{"id":41456,"date":"2018-05-12T22:41:27","date_gmt":"2018-05-13T03:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=41456"},"modified":"2018-05-12T22:41:27","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T03:41:27","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-12th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/05\/12\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-12th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 12th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Columbus Lions Club Rolling Hills Challenge Bike Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Justus Kay | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Longs creek ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Ed Bustillos | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Chuy Dropped Me!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Francisco Simas | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Bicyclist dies after being struck by SAPD patrol car Friday night on the South Side<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Madalyn Mendoza | zestynews.com<\/h3>\n


\nA man in his 60s is dead after San Antonio Police say he disregarded a traffic sign and rode his bicycle through an intersection on the South Side and was struck by an SAPD cruiser responding to a call.<\/p>\n

A man is dead after San Antonio police say he disregarded a stop sign while riding his bicycle through a South Side intersection and was struck by an SAPD patrol car.<\/p>\n

The Bexar County Examiner’s Office reported Saturday afternoon that David Arredondo, 69, died from blunt force trauma. …<\/p>\n

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Erik Bikes Across America (Southern Tier)<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Erik Soballe | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Navasota to New Waverly: Drive to Houston<\/h3>\n

Thursday May 3, 2018, 44 miles (71 km) – Total so far: 1,832 miles (2,949 km)
\nToday was a short bike through the Sam Houston national forest. It was smooth, flat, and shaded. Got an early start since the plan is to drive to Manvel in the afternoon and spend a day with Kristina’s cousin and her family.
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New Waverly to Shepherd, TX<\/h3>\n

Sunday May 6, 2018, 35 miles (57 km) – Total so far: 1,868 miles (3,006 km)
\nGot a late afternoon start due to the drive from Manvel. It was hot and sunny. In the high 80s, the humidity is …<\/p>\n

Shepherd to Silsbee: More dogs<\/h3>\n

Monday May 7, 2018, 69 miles (110 km) – Total so far: 1,936 miles (3,116 km)
\nRide was fine, more dogs as I entered Silsbee. Nothing else to report.<\/p>\n

Silsbee to Deridder, LA: Welcome to Louisiana<\/h3>\n

Tuesday May 8, 2018, 82 miles (132 km) – Total so far: 2,018 miles (3,248 km)
\nToday’s ride was mostly uneventful. A lot of logging trucks, and very flat ground. It felt great to cover territory at 15-16 mph. I think there were several stretches for 10+ miles without a turn.
\nToday I stopped in Deridder. My wife and I took some time to tour the sights. We went to …<\/p>\n

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