{"id":41133,"date":"2018-05-03T23:42:32","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T04:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=41133"},"modified":"2018-05-03T23:42:32","modified_gmt":"2018-05-04T04:42:32","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-3rd-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/05\/03\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-3rd-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 3rd 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BiUDjRrBoRT\/?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; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BiUDjRrBoRT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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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\/BiUDjRrBoRT\/?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 Driveway Series (@drivewayseries)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikemojo.com\/speak\/14-austin-voodoo\/101054-2018-dragon-slayer-registration-opens-may-4th-6pm.html\">2018 Dragon Slayer. Registration opens May 4th at 6pm<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Desert Nomad | www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n<p>A major format change is a staggered start based on the number of laps you sign up for. This will allow more riders to attend. Right now, there is no cap, but that may change to capping each distance category. Details in the flyer.<\/p>\n<p>A change in the way prizes\/swag are awarded will be in that lap finishers will blind-pull a folded index card from other folded cards from a box associated with the lap number (bigger and better prizes for finishing three laps). Your index card will name a specific prize or be a dud with some semi-inspirational quote or something on it. Three lappers will pull from three boxes over the course of their event for &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wacotrib.com\/waco_today_magazine\/an-enduring-passion-bicycle-world-team-director-prepares-for-waco\/article_d4a666d5-50c8-5321-8ad4-de182c012955.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_campaign=user-share\">An enduring passion: Bicycle World team director prepares for Waco marathons<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Ken Sury | www.wacotrib.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\/wacotrib.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/3\/95\/395a5e54-0cab-5f64-ba72-1dd19152fbea\/5aeabfc0bab1b.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C885&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"885\" \/><br \/>\nNatasha Van der Merwe is a world-class triathlete, but she first excelled athletically playing tennis in her native South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Merwe became a top-ranked junior player who turned professional after high school. At 18, she moved to Germany and traveled playing the sport until she moved to the United States at age 21.<\/p>\n<p>She coached at the prestigious John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels and later &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khou.com\/video\/news\/local\/cyclists-rice-university-students-to-rally-for-better-safety-after-womans-death\/285-8115523\">Video: Cyclists, Rice University students to rally for better safety after woman&#8217;s death<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.khou.com<\/h3>\n<p>Some Rice University students and faculty members will join the cycling community Thursday morning to call for better bike safety on Houston streets.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chron.com\/news\/houston-texas\/houston\/article\/Rice-community-pushes-for-change-at-site-of-two-12884612.php\">Rice community pushes for change at site of two fatal bike crashes<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Samantha Ketterer | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/73\/07\/30\/15496743\/3\/920x920.jpg?resize=920%2C575&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"920\" height=\"575\" \/><br \/>\nBikeHouston, Rice University students, faculty, and staff, and members of the community gathered for a demonstration at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Main Street Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Houston. A woman was fatally struck by a dump truck at the intersection last week.<\/p>\n<p>A car turning onto Main swung in front of a pack of Rice University students who had just stepped out into the street, protected by a green pedestrian crossing light.<\/p>\n<p>They weren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t hit but still scrambled back onto the sidewalk, shouting a chorus of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Heys!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and raising their arms in &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/guides\/houston\/the-woodlands\/features\/community-events\/weekend-to-do-list\/2018\/05\/02\/public-art-bike-ride-cinco-de-mayo-festival-six-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-this-weekend-may-4-6\/\">Public art bike ride, Cinco de Mayo festival: Six things to do in The Woodlands this weekend, May 4-6<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Abigail Loop | communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/c4c5h4b3jv11qq3kf399hf3c-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bike-1078x516.jpg?resize=1078%2C516&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1078\" height=\"516\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230; 3. May 5: Youth Bicycle Skills 123<\/p>\n<p>This program, hosted by The Woodlands Township, consists of bike stations that teach children better bike-handling skills. Children ages 5-12 may register for the program. Parents must be present. 3-5 p.m. $10. Lakeside Park, 5001 S. Alden Bridge Drive, The Woodlands. https:\/\/apm.activecommunities.com\/wcscparksandrec\/Home &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chron.com\/news\/houston-texas\/texas\/article\/Longview-student-ISD-Gregg-County-sheriffs-bike-12884271.php\">Texas student who walked one hour to and from school receives bike from sheriff&#8217;s office<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By William Axford | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/73\/07\/14\/15495970\/3\/920x920.jpg?resize=752%2C920&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"752\" height=\"920\" \/><br \/>\nJoseph Alvarado, a student with Longview ISD in northeast Texas, received a bike from the Gregg County Sheriff&#8217;s Office after deputies learned he walked one hour to school and one hour home from school.<\/p>\n<p>A northeast Texas student who walked one hour to school and one hour home every school day will have an easier commute thanks to the Gregg County Sheriff&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph Alvarado, a student with Longview ISD, got a new bike from the sheriff&#8217;s office after deputies discovered he walked a &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmagazine.com\/frontburner\/2018\/05\/dallas-needs-to-build-for-bikes\/\">Dallas Needs To Build for Bikes<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>BY ALEX MACON | www.dmagazine.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-22-at-2.28.54-PM.png?resize=703%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"703\" height=\"469\" \/><br \/>\nOne of the oft-noted ironies of Dallas becoming the de facto bike share capital of the U.S. is the fact that, traditionally, the city has not been hospitable to anything on two wheels. In fact, a positive side effect of the bike share boom\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthe National Association of City Transportation Officials estimates a 25 percent increase in bike share trips taken in the U.S. in 2017\u00e2\u20ac\u201dis an increased awareness that many cities lack suitable infrastructure for bicycles. Just look &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleymorningstar.com\/coastal_current\/news\/pedaling-all-the-way-to-padre\/article_86219f54-4eef-11e8-b5b7-cf4b9cfc250e.html\">Pedaling all the way to Padre<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.valleymorningstar.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/valleymorningstar.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/7b\/d7b2ac58-4ef1-11e8-b229-e70ea2e5299c\/5aeb3d9528ce0.image.jpg?resize=1100%2C729&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1100\" height=\"729\" \/><br \/>\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s quite a spectacle when hundreds of bicycles cross the Queen Isabella Causeway as the final stretch of the 30-mile bike race called Pedal to Padre, set for Sunday, May 6.<\/p>\n<p>The annual event draws about 1,500 riders and is in its 22nd year.<\/p>\n<p>As always, the mission is to have a fun, safe and &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BiVWFzMBN1f\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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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\/BiVWFzMBN1f\/?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 Dirt Side Sisters (@dirtsidesisters)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=542658\">Riding Along The Rio Grande<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h3>La Joya to Mission TX: Overnight in Sharyland<\/h3>\n<p>Thursday May 3, 2018, 15 miles (24 km) &#8211; Total so far: 563 miles (906 km)<br \/>\nSharyland , TX was a town started by Mr. Shary , a large land owner and later philanthropist who built schools and gave back to the community in many ways. His town has been absorbed by the larger town of Mission, but his name is on the road signs, schools, community gateways and all over the place. Our B&amp; B host, Joseph gave us a first rate tour of the surrounding towns this afternoon. Thank you Joseph, I really enjoyed seeing the changes and growth to this area through &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/fitness.blog.austin360.com\/2018\/05\/03\/new-section-of-shoal-creek-hike-and-bike-trail-opens-near-downtown\/\">New section of Shoal Creek Hike-and-Bike Trail opens near downtown<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cmga360fitness.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/05\/2018-05-02-shoal-creek-improv-pov-looking-west.jpg?resize=1200%2C900\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><br \/>\nA section of the Shoal Creek hike-and-bike trail near downtown that has been closed for nearly three years reopened this week.<\/p>\n<p>The $4.6-million Shoal Creek Gap Project closed a missing link in the route between the bank on the west side of Shoal Creek and the existing trail. The project included relocation of water and wastewater lines, bank stabilization, trail lighting and &#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\">2 TEAMMATES NEEDED!  Local Legend Outfitters needs 2 Male Geared MTB Riders to fill in on their LARGE TEAM.  Word on the street is that you&#39;ll get a jersey &amp; t-shirt from them.  email info@24hoursinthecanyon.org &amp; we&#39;ll put you in touch.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; 24 in the Canyon (@24inthecanyon) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/24inthecanyon\/status\/992169307000922112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">What a powerful story from a fellow @BPMS150 rider and MS warrior! Local caterer opens up about life with MS <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CbhCoMSsFn\">https:\/\/t.co\/CbhCoMSsFn<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/abc13houston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ABC13Houston<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MS150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MS150<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/multiplesclerosis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#multiplesclerosis<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MSexercise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MSexercise<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lisadoggettmd\/status\/992175268109389825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">I posted a new video to Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jKsEuhUDtm\">https:\/\/t.co\/jKsEuhUDtm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingRacingGroup\/status\/992185009548156933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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=\"ht\" dir=\"ltr\">Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s p123 Final lap! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/c5DN8p8ZCM\">https:\/\/t.co\/c5DN8p8ZCM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingRacingGroup\/status\/992205902261379072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 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\">Let&#39;s Pedal through May together &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dQoVF1x75D\">https:\/\/t.co\/dQoVF1x75D<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SABikeShare\/status\/992207174762934272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 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\">Join the Shoal Creek Conservancy and partners Bike Austin for a special Bike Tour of Shoal Creek. All ages and all biking abilities are welcome and encouraged to join us! The bike ride will take&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XI58lzWzEE\">https:\/\/t.co\/XI58lzWzEE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrangeBikeP\/status\/992207865212481536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 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\">Gold sprints. \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YNUGDSx7ur\">pic.twitter.com\/YNUGDSx7ur<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonCM\/status\/992208560510701575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 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\">Support the crit series &#8211; they support Alkek!  And support the vendors who support the series.  They help make track racing in Houston possible. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ztkaciyVKL\">https:\/\/t.co\/ztkaciyVKL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlkekVelodrome\/status\/992208863591043077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 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\">Demonstrators rally for cyclists&#39; safety near Rice University <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TqLjmLidjI\">https:\/\/t.co\/TqLjmLidjI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/kprc2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#kprc2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HouNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HouNews<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bwJXl1It9U\">pic.twitter.com\/bwJXl1It9U<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KPRC2\/status\/992222307069431809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 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\">Good to be back <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@drivewayseries<\/a>. No chance against <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/colinatx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#colinatx<\/a> for the Win tonight. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3xfw9ts5om\">https:\/\/t.co\/3xfw9ts5om<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Strava?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Strava<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LYUmGUzvks\">pic.twitter.com\/LYUmGUzvks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/992231219504041986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 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\">DYK: May is National <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a>? If you plan to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMcAllen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMcAllen<\/a>, snap photos and tag us. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NationalBikeChallenge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NationalBikeChallenge<\/a> Bike to work day is May 18th! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BSZqXzgGRP\">pic.twitter.com\/BSZqXzgGRP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Metro McAllen (@MetroMcAllen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MetroMcAllen\/status\/991745749854642178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Give our East Central HS Ride a try. You will not be disappointed! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kftv8ajdv5\">https:\/\/t.co\/kftv8ajdv5<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FwkZObnJbu\">pic.twitter.com\/FwkZObnJbu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/992086908686618625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Check out our May newsletter for some awesome bikeable events in Fort Worth. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pKy678Hdw2\">https:\/\/t.co\/pKy678Hdw2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KIvZXWJVTa\">pic.twitter.com\/KIvZXWJVTa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing\/status\/992086916521586688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Want to take a spring trip on a bike? Grab an Austin bike map here to see up-to-date information about available routes in the city! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N1Njj9vDiW\">https:\/\/t.co\/N1Njj9vDiW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXMetroBike\/status\/992102766175838210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Are you registered? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/honeytour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#honeytour<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MemorialDayWeekend?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MemorialDayWeekend<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cyclingtexas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cyclingtexas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x5dOdFGDzE\">pic.twitter.com\/x5dOdFGDzE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Burleson Honey Tour (@honeybiketour) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/honeybiketour\/status\/992106643784720384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Make plans to join us for CoTA Bike Night! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OHI5bbzfB8\">https:\/\/t.co\/OHI5bbzfB8<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2Sjv6loWkP\">pic.twitter.com\/2Sjv6loWkP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/992106774252740608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Still time to register <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xR9Y2BQOW9\">https:\/\/t.co\/xR9Y2BQOW9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EPCyclists\/status\/992113281295966209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">I posted a new video to Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L9uMnDZtej\">https:\/\/t.co\/L9uMnDZtej<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingRacingGroup\/status\/992128319620616192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">New section of Shoal Creek Hike-and-Bike Trail opens near downtown <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vx580ag2fW\">https:\/\/t.co\/vx580ag2fW<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qmbJhVM78P\">pic.twitter.com\/qmbJhVM78P<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Austin 360 (@austin360) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austin360\/status\/992129849941725184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Summer is the perfect time to ride, but not if you forget to take your bicycle home with you. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UNT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DontForgetYourBike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DontForgetYourBike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lbRsnpnlPk\">pic.twitter.com\/lbRsnpnlPk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; I Bike UNT (@IBikeUNT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IBikeUNT\/status\/992134254598459392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Swoad scores some birthday podium time .. great way to turn 17! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/crit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#crit<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/road?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#road<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/happybirthday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#happybirthday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Zx2fuhtGdj\">https:\/\/t.co\/Zx2fuhtGdj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N3eHI41zlb\">pic.twitter.com\/N3eHI41zlb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/992036031754067968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Great to see you this morning <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayorAdler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MayorAdler<\/a> for Day 2 of the Texas Trails &amp; Active Transportation conference. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTexas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeTexas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikemonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikemonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TTAT2018?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TTAT2018<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gTqHwgj2nA\">pic.twitter.com\/gTqHwgj2nA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike UT (@bikeut) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeut\/status\/992040863168647168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Meet us at Bullis Park on Saturday! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qXuzc4RBqK\">https:\/\/t.co\/qXuzc4RBqK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bdYPc08hcj\">pic.twitter.com\/bdYPc08hcj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/992041096657108992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RiceUniversity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RiceUniversity<\/a> students and concerned community members are gathering this morning at the dangerous intersection of Main and Sunset to raise awareness about pedestrian and cyclist safety <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ghostbikeorg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ghostbikeorg<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeHouston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/callforaction?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#callforaction<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cyclistsafety?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cyclistsafety<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hCITEX6HcP\">pic.twitter.com\/hCITEX6HcP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rice University GSA (@RiceGSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RiceGSA\/status\/992032144099893248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">I do not understand how the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cyclist?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cyclist<\/a> killed by a dump truck near <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RiceUniversity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RiceUniversity<\/a>  could be considered at fault for the accident because she happened to be present in the roadway, writes Kim Elphingstone of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Houston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Houston<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nesBzndAxK\">https:\/\/t.co\/nesBzndAxK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeHouston<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Chronicle Opinion (@ChronOpinion) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChronOpinion\/status\/992041345035497472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Our university is at the center of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most-traveled trails!  Last weekend, I participated in the grand opening of the White Oak to Buffalo Bayou trail right next to our campus w\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SylvesterTurner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SylvesterTurner<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Karla4Houston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Karla4Houston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RodneyEllis<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houparksboard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@houparksboard<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/repalvarado145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepAlvarado145<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7QMwKuppAG\">pic.twitter.com\/7QMwKuppAG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; UHDPresident (@UHDPresident) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UHDPresident\/status\/992043987316994050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/tbt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tbt<\/a> to 2017 Bike to Work Day with yoga in the park! To register for this year&#39;s BTWD click the link -&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5XAw1mvFUc\">https:\/\/t.co\/5XAw1mvFUc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XdSsjQRMEG\">pic.twitter.com\/XdSsjQRMEG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBikePlan\/status\/992046043779956736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Protesters call for improvements at problematic intersection near <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RiceUniversity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RiceUniversity<\/a> after second cycling fatality <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bikehouston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikes<\/a> @HPMNews887 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPubMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonPubMedia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z0vgMF4Kl7\">pic.twitter.com\/z0vgMF4Kl7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gail_HPM\/status\/992046810922397696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Scenes from this morning&#39;s protest near <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RiceUniversity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RiceUniversity<\/a> where activists are calling for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike<\/a> improvements after second <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> fatality <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeHouston<\/a> @HPMNews887 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPubMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonPubMedia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n0Mk2Nj8ew\">pic.twitter.com\/n0Mk2Nj8ew<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gail_HPM\/status\/992047226112368642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">May is Bike Month! We know there are plenty of cyclists out there in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/houston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#houston<\/a>! There are plenty of reasons to bike, from exercise to commuting, what is your reason to ride? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikemonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikemonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qKUXk3I011\">pic.twitter.com\/qKUXk3I011<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; gohealthyhtx (@GoHealthyHTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GoHealthyHTX\/status\/992060205327319040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Get the latest on what&#39;s up with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/dockless?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#dockless<\/a> mobility in Austin, which employers are signed up for the Mobility Challenge, and more in this week&#39;s Let&#39;s Go News: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PzblNZHIg6\">https:\/\/t.co\/PzblNZHIg6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Movability (@Movability) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Movability\/status\/991992036084600832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Cyrus to lead DB1 weekly ride for Chris! (May 05, 2018 07:30AM)<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pbaDB1\/status\/992020109878349824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">New kit day. New glasses day.  Found my hoop earring day.  Loving the day,\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n7KfyPZ1eb\">https:\/\/t.co\/n7KfyPZ1eb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Catherine Moore (@Pigtailracer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pigtailracer\/status\/992021882533765120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 3, 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 The 2018 Dragon Slayer &#8211; Georgetown, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7BXEUir8qk\">https:\/\/t.co\/7BXEUir8qk<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YgyMetvkDZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/YgyMetvkDZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>DESCRIPTION: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the Texas version of Leadville, only harder\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. 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