{"id":44482,"date":"2018-09-04T23:57:58","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T04:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=44482"},"modified":"2018-09-04T23:57:58","modified_gmt":"2018-09-05T04:57:58","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-4th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/09\/04\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-4th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest September 4th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntdaily.com\/new-shipment-of-free-u-locks-to-arrive-by-the-end-of-october\/\">New shipment of free U-locks to arrive by the end of October<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Jacqueline Guerrero | www.ntdaily.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ntdaily.com\/wp-uploads\/2018\/09\/42546122610_011850b5bd_z-copy-copy.jpg?resize=585%2C353&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"585\" height=\"353\" \/><br \/>\nThe UNT police department partnered with the We Mean Green Fund to issue out free U-locks \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a solid lock in the shape of a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153u,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d that retails for $45 each \u00e2\u20ac\u201d to UNT students with a valid university-issued ID. There are currently no U-locks currently available due to high on-campus demand.<\/p>\n<p>The next shipment of 400 U-locks is set to be delivered within the next 60 days from the manufacturer in China. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" ><p>      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bikehouston\/comments\/9cuutq\/weekend_ride_bike_and_improv_show_for_a_good_cause\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">Weekend Ride: Bike and Improv Show! For a Good Cause<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bikehouston\/\">bikehouston<\/a>    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.redditmedia.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" ><p>      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bikehouston\/comments\/9cv6o0\/42_miles_cycling_white_oak_bayou_trailbuffalo\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">42 Miles Cycling White Oak Bayou Trail\/Buffalo Bayou &#8211; Most at 8X speed to keep it less boring &#8211; Links to various parts in the description.<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bikehouston\/\">bikehouston<\/a>    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.redditmedia.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownsvilleherald.com\/news\/local\/cameron-county-da-s-office-to-review-fatal-bicycle-crash\/article_1104c8a6-b05e-11e8-99c1-d37dbab33b45.html\">Cameron County DA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Office to review fatal bicycle crash investigation<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Mark Reagan | www.brownsvilleherald.com<\/h3>\n<p>The Texas Department of Safety will prepare and submit its investigation to the Cameron County District Attorney\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Office into a fatal accident in Harlingen that left a Brownsville bicyclist dead.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The case is still under investigation,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d DPS Spokesman Lt. Johnny Hernandez said Tuesday. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1820128935\">Haardvarks!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Nate Eguia | 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\/t4Y8iv5YLcxK0AlOIc_VNk1TiFx9jborB6D4T62sVzk-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1820150273\">Full of head wind and rain. Great day for a raining ride with Project Hero Ft Hood Group.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Jeff Moser. | 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\/nj93ZxWlLGW6xWxNVg6oVthR7trSMDoEPHnSM68l9wg-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehouston.org\/2018\/09\/04\/houston-police-department-demonstrate-safe-passing\/\">Video: Houston Police Department Demonstrate Safe Passing<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n<p>The Houston Police department led a demonstration of the radar equipment used to ticket violators of the Safe Passing Ordinance. Media outlets got to ride in the vehicles moving past the officer on a bike to better understand what 3 feet (6 feet with a commercial vehicle) looks and feels like.<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BfoR1woVKT\">https:\/\/t.co\/BfoR1woVKT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All riders,! Street, trail, cruiser, racer, recumbents, single speed, multi-speeds, all invited! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BfoR1woVKT\">https:\/\/t.co\/BfoR1woVKT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeCedars\/status\/1037157582467735552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 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\/DPDBikeSgt\/status\/1037106139773759489<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If you&#39;re new here, welcome! Here&#39;s your guide to all things Houston. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V7niYA4lob\">https:\/\/t.co\/V7niYA4lob<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BrjjZkJ3Id\">pic.twitter.com\/BrjjZkJ3Id<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houstonia Magazine (@HoustoniaMag) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustoniaMag\/status\/1037113336079560704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\/DPDBikeSgt\/status\/1036376928834473986<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Now that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a couple!  Yeti 5.5 and 4.5, now it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time to play! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/yeticycles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#yeticycles<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mtb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mtb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/coupletherapy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#coupletherapy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OgRa7LS1gi\">https:\/\/t.co\/OgRa7LS1gi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VumxF3Uq6v\">pic.twitter.com\/VumxF3Uq6v<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1036937630741659648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">Week 26 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iLAhmUCMzM\">https:\/\/t.co\/iLAhmUCMzM<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@drivewayseries<\/a> presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Intelligentsia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Intelligentsia<\/a> is also the last Ladies Night of 2018! Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sheetzioperform?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Sheetzioperform<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/atxwolfpack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@atxwolfpack<\/a> for their support this season!\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lsDbujCo1s\">https:\/\/t.co\/lsDbujCo1s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries\/status\/1036950376581189634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">Labor Day Weekend, Miles Ridden &amp; Calories Burned for 2018. SWell Cycle members put in 612 more miles &amp; burned 24,414 more calories than 2017. Way to go! Keep up the good job &amp; keep riding. As always have a SWell day. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UXTmLlM0iP\">pic.twitter.com\/UXTmLlM0iP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SABikeShare\/status\/1036950685936504833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h1>New Events 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 Bicycle Skills 123 &#8211; The Woodlands, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7gXVc1B3Lm\">https:\/\/t.co\/7gXVc1B3Lm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Description<br \/>Bicycling Skills 123 is designed for adults who are not ready for the full TS101 class. These students will practice their handling drills in order to improve confide\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NLXuvDT7un\">https:\/\/t.co\/NLXuvDT7un<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1037107515304108032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">New Event Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic &#8211; Sealy, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NkpOaDbnbd\">https:\/\/t.co\/NkpOaDbnbd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This charity bike ride is our club&#39;s &quot;big&quot; event of the year.  Each year we plan, promote and staff the ride.  The funds raised always go to a very worthy charity benefiting the \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/e8eU4yNfte\">https:\/\/t.co\/e8eU4yNfte<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1037107512951169024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">New Event BCO Holiday Farmers Market Tour by Bike &#8211; Houston, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BKtlFliP24\">https:\/\/t.co\/BKtlFliP24<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now we&#39;re riding it Holiday Style! Wear Christmas colors, put your jingle bells on, or even decorate your helmet. Or, get your Scrooge on and come as you are!Groce\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VsfeoolNji\">https:\/\/t.co\/VsfeoolNji<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1037107509927010309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">New Event Traffic Skills 101 &#8211; The Woodlands, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z78DN2Fh5L\">https:\/\/t.co\/z78DN2Fh5L<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Description<br \/>Traffic Skills 101 is a fast paced class that will give you confidence to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. You will learn how to conduct bicycle an\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ya5ihwvi8v\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ya5ihwvi8v<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1037107506483474432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">New Event Youth Bicycle Skills 123 &#8211; The Woodlands, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zYZ3mZV9os\">https:\/\/t.co\/zYZ3mZV9os<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Description<br \/>Youth Bicycling Skills 123 is composed of on-bike stations that teach children better bike handling skills. Parents of children under the age of 17 must be pres\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NdJfGpbqDD\">https:\/\/t.co\/NdJfGpbqDD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1037107502788304898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">New Event Pedal Palacios &#8211; Palacios, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NDAXmJSwjk\">https:\/\/t.co\/NDAXmJSwjk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MS-150 Recommended Ride with Full SAG support &amp; 6 GREAT rest stops<\/p>\n<p>Scenic ride through Matagorda County with views of water, birds and great landscape. Quiet country roads ideal for indi\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3tqHj7anZi\">https:\/\/t.co\/3tqHj7anZi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1037107500426973184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">New Event BCO Farmer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Market Bike Ride &#8211; Houston, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uorihdtXNa\">https:\/\/t.co\/uorihdtXNa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Grocery stores are so overrated! Pedal with us this Saturday for a fun weekend ride that will leave your taste buds and souls enriched and support our wonderful Houston Farm\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t1m21l4f1n\">https:\/\/t.co\/t1m21l4f1n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1037107495787999232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">New Event Taco Ride on Friday!! &#8211; Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/65fyJiSOPH\">https:\/\/t.co\/65fyJiSOPH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sorry for the short notice!! Come to join us for a &quot;taco ride&quot; this Friday!!<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you heard it right, &quot;taco ride&quot;!! This ev\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hwj7C8p3cK\">https:\/\/t.co\/hwj7C8p3cK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1037183001384374272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 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\">New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail &#8211; Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tNaHzisTfJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/tNaHzisTfJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New start time 8 AM!<\/p>\n<p>A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lhdFTXGLJr\">https:\/\/t.co\/lhdFTXGLJr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1037182994946121728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 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>New shipment of free U-locks to arrive by the end of October by Jacqueline Guerrero | www.ntdaily.com The UNT police department partnered with the We Mean Green Fund to issue out free U-locks \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a solid lock in the shape <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/09\/04\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-4th-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-44482","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-bzs","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44482","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=44482"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44482\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}