{"id":53981,"date":"2020-08-28T22:50:35","date_gmt":"2020-08-29T03:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=53981"},"modified":"2020-08-28T22:50:40","modified_gmt":"2020-08-29T03:50:40","slug":"texas-biking-news-august-28th-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/08\/28\/texas-biking-news-august-28th-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News August 28th 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/dfw.cbslocal.com\/2020\/08\/28\/3-cyclists-injured-1-killed-after-car-strike-them-from-behind-on-bridge\/\">Arlington Police Officer Injured, 1 Killed After Car Strikes Cycling Group On Bridge<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>dfw.cbslocal.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/w3.cdn.anvato.net\/player\/prod\/v3\/anvload.html?key=eyJtIjoiY2JzIiwidiI6IjQ2ODM5NDkiLCJhbnZhY2siOiI1VkQ2RXlkNmRqZXdiQ21Od0JGbnNKajE3WUF2R1J3bCIsInNoYXJlTGluayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2JzbG9jLmFsLzJHN0FpWmQiLCJwbHVnaW5zIjp7ImNvbXNjb3JlIjp7ImNsaWVudElkIjoiMzAwMDAyMyIsImMzIjoiRGFsbGFzLmNic2xvY2FsLmNvbSJ9LCJkZnAiOnsiY2xpZW50U2lkZSI6eyJhZFRhZ1VybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vcHViYWRzLmcuZG91YmxlY2xpY2submV0L2dhbXBhZC9hZHM%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%3D%3D\"  width =\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c An Arlington detective in the Crimes Against Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Unit was seriously injured, and another cyclist \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 57-year-old Steven Dennis was killed when a motorist struck them from behind.<\/p>\n<p>It happened on the bridge of Dottie Lynn Parkway over West Division in Fort Worth.<\/p>\n<p>The officer, who was later identified as Alan Branch, was riding a bike with members of his church. Police said he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s alert and conscious at JPS Hospital surrounded by officers and family.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Any time one of your own is injured, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hurtful. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s part of the family. You know, we &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldbanner.com\/covid-19\/plans-underway-for-annual-cotton-patch-classic\/article_129481d2-e8ad-11ea-addf-d3bb2e505b5b.html\">Plans underway for annual Cotton Patch Classic<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Brad Kellar | www.heraldbanner.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com\/heraldbanner.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/08\/6083f62a-e8ad-11ea-9879-2b5343705bcc\/5f4827cf069b3.image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Donaghe Buick GMC has signed on for the fourth year as the title sponsor for the 24th annual Cotton Patch Classic bicycle tour. From left are John Clark, Bike Ride Director for the Noon Rotary Club of Greenville, Chance Donaghe, David Weiland with the Rotary Club and Craig Bird with Donaghe Buick GMC.<\/p>\n<p>Preparations are underway for the 24th annual Cotton Patch Classic bicycle tour, scheduled Sept. 19 in downtown Greenville and hosted by the Noon Rotary Club of Greenville.<\/p>\n<p>Donaghe Buick GMC is the title sponsor for the event, along with the city of Greenville.<\/p>\n<p>David Weiland with the Rotary Club said the organization is humbled by Donaghe Buick GMC\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s continued support of the event.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153This is their fourth year,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Weiland said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153And they &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/freefuninaustin.com\/austin-insider-guide-how-to-plan-a-fun-biking-day-with-kids\/\">Austin Insider Guide \u00e2\u20ac\u201c How To Plan A Fun Biking Day With Kids<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>freefuninaustin.com<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WOqi1QCDCNo5_Wne2NQhdYFv-iQCHj1LcDshVDt9DZDVHRNYxWWcQLZl-4rfG_gapyvqrzeRuvjEDLmaup82Vfl8UZAHh4y2t6Mf0qX4Tuc-Bk_3vFg_yap-lbcfoHywq7FkGXJX\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Just because school\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s back in session, doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t mean that summer feeling has to come to end.  That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s why happyly is partnering with Free Fun in Austin to offer readers a bevy of curated activities for a fun and active family day in the midst of these strange times. After all, it is happyly\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mission to inspire fun and safe outings so you can spend less time planning and enjoy more quality time together. This week, getcher pedal on because we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re planning a fun biking day complete with burgers and a pit stop at Govalle Park! &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/retail-news\/2020\/08\/28\/mellow-johnnys-continue-providing-police-bikes-until-end-year\">Mellow Johnny&#8217;s to continue providing police bikes until end of year<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>by Dean Yobbi | www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n<p>AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Mellow Johnny&#8217;s Bike Shop will provide bikes and services to the Austin Police Department until the city awards another contract, which is expected &quot;sometime before or shortly after the beginning of the new calendar year.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>In a letter written by Austin Procurement Manager Cyrenthia Ellis and dated Aug. 25, the city will end the current five-year contract with 30 days&#8217; notice after awarding the new contract. The letter followed an Aug. 6 phone call with &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/austin.culturemap.com\/news\/city-life\/08-28-20-socially-distant-shoal-creek-event-fundraiser-digital-scavenger-hunt\/\">Celebrate Austin&#8217;s oldest hike-and-bike trail during special 2-week event<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>By Melissa Gaskill | austin.culturemap.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/res.cloudinary.com\/culturemap-com\/image\/upload\/ar_4%3A3%2Cc_fill%2Cg_faces%3Acenter%2Cw_1200\/v1598628641\/photos\/315110_original.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In years past, the Shoal Creek Conservancy hosted an annual spring fundraising event called the Shoal Creek Social, featuring live music, food and drink, activities and a silent auction. It typically took place in a venue near the iconic creek, which is also home to the oldest hike-and-bike trail in Austin.<\/p>\n<p>But this is 2020. The group canceled its spring social and now has planned a pandemic-appropriate alternative: Shoal Creek Social Distancing. The two-week giving campaign, which runs September 15-30, encourages Austinites to get out &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/durangotexas.blogspot.com\/2020\/08\/hotter-n-hell-today-with-no-hotter-n.html\">Hotter &#8216;N Hell Today With No Hotter &#8216;N Hell 100<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Duranago Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-olaxqSvGL-I\/X0mKTqNzD2I\/AAAAAAAAnY4\/rqurD0Wo52kHqvxtFvNsEXO3FE70v4juACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/108.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Screenshot from my phone on this last Friday of the 2020 version of August.<\/p>\n<p>The Hotter &#8216;N Hell 100 should have been happening now, but it was canceled months ago due to the Trump Pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>If I remember right, and sometimes I do, last year&#8217;s Hotter &#8216;N Hell 100 was not HOT, with the temperature being in the 90s. With rain, again, if I am remembering right.<\/p>\n<p>108 is a bit warm. Not the &#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\">Join us October 12-18 for the first-ever Livestrong Virtual Challenge. Funds raised in this world-wide event go to support valuable Livestrong programs and services for cancer survivors and their loved ones. Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/elfzTHdVlc\">https:\/\/t.co\/elfzTHdVlc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DnBVlFmbTT\">pic.twitter.com\/DnBVlFmbTT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; LIVESTRONG (@livestrong) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/livestrong\/status\/1299406834265198592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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\">STOLEN &#8211; Black Specialized Rockhopper pro in Austin, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PqE3NoPBpY\">https:\/\/t.co\/PqE3NoPBpY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeindexstolen\/status\/1299454710869499904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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\">Normally we would line up for the 39th edition of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HotternHell100<\/a> tonight in Wichita Falls, TX! Here&#39;s last year&#39;s winning squad after 2 Crit wins and the Overall Omnium with Chris Tolley. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elbowzracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elbowzracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/teamworkmakesthedreamwork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#teamworkmakesthedreamwork<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hh100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hh100<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hotternhellhundred?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hotternhellhundred<\/a><br>\u00f0\u0178\u201c\u00b8 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeeMPhoto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LeeMPhoto<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QpGkxMh4DV\">pic.twitter.com\/QpGkxMh4DV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/1299459549053812737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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 Friday night crits would have been 107 today<\/p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1299463123481628672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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\">SAVE THE DATE!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeToWorkWeek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeToWorkWeek<\/a> is 9\/21-27, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeToWorkDay2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeToWorkDay2020<\/a> is Tuesday, 9\/22 (AKA Car Free Day)!! Stay tuned for ways to celebrate the week, and make a statement with one of these awesome t-shirts!! Get your order in by 9\/1 to wear it that week!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H5mUwYRP4A\">https:\/\/t.co\/H5mUwYRP4A<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7XqjlUlUPV\">pic.twitter.com\/7XqjlUlUPV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeDFW\/status\/1299472363512356869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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\">Thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Austin_Common?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Austin_Common<\/a> for sharing about the Safe Mobility Bond! Be sure to check out this great breakdown of what it will accomplish:  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HXpo0ei75v\">https:\/\/t.co\/HXpo0ei75v<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jxavq99MMy\">pic.twitter.com\/Jxavq99MMy<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Austin Outside (@austin_outside) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austin_outside\/status\/1299363139474075649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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\">I&#39;m sure that many of us would have been heading to Wichita Falls this weekend but it is not to be. <br><br>It&#39;ll make the Hotter n&#39; Hell and all other races that much more special next season.<br><br>Until then here&#39;s my race recap from last hear&#39;s Hotter n&#39; Hell.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NiZUZbhgtW\">https:\/\/t.co\/NiZUZbhgtW<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kX8eRVl4DZ\">pic.twitter.com\/kX8eRVl4DZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marroyave35\/status\/1299365195010256896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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\">Don&#39;t know where to bike this weekend?\u00f0\u0178\u00a4\u201d<br>Check out the Leon Creek Greenway! \u00f0\u0178\u00a4\u00a9 Remember to drink water, apply sunscreen, and wear your helmet!<br>For more information on these trails: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7ZAkn8vH6D\">https:\/\/t.co\/7ZAkn8vH6D<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CyclingEAB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CyclingEAB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sanantoniotrails?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sanantoniotrails<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hIfyqB3eaL\">pic.twitter.com\/hIfyqB3eaL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Earn-A-Bike (@earnabikecoop) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/earnabikecoop\/status\/1299390668910063617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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\">Taking and sharing the PlacesForBikes community survey is the best thing you can do to make biking better in your hometown. It only takes five minutes, and after your survey is complete, you&#39;ll be entered to win a FREE WaveCel helmet or Bontrager light. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fADK8JA9VY\">https:\/\/t.co\/fADK8JA9VY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ftcrXyMaKY\">pic.twitter.com\/ftcrXyMaKY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thebikemasters\/status\/1299393811773304834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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 new sidewalk connection to the Santa Fe Trail along Santa Fe Avenue between Glasgow and Valencia in East Dallas is now complete!  Walking along the sidewalk offers a nice view of the trail green belt as well \u00f0\u0178\u0152\u00b3. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uxURzeycOi\">pic.twitter.com\/uxURzeycOi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Santa Fe Trail (@FoSFT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FoSFT\/status\/1299408996110143494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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\">Station spotlight: Riverside\/South Lamar. Our most popular station in 2020! Catch the sunset on the pedestrian bridge and explore the gorgeous 10 mile loop of Town Lake Trail. On the right you can see the super-cool Surly cargo e-bike we use for daily operations. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Z1DKYq60JM\">pic.twitter.com\/Z1DKYq60JM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATXMetroBike\/status\/1299422847622930433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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\">Thank you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichBikeMart?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RichBikeMart<\/a>. 2021 is going to be amazing!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h4lVk9qlIV\">pic.twitter.com\/h4lVk9qlIV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1299324610052263937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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 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. Maintain physical distance of at least six fe\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kv5Vsf3OhN\">https:\/\/t.co\/kv5Vsf3OhN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1299373572587220993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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 Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides &#8211; Austin, TX<br>The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<br><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\/UHaNGbStRA\">https:\/\/t.co\/UHaNGbStRA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1299373570372575232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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 Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) &#8211; 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, flat. Through October (Daylight Savings Time) riders depart from either River Run Plaza or Rio Plaza between 5:30 and \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2PkqFQlzHN\">https:\/\/t.co\/2PkqFQlzHN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1299373568002789376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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 FWMBA Return to Racing Volume 4 &#8211; Fort Worth, TX FWMBA Return to Racing Volume 4 at Fort Worth, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NN0qgRX3hr\">https:\/\/t.co\/NN0qgRX3hr<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dVKU4f6zux\">https:\/\/t.co\/dVKU4f6zux<\/a><br><br>PRO7:00 AM13 milesMoney from ARUNDEL Pot$10<br>PRO, TWO laps of EAST side, ONE lap of WEST s\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u5DHzf4CUg\">https:\/\/t.co\/u5DHzf4CUg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1299554756382294017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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 2020 Texas Enduro Cup 1: Flat Creek Crossing &#8211; Dripping Springs, TX 2020 Texas Enduro Cup 1: Flat Creek Crossing at Dripping Springs, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bckxRoQNEy\">https:\/\/t.co\/bckxRoQNEy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MthFcSv6uH\">https:\/\/t.co\/MthFcSv6uH<\/a><br><br>Men Pro9:00 AM100$100<br>Trail Party format including \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ljeKAsfGD7\">https:\/\/t.co\/ljeKAsfGD7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1299554752334827521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 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 Street Skills Webinar &#8211; 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