{"id":49579,"date":"2019-05-27T23:23:50","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T04:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=49579"},"modified":"2019-05-27T23:23:56","modified_gmt":"2019-05-28T04:23:56","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-27th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/05\/27\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-27th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 27th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kxan.com\/news\/local\/austin\/trail-under-first-street-bridge-to-be-transformed-with-major-project\/2031534950?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter_KXAN_News\">Trail under First Street Bridge to be transformed with major project<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By: Kate Winkle, Julie Karam | www.kxan.com<\/h3>\n<p>![](https:\/\/media.kxan.com\/nxs-kxantv-media-us-east-1\/photo\/2019\/05\/27\/drake%20bridge%20project_1558975008529.JPG_89381682_ver1.0_1280_720.jpg0<\/p>\n<p>AUSTIN (KXAN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The underside of the Drake Bridge in downtown Austin is dark, with a wide swath of dirt on the trail between the concrete supports and the water and not much else. The city hopes to change that.<\/p>\n<p>Most people will recognize the Drake Bridge as the one supporting cars headed across the river on South First Street. Underneath is a section of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail that people pass through. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com\/2019\/05\/honey-tour.html\"> Honey Tour, Burleson, Texas  May 25, 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zBRXZtbAQsg\/XOvAK5c96oI\/AAAAAAAAV-0\/yj4V1Px-L_cvdPIMl1nEx6b9y9l70m8CQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/P5247050.JPG?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fourteen hundred riders converged on the relative small town of Burleson (45,000). Burleson is an outstanding ride and being a suburb of Fort Worth, they are able to draw riders from the Fort Worth\/Dallas complex. And a few from San Angelo. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9OUnt1p64Ek\/XOvECRNqSgI\/AAAAAAAAWA8\/sMnMggM6rGsDc9vAzkhW_INk6OhefrOFgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/P5247073.JPG?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>    <blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dfwbike\/comments\/btmmhb\/any_suggestions_for_longish_30_mile_rides\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">Any suggestions for longish (30+ mile) rides accessible from North Garland?<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dfwbike\/\">dfwbike<\/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=578566\">Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h4>Rest Day in Huston: aches and pains turned into an injury<\/h4>\n<p>Thursday May 23, 2019\nWe took a day off in Huston. Carols had some aches and pains in his knee that may have turned into an injury. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re hoping a day of rest will help.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/pics\/docs\/00\/02\/18\/02\/small\/IMG950640.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Huston<\/h4>\n<p>Friday May 24, 2019, 37 miles (60 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,307 miles (2,103 km)\nCarlos\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 knee didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get any better. He decided not to continue on. He made arrangement to have his bike boxed up and shipped back home. We rode off to the bike shop and later I rode to the hotel close to the airport we stayed for the night.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/pics\/docs\/00\/02\/18\/02\/small\/DSC03176.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Huston to Beaumont<\/h4>\n<p>Saturday May 25, 2019, 72 miles (116 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,379 miles (2,219 km)\nI was up early to say good-bye to Carlos and head off for the day. The road was flat with a slight wind coming from the south\/east. It was a long easy ride.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/pics\/docs\/00\/02\/18\/02\/small\/DSC03203.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Beaumont to Orange TX<\/h4>\n<p>Sunday May 26, 2019, 25 miles (40 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,404 miles (2,260 km)\nI was a little tired so I decided on a shorter ride today. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m glad it was an easy ride, flat and no wind. It took no time at all to get to Orange, TX.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/pics\/docs\/00\/02\/18\/02\/small\/DSC03218.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>    <blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bicycletouring\/comments\/bth28x\/almost_to_mexico_after_350_miles\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">Almost to Mexico after 350 miles<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bicycletouring\/\">bicycletouring<\/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=578695\">Route 66 West to East<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Keith Misegades and Bill Glass | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h4>Day 28 &#8211; Amarillo, TX to Groom, TX<\/h4>\n<p>Sunday May 26, 2019, 50 miles (80 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,270 miles (2,044 km)\nThere is not a lot to report today as we were still in the high plains area and the landscape is flattening out even more. The winds were a bit more favorable to us than yesterday and it helped us do the first 33 miles with a normal output of effort. During the last 17 miles, the wind turned to be a bit more directly out of the south so it slowed our progress. &#8230;\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/pics\/docs\/00\/02\/16\/44\/small\/BillWindFarm.JPG?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=578702\">Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n<h4>Orange,TX to Westlake, LA<\/h4>\n<p>Monday May 27, 2019, 59 miles (95 km) &#8211; Total so far: 1,463 miles (2,354 km)\nMy last day in Texas. I rolled out on this Memorial Day. I was hoping to shave off a couple of miles today by riding on the I-10. First, while leaving Orange, Texas. I couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t do it because there was road construction on the highway and little to no shoulder. I headed north and eventually east. It was an easy ride. Flat, a good clean road and a tail wind most of the way. The second time, I made my way southeast toward Westlake with the hopes of crossing over the &#8230;\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/pics\/docs\/00\/02\/18\/02\/small\/DSC03232.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.panews.com\/2019\/05\/26\/beaumont-collision-kills-bike-rider\/\">Beaumont collision kills bike rider<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Ken Stickney | www.panews.com<\/h3>\n<p>Beaumont police this weekend are investigating a auto-pedestrian collision that took the life of a man rising a bicycle.<\/p>\n<p>In an issued statement, police said a vehicle was traveling southbound in the left lane of the 3700 block of West Cardinal Lane around 10:30 p.m. Friday when a bicycle ridden by Darrell Henderson, 44, entered the roadway and the vehicle and bicycle collided.\nBeaumont EMS pronounced Henderson dead at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation was continuing, police said.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dirtragmag.com\/articles\/trail-report-spider-mountain\">Trail Report: Spider Mountain<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Carolyne Whelan | www.dirtragmag.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/shred\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/24000101\/DSC01655-1568x1045.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In a recent issue of Dirt Rag, we went to some bike parks to check out what new developments are happening in the world of designated bike trails and downhill riding. Windrock in January scared the goggles off me, but I took another stab at downhill bike parks when I visited Spider Mountain outside Austin, Texas last month. The area was bought by &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n<p>Hey there! Here are some upcoming rides this week&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Night Intervals w\/ South Texas Cycling Club\nTuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>MPPPL\nTuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 5:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Smackdown TNE\nTuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Paperclip\nTuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 5:45 PM<\/p>\n<p>Bear Creek Crits: Week 6, Series FINALE\nWednesday, May 29, 2019 @ 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday UBG\nWednesday, May 29, 2019 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Sugar Land WNW 2019\nWednesday, May 29, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Paperclip\nThursday, May 30, 2019 @ 5:45 PM<\/p>\n<p>Thursday Night Shop Ride &#8211; Short Route (12.5) Miles &#8211; Pearland Bicycles\nThursday, May 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Smackdown TNE\nThursday, May 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride 25.8 Miles\nThursday, May 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Zube NWCC ride &#8211; Multiple groups\nSaturday, June 1, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newswest9.com\/article\/news\/community\/basin-buzz\/fun-for-kids\/safety-in-mind-event-gives-away-bicycle-helmets-for-children\/513-45d58a57-04fd-4f5f-8aaa-640a15e07536\">Safety in Mind event gives away bicycle helmets for children<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Author: Kirsten Geddes | www.newswest9.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.newswest9.com\/assets\/KWES\/images\/1a1f5292-715f-4581-aaa6-4b31092f76eb\/1a1f5292-715f-4581-aaa6-4b31092f76eb_750x422.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>MIDLAND, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d WesTex Urgent Care and Kent Kwik Convenience Stores are teaming up for the 2nd Annual Safety in Mind event.<\/p>\n<p>From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 1, you can bring your child to CJ Kelly Park and they will receive a free bicycle helmet to use when riding bicycles, skateboards and more. Adults will also learn how to make sure the helmet fits properly to &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2402391773\">Ring Around San Antonio Century<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Mark Noblitt | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"585\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/F73jH0kEYOUIKlYfutP_c00Ygy6RkG1sx3jt1oaeUiI-2048x998.jpg?resize=1200%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2402199250\">Memorial Day Endurance Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Martha Morin | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/Jvs26oBT0F3Pg9N0t53bHEsJy2jQv-0GNJRFtJA0QFQ-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2402534745\">Memorial Day Margarita Ride p\/b SWCC featuring The Brit<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>J Mix | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/4rggSfpjPrSNyPnWpOcFZ6CtMETzOmKHX8rs9BhXCm8-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2401768427\">Hot One! First part was a coffee ride and then&#8230;<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Katy McCleskey | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"480\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/KrzhpSx-BKGEo8G-u45A-byCT9S7ik3L_P9OJsJjVAQ-2048x819.jpg?resize=1200%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2402929412\">State Cat 2 Crit<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Will Sharp | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/6bDhGnvGj5lOni1n411dP9DfBhbunAK5AFhNPFGsLnI-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/2402233360\">Memorial Day Honor Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Jose Gonsalves-Barreiro | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"708\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/5ueb9IhHnfccTyU9Ji2Zh7SDglaPgAse9SRR8OsKo94-2048x1208.jpg?resize=1200%2C708&#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\">A pure Drag Race to the line in today&#39;s Texas P\/1 State Crit Championships between <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/tolleyalways?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tolleyalways<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Biketuhl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Biketuhl<\/a> (CCR Roofing) and Kyle Swanson (Elevate). <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamspecialized?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@iamspecialized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SRAMroad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SRAMroad<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ROTOR_bike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ROTOR_bike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XXi9BJRiC8\">pic.twitter.com\/XXi9BJRiC8<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/1133206389915045888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 28, 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\">Quick update from Rockwall, TX! Chris Tolley is your new P1 Texas State Criterium Champion!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamspecialized?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@iamspecialized<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ROTOR_bike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ROTOR_bike<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SRAMroad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SRAMroad<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rothetraining<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hyperthreads_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hyperthreads_<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/tolleyalways?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tolleyalways<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iamspecialized?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#iamspecialized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elbowzracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elbowzracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KrXT0jQma2\">pic.twitter.com\/KrXT0jQma2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/1133110440895102976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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\">First race today went on a solo breakaway with 3 to go, only to be caught and past the last 150m.  So sad, but exciting for the crowds.  Teammate got 3rd on the sprint.<\/p>&mdash; Jesus (@SrCampy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SrCampy\/status\/1133111530453655553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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\">2nd race today, was not sure if I had anything left in the legs after my first race, tried to setup my teammate for the sprint but ended getting boxed in instead, teammate still ended up in 6th.<\/p>&mdash; Jesus (@SrCampy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SrCampy\/status\/1133111993047633920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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 2019 Pro\/1 Texas State Criterium Champion Chris Tolley! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elbowzracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elbowzracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oeD1px73RR\">pic.twitter.com\/oeD1px73RR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/1133123291743477762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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\">Morning group ride with Opie and deanafrankamen great ride. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6G49qyzdtN\">https:\/\/t.co\/6G49qyzdtN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; George Amen (@jore346) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jore346\/status\/1133149087644213248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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\">Two Races &gt; Two Wins \u00f0\u0178\u00a5\u2021\u00f0\u0178\u00a5\u2021! Mike Stanley (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bicyclesplus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bicyclesplus<\/a>) is your new Cat 3 Texas State Criterium Champion! AND just yesterday he also won the 45-49 AG Crit Championship as well!<br>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rothetraining?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rothetraining<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hmPE7Yvc8D\">pic.twitter.com\/hmPE7Yvc8D<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/1133183982848401408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 28, 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\">Beautiful morning ride to Trophy Club for a beautiful Memorial Day Service! \u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00ba\u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00b8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bb6TDwDh3P\">https:\/\/t.co\/bb6TDwDh3P<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BtYzoZ9pot\">pic.twitter.com\/BtYzoZ9pot<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1133054071848472576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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\">Memorial Day ride. (@ The Kitchen at 150 Sunset in El Paso, TX) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DZOdnmFLZp\">https:\/\/t.co\/DZOdnmFLZp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aRxBLfU02e\">pic.twitter.com\/aRxBLfU02e<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/twittyboyd\/status\/1133055510117322758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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 Mamma Jamma at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BSS_Austin<\/a>, May 29th, 5:30-7:30 pm, for a personalized shopping night. Bring your bike! Bike mechanics will be on-site to inspect your brakes and gears, air your tires, and lube your chain while you shop. Come early! RSVP here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jeenk7f5lS\">https:\/\/t.co\/Jeenk7f5lS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DB395VxBxM\">pic.twitter.com\/DB395VxBxM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MammaJammaRide\/status\/1133059805277556737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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 athlete Mike Stanley (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bicyclesplus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bicyclesplus<\/a>) doubles up, wins 40+ TX State Crit Champs yesterday AND the Cat 3 race today!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rothetraining?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rothetraining<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PewQ3DhSqK\">pic.twitter.com\/PewQ3DhSqK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/1133064826203377664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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\">&quot;Wanna go out on the bikes?&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/46ab7wMREY\">https:\/\/t.co\/46ab7wMREY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeFriendlyFW\/status\/1132998182655483906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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\">3rd place for Peter Aubin (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamaCycles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@shamaCycles<\/a>) in yesterday&#39;s Texas State Criterium Championships (Master 60+). <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rothetraining?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rothetraining<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/critlife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#critlife<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/critmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#critmas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7446UuxBAQ\">pic.twitter.com\/7446UuxBAQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/1132985831235497984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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\">\u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00ba\u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00b8Remember &amp; Honor\u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00ba\u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00b8<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThankYOUeverydayForOurFreedom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThankYOUeverydayForOurFreedom<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HappyMemorialDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HappyMemorialDay<\/a> \u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00ba\u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00b8<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ShopLocal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ShopLocal<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BicyclesInc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BicyclesInc<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/e25DkRO3en\">https:\/\/t.co\/e25DkRO3en<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Metm8dnNzV\">https:\/\/t.co\/Metm8dnNzV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bicycles_inc\/status\/1132975957071974400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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\">Off to the races once again last minute changed my mind again and will be racing twice today<\/p>&mdash; Jesus (@SrCampy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SrCampy\/status\/1132980866060365824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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 WALNUT CREEK TRAIL &#8211; Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wEZfil6vV8\">https:\/\/t.co\/wEZfil6vV8<\/a><br><br>RIDE THE CAR-FREE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL 9:00!!<br>Austin Cyclist Meetup<br>Saturday, March 23, 2019<br>9:00 AM to 11:00 AM<br><br>Don&#39;s Automotive\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EPxV4ABbrm\">https:\/\/t.co\/EPxV4ABbrm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1132856319264919554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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 ARR All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek &#8211; Austin, TX Wheels down at 9:30 am. (this means arrive early and be ready to pedal at 9:30am) This is for all levels of riders, which will break into groups according to ability. Beginners are welcome, and the\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZpYcQ94lZs\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZpYcQ94lZs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1133128077607919622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 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 Brenham &#8211; Brenham, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1d9RM17kUY\">https:\/\/t.co\/1d9RM17kUY<\/a><br><br>Ride starter: Ronald<br>  Nice hilly ride of 35-40 miles depending on how hot it will get.<br>  Several distances ranging from 33 miles to 59 miles, pretty hilly by HBC standards. 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