{"id":53042,"date":"2020-05-15T23:37:20","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T04:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=53042"},"modified":"2020-05-15T23:37:24","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T04:37:24","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-may-15th-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/05\/15\/texas-bicycling-news-may-15th-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News May 15th 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kvue.com\/article\/life\/heartwarming\/sharing-good-news-positivity-hike-and-bike-trail-austin\/269-aa0aa769-c7d1-45d2-a8d4-7f63c8257bf4\">Sharing your good news: Austinites on the hike-and-bike trail share their positivity<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Hank Cavagnaro | www.kvue.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6\" src=\"https:\/\/kvue.com\/embeds\/video\/269-235848c7-c4e8-4cf7-bc94-5cd4871e6848\/iframe\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>This week Hank Cavagnaro went downtown to ask people what good news they have to share during this pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>AUSTIN, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d We&#8217;re continuing our series of &quot;share your good news&quot; where we go out and ask you to share something good that&#8217;s happening throughout this quarantine.<\/p>\n<p>I asked some people on the hike-and-bike trail and to share their good news. Here are some of the responses I got.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;It&#8217;s a time for me to slow down and &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/durangotexas.blogspot.com\/2020\/05\/wichita-falls-hottern-hell-100-goes.html\">Wichita Falls Hotter&#8217;N Hell 100 Goes Virtual Due To COVID-19 Pandemic<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YDyAteQg0JI\/Xr6GdvEo_mI\/AAAAAAAAm8I\/xaIdBDkIplkunZNEAj4GKzkRb7r96xphQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/HNH.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I attended the final day of the Wichita Falls Hotter&#8217;N Hell 100 event my first year in this town. I was impressed by what a HUGE deal it was, and how well executed and entertaining it all was. But, I have not returned. I do not remember what caused the non-returns, but I had planned on returning this year.<\/p>\n<p>As recently as a week ago I saw HHH officials indicating the event was still on track, despite the ongoing COVID-19 nightmare.<\/p>\n<p>And then this morning on the &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/texas\/dallas-ftworth\/fort-worth-help-plan-future-share-your-transportation-experience\">Fort Worth: Help Plan For The Future And Share Your Transportation Experience<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Press Release Desk | patch.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/patch.com\/img\/cdn20\/users\/23995892\/20200514\/070406\/styles\/raw\/public\/processed_images\/23995892_14190406594_8bc0efdb-3d5c-45f3-8eff-750642de2c51.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Press release from the City of Fort Worth:<\/p>\n<p>May 14, 2020<\/p>\n<p>The interactive map allows users to comment on vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian and public transit issues.<\/p>\n<p>The North Central Texas Council of Governments is accepting public input through a new online mapping tool. Map Your Experience is intuitive and designed to help the agency use public input to collaborate with partners and develop innovative solutions for &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/3456075642\">Road\/gravel\/trail\/flat tire\/heat\/dogs and even rain ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Andrew Murphy | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1600\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/VYnydmvEcmBzSOgd2W_unwKano97pJc1JIjyOTIxFdE-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/3456218764\">Unicorn Friday!! Metric century with Liz<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Nicole Volek | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1600\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/mPrb2vo8aVyjw_7vXnY41JtSaFW7AWPkjbtxT_N_ml4-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/3455425100\">That work stuff is crampin my style \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u201a\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u201a\u00f0\u0178\u00a4\u00a3 #backtoreality #notthatbadjustratherrideeveryday \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u0153<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Kelly May Nolan | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/cXGPxKab0B6Ax_l7pigHcLu0zQWqEvjlesmFf9Jnnbg-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeaustin.org\/2020\/05\/help-improve-north-lamar-shared-use-paths\/\">Help Improve North Lamar Shared Use Paths<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>bikeaustin.org<\/h3>\n<p>Help make North Lamar safe for biking!\nA virtual public hearing is starting TODAY regarding improvements planned for the northernmost part of Lamar Boulevard:  the  6-mile stretch from 183 up to Howard Lane\/I-35. This is a high-volume, high-speed road that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s owned and maintained by TxDOT, and it currently has no bike facilities at all.  But it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s very much a part of the City of Austin, and we need it to be safe for biking. You can review the current plans, and watch a video of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s presentation, here.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that the planned, funded improvements include 12 miles of new, shared-use paths, which would create continuous bike facilities along both sides of &#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\">Today was the Essential Bike To Work Day&#8230;  As many of you know, my job is considered non-essential, so this was the first time in several years that I haven&#39;t ridden my bike to work on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeToWorkDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeToWorkDay<\/a>. \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u017e<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth2020<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SocialDistancing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SocialDistancing<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideSolo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideSolo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ctNo1YenGG\">pic.twitter.com\/ctNo1YenGG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Hombre &#8211; STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sbwhite\/status\/1261498273581408260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 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\">&quot;Houston parks are facing two choices: either shut down, or somehow increase social distancing. The dangerous overcrowding that currently exists cannot continue. Unfortunately, many of the trails and paths in Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s parks are only 10 feet wide&#8230;&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3QRzPNAuTV\">https:\/\/t.co\/3QRzPNAuTV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/1261398821327777793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">You can ride the 6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d wide \u00e2\u20ac\u0153bike lanes\u00e2\u20ac\u009d westbound on Richmond and connect up with some nice bayou trails in Mission Bend.  Would be nice if they could make the connection along Braes Bayou.<\/p>&mdash; Simon (@simontrose) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/simontrose\/status\/1261412102884913152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">Still setting ridership records, even with 12 busy stations closed! Proud of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonBCycle<\/a> for continuing to provide safe, healthy transportation through this pandemic. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g8viLHYang\">https:\/\/t.co\/g8viLHYang<\/a><\/p>&mdash; James Llamas (@JamesLLlamas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JamesLLlamas\/status\/1261362687084081153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">Find your path and enjoy Bike Month. You can rent a bike at the closest SunCycle bike share station, or head down to the bike shop and get your bike ready at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CrazyCatCyclery?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@crazycatcyclery<\/a>.  Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/velopaso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@velopaso<\/a> to learn about bike month and get the latest updates from the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CDCgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cdcgov<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/13P8WpLeGT\">pic.twitter.com\/13P8WpLeGT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sun Cycle (@SunCycleEP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SunCycleEP\/status\/1261375121857511424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s clear <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonTX<\/a> wants more bike infrastructure. We need protected bike lanes, signal priority, and connectivity between pathways. If you built it, we will ride. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i5Foi59vwl\">https:\/\/t.co\/i5Foi59vwl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Madeleine Pelzel (@MadsPelzel) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadsPelzel\/status\/1261329807666798594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">If you are commuting by bike, walking, or taking transit snap a photo on your commute &amp; tag us <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/velopaso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@velopaso<\/a> using <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikemonth2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikemonth2020<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/essentialworkers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#essentialworkers<\/a> to be entered into a special <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikemonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikemonth<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u0153challenge\u00e2\u20ac\u009d!<\/p>&mdash; VeloPaso (@velopaso) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/velopaso\/status\/1261357877345869824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">&quot;I ride for my family and friends that have had breast cancer. The Texas Mamma Jamma ride is important to me as I can support them in a meaningful way by bringing awareness to the cause and helping others in need.  Whatever I can do to help, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m in!&quot;  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7JuBbgo3YN\">https:\/\/t.co\/7JuBbgo3YN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DMtM9JZT8I\">pic.twitter.com\/DMtM9JZT8I<\/a><\/p>&mdash; TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MammaJammaRide\/status\/1261286219125862400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">People who walk or bike to work enjoy their commute more than people who drive. Today would have been <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeToWorkDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeToWorkDay<\/a>, but it is moved to September. Now you have all summer to plan and practice routes for biking to work! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LpEFvvGjwH\">https:\/\/t.co\/LpEFvvGjwH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1261294937708072962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PgS2JCHBay\">https:\/\/t.co\/PgS2JCHBay<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fwbikesharing\/status\/1261300804151058434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">GOOD NEWS! All trails are now open for hiking, biking, and horseback riding! As always, feel free to call our park HQ at 830-796-4413 to check for<br>updates on trail conditions.<\/p>&mdash; Hill Country State Natural Area (@HillCountryNA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HillCountryNA\/status\/1261302010646847490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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 have GOOD NEWS for you!  Spider Mountain has re-opened! To celebrate their reopening, their season passes are on SALE. \u00f0\u0178\u017d\u2030 Who else is ready to be back on the mountain?<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MTB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MountainBike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MountainBike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SpiderMountain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SpiderMountain<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TrailRides?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TrailRides<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideWithUs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideWithUs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BicycleWorld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BicycleWorld<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BWRides?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BWRides<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LUi7OTb7O4\">pic.twitter.com\/LUi7OTb7O4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BicycleWorldTx\/status\/1261310802356772865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">Looking for a fun weekend activity for the fam? Try an at-home bicycle rodeo! \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2\u00f0\u0178\u0152\u00b5\u00f0\u0178\u00a4\u00a0<br><br>Use household items like canned goods or tupperware to create a course for kids to practice bike skills like braking, scanning, signaling and turning. \u00e2\u0153\u2039\u00f0\u0178\u2018\u20ac\u00f0\u0178\u201d\u201e<br><br>Share the fun using <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonthATX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonthATX<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gz0oulZJSm\">pic.twitter.com\/gz0oulZJSm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility\/status\/1261314418274639873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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\">Remember how we closed 12 of our busiest stations?<br><br>Those 12 stations normally comprise 70% of our nonprofit&#39;s bike rental revenue, and they&#39;re still closed right now.<br><br>Despite that obstacle, we just had the biggest week of ridership in our program&#39;s history.<br><br>7,466 trips.<\/p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1261323826320879616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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&#39;re thrilled to see that so many people are recognizing the value of getting outside and traveling in a healthy, safe, and sustainable way.<br><br>Riders are finding new stations within our network and creating new links between neighborhoods.<br><br>It&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NationalBikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NationalBikeMonth<\/a>, for real.<\/p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1261323827642064897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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 DragonSlayer 2020 &#8211; Georgetown, TX DragonSlayer 2020 at Georgetown, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w1nwHxcS43\">https:\/\/t.co\/w1nwHxcS43<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/G27okkgM1A\">https:\/\/t.co\/G27okkgM1A<\/a><br><br>CATEGORYSTART TIMEDISTANCEPRIZESFIELD LIMITFEE<br>Cross Country, all distances.7:00 AM90 milesswag raffle for complet\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dg3yMGaB5a\">https:\/\/t.co\/dg3yMGaB5a<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1261322876327690241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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 Thursday Morning Cruise &#8211; El Paso, TX <br>El Paso Bicycle Club<br>This event has been cancelled for the duration of the El Paso City\/County and New Mexico Stay at Home orders for the COVID-19 crisis. Cyclists may ride in small groups on their own whi\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XEq0mW23tj\">https:\/\/t.co\/XEq0mW23tj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1261322874062811136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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 Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides &#8211; Austin, TX <br>The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<br>Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop in \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cgE3oJphuK\">https:\/\/t.co\/cgE3oJphuK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1261322871546224640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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 FWMBA RETURN TO RACING &#8211; Fort Worth, TX FWMBA RETURN TO RACING at Fort Worth, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ddJ5TB93CE\">https:\/\/t.co\/ddJ5TB93CE<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FcAnIxhL1Y\">https:\/\/t.co\/FcAnIxhL1Y<\/a><br><br>CATEGORYSTART TIMEDISTANCEPRIZESFIELD LIMITFEE<br>Generalsee event details9 milesTop 3 win from pot$10<br>We\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PENcsAN1KG\">https:\/\/t.co\/PENcsAN1KG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1261322869767839744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 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 Wednesday Night Ride (WNR)  &#8211; suspended during COVID-19 crisis <br>El Paso Bicycle Club<br>ALL GROUP RIDES ARE SUSPENDED DURING THE CURRENT CRISIS THIS IS A NON-CLUB RIDE. 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