{"id":47358,"date":"2019-02-04T23:45:23","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T05:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47358"},"modified":"2019-02-04T23:45:30","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T05:45:30","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-4th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/02\/04\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-4th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest February 4th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmtonline.com\/news\/article\/Laredo-City-Council-discusses-transportation-13588008.php\">Laredo City Council discusses alternative transportation initiatives<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Julia Wallace | www.lmtonline.com<\/h3>\n<p>Laredo City Council had an especially long agenda during their previous regular meeting, so naturally some common themes emerged from the group. Beyond the makeup of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s leadership, perhaps the most prominent motif was transportation, namely alternative transportation.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, council introduced an ordinance to establish a six-month pilot program for dockless scooters and bicycles. &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/austinmountainbiking.com\/index.php?\/topic\/532-benefit-of-long-slack-and-low-for-austin-area-trails\/&amp;tab=comments#comment-9139\">Benefit of long, slack, and low for Austin area trails?<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Loop_out | austinmountainbiking.com<\/h3>\n<p>After nearly 4 years away, I started riding again recently.  I have a nice 5 year old FS bike I am perfectly happy with, but got bit by a new bike bug, as you are bound to be after rekindling an old passion.  In short, I&#8217;d like to buy a new bike.  In an attempt to rationalize this irrational thing I want to do, I&#8217;ve been reading all the internet chatter about long, slack, and low, which seems to be all the rage nowadays.  For those of you who made the change to one of these new bikes with modern geometry, what were your &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixcycleclub.org\/event\/show\/442626261\">Upcoming &#8211; Matrix Cycle Club<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>TMBRA Pace Bend Race (XC) &#8211; Pre-Ride<\/h3>\n<p>All Day, April 6th, 2019 [Download] Location: Pace Bend Park, Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX, USA<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixcycleclub.org\/event\/show\/445173004\">Upcoming &#8211; Matrix Cycle Club<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Ride Ataxia &#8211; TEAM BIKEMART<\/h3>\n<p>All Day, April 6th, 2019 [Download]\nCheckout the TEAM BIKEMART WEBSITE https:\/\/www.bikemart.com\/about\/2018-team-bike-mart-pg1964.htm\nLocation: Denton, TX<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/10940\">Cedar Hill Race Festival &#8211; Road Race \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Feb 3 2019 Results<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n<p>Categories\n\u00c2\u00bb Junior 10-14 \t\u00c2\u00bb Master 50+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3\/4 \t\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \t\u00c2\u00bb Men P\/1\/2\/3\n\u00c2\u00bb Scholastic \t\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 3\/4\/5<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/10939\">Cedar Hill Race Festival &#8211; Road Race \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Feb 2 2019 Results<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n<p>Categories\n\u00c2\u00bb Junior 10-14 \t\u00c2\u00bb Master 50+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3\/4 \t\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \t\u00c2\u00bb Men P\/1\/2\/3\n\u00c2\u00bb Scholastic \t\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 3\/4\/5<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/10938\">Cedar Hill Race Festival &#8211; Time Trial \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Feb 2 2019 Results<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n<p>Categories\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3\/4 \t\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Junior 10-14 Cat 3\/4\/5 \t\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 50+ \t\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 50+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Men P\/1\/2\/3 \t\u00c2\u00bb Scholastic\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \t\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 5 \t\u00c2\u00bb Women Junior 10-14 Cat 3\/4\/5\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Master 40+ Cat 3\/4\/5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysanantonio.com\/news\/local\/article\/Bicyclist-killed-suspect-arrested-in-Dominion-13589059.php\">Bicyclist killed, suspected drunken driver arrested in Dominion area hit-and-run<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Jacob Beltran | www.mysanantonio.com<\/h3>\n<p>A suspected drunken driver was arrested after police say she fatally rear-ended a bicyclist and struck another car Monday afternoon on the far North Side.<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Police Department Sgt. Don Gatten said the cyclist was struck &#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\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/00\/30\/14\/16876328\/3\/920x920.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-reddit wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n    <blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BikingATX\/comments\/an96f0\/stolen_bike_south_austin_s_1st_and_el_paso_st\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">Stolen Bike South Austin (S. 1st and El Paso st.)<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BikingATX\/\">BikingATX<\/a>    <\/blockquote>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.redditmedia.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n<p>Houston Methodist South 40\nSaturday, February 9, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sugar Cycles Shop Ride\nSaturday, February 9, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Society Saturday 45 miler\nSaturday, February 9, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Pearland Cycling Club &#8211; Road Group Ride\nSaturday, February 9, 2019 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Barn West University Sunday Ride\nSunday, February 10, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sunday Blendin\nSunday, February 10, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2124929243\">Monday Monster Mash Ride<\/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\/z2W8kxQwLA2hUcrQTKNzCXzQ9C6zndWgG9l0DC7ws78-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheelbrothers.com\/corsicana-gravel-grinder\/\">Corsicana Gravel Grinder<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.wheelbrothers.com<\/h3>\n<p>The Corsicana Gravel Grinder page, provides you with the official registration information, ride distances etc. and if you scroll down a bit, videos, interviews and ride reports for this event. If you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t see a ride report and you participated in the event in the past, feel free to type something up and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll add it here! &#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.wheelbrothers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/corsicana.jpg?w=1200&#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\">Broadway in the downtown area could soon have 3\u00c2\u00a0miles of protected bicycle\u00c2\u00a0lanes.\u00c2\u00a0Protected lanes have a physical barrier, such as\u00c2\u00a0plastic poles or concrete barriers, protecting riders from the road.  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Qe0AUgZUYp\">https:\/\/t.co\/Qe0AUgZUYp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; KSAT 12 (@ksatnews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ksatnews\/status\/1092639200720105472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 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\">This Texas city has proposed removing a lane of parking for bike lanes on its busiest corridor to downtown\u00e2\u20ac\u201dbut some local business owners think it will deter customers. How can we show these businesses that they have every reason to embrace the bikes? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vVGke4kTqI\">https:\/\/t.co\/vVGke4kTqI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strong Towns (@StrongTowns) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StrongTowns\/status\/1092619570924408832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 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\">Mini bikers riding to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/burgerjointhtx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@burgerjointhtx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cdeEzrMxHF\">pic.twitter.com\/cdeEzrMxHF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthlineLex\/status\/1092575358589661186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 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\">Sending out Big Thanks to everyone who made the 2019 Pace Bend Ultra happens this past weekend! @bigmouthannouncing for going above &amp; beyond with his wicked skilllzzz, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamieltracy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jamieltracy<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/txpaleoracer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@txpaleoracer<\/a> for being such&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aFrlGua4Ca\">https:\/\/t.co\/aFrlGua4Ca<\/a><\/p>&mdash; HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HOLLANDRACERS\/status\/1092582178045734912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 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\">Never has Houston&#39;s trail system been so glorious, so out of traffic&#39;s way. And there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s more\u00e2\u20ac\u201da lot more\u00e2\u20ac\u201don the way. So, come on, Houston! Get out there and explore. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tV0QToeJrI\">https:\/\/t.co\/tV0QToeJrI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hlHNDCuVEU\">pic.twitter.com\/hlHNDCuVEU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houstonia Magazine (@HoustoniaMag) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustoniaMag\/status\/1092589134345134080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 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\">NOTICE: Shoal Creek Trail &#8211; Partial Closure<br>Shoal Creek trail will close for repairs due to trail erosion on Tue, 2\/5\/19 along the east side of Shoal Creek Blvd. (12th St. to Lamar). We hope to open the trail on weekends (Fri \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Sun) during repairs, weather permitting.<\/p>&mdash; Austin Parks &amp; Rec (@AustinCityParks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinCityParks\/status\/1092515915546198022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 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\">Extra Extra! The February issue of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustoniaMag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustoniaMag<\/a> is on shelves now, and we are so excited that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BayouGreenways2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BayouGreenways2020<\/a> is included in the Happy Trails feature. Check out the article to learn more about the initiative here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hp0MFy3RHg\">https:\/\/t.co\/Hp0MFy3RHg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houparksboard\/status\/1092543624779366405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 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\">Big Weekend for the Mad Duck Racing Family!  Proud of this group, taking all sorts of hardware and having a great time doing it! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/madduckracingfamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#madduckracingfamily<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/roadcycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#roadcycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/enduranceracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#enduranceracing<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1092427711082041344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 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\">A great weekend for Mad Duck Racing superstar Jaime Larmer as she takes win on Sunday Road Race to go with her time trial win as well as a Saturday podium!  Upgrade time \u00f0\u0178\u00a4\u201d? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/madduckracingfamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#madduckracingfamily<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/roadracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#roadracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cervelo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cervelo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ev7CYzUsem\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ev7CYzUsem<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g8oxJgTTZB\">pic.twitter.com\/g8oxJgTTZB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1092443451940110336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 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\">Bob Chaplin wanted in on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/madduckracingfamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#madduckracingfamily<\/a> podium weekend and took 4 podiums at Pacebend on Friday.. woohoo \u00f0\u0178\u2122\u0152 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yq9fhUSQS0\">https:\/\/t.co\/yq9fhUSQS0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KzWAsL68Ep\">pic.twitter.com\/KzWAsL68Ep<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1092443460362268672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 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\">DFW CYCLISTS held the annual Super Bowl Sunday Ride to downtown Dallas. Riders enjoyed lunch at Dicks Last Resort, before heading back to enjoy the game this evening.<br>Thanks to Bicycles Inc, Trek Arlington and B&amp;B Bicycles for  supported rides ensuring safety for all! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/onward?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#onward<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1mCqM4FULi\">pic.twitter.com\/1mCqM4FULi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Iron Riders Dallas (@IronRidersDFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IronRidersDFW\/status\/1092449281850724352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 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\">For the first time ever, you can now rent a bike at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MemorialPark?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MemorialPark<\/a>. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re proud to have two brand new B-stations at Cullen Running Center and Picnic Loop! (PC: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DoogieRoux?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DoogieRoux<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MLEGFC5Xen\">pic.twitter.com\/MLEGFC5Xen<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1092448479488737280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 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 this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorldCancerDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorldCancerDay<\/a> we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re thankful for our 950+ alumni &amp; current riders, the next generation of cancer fighters spreading cancer awareness &amp; prevention knowledge, our donors &amp; supporters, and the cancer research &amp; support service orgs we support working to end cancer. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oKE14OIDJB\">pic.twitter.com\/oKE14OIDJB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texas4000\/status\/1092471989112111106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 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\">Windthorst principal Roy Longcrier donned a shark suit, hopped on a bike and rode into 40-degree water to help students raise money for Patsy&#39;s House. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3eFFaJZo3x\">https:\/\/t.co\/3eFFaJZo3x<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fbhUyFpOiY\">pic.twitter.com\/fbhUyFpOiY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/timesrecordnews\/status\/1092407435069919232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 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 Events 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 The Annual St Pat\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ride &#8211; Dallas, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Tuh5MgNtra\">https:\/\/t.co\/Tuh5MgNtra<\/a><br><br>  The Annual St Pat\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ride<br>  A Sunday ride is always the best<br>  We vote that way at Nancy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s behest<br>  And after the ride<br>  We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll try not to hide<br>  Our excitement for an Irish food \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QrQ9BesFzh\">https:\/\/t.co\/QrQ9BesFzh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1092643386908135429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 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\">New Event 8:51 AM DFW Airport Fast Ride A faster version of the DFW airport ride. Usually close to 20mph average, with a few extra miles thrown in. This ride is dependent on enough fasts riders showing up. Please ask if there will separate group. The fas\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/293f8GqG0r\">https:\/\/t.co\/293f8GqG0r<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1092643384660058113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 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\">New Event Mesquite Ride &#8211; Mesquite, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T8qrowctgv\">https:\/\/t.co\/T8qrowctgv<\/a><br><br>Greater Dallas Cyclists<br>Distance: ~30 miles<br>5:30 pm:  16 mph average<br>Hills: Hilly <br>Breaks: None, but locations available if you need <br>Drops: Yes &#8212; you should know the route ahead of time!\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ESiRbAOMDy\">https:\/\/t.co\/ESiRbAOMDy<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1092643380767703040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 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\/02\/04\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-4th-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-47358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-cjQ","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47358","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=47358"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47358\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}