{"id":45842,"date":"2018-11-05T22:52:24","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T04:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=45842"},"modified":"2018-11-05T22:52:24","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T04:52:24","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-5th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/11\/05\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-5th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest November 5th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the wake of a deadly year for Houston cyclists, non-profit increases bike safety classes<\/a><\/h2>\n

By R.A. Schuetz | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n

Cyclists wove in and out of an obstacle course Sunday at the Rice University bike loop. In the sun of a flawless fall afternoon, they practiced what to do when things suddenly go awry: a rapid dodge for potholes and rocks; a hairpin turn that could save a cyclist being cut off by a car.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153A lot of people like to bike, but they don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t feel safe in terms of motorists,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Inge Ford, a member of Bike Houston leading the free bike safety class with Regina Garcia. She hoped the class would give people the …<\/p>\n

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Video: City releases finalized draft of pedestrian and bicycle plan<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Victoria Larned | www.everythinglubbock.com<\/h3>\n

LUBBOCK, Texas – The City of Lubbock released their finalized draft of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, on Friday.<\/p>\n

The main parts of the plan included putting in and improving bike lanes throughout the city, and improving sidewalks and crosswalks for pedestrian safety.<\/p>\n

Greg Davis, owner of DFC Cycles and Fitness, said the …<\/p>\n

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AP-TX\u00e2\u20ac\u201cTexas News Digest 1 pm, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

kztv10.com<\/h3>\n

… EXCHANGE-BICYCLISTS-TRAIL SYSTEM<\/p>\n

RICHARDSON, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Bicyclists across North Texas love the regional plan to have 4,000 miles of streets and trails that specifically address their needs. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Growth has brought in vehicle capacity. When the streets weren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t congested, four of five of us could get out,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Bob Whitson of Garland, who now rides with larger numbers as a member of the Plano Bicycle Association. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You have to go up past McKinney to get out in the country now.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d The Dallas Morning News reports he and dozens of others were universal in their approval of plans for regional trails and potential for safer bike trips recently shared by the Texas Department of Transportation at the Richardson Civic Center. By Ray Leszcynski, The Dallas Morning News.<\/p>\n

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

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

Lite Bike
\nTuesday, November 6, 2018 @ 7:05 PM<\/p>\n

MPPPL
\nTuesday, November 6, 2018 @ 5:30 AM<\/p>\n

Society Cycle Works Tuesday Night Ride
\nTuesday, November 6, 2018 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Wednesday Light Ride
\nWednesday, November 7, 2018 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Nite Bike
\nThursday, November 8, 2018 @ 7:05 PM<\/p>\n

SCW Thursday Night Ride
\nThursday, November 8, 2018 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

SWCC Sunday
\nSunday, November 11, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Bike Barn West University Sunday Ride
\nSunday, November 11, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

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Sunday Funday in the Rain!..Not made of Sugar<\/a><\/h2>\n

Troy Serrano | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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.@HoustonPlanning<\/a>'s own Pete Eccles joined @BikeHouston<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s basic skills class last weekend on his way to becoming a @BikeLeague<\/a> Cycling Instructor! \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u201a\u00ef\u00b8\u008f\u00f0\u0178\u2122\u0152\u00f0\u0178\u008f\u00bcStep by step, Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s on its way to becoming more #bikefriendly<\/a>: https:\/\/t.co\/Gt6pABInvJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7JBnqlZGLu<\/a><\/p>\n

— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) November 5, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n