{"id":4610,"date":"2010-05-06T00:11:54","date_gmt":"2010-05-06T05:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=4610"},"modified":"2010-05-06T00:11:54","modified_gmt":"2010-05-06T05:11:54","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-may-5th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2010\/05\/06\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-may-5th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 5th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trade in four wheels for two on Bike to Work Day May 21<\/strong><\/a>
\nfrom www.fortworthgov.org
\nThe weather for Friday, May 21, should be warm with a light breeze: a perfect day to celebrate Bike to Work Day in Fort Worth.<\/p>\n

This event is celebrated annually throughout the United States to promote the bicycle as a viable option for commuting to work.<\/p>\n

Bike to Work participants are invited to gather at the Intermodal Transportation Center at Ninth and Jones streets following their bike ride to work for a special bus, train…<\/p>\n

Kick Your Car Habit! \u00c2\u00ab It’s Time To Ride!<\/strong><\/a>
\nby cartertx
\nAs an incentive Bicycle Sport Shop is hosting the Austin Commuter Challenge, a city wide competition, that rewards participants when they trade car trips for bike trips with prizes and awards. However, I still get excuses from people regarding why they can’t ride their bikes. For most it’s the Texas heat. If you are not already a committed commuter, pedaling down the road in the heat of the day can be a bit discouraging. Well, no more excuses people! …<\/p>\n

Track cycling helps Plano teen race through challenges<\/strong><\/a>
\nby 33 KDAF-TV
\nFRISCO, TEXAS – Cycling her way through high school. That’s what one Plano teen is doing, and it’s helped her go from a below average student to a standout.<\/p>\n

” I love how it feels when you ride it. I also love how big of a family it is,” said Track Cyclist Erin Popovich.<\/p>\n

” When you go really fast, you feel like you’re flying, really,” she says.<\/p>\n

Erin Popovich,17, is a junior at Plano East High School. She’s spends most of her free time…<\/p>\n

Texas cycling and sailing with Dennis: Fort Richardson State Park Trip<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Dennis and Michele Starkey
\nWe had a full weekend at the end of April, we started by taking our Treck tandem to the German fest bicycle rally in Muenster. This is a great rally and your entry includes admission to the festival and 2 drink tickets for soft drinks or beer(Shiner Boch). We were going to ride the 65 mile route but with extreme winds and the many challenging hills we wussed out and rode the 42 miles, the upside being we got to the festival early. …<\/p>\n

\"Dennis<\/p>\n

Bike Out Hunger cyclists ride 415 miles, raise $9400 for hunger efforts<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Dallas Baptist Standard
\nBy Kaitlin Chapman, Texas Baptist Communications SAN ANTONIO\u00e2\u20ac\u201dFor Job Gonzalez, cycling 415 miles during the Bike Out Hunger tour April 19-24 wasn’t just a …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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