{"id":50907,"date":"2019-09-03T21:43:37","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T02:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=50907"},"modified":"2019-09-03T21:43:43","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T02:43:43","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-3rd-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/09\/03\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-3rd-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest September 3rd 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/340785079337940\/posts\/2396619130421181\/\">Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Rotzlers Sports | www.facebook.com<\/h3>\n<p>Tour de Gruene Tours and Time Trials will not be held in 2019. If you know of any groups or non-profits that would like to assume directorship of the event for 2020, please have them contact rotzlersports@gmail.com. We have enjoyed a long legacy of hosting the event since 1984 and contributing to many local charities, but the event has grown larger than ever anticipated and needs an organization to run the event with the same dedication and strong work ethic as our family and friends! We would be open to offering support, expertise, and services to the entity or non-profit who has the energy and manpower to assume the responsibilities and demands of hosting a quality cycling event. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B184yVcB7F9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Trek Bicycle Mission (@trekbicyclemission)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/blog\/mtb-trails\/new-mountain-bike-trail-openings-september-2019\/\">14 New Mountain Bike Trail Openings \u00e2\u20ac\u201c September 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Jeff Barber | www.singletracks.com<\/h3>\n<p>August 2019 was a huge month for mountain bike trail openings. From new connector trails within larger, established trail systems, to full-on, brand new bike parks, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s more singletrack for mountain bikers to ride than ever before. Here are the trail openings we tracked last month. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Recluse and Tarantula trails (Burnet, Texas): Spider Mountain, the first and still only lift-served mountain bike park in Texas, opened earlier this year and since then it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been getting rave reviews. On August 3, the park opened two new trails called Recluse and Tarantula, both names in keeping with the Spider theme. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmc.edu\/news\/2019\/09\/shifting-gears\/\">Former competitive cyclist shifts gears to lead a medical device startup<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Shanley Pierce | www.tmc.edu<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"376\" width=\"673\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tmc.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/shifting-673x376.jpg?resize=673%2C376&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Former competitive cyclist shifts gears to lead a medical device startup<\/p>\n<p>Sinead Miller walked away from competitive cycling after a serious brain injury left her unable to compete on a world-class level.<\/p>\n<p>Motivated by her own trauma, she decided to pursue a career in neuroengineering.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I wanted to make some impact in the health care space to help people like me,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Miller, 29, said.<\/p>\n<p>After earning a B.S. in chemistry from Marian University and a B.S. in biomedical engineering from &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleymorningstar.com\/2019\/09\/03\/valley-bike-share-plan-spinning-ever-closer\/\">Valley bike-share plan spinning ever closer<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Rick Kelley| www.valleymorningstar.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/d31029zd06w0t6.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2019\/09\/15329329.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>WESLACO \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The long-delayed Valley bike-share plan is moving ahead, and a contract agreement with a company called BCycle has been received and is being assessed.<\/p>\n<p>Ron Garza, executive director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, which is leading the bike charge, said last week the new dockless bike-share could be up and &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/adudeabikes.com\/2019\/09\/03\/anthony-wayne-williams-update-on-austin-bicyclist-2019-death-3\/\">Anthony Wayne Williams: Update on Austin Bicyclist 2019 Death #3<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com<\/h3>\n<p>The other day I wrote about the third bicyclist fatality in Austin, Texas this year. News reports finally shared his name, Anthony Wayne Williams.<\/p>\n<p>A Preventable Tragedy\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s tragic he died, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also hard to hear that he ran the red light and crossed a very busy and dangerous intersection where he got hit. It was broad daylight, too, at 1:00 o\u00e2\u20ac\u2122clock in the afternoon. The driver honked and then stopped and so most likely won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be charged. Anthony succumbed to his &#8230;<\/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\">Fayetteville Finale [Course Recon #2] \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u201a\u00ef\u00b8\u008f\u00f0\u0178\u201d\u00a5 | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hills<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/outsideisfree?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#outsideisfree<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Strava?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Strava<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HXYTo15eMf\">https:\/\/t.co\/HXYTo15eMf<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cDXapeVUSt\">pic.twitter.com\/cDXapeVUSt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/N8d0gg7\/status\/1169022020962705410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">Meet Morgann.<br><br>Morgann is our Austin Store Director and has a background in BMX, hails from France, loves Mcdonalds and knows how to send it at Spider Mountain on his Rocky Mountain bike.<br><br>To top it off, he&#39;s one of the nicest guys you&#39;ll meet.  Drop by the shop and say hi. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XVyq2xO6Yx\">pic.twitter.com\/XVyq2xO6Yx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BicycleWorldTx\/status\/1169022357140324352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">Lots of fun things to do on bikes at the Mueller Greenbelt. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ATX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ATX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hideandseek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hideandseek<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/woombikesUSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@woombikesUSA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M3TCEZVPzb\">pic.twitter.com\/M3TCEZVPzb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Martin Russell \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2\u00f0\u0178\u0090\u009d\u00f0\u0178\u0090\u00bf\u00ef\u00b8\u008f (@russell_dallas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/russell_dallas\/status\/1169040018234589184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">This was an amazing 30 mile bike ride around Houston. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HDO5yu1J44\">pic.twitter.com\/HDO5yu1J44<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis\/status\/1169040801244024832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">Lights will be REQUIRED for tomorrow\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s co-ed ride at Horseshoe Trail! If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve already reserved a borrowed bike we have lights for you, everyone else will need to provide their own lights. If you need to purchase\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h2UOiXAKqi\">https:\/\/t.co\/h2UOiXAKqi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DirtSideSisters\/status\/1169045419072065537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">RIDERS! This is the bib you will receive at the registration table. Note the two most important sections: the Food Ticket and the Beer Ticket. You will need these after the ride!<br>\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2\u00f0\u0178\u00a5\u00a3\u00f0\u0178\u008d\u00ba <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UnpvugQ8jT\">pic.twitter.com\/UnpvugQ8jT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/1169060010510487555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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 know the Tuesday after a holiday is rough &#8211; grab a bike and take a spin to make the day a little better! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lHW3QaYtce\">pic.twitter.com\/lHW3QaYtce<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing\/status\/1168983233977114625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You will never really know how beautiful our city is until you either walk these trails or ride a bike.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d -Commissioner <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RodneyEllis<\/a> on the occasion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonBCycle<\/a> ribbon cutting at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhdowntown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@uhdowntown<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xIP1ccBBQH\">pic.twitter.com\/xIP1ccBBQH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; James Llamas (@JamesLLlamas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JamesLLlamas\/status\/1168999767642427397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">Thanks <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinCityParks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AustinCityParks<\/a> for the new trail signs along Shoal Creek! In order for everyone to enjoy the trail, please be respectful and considerate of others. This sign is located just south of 3rd street on the way to the Austin Central Library! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bhcjqzRwuE\">pic.twitter.com\/bhcjqzRwuE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Shoal Creek Conservancy (@shoalcc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shoalcc\/status\/1169007227006570499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">Ribbon-cutting this morning for new <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonBCycle<\/a> bike share along White Oak Bayou at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhdowntown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@uhdowntown<\/a>. More on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPubMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonPubMedia<\/a> News 88.7 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hounews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hounews<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d1RWWsUdrK\">pic.twitter.com\/d1RWWsUdrK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gail_HPM\/status\/1168919355452743681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">Excited about the 4 new BCycle bike share stations at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhdowntown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@uhdowntown<\/a>! This will increase downtown connectivity and access to affordable transportation on 2 wheels. Thanks to Commissioner <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdrianGarciaHTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdrianGarciaHTX<\/a>, President Mu\u00c3\u00b1oz,  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonBCycle<\/a>  &amp; everyone who made this possible! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sHdwbdwjHe\">pic.twitter.com\/sHdwbdwjHe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis\/status\/1168955252441264128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">Gary grabbing some morning Moots on a beautiful day here in Grapevine! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zm6AIGCiMj\">https:\/\/t.co\/zm6AIGCiMj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zvSoImKR2Y\">pic.twitter.com\/zvSoImKR2Y<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1168905810510065667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\/railstotrails?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@railstotrails<\/a> is calling <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Brownsville?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Brownsville<\/a> a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Trail Nation\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and it is the location of the next October board meeting.  More here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kGKgx5aXWw\">https:\/\/t.co\/kGKgx5aXWw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Brownsville Parks &amp; Recreation (@BTXParks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BTXParks\/status\/1168886480929845248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">Hope your Labor Day Weekend was as fun as ours!!! \u00f0\u0178\u00a6\u201e\u00f0\u0178\u2019\u00ab\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2<br>.<br>.<br>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/allthefun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#allthefun<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/northshoretrail?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#northshoretrail<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/dorba?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#dorba<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/getmorewomenriding?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#getmorewomenriding<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/dirtsidesisters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#dirtsidesisters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/morewomenonbikes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#morewomenonbikes<\/a> @ Northshore Mtn Biking Trails <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bvbUOLNs45\">https:\/\/t.co\/bvbUOLNs45<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DirtSideSisters\/status\/1168737217684082689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m turning 40 on July 24, 2020. My goal is train for the SB250; which is to ride my bike from McAllen to San Antonio. To kick off my training, first event ride will be Ride for Rotary in Oct, 33 miles from Brownsville to SPI. Other notable rides are Pico de Gallo &amp; Jalape\u00c3\u00b1o 100<\/p>&mdash; BiciDude (@robdeleonjr) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robdeleonjr\/status\/1168766215378149376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">Construction on CapMetro\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s downtown station will cause a temporary shift for the Lance Armstrong Bikeway, starting today. Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZS7u14OeJy\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZS7u14OeJy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O5zpVCibm3\">pic.twitter.com\/O5zpVCibm3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Movability (@Movability) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Movability\/status\/1168837303235727360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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;ve got an amazing lineup of speakers at today&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhdowntown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@uhdowntown<\/a> ribbon-cutting:<br><br>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacksonLeeTX18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JacksonLeeTX18<\/a> <br>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdrianGarciaHTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AdrianGarciaHTX<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RodneyEllis<\/a> <br>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Karla4Houston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Karla4Houston<\/a> <br>-UHD President Mu\u00c3\u00b1oz<br>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/METROHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@METROHouston<\/a> Tom Lambert<br>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonPlanning?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonPlanning<\/a> Jennifer Ostlind<br><br>\u00e2\u008f\u00b2\u00ef\u00b8\u008f: 11AM-12PM<br><br>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mA7TelHavK\">https:\/\/t.co\/mA7TelHavK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LYBHqX98WA\">pic.twitter.com\/LYBHqX98WA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1168873687191363585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">CROSS!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/regrann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Regrann<\/a> from @fwcyclocross &#8211; In three weeks we kick off the first Tuesday night cyclocross of the season!  You don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to miss!  Come out and play! .<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/crossisboss?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#crossisboss<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/crossishere?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#crossishere<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cyclocross?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cyclocross<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/fortworth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#fortworth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/fortworthcyclocross?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#fortworthcyclocross<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cyclist?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cyclist<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/u?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#u<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UpBIWMpquz\">https:\/\/t.co\/UpBIWMpquz<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y6DyLN3mti\">pic.twitter.com\/Y6DyLN3mti<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadDuckCyclery\/status\/1168875753003507712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 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\">Time to play mountain bikes.. race this Sunday! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/regrann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Regrann<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingRacingGroup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@kingracinggroup<\/a> &#8211; It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s dirt time! 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