{"id":53836,"date":"2020-08-07T23:51:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-08T04:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=53836"},"modified":"2020-08-07T23:51:26","modified_gmt":"2020-08-08T04:51:26","slug":"texas-biking-news-august-7th-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/08\/07\/texas-biking-news-august-7th-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News August 7th 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/dallas-fort-worth\/frisco\/parks-recreation\/2020\/08\/06\/frisco-expands-trails-system-as-demand-increases\/\">Frisco expands trails system as demand increases<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By William C. Wadsack | communityimpact.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2020\/08\/06\/78299.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Some of Frisco\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most popular trails will soon get expansions to improve their connectivity throughout the city and the region.<\/p>\n<p>The city plans to add a connection to Cottonwood Creek Trail, one of Frisco\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s busiest paths, under the Dallas North Tollway later this year. That trail is then slated to be connected to Main Street in 2021. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2020\/08\/06\/78362.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2020\/08\/07\/watch-city-of-san-antonios-new-safety-video-teaches-critical-walking-biking-lessons\/\">WATCH: City of San Antonio\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new safety video teaches critical walking, biking lessons<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Ben Spicer | www.ksat.com<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Walk Safe, Bike Safe: Tips for Kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CZz1xg9vS78?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>SAN ANTONIO \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Vision Zero San Antonio, an initiative of the City of San Antonio\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Public Works Department, has released a new child-friendly, animated video that teaches kids critical roadway safety lessons, a press release said.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Walk and Bike Safely,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d a 15-minute educational video, was designed to help children learn and adopt important safety habits. The video is available in both English and Spanish. &#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\/i5iinf\/found_a_bike_anyone_missing_one\/?ref_source=embed&amp;ref=share\">Found a Bike. Anyone missing one?<\/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<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/workintexas-veterans.jobs\/houston-tx\/buyer-bicycles-and-bicycle-accessories\/D8004ADA30AE465DA73FC6677FD89137\/job\/\">Bike Barn Buyer-Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories in Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>workintexas-veterans.jobs<\/h3>\n<p>As a Bicycle and Accessory Buyer, this position is responsible for supporting our retail stores by executing timely special orders, writing and executing effective assortment plans by category, analyzing sales reports and assisting the purchasing manager in other related duties. This includes creating purchase orders, order tracking, running reports, order follow up and processing changes as needed. This position reports to Purchasing Manager.<\/p>\n<p>Position Requirements:- Minimum of 2 years retail purchasing experience<\/p>\n<p>Minimum 2 years of experience in a bike shop or be knowledgeable avid cyclist<\/p>\n<p>Has good knowledge of the workings of bicycles and the accessories that accompany the bicycle-The ability to work closely within a small corporate environment and directly with ownership and stores<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/3878725250\">Comfort\/Stoneleigh\/Vineyards Morning Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Jim Lane | 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\/ccGzfQoH5YPzHCa6BXzJ0yPZgg7w4CjT2Sw8QdvayIo-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" 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\">STOLEN &#8211; Green Fuji SLM in Austin, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ikyGA8poMM\">https:\/\/t.co\/ikyGA8poMM<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IWvim4bYsv\">pic.twitter.com\/IWvim4bYsv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeindexstolen\/status\/1291946137667039232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 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\">Check out my activity on Strava: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7uO9g5vJvp\">https:\/\/t.co\/7uO9g5vJvp<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iamspecialized?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#iamspecialized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StumpjumperHT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StumpjumperHT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWantMyMTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWantMyMTB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MissionTrails?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MissionTrails<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Borderwall?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Borderwall<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FitMcAllen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FitMcAllen<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CorazonRacing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CorazonRacing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PoweredbyTheHealthNut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PoweredbyTheHealthNut<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DaleCorazon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DaleCorazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/frJpyXjlos\">pic.twitter.com\/frJpyXjlos<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/1291892349690417157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 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\">Should it be illegal to park in the bike lane? <br><br>Yes. Yes it should.<br><br>Check out the tweet below to read the draft ordinance and submit feedback to the City. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/22q7fJJYMk\">https:\/\/t.co\/22q7fJJYMk<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1291778114985566211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 7, 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\">As one of the only cities in the country with a bike share ridership that has grown (read: soared) during the pandemic, we&#39;re seeing this effect firsthand. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NwZuFc5XBl\">https:\/\/t.co\/NwZuFc5XBl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBCycle\/status\/1291778580876320769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 7, 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\/DYK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DYK<\/a>? We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re adding regional paths around Central Texas to help you reach essential locations&#8211;with or without a car. Comment a photo or a memory of yourself on any regional path, or share using <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CTRMAtrail?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CTRMAtrail<\/a> for a FREE RECHARGEABLE BIKE LIGHT! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q634bLNIPB\">pic.twitter.com\/Q634bLNIPB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mobility Authority (@CTXMobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CTXMobility\/status\/1291706329694953472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 7, 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 Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) &#8211; El Paso, TX<br>Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft), El Paso, TX)<br>El Paso Bicycle Club<br>THIS IS A NON-CLUB RIDE. Wednesday Night Ride \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 18 &#8211; 21 miles, fla\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/798WfcfaKq\">https:\/\/t.co\/798WfcfaKq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1291763414960943105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 7, 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; Canutillo, TX<br>El Paso Bicycle Club<br><br>Meet at 7:15 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 7:30. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six fe\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/whTmg7ktNZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/whTmg7ktNZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1291944599615922176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 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\/4Q3PV3H5Rz\">https:\/\/t.co\/4Q3PV3H5Rz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1291944597447376896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 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; Canutillo, TX <br>El Paso Bicycle Club<br>Meet at 7:15 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 7:30. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. 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