{"id":51880,"date":"2020-01-13T23:54:43","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T05:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=51880"},"modified":"2020-01-13T23:54:49","modified_gmt":"2020-01-14T05:54:49","slug":"texas-biking-january-13th-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/01\/13\/texas-biking-january-13th-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking January 13th 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/the-daily\/archives\/2020\/01\/13\/san-antonio-is-the-16th-most-deadly-us-city-for-bicyclists?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1VcGG4ysLF_5RTfmb2LKsPjm8A_xDgzk5viJnawhcdOytVWIbKKiS9R7o#Echobox=1578931418\">San Antonio Is the 16th Most Deadly U.S. City for Bicyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Sanford Nowlin | www.sacurrent.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media2.fdncms.com\/sacurrent\/imager\/u\/original\/22761333\/broadway_cyclist_3.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Strap on your helmet and watch out for distracted drivers.<\/p>\n<p>The Alamo City is among the 20 most deadly U.S. cities for bicyclists, according to an analysis of federal data by the insurance-shopping site CarInsurance.org.<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio is 16th on the list with 243 annual bike fatalities per 100,000 commuters in 2017 \u00e2\u20ac\u201d or more than double the national average of 104 annual fatalities per 100,000 commuters. 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Aggieland Outfitters is joining forces with the Houston Physicians Hospital and the Texas A&amp;M Cycling Team  so come and enjoy our Kick Off Party. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.mtbr.com\/texas\/dfw-gateway-park-new-improved-1125701.html\">DFW Gateway Park &#8211; new and improved<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>fredcook | forums.mtbr.com<\/h3>\n<p>It had been a while since I rode Gateway Park trail in Fort Worth. If you haven&#8217;t been in a while, GO!<\/p>\n<p>The west side has had several subtle improvements, like small berms making turns faster, additional rollers allowing you to gain a little more speed down, and a little air on their exits. Not so subtle are the new wood features. Great rollers for all level of riders&#8230; air with enough speed, or easy fun rolling the humps. A couple of skinnies now exist, and there are a coupe of great structured high banks go around on. All are quality builds, using either steel or treated lumber framing, and cedar decking with traction strips where needed.<\/p>\n<p>The east has seen a LOT of improvement\/evolution. That area is the fastest &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n<p>Sugar Cycles Road Team Ride\nSaturday, January 18, 2020 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sugar Cycle 521 Training\nSunday, January 19, 2020 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sunday BlendIn Coffee Club\nSunday, January 19, 2020 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sunrise Sunday Service\nSunday, January 19, 2020 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Kingwood STBX Sunday\nSunday, January 19, 2020 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysanantonio.com\/news\/local\/article\/SAPD-Man-arrested-for-attempting-to-steal-a-14971440.php\">Police arrest suspect accused of shooting homeless man while attempting to steal his bike<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Taylor Pettaway | www.mysanantonio.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/07\/77\/50\/18872876\/3\/1024x1024.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio police have identified the man accused of shooting a homeless man while attempting to steal his bike.<\/p>\n<p>Police said a homeless man was riding his bike at the corner of N. Brazos Street and Kaufmann Court when he was confronted by 28-year-old Alfredo Martinez, who allegedly attempted to steal his bike.<\/p>\n<p>When the man refused to give up his bike, Martinez grew angry and &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bicycleaustin.info\/forum\/viewtopic.php?pid=7237#p7237\">Memorial Silent Ride in memory of Merry Katheryn Daye 1\/18\/20<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>RedFalcon | bicycleaustin.info<\/h3>\n<p>There will be a memorial ride for Merry Katheryn Daye who was killed in a hit and run on December 16th, 2019.  She was the 84th person to die on our Austin roads last year.<\/p>\n<p>Ride details:\nSaturday, January 18 2020\nMueller Lake Park\nWheels down at 4:45 sharp<\/p>\n<p>From the KXAN story:  &quot;Cyclist Ms. Daye was killed in a hit and run on Cameron Road on December 16th 2019.  The victim, Merry Daye, 45, was &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h1>Texas Biking 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\">Progress.<br><br>More bike lanes = more cyclists = safer streets. <br><br>Keep up the good work, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeHouston<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DowntownHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DowntownHouston<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RodneyEllis<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IdvdjJlxNH\">https:\/\/t.co\/IdvdjJlxNH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1216843916634480647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re excited to announce our 2020 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride Board of Directors! These nine dedicated volunteers will guide our efforts this year and make the 2020 ride the best yet! Thank you for your time and expertise! <br><br>Read about our awesome board here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/212gkDqsQi\">https:\/\/t.co\/212gkDqsQi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oL82m8KAu3\">pic.twitter.com\/oL82m8KAu3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MammaJammaRide\/status\/1216848816164560896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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\">So, I&#39;m just going to come out and say it: I was hit by a car last week. I believe the actual term is T-Boned&#8230;<\/p>&mdash; #BikeATX (@BikeATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeATX\/status\/1216851096494362626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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\">Bicycle commuting with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/METROHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@METROHouston<\/a> Park and Ride busses is always a dream.  Special acknowledgement to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SportworksRacks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SportworksRacks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iz7lrScbzh\">pic.twitter.com\/iz7lrScbzh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Simon (@simontrose) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/simontrose\/status\/1216868703725334533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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 asked our guests how they made their biggest riding breakthroughs? Here was an inspiring story from victor.bogdanov, &quot;Went blind down the double black (first time ever riding downhill double black) and once I\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IzFOBX15F0\">https:\/\/t.co\/IzFOBX15F0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Spider Mountain (@Spider_Mountain) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Spider_Mountain\/status\/1216870720116011008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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\/karbachbrewing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@karbachbrewing<\/a> 18@18 ft. Shelby&#39;s 18th \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00f0\u0178\u008f\u00bd\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u20ac\u00ef\u00b8\u008f | <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\/hR3VWVpJeb\">https:\/\/t.co\/hR3VWVpJeb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fEA41fjqay\">pic.twitter.com\/fEA41fjqay<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/N8d0gg7\/status\/1216908061291491329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 14, 2020<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RideDCTA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RideDCTA<\/a> Rail Trail was highlighted as <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCTCOGtrans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NCTCOGtrans<\/a> Trail of the Month! What do you like about this trail, and what could be improved?<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K4a5FrTobu\">https:\/\/t.co\/K4a5FrTobu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1216774408435466241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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\">Ever wish for a bike lane on a certain road? Now&#39;s the time to make that happen! Review the downtown portion of the bike plan update and email City Council today to let them know whether it connects you SAFELY to where you need to go. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IBikeUNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@IBikeUNT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNTSGA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UNTSGA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WellbeingTWU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WellbeingTWU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ncC5FEOZQK\">https:\/\/t.co\/ncC5FEOZQK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1216741462026510336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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\">Starting today, Walnut Creek Trail will be closed at US 183\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit will be open on weekends. As an alternative, use the shared-use path and sidewalk along US 183 and the crosswalk at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Check our closures web page for more info <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aXEXKZWUco\">https:\/\/t.co\/aXEXKZWUco<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kr2H6lsWCU\">pic.twitter.com\/Kr2H6lsWCU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Austin Parks &amp; Rec (@AustinCityParks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AustinCityParks\/status\/1216741925350465537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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 work hard to ensure our stations are in ideal locations by working with the city, nearby businesses, and checking nearby forms of transportation. Have a station location request? Email us at contact@bikesahreofaustin.com! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/atxbcycle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#atxbcycle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/monday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#monday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/powertools?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#powertools<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/atx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#atx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9PvRYSlDOU\">pic.twitter.com\/9PvRYSlDOU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXMetroBike\/status\/1216706955324153857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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\">No matter which way you look at it, the annual HHH start is something to see!<br><br>Thank you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DaveDiamondTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DaveDiamondTX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ymRDs9VhmP\">pic.twitter.com\/ymRDs9VhmP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1216709908139249667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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\">Rain got all the metro busses late, so I did a little downtown bicycle photoshoot, which I will slowly reveal.  First, kudos to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DeFeet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DeFeet<\/a> for making socks that capture what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s happening in my brain today. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O8mR0jD3sn\">pic.twitter.com\/O8mR0jD3sn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Simon (@simontrose) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/simontrose\/status\/1216726017093636096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2020<\/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 ARR All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek &#8211; Austin, TX This is for all levels of riders, which will break into groups according to ability. 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