{"id":46208,"date":"2018-11-27T23:13:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T05:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=46208"},"modified":"2018-11-27T23:13:28","modified_gmt":"2018-11-28T05:13:28","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-27th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/11\/27\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-27th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest November 27th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbtx.com\/content\/news\/Texas-AM-partners-with--501272652.html\">ofo out at Texas A&amp;M, university partners with new bike share company<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.kbtx.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.graytvinc.com\/images\/810%2A465\/Ofo%2BBikes.JPG?resize=810%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"810\" height=\"465\" \/><br \/>\nCOLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) &#8211; ofo bikes will be a thing of the past in College Station at the start of the new year.<\/p>\n<p>Texas A&amp;M University Transportation Services announced Monday the university will be partnering with a new bike share company, VeoRide, beginning January 2019.<\/p>\n<p>The following is a press release from Texas A&amp;M University Transportation Services staff:<\/p>\n<p>Texas A&amp;M University Transportation Services will transition from its current bike share system to a new vendor in January 2019. The department will partner with &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" ><p>      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bicycletouring\/comments\/a0kwzc\/for_my_first_and_solo_bike_tour_i_did_the_aca\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">For my first (and solo) bike tour, I did the ACA Texas Hill Country Loop this thanksgiving weekend. Took a lot to push through some of these parts.<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bicycletouring\/\">bicycletouring<\/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.bicycleretailer.com\/retail-news\/2018\/11\/27\/houston-retailer-relocates-purchases-larger-space\">Houston retailer relocates, purchases larger space<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/colorbox_popup\/public\/images\/article\/Blue%2520Line%2520Bicycle%2520Lab.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" \/><br \/>\nHOUSTON (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Retailer Blue Line Bicycle Lab has moved out of its original Houston location, which it had leased for more than a decade, and has purchased a new space that more than doubles its previous footprint.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It gives us a bigger, nicer service area and will allow us to carry close to double the inventory of the old store,&#8221; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bqr_lKql75d\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Clarence Muller (@madduckcyclery)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/recalls\/2018\/11\/27\/%C3%B6hlins-recalls-suspension-forks-sold-specialized-bikes-and-aftermarket\">\u00c3\u2013hlins recalls suspension forks sold on Specialized bikes and in the aftermarket<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/colorbox_popup\/public\/images\/article\/pic1_47.jpg?resize=480%2C206&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"480\" height=\"206\" \/><br \/>\nWASHINGTON (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d \u00c3\u2013hlins and Specialized are working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 6,000 \u00c3\u2013hlins suspension forks that were included on some Specialized mountain bikes and sold in the aftermarket.<\/p>\n<p>The forks&#8217; air cartridges can come unthreaded and abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks. The companies have received four incident reports, including one that involved some injuries. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/sanangelolive.com\/news\/outdoors\/2018-11-27\/bike-run-or-skate-through-lights-santa\">Bike, Run or Skate Through the Lights With Santa<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Sam Fowler | 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\/bike_helmet_depositphotos.jpg?resize=900%2C506&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><br \/>\nSAN ANGELO, TX&#8211; The San Angelo Bicycle Association and the Concho Christmas Celebration are teaming up once again to put on Bike Through the Lights.<\/p>\n<p>This Sunday, Dec. 2, cyclist, roller bladers and runners are encouraged to participate in the free event.<\/p>\n<p>The event will begin at &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>From www.Strava.com<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1988658720\">45 mile Training<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Eduardo Salas (Cyclones)<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/g6yqiPOs88utncLnIWYYAlPo0fefVDDjTU1UtTfrdUE-2047x1282.jpg?resize=1200%2C752&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"752\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1988184897\">Greenway Day = Great Day<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Rick Rostkowski<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/Urro70qP_dgvmBa29VBAkkBN1omjVsqJcVdlX9kQCgU-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1987927885\">Mtb endurance before throwing heavy objects around later.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Justin Martin<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/ihQw7jfdAe326VNT2rFY7OnDR1z-XfG3AG-9huEchxw-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/elpasoheraldpost.com\/el-paso-selected-to-host-cycling-symposium-through-2023\/\">El Paso Selected to Host Cycling Symposium Through 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>elpasoheraldpost.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/elpasoheraldpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CollRoad18.Day1_-400x250.jpeg?resize=400%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" \/><br \/>\nThe City of El Paso is excited to announce that USA CRITS has selected El Paso to host the first 2019 Rise \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Cycling Talent Identification Combine &amp; Symposium during the next five years with the inaugural event scheduled for June 13 through June 16.<br \/>\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We are very honored and excited to welcome the 2019 Cycling Talent Identification and Symposium to our vibrant city,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Deputy City Manager Cary Westin. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s part of an ongoing effort assigned by the City Manager to &#8230;<\/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 chilly, but fast and fun Bike World 281: Tuesday Night Road Ride tonight! Shop dog Max can&#39;t believe they did it!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BIKEWORLDsatx\/status\/1067602526143479809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 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\">It&#39;s sad to see that our city isn&#39;t serious about <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VisionZero?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#VisionZero<\/a> or the future. I&#39;ve been told that there&#39;s still time to tell The City that there&#39;s plenty of, room for A 12ft Protected\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f9BIF0aNJ9\">https:\/\/t.co\/f9BIF0aNJ9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeSanAntonio\/status\/1067606797811253248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 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 two years of planning, meetings and construction, the Playa Drain Trail is now open for everyone to enjoy. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PlayaDrainTrail?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PlayaDrainTrail<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/healthyhabits?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#healthyhabits<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EPWater?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EPWater<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ElPasoTXGov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ElPasoTXGov<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YyCrdmSM8b\">https:\/\/t.co\/YyCrdmSM8b<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/s731kX9t6y\">pic.twitter.com\/s731kX9t6y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PdNH Foundation (@PdNHFoundation) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PdNHFoundation\/status\/1067621657559425024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 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 will miss you, Director Walsh. Your efforts and leadership will continue to inspire us. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6X0LnoecGd\">https:\/\/t.co\/6X0LnoecGd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBikePlan\/status\/1067537816182300675?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<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/DPDBikeSgt\/status\/1067575276920541185<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have to be Saturday to support <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/smallbusinesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#smallbusinesses<\/a>! Today our office recognized <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/woombikesUSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@woombikesUSA<\/a>. Their small business saw BIG business this past weekend! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SmallBusinessSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SmallBusinessSaturday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MTwJlaMqKN\">pic.twitter.com\/MTwJlaMqKN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SBA San Antonio (@SBA_SanAntonio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SBA_SanAntonio\/status\/1067482384403234816?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\">STOLEN &#8211; Black Ghost   <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FoW2ztHT92\">https:\/\/t.co\/FoW2ztHT92<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stolenbikesatx\/status\/1067453888486404097?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\">Hopefully on the bike again this week. It has been an interesting 18 months. So much to be thankful for this holiday season. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/teamspinistry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#teamspinistry<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/gravelbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#gravelbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/weplaydirty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#weplaydirty<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/spinistry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#spinistry<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xYP99bZUe7\">https:\/\/t.co\/xYP99bZUe7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/1067457355728805888?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\">PSA: Our City Hall station will be down from tonight (around 7pm) until Saturday Morning. Nearby stations at Lamar &amp; Milam and Smith &amp; Capitol will be your stopgaps in the meantime!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1067491527079993344?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\">We are deeply saddened by the passing of Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Planning Director, Pat Walsh. We&#39;re so grateful for his leadership in transportation planning and his many contributions to support cycling and bikeways in Houston. Our condolences go out to Pat&#39;s family.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PFuBxtHq3V\">https:\/\/t.co\/PFuBxtHq3V<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1067493878272573441?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\">Many hands make small work. Once in awhile, put down your bike and lend a hand. Volunteer sign up for Resolution &#39;Cross Cup, NTXCX &amp; UCI C2 here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fp3p2wf3ue\">https:\/\/t.co\/Fp3p2wf3ue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FortWorthCX\/status\/1067496006181367809?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\">Bring out your bike and decorate it with holiday lighting and decor to compete in the Best Lit Bike Contest! Cyclists will meet at Travis Park at 7:30pm and judging begins at 8pm. You can ride with SATX Social&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oM5TSs4zOw\">https:\/\/t.co\/oM5TSs4zOw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BIKEWORLDsatx\/status\/1067504178392526848?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\">Get around campus easily on a bike. Just remember to follow traffic laws and watch for pedestrians crossing the streets and using sidewalks. \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u017d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UNT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iBikeUNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#iBikeUNT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Lks91k6ZGq\">pic.twitter.com\/Lks91k6ZGq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; I Bike UNT (@IBikeUNT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IBikeUNT\/status\/1067510954697654273?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\">Saturday is Bike Shop Day!  Hop on your bike this Saturday and visit your Local Bike Shop!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikeshopday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikeshopday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FrgqYlrnhs\">https:\/\/t.co\/FrgqYlrnhs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ePTKyKZLL7\">pic.twitter.com\/ePTKyKZLL7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1067408404040290304?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<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 Easter Hill Country Tour &#8211; Kerrville, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bQEVaPNpR7\">https:\/\/t.co\/bQEVaPNpR7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bike Austin invites you to the 46th Annual Easter Hill Country Tour (EHCT) on Friday, Saturday &amp; Sunday, April 19 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 21, 2019. Experience the charm and hospitality of the Texas H\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mf1d0TfYbl\">https:\/\/t.co\/mf1d0TfYbl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1067532968883904514?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\">New Event Just Ride for a Just Cause &#8211; Simonton, TX Just Ride for a Just Cause at Simonton, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vdv0pUk137\">https:\/\/t.co\/vdv0pUk137<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ylnXE1vtqs\">https:\/\/t.co\/ylnXE1vtqs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NOTE: RIDE IS NOW SCHEDULED TO START AT 9:00AM<\/p>\n<p>JUST RIDE for a JUST CAUSE is an MS150 Recommended bike ride\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SxQ7rFuk3r\">https:\/\/t.co\/SxQ7rFuk3r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1067623480026456064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 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 Return of the  Zombie Goat ENDURO -Southern Enduro Tour Stop #1 &#8211; Comfort, TX Return of the  Zombie Goat ENDURO -Southern Enduro Tour Stop #1 (2 day event) at Comfort, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fpuN1k3nlK\">https:\/\/t.co\/fpuN1k3nlK<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8iAm1JO2WN\">https:\/\/t.co\/8iAm1JO2WN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Southern Enduro Tour- \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7QYGeFgQku\">https:\/\/t.co\/7QYGeFgQku<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1067623476360556544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 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 Texas Ultra Spirit &#8211; Fayetteville, TX Texas Ultra Spirit &#8211; May 10-11, 2019 at Fayetteville , TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jsIUXYvDAK\">https:\/\/t.co\/jsIUXYvDAK<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CCEwYE9qgW\">https:\/\/t.co\/CCEwYE9qgW<\/a><\/p>\n<p> CategoryDistanceStartFee<br \/> 24 Hr Solo24 hours6:30 PM$135<br \/> 12 Hr Solo12 hours6:30 AM$115<br \/>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oR8YDHa0TB\">https:\/\/t.co\/oR8YDHa0TB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1067623470262034432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 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 Houston Bicycle Club Houston Sans Car &#8211; Houston, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VQry2gakZA\">https:\/\/t.co\/VQry2gakZA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join us for another exploration of the city. This is a great way to see Houston from a perspective that you may not get to experience otherwise. Houston is full of su\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eeMLH9jOL9\">https:\/\/t.co\/eeMLH9jOL9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1067608654252294144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 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 &quot;90 for Dad&quot; Encore &#8211; Wichita Falls, TX &quot;90 for Dad&quot; Encore at Wichita Falls, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sJeprCQEjI\">https:\/\/t.co\/sJeprCQEjI<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LdLJNwu3SI\">https:\/\/t.co\/LdLJNwu3SI<\/a><\/p>\n<p> CategoryDistanceStartFee<br \/>100K Returning Riders 16+ MPH100 km7:10 AM$62<br \/>For returning riders that average \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XyTfqqbYhi\">https:\/\/t.co\/XyTfqqbYhi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1067608649726599168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 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>ofo out at Texas A&amp;M, university partners with new bike share company www.kbtx.com COLLEGE STATION, Tex. 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