{"id":45255,"date":"2018-10-08T22:55:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T03:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=45255"},"modified":"2018-10-08T22:55:08","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T03:55:08","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-8th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/10\/08\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-8th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest October 8th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Georgetown hosts Bicycle Master Plan workshop on Oct. 11<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Ali Linan | communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n


\nThe city of Georgetown is seeking input in developing a Bicycle Master Plan, according to a news release Sunday.<\/p>\n

The city will host a community workshop from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., to learn from community members, both cyclists and noncyclists, about existing conditions for cycling as well as types of cycling activity in the city, the release said. …<\/p>\n

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Highland Village gearing up for TXFallenPD Tribute Event<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com<\/h3>\n


\nThe 11th Annual TXFallenPD Tribute Event is scheduled for Oct. 20 at The Shops at Highland Village, but more is in the works during the week before that.<\/p>\n

The TXFallenPD Tribute Event is a community event raising funds for the Texas Police Chiefs Association\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fallen Officer Fund, which provides monetary assistance to the families of Texas Police Officers killed in the line of duty, according to a news release from the city of Highland Village. There are multiple opportunities to support the …<\/p>\n

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Kask America appoints Brendan Gecik as new sales manager for cycling division<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Chiuduno, Italy: KASK America \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the North American subsidiary of leading sports helmet brand, KASK \u00e2\u20ac\u201c appointed Brendan Gecik as North America Cycling Sales Manager of its Cycling Division, as of September.<\/p>\n

With retail and wholesale sales experience spanning more than 15 years and an extensive cycling brand portfolio under his belt, Gecik brings a wealth of industry expertise. Having spent seven years representing major brands such as Lazer Helmets, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), Pivot and GORE Bike Wear, Gecik now joins KASK America following his most recent role as North American Sales Manager for bicycle distributor, Highway Two (H2). …<\/p>\n

… Tony Francione, Midwest Cycling Brand Specialist
\nTony Francione joins the KASK America team after cutting his teeth with global component company, SRAM, based in Chicago, and more recently with CeramicSpeed, a top tier ceramic bearing supplier based in Denmark. Born into road cycling, Francione enjoys the many cycling disciplines that suit Midwest riding. With Italian roots, he is excited to be connected to a brand with such strong Italian heritage as KASK, and looks forward to engaging Midwest dealers with products that stem from that tradition. Based in West Michigan, Francione will support KASK America in the Midwest, as far south as Texas and extending west into Colorado. …<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n

McIntyre’s Sprint Zone Wednesday
\nWednesday, October 10, 2018 @ 6:20 PM<\/p>\n

West Bike Scene @ Sun & Ski Memorial Mall
\nWednesday, October 10, 2018 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Southern Elite Cross Training Series
\nWednesday, October 10, 2018 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Catalina Ride
\nThursday, October 11, 2018 @ 5:30 AM<\/p>\n

Nite Bike
\nThursday, October 11, 2018 @ 7:05 PM<\/p>\n

Sugar Cycles Sat Shop Ride
\nSaturday, October 13, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

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New bike trails now open<\/a><\/h2>\n

Trace Harris | www.itemonline.com<\/h3>\n


\n12-mile off-road cycling trail opens in National Forest<\/p>\n

New bike trails are now open in the Sam Houston National Forest.<\/p>\n

The Northwest Cycling Club (NWCC) opened a new 12 mile off-road cycling trail built on a section of the Sam Houston National Forest adjacent to Huntsville State Park, from where it is accessed on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Greater Houston Off Road Biking Association (GHORBA) board member Kevin Highfield approached Sam Houston National Forest in the late 2000\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s about adding additional mountain bike trails at …<\/p>\n

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

Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org<\/h3>\n

River View
\nSat, October 13, 2018 9:00 AM Rio Vista High School, Rio Vista TX 76107
\nMarvelous Massey
\nSun, October 14, 2018 8:00 AM Crowley High School, 1005 W Main Street, Crowley Texas
\nLeakey 2018
\nFri, October 19, 2018 8:00 AM Frio Pecan Farm, Leakey, TX
\nBicycles Inc. – Century of the Month
\nSat, October 27, 2018 8:00 AM Bicycles Inc. – Arlington
\nAlvarado Adventure
\nSun, October 28, 2018 8:00 AM Alvarado High School, Alvarado, Tx
\nLBJ Grasslands
\nSat, November 03, 2018 9:00 AM 400 N Miller St, Decatur, TX
\nRide Across Johnson County
\nSun, November 04, 2018 9:00 AM Commerce St, Burleson, Tx ( RR Tracks )<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Mark your calendars and come out and say hi at the Friends of Northaven Trail It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s My Park Day!!! BikeDFW is looking forward to being out there and talking bikes!! https:\/\/t.co\/WrtZgbP4L5<\/a><\/p>\n

— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 8, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n