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Captains Blog \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 05\/02\/2017 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Rides Galore<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Sameer Gokhale | cycling.powweb.com<\/h3>\n


\nBullis County Park ride
\nVelo Valero kicked off its training rides in style from the Bullis County Park on 29th April. Other than a bit of humidity, a bit of head wind and some small hills, everything was perfect. We had a good turn out for the lunch at Specht\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Store after the ride. If someone got a cheeseburger instead of a pulled pork burger, you can blame me for …<\/p>\n

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Biking for the Environment<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Teens4Green | www.eventbrite.com<\/h3>\n

Sat, May 13, 2017
\n3:00 PM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 5:00 PM CDT
\nLOCATION: Environmental Services Offices
\n6616 Walnut Street
\nFrisco, TX 75033
\nWant to decrease your carbon footprint and improve your health? Join Teens4Green as guest speaker Seth Williams introduces the basics of biking as a means of alternative transportation to improve environmental quality!
\nSeth Williams has been an avid cyclist for over 20 years. He has experience racing in many cycling disciplines. Seth is passionate about bike commuting and cycle advocacy for …<\/p>\n

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City of Laredo Wants You to Jump on a Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.kgns.tv<\/h3>\n


\nLAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – For the next 30 days, the city is encouraging the community to hop on a bike!
\nMayor Pete Saenz was on the steps of City Hall Monday morning to proclaim May as National Bike Month.
\nThe city has several events planned for the month, including a ride of silence.
\nWe spoke with Laredo PD Officer Juan Rodriguez on why riding a bike is important to him.: “[It] Keeps us healthy, keeps us moving especially. Kids. We want kids to …<\/p>\n

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Commissioners support sidewalk, bike path projects<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Brian Bethel | www.reporternews.com<\/h3>\n

Taylor County Commissioners passed a resolution of support Tuesday for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program project that could garner funds for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects.
\nThe Texas Department of Transportation has announced a call for projects, with an estimated $52 million available statewide in a four-year program. May 22nd is the deadline for applications.
\nThe same request for a …<\/p>\n

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City council recognizes May as ‘Sherman Bike Month’<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Abbie Maynard | www.kxii.com<\/h3>\n