{"id":48750,"date":"2019-04-27T22:43:43","date_gmt":"2019-04-28T03:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=48750"},"modified":"2019-04-27T22:43:51","modified_gmt":"2019-04-28T03:43:51","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-27th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/04\/27\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-27th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest April 27th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Video: Cedar Park group asks for help with bike trail improvements<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Hank Cavagnaro | www.kvue.com<\/h3>\n

Saturday at 9 a.m., ‘King of the Mountain’ and the city of Cedar Park are looking for volunteers to help improve a trail alongside the Brushy Creek Trail.<\/p>\n

CEDAR PARK, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d One of the best things about Central Texas is being able to enjoy the outdoors and parks in the area. One group in Cedar Park trying to make that even better, now it needs your help.<\/p>\n

Under Parmer Lane in Cedar Park, a crew is preparing a new trail.<\/p>\n

"Right now we’re taking an existing trail, and we’re doing improvements," said Brett Jones, the owner of …<\/p>\n

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Buffalo Soldiers on Bikes in Texas today<\/a><\/h2>\n

brianinc-ville | www.bikeforums.net<\/h3>\n

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On rod-brake roadsters, no less!<\/p>\n

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Veteran and Military Community Bike Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

events.mysanantonio.com<\/h3>\n

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May 4, 2019, 7:30 am – 11:00 am at Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA<\/p>\n

Price: Free\nPhone: 210-224-2694\nJoin National Parks Conservation Association & Congressman Will Hurd (TX-23) on an 6-mile morning bike ride along the beautiful River and San Antonio Missions to support National Parks and our military community. This FREE event requires RSVP.<\/p>\n

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Inner Loop gem unveils lush new hiking trail for Houstonians to explore<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Steven Devadanam | houston.culturemap.com<\/h3>\n

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Houstonians who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re fed up of outsiders (Austinites, especially) deriding our fair city for its lack of elevation and beauty have a new comeback. A hidden, Inner Loop gem has revealed a new trail and ravine and \u00e2\u20ac\u201d gasp! \u00e2\u20ac\u201d elevation that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s completely explorable.<\/p>\n

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, tucked away near Memorial Park on 4501 Woodway Dr., has unveiled a newly designed ravine trail as part of the nonprofit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Master Plan. The public can traverse this new trail, which boasts …<\/p>\n

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bike the woodlands 2019 event guide<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov<\/h3>\n

May is National Bike Month, and The Woodlands Township with support from Bike The Woodlands Coalition is offering a myriad of activities to get involved. Review the enclosed Event Guide to view complete details and learn how to register for an event.\nRegistration, helmets and waivers are required for all riding events. Registration is required for most other non-riding events. You are encouraged to sign up for as many events as you wish. However, please make a diligent effort to participate. Events will have a minimum and maximum number of participants. …<\/p>\n

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Alamo Area MPO Bike Safety Presentation<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.rei.com<\/h3>\n

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It will cover important street riding information in a quick, off-bike session. Join fellow bicyclists (and bicycling new-comers) to learn from the MPO’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planner in an informal, classroom-style presentation and discussion. The MPO’s Street Skills class will provide concrete examples of city cycling scenarios and how best to handle them so that you enjoy pleasant, stress-free rides.\nThu\nMay 2 6:30pm – 7:30pm\nSan Antonio REI<\/p>\n

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Muensterfest nonsense!!!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Eric M | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Wire Donkey Gravel Race<\/a><\/h2>\n

Katy McCleskey | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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TOUGH! 2nd place… Was in fairly close pursuit of the cat 1 who got 1st most of the race until I got off course on a turn briefly and then dehydration set in… number one lesson learned – carry more water!!!<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It was a hot \u00e2\u02dc\u20ac\u00ef\u00b8\u008f one out there on the route. We hope you enjoyed Sonny and our @TrustTheBum<\/a> favorites when you arrived in La Grange!

\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u017d Let the good times roll tomorrow for Day 2, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll see you in Austin at @COTA<\/a>.\u00e2\u0153\u0152\u00f0\u0178\u008f\u00bc#BPMS150<\/a> #wearestrongerthanMS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gvqw9gcUkC<\/a><\/p>— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) April 28, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>