{"id":48683,"date":"2019-04-26T00:14:47","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T05:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=48683"},"modified":"2019-04-26T00:15:00","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T05:15:00","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-25th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/04\/26\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-25th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest April 25th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.forthoodsentinel.com\/sports\/project-hero-stops-at-hood\/article_c8da1b5c-66c0-11e9-acb3-1389a58a1797.html\">Project Hero stops at Hood<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Kelby Wingert | www.forthoodsentinel.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/forthoodsentinel.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/81\/f81fe8ba-66c0-11e9-bd71-7f854c859e89\/5cc0ae83654e2.image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Around 40 wounded, ill or injured service members, veterans and first responders rode through the Great Place on bicycles as hundreds of Fort Hood Soldiers lined the roads and cheered them on April 18.<\/p>\n<p>The cyclists were on the fourth day of the 2019 UnitedHealthcare Texas Challenge, a 300-mile bike ride organized by the non-profit organization Project Hero. The six-day bike ride started in Austin and ended in Arlington. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/wacobicycleclub.com\/waco-cycling-map\/\">Waco Cycling Map<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Renee Van Treuren | wacobicycleclub.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"675\" width=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wacobicycleclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/waco-cycling-map-1080x675.jpg?resize=1080%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After several years of work by the city staff, MPO board and WBC Bicycle Advocacy Committee, we now have an accepted and bonafide cycling map of the City downtown and surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>This map should help anyone who might want to bike to work, school, or just get around town more safely on a bike.<\/p>\n<p>There are paper copies coming soon which will be placed in all local bike shops and other locations. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>    <blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BikingATX\/comments\/bf33ql\/tommy_ketterhagens_killer_gets_ten_years_in\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">Tommy Ketterhagen&#8217;s killer gets ten years in prison for probation violation<\/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><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/wacobicycleclub.com\/rides\/\">Tuesdays \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Now through the time change in the fall Bike Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Waco Bicycle Club | wacobicycleclub.com<\/h3>\n<p>Level: A, B &amp; C\nTerrain: Flat to moderately rolling hills with very low traffic\nStart: Roll out at 5:45 PM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Bring lights! Just in case.<\/p>\n<p>Waco Dam\n3803 Skeet Eason Rd\nWaco, TX 76708<\/p>\n<p>Please note the guidelines for riding abilities for A, B and C groups. This ride is for those people who can at least ride 25 miles in a group setting. If you are not quite at that level of ability yet, please check out our weekend chill rides. If you are new to the Tuesday ride please introduce yourself to one of the ride leaders. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/cycling.powweb.com\/captain_blog\/2019\/04\/25\/captains-blog-4-25-19-training-ride-at-bulverde-community-park\/\">Captain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Blog \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 4\/25\/19 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Training ride at Bulverde Community Park!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by danitza | cycling.powweb.com<\/h3>\n<p>Come out and join Velo Valero and the San Antonio Cycling Alliance this Saturday April 27th for a training ride starting at Bulverde Community Park \u00e2\u20ac\u201c just south of the Bulverde Post Office &amp; the Exxon station on Bulverde Lane.<\/p>\n<p>We have two routes:<\/p>\n<p>33 mile\n42 mile\nVelo Valero will be conducting a raffle benefiting Bike MS during each of the Velo Valero led SACA rides.  Buy a ticket at the ride start &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentonrc.com\/entertainment\/we-re-denton-dammit---april\/article_0eab51b7-d8ec-5747-b667-caf527b12a64.html\">We&#8217;re Denton Dammit &#8211; April 25, 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Lucinda Breeding | www.dentonrc.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/dentonrc.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/f0\/7f0fe3f9-a54b-5293-bda4-e8dda6f9d33e\/5cc10a8eecab2.image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Someone in Denton fashioned a homemade bicycle frame out of wood. A local artist, Tonya Littman, saw the bicycle and its rider, who explained that he made the bike himself. Impressive.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/theleadernews.com\/heights-shop-taking-part-in-annual-ms-bike-ride\/\">Heights shop taking part in annual MS bike ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Landan Kuhlman | theleadernews.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theleadernews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Photo-1.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cyclists all around are gearing up for the annual Houston-to-Austin trek aimed at raising money and awareness for multiple sclerosis, including a team in the heart of the Heights.<\/p>\n<p>I Cycle Bike Shop owner Matt Wurth and the iCycle team will join thousands of riders across the region this Saturday and Sunday, uniting in a mission to end MS with the annual BP MS 150. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/product-tech\/2019\/04\/25\/3-west-design-driven-take-pain-out-finding-perfect-bike-saddle\">3 West Design driven to take the pain out of finding the perfect bike saddle<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Dean Yobbi | www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/flexslider_full\/public\/images\/article\/gallery\/Trinity%2520fiver%25201%2520%25283%2529.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>FRISCO, Texas (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Sometimes finding the right product requires sitting down and designing it yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Especially when that product is a comfortable yet high-performance bike saddle.<\/p>\n<p>Just ask Jon Marceleno.<\/p>\n<p>After a futile search for a saddle that didn&#8217;t cause soft-tissue pain in the perineal area, Marceleno, a self-described &quot;tinkerer&quot; and son of an engineer, went to work. The result is his grassroots saddle company 3 West Design, which currently has three models. All feature a patented three-quarter-inch dropped middle section and a V-shape notch that mimics the shape of the male perineum. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kwtx.com\/content\/news\/Bellmead--Driver-arrested-after-truck-hits-bicyclist--509075611.html\">Bellmead: Driver arrested after truck hits bicyclist<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.kwtx.com<\/h3>\n<p>BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) A Waco man whose truck struck a woman who rode a bicycle into his path on the northbound Interstate 35 access road in Bellmead was arrested after officers determined he was named in outstanding warrants.<\/p>\n<p>The 56-year-old woman was riding her bicycle south on the northbound access road at around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday in Bellmead when she attempted to cross the roadway in front of the truck.<\/p>\n<p>She suffered minor injuries and declined medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The 33-year-old driver was taken to the McLennan County Jail, police said.<\/p>\n<p>The accident is under investigation.<\/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\">Race Results <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ttGYIcQS9c\">https:\/\/t.co\/ttGYIcQS9c<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ttGYIcQS9c\">https:\/\/t.co\/ttGYIcQS9c<\/a><\/p>&mdash; KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingRacingGroup\/status\/1121605537781755904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 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\">Chris Tolley WINS <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@drivewayseries<\/a> tonight and takes the Overall Mini-Series Win, too! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/teamworkmakesthedreamwork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#teamworkmakesthedreamwork<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elbowzracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elbowzracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/drivewaylife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#drivewaylife<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iamspecialized?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#iamspecialized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rotorbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rotorbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vSbii0Xtkb\">pic.twitter.com\/vSbii0Xtkb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/1121598830452068353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 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 2019 BP MS 150 is this weekend and we can hardly wait! On Saturday, April 27th Team BP and thousands of cyclists will be making their way from Houston to Austin to raise funds and awareness for MS. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f9dUXykybk\">pic.twitter.com\/f9dUXykybk<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMS150\/status\/1121548226241417224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">Thursdays are for watching folks ride really fast in circles.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rideyourbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rideyourbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/letsgetdizzy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#letsgetdizzy<\/a> cc <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DrivewaySeries<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2wwsqBXwGN\">pic.twitter.com\/2wwsqBXwGN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mellowjohnnys\/status\/1121569188106121219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 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\">I hosted my family including \u00e2\u0081\u00a6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LibbyDoggett?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LibbyDoggett<\/a>\u00e2\u0081\u00a9 \u00e2\u0081\u00a6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LloydDoggettTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LloydDoggettTX<\/a>\u00e2\u0081\u00a9 &amp; some friends\/fellow \u00e2\u0081\u00a6@BPMS150\u00e2\u0081\u00a9 cyclists from Team \u00e2\u0081\u00a6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tacodeli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@tacodeli<\/a>\u00e2\u0081\u00a9 for a celebratory dinner before the big ride. We are so excited to get started on Sat! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MSWarriors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MSWarriors<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MultipleSclerosis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MultipleSclerosis<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MS150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MS150<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xFFLHQ1UJN\">pic.twitter.com\/xFFLHQ1UJN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lisadoggettmd\/status\/1121581967496052741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 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\">There&#39;s a new bike and pedestrian trail going in along Rock Island Road. The path is actually part of the Forth Worth to Dallas Regional Trail system. Follow the link and learn more. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IrvingInvests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IrvingInvests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Z0gTJ9WPIB\">https:\/\/t.co\/Z0gTJ9WPIB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W2k7noakjy\">pic.twitter.com\/W2k7noakjy<\/a><\/p>&mdash; City of Irving (@thecityofirving) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thecityofirving\/status\/1121590991562080256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 26, 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\">Your guide to the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BPMS150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BPMS150<\/a> ride to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Austin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Austin<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4dn3uhDbRt\">https:\/\/t.co\/4dn3uhDbRt<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KPRC2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KPRC2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eAd2fXg48z\">pic.twitter.com\/eAd2fXg48z<\/a><\/p>&mdash; KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KPRC2\/status\/1121455082804064257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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 us next Tues., 4\/30 at 10 am for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Reilly Elementary! We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re celebrating a new two-way protected bikeway. See you at the southwest corner of Reilly Elementary (405 Denson Drive). <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2016Bond?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#2016Bond<\/a> \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GhisalloFound?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GhisalloFound<\/a> \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ENfkoG3dc5\">pic.twitter.com\/ENfkoG3dc5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility\/status\/1121458947360284674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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 two days 9,000 cyclists will pedal from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Houston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Houston<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Austin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Austin<\/a> in this year&#39;s @BPMS150. We can&#39;t wait to celebrate at the finish line, just like these Team BP riders in 2014! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TBT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TBT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BPMS150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BPMS150<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/upZkfMLwO7\">pic.twitter.com\/upZkfMLwO7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; bp America (@bp_America) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bp_America\/status\/1121436257827975168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">We&#39;re one of the safest ride in the country. We couldn&#39;t do that without our Ride Marshal program sponsored by Equinor! Thanks Equinor! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BPMS150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BPMS150<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JEo4JwCrXm\">pic.twitter.com\/JEo4JwCrXm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMS150\/status\/1121516748174446594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">Planning Department Transportation Planner Lauren Grove (pictured on left) was on the team that assisted with the Shepherd\/Durham road safety audit. Kudos to all on the great team effort! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BIaR37ZPPa\">https:\/\/t.co\/BIaR37ZPPa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPlanning\/status\/1121517834755088384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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 us this Saturday at Auditorium Shores for a ride to Eeyore&#39;s Birthday.  Don&#39;t forget to RSVP for complementary Breakfast tacos and coffee.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XA8JKFyedJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/XA8JKFyedJ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3KzeDS3cly\">pic.twitter.com\/3KzeDS3cly<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Smart Trips ATX (@SmartTripsATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SmartTripsATX\/status\/1121534028027502592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">Our rides are open to everyone. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cYbGLO8hAB\">https:\/\/t.co\/cYbGLO8hAB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/1121391222658985990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">Cyrus to lead DB1 weekly ride for Chris! (Apr 27, 2019 07:30AM)<\/p>&mdash; PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pbaDB1\/status\/1121391855239872512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">RT <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fortressfest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@fortressfest<\/a>: We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be kicking off the weekend with Tour de Fortress with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayorBetsyPrice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MayorBetsyPrice<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mellowjohnnys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mellowjohnnys<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FWBikeSharing<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OutdoorVoices?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@OutdoorVoices<\/a> CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE \u00e2\u0153\u0152\u00ef\u00b8\u008f<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gGrxFSg84B\">https:\/\/t.co\/gGrxFSg84B<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oOaHTFeHU2\">pic.twitter.com\/oOaHTFeHU2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing\/status\/1121409468317798400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">T-minus 2 days till <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeamSunAndSki?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TeamSunAndSki<\/a> rides the @BPMS150 from Houston \u00e2\u017e\u00a1\u00ef\u00b8\u008f Austin! Are you on our \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4 team this season? Show us your setup for the weekend! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ShareYourJersey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ShareYourJersey<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bpms150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bpms150<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wearestrongerthanMS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wearestrongerthanMS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikeMS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikeMS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sunandski?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sunandski<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TtPhBX0jVk\">pic.twitter.com\/TtPhBX0jVk<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sun &amp; Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SunAndSkiSports\/status\/1121414086795911169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">If you&#39;re not doing the Wildflower, please join us for our Rebecca Creek Ride on Sunday morning. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JMa7xsqFRY\">https:\/\/t.co\/JMa7xsqFRY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/E1LFxCvXve\">pic.twitter.com\/E1LFxCvXve<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/1121414325292404737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">Yesterday was first weekly &quot;practice&quot; crit of the Spring\/Summer races in Houston.  I raced 3\/4 and 1\/2\/3 back to back.  If I told you I was behind 2 crashes would you take the over or the under?<\/p>&mdash; Jeff C. (@331miles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/331miles\/status\/1121423654875729920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\/TeamSunAndSki?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TeamSunAndSki<\/a> will carry orange bandannas 150 miles in the @BPMS150 to represent those affected by MS. &quot;&#8230;ride for someone for motivation instead of just riding to get in better shape&quot;. <br>\u00f0\u0178\u00a7\u00a1 Learn more about the tradition of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BPMS150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BPMS150<\/a> bandannas: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9gbanjSycb\">https:\/\/t.co\/9gbanjSycb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TU7iwqPJBx\">pic.twitter.com\/TU7iwqPJBx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sun &amp; Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SunAndSkiSports\/status\/1121432297268498433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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\">Monday, April 29, 2019 at 7:30 PM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 8 PM\u00c2\u00a0<br>City Church, 9431 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas <br><br>Bandera Rd Corridor needs a Protected Bicycle Lane.\u00c2\u00a0<br><br>Please go so you can\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O9vhC4UWeU\">https:\/\/t.co\/O9vhC4UWeU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeSanAntonio\/status\/1121380334413783040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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 5th Annual Klunkytown Klassic &#8211; Fort Worth, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v9E4q4NZOu\">https:\/\/t.co\/v9E4q4NZOu<\/a><br><br>Save the date! The 5th installment of the greatest klunker downhill race on earth is set for May 19. Get those builds ready!<br><br>Valid klunker entries are defined as single s\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JwqTyVQ311\">https:\/\/t.co\/JwqTyVQ311<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1121543903524663297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 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 First Baptist Church &#8211; Whitehouse, TX Thursday night Bike ride from FBC Whitehouse parking lot rolling out @ 6:00pm on a 28 mile route. This is a medium paced ride @ 15-17 mph avg. 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