Alexander High School, and South of Del Mar Blvd., Laredo
\nScope: Design, engineering, and construction oversight of a multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail.
\nNotes: A pre submittal meeting will be held on April 5, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Environmental Services Dept. Conference Room, 619 Reynolds St.,
\nLaredo, Texas 78040; Deadline for Submission of Written Questions: April 10, 2017. Questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to Leticia Benavides atlbenavides@ci.laredo.tx.us
\nPlans: From City of Laredo – Environmental Services Department, 619 Reynolds, Laredo, Texas, 78040. See attached file.
\nUpdate Notes: Addendum #1 attached.
\nOwner Type: Public …<\/p>\n

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Police Bicycles<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.texasbids.net<\/h3>\n

Bid Date & Time: 04\/12\/17 9:00 AM Owner Solic Number: 1704-006-WL
\nStatus: bidding Report: 7701301
\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
\nScope: Police bicycles. 2017 Trek Police Issue Bike 15.5″. 2017 Trek Police Issue Bike-19.0″. Bontrager Trunk Bag Interchange Deluxe.
\nNotes: Question & Answer End Date Apr 11, 2017 5:00 PM CDT.
\nPlans: From Owner. See attached file.
\nOwner Type: Public
\nBuyer: Travis County, Purchasing
\nAddress: 700 Lavaca, Suite 800 PO Box 1748
\nCity: Austin State: TX Zip\/Postal Code: 78701
\nTEL: 512-854-9700 FAX: 512-854-9185
\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.co.travis.tx.us\/purchasing
\nContact: Wade Laursen
\nContact Title: Purchasing Agent Asst. III …<\/p>\n

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Day 33: What a Difference a Day Makes!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Cyclesome | www.mybikeitlist.com<\/h3>\n


\nBastrop, TX to La Grange, TX (41.57 miles)
\nA good night\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rest coupled with an attitude adjustment makes for a great day of cycling! Clearer cue sheet directions and somewhat better weather couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t hurt either. It was a fantastic day of cycling!!!
\nOur route for today was altered since many of the designated roads were …<\/p>\n

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Put Your Best Wheel Forward; Energy Corridor Bike to Work Day 2017 is May 18th!<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.energycorridor.org<\/h3>\n


\nCalling all fitness enthusiasts and bicyclists, experienced and novice alike \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 The Energy Corridor Bike to Work Day 2017 and Terry Hershey Park gazebo celebration is Thursday, May 18th.
\nIf you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve ever wanted to try bicycling into work, The Energy Corridor District\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 13th annual Bike to Work Day is the time to experience the joys of starting a morning with an invigorating ride instead of a …<\/p>\n

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Tres Amigos Challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Dublin, Granbury, Glen Rose, TX, Sat Jun 10 – Sat Oct 7, 2017
\nIntroducing the Tres Amigos Challenge!
\nThe organizers of the three central Texas rides are a friendly bunch and we wanted to provide that camaraderie for our riders as well.
\nRegistration for the Tres Amigos entitles you to participate in all three rides. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll receive t-shirts and swag from each ride. And when you complete the (nearly isoceles) triangle through Erath, Hood, and Somervell counties you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll earn a special long-sleeved t-shirt to wear when you flaunt your bragging rights.<\/p>\n

The Tour de Agua will be held in Dublin on 6\/10\/17. Ride starts at 8am.
\nThe Blazin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Saddle 75 will be held in Granbury on 8\/5\/17. Ride starts at 7:30am.
\nThe Careflite Paluxy Pedal will be held in Glen Rose on 10\/7\/17. Ride starts at 8:30am.<\/p>\n

Visit the ride websites for information on specific routes and options. Choose your route length for each ride, and t-shirt size, when completing the Tres Amigos online registration. …<\/p>\n

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Cycling team bikes through home race<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Leah Bryce | thewichitan.com<\/h3>\n

The roads throughout campus were closed April 9, the Vuelta Del Viento race. This race featured many university competitors as well as MSU\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cycling team.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 100 percent easier racing at home. Most races in our conference are between six and 12 hours away,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d accounting and finance junior, cyclist Bill Ash said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Being stuck in the van for 20 hours every weekend is probably the most difficult thing about bike racing.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\nCycling races average between …<\/p>\n

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Florida Bound<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Day 28: Bracketville to Camp Wood Texas
\nTuesday April 11, 2017, 50 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 1,523 miles (2,451 km)
\nToday was definitely one away from the dessert as we had trees, green grass, and water in the streams as we headed east and swung north for last 18 miles of the ride.
\nI got up at 6 am so that could share part of my breakfast with Art, Evan, and most importantly John Chelf fro Fort Wirth Texas. While Art and Evan took off without looking over their shoulders John and travelled together, often riding side by side. I found it enjoyable. He 62 to my 64 years. We talked about some of the trips he has been on, most notably his 2025 Adventure Cycling trip from Missoula Montana to Fairbanks Alaska. While I have known about this arduous journey that takes three months to complete I have never really the interest in it. I have done the Banff to Jasper trip with my wife MJ and my son Peter. In …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Day 11: wouldn't it be nice to see a trail here instead of a road? #30DaysOfBiking<\/a> @30daysofbiking<\/a> @WesTrailTX<\/a> #BrownsvilleTexas<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FI6AsEnYWH<\/a><\/p>\n

— Edgar Gaucin \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 (@edgargaucin) April 12, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n