{"id":37203,"date":"2017-10-04T23:38:35","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T04:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=37203"},"modified":"2017-10-04T23:38:35","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T04:38:35","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-4th-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2017\/10\/04\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-4th-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest October 4th 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fourth annual Park to Port bike ride is this Saturday<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Rebecca Hazen | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n


\nHermann Park’s fourth annual Park to Port 20-mile round-trip bike ride will be this Saturday, Oct. 7.
\nThe event was originally created in 2014 as a part of Hermann Park’s centennial campaign.
\n“2014 also happened to be the Port of Houston’s centennial year and the Houston Parks Board were in the early phases of building out the Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative, so it was a perfect time for us all to come together to plan an event that celebrated the Park, the Bayou Greenway trails and the Port,” said Hermann Park Conservatory President Doreen Stoller. “It …<\/p>\n

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Bicyclist without lights or reflective vest struck and killed in Vidor<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Peter Eliopoulos | kfdm.com<\/h3>\n


\nVidor \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A 65-year-old man riding a bicycle with no lights and no reflective vest was struck and killed by a driver at about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday on South FM 105 near the Masonic Lodge in Vidor, according to information Police Chief Rod Carroll provided to KFDM reporter Peter Eliopoulos in a live report at 10 p.m..
\nA new ordinance took effect October 1 in Vidor making it a violation to ride a …<\/p>\n

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E15142 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trial<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid Date & Time: 10\/25\/17 2:00 PM Prebid: 10\/17\/17 9:30 AM
\nSolicitation Title: E15142 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trial
\nOwner Solic Number: E15142 Status: bidding Report: 8097347
\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Nueces Location: Corpus Christ
\nScope: Construction of 3200 LF of asphalt trail; nstall a total of 4 timber kiosks with concrete pad; install new trail guide signs along new trail;
\nNotes: Previous price paid: $310000.00. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on October 17, 2017 Tuesday at 9:30 AM at City Hall Building, Third Floor,Parks and Recreation Smart Board Conference Room, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.
\nThis project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.This solicitation has some or all federal funding, additional requirements may apply. …<\/p>\n

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MTB Race at Flat Rock Ranch this Sunday!!<\/a><\/h2>\n

MoustacheRide | www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

Wanted to invite you all out to an upcoming race this weekend the 7th and 8th of October!
\nCategories for all age groups and skill levels. All inclusive race entry includes parking and entry to the ranch! Sponsored by CHUMBA USA and Karbach Brewing, racing, beer and food!
\nTrail marathon run on Saturday and\/or an MTB XC race on Sunday. Categories for MTB or …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/GWCChuck\/status\/915755922764550145<\/p>\n

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Are any of our parents & kiddos headed up to Belton for the Gritty Teeth races this weekend (part of the South by CX Series)?<\/p>\n

— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 4, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n