{"id":43481,"date":"2018-08-02T23:02:19","date_gmt":"2018-08-03T04:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=43481"},"modified":"2018-08-02T23:02:19","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T04:02:19","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-2nd-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/08\/02\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-2nd-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest August 2nd 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Marine remembers the fallen<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Matt McGovern | www.centexproud.com<\/h3>\n


\nCOPPERAS COVE, Texas – Former Marine Sean Royal checks the brakes on his bike, the air in the tires and ensures his seat is at the right height. But most importantly, he checks his precious cargo – the American Flag and a photo of someone who lost her life too soon.<\/p>\n

Royal is now a teacher for Copperas Cove ISD, and will be the first cyclist to carry a flag for Flags4Fallen, a voluntary organization recruiting 5k,10k, half marathon and marathon runners to carry …<\/p>\n

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Day 3: gravel, two trail systems, bae stop, slushy stop, hike n bike.<\/a><\/h2>\n

Justin Martin | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Stage 3: Canyon Lake Morning Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Martha Morin | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Easy 10<\/a><\/h2>\n

Corey Ray | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Lost Creek on a beautiful cool morning<\/a><\/h2>\n

Andrew Callan | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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NPRN<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brandon Maddox | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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NPR North<\/a><\/h2>\n

Omar Lateef | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Wednesday with Cyclones<\/a><\/h2>\n

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Open<\/a><\/h2>\n

Amber Smolik | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Catalina<\/a><\/h2>\n

Philip Shama | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Teen transported to hospital after running into truck<\/a><\/h2>\n

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


\nA 13-year-old male on a bicycle was involved in a major crash on Thursday afternoon. Odessa police reported a silver Dodge Ram was traveling east in the 1000 block of East Murphy Street while the …<\/p>\n

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The Build 50 Challenge Interactive Map<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeHouston.org<\/h3>\n

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HOUSTON SANS CAR (05 Aug 2018)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Houston Bicycle Club | houstonbicycleclub.wildapricot.org<\/h3>\n

When
\n05 Aug 2018 8:00 AM
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\nStude Park on Usner St. near Michaux St.
\nThis is an informal, leader led ride, at a leisurely pace (Ride speed: 11 to 14 mph ) for those who want to see parts of Houston and many of its special places by bike. We’ll be starting at 8:00 so we can finish before it gets too hot. The rest stop will be at one of the city’s independent coffee houses, so if you like coffee, and want to ride through some interesting neighborhoods, this is the ride for you. Total distance is between 20 and 25 miles.<\/p>\n

Come out and enjoy the company and the sights of the city. The ride starts at Stude Park on Usener St. near Michaux St. The nearest large cross streets are White Oak and Studemont.<\/p>\n

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Greater Houston athletic activities listings: Aug. 3-5<\/a><\/h2>\n

Terry St. John | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n


\nA listing at athletic activities this weekend around the greater Houston area this weekend:.<\/p>\n

CYCLING<\/p>\n

Aaliyah Night Light Vibe on Friday night explores some of Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hidden spots while listening to a collection of hits by Aaliyah Dana Haughton, singer, actress and model credited with redefining contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Riders leave Third Ward Tours, 2301 Elgin St., at 7:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. Saturday, Let’s Do This Houston presents Drakes\/Scorpion Night Light Vibe. Visit Let’s Do This Houston on Facebook.<\/p>\n

Houston Bicycle Museum\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s First Saturday Market is open from 10 a.m. until …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Update regarding trail events: First; To better align with MTB standards across the board Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 50 plus cat 1 and women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cat 1 will race the cat 2 distance which is 2 laps 22ish miles. All other cats and age… https:\/\/t.co\/CESlCSdg96<\/a><\/p>\n

— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) August 3, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n