{"id":42118,"date":"2018-06-06T23:38:11","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T04:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=42118"},"modified":"2018-06-06T23:38:11","modified_gmt":"2018-06-07T04:38:11","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-6th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/06\/06\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-6th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest June 6th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

H-GAC Staff Took Bike Month Seriously<\/a><\/h2>\n

bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n


\nH-GAC celebrated National Bike Month by organizing a series of biking events, which encouraged staff to ride bicycles to nearby destinations.<\/p>\n

From Bike to Coffee Day to the flagship Bike to Work Day, staff actively participated, learning tips about biking from some of H-GAC\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s experienced riders. …<\/p>\n

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Physicians offer free helmets at Texas Blueberry Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Donna McCollum | www.ktre.com<\/h3>\n


\nNACOGDOCHES, TX (KTRE) – One of those 275 vendors at the Texas Blueberry Festival will be the Texas Medical Association hard hats for little heads.<\/p>\n

The Nacogdoches-San Augustine County Medical Society, with support from Nacogdoches Medical Center, will be giving away 150 free bicycle helmets. …<\/p>\n

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Love advice at the Filling Station<\/a><\/h2>\n

Remi – Blitz Racing | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Afternoon Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

John Kite | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Intriguing East Dallas restaurant unveils bike-friendly theme and top chef<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Teresa Gubbins | dallas.culturemap.com<\/h3>\n


\nA cool new restaurant that has piqued the interest of its East Dallas neighborhood is ready to throw open the doors. Called Local Traveler, it’s an upscale-casual restaurant serving dinner seven nights a week, that’ll be both bicycle-friendly and chef-driven.<\/p>\n

The restaurant is located at 7522 E. Grand Ave., at the high-profile intersection of Gaston and Grand, next door to The Lot \u00e2\u20ac\u201d with whom it shares ownership. …<\/p>\n

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Two Carroll Alums Bike 4000 Miles For A Worthy Cause<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Ashley Madonna | www.southlakestyle.com<\/h3>\n


\nTwo Southlake Carroll alums are making a difference in the fight against cancer by jumping on their bikes. Lizzey Hill and Grant McFarlin are participating in this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Texas 4000, the longest annual charity bike ride in the world.<\/p>\n

The route stretches for more than 4,000 miles \u00e2\u20ac\u201c running from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska \u00e2\u20ac\u201c and strives to bring University of Texas student leaders together to bring about hope, knowledge and charity for those touched by cancer. …<\/p>\n

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Greater Houston athletic activities listings: June 8-10<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

CYCLING<\/p>\n

Hempstead Melon Trail begins at 8 a.m. Saturday near the Hempstead City Hall. Riders can cruise routes of 23, 27, 41 and 50 miles on the back roads and lightly traveled Farm to Market road area. Visit Houstonbicycleclub.org.<\/p>\n

World Naked Bike Ride starts at Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk St., at 7 p.m. Saturday for its eighth annual event. Riders are raising money to benefit the H-town institution and to make their annual ride for safe cycling. Visit HTX Bike Social on Facebook.<\/p>\n

Sylvan Beach …<\/p>\n

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Video: Bike Riding Safety Tips<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Amberly Hildebrandt | www.myhighplains.com<\/h3>\n

Summertime is the ideal time for kids to ride their bikes. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Wheeler County is making sure kids are riding safely by hosting a Bike Rodeo.<\/p>\n

The Bike Rodeo will be on Friday, June 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Wheeler County Court House, 401 S. Main Street. Youth ages 5 and up are …<\/p>\n

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OUR VOICE: Long ride, worthy cause<\/a><\/h2>\n

seguingazette.com<\/h3>\n

Last Saturday, Seguin once again proved itself to be a community of generous, compassionate citizens by welcoming cyclists from the Texas Brotherhood Ride.<\/p>\n

Composed of first responders, the Texas Brotherhood Ride honors police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel killed in the line of duty. This year, the ride was dedicated in memory of 11 uniformed personnel, including two San Antonio responders. The 27 cyclists started their nearly 800-mile bike ride in Westwego, Louisiana and finished in San Antonio on Sunday. Seguin was their last overnight stop before completing the journey.<\/p>\n

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UPCOMING RIDES<\/a><\/h2>\n

Fort Worth Bicycling Association<\/h3>\n

Bicycles Inc. – Century of the Month
\nSat, June 09, 2018 8:00 AM Bicycles Inc. – Arlington
\nAlvarado Adventure
\nSun, June 10, 2018 8:00 AM Alvarado High School, Alvarado, Tx
\nDill Road Adventure
\nSat, June 16, 2018 8:00 AM Willow Park, Tx
\nBritton Romp
\nSun, June 17, 2018 8:00 AM Sublett and 287, Arlington, Tx
\nRiver View
\nSat, June 23, 2018 8:00 AM Rio Vista High School, Rio Vista TX 76107
\nRide Across Johnson County
\nSun, June 24, 2018 8:00 AM Commerce St, Burleson, Tx ( RR Tracks )
\nBicycles Inc. – Century of the Month
\nSat, July 07, 2018 8:00 AM Bicycles Inc. – Arlington<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Great morning road ride! #myorbea<\/a> #sunandski<\/a> #sunandskilife<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lWjgGEYqis<\/a><\/p>\n

— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) June 6, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n