{"id":52901,"date":"2020-04-29T00:18:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T05:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=52901"},"modified":"2020-04-29T00:18:30","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T05:18:30","slug":"texas-biking-april-28th-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/04\/29\/texas-biking-april-28th-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking April 28th 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krgv.com\/news\/valley-bicycle-shop-owner-spotlights-safety-tips-as-sales-rise-amid-pandemic\/\">Video: Valley bicycle shop owner spotlights safety tips as sales rise amid pandemic<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By: Cecilia Gutierrez | www.krgv.com<\/h3>\n<p>Bicycle sales are on the rise in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. As more riders hit the streets, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s important to know how to share the road.<\/p>\n<p>Experts say cyclists should wear lights to warn drivers when riding, both at night and day.<\/p>\n<p>Jesus Mendiola, owner of Trek Bike Service and Gear in Mission, says cyclist also need to find a helmet that fits comfortably and should wear bright colored clothing.<\/p>\n<p>Mendiola says people should ride in the same direction as traffic, on a bike lane or shoulder, and not on sidewalks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/pitsfritztownnews.wordpress.com\/2020\/04\/28\/im-back-in-the-saddle-again-3\/\">I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m Back in the Saddle Again<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Pit&#8217;s Fritztown News | pitsfritztownnews.wordpress.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pitsfritztownnews.files.wordpress.com\/2020\/04\/bicycle_stands_0004.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Well, not like Gene Autry in the song of that title, but back in the saddle of my bicycle. On Sunday, with temperatures just above 75 Fahrenheit and nice sunshine, I decided to hop on the Marin &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-reddit wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n    <blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bikehouston\/comments\/g9z445\/my_favorite_katy_loop\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">My favorite Katy loop.<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bikehouston\/\">bikehouston<\/a>    <\/blockquote>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.redditmedia.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-reddit wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n    <blockquote class=\"reddit-card\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bikehouston\/comments\/g9u8me\/i_biked_13ish_parkstrails_in_west_houston_on_a\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">I biked 13ish Parks\/Trails in West Houston on a sunny day with GoPro TimeWarp. Jump to time links in video description.<\/a> from      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/bikehouston\/\">bikehouston<\/a>    <\/blockquote>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.redditmedia.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><hr \/>\n<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\">La Crosse Ave crossing over S. Mopac (and access to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Veloway?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Veloway<\/a>) is OPEN! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@austinmobility<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TxDOT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TxDOT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Cl1MR4O6LD\">pic.twitter.com\/Cl1MR4O6LD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/1255265681714667528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 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=\"tl\" dir=\"ltr\">\u00f0\u0178\u201c\u00b8: Vica Guevara<br><br>Sunset chasing at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/buffalobayou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@buffalobayou<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tTm3Oa21fO\">pic.twitter.com\/tTm3Oa21fO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonCM\/status\/1255172243312840706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 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 need your help to create a citywide network of &quot;Slow Streets&quot; during this pandemic to allow safe exercise on neighborhood streets to reduce crowding in parks or on trails.<br><br>Make your voice heard through the petition.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EPB41ag36w\">https:\/\/t.co\/EPB41ag36w<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A3UYPBjpXN\">pic.twitter.com\/A3UYPBjpXN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeaustin\/status\/1255200892233662464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 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 Bayou Greenways 2020 program has built and connected &gt;150 miles of trails along Houston major bayous including White Oak, with planned completion for this year.  The wildflowers are in bloom. 33\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1v5jv7ANgc\">pic.twitter.com\/1v5jv7ANgc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CarletonGeoff\/status\/1254959954148065281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 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\">Took a ride downtown this morning. On the way back I gave the spillway climb my best effort. 4th fastest of the day BUT on closer examination guess who is quickest age 65-69?That would be *ME*.(Not talking today&#8230; quickest THIS YEAR!) Singlespeed steel frame 35mm tires. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Strava?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Strava<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xNnnwlRcU8\">pic.twitter.com\/xNnnwlRcU8<\/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\/1255222844973297669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 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\">Well just a repost Jules says her bike is stolen , post says ,In the San Antonio,Texas area . <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bqqROkEaRx\">pic.twitter.com\/bqqROkEaRx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; jerald roll (@grandpajerald) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grandpajerald\/status\/1255138477903015937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 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\"><hr \/>\n<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  Kate&#39;s Ride &#8211; Sealy, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XfC3lkrwcO\">https:\/\/t.co\/XfC3lkrwcO<\/a><br><br>On October 1, 2013, 19-year-old Kate Strickland was struck by a car while training for the University of Texas cycling team in Austin. Strickland, a Cypress native, was gravely injured in the\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dJs38CDm7m\">https:\/\/t.co\/dJs38CDm7m<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1255162281593356288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 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\">New Event Metric Century Germanfest Bicycle Rally &#8211; Muenster, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6l1faVAB4g\">https:\/\/t.co\/6l1faVAB4g<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2qaXwBvxJb\">https:\/\/t.co\/2qaXwBvxJb<\/a><br><br>The 100 kilometer (63 mi.); 65 Kilometer (40 mi.); and 35 Kilometer (22 mi.)\u00c2\u00a0course is pedaled over paved roads in this beautiful and sce\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6gRjDXuew5\">https:\/\/t.co\/6gRjDXuew5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1255343439060877312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 29, 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\">New Event Ride of Honor &#8211; Fort Worth, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H1iZYB6aCk\">https:\/\/t.co\/H1iZYB6aCk<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5v2DajYhxR\">https:\/\/t.co\/5v2DajYhxR<\/a><br><br>This is the 1st Annual Ride of Honor and we are excited to be hosting this event at the Texas Motor Speedway.\u00c2\u00a0 We have three routes that leave the speedway and t\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tA4GaCF0ZY\">https:\/\/t.co\/tA4GaCF0ZY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1255343435961323521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 29, 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\">New Event BEAT THE STREET FOR LITTLE FEET &#8211; Sweetwater, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pg30p1ip9d\">https:\/\/t.co\/pg30p1ip9d<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/o0PurP4q1s\">https:\/\/t.co\/o0PurP4q1s<\/a><br><br>Get ready for the 8th\u00c2\u00a0Annual Beat the Street for Little Feet benefiting Cornerstone Christian School! 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