{"id":47586,"date":"2019-03-11T23:06:52","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T04:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47586"},"modified":"2019-03-11T23:06:57","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T04:06:57","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-11th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/03\/11\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-11th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest March 11th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chron.com\/news\/houston-texas\/houston\/article\/Cyclist-worried-about-biking-on-city-streets-13679717.php\">Cyclist worried about biking on city streets before deadly collision with HISD bus, father says<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Julian Gill | www.chron.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/01\/03\/71\/17055317\/3\/1024x1024.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>David Loya had been an avid cyclist in Houston for about eight months, but he was already keenly aware of the dangers around him on the road.<\/p>\n<p>His stepfather, Felipe Pinales, recalled a conversation with the 23-year-old who frequently rode his bike near his apartment in the Heights area. Loya said he was worried about cars creeping close to him as he pedaled in the bike lane.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I&#8217;ve almost been bumped twice,&quot; Pinales recalled Loya saying last Tuesday as they shopped together at the mall. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/tourdehouston\/\">Tour de Houston Volunteers<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Tour de Houston Presented by Apache | www.houstontx.gov<\/h3>\n<p>The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for the Tour de Houston presented by Apache event scheduled for Sunday, March 17, 2019. The Tour de Houston presented by Apache event is a fundraising bike ride that benefits Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Reforestation Program. This outdoor event is open for all cyclist levels, from the leisure rider to cycling competitors, and it is a recommended BP MS150 training ride.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteers will provide Rest Stop Assistance for the Tour de Houston presented by Apache at either:<\/p>\n<pre><code>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Rest Stop 1\nKIPP Academy\n500 Tidwell Road, 77022\n5:30 am to 2:30 pm\nOr\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Rest Stop 2\nU.S. Steel Tubular Products\n9518 East Mount Houston, Rd 77050\n6:00 am to 1:30 pm\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>o VOLUNTEER as a Rest Stop Assistant email to oneika.shelby@houstontx.gov<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\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\/bicycling\/comments\/azlwv9\/biggest_training_week_2_weeks_out_from_the_texas\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">Biggest training week, 2 weeks out from the Texas RAAM qualifier.<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bicycling\/\">bicycling<\/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:\/\/utdmercury.com\/city-applies-for-federal-funding-for-proposed-cotton-belt-trail\/\">City applies for federal funding for proposed Cotton Belt Trail<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Ruhma Khan | utdmercury.com<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/utdmercury.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CottonBeltTrailGraphic-toned.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Recreational walkway planned to run alongside future DART rail line<\/p>\n<p>The Richardson City Council has applied for federal funding to cover the segment of the proposed Cotton Belt Trail that services UTD, which is the fourth and last portion of the trail in Richardson that has yet to be funded.<\/p>\n<p>The Cotton Belt Trail is a 26-mile long hiking and biking trail that will &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/dallas-fort-worth\/frisco\/business\/2019\/03\/09\/richardson-bike-mart-has-humble-beginnings\/\">Richardson Bike Mart has humble beginning<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Olivia Lueckemeyer | communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/communityimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FRS-2019-03_17-02.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Walking into Richardson Bike Mart feels more like stumbling into a cyclist\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fever dream.<\/p>\n<p>Clusters of bicycles line the walls and the floor and even hang from the ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>At any given time, owner and President Woody Smith said 400 bicycles are ready for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Combine that with the roughly 200-250 warehoused bikes waiting to be assembled and another 1,500 housed at nearby locations, and what results is a companywide inventory that rivals shops nationally and perhaps even globally, Smith said. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n<p>Haardvarks\nTuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Lite Bike\nTuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 7:05 PM<\/p>\n<p>West Bike\nWednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>SL Wednesday Night Ride\nWednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>McIntyre 20\nWednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Nite Bike\nThursday, March 14, 2019 @ 7:05 PM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Barn Clear Lake\nSaturday, March 16, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Society Saturday 45 miler\nSaturday, March 16, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sugar Cycles (Short)\nSaturday, March 16, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Tour de Houston Presented by Apache\nSunday, March 17, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>SWCC Sunday\nSunday, March 17, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Noon Bike\nSunday, March 17, 2019 @ 12:00 PM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/11033\">La Primavera Lago Vista 28th Annual &#8211; Saturday \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Mar 2 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n<p>Categories\n\u00c2\u00bb Junior 10-14\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 2\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 35+ Cat 4\/5\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 50+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\t\u00c2\u00bb Men P\/1\/2\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 1\/2\/3\t\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 3\/4\/5<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/11034\">La Primavera Lago Vista 28th Annual &#8211; Sunday \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Mar 3 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n<p>Categories\n\u00c2\u00bb Junior 10-14\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 2\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 3\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 35+ Cat 4\/5\t\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\n\u00c2\u00bb Men Master 50+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4\t\u00c2\u00bb Men P\/1\/2\n\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 1\/2\/3\t\u00c2\u00bb Women Cat 3\/4\/5<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/news\/houston-texas\/houston\/article\/Deal-to-replace-Pelican-Island-bridge-leaves-13679786.php\">Deal to replace Pelican Island bridge leaves questions about development<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Nick Powell | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/77\/26\/75\/16609105\/9\/gallery_xlarge.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A revised proposal to replace an aging drawbridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island is closer than ever to coming to fruition, offering renewed potential for long-sought economic development.<\/p>\n<p>Galveston County and city of Galveston officials have reached a tentative agreement to fund an $89 million version of the long-delayed bridge. It calls for a conventional 75-foot span with four lanes, as well as pedestrian and bicycle crossings.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to replace the bridge have been hindered by a lack of funds and disagreements over long-term responsibility for maintenance and &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/news\/a26786238\/rei-cycling\/\">You Can Soon Buy a Cannondale at Any REI Store. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Why That Matters.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>BY AMANDA LOUDIN | www.bicycling.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/images\/illuminated-facade-at-dusk-with-logo-and-sign-at-the-news-photo-932318506-1552325030.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>REI is planning a major expansion into the cycling business, and it could have far-reaching effects for bike customers and retailers alike.<\/p>\n<p>The outdoor chain announced late last month that it will overhaul its inventory, which includes adding Bontrager gear and apparel, greatly expanding its Cannondale offerings, and adding an enhanced line of &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\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\">Great turnout for Builders group first ride of the year!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wJcxMCFNCj\">https:\/\/t.co\/wJcxMCFNCj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZyqAu10LQ9\">pic.twitter.com\/ZyqAu10LQ9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1105247719432572930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">What an incredible couple of days with amazing, passionate people who share the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeLove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeLove<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeSummit19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeSummit19<\/a> This group right here will be representing Texas at the Capitol tomorrow!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xS7HUU6AJO\">pic.twitter.com\/xS7HUU6AJO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeDFW\/status\/1105234286116917248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">Got some coping on and have about a day left of work and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ready to ride. Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/odd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@odd<\/a>.is.he.us for all the help. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/feeble?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#feeble<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/feeblebmx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#feeblebmx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/clothingbrand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#clothingbrand<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/clothes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#clothes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/buildyourownfun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#buildyourownfun<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/woodworking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#woodworking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bmx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bmx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/justhavefun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#justhavefun<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/handmade?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#handmade<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ramps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ramps<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bmxramp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bmxramp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/halfpipe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#halfpipe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PF4eQel81L\">pic.twitter.com\/PF4eQel81L<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FEEBLE BMX (@BmxFeeble) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BmxFeeble\/status\/1105240306142846977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">Just under two months until we get to see all of your smiling faces! Who is ready to ride with us?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bpms150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bpms150<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3rgWWkA10u\">pic.twitter.com\/3rgWWkA10u<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMS150\/status\/1105134067039784960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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 message is for Spinistry Race Team but anyone who is interested in finding out more about our Team is welcome to swing by to ask questions as well.<br><br>We have a couple of times booked for a get together spot this&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2ghEVaSTFG\">https:\/\/t.co\/2ghEVaSTFG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Spinistry (@Spinistry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spinistry\/status\/1105154028705595394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\/vFNrfRephw\">https:\/\/t.co\/vFNrfRephw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeCedars\/status\/1105158799596244994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">In honor of Women&#39;s History Month, our upcoming social ride will be led by some amazing women! Want to help? Send us a DM. <br>Start\/Finish: McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash Avenue<br><br>Wheels down at 6:30pm | No drop Ride | Distance: Approx 6-8 miles <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DmTZSRJuap\">pic.twitter.com\/DmTZSRJuap<\/a><\/p>&mdash; McAllen Bike Social (@bikemcallen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikemcallen\/status\/1105195033567715328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">Y&#39;all, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DrivewaySeries<\/a> starts back up THIS Thursday! We&#39;ll be out there as neutral support, cheering everyone on, and soaking in the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/itsalwayssunnyatthedriveway?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#itsalwayssunnyatthedriveway<\/a> vibes. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ObJpDL1RZR\">pic.twitter.com\/ObJpDL1RZR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mellowjohnnys\/status\/1105126291416801281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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 href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Houston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Houston<\/a> we have TWO upcoming Ped\/Bike Safety Focus Groups coming to your area on March 20 &amp; 21. Join us! Participants needed on the 21st. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ak0eZ4g1F6\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ak0eZ4g1F6<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LINK_Houston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LINK_Houston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/allynwest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@allynwest<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/impactnews_cyf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@impactnews_cyf<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jculpepper1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jculpepper1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gail_HPM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Gail_HPM<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houparksboard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@houparksboard<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBikePlan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonBikePlan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YqWXgJAIxu\">pic.twitter.com\/YqWXgJAIxu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WalkBikeSafeTX\/status\/1105115282736140289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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 href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Austin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Austin<\/a> participants needed! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TTITAMU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TTITAMU<\/a> is hosting an upcoming Ped\/Bike Safety Focus Group in your area on March 13. Join us! Please RSVP!  Pls RT <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeaustin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bikeaustin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@austinmobility<\/a> @AustinBcycle <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austintexasgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@austintexasgov<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TxDOTAustin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TxDOTAustin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KUT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KUT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeut?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bikeut<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/statesman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@statesman<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Movability?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Movability<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/impactnews_nwa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@impactnews_nwa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lmNVfJ22kX\">pic.twitter.com\/lmNVfJ22kX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WalkBikeSafeTX\/status\/1105117511996137474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00a8TODAY\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00a8 Monday March 11 we will start our weekly ROTHE Recovery Ride (RRR) again from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATCTriShop?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ATCTriShop<\/a>!<br><br>\u00f0\u0178\u2022\u2019 Roll out at 6pm<br>\u00f0\u0178\u201c\u008d923 Barton Springs Rd.<br>\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 ~1.5hrs of easy pedaling<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rothetraining?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rothetraining<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ffTrTmt9v9\">pic.twitter.com\/ffTrTmt9v9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/1105120107624308736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">Closing out this lovely day with our Sunday Funday post!! Check out what is happening this week!!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCTCOGtrans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NCTCOGtrans<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/localhubbicycle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@localhubbicycle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayorBetsyPrice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MayorBetsyPrice<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dorbaonline?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dorbaonline<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichBikeMart?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RichBikeMart<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VaDQSGUD9D\">pic.twitter.com\/VaDQSGUD9D<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeDFW\/status\/1104966740436492289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">Featuring Sheroes from Florida, Dallas Fort Worth,  Washington, San Diego&#8230; Black Girls Do Bike is creating a SHIFT in the cycling community \u00e2\u2122\u00a1 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g5rV3NdPoY\">https:\/\/t.co\/g5rV3NdPoY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Iron Riders Dallas (@IronRidersDFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IronRidersDFW\/status\/1105067377761374210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">Recovering this morning from a pretty massive ride yesterday. There is a reason why this endurance race is called the Death March. I believe less than a third of the riders completed the race on some of the rockiest and most technical trails in Austin. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bo5HVPHZCq\">pic.twitter.com\/bo5HVPHZCq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnFruehe\/status\/1105076292104450050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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\">Cousins! Bikes!Wishing there was some wet concrete around.Neighbor left this swing out with us in mind.Galway Rd. (Only place Dallas traffic people thought is was a GOOD idea to put up new 30 MPH signs. Cars NEVER used to speed.)THANKS \u00e2\u0081\u00a6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CityOfDallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CityOfDallas<\/a>\u00e2\u0081\u00a9 \u00e2\u0081\u00a6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/woombikesUSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@woombikesUSA<\/a>\u00e2\u0081\u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/43bmGe28AK\">pic.twitter.com\/43bmGe28AK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Martin Russell \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2\u00f0\u0178\u0090\u009d\u00f0\u0178\u0090\u00bf\u00ef\u00b8\u008f (@russell_dallas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/russell_dallas\/status\/1105083833353994240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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 Upper Valley Tour Group B &#8211; El Paso, TX <br>El Paso Bicycle Club<br>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Distance: Usually 20-25 miles \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Show up at 8:15 and ready to Roll Out: 8:30 am \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Pace: (Group B 15-17 mph) &#8211; Leader: tbd at ride time \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Details: No Drop Ride. Route will be a l\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H4m7E6kzTD\">https:\/\/t.co\/H4m7E6kzTD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1105130703174422528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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 Different Spokes for Different Folks. All Groups A,B,C &#8211; El Paso, TX <br>El Paso Bicycle Club<br>Reunion Ride for all Groups A,B,C. meet-up time 8:15 a.m. , roll-out 8:30 a.m. Group A: 35 miles, the three spokes, Airport road, Santa Teresa Border Cro\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OFNz4jZjfm\">https:\/\/t.co\/OFNz4jZjfm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1105130698724294657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 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 ARR All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek &#8211; Austin, TX Its spring and were back to 9:30 am Wheels down at 9:30 am. 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