{"id":47808,"date":"2019-03-25T23:39:33","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T04:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47808"},"modified":"2019-03-25T23:39:41","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T04:39:41","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-25th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/03\/25\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-25th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest March 25th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gravel Guides bikepacking trip #1<\/a><\/h2>\n

Spinistry | www.facebook.com<\/h3>\n

Gravel Guides bikepacking trip #1 was a success! Despite a less than an ideal weather forecast for the weekend we managed to dodge everything but a bit of headwind on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Here are a few pics from Guide Extraordinaire, Jan Bennett. We will post more pics and video in the coming days as well as a full overview of the weekend. What a blast!\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Houston Dances, Skates, Rolls, and Scoots Through Sunday Streets in the Heights<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY DOOGIE ROUX | www.houstonpress.com<\/h3>\n

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Cigna Sunday Streets made its 2019 debut in the Heights. A 0.6 mile section of West 19th and North Shepherd and Yale was closed to automobile traffic.The free, family-friendly event presented an opportunity to be physically active and enjoy active transportation, as well as connect with neighbors in the community. (Photos by Doogie Roux)<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n

Haardvarks\nTuesday, March 26, 2019 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Lite Bike\nTuesday, March 26, 2019 @ 7:05 PM<\/p>\n

SL WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDE\nWednesday, March 27, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

UBG\nWednesday, March 27, 2019 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

West Bike\nWednesday, March 27, 2019 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

McIntyre 20\nWednesday, March 27, 2019 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Thursday Night Time Trial\nThursday, March 28, 2019 @ 6:15 PM<\/p>\n

Nite Bike\nThursday, March 28, 2019 @ 7:05 PM<\/p>\n

Bike Barn Clear Lake\nSaturday, March 30, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Sugar Cycles (Short)\nSaturday, March 30, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Society Saturday 45 miler\nSaturday, March 30, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Brazos River Bike Rally – 72 mi\nSunday, March 31, 2019 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n

SWCC Sunday\nSunday, March 31, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Noon Bike\nSunday, March 31, 2019 @ 12:00 PM<\/p>\n

Sunday UBG – B Group\nSunday, March 31, 2019 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n

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PHOTOS: Tour of Corsicana Bike Stage Race<\/a><\/h2>\n

Daily Sun photos\/Ron Farmer | www.corsicanadailysun.com<\/h3>\n

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The Corsicana and Navarro County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Dallas Racing Club and Corsicana Convention and Visitor Bureau hosted the Eighth Annual Tour of Corsicana Bike Race Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Criterium Race, a …<\/p>\n

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Viva Streets runs, rides into town April 5<\/a><\/h2>\n

By RICK KELLEY | www.valleymorningstar.com<\/h3>\n

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HARLINGEN \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Viva Streets Harlingen, the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all-action festival of running, bike riding and other physical activities, is set for April 5 in the historic downtown district. A social bike ride is on the board Friday evening, along with a 1K Fun Run and the Adventure 5K. …<\/p>\n

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TxDOT meeting about FM 407 expansion attracts large crowd<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com<\/h3>\n

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A large crowd of local residents attended a Texas Department of Transportation public meeting in Justin on Thursday to find out about how the state is considering expanding a 13-mile stretch of FM 407 from Justin to Bartonville.<\/p>\n

TxDOT is conducting a feasibility study on FM 407 from west of FM 156 (in Justin) to FM 1830 (at the Argyle\/Bartonville border). The …<\/p>\n

… TxDOT would also plan to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians in portions of the study, lessen land and environmental impacts and address safety issues. There is also a …<\/p>\n

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Honeoye Riders Reverse the Southern Tier 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n

By jim kersting | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 26: San Antonio-Uvalde, Tex.\nMonday March 25, 2019, 82 miles (132 km) – Total so far: 1,484 miles (2,388 km)\nOne of Jo\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s goals for this trip was to pedal every mile depending upon weather\/wind conditions. That went out the window in a nanosecond when sister Judy offered a ride to Hondo, the halfway mark for today\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s pedaling. Jo enjoyed a few extra hours of sister time at the Hondo Cafe while waiting for Happy. All was not smooth sailing for Happy as she dealt with a flat, a faulty tube stem and then a wire embedded in her tire from a …<\/p>\n

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Two Retired Amigos on Winter Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Douglas Wood | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 30: Hondo to Avalde\nMonday March 25, 2019, 43 miles (69 km) – Total so far: 1,498 miles (2,411 km)\nLast night the son of the motel manager drove us to a Mexican restaurant and pick us up. We offered the young man compensation. He did not accept it. More nice folks we meet on the ride.\nAs we departed Hondo I saw the cities sign. Their sign is appropriate from our viewpoint. …\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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VCC:Monday Mashing for 40 miles…than I went crazy and added another 60 miles! HELLO CENTURY…<\/a><\/h2>\n

Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Video: Cyclist struck by vehicle speaks out about accident<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Bill Churchwell | www.kiiitv.com<\/h3>\n

Allen Price said if he had not been wearing his helmet, it could have been much worse.<\/p>\n

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle over the weekend is now out of the hospital and is speaking out about what happened.<\/p>\n

The accident happened Saturday morning on Shoreline Boulevard and Lawrence Street. Police said a red car driving in the same direction did not check to see if anyone was coming when he …<\/p>\n

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Successful weekend for these 4 RT athletes at #tourofcorsicana<\/a>! Michael Johnson 2nd in Cat 3 Crit, Tamara Roberts 2nd GC Women's 3\/4\/5, Sheri Rothe 2nd road race & 3rd Overall Women's Open and Peter Aubin the Master 60+ Overall Winner after Road Race and Crit Win! #rothetraining<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zdmXSDFEZJ<\/a><\/p>— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) March 26, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>