{"id":47121,"date":"2019-01-02T23:28:23","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T05:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47121"},"modified":"2019-01-02T23:28:29","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T05:28:29","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-january-2nd-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/01\/02\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-january-2nd-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest January 2nd 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2019 FIRST CHAIR ALERT: Spider Mountain Bike Park Opening Day<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Traci Koesis | mtbparks.com<\/h3>\n

BURNET, TX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c As the most anticipated bike park debut since word broke of development, Spider Mountain Bike Park has announced the opening day and hours for the new park. Home to the first and only lift served bike park open year round in the United States, they will load bikes onto chairs for the first time on Friday, January 18. …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fewer Americans bike to work despite new trails, lanes and bicycle share programs<\/a><\/h2>\n

Chris Woodyard | www.usatoday.com<\/h3>\n

LOS ANGELES \u00e2\u20ac\u201c On Thursdays, Charles Dandino becomes the conductor of an unusual kind of train.<\/p>\n

He leads what he calls a "bike train," a group of cycling co-workers who band together for their 6-mile ride to work in the name of safety, as well as for fun and exercise.<\/p>\n

Around the country, city transportation officials wish there were more bicyclists like Dandino as they seek to cut traffic congestion, promote health and …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BikeHouston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s New Year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Resolutions<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeHouston.org<\/h3>\n

Over the holidays we reflected on 2018 to prepare for 2019 by asking \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What is our purpose?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What are our top three goals?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What keeps us from achieving our goals?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

I was able to revisit BikeHouston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Strategic Plan and John Long\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s peer organization research. Our purpose is to make Houston a safer place to ride a bike. To achieve our purpose, my top three goals for 2019: …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hotter’N Hell Hundred Pace Group<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.bikereg.com<\/h3>\n

The Official Pace Group<\/p>\n

The Hotter’N Hell Hundred Pace Group is the premier VIP Experience for Hotter\u00e2\u20ac\u2122n Hell.<\/p>\n

You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll start first, in front of the crowd. At the finish, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll relax in air conditioned comfort at the Finish Line Lounge. Additionally, riders receive a special edition jersey and professional level support throughout the ride.<\/p>\n

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a team leader in the Tour de France peloton? This is your opportunity to …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As you make your New Year’s Resolutions, consider biking from Houston to Austin in the BP MS150 as one of them! Join a team of fellow cougars to train for the 150 mile bike ride and raise money for MS research. Come out to our information session or fill out an interest form on our website.<\/a> from UniversityOfHouston<\/a> <\/blockquote>