{"id":40248,"date":"2018-04-02T23:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T04:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=40248"},"modified":"2018-04-02T23:00:06","modified_gmt":"2018-04-03T04:00:06","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-2nd-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/04\/02\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-2nd-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest April 2nd 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OrangeBikeProject\/posts\/1776042869083539\" data-width=\"552\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BhFd5cCgww9\/?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; 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(Dallas, TX) (Cedars Dallas)<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>dallas.craigslist.org<\/h3>\n<p>Adecco is assisting the latest unicorn technology startup in Cedars Dallas, Texas in their search for a Bicycle Mechanic. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity. As a Bicycle Mechanic you will be required to do maintenance and repair of fleet of bicycles, work independently and with team members, and utilize problem solving and prioritization in a fast paced environment. If you have bicycle mechanic experience, are excited about touching lives, shaping culture, and changing the world then join us in improving the way the world moves! &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix:after { visibility: hidden; display: block; font-size: 0; content: \" \"; clear: both; height: 0; }* html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix, *:first-child+html #meetup_oembed .mu_clearfix { zoom: 1; }#meetup_oembed { background:#eee;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;border-radius:3px;margin:0; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; }#meetup_oembed h3 { font-weight:normal; margin:0 0 10px; padding:0; line-height:26px; font-family:Georgia,Palatino,serif; font-size:24px }#meetup_oembed p { margin: 0 0 10px; padding:0; line-height:16px; }#meetup_oembed img { border:none; margin:0; padding:0; }#meetup_oembed a, #meetup_oembed a:visited, #meetup_oembed a:link { color: #1B76B3; text-decoration: none; cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; }#meetup_oembed a:hover { color: #1B76B3; text-decoration: underline; }#meetup_oembed a.mu_button { font-size:14px; -moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;border-radius:3px;border:2px solid #A7241D;color:white!important;text-decoration:none;background-color: #CA3E47; background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #ca3e47, #a8252e); background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #a8252e), color-stop(1, #ca3e47));disvplay:inline-block;padding:5px 10px; }#meetup_oembed a.mu_button:hover { color: #fff!important; text-decoration: none; }#meetup_oembed .photo { width:50px; height:50px; overflow:hidden;background:#ccc;float:left;margin:0 5px 0 0;text-align:center;padding:1px; }#meetup_oembed .photo img { height:50px }#meetup_oembed .number { font-size:18px; }#meetup_oembed .thing { text-transform: uppercase; color: #555; }<\/style>\n<div id=\"meetup_oembed\" style=\"height:270px\">\n<div style=\"max-height:230px;overflow:hidden\">\n<h3>ARR- Trail work at Spyglass entrance of Barton Creek Greenbelt- Paydirt Eligible<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Thursday, Apr 5, 2018,  5:00 PM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Barton Creek Greenbelt &#8211; Spyglass Entrance<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">1500 Spyglass Road Austin, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">2 Mountain Bikers Went<\/span>           <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:5px 0 10px\" class=\"mu_clearfix\">\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/2\/a\/7\/8\/thumb_174130872.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.meetupstatic.com\/photos\/member\/7\/c\/4\/e\/thumb_73471822.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 What we&#8217;ll do Check back here if the weather turns bad (forecast looks good so far). 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All skill-levels welcome. We&#8217;ll try to organize rides that fit all experience levels. M&#8230;<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 5px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-130\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\">Check out this Meetup Group &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weeklystandard.com\/border-bike-trip-day-21-how-long-to-terlingua\/article\/2012145\">Border Bike Trip, Day 21: How Long to Terlingua?<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By GRANT WISHARD | www.weeklystandard.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.weeklystandard.biz\/cache\/780x438-n_343a4243ce16451b2ce2dda08b98ef28.jpg?resize=780%2C438\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" \/><br \/>\nBig Bend National Park is one of the largest, most biologically diverse parks in the country\u00e2\u20ac\u201dand you&#8217;ve probably never heard of it. Stuck all by its lonesome in the bendy part of southwest Texas, along 118 miles of the Rio Grande river, Big Bend is famously isolated and inaccessible. Out of all the national parks, Big Bend is consistently one of the least visited. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=540090\">California to Florida &#8211; across the USA<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Julian McCarthy | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h3>Day 34: Buescher State Park TX to Rocky Creek Park TX: best campsite of the trip so far<\/h3>\n<p>Sunday April 1, 2018, 104 km (65 miles) &#8211; Total so far: 2,042 km (1,269 miles)<br \/>\nNice sleep in lovely warm temperatures, on top of the sleeping bag much of the night. A few times I heard distant train horns but not enough to wake me, I just happened to be awake.<br \/>\nOnce we had packed up I went to try and find use the wifi at the gatehouse (no good) and had the pleasure of meeting two eastbound cyclists from Australia, Ben and Caroline, on a meandering trip for a few months. All the best.<\/p>\n<p>We headed east over lovely little lanes, and &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Day 35: Rocky Creek Park TX to Richards TX: can things get any better? We get to meet Bubba and be pampered<\/h3>\n<p>Monday April 2, 2018, 94 km (58 miles) &#8211; Total so far: 2,136 km (1,327 miles)<br \/>\nAnother nice early start. Going to bed before 10 means a 6:15 alarm is not an issue. I like to get up and going before the sun and wind are too strong.<br \/>\nPacking up was a pleasure in the cool dawn, overlooking the lake. A lot more humidity in the air as we go east, but still fine without a flysheet.<\/p>\n<p>I left slightly ahead of the other two, aiming &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=540127\">Coast to Coast With Bubba<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Bobby Rone | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h3>Day 31 &#8211; Lagrange, TX to Richards, TX: Historic Texas<\/h3>\n<p>Monday April 2, 2018, 89 miles (143 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,703 miles (2,741 km)<br \/>\nAnother great ride today. The weather was warmer, started in the mid 60&#8217;s and ended about 81, but was still good for riding. Plus, there was a partial cloud cover that kept it nice. We were riding northeast. The winds were out of the south, so we had either a cross wind or a quartering tail wind. The roads were good. The wildflower display was awesome. There were fields of bluebonnets and Indian paint brush the whole way.<br \/>\nThe route was over mostly &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=540149\">Early Spring on the Southern Tier<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Peter Gillott, Julian McCarthy and Poppy Holmes | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h3>Day 35 Somerville Lake to Richards, Texas: With Bubba\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Pampered Pedalers<\/h3>\n<p>Monday April 2, 2018, 58 miles (93 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,844 miles (2,968 km)<br \/>\nIf yesterday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s was the best campsite yet, and it was, then today must rate as our best camping experience.<br \/>\nLast night, we went to sleep to the sound of frogs croaking, today we woke to the sounds of crickets chirruping. The campsite was deserted and the huge lake stretched out before us like a gigantic silver mirror. I was sorry to leave but we expected to do 70 miles today to our next campsite so it meant an early start, aiming to make Navasota for lunch. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?o=1mr&amp;page_id=540124&amp;v=I\">Joe&#8217;s Southern Tier Adventure<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Joe Athas | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h3>Day 49: Del Rio-East of Bracketville<\/h3>\n<p>Sunday April 1, 2018, 48 miles (77 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,457 miles (2,345 km)<br \/>\nEaster Sunday I slept in until 9 or so after going to bed around 10-10:30. I was due for a lot of sleep apparently. I left right after some coffee since I had everything prepared. The morning was overcast and cool which was a good change of pace. I was able to talk to my family having their Easter celebration which was a real treat.<br \/>\nI thought I was making good time so I &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Day 50: Road 334-Wes Cooksey park.: Rough start to a good finish \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\n<p>Monday April 2, 2018, 36 miles (58 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,493 miles (2,403 km)<br \/>\nI slept poorly on road 334 last night. What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s worse is that realized I dropped my riding jacket somewhere between where I camped and Bracketville. I decided to backtrack up to 4 miles before I should turn around again. Sadly I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t find my jacket. I kept moving on a bit discouraged and stopped for some trail mix for breakfast. I was then approached by a boarder patrol officer named Josh. He asked why I was going back and forth, I told him about my missing jacket. I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=540142\">Pacific to Atlantic<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Matthew McCoy | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h3>Van Horn TX to Marfa, TX: 75 miles<\/h3>\n<p>Sunday April 1, 2018<br \/>\nHAPPY EASTER!<br \/>\nThe route today was 75 miles with no services except for a Prada Store, which was closed probably because it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Easter Sunday, but I stopped to do some window shopping anyway. I know the devil wears it , but not many others can afford it.<\/p>\n<p>I got an early start this morning because I heard the route was a long 1% to 2% grade for almost the entire distance and the last thirty miles of road was a very slow and bumpy chip and seal surface, which couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have been good for my bike (or me.) I had a little bit of a &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Marfa, TX to Marathon, TX.: 56 miles<\/h3>\n<p>Monday April 2, 2018<br \/>\nOn my way to Marathon today, I cycled through Alpine, TX which seemed trendy and touristy as the gateway town to Big Bend National Park. Alpine was at the convenient halfway point of my ride today.<br \/>\nI am not going to write about the wind any longer because writing about it can only jinx me.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than staying at a sun-baked and &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>##<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=540132\">The Limo Bikes to Bayous and Beaches<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>By Marilyn Swett | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h3>Oak Thicket Park, Lake Fayette to Columbus, TX: Another beautiful day in the country<\/h3>\n<p>Monday April 2, 2018, 25 miles (40 km) &#8211; Total so far: 445 miles (716 km)<br \/>\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6..\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Susan Polis Schutz<br \/>\nIt was quiet in the campground last night except for the sounds of crickets, a strange whirring noise (cicadas??) and peeping frogs. Bob from the Ramada had shown up at about 11:00 pm to deliver our computer power cable but wouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t accept any money for his time and gas. What a great guy! 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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\/BhF6mT4gkLS\/?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 The Spinistry (@thespinistry)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/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\">Huge thanks to everyone that came to our first ever Bike Friendly Mixer tonight!! Special thanks to Four Corners Brewing Co. for having us, showing us the place, and for the awesome beverages; and to Jonathan Braddick&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HUdNB0EJU5\">https:\/\/t.co\/HUdNB0EJU5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeDFW\/status\/981011903966302208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 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 highly suggest riding your bike to Deep Ellum this weekend. There will be extra bike parking in front of Local Hub. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ridelocal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ridelocal<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2Y3uaAniJw\">https:\/\/t.co\/2Y3uaAniJw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/localhubbicycle\/status\/980988122552029184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/VeronicaILucio\/status\/980997844193640450<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Great looking group from home. Viva Brownsville y viva la bici! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/p5PmRfHww8\">https:\/\/t.co\/p5PmRfHww8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Veronica I Lucio (@VeronicaILucio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VeronicaILucio\/status\/980997973747388416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/AndarooWillis\/status\/980938570918752257<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wedu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wedu<\/a>.team Texas H\u00c5\u00abndred course is unreal. Come explore the Texas Hill Country with us April 14 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZK7pmmzPdk\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZK7pmmzPdk<\/a> <br \/>Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LizKreutz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@lizkreutz<\/a> <br \/>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rideyourbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rideyourbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/texas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#texas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hillcountry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hillcountry<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wedu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wedu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/doepicstuff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#doepicstuff<\/a>  @ Burnet, Texas<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HOLLANDRACERS\/status\/980940502978781189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">EP Cyclists Tuesday Evening Ride!<br \/>Tuesday 4\/3<br \/>Meet Album Park<br \/>Time 5:30pm<br \/>Ride to Ft Bliss (FB Entry Pass is a must)<br \/>Leader: Cat B20 Trevs \/ Albert<br \/>Leader: Cat B18 Diego Ruth Xavier<br \/>Leader: Awesome Cat C TBD<br \/>Ride&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V0wZcxStg1\">https:\/\/t.co\/V0wZcxStg1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EPCyclists\/status\/980951976769925120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">Check out the blog for the latest video of the monthly ride! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g3HWndIrr8\">https:\/\/t.co\/g3HWndIrr8<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xvAoKX2Msb\">pic.twitter.com\/xvAoKX2Msb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonCM\/status\/980811873267470336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">Calling all Texas Cyclocross Project Families! Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s get together and ride the track at Circuit of The Americas! Register by 30 April for $15! Registration opens at 5:45. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll meet at registration at 6:30pm to ride a few laps together &#8211; led by&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AM56A794hY\">https:\/\/t.co\/AM56A794hY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasCXProject\/status\/980806011958317056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">Fr512 50 Shades Of Grey Skinnies | Freeride512 Bike Park, Rocky Hill Ranch: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qJ2zUmSO8K\">https:\/\/t.co\/qJ2zUmSO8K<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; RIDESTOKE (@ridestoke) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ridestoke\/status\/980857132311556097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">Fr512 50 Shades Of Grey Rainbow | Freeride512 Bike Park, Rocky Hill Ranch: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yVCtGokqkS\">https:\/\/t.co\/yVCtGokqkS<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; RIDESTOKE (@ridestoke) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ridestoke\/status\/980857200401887234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">Wildflowers are in full bloom on Brays Bayou Greenway! \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u008d where else have you spotted them? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BayouGreenways?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BayouGreenways<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BayouCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BayouCity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/texaswildflowers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#texaswildflowers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zQRR4fqJR0\">pic.twitter.com\/zQRR4fqJR0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houparksboard\/status\/980871635359199237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">There are only a few days left to register for Learn to Ride bicycle class. The class is on Sunday, April 15, from 2-4 p.m. and is taught by League of American Bicyclist certified instructors. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P53hbg1RAH\">https:\/\/t.co\/P53hbg1RAH<\/a> or email education@bikedfw.org for more information. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H4qq5WNmbK\">pic.twitter.com\/H4qq5WNmbK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; I Bike UNT (@IBikeUNT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IBikeUNT\/status\/980890246253563907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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 Bicycle Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting this Thursday, April 5 at the City Hall Annex Chambers from 2-4pm! Want to know what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s on the agenda? Check out their new webpage! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CqbnxWggoL\">https:\/\/t.co\/CqbnxWggoL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPlanning\/status\/980901273355603968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">Pierce Brosnan bikes on the Lady Bird Lake trail, too!<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8ghQ8onNk4\">https:\/\/t.co\/8ghQ8onNk4<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oTNoXYcoRa\">pic.twitter.com\/oTNoXYcoRa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KXAN News (@KXAN_News) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KXAN_News\/status\/980912786573230083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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 had a little fun on the Trail this weekend for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AprilFoolsDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AprilFoolsDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PCF1KuEIM6\">https:\/\/t.co\/PCF1KuEIM6<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0gWn59s8qO\">pic.twitter.com\/0gWn59s8qO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Katy Trail (@KatyTrail) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KatyTrail\/status\/980925536091430912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">What is your number one training tip for anyone who is riding in the BP MS 150 for the first time?<\/p>\n<p>Here are two recommended rides this weekend to help you train for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BPMS150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BPMS150<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, April 7: Schlumberger Education Exp &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ObibIVTts9\">https:\/\/t.co\/ObibIVTts9<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BQUP1Ibz1G\">https:\/\/t.co\/BQUP1Ibz1G<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pWCReNKFb2\">pic.twitter.com\/pWCReNKFb2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMS150\/status\/980823478415888385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\/Austin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Austin<\/a>, let&#39;s be careful &amp; diligent with these private dockless bike share companies. Let&#39;s make sure we are satisfied with their plans to handle real issues of safety &amp; dumping that are plaguing other cities who have allowed them to operate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeATX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeATX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ATX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ATX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AgJ2jqpcfH\">https:\/\/t.co\/AgJ2jqpcfH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; #BikeATX (@BikeATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeATX\/status\/980828844042149889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 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\">Perfect weather to be biking along Sims Bayou in with Precinct One team in southwest Houston <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houparksboard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@houparksboard<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RodneyEllis<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GqRNyUnL5u\">pic.twitter.com\/GqRNyUnL5u<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amarpmohite\/status\/980174964874776576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 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\">Day 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeToWork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeToWork<\/a> w\/ @dulce_avina! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/30DaysOfBiking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#30DaysOfBiking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gfKomnoTsZ\">pic.twitter.com\/gfKomnoTsZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Edgar Gaucin \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 (@edgargaucin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/edgargaucin\/status\/980789410567467008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h1>New Event 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 Beginners mountain bike ride &#8211; San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9ac69VKvG4\">https:\/\/t.co\/9ac69VKvG4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Slow ride through the trails. an hour out then we boomerang back. 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