{"id":46193,"date":"2018-11-26T22:58:20","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T04:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=46193"},"modified":"2018-11-26T22:58:20","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T04:58:20","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-26th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/11\/26\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-26th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest November 26th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/sanangelolive.com\/news\/crime\/2018-11-26\/family-man-killed-bicycle-thanksgiving-eve-hit-and-run-grieves\">Family of Man Killed on Bicycle in Thanksgiving Eve Hit-and-Run Grieves<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Joe Hyde | sanangelolive.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sanangelolive.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/i640x360\/public\/field\/image\/fatal-bike-crash-martinez.jpg?resize=900%2C506&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><br \/>\nSAN ANGELO, TX \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The man who was fatally hit last week while riding his bicycle will be honored and remembered today. Friends and family of Jacob Michael Martinez, 33, are welcome to a viewing and rosary at 7 p.m. today at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n<p>Society Tuesday Night Ride<br \/>\nTuesday, November 27, 2018 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>MPPPL<br \/>\nTuesday, November 27, 2018 @ 5:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday Light Ride<br \/>\nWednesday, November 28, 2018 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Society Thursday Night Ride<br \/>\nThursday, November 29, 2018 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Sugar Cycles Saturday Shop Ride<br \/>\nSaturday, December 1, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>SOCIETY SATURDAY 45 MILES<br \/>\nSaturday, December 1, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Society Saturday 35 Miles<br \/>\nSaturday, December 1, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sugar Cycles &#8211; Team Ride<br \/>\nSaturday, December 1, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>SWCC Sunday<br \/>\nSunday, December 2, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sunday Blendin<br \/>\nSunday, December 2, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Barn West University Sunday Ride<br \/>\nSunday, December 2, 2018 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/texas\/arlington-tx\/police-officers-help-children-repair-flat-bicycle-tires\">Police Officers Help Children Repair Flat Bicycle Tires<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Fernando Alfonso | patch.com<\/h3>\n<p>Two Arlington Police Department officers stopped to help out some kids from Las Lomas Apartments.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/patch.com\/img\/cdn20\/users\/23099651\/20181126\/014249\/styles\/T800x600\/public\/processed_images\/bike3-1543257137-8687.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\nARLINGTON, TX &#8212; A pair of Arlington Police Department officers have warmed the hearts of the community after they were photographed helping to fix come children&#8217;s bicycles. Photos of Sgt. Robert Robertson and officer Jeremy Lee fixing a flat tire at Las Lomas Apartments in East Arlington were posted on Facebook Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The officers radioed to &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>From www.Strava.com today<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1985350018\">Wind Sucks, Wind Blows. No Bucks, Saw Does. That&#8217;s the Crux, and So It Goes.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>ADude ABikes<\/h3>\n<p>Gusty winds while riding Sophie the Fairdale who is heavier than Sookie the Fuji (plus the former only has 9 gears) made this an uncomfortable ride. Feeling less tolerance to the cold so even with the ending wind chill of 49, I was both sweating and cold. Hope I don&#8217;t get sick. It was a few miles longer than the Mamma Jamma although I had a &#8230;<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/90Bx_J4oRAsUyE24PBlP1tTH7_1YIxh23w17UscULHQ-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/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\">Sorry for the late notice but we need some cyclist here to get some bike lanes. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dlHWkuM69f\">https:\/\/t.co\/dlHWkuM69f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeSanAntonio\/status\/1067215949777027072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 27, 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\">Crazy idea: some ride trails w lots of features, like ledges, karst and slimestone, and what may seem an over-engineered bike to some is the only reason an old guy, who started rigid 35 yrs ago, can still find joy riding the rocks. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MnGBLtxuY7\">https:\/\/t.co\/MnGBLtxuY7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hill Abell (@HillAbellATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HillAbellATX\/status\/1067227585128607744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 27, 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\">After you register for Resolution &#39;Cross Cup, NTXCX &amp; UCI C2 , get yourself a ticket to Saturday night&#39;s screen of &quot;State of Cyclocross&quot; Its a  mega-CX weekend! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/olekfLVMGm\">https:\/\/t.co\/olekfLVMGm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FortWorthCX\/status\/1067235668424892416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 27, 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\">Shane Train will roll Tuesday Nov27.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hAhVwHvFJj\">https:\/\/t.co\/hAhVwHvFJj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hAhVwHvFJj\">https:\/\/t.co\/hAhVwHvFJj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShawneeTrailCC\/status\/1067109451218460672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 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\">Learn More About Safety Patrol &amp; Clean\u00c2\u00a0Team <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qmmRs0fbCB\">https:\/\/t.co\/qmmRs0fbCB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZYPE10n84n\">pic.twitter.com\/ZYPE10n84n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Downtown Dallas (@DtownDallasInc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DtownDallasInc\/status\/1067152457837367296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 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\">Holiday Lights on Bikes on December 11! There will be free hot chocolate and treats. Slow-paced family-friendly, 5.8 mile ride through Forrestridge to look at lights. More event info: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ydkQwPI8va\">https:\/\/t.co\/ydkQwPI8va<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/X17U5FirWU\">pic.twitter.com\/X17U5FirWU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1067170118906626049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 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\">Dallas Critical Mass is happening November 30th. ! Meeting at Dallas Farmers Market 7-7:30 PM. Leaders will be Time In The Saddle. Headlight and taillights. Helmet recommended. Ride at your own risk.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeCedars\/status\/1067170277392568325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 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\">The Planning &amp; Development Department is deeply saddened by the passing of Planning Director Patrick Walsh after a valiant battle with<br \/>cancer. For the past five years, Director Walsh worked tirelessly to make<br \/>Houston a better place. Our thoughts are with the Walsh family. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9NVLt48yEO\">pic.twitter.com\/9NVLt48yEO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPlanning\/status\/1067183432378269697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 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\">Thank you to all of our sponsors and any to come for supporting The Midwestern State Cycling Team and Streams and Valleys. This race is coming together people!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WeeChiTahTrail\/status\/1067032750585192448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 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\">We were sorry for those who didn&#39;t make El Norte. We don&#39;t wanna be sorry for them again. Resolution CX is THIS weekend. This is our opportunity to race and take part in showcasing the sport in Texas. USAC and UCI races for the weekend. Its a&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rYygjr0twm\">https:\/\/t.co\/rYygjr0twm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FortWorthCX\/status\/1067051158747910146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h1>New Event 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 O. P. Schnabel Park Mountain Bike (*Intermediate*) &#8211; San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9zVP6SPwEE\">https:\/\/t.co\/9zVP6SPwEE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>****This ride is not a beginner ride, its an out-of-shape intermediate ride only stopping w\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dXjRerlTwp\">https:\/\/t.co\/dXjRerlTwp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1067125263237029889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 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>Family of Man Killed on Bicycle in Thanksgiving Eve Hit-and-Run Grieves By Joe Hyde | sanangelolive.com SAN ANGELO, TX \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The man who was fatally hit last week while riding his bicycle will be honored and remembered today. 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