{"id":41708,"date":"2018-05-21T23:37:48","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T04:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=41708"},"modified":"2018-05-21T23:37:48","modified_gmt":"2018-05-22T04:37:48","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-21st-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/05\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-21st-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 21st 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleymorningstar.com\/news\/local_news\/a-veteran-s-journey-local-man-bikes-more-than-miles\/article_0f9b0eac-5ca9-11e8-bc77-cba4379388a5.html\">A veteran\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Journey: Local man bikes more than 500 miles for PTSD awareness<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By ALEXIS AGUIRRE | 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\/a6\/da64656c-5ca8-11e8-b93a-abc545910945\/5b023fec4c05b.image.jpg?resize=720%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" \/><br \/>\nHARLINGEN \u00e2\u20ac\u201d As the sun beats down on his face, drying up his skin and giving him sunburn, Joseph De la Garza just views this as a sacrifice he has to make to get the word out.<\/p>\n<p>Staying in bed and breakfasts, hotels and camp grounds, De la Garza is on a mission to bring awareness to mental health in the military and break the stigma around PTSD through a very long bike ride. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BjCyLGLhpHO\/?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\/BjCyLGLhpHO\/?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:\/\/chasingwatts.com\/activities\/calendar\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n<p>Hey there! Here are some upcoming rides this week&#8230;<br \/>\nTuesday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)<br \/>\nTuesday, May 22, 2018 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Tues Night Smackdown<br \/>\nTuesday, May 22, 2018 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Handlebar Cyclery TNW<br \/>\nTuesday, May 22, 2018 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>SUGAR LAND WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORLDS<br \/>\nWednesday, May 23, 2018 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Bear Creek Crit<br \/>\nWednesday, May 23, 2018 @ 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Thursday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)<br \/>\nThursday, May 24, 2018 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Thurs Night Smackdown<br \/>\nThursday, May 24, 2018 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Alkek Championship Series<br \/>\nFriday, May 25, 2018 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Road Group Ride: Pearland Cycling Club<br \/>\nSaturday, May 26, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Blue Agave Cycling Ride @ Society Cycle Works<br \/>\nSaturday, May 26, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sugar Cycles Shop Ride<br \/>\nSaturday, May 26, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Cool Cat 45 Miler<br \/>\nSaturday, May 26, 2018 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Barn &#8211; Champions<br \/>\nSunday, May 27, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikereg.com\/pacegroup\">Hotter&#8217;N Hell Hundred Pace Group<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.bikereg.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/d36gb93zszu20a.cloudfront.net\/BR\/VirtualImages\/EventLogos\/11111.png?resize=531%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"531\" height=\"200\" \/><br \/>\nThe Official Pace Group<\/p>\n<p>The Hotter&#8217;N Hell Hundred Pace Group is the premier VIP Experience for Hotter\u00e2\u20ac\u2122n Hell.<\/p>\n<p>You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll start first, in front of the crowd. At the finish, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll relax in air conditioned comfort at the Finish Line Lounge. Additionally, riders receive a special edition jersey and professional level support throughout the ride.<\/p>\n<p>Ever wondered what it&#8217;s like to be a team leader in the Tour de France peloton? This is your opportunity to experience the royal treatment like Contador, Froome, or Cavendish!<\/p>\n<p>Join us for our 7th year as we ride a controlled pace to help you break the coveted 5-hour mark. To help you in your quest, you will have a premier starting spot, support vehicles, and a team of experienced coaches and elite racers leading the way &#8211; your own personal domestiques! &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/stefan-rothe.blogspot.com\/2018\/05\/2018-texas-state-time-trial.html\">2018 Texas State Time Trial Championships<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Stefan Rothe | stefan-rothe.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n<p>After not having competed in the TX State Time Trial Championships for 5 years I decided early last week to give it a shot and join my teammate (and defending champion) Justin Stanley in trying to keep the Time Trial title within the team. The last time I did the TT Champs was back in 2013 when now-retired Kiwi pro &amp; ex-teammate Logan Hutchings beat me pretty handily for the title in Lytle, TX on a similar course like this past weekend in Hempstead, TX.<\/p>\n<p>With stage &amp; TT-only races races becoming extinct in Texas and most bigger US races only &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.localhubbc.com\/2018\/05\/20\/6-pack-trail\/\">6-PACK TRAIL<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by LocalHub | www.localhubbc.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.localhubbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6packtrail.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><br \/>\nThe craft brewery scene is Dallas is on fire. There are so many breweries concentrated in a part of Dallas, the area has been nicknamed the Brewery District. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s become a destination for locals and tourists alike. While you could walk or drive to these breweries, the best way is by bike.<\/p>\n<p>The 6-Pack Trail, established in 2017, offers people a guided bike cruise to 6 craft breweries. On your way to those breweries, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll ride along the Trinity River and see a unique part of Dallas that includes a view of the famous downtown skyline. The ride is 9.5 miles and includes stops at &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-journal.com\/news\/longview-transit-land-deal-maude-cobb-parking-lot-work-on\/article_b96286be-5d2f-11e8-b14c-a31d7e662581.html\">Longview Transit land deal, Maude Cobb parking lot work on city&#8217;s plate<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Jimmy Daniell Isaac | www.news-journal.com<\/h3>\n<p>A $285,000 price for land needed to continue Longview Multimodal Transportation Center expansion is among several items before the Longview City Council this week.<\/p>\n<p>Council members also might hire a contractor to rehab the south parking lot of Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in a project that might affect some scheduling and events. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230; Among the council\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s final actions Thursday will be a public hearing about the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Members could adopt the plan after the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan serves as a guide for planning bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements throughout the Longview area and recommends ways to improve the safety, accessibility and mobility of people biking and walking. The plan proposes a comprehensive network of trails, sidewalks and bikeways and recommends public policies, projects and programs to facilitate implementation.<\/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\">Rain or shine. Monday night ride abides. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qBU6Faa6EF\">pic.twitter.com\/qBU6Faa6EF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/beagleracing\/status\/998724798514630657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 22, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Zamastil\/status\/998724807129812992<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">My countdown for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeTheBricks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeTheBricks<\/a> has begun, question is will I survive the work week before the countdown is over?<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jesus (@SrCampy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SrCampy\/status\/998757465452875776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 22, 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 Chris Tolley&#39;s race-video from his Win at last week&#39;s P123 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DrivewaySeries<\/a> race here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5RwmiZ2tMb\">https:\/\/t.co\/5RwmiZ2tMb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elbowzracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elbowzracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/drivewayseries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#drivewayseries<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wattagebazooka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wattagebazooka<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/998587977667399684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">Bike Month is still going on! Ride away, y\u00e2\u20ac\u2122all! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/25Gpl3snrR\">https:\/\/t.co\/25Gpl3snrR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXMetroBike\/status\/998610323677605889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">Thank you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rideforreading?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rideforreading<\/a>, for letting be part of this epic delivery to Columbus Elementary, Columbus, NM<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GeoBetty?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GeoBetty<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/velopaso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@velopaso<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T778C4MY0w\">pic.twitter.com\/T778C4MY0w<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Hombre &#8211; STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sbwhite\/status\/998614486998282240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">Fort Worth Critical Mass is this Friday. Come out and ride with us! \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u201a\u00ef\u00b8\u008f\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u20ac\u00ef\u00b8\u008f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yRvl9VJTFd\">https:\/\/t.co\/yRvl9VJTFd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeFriendlyFW\/status\/998627812167815168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">For the Love of Austin Biking: Participate in the City\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Love to Ride Austin Biking Challenge throughout May. Register today for the chance to win prizes and help support the outdoor experience in Austin at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dk0OMzuJZa\">https:\/\/t.co\/dk0OMzuJZa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DP0ZjjBNzh\">pic.twitter.com\/DP0ZjjBNzh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; City of Austin (@austintexasgov) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austintexasgov\/status\/998629551260553224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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&#39;re hiring a full-time Development and Outreach Manager to assist with fundraising, community outreach, and strategic planning. Bike transit is gaining momentum\u00e2\u20ac\u201care you ready to help lead the revolution? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dDD0lHB9cH\">https:\/\/t.co\/dDD0lHB9cH<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UdppGq1kle\">pic.twitter.com\/UdppGq1kle<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/998636045188194305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">Dockless bikes and scooters starting back up again in Austin. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ravenambers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ravenambers<\/a> reporting today as the city is creating new parking zones to prevent scattered bikes like what&#39;s happened in Dallas. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N2ccfbA7F2\">https:\/\/t.co\/N2ccfbA7F2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Adam Hammons (@AdamH_TxDOT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamH_TxDOT\/status\/998605410394394624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">Did you bike to work on Friday? We&#39;re proud that Fort Worth is more bikeable than most other cities in North Texas! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SCWDmgC91M\">https:\/\/t.co\/SCWDmgC91M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing\/status\/998656704584867841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">City of Garland Earth Day Celebration. Living Healthy Neighborhoods Class that will encourage residents to start walking, biking and being more active in their neighborhoods. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2GdoTlEexe\">pic.twitter.com\/2GdoTlEexe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VBikes (@VBikesTech) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VBikesTech\/status\/998563526955413507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">Walk &amp; Bike Night<br \/>Wednesday @ 5PM-7PM<br \/>Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, Texas 78204<br \/>Come out to hear about active transportation initiatives and resources in the Alamo Area. Also we&#39;ll be hearing concerns from all those who attend.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uvh7kpba9u\">https:\/\/t.co\/uvh7kpba9u<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NMgH7ubbGJ\">pic.twitter.com\/NMgH7ubbGJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeSanAntonio\/status\/998552963323957248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">You want gravel? We&#39;ve got some gravel for you! Marked routes from 200 to 35 miles, finish under the moonlight for BBQ, cold drinks and party time!<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CF6SoCtxJP\">https:\/\/t.co\/CF6SoCtxJP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fj9nDKkeLM\">https:\/\/t.co\/Fj9nDKkeLM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/998553613990551552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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 big shout out to all our partners and community members for a successful bike month! You rock for Rolling!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/biketoworkday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#biketoworkday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikeshare?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikeshare<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikemonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikemonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z7t2VyXhuK\">pic.twitter.com\/z7t2VyXhuK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SABikeShare\/status\/998560314437394432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/PilaFett\/status\/998172718859280384<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A veteran\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Journey: Local man bikes more than 500 miles for PTSD awareness By ALEXIS AGUIRRE | www.valleymorningstar.com HARLINGEN \u00e2\u20ac\u201d As the sun beats down on his face, drying up his skin and giving him sunburn, Joseph De la Garza <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/05\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-21st-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-41708","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-aQI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41708","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=41708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41708\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}