{"id":55762,"date":"2021-03-02T23:39:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T05:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=55762"},"modified":"2021-03-02T23:39:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T05:39:16","slug":"texas-biking-news-march-2nd-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/03\/02\/texas-biking-news-march-2nd-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News March 2nd 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2021\/03\/02\/cyclist-says-he-was-badly-beaten-robbed-on-buffalo-bayou-trail\/\">Video: Cyclist says he was badly beaten, robbed on Buffalo Bayou trail<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Rose-Ann Aragon | www.click2houston.com<\/h4>\n<p>HOUSTON \u00e2\u20ac\u201c One local cyclist is sharing a word of caution after being attacked by two men in daylight Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>Brett Gehring said he was riding his bicycle down the bike trail along Buffalo Bayou headed south towards the Elysian Street Bridge near 255 when he was brutally attacked by two strangers.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s one of those trails where you only have one in and one out so there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nowhere to go,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Brett Gehring said.<\/p>\n<p>It happened around 6 p.m. Gehring said two men in their late teens or early twenties were near the trail.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153These kids were hanging out right behind the &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cyclist says he was badly beaten, robbed on Buffalo Bayou trail <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ylk4j0w7zj\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ylk4j0w7zj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oa4ps30xLL\">pic.twitter.com\/oa4ps30xLL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KPRC2\/status\/1366735050256097280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 2, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstoniamag.com\/style-and-shopping\/2021\/03\/houston-s-greatest-hometown-shops-third-ward\">Our Favorite Shops in Third Ward<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Catherine Wendlandt | www.houstoniamag.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/res.cloudinary.com\/sagacity\/image\/upload\/c_crop%2Ch_1688%2Cw_3000%2Cx_0%2Cy_0\/c_limit%2Cdpr_auto%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_lossy%2Cq_80%2Cw_1080\/3rdWardBike_chizdg.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Third Ward Bike Shop lead mechanic Angelo and owner Veon McReynolds.<\/p>\n<p>Third Ward Bike Shop<\/p>\n<p>This community bike shop can bring your broken-down bicycle back to life. Technicians provide full servicing, including puncture repair; plus, they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll teach you how to do it, too. The store on Wheeler also sells used bicycles and bicycle parts. Be wary, though: a quick stop here can easily turn into an hours-long chat. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tourdehood\/\">facebook.com\/tour-de-hood<\/a> &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newschannel10.com\/2021\/03\/01\/apd-vehicle-fled-scene-after-striking-killing-man-amarillo\/\">Bicyclist dies after being hit and dragged 600 feet by vehicle<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Bailie Myers and Ryan Cross | www.newschannel10.com<\/h4>\n<p>AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) &#8211; Police said a man was killed after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>Officers were sent at 9:08 p.m. on reports of a person in the roadway in the 100 block of S. Eastern Street, near the intersection with SE 3rd Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153As a responder, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hard to show up on these scenes. You show up, and the first thing that goes through your mind is, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcHow can someone just leave this person out here like this, and this is a human being that has just been left out here to die?\u00e2\u20ac\u2122, and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hard for me to fathom as a person how I could just leave somebody there like that,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Jeb Hilton, PIO for the Amarillo Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>Upon arrival, police found 36-year-old Dallas Blake McBeth in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kens5.com\/article\/news\/local\/everything-210\/looking-to-bike-around-san-antonio-heres-how-sa-b-cycle-works\/273-1a431c24-dc27-4882-9c3c-6db02e04eee0\">Looking to bike around San Antonio? Here&#8217;s how SA B-Cycle works<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Author: Lexi Hazlett | www.kens5.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6\" src=\"https:\/\/kens5.com\/embeds\/video\/273-47f09b1a-d60e-406a-87cc-a10b742632d5\/iframe\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in the spur of the moment and want to cruise around, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s $3.25 for every half hour.<\/p>\n<p>SAN ANTONIO \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Rent, ride, return, repeat. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s how nonprofit San Antonio B-Cycle works.<\/p>\n<p>With more people spending time outdoors because of the pandemic, you might have seen white bicycle docking stations around town.<\/p>\n<p>But we wanted to know exactly how this all works. Also, how much does it cost? And honestly, how much fun can it be?<\/p>\n<p>So we spoke to Executive Director JD Simpson about the rental process.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;You download the app and you can look at all of the stations locations. You can find out how to &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestonhollowpeople.com\/2021\/03\/02\/txdot-approves-northaven-trail-pedestrian-bridge-over-u-s-75\/\">TxDOT Approves Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge Over U.S. 75<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Bethany Erickson | www.prestonhollowpeople.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"445\" width=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prestonhollowpeople.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blank-800-x-500-46-800x445.jpg?resize=800%2C445&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Runners, cyclists, and walkers wishing to take Northaven Trail to the White Rock Creek Trail will soon be able to within the next two years, Friends of Northaven Trail president Jeff Kitner said Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The organization, which oversees the volunteer effort to maintain and beautify the commuter and recreational bike and hike trail, got word late last week that the Texas Department of Transportation had approved a project that will connect the Northaven Trail to White Rock Creek Trail, Cottonwood Creek Trail, and other trails east of the &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikereg.com\/easter-hill-country-tour-virtual-event\">Easter Hill Country Tour: Virtual Event<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Presented by Schreiner University | www.bikereg.com<\/h4>\n<p>Thu Apr 1 &#8211; Fri Apr 30, 2021\nEvent Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/ehct.com\">http:\/\/ehct.com<\/a>\nWe are not able to offer a supported ride, but we still want you come to Kerrville and enjoy our beautiful country roads and river trail!  We have changed from the traditional tour to a Virtual Tour, but unlike other virtual events that expect you to ride the same routes you always ride in your own community, we offer you \u00e2\u20ac\u0153the keys\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to our town for the full month of April to come ride the routes we had planned for the Tour weekend.  Not only will you be able to enjoy the wildflowers, but many of our local businesses will offer you perks when you show them your EHCT key.<\/p>\n<p>How this will work when you register with a $25 fee<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Offer good for April 1 &#8211; 30, 2021<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gain access to the maps for the Tour routes (either on a ride app or as a downloadable map)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Acquire a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153key to the city\u00e2\u20ac\u009d which garners you various perks at local restaurants and other services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Receive a $10 discount applied to the 2022 tour.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">STOLEN &#8211; Green Cannondale in Austin, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J9qqrIRVtb\">https:\/\/t.co\/J9qqrIRVtb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeindexstolen\/status\/1366915676934340611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">First day of in person practices since before Thanksgiving break and we&#39;re playing foot-down per their request. Beautiful day at Jesuit <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sqtSL7zTjF\">pic.twitter.com\/sqtSL7zTjF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JesuitCycling\/status\/1366898000212197379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 2, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">At Kiowa Park this afternoon with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CityOfDallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CityOfDallas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DallasParkRec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DallasParkRec<\/a> Staff looking at the future bridge to connect the trail into a full loop. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a beautiful day to be outside! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DallasParks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DallasParks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/D11?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#D11<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u9QLB50EoW\">pic.twitter.com\/u9QLB50EoW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffKitner\/status\/1366869670880501762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 2, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">First Road Race of the season last weekend at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Velofest360?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Velofest360<\/a> Holland TX Grand Prix where <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@stefanrothe<\/a> took 2nd place behind winner &amp; Elbowz alumni Colin Strickland! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Eb9wX8oirw\">pic.twitter.com\/Eb9wX8oirw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/1366756303507496962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 2, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Last weekend&#39;s Greenville Gravel Grinders <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/renegaderambler?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#renegaderambler<\/a> did not disappoint! 100miles on some of NE Texas&#39; best gravel and dirt &quot;roads&quot;. <br><br>\u00f0\u0178\u201c\u00b8 Venny Alub <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EFDtur5fGE\">pic.twitter.com\/EFDtur5fGE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe\/status\/1366752746712543235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 2, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Got the win again in the Varsity at the first <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Texashsmtb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Texashsmtb<\/a> since last year&#39;s COVID-shortened season. Thanks to all the volunteers who made the race happen! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TexasMTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TexasMTB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/morekidsonbikes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#morekidsonbikes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NICA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NICA<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SR96eIIqXI\">https:\/\/t.co\/SR96eIIqXI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gKwRvCuLW1\">pic.twitter.com\/gKwRvCuLW1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Beckett Tooley (@BeckettTooley) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BeckettTooley\/status\/1366749789224914944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 2, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/03\/02\/texas-biking-news-march-2nd-2021\/\"><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":[2560,212,5297,4719,4716],"class_list":["post-55762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news","tag-bicycle","tag-bicycling","tag-bike","tag-biking","tag-cycling"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-evo","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55762","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=55762"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55762\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55763,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55762\/revisions\/55763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}