{"id":49433,"date":"2019-05-22T00:02:20","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T05:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=49433"},"modified":"2019-05-22T00:02:31","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T05:02:31","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-21st-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/05\/22\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-21st-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 21st 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosstimbersgazette.com\/2019\/05\/21\/celebrate-summer-starting-with-national-trails-day-event\/\">Celebrate summer starting with National Trails Day event<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.crosstimbersgazette.com\/crosstimbersgazette\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Screen-Shot-2019-05-21-at-1.08.09-PM-249x300.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>People across the country and in the local community will gather next weekend at their favorite trails for a walk, run or bike ride on National Trails Day, and the city of Highland Village and Denton County Transportation Authority are inviting residents to participate.<\/p>\n<p>DCTA is partnering with the cities of Denton, Lake Dallas, Corinth, Highland Village and Lewisville to host \u00e2\u20ac\u0153National Trails Day\u00e2\u20ac\u009d events on June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is meant to get residents out and moving on DCTA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s A-train Rail Trail to enjoy the benefits of recreation and exposure to &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>    <blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bicycling\/comments\/brawtz\/houston_doesnt_do_pool_noodles_not_oc_found_on_my\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">Houston doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t do pool noodles (not OC, found on my Facebook cycling group)<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bicycling\/\">bicycling<\/a>    <\/blockquote>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.redditmedia.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=578006\">Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<p>Columbus to Sealy TX\nTuesday May 21, 2019, 28 miles (45 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,226 miles (1,973 km)\nRecovering from a longish ride yesterday, we decided on a shorter ride to Sealy, TX. Most of the day was windy, overcast, and a sprinkle of rain in later part of the day. We rode on the frontage road of the I-10. Sometimes we would be on the northside of the I-10 and other times on the southside. It was nicer riding on the &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheelbrothers.com\/2019\/05\/21\/cycling-in-the-heat\/\">5 WheelBrothers tools to cycle in the Texas heat and ride through the summer!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.wheelbrothers.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wheelbrothers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Depositphotos_53304971_xl-2015.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>5 Ways to Beat the Heat and Ride Through the Summer<\/p>\n<p>Summer is swiftly approaching, and with average Texas temperatures already in the mid80s,  it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time to start thinking about how to stay safe when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re riding in the heat.<\/p>\n<p>For event-specific training tips, this WheelBrothers post offers some tips on preparing for a rally and how to ride in a group safely. And look here for help on deciding what gear to pack.<\/p>\n<p>But let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s talk about heat training in general! High temperatures can heighten the intensity of your ride just like increasing speed, distance, or incline. Humidity is another a condition to &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/adudeabikes.com\/2019\/05\/20\/i-didnt-ride-my-bicycle-today-and-im-okay-with-that\/\">I Didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Ride My Bicycle Today, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m Okay With That<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adudeabikes.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/05\/img_20190520_1957473498142947257361613460.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Returning readers recall relatively recent reflections recommending rest. After five days of riding my bike almost 90 miles, and knowing I would reach 100 miles last week, this weekend I did very little. My body, my left knee and quadricep muscle in particular, were very grateful. As usual I was having trouble getting myself going. So when a friend offered to come by and help with some errands in his car, I jumped, however gently, at the opportunity. Later, we went for a &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhighplains.com\/news\/public-input-sought-on-proposed-sl-335-improvements-from-sw-9th-avenue-to-fm-1719\/2016192728\">Public input sought on proposed SL 335 improvements from SW 9th avenue to FM 1719<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By:  Karl Wehmhoener | www.myhighplains.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.kxan.com\/nxs-kxantv-media-us-east-1\/photo\/2019\/04\/08\/txdot%2520be%2520safe%2520drive%2520smart%25202_1554740636760.jpg_81218661_ver1.0_640_360.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR\/KCIT) &#8211; TxDOT is seeking public input sought on proposed SL 335 improvements from SW 9th avenue to FM 1719 tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church at Quail Creek.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the open house is to share information and gather public input on proposed improvements to SL 335, Segment C-1, from SW 9th Avenue to FM 1719 (Western Street), in Potter County. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230; The proposed project consists of converting an existing 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane freeway facility with ramps, one-way frontage roads, grade separations over intersecting cross streets and railroads. The proposed project will also provide bike and pedestrian accommodations. The open house will &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcbd.com\/2019\/05\/21\/woman-accused-killing-man-bicycle-indicted-manslaughter\/\">Woman accused of killing man on bicycle indicted for manslaughter<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>www.kcbd.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kcbd.com\/resizer\/d47Osx1a01hKIBpxXSwddav1TVk%3D\/1200x600\/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-raycom.s3.amazonaws.com\/public\/22PDAFZSVZHPPNZ3L7SBTAF2B4.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) &#8211; Laura Reynolds, the woman police say hit an 18-year-old riding his bicycle, was indicted for manslaughter by a Lubbock Grand Jury Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The accident happened early in the morning of June 28 of last year along 11th Street and Slide Road. The bicyclist was identified as Davion Boswell. Police at the time said Boswell was riding his bike south along &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2386913785\">Haarvarks Kemah Tuesday<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Troy Serrano | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"892\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/jUuQvNJobseQT37GQAoREjBxWhCa-vSUEB5l-zv8j5s-2048x1523.jpg?resize=1200%2C892&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/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\">&quot;I jumped back in and did the MS150&quot; &#8211; words from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/B2WD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#B2WD<\/a><br>Thank you to all who came out last Friday! \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u0081 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/D4awIQZaTZ\">pic.twitter.com\/D4awIQZaTZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Smart Trips ATX (@SmartTripsATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SmartTripsATX\/status\/1131054630635540480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 22, 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\">Next week we will begin a construction project between Calhoun Rd. and Ardmore St. to replace the existing asphalt trail along Brays Bayou with a new 10-foot wide concrete trail. Please refer to our interactive map for additional details and detour routes: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xsdecbt6nt\">https:\/\/t.co\/xsdecbt6nt<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Unf1tmCOWj\">pic.twitter.com\/Unf1tmCOWj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houparksboard\/status\/1130956594425094144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">Before hitting the roads and trails this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a>, make sure your ride is in tip-top shape by doing a pre-ride inspection of your by checking your ABCs (air, brakes, chain). With the right tire pressure, properly working brakes and a clean chain, you&#39;ll be ready to ride. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6cuWXkwYnT\">pic.twitter.com\/6cuWXkwYnT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility\/status\/1130843236115914753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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 easiest way to get to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CSChallengeFW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CSChallengeFW<\/a> is by bike! Free bike parking will be available (Thursday-Sunday) at the tournament entrance just south of the Roger St. bridge across the river from the Woodshed restaurant. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RrC3bUOA4w\">pic.twitter.com\/RrC3bUOA4w<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing\/status\/1130925287888306177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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\">Good information for any active commuter!<br>RT <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BicyclingMag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BicyclingMag<\/a>: Expert-backed answers to all of your sunscreen FAQs so you have everything you need to know to do it right. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AexAXz6eju\">https:\/\/t.co\/AexAXz6eju<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Movability (@Movability) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Movability\/status\/1130786580342427648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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 Critmas &#8211; 2019 Texas State Criterium Championships &amp; TUPPS bonus race! &#8211; McKinney, TX Critmas &#8211; 2019 Texas State Criterium Championships &amp; TUPPS bonus race! at McKinney\/Rockwall, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6jREysdZyH\">https:\/\/t.co\/6jREysdZyH<\/a><br>Location address:<br>    SAT: 721 Ander\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6VDOQKfrae\">https:\/\/t.co\/6VDOQKfrae<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1130863201522999300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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 Eighter from Decatur 2019 Bicycle Rally &#8211; Decatur, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Bkomtdl861\">https:\/\/t.co\/Bkomtdl861<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DXW7YoDgs9\">https:\/\/t.co\/DXW7YoDgs9<\/a><br><br>Cycling-8 mile &#8211; Individual<br>$35.00<br>Cycling-25 Mile &#8211; Individual<br>$35.00<br>Cycling-50 mile &#8211; Individual<br>$35.00<br>Cycling-100 miles &#8211; Individual A\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Lv2TmeO4DG\">https:\/\/t.co\/Lv2TmeO4DG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1130953784438513664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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 Tour de Honey 2019 &#8211; Beeville, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/piHF7WSUJy\">https:\/\/t.co\/piHF7WSUJy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/urf5wXjYv8\">https:\/\/t.co\/urf5wXjYv8<\/a><br><br>Cycling-30 Miles &#8211; Individual Age group\/open<br>$35.00<br>Cycling-50 Miles &#8211; Individual Age group\/open<br>$35.00<br>Cycling-65 Miles &#8211; Individual Age group\/open <br>$35.00<br><br>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xnsRlGs7ww\">https:\/\/t.co\/xnsRlGs7ww<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1130953780911136768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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 Cove House Classic Bike Tour 2019 &#8211; Copperas Cove, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZqgGIU1TZ4\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZqgGIU1TZ4<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7vzGhT6hjq\">https:\/\/t.co\/7vzGhT6hjq<\/a><br><br>ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT, August 9, 2018. You can still register the morning of the event.  Morining event registration will\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JznCKUfrXd\">https:\/\/t.co\/JznCKUfrXd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1130953776100192256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 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 Houston Bicycle Club Urban Challenge Ride &#8211; Houston, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TcB2KfAPse\">https:\/\/t.co\/TcB2KfAPse<\/a><br><br>A moderately challenging ride with a relaxed start time, join us for another fun  exploration of the City.  We&#39;ll still get finished before it gets too hot. The t\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T7fNNNHIgk\">https:\/\/t.co\/T7fNNNHIgk<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1131044357526687744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 22, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/05\/22\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-21st-2019\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-cRj","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49433"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49433\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49434,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49433\/revisions\/49434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}