{"id":52928,"date":"2020-05-01T23:06:25","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T04:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=52928"},"modified":"2020-05-01T23:06:29","modified_gmt":"2020-05-02T04:06:29","slug":"texas-biking-news-may-1st-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/05\/01\/texas-biking-news-may-1st-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News May 1st 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehouston.org\/a-change-in-leadership\/\">A Change In Leadership<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Bob Wright | bikehouston.org<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikehouston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/BikeHouston-Logo-Color-Stacked.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BikeHouston announces the departure of Executive Director Clark Martinson.  Clark has given us two years of his service as Executive Director.  During his tenure, BikeHouston has benefited from Clark\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s detailed understanding of bicycle infrastructure, planning issues and processes, and his network of contacts in planning and development.  He has long been dedicated to bicycling and bicyclists, and we are confident he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll continue to make contributions benefiting the cycling community in the years to come.  We appreciate his service and wish him well in his future endeavors.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, we are launching a search for a new Executive Director to lead the organization as Houston emerges from &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CK3BOiUyWQs&amp;feature=em-uploademail\">NWCC News Episode 2<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Northwest Cycling Club | www.youtube.com<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NWCC News Episode 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CK3BOiUyWQs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reporternews.com\/story\/news\/2020\/05\/01\/bikes-breakfast-and-missile-bases-abilene-gives-supports-diverse-causes\/3060915001\/\">Abilene Gives 2020: Bikes, breakfast and missile bases are three diverse causes<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Nathaniel Ellsworth | www.reporternews.com<\/h3>\n<p>Ambucs big on bikes\nLori Boyd, founder and president of Abilene Big Country Ambucs \u00e2\u20ac\u201d which provides adapted bicycles and tricycles for free to children with disabilities \u00e2\u20ac\u201d has humble hopes for her organization&#8217;s first year in the fundraiser.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I&#8217;d be thankful to be able to get one bike,&quot; Boyd said. &quot;We do have a waiting list of about eight or nine kids, so if we could get them all bikes, we would be thrilled.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>At about $500 each, the bikes aren&#8217;t cheap. Each is tailored for its recipient, with &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/adudeabikes.com\/2020\/05\/01\/510-miles-biked-in-april-2012-in-the-first-third-of-2020\/\">510 Miles Biked in April &amp; 2,012 in the First Third of 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com<\/h3>\n<p>Another month, another milestone. My bicycling has been a daily affair for some time now, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve kept that streak alive. And that has made keeping my numbers consistently up from last year. I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to leave big numbers to do at the end of 2020, and long rides aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t a great idea in case of breakdowns or injuries. So I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m out there daily putting up the numbers. As I often do at the end of a month, I like to look at the statistics, so this is what this blog is about. No fake news here! Just A Dude\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s journey by &#8230;\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adudeabikes.files.wordpress.com\/2020\/05\/510-miles-biked-in-april-2_000-in-the-first-third-of-2020.png?w=1200\" alt=\"\"\/><\/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\">This Sunday, join BikeHouston and the Bayou Bikers for an online bike ride! Take photos of yourself biking and post them with the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/virtualbikehouston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#virtualbikehouston<\/a> tag, so we can all ride alone&#8230; together!<br><br>There is no better way to kick off bike month then getting on your bike! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/D2mlFV06Ql\">pic.twitter.com\/D2mlFV06Ql<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/1256369507079258112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 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\">Happy bike month everyone! \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u20ac\u00ef\u00b8\u008f\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4 Stay tuned for four weeks of events from BikeHouston to celebrate our favorite month!<\/p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/1256370532162904065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 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\">May is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a>! Where are your favorite places to ride in Denton? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/utoU9YAWaL\">pic.twitter.com\/utoU9YAWaL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1256286526432063488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 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\">May is Bike Month, Austin! \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2 Make a goal to ride your bike everyday. Hold yourself accountable by tagging us and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll give you kudos with a repost. Happy (socially distant) biking, y\u00e2\u20ac\u2122all! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ATXBikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ATXBikeMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikeaustin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikeaustin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u9ntQov9Wv\">pic.twitter.com\/u9ntQov9Wv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeaustin\/status\/1256298974161637377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 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\">May is Bike Month!! So many of us are looking to get outside to walk and ride, and this year we will be celebrating a little differently&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yeyi5id09Z\">pic.twitter.com\/yeyi5id09Z<\/a><\/p>&mdash; VeloPaso (@velopaso) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/velopaso\/status\/1256306362616696832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 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\">From helping hand out meal bags to families in need today, to patrolling our busy trails at Towne Lake and Bonnie Wenk, it has been an action packed but rewarding first day of May so far. Happy Friday, McKinney\u00f0\u0178\u2122\u0152 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FridayVibes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FridayVibes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FeelGoodFriday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FeelGoodFriday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NbuANMvf2K\">pic.twitter.com\/NbuANMvf2K<\/a><\/p>&mdash; McKinney Police (@McKinneyPolice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/McKinneyPolice\/status\/1256310073275473922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 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\/hashtag\/PEatHome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PEatHome<\/a> for Friday, May 1, 2020. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FamilyWorkout?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FamilyWorkout<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Stretching?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Stretching<\/a>. This instant PE Activity is for the entire family! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0aQcHk13Ek\">https:\/\/t.co\/0aQcHk13Ek<\/a>. Please share! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ActiveKids?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ActiveKids<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HealthyKids?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HealthyKids<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/usacycling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@usacycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OPENPhysEd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@OPENPhysEd<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HealthyatHome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HealthyatHome<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HealthyCommunity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HealthyCommunity<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rolando Roman (@RolandoCX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RolandoCX\/status\/1256182150434562054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 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 Sales Soar in North Texas During COVID-19 <br>Bicycles are contagious\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u00b7<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BicyclesInc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BicyclesInc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NewBikeDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NewBikeDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rZcABVrHh9\">https:\/\/t.co\/rZcABVrHh9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bicycles_inc\/status\/1256198119307522052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 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 Event 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 Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides &#8211; Austin, TX Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop in south Austin and heading out to the South\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iHUUV1jMEd\">https:\/\/t.co\/iHUUV1jMEd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1256340037060317184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 2020<\/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\/2020\/05\/01\/texas-biking-news-may-1st-2020\/\"><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-52928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-dLG","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52928","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=52928"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52928\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52929,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52928\/revisions\/52929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}