{"id":41659,"date":"2018-05-19T22:52:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-20T03:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=41659"},"modified":"2018-05-19T22:52:30","modified_gmt":"2018-05-20T03:52:30","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-19th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/05\/19\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-19th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 19th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bi9uKnIBGTW\/?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\/Bi9uKnIBGTW\/?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\/Bi9uKnIBGTW\/?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<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1582618544\">Real ale with my pops, Scott and other old guys!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Chris Craigo- Blitz Racing | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/kOAQuNbl33-yr0_UlCns-QkpF1xw2xJuDWvGPMLfSjE-1539x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1597&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1597\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1582009193\">BSS Saturday Morning Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Neal McCoy | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/IJE7Hw7sWqZxO_39pM0sl-OJZWQyzN6va9uXyt0lsT4-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1582386707\">42 miles to the gas station!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Brian Cho | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/AS2fUFw_DCEha9x3uF87usvEgvsrkGHq2-AOeypzpGQ-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/EsNTeGC77NlUMjjwEXbpo3VExuPDPVw-wvqi89KQLS8-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1582750900\">Texas Heat , Hills &amp; Gravel on 40 psi<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>J. Ramsey | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/3tszS5UbaUwX6NPmzHb6Qm9eN1lCQkCZdA0lO2zRK28-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1582267452\">Great ride with my brothers\/sisters in green! Until next time.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Greg Gregory | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/djy8erFL8Q-y6hOaUtmEFtSEIivzK3hzd_lj6uA8sGg-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/the-cyclist-who-won-when-she-stopped-racing-1526727660\">The Cyclist Who Won When She Stopped Racing<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Jen Murphy | www.wsj.com<\/h3>\n<p>Medals and finish times drive some athletes. Deb Matz finds more satisfaction in her path to the starting line. Ms. Matz, 57, was one spot away from the podium in three events at the 2017 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153My reflection afterwards was that the event itself isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t what motivates me,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she says. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I love the training much more than actually competing.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p>So Ms. Matz, a hair stylist based in Plano, Texas, has decided to step away from track racing. She says she completed 80% of her race training alone. She missed &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/guides\/houston\/conroe-montgomery\/features\/community-events\/weekend-to-do-list\/2018\/05\/18\/band-touring-america-to-break-guinness-world-record-stops-in-lake-conroe-7-things-to-do-in-conroe-and-montgomery-this-weekend-may-18-20\/\">7 things to do in Conroe and Montgomery this weekend, May 18-20<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Kelly Schafler | communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Grand opening of locally-owned bike shop<br \/>\nMay 19<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Owner Gary Rogers hosts the grand opening of his bicycle shop, Race Ready Repair Custom Bicycle Shop, on Saturday. The grand opening features raffle prize drawings every hour and complementary beer. The shop, which operates within Conroe Coffee, sells Salsa, Surly, All-City and Orbea brand bikes, as well as offers repairs and custom builds. At this time, the services are by appointment only. 4 p.m. Free (admission). Inside Conroe Coffee, 206 N. Main St., Conroe. 936-443-3835. www.racereadyrepair.com &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshallindependent.com\/news\/local-news\/2018\/05\/area-bike-safety-events-are-next-week\/\">Area bike safety events are next week<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>DEB GAU | www.marshallindependent.com<\/h3>\n<p>MARSHALL \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A warm spring day is the perfect time to go for a bike ride \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also the perfect time to make sure you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re riding safely. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s where local bike safety events come in. Marshall\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s annual Bicycle Safety Extravaganza is coming up on Monday afternoon at the Marshall Area YMCA. In Walnut Grove, a bike safety rodeo will also be held on Wednesday at Walnut Grove Elementary. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garlandtx.gov\/news\/displaynews.asp?NewsID=1596&amp;TargetID=23\">May is National Bike Month<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.garlandtx.gov<\/h3>\n<p>he Garland City Council proclaimed May as National Bike Month at its May 15 meeting. (See bike trail map at bottom of page.)<\/p>\n<p>For more than a century, the bicycle has been a utilitarian, economical, environmentally sound and effective means of personal transportation, recreation and fitness. The City of Garland encourages the use of bicycles as a means of transportation and recognizes bicyclists as legitimate roadway users entitled to legal and responsible use of all public roadway facilities in Texas except &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.texasbids.net\/bid-opportunities\/2018\/05\/19\/8656509-Construction-of-Bay-Area-Hike-and-Bike-Trail-Segment-1-Phase-1-.html\">Bid on Construction of Bay Area Hike and Bike Trail Segment 1 (Phase 1) in Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.texasbids.net<\/h3>\n<p>Prebid: 05\/29\/18 9:00 AM<br \/>\nSolicitation Title: Construction of Bay Area Hike and Bike Trail Segment 1 (Phase 1)<br \/>\nOwner Solic Number: 18\/0154 Status: bidding Report: 8656509<br \/>\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Harris Location: Houston<br \/>\nEst. Low Value: $3,700,000 Est. High Value: $3,700,000<br \/>\nScope: Construction of bay area hike and bike trail segment.<br \/>\nNotes: There will be a PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE on May 29, 2018, 9:00 a.m. CST in the conference room of the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 1001 Preston, Suite #670, Houston, TX 77002. The deadline for submission of questions relating to this CSP is June 1, 2018, no later than 12:00 p.m. CST.This project has a &#8220;prevailing wage&#8221; requirement.<br \/>\nPlans: From CivCast USA \/ Amtek Information Service, Inc., 4001 Sherwood Lane, PO Box 692303, Houston, Texas, 77092, 281-376-4577, See attached file.<br \/>\nOutside Link: &#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\">SOS 21 miles rode hard for 10,7 with a younger rider ,then he broke down at 7,great day for a ride .<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; jerald roll (@grandpajerald) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grandpajerald\/status\/998030377351634944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 20, 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\">After I return from beautiful Fargo, ND; The\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pboVf8cVYH\">https:\/\/t.co\/pboVf8cVYH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; markpurnell (@ispeakforyou) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ispeakforyou\/status\/998013125520584704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 20, 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\">And they are off on the first led mission tour this morning!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikemonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikemonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikeshare?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikeshare<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/swellfie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#swellfie<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pNGTnNfOsp\">pic.twitter.com\/pNGTnNfOsp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SABikeShare\/status\/997868701373300737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">Another happy 5.5 owner getting ready for next level riding! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mtb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mtb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/yeticycles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#yeticycles<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/jointhetribe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#jointhetribe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VxsZ7qMVBI\">https:\/\/t.co\/VxsZ7qMVBI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZciFmzP1rH\">pic.twitter.com\/ZciFmzP1rH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/997875210635358215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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 hope to see you tomorrow morning. Wheels down at 8 AM.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qB8LTDJpxB\">https:\/\/t.co\/qB8LTDJpxB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Tp7UAl7aFe\">pic.twitter.com\/Tp7UAl7aFe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/997883086678515712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">Bob keeping that podium streak alive!  Claiming a silver medal at State Time Trial Championship!  Well done Bob! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/trainhard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#trainhard<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/madduckracingfamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#madduckracingfamily<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/madduckcoaching?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#madduckcoaching<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6VKNKVHbHC\">https:\/\/t.co\/6VKNKVHbHC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n5d0JqOYot\">pic.twitter.com\/n5d0JqOYot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/997890306128384000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">This wall matches my bike \u00f0\u0178\u008d\u00ad <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/c09SsfZlBn\">pic.twitter.com\/c09SsfZlBn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fudgelump\/status\/997911199344922625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">Boom! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@stefanrothe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JustinDStanley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@justindstanley<\/a> go 1-2 in today&#39;s Texas State P\/1 State Time Trial Championships with Brady Reed (U23 Devo) in 3rd. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elbowzracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elbowzracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OCPj1PN3NE\">pic.twitter.com\/OCPj1PN3NE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/997948151603613704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">Long ride time &#8211; dreaming of the pool later on to cool off. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/InOBbfr8jA\">pic.twitter.com\/InOBbfr8jA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dillon TenBrink (@DillTen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DillTen\/status\/997836215872380928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\/Repost?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Repost<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BuildSAGreen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@buildsagreen<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 62 bike stations and over 2 million miles traveled, @swellcyclesa has helped to offset almost 2 million Lbs of CO2 and helped encourage our community to be healthier! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AirQuality?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AirQuality<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Fitness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Fitness<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bikes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bikes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeShare?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeShare<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Emissions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Emissions<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Mobility?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Mobility<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/connectivity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#connectivity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w3wfmZeNcI\">pic.twitter.com\/w3wfmZeNcI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SABikeShare\/status\/997856897037455360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">Bracing for impact. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VCoEXAH9uS\">https:\/\/t.co\/VCoEXAH9uS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cubbie9000\/status\/997865164933423104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">Bicycle Sport Shop Real Ale Brewing Company 80 mile ride start. 500 riders strong. 1400 riders total this morning. BigMouth Announcing doing his thang. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/realaleride?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#realaleride<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/realalebrewing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#realalebrewing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bicyclesportshop?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bicyclesportshop<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bigmouthannouncing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bigmouthannouncing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/e6LkEm5RA7\">https:\/\/t.co\/e6LkEm5RA7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HOLLANDRACERS\/status\/997827208759664641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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\">One week away &#8211; Early packet pick up &amp; registration in Fort Worth &amp; Arlington today. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/honeytour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#honeytour<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/texas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#texas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/memorialdayweekend?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#memorialdayweekend<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eP82aXZPMI\">pic.twitter.com\/eP82aXZPMI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Burleson Honey Tour (@honeybiketour) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/honeybiketour\/status\/997809552597938176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 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 Good Karma Ride to the Buddhist Temple &#8211; Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BfpYJWqfmJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/BfpYJWqfmJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We will ride south on White Rock Creek Trail to the Lake at a Social pace of 10-12 mph. 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