{"id":47608,"date":"2019-03-15T22:58:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-16T03:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47608"},"modified":"2019-03-15T22:58:58","modified_gmt":"2019-03-16T03:58:58","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-15th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/03\/15\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-15th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest March 15th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bruce and Robert’s Southern Tier Adventure<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Bruce Cline and Robert Goss | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 18 Van Horn to Alpine: Long Day to Stay In Front Of The East Wind\nThursday March 14, 2019, 101 miles (163 km) – Total so far: 1,135 miles (1,827 km)\nDistance – 101. Climbing 1840′\nSong of the Day – Shout out to our lovely wives. Here is a song for you fitting of the midway "town" on the route…<\/p>\n

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Short Report – Bruce is Tired Tonight after after a long ride today. We crossed into the Central time zone yesterday so it has us fouled up for early starts. We deviated from the ACA Route and rode Highway 90, rather than doing the Fort Davis route and climbs. Trying to stay on schedule, but more importantly ahead of the east winds. It appears they caught us and we will be east winding it for the next few days. This means working with the maps, looking at alternate lodging and camping options. This is not particularly easy as so many places are simply out of business or are reported to be downright crappy. It is crazy to see so many …<\/p>\n

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Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17, 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Bike to Work Day, part of Bike Month, represents a unified day of celebration across the United States where the nation comes together to celebrate the bicycle \u00e2\u20ac\u201c as a mode of transportation, a fun way to explore your city, get to work or just get around your neighborhoods in the town you call home. Houstonians are challenged to rethink how they commute to the places they live, work or play.<\/p>\n

Where are you going? How do you get there? How can you change your routine with a bicycle? Is there a bus near you? A trail? Or a train? What are the …<\/p>\n

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Captain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Blog \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 3\/15\/19 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Registration for Bike MS: Ride to the River 2019!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by danitza, Velo Valero | cycling.powweb.com<\/h3>\n

Would you believe it? It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s that time of the year when you register for your annual MS ride, dust off those cobwebs off the bike and get back on the saddle!\nRegistration for the ride has been open for three weeks and we are sure most of you have already signed up and are ready to go! For those that have been busy and unable to register so far, there are some exciting offers in store for you. Please check out this link: Bike MS: Valero Ride to the River 2019.<\/p>\n

This is what we are most excited about:<\/p>\n

Bike MS Fundraising Jersey: Earn your own Bike MS fundraising jersey for raising $1,000 or more in 2019.<\/p>\n

This week is MS Awareness Week: Every day, people living with MS do whatever it takes to move their lives forward despite the …<\/p>\n

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Weekend Rides: Lime Creek Reverse & Lamppost<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

Saturday training rides leaving from Cups & Cones:<\/p>\n

7:30 am ride is a 61-mile route and is actually quite flat.. Get the route here: https:\/\/www.strava.com\/routes\/4732205\nFor Track progress or enroute here: https:\/\/www.wahooligan.com\/users\/live\/0SMVmji6alCkLzYxOg7mTw\nEndurance Pace Group leaves at 8:30 am led by Yunker. Mason 40. A civilized and speedy flat route that occasionally devolves into petty bickering and misguided attacks to which riders are encouraged not to respond. 16-18 mph average over …<\/p>\n

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Deadly crash raises awareness about bike safety<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Natasha Geigel | www.fox26houston.com<\/h3>\n

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HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Today marks one week since a cyclist died in a collision with an HISD school bus in the Heights. While the investigation into the cause of the accident continues, we want people out there on the roads to always be mindful of bicycles.<\/p>\n

It was last Thursday when 23-year-old David Loya was riding his bicycle on Heights Blvd. near 8th Street. He was run over by an HISD school bus, and died at the scene.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153That could\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been me, I ride …<\/p>\n

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Georgetown Bikeology offers hub for bike tuneups and group rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Evan Marczynski | communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n

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Hawk Harris had been manager of AJ\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Cyclery\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Georgetown location on Williams Drive for about five years when the shop\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s owner decided to close the location to focus on his main store in North Austin.<\/p>\n

With the cycling sales and service business blending his passions for enjoying the outdoors and connecting with people, Hawk decided to continue in the business and opened Georgetown Bikeology in December 2018 on Leander Road.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I originally came from a running background,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hawk said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I ran numerous road races down here in the Central Texas area and …<\/p>\n

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Video: Sweetwater boy with autism gives adaptive bike to kids in need<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Kelsee Pitman | www.bigcountryhomepage.com<\/h3>\n

SWEETWATER, Texas (KRBC) – Two years ago Conrad, a 7-year-old boy with autism, was told he would never ride a bike. But an adaptive bike has made the impossible possible.<\/p>\n

"That allowed us to do therapy every day, several times a day and it also got him to socialize," said Pamela Nelson, Conrad’s Mom.<\/p>\n

The bike was just the first step in his journey, and he’s now opening up thanks to two high school football players and their friendship. …<\/p>\n

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Bluebonnet Bayou w\/ the Boys<\/a><\/h2>\n

Nate Eguia | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Bruce and Robert’s Southern Tier Adventure<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Bruce Cline and Robert Goss | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 19 Short Day Alpine to Marathon, Texas: Tough Tough Headwinds – Need to Cut It Short Today\nFriday March 15, 2019, 30 miles (48 km) – Total so far: 1,165 miles (1,875 km)\nDistance – 30 miles and a few more in town rides. Climbing – 584 actual. 4500 with wind\nAfter the long day yesterday we intended another 80+ today, but the headwinds had other ideas. We had a great bailout at Marathon, Texas and what a great day it was.<\/p>\n

Shout out to my friend and Robert’s brother in law Bill Grava, our brother in song. Song of the Day, sing it Merle.. We hope it brings calm skies and tailwinds. …\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Paris not awarded $500K grant for proposed bicycle pump track<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Mary Madewell | theparisnews.com<\/h3>\n

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Paris missed the much anticipated $500,000 matching grant with Texas Parks & Wildlife for a proposed bicycle pump track to be located near Love Civic Center by five points, City Manager John Godwin learned Friday afternoon. …<\/p>\n

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Agenda set for Tuesday’s council meeting<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY BOBBY VASQUEZ | insidedp.com<\/h3>\n

Deer Park City Council\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s next regularly scheduled workshop and meeting is set for Tuesday evening. The workshop will begin at 7 p.m. with the regular meeting to follow at 7:30, both inside City Hall, 710 E. San Augustine. …<\/p>\n

… The evening\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s agenda also includes action on an agreement with RVi for professional services for the North East Hike and Bike Trails. With this action, Council is hiring RVi to assist with professional services related to establishing new 2.6 mile long Hike & Bike trails in northeast Deer Park. The trails will …<\/p>\n

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