{"id":41208,"date":"2018-05-05T23:16:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-06T04:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=41208"},"modified":"2018-05-05T23:16:14","modified_gmt":"2018-05-06T04:16:14","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-5th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/05\/05\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-5th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 5th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Children get safety tips during Kids Bike Rodeo in The Woodlands<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Patricia Dillon | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n


\nSanny Rivera, with Texas Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hospital The Woodlands, ensures that Luke Gryder\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s helmet is the right size and fits securely during helmet fittings at the Kids Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 5.<\/p>\n

Wheels weaved in and out of miniature traffic cones as a dozen children rode their bicycles through the obstacle course set up at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands on Saturday for the Kids Bike Rodeo. …<\/p>\n

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TXDOT Texas State Map with Traffic Counts *<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

This is a link to the TX Department of Transportation online Planning Map for the state of Texas.
\nThe map features data “layers,” one of which is Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) count, which shows the average number of vehicles per day on a given road.<\/p>\n

This can be a quick way to identify low\/high traffic route options. …<\/p>\n

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Bicycle World Block Party<\/a><\/h2>\n

wacoheartoftexas.com<\/h3>\n

May 12 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Free
\nCome see our new home at 112 Mary Avenue! We will be throwing one heck of a party including giveaways, vendors, demos, games, food trucks, beverages and live entertainment all day long. You will have the opportunity to shop the best bike brands in the world and talk to our amazing staff members in our new state of the art shop.<\/p>\n

Live music by Los Roachez and Superband ATX.<\/p>\n

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Dick’s Sporting Goods – Bicycle Technician in Brownsville, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

workintexas.jobs<\/h3>\n

Bicycle Technician
\nCreate a world-class customer experience by providing passionate customer service and selling through customer engagement, specifically (but not limited to) our Bike Department
\nUphold company standards for merchandise presentation of the best apparel and equipment brands in sporting goods
\nDemonstrate ability to genuinely interact with customers to show passion, knowledge, dedication, and commitment in their sport or activity
\nPromote company programs including warranty sales, Scorecard (loyalty program), private-label credit cards, and other seasonal promotions
\nAchieve sales goals through selling bikes and related merchandise
\nBike building, repair and service
\nAs business needs arise, other tasks may become necessary
\nSuccess Profile:<\/p>\n

Flexible availability \u00e2\u20ac\u201c including nights, weekend, and holidays
\nAbility to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast paced environment
\nPassion for Bikes …<\/p>\n

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Riding Along The Rio Grande<\/a><\/h2>\n

By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Pharr To San Benito: WS Host Richard Cavin<\/h3>\n

Saturday May 5, 2018, 36 miles (58 km) – Total so far: 619 miles (996 km)
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\nRiding was a pleasure today with almost no wind for the first 30 miles. First thing when we arrived at Richard \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcs house was to ask about the fund raising ride over the Padre Island bridge scheduled for tomorrow. Turns out Richard was planning on participating and drove us right over to register in Brownsville. …Super cool the way this is all falling into place. …<\/p>\n

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It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lit: Project brings long-awaited improvements to Shoal Creek Trail<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Caleb Pritchard | www.austinmonitor.com<\/h3>\n


\nIt took nearly 37 years, but the Shoal Creek Trail Gap Project is finally complete.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the Public Works Department lifted the barricades on the short section of the trail that traces the creek on its bend from West Fifth Street to West Avenue.<\/p>\n

It allows hikers and bikers to easily traverse the section for the first time since a deadly flood washed it out on Memorial Day in 1981. …<\/p>\n

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Door Key Road<\/a><\/h2>\n

Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n

San Angelo, Texas
\nMay 5, 2018
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\nReady to ride on a nice crisp (by West Texas standards) morning are: Carlos, Ron, Rick (hidden), Brian, and David. …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Great day to wrap up a 200 mile week. https:\/\/t.co\/IdHIrFwPdE<\/a> #strava<\/a><\/p>\n

— Kirk Teske (@KirkTeske) May 5, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n