{"id":47225,"date":"2019-01-17T23:38:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T05:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47225"},"modified":"2019-01-17T23:38:14","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T05:38:14","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-january-17th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/01\/17\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-january-17th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest January 17th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmagazine.com\/frontburner\/2019\/01\/dallas-bike-share-experiment-seems-to-have-increased-bike-deaths\/\">Dallas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Bike Share Experiment Seems To Have Increased Bike Deaths<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>BY SHAWN SHINNEMAN | www.dmagazine.com<\/h3>\n<p>A riddle: What happens when you cram more bicyclists onto streets without bike lanes?<\/p>\n<p>If there was not enough evidence already to illustrate the disaster of Dallas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 brief experiment with share bikes, let us submit one more point. Below, courtesy of a tweet from Dr. Rob Rasmussen, a resident at UT Southwestern Medical Center, we see a spike in fatal bike crashes last year. &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.dmagstatic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Share_bike4-1200x800.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/industry-news\/2019\/01\/17\/sources-head-bike-czech-republic-company-has-purchased-ase-assets\">Head Sport agrees to buy most ASE assets for $22M<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Stephen Frothingham | www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n<p>DURHAM, N.C. (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d At a bankruptcy auction Wednesday, Head Sport \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a European sports company best known for its skis and tennis rackets \u00e2\u20ac\u201d agreed to purchase most of the assets of Advanced Sports Enterprises for about $22 million. The agreement is subject to court approval later this month.<\/p>\n<p>Head is an Amsterdam-registered company that manufactures ski, tennis, swim and other sports products and licenses its name to suppliers in other industries. The corporate name of &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/large\/public\/images\/article\/head_logo_29226.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/austinmountainbiking.com\/index.php?\/topic\/475-tracking-lost-bike-with-gps\/&amp;tab=comments#comment-8187\">tracking lost bike with gps<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By crazyt | austinmountainbiking.com<\/h3>\n<p>I use a tile on my bike to hopefully track it if it is stolen. The tile creates a bluetooth mesh network which depends on someone using tile nearby.<\/p>\n<p>There is a new device from ping gps which uses cellular and GPS to transmit location which means you are much more likely to find your stuff.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/ping-bluetooth-cellular-gps-tracker\/\">https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/ping-bluetooth-cellular-gps-tracker\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>the trackers are selling for $90, not sure if they are shipping yet. &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2086132436\">Nite Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>JON BLAZE | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/UVrZbn-_iLW06ecZ6HOUIvbKKjQlt9wELulqsCtW2J8-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2086009698\">Thursday 3 and 5.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/9Bru5TS2ayoCOM6YHzHgrcX1lUjY9Jjf8cGZnh9U5XY-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2085831298\">NWCC Leakey Training Camp &#8211; Ride #1<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Dan Scoville | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/SpfSigFknEhWTkwpAnp0xbyqROv6D7XTdgom1YvVNOQ-2048x1152.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h1>Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">In conjunction with the news that Carson Lange has joined the Pivot Cycles factory team, we are excited to say that he and his brother, Bradyn Lange, have joined the CP staff as well!<br><br>Check out the new staff page on our website here! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1H8lvzEFI6\">https:\/\/t.co\/1H8lvzEFI6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cycle Progression (@CycleProgAustin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CycleProgAustin\/status\/1085982478324645889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Here is the schedule of events for the Arbor Day Celebration. <br>Register at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lBxHLFuKme\">https:\/\/t.co\/lBxHLFuKme<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/59AW5Og1tg\">pic.twitter.com\/59AW5Og1tg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Keep McAllen Beautiful (@KMBMcAllen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KMBMcAllen\/status\/1085998618576936968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UNTgreen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UNTgreen<\/a> movement! Ride your bike to class and if you get a flat, don&#39;t worry! We have repair stations around campus. There are 2 bike repair stations just outside of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNTUnion?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UNTUnion<\/a> and one right outside of Kerr Hall. \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3PnrD4JM6B\">pic.twitter.com\/3PnrD4JM6B<\/a><\/p>&mdash; University of North Texas (@UNTsocial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNTsocial\/status\/1086006583681798144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The updated forecast makes it sound like this Saturday will be brutal. Rather than having a tiny ride for just the bravest of souls, we&#39;re going to postpone this month&#39;s taco ride until next Saturday. Some of us&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y6d1TAbVhv\">https:\/\/t.co\/Y6d1TAbVhv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeCedars\/status\/1085915428554125312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On Sunday, we&#39;ll be doing our Bear Moon Bakery Ride. Join us! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fpASeT29UY\">https:\/\/t.co\/fpASeT29UY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kpuozkL3AA\">pic.twitter.com\/kpuozkL3AA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/1085917424140967936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">That is a great area, they also host a bicycle race there where a few of your officers have raced in!!  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/crestrbm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#crestrbm<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wearerbm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wearerbm<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mAD96HR0Ca\">https:\/\/t.co\/mAD96HR0Ca<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Frisco Cycling Club (@friscocycling) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/friscocycling\/status\/1085943679926370304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The beauty of gravel!  This or laps at TMS? \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u201a\u00f0\u0178\u00a4\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/gravel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#gravel<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M26A45Blkh\">https:\/\/t.co\/M26A45Blkh<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1la5gs8p1W\">pic.twitter.com\/1la5gs8p1W<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1085905278334365699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UF4MQQRmOw\">https:\/\/t.co\/UF4MQQRmOw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeCedars\/status\/1085786962546417668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h1>New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event Texas Gravel Championship 2019 &amp; TGC Gravel Tours &#8211; Rosebud, TX Texas Gravel Championship 2019 &amp; TGC Gravel Tours at Rosebud, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0mHqTqXE4d\">https:\/\/t.co\/0mHqTqXE4d<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f1VP00ucnF\">https:\/\/t.co\/f1VP00ucnF<\/a><br><br>100 Mile Championship Race<br>Combined Field Limit: 200<br>CATEGORYST\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B8XcC7ByKG\">https:\/\/t.co\/B8XcC7ByKG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1086105308039168001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 18, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/01\/17\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-january-17th-2019\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-chH","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47225"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47225\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}