{"id":48851,"date":"2019-04-30T00:31:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T05:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=48851"},"modified":"2019-04-30T00:31:49","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T05:31:49","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-29th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/04\/30\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-april-29th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest April 29th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bike The Woodlands Month kicks off in May with activities and workshops<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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THE WOODLANDS, TX — The Woodlands Township will host a number of activities throughout the month of May in celebration of National Bike Month, in efforts to create a better community through bicycling.<\/p>\n

There are numerous events planned throughout the month of May for riders of all types. Bike to Work Day will take place on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive. Bike commuters are invited to meet for refreshments and bike commuting information.\nBike The Woodlands Day, a family-friendly event, will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon at Northshore Park. Exhibitors and activities will include local bike shops, bicycle clubs, sessions on basic bike …<\/p>\n

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I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m Back in the Saddle Again<\/a><\/h2>\n

Pit’s Fritztown News | pitsfritztownnews.wordpress.com<\/h3>\n

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Well, not like Gene Autry in the song of that title, but back in the saddle of my bicycle. Today, with temperatures of around 75 Fahrenheit, but not too much the sun, I decided to hop on the Motta \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n

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Local Groups Gearing Up For Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

hillsbororeporter.com<\/h3>\n

Hill County Paw Pals and Hillsboro Police Department Community Outreach Programs have joined together again to launch their 12th annual \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Waggin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Trail Bike Ride\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Saturday, May 4.<\/p>\n

The event is planned with four routes (95-, 65-, 41- and 27-mile routes) to meet the needs of the avid cyclist as well as the casual rider.<\/p>\n

Waggin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Trail Bike Ride is an annual fund raiser for Hill County Paw Pals. Funds raised from this event are used to help eradicate pet overpopulation in Hill County, and a portion of the raised funds go to …<\/p>\n

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

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

Haardvarks\nTuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Lite Bike\nTuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 7:05 PM<\/p>\n

Tuesday Night Intervals w\/ South Texas Cycling Club\nTuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

MPPPL\nTuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 5:30 AM<\/p>\n

Smackdown TNE\nTuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Paperclip\nTuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 5:45 PM<\/p>\n

Bear Creek Crits: Week 2\nWednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 5:00 PM<\/p>\n

Wednesday UBG\nWednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

West Bike\nWednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Sugar Land WNW 2019\nWednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Nite Bike\nThursday, May 2, 2019 @ 7:05 PM<\/p>\n

Paperclip\nThursday, May 2, 2019 @ 5:45 PM<\/p>\n

Thursday Night Shop Ride – Short Route (12.5) Miles – Pearland Bicycles\nThursday, May 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Smackdown TNE\nThursday, May 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Catalina\nThursday, May 2, 2019 @ 5:30 AM<\/p>\n

Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride 25.8 Miles\nThursday, May 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

FNR (Friday Night Racing)\nFriday, May 3, 2019 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Zube NWCC ride – Multiple groups\nSaturday, May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Sugar Cycles (Short)\nSaturday, May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Bike Barn Clear Lake\nSaturday, May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Sunday Blendin\nSunday, May 5, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Noon Bike\nSunday, May 5, 2019 @ 12:00 PM<\/p>\n

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Updated Routes for 65 and 100 mile routes<\/a><\/h2>\n

wcsmith | www.waggintrailbikeride.com<\/h3>\n

OK. Some changes to the 65 and 100 mile routes. All new information is updated on the website.<\/p>\n

TXDOT just the other day, seal coated a portion of FM1243 (wasn’t supposed to happen until late May or June) — that portion south of Hwy 22 down to Hwy171 — about 6 or so miles. Don’t think it will be good by Waggin’ Trail time.<\/p>\n

So, the 65 miler is now a 60 miler and the 95 miler is now a 103 miler. I tried very hard to keep …<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WYQk30_z1jc<\/p>\n