{"id":46261,"date":"2018-11-29T23:58:49","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T05:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=46261"},"modified":"2018-11-29T23:06:26","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T05:06:26","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-29th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/11\/29\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-29th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest November 29th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/2018\/11\/29\/bikerumor-pic-of-the-day-houston-texas-2\/\">Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Kristi Benedict | bikerumor.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_2018-3.jpeg?resize=1200%2C901&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"901\" \/><br \/>\nPhoto submitted by TJ, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Finally finished up building up my 2018 Red Hook Allez Sprint Track bike and now the velodrome is closed for the winter time. So a tour of the graffiti mural in Houston,TX works instead.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p>Hey, what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleymorningstar.com\/news\/local_news\/suit-filed-over-death-cyclist-s-family-seeks-million-in\/article_9f5c4bd3-174c-57d1-8a7e-f119cd66e9d2.html\">Suit filed over death: Cyclist\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s family seeks $1 million in damages<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Mark Reagan | www.valleymorningstar.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/valleymorningstar.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/dc\/5dc1ed36-0ced-5a9b-8156-ce71d546e056\/5bff2a09b5c8a.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C798&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" \/><br \/>\nThe family of a Brownsville woman killed after she was hit by a truck during a summer bicycling event in Harlingen has filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages.<\/p>\n<p>Armando Aguirre Hernandez, 71, hit and killed 47-year-old Rosa \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Rosy\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Isela Romo on Aug. 19 in Harlingen on FM 106 while she participated in a bicycling event, according to a Texas Department of Transportation accident report. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/adudeabikes.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/28\/cycling-with-sookie-and-sophie-the-saga-segues\/\">Cycling with Sookie and Sophie: The Saga Segues<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.wordpress.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adudeabikes.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/sookie-and-sophie.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><br \/>\nI found a picture of both Sookie and Sophie, my two bikes. (A third bike is elsewhere; that one was ridden pre-blog\/Strava.) The photograph was taken at a community event sponsored by Bike Austin that I helped with. It was attended by several dozen people concerned about bike lanes and sidewalks on two busy and dangerous roads and Austin City Councilmember Greg Casar in April of 2017. Why on earth did I have two bikes at the same event? Well, former &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildtexas.com\/event\/winter-fest-jr-youth-bicycle-giveaway\/\">Winter Fest \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Jr. Youth Bicycle Giveaway<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.wildtexas.com<\/h3>\n<p>November 30 @ 3:30 pm &#8211; 7:30 pm UTC-6 Free<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.wildtexas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/d1b561a4e92e77fe4365aa80bb632d82.jpg?w=1152&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><br \/>\n25 Jr. Youth Bikes will be given away during Winter Fest festivities! Sign up your child for a chance to win! &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chron.com\/neighborhood\/pearland\/news\/article\/Annual-Pearland-holiday-bike-ride-marks-25th-year-13431067.php\">Annual Pearland holiday bike ride marks 25th year<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Don Maines | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/77\/16\/01\/16572497\/5\/920x920.jpg?resize=920%2C611&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"920\" height=\"611\" \/><br \/>\nIn an annual holiday fundraiser for Pearland trails, cyclists will pedal seven miles through the Green Tee Terrace subdivision on Dec. 8, viewing dozens of homes elaborately decorated for the season.<\/p>\n<p>The 25th annual Tour de Lites is set for 7 p.m., beginning at Shadycrest Elementary, 2405 Shady Bend Drive, where participants will return for music, hot chocolate and cookies donated by H-E-B. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/story.php?story_fbid=2323566004383386&#038;id=202620203144654<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>From www.strava.com today<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1991926642\">Thursday 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\/JFJjmJ8p56ymkz9VYL_o1rSAvBMBYEYYqqfkLArfwDE-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/1991513224\">Flush<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Jim Storey<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/C9K4LMZI9KnsXJojlx7NivRLn__duT7YRei4PGQdfOE-2048x1403.jpg?resize=1200%2C822&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"822\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/DPDBikeSgt\/status\/1068346660240146432<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A beautiful night on the levees. So happy to be on the bike again. Thanks for the company my friends! Props to lovetopedal for the pics.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/teamspinistry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#teamspinistry<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/weplaydirty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#weplaydirty<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/gravelbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#gravelbike<\/a> @\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/a2bagETdP3\">https:\/\/t.co\/a2bagETdP3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/1068347600527593473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 30, 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bikeschool?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bikeschool<\/a> Q.5 I literally made NO Maneuvering i was caught off guard &amp; flew off my bike \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u00ac\u00f0\u0178\u00a4\u00aa  &#8230; Am better now at avoiding my obstacles &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MTB<\/a> can be rocky business<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Transportation Enthusiast (@EPPRTrans) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EPPRTrans\/status\/1068334416446017536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 30, 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\">Pull out that ugly holiday sweater early for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cigna?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Cigna<\/a> Sunday Streets this weekend! Dress warm we&#39;re doing something special by having the first evening <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SSHTX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SSHTX<\/a> in Houston history! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1mhAgQ133q\">pic.twitter.com\/1mhAgQ133q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SundayStreetHTX\/status\/1068237658919497728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 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\">There will be so much to see and do at this weekend&#39;s Cigna Sunday Streets! We hope to see you there for this special Holiday Edition &#8211; 4pm &#8211; 8pm! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pO6VkUJXRG\">https:\/\/t.co\/pO6VkUJXRG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/igWT5aUyv3\">pic.twitter.com\/igWT5aUyv3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SundayStreetHTX\/status\/1068271019939557377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 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\">Want to do some hills? Then join us for a ride that takes you up Krueger Canyon! It&#39;s Saturday at 9 AM. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u8jTl7P1k3\">https:\/\/t.co\/u8jTl7P1k3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Qx3cfNyuSj\">pic.twitter.com\/Qx3cfNyuSj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/1068158917107167232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 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\">Let the carnage begin <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinCityParks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AustinCityParks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austintexasgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@austintexasgov<\/a>! Who is going to enforce the 10mph speed limits and the no-scooter rule on Town Lake\/ Butler Hike &amp; Bike Trail??? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xjhSh3HUkS\">https:\/\/t.co\/xjhSh3HUkS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/1068176877045645312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 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\">Want to see improvement to bicycle and pedestrian access on Longhorn Dam\/Pleasant Valley Bridge? The City of Austin Public Works wants your feedback now through December 16.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1qIYumjGru\">https:\/\/t.co\/1qIYumjGru<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXMetroBike\/status\/1068198161158680581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 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\">Now Specialized helmets call for help if you crash<br \/>| <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5yOa7gQTVS\">https:\/\/t.co\/5yOa7gQTVS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w0Uhit6gNx\">pic.twitter.com\/w0Uhit6gNx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cycling Weekly (@cyclingweekly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cyclingweekly\/status\/1068092183633428480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 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\">Aggressive coyote attacks jogger, child in Frisco <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/G4hkemiVhO\">https:\/\/t.co\/G4hkemiVhO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dallasnews\/status\/1068119382843420675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 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\">Cyrus to lead DB1 weekly ride! (Dec 01, 2018 08:00AM)<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pbaDB1\/status\/1068145298072117248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 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 Leon Creek [12 Miles] &#8212; Beginner Speed (Mountain Bike) &#8211; San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xLRb4nQHXj\">https:\/\/t.co\/xLRb4nQHXj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We will begin at the Mainland Trailhead just off of Bandera Road and then follow the L\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Zkd5HyuEYb\">https:\/\/t.co\/Zkd5HyuEYb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1068348302888976384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 30, 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 Deerfield Bike the Christmas Lights and Hot Chocolate &#8211; Plano, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kiowVDR1m4\">https:\/\/t.co\/kiowVDR1m4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We will meet and park at Haun Elementary School in Deerfield then bike through the lights. Aft\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VuE7RC59un\">https:\/\/t.co\/VuE7RC59un<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1068363383622328321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 30, 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>Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Houston, Texas By Kristi Benedict | bikerumor.com Photo submitted by TJ, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Finally finished up building up my 2018 Red Hook Allez Sprint Track bike and now the velodrome is closed for the winter time. 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