{"id":41558,"date":"2018-05-16T23:33:04","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T04:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=41558"},"modified":"2018-05-16T23:33:04","modified_gmt":"2018-05-17T04:33:04","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-16th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/05\/16\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-16th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 16th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=543772\">Riding Along The Rio Grande<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h3>From Orange TX to Lake Arthur, LA: The Bank Hotel<\/h3>\n<p>Wednesday May 16, 2018, 348 miles (560 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,000 miles (1,609 km)<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/pics\/docs\/00\/02\/07\/59\/large\/FA6E25CC-4898-4D23-866D-EB6FD745D7C0.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><br \/>\nWe have ridden 348 miles since my last entry. The part of Louisiana that we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been crossing is all new terrain to me. The roads are flat, inching as close as they dare to the Gulf Coastline without falling into a swamp. The coastline is built of swamps, inlets, miniature peninsulas, waterways, bayous, rivers, rivulets, and canals running parallel to levees. We keep our eyes peeled for alligators sunning themselves on the roadways. So far we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve only seen road kill gators, and we hope things stay that way!<\/p>\n<p>We rode 44 miles today basically without stopping and I wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t even &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/dallas\/news\/2018\/05\/16\/cycling-company-opening-major-regional-campus-in.html?ana=RSS&amp;s=article_search&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_dallas+%28Dallas+Business+Journal%29\">Cycling company opening major regional campus in Plano, plans to hire 400 workers<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Korri Kezar | www.bizjournals.com<\/h3>\n<p>Indoor cycling company Peloton has announced it will open a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153key regional campus\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in Plano\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Legacy Central development, with plans to hire 400 workers over the next few years<\/p>\n<p>The 27,518-square-foot office space will supplement Peloton\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s New York headquarters and be the company\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first member support center outside New York City. It also has a field operations site in Arlington. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeaustin.org\/b2wd-fueling-stations\/\">FUELING STATIONS<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>bikeaustin.org<\/h3>\n<p>IT\u00e2\u20ac\u2122S TIME TO HELP AUSTIN\u00e2\u20ac\u2122S COMMUTERS FUEL UP FOR THEIR RIDES INTO WORK ON B2WD 2018!<\/p>\n<p>Bike Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s partners are hosting over 40 stations and plan to welcome nearly 1,500 bike commuters this year!<\/p>\n<p>Biking to work is: FUN, HEALTHY, GREEN, and SAVES MONEY! People are more likely to ride their bikes for transportation when there is built-in social support. Bike To Work Day Fueling Stations are HIGH ENERGY stops that help keep the momentum going! ,,,<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/cbsaustin.com\/news\/local\/bike-advocates-looking-to-beef-up-bike-parking-requirements-in-austin\">Bike advocates looking to beef up bike parking requirements in Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Adam Hammons | cbsaustin.com<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cbsaustin.com\/embed\/news\/local\/bike-advocates-looking-to-beef-up-bike-parking-requirements-in-austin?external-id=fafca6d160d4409fa8c7c4c1fc851c37\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Bike advocates are working on a resolution that could beef up the city code for bike parking, but some business owners worry this could add another costly hurdle with the city.<\/p>\n<p>In the monthly Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) meeting Tuesday night, members talked about the possibility of changing the city code for bicycle parking. Currently city code does &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/cycling.powweb.com\/captain_blog\/2018\/05\/16\/captains-blog-05-16-2018-changes-for-2018\/\">Captains Blog \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 05\/16\/2018 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Changes for 2018<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Sameer Gokhale | cycling.powweb.com<\/h3>\n<p>There are quite a few changes happening in 2018. The Velo Valero board has spend a lot of time having a lively discussion on the forthcoming changes. Here is a sneak peak at some of the changes.<\/p>\n<p>Team Logo<br \/>\nOne of the biggest change is the team logo. Yes, we are getting a brand new logo! Valero as a company recently refreshed their logo. We were #fueledby this change and came up with a brand new logo of our own. It will be revealed shortly and from what I have seen (feeling jealous now?) its pretty awesome!<\/p>\n<p>Jersey<br \/>\nAnother change is the new team Jersey. The board is throwing everything but the kitchen sink when it comes to ideas for the new &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/austin.culturemap.com\/news\/city-life\/05-16-18-bike-austin-bike-to-work-day-may-18-vendors-locations-guide\/\">Ditch the metal for a pedal with this guide to Austin&#8217;s Bike to Work Day 2018<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Melissa Gaskill | austin.culturemap.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/res.cloudinary.com\/culturemap-com\/image\/upload\/f_auto%2Cq_auto\/ar_4%3A3%2Cc_fill%2Cg_faces%3Acenter%2Cw_1200\/v1524720553\/photos\/273865_original.jpg?resize=1200%2C900\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><br \/>\nBike Austin, the city&#8217;s largest bicycling advocacy and education organization, hosts Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18. Austin is one of only 52 major cities participating in the nationwide event encouraging people to bike to work by giving riders the chance to score free food, drinks, and prizes.<\/p>\n<p>Participants in B2WD have a chance to win a pair of 2018 ACL Music Festival tickets from C3 Presents and can enjoy free passes and shower use at &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/fatcatwebproductions.com\/ThePaper_2014\/md-thenews\/content\/township-hosts-bike-woodlands-day-saturday-may-19-2018\">Township hosts Bike The Woodlands Day on Saturday, May 19, 2018<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>fatcatwebproductions.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fatcatwebproductions.com\/ThePaper_2014\/md-thenews\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/large\/public\/field\/image\/Tbike.jpg?resize=480%2C313\" width=\"480\" height=\"313\" \/><br \/>\nTHE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (May 15, 2018) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c National Bike Month is celebrated across North America in May, and for the sixth consecutive year The Woodlands will be also be celebrating this growing tradition with an abundance of fun events throughout the month for cyclists of all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n<p>The Woodlands Township in partnership with Bike The Woodlands Coalition will be recognizing National Bike Month in May, and has planned more than 40 individual activities and events throughout the month. The highlight &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/sports\/article\/Greater-Houston-athletic-activities-listings-May-12917324.php\">Greater Houston athletic activities listings: May 18-20<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Terry St. John | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h3>\n<p>A look at athletic activities for the weekend of Friday, May 18 to Sunday, May 20 around the greater Houston area<\/p>\n<p>CYCLING<\/p>\n<p>BikeHouston and the City of Houston are partnering to promote riding-to-work day Friday from several starting points. Group rides will have a ride leader to demonstrate how to safely commute to work. Start times depend on locations, and all rides will arrive at Hermann Square no later than 7:30 a.m. for a celebratory ride to downtown. Visit bikehouston.org.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s Do This Houston offers two themed ride events this weekend. At 7:30 p.m. Friday is 90s Hip-Hop and R&amp;B Night Light Vibe, and at 7 p.m. Saturday is J. Cole KOD night. Both rides on Dutch bikes begin at Third Ward Tours, 2301 Elgin St., and stop at various neighborhood hotspots. Visit letsdothishouston on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>BCO Farmer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Market Bike Ride starts at Onion Creek Caf\u00c3\u00a9, 3106 White Oak Dr., at 8 a.m. Saturday to explore Houston farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 markets. The 12- to 15-mile ride lasts about three hours. Contact info@bayoucityoutdoors.com.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/pattersonpersonalinjury.com\/personal-injury\/bicycle-accidents\/\">How to Plan Your Bike Route &#8211; Fort Worth<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>pattersonpersonalinjury.com<\/h3>\n<p>We analyzed every traffic accident over the past 6 years to find out which intersections are the most dangerous in Fort Worth. Using the data, we created a map to help visualize where most of the accidents happened. Click on the image to access the interactive map and filter the accidents by year.<\/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>8 AM start: Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;font-size:16px\">Tuesday, May 22, 2018,  8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Govalle Park<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\">5200 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span style=\"color:#4F8A10;font-size:16px;\">4 Austin Cyclists 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\/c\/7\/c\/f\/thumb_277371151.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\/4\/f\/1\/c\/thumb_98180252.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\/1\/9\/1\/e\/thumb_275466430.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px\">We&#8217;re riding out at 8 AM for summer!  A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailhead at Govalle Park to the Abrupt End and return. Round trip is about 20 miles. The trail is paved for the entire distance, with a 1\/2 mile hill on the outbound. We&#8217;ll regroup at the top of the hill on the outbound a&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Austin-Cycling-Meetup\/events\/250863636\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mu_button\"><strong>Check out this Meetup &rarr;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chron.com\/news\/houston-texas\/houston\/article\/Houston-cyclists-ride-in-silence-to-honor-raise-12921128.php\">Houston cyclists ride in silence to honor, raise awareness for those who&#8217;ve died<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.chron.com<\/h3>\n<p>https:\/\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/73\/30\/44\/15567109\/3\/920&#215;920.jpg<br \/>\nArea cyclist ride down Sunset during a 10-mile route on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Houston. Over 100 local riders were joining other cyclists worldwide in the &#8220;Ride of Silence&#8221; to bring attention to those who have died while riding their bicycles on local roads.<\/p>\n<p>BikeHouston joined cyclists worldwide for a slow-paced, silent ride Wednesday night in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. &#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\">This race isn&#39;t going to happen unless people\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PuVg42NKhn\">https:\/\/t.co\/PuVg42NKhn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeSanAntonio\/status\/996940361804197890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 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\/RideofSilence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideofSilence<\/a> McAllen, Texas \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2tY4njVwnv\">pic.twitter.com\/2tY4njVwnv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Edgar Gaucin \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 (@edgargaucin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/edgargaucin\/status\/996942005065453569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 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 Ride of Silence happened this evening, and our fellow cyclists that have been injured and killed while cycling on the roadways were honored, here locally, and all across the globe. We love&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rKc2IethCF\">https:\/\/t.co\/rKc2IethCF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeDFW\/status\/996948245082492928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 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\">Free peddle power, Tacos and Coffee! Ride to work day is Friday! Bike Austin <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HTsLd5JTXc\">https:\/\/t.co\/HTsLd5JTXc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrangeBikeP\/status\/996954249950097414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 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\">Results posted! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Oz1G84n3i8\">https:\/\/t.co\/Oz1G84n3i8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingRacingGroup\/status\/996959331085103104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 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\">Congrats to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ameless_F?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Ameless_F<\/a> for her 4.0 GPA this Spring semester at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/midwesternstate?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MidwesternState<\/a> <br \/>Emphasizing both the student and athlete in student athlete <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MSUCyclingTeam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MSUCyclingTeam<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shipleysuzanne1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@shipleysuzanne1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/teOBVuRZGi\">pic.twitter.com\/teOBVuRZGi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/996961925366984704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 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\">Cyclists gathering for tonight&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideofSilence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideofSilence<\/a> at Houston City Hall to remember riders who have been killed or injured on the streets @HPMNews887 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPubMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonPubMedia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PIF5CRxjVr\">pic.twitter.com\/PIF5CRxjVr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gail_HPM\/status\/996897098984493056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">Cyclists gather for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideofSilence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideofSilence<\/a> through the streets of Houston <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\/Xk7VFTvIff\">pic.twitter.com\/Xk7VFTvIff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gail_HPM\/status\/996897918073344000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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> cyclist Mary Natoli calls bike crashes in Houston &quot;a public safety crisis&quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideofSilence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideofSilence<\/a> @HPMNews887 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPubMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonPubMedia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nRvbSCsR7v\">pic.twitter.com\/nRvbSCsR7v<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gail_HPM\/status\/996898840157523968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">Cyclists depart for tonight&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideofSilence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideofSilence<\/a> in Houston. The route will take them past two <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ghostbikes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ghostbikes<\/a>, for Chelsea Norman and Sudipta Roy @HPMNews887 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPubMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonPubMedia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n1A2aiA9ii\">pic.twitter.com\/n1A2aiA9ii<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gail_HPM\/status\/996912086025424896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 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 had her and she caught me with 4 laps to go. <\/p>\n<p>But despite all that, 1st place bought me a beer and then proceeded to pour it down my jersey. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StillWinning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StillWinning<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AMD7QFmg5w\">pic.twitter.com\/AMD7QFmg5w<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sarahkamien\/status\/996932384493899778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 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\">Please remember our Ride for Reading event this Friday.  They are always fun events! See you at 7:30. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ztogud3lIC\">https:\/\/t.co\/ztogud3lIC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; GeoBetty (@GeoBetty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GeoBetty\/status\/996826743720693760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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 day out pedaling around circles <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COTA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@COTA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HOLLANDRACING?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hollandracing<\/a> Bike Night! <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:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/racetrack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#racetrack<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/turnleft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#turnleft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hollandracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hollandracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/motogp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#motogp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/formula1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#formula1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/speed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#speed<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FnkxbhrfVw\">pic.twitter.com\/FnkxbhrfVw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/996794187688357891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">VBikes can be found in major parks in Irving TX. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KV4HlyMH2x\">pic.twitter.com\/KV4HlyMH2x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VBikes (@VBikesTech) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VBikesTech\/status\/996837592321679361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">Save the date!!!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RCUZK1eqli\">pic.twitter.com\/RCUZK1eqli<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/996849373555384320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">Commute downtown by bicycle? Well you deserve a\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nWpxMKeF1S\">https:\/\/t.co\/nWpxMKeF1S<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeSanAntonio\/status\/996854441620930561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">If you&#39;re not riding with Rebel Betties Weekly Skills Ride you&#39;re missing out! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aaBZXJZ8Ik\">https:\/\/t.co\/aaBZXJZ8Ik<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BIKEWORLDsatx\/status\/996858410653044736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">Celebra el Dia de ir al Trababjo en Bicicleta \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Viernes, Mayo 18, 7 am \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 10 am. La ruta comienza y termina en el City Hall, 901 Bagby. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v7MRa8anAj\">https:\/\/t.co\/v7MRa8anAj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RBu06X17cV\">pic.twitter.com\/RBu06X17cV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPlanning\/status\/996861138473283587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">Please join us on Saturday for our Latte Ride! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/21U7GJ2G0e\">https:\/\/t.co\/21U7GJ2G0e<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DOPx0Kkqpr\">pic.twitter.com\/DOPx0Kkqpr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/996752277468798976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">BTW Day \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 Festivities will kick off at 7:00 AM with opening remarks and safety tips. The bicycle ride will start at 7:20 AM. Activities will take place in Hermann Square during and after the ride. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UZVvNRldbR\">https:\/\/t.co\/UZVvNRldbR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YdBvldnJxR\">https:\/\/t.co\/YdBvldnJxR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPlanning\/status\/996752372746596352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">San Saba is looking forward to our visit! They are really going that extra mile for you guys. Tent camping details should be available shortly.<\/p>\n<p>This is gravel like it should be. Really cool sights along the&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bKYGK07yNC\">https:\/\/t.co\/bKYGK07yNC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/996742799348436992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">Rode with a big group of Veterans tonight. My heart rate was way too high :\/<br \/>At least my FTP increased from 205 &#8211; 215 \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u00ad\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u00ad\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u00ad\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2\u00f0\u0178\u2018\u008d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tmxH9kITZD\">pic.twitter.com\/tmxH9kITZD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fudgelump\/status\/996608248290652160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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 Spinistry &amp; Bicycles Inc for Pedal to the\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IppYrKyRPn\">https:\/\/t.co\/IppYrKyRPn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bicycles_inc\/status\/996611479171366912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">Have you ever heard of an energizer station before? These are pop up areas along work routes with breakfast, water, coffee, bike help &amp; info used to get you to work safe and hydrated. See you on a bike SA! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Z3WiWT7B7b\">pic.twitter.com\/Z3WiWT7B7b<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SABikeShare\/status\/996722534526709761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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 out this weekend and grind some gravel with Pedal Against PTSD <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PWSXnS13He\">https:\/\/t.co\/PWSXnS13He<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/localhubbicycle\/status\/996724505363079169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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>Riding Along The Rio Grande By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com From Orange TX to Lake Arthur, LA: The Bank Hotel Wednesday May 16, 2018, 348 miles (560 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,000 miles (1,609 km) We have ridden 348 <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/05\/16\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-16th-2018\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[5301],"class_list":["post-41558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news","tag-texas-bicycling-news-digest"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-aOi","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41558","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41558"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41558\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41558"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41558"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}