{"id":52972,"date":"2020-05-07T23:24:50","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T04:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=52972"},"modified":"2020-05-07T23:24:54","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T04:24:54","slug":"texas-biking-news-may-7th-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/05\/07\/texas-biking-news-may-7th-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News May 7th 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

USA BMX resumes racing and practice in several states<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Dean Yobbi | www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

GILBERT, Ariz. (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Fifteen USA BMX tracks in six states held "soft" reopenings for practice and races last week under state and city social distancing guidelines established during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

This weekend, about 10 additional tracks will open for racing and\/or practice, said Craig Barrette, USA BMX’s creative director, who noted all schedules are subject to change. USA BMX sanctions 320 North American tracks.<\/p>\n

Last weekend, four tracks held races in Oklahoma and Texas, "which is small, obviously, but significant as everybody begins ramping up and reopening their local programs," Barrette said.<\/p>\n

At the Katy and Cowtown tracks in Texas, racing was held in groups of four. U.S. practices took place on 11 tracks, with the …<\/p>\n

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Beaumont man charged with aggravated robbery after bicycle theft<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Chris Moore | www.beaumontenterprise.com<\/h3>\n

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Beaumont police arrested a man after he allegedly stole a bike from a 73-year-old man Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

The victim flagged down an officer near Calder Avenue and 6th Street and said a man robbed him of his bicycle a few blocks away, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The 73 year old victim was able to give the officer a detailed description of the suspect,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the release said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153At that time, a citizen who had witnessed the robbery and followed the suspect called police with additional information. Officers were able to locate the suspect and …<\/p>\n

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Spinistry Adventures – LBJ Grasslands<\/a><\/h2>\n

Spinistry Adventures | www.bikesignup.com<\/h3>\n

Fri May 8 – Thu December 31, 2020\nFS 920\nDecatur, TX US 76234\nThis is a self service adventure. It is intended for people to follow the routes whenever it is suitable for their own schedules. We are providing suggested routes and stops but we can not guarantee the current accuracy for any details at any given time. We suggest checking in with the local Forest Service office prior to starting your trip to verify current conditions and\/or requirements.<\/p>\n

You will need a free Ride With GPS account in order to access the routes for navigation purposes. Your confirmation email will have a link to those routes. Signing up for the adventure from this site will also give you …<\/p>\n