{"id":39926,"date":"2018-03-20T23:01:02","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T04:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=39926"},"modified":"2018-03-20T23:01:02","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T04:01:02","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-20th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/03\/20\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-20th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest March 20th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bgi0FfOnjor\/<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/news4sanantonio.com\/news\/local\/police-search-for-hit-and-run-driver-who-left-injured-bicyclist-on-roadway\">Police search for hit-and-run driver who left injured bicyclist on roadway<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>news4sanantonio.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-21.sinclairstoryline.com\/resources\/media\/5729fa15-b9b9-4db8-bd65-e97879bc1bc3-large16x9_Nogalitosmvbike.png?resize=986%2C555\" width=\"986\" height=\"555\" \/><br \/>\nSAN ANTONIO \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Police are searching for a driver who kept going after hitting a bicyclist on Sunday night.<\/p>\n<p>The accident happened on Nogalitos Street near Surrey just before 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators say the victim, a man in his 50s, was riding a bicycle when he was &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailytexanonline.com\/2018\/03\/19\/cyclists-be-safe-take-some-lessons-not-just-a-helmet\">Cyclists, be safe: Take some lessons, not just a helmet<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Ryan Young | www.dailytexanonline.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dailytexanonline.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_main_image\/public\/images\/2018\/03\/bikes.png?resize=660%2C530\" width=\"660\" height=\"530\" \/><br \/>\nNow that B-cycle is so popular that they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re running out of bikes, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time to have an earnest conversation about bicycle safety. Learning to ride a bicycle effectively in traffic is crucial to staying safe on busy Austin streets.<\/p>\n<p>Bicycling down a busy street like 24th is intimidating. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s common sense: A motor vehicle weighs thousands of pounds, while a bicycle and its rider weigh, at most, a few hundred. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikemojo.com\/speak\/14-austin-voodoo\/100919-remember-guy.html\">Remember this guy?<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>coopers98 | www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bikemojo.com\/speak\/attachments\/12722d1521471378-remember-guy-29389182_10211412661091649_2314350184080867328_o.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><br \/>\nTexas Flow Squad still out there shredding and always with the biggest grin on his face. He bagged his first podium (3rd) at Camp Eagle 2 weeks ago. He&#8217;s growing up fast!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theeagle.com\/news\/local\/texas-a-m-officials-laud-new-bike-share-program\/article_7d7c833b-3e63-5e25-99ae-48e52612b7c0.html\">Texas A&amp;M officials laud new bike-share program&#8217;s early success<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By STEVE KUHLMANN | www.theeagle.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com\/theeagle.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/9\/3e\/93e6881a-1c50-11e8-8459-5fb792f628fe\/5a964c3928ebf.image.jpg?resize=864%2C638&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"864\" height=\"638\" \/><br \/>\nTexas A&amp;M&#8217;s bike-share program logged nearly 20,000 miles and 25,000 trips in its first two weeks on campus, officials with the university&#8217;s Transportation Services said.<\/p>\n<p>The bikes were free to ride through March 13 as part of a special promotion.<\/p>\n<p>The success has not been without its challenges, as some users have failed to leave bikes in bike racks as requested, with some &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chron.com\/sports\/texas-sports-nation\/article\/Greater-Houston-athletic-activities-listings-12768599.php\">Greater Houston athletic activities listings: March 20<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Terry St. John | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n<p>CYCLING<\/p>\n<p>Seabrook Waffle Ride leaves Market Square Park, 301 Milam St., at 7 a.m. Saturday for an approximate 60-mile round trip. Visit HTX Bike Social on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>Bike for Little Heroes, a BP MS 150 recommended ride, begins at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Waller High School Football Stadium, 20735 Stokes Rd. The 16-, 32-, 50- and 66-mile route ride honors children and younger siblings of veterans. Each child will receive a personalized TREK or specialized bike of their choice and color. Visit bikebarn.com.<\/p>\n<p>BCO Graffiti Art &amp; Bike Ride begins at Market Square Park at 1 p.m. Sunday for a ride around the city visiting outlaw and street art. A preview of some of the art is available at gulfcoastgraffiti.com. The three-and-a-half hour ride ends up at Niko Niko\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in the square for food and refreshments. Contact info@bayoucityoutdoors.com.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bullardnews.com\/stories\/hundreds-race-to-bullard-for-beauty-and-the-beast-event,122829\">Hundreds race to Bullard for Beauty and the Beast event<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Micah McCartney | www.bullardnews.com<\/h3>\n<p>Bicycling enthusiasts, ranging from novices to experienced riders, were gathered together to take on the challenges of a number of courses during the 30th annual Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour Saturday, March 17, at Bullard High School, hosted by Tyler Bicycle Club.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We were so excited to have the Beauty and the Beast races in Bullard this year,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Damon Hopkins, event coordinator. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We were fortunate to partner with both Bullard Independent School District and the City of Bullard, and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re very thankful to Bullard ISD Superintendent Todd Schneider and City Manager Jay Abercrombie for allowing us to come in and have a great event. The weather turned out to be perfect today; it was probably the best weather for a bicycle race you could ever have.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">First time on pop since November and they choose to combine the A and B riders. <\/p>\n<p>My legs are toast. My core is sore, and I just ate an entire packet of turkey bacon. <\/p>\n<p>Intervals are good for the soul.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sarahkamien\/status\/976286136694812672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2018<\/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\">RT athlete Andy Newton dialing in his TT position on his <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATCTriShop?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ATCTriShop<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cervelo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cervelo<\/a> P5 at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HOLLANDRACERS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HOLLANDRACERS<\/a> Bike Night <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COTA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@COTA<\/a> track this evening! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rothetraining?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rothetraining<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cota?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cota<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oEf08SyKkL\">pic.twitter.com\/oEf08SyKkL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/976274724731924480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2018<\/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\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamspecialized?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@iamspecialized<\/a> Shiv met <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Audi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Audi<\/a> R8 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COTA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@COTA<\/a> this afternoon. Still waiting on final results \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u2030\u00f0\u0178\u008f\u0081\u00f0\u0178\u201d\u00a5. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iamspecialized?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#iamspecialized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AudiR8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AudiR8<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hJ5eaNWv0t\">pic.twitter.com\/hJ5eaNWv0t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/976277312122449920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2018<\/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\">It&#39;s Track Tuesday! Bike Night #2 here <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COTA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@COTA<\/a> \u00f0\u0178\u008f\u0081! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cota?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cota<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OnebE75MML\">pic.twitter.com\/OnebE75MML<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/976241182538952706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 20, 2018<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GettinBackIntoTheGroove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GettinBackIntoTheGroove<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sunandskilife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sunandskilife<\/a> Check out my ride on Strava.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sR87f21Avo\">https:\/\/t.co\/sR87f21Avo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TFUGJWddvd\">pic.twitter.com\/TFUGJWddvd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanPaoli\/status\/976262561548177408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2018<\/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\">For those of you who ride bikes down South to get out of town, take a look at this survey by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austintexasgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@austintexasgov<\/a> . Takes 5min to fill out. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikeaustin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikeaustin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LmU8ZenJDw\">https:\/\/t.co\/LmU8ZenJDw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/976177958682611714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 20, 2018<\/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\">We heard the UNT Outdoor Pursuits Center is hosting a free workshop for basic bicycle repair tips. Learn how to change a bike tire, get hands on practice with other tire maintenance and learn how to degrease and re-lubricate your bike! Don&#39;t forget your bike or your friends. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/j2xkkCt9Gv\">pic.twitter.com\/j2xkkCt9Gv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; I Bike UNT (@IBikeUNT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IBikeUNT\/status\/976211106409611265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 20, 2018<\/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\">The Blue Planet, the Green Earth..,Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s celebrate Earth Day! March 24th. Ditch your car, get on your bikes, and join us on helping keep our community clean. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeTheWoodlands?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeTheWoodlands<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MAYisBikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MAYisBikeMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NationalBikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NationalBikeMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheWoodlands?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TheWoodlands<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FamilyFun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FamilyFun<\/a> Details <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kKjQQIiHYN\">https:\/\/t.co\/kKjQQIiHYN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ShUf2aVlj8\">pic.twitter.com\/ShUf2aVlj8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike The Woodlands (@BikeWoodlands) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeWoodlands\/status\/976111532026286081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 20, 2018<\/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\">Look forward to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bayougreenwayday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bayougreenwayday<\/a> NEXT weekend! FREE outdoor festival hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houparksboard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HOUParksBoard<\/a>! Fun run free food, outdoor fun and more! Featuring live music! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HoustonKids?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HoustonKids<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8QQrUW63c1\">https:\/\/t.co\/8QQrUW63c1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pKlkLH8FvP\">pic.twitter.com\/pKlkLH8FvP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jill (@JillBJarvis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JillBJarvis\/status\/976121304087760896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 20, 2018<\/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\">Week 2 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PureAustinTri?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@pureaustintri<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@drivewayseries<\/a> presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Intelligentsia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Intelligentsia<\/a> &#8211; Food Trucks this\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mwccjeyr33\">https:\/\/t.co\/mwccjeyr33<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries\/status\/976054919466766336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 20, 2018<\/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>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bgi0FfOnjor\/ Police search for hit-and-run driver who left injured bicyclist on roadway news4sanantonio.com SAN ANTONIO \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Police are searching for a driver who kept going after hitting a bicyclist on Sunday night. 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