{"id":56481,"date":"2021-05-08T23:07:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T04:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=56481"},"modified":"2021-05-08T23:07:13","modified_gmt":"2021-05-09T04:07:13","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-may-8th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/05\/08\/texas-bicycling-news-may-8th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News May 8th 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/news\/houston-texas\/crime\/article\/Bicyclist-killed-in-SE-Houston-collision-driver-16162138.php?utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=socialflow\">Bicyclist killed in SE Houston collision, driver detained<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Anna Bauman | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h4>\n<p>A bicyclist was killed Saturday morning on a southeast Houston road, police said.<\/p>\n<p>The driver of a white pick-up truck struck a bicyclist shortly before 9 a.m. on the 12400 block of Galveston Road, according to the Houston Police Department. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities detained the driver, who is being evaluated for possible intoxication, after locating the damaged truck down the street, OnScene TV reported.<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">HPD Officers are investigating an Auto\/Bicyclist Fatality Crash in the 12400 block of Galveston Road. Expect traffic delays in the area. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HouNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HouNews<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/houtraffic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#houtraffic<\/a><br><br>CC1<\/p>&mdash; Houston Police (@houstonpolice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houstonpolice\/status\/1391029073770467330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/houston\/the-woodlands\/event-calendar\/2021\/05\/08\/ride-a-bike-see-a-show-observe-memorial-day-12-events-and-activities-in-the-woodlands-area-in-may-and-june\/\">Ride a bike, see a show, observe Memorial Day: 12 events and activities in The Woodlands area in May and June<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Vanessa Holt | communityimpact.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2021\/05\/05\/126380.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ride your bike to work<\/p>\n<p>The Woodlands celebrates Bike Month with events for all ages, including Bike to Work Day on May 21 encouraging residents to ride bicycles to work. 6:30 a.m\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2.-9 a.m. (May 21), 9 a.m.-noon (May 22). Free. Northshore Park, 2\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. info@bikethewoodlands.org. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=614039\">Land of Fire and Wind<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By David Goodrich | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n<h4>Kermit \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Midland, and Rest Day: The wind, changes<\/h4>\n<p>Thursday May 6, 2021, 61 miles (98 km) &#8211; Total so far: 522 miles (840 km)\nToday was looking ominous early. I had a long day ahead, so I was on the road by first light. Usually weather comes up in the afternoon. Today I was looking at a stinking headwind right from the start. Since I was averaging 7 mph down in the drops, it wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t at all clear if I would make it to Midland tonight. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/COn_BmNBGEF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Martha Alejandrina Boyd (@marty_a_boyd)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/lufkindailynews.com\/news\/community\/article_1608eeca-aff9-11eb-9e80-d7e8ae127a82.html\">Bicyclist dies in hit-and-run accident early Saturday on Moffett Road overpass<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By STACY FAISON | lufkindailynews.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com\/lufkindailynews.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a0\/4a0c8a00-affa-11eb-8840-8382f9010bad\/609686e145b4e.image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A man riding a bicycle died early this morning in a hit-and-run accident on Loop 287\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Moffett Road overpass, according to a press release from Jessica Pebsworth, communications director for the city of Lufkin.<\/p>\n<p>Although no one witnessed the accident, Lufkin police believe it happened just before the first 911 call came in around 3:45 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>The man was pronounced dead at the scene, the release states. His identity will be released once family notification has been completed.<\/p>\n<p>The incident remains under investigation. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/durangotexas.blogspot.com\/2021\/05\/bike-riding-with-dozens-of-goslings-in.html\">Bike Riding With Dozens Of Goslings In Sikes Lake<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mrFV0UrjQyU\/YJbJeOCIkEI\/AAAAAAAAobE\/1sDwCqcppFc9Ay9FZGb5VYtpspZnLjQPACLcBGAsYHQ\/s700\/Goose%252BFlock.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Rolled my bike to Sikes Lake this second Saturday of the 2021 version of May. A couple days ago I was at this location and saw a few dozen goslings being herded across the paved trail, heading to the lake. Walkers and bikers stopped to watch and not interrupt the passage.<\/p>\n<p>The guardian geese get quite aggressive with their protecting the babies duty. You get a warning hiss noise with a tongue stuck out and wagging. I have not &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bicycleaustin.info\/forum\/viewtopic.php?pid=7420#p7420\">Ride of Silence &#8211; North Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>RedFalcon | bicycleaustin.info<\/h4>\n<p>When: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6:45; Ride starts at 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Where:  On all 7 continents, but locally, we will start from the parking lot south of St. David\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s North Austin Medical Center at 2511 Park Bend Drive, Austin 78758 (go to the parking lot on the south side of Park Bend Drive next to the Walnut Creek trail).<\/p>\n<p>What: Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.<\/p>\n<p>Why: Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn&#8217;t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Who: You.  Join us for a slow placed family friendly 8-mile ride.<\/p>\n<p>Free and open to anyone.  No registration.  Lights required.\nFor more information, visit: http:\/\/www.rideofsilence.org &#8230;<\/p>\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\">Pics from today&#39;s ride&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/axl9T1MdEO\">pic.twitter.com\/axl9T1MdEO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/1391146497316696081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Join us on Saturday, May 15th for a Community Bike Ride. This event is a joint effort between <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DallasPD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DallasPD<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bfsouthdallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bfsouthdallas<\/a>. Hope to see you there!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kSVs0NOBzL\">pic.twitter.com\/kSVs0NOBzL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BFSD (@bfsouthdallas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bfsouthdallas\/status\/1391139789307514881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Bike Repair Basics -Fix-It at Home!, a free online, interactive series .<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rMHUgzuTAP\">https:\/\/t.co\/rMHUgzuTAP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Z8QsuNdQ5e\">pic.twitter.com\/Z8QsuNdQ5e<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility\/status\/1391142124591124483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Successful <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@drivewayseries<\/a> last Thursday with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@stefanrothe<\/a> taking the WIN ahead of Dan Ajer and TC Porterfield!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elbowzracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elbowzracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iamspecialized?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#iamspecialized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/drivewayseries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#drivewayseries<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fXLUW9gTYs\">pic.twitter.com\/fXLUW9gTYs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/1391131790048436224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">This picture is pretty much Austin in its current form. Cyclists + Tesla + old VW bug. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d17NdoM1Z0\">pic.twitter.com\/d17NdoM1Z0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; joahspearman (@joahspearman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/joahspearman\/status\/1391098641683828738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">On Monday, May 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Austin Resource Recovery is hosting a Fix-It at Home episode on bike repair basics. <br><br>This class will be taught in English and Spanish and you can register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2aKi7hMBhK\">https:\/\/t.co\/2aKi7hMBhK<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ATXBikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ATXBikeMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ng9RkgQ0Lw\">pic.twitter.com\/ng9RkgQ0Lw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility\/status\/1391030127614627845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Went for a ride. There was wind&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fqYhp7tyn6\">pic.twitter.com\/fqYhp7tyn6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Chris Glasscock \u00f0\u0178\u008f\u0192\u00f0\u0178\u008f\u00bb\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u201a\u00ef\u00b8\u008f\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00f0\u0178\u008f\u00bc\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u201a\u00ef\u00b8\u008f (@ctopher73) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ctopher73\/status\/1391075373564190729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">\u00e2\u0081\u00a6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthavenTrail?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NorthavenTrail<\/a>\u00e2\u0081\u00a9 \u00e2\u0081\u00a6\u00e2\u0081\u00a6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DPDCentralNPO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DPDCentralNPO<\/a>\u00e2\u0081\u00a9 Great day with our dedicated bike patrol. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mXqk6LIFca\">pic.twitter.com\/mXqk6LIFca<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Lee M. Kleinman (@LeeforDallas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeeforDallas\/status\/1391074063876042763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">May 2021 Northaven Trail Bridge over 75 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UQgfK0oeIX\">https:\/\/t.co\/UQgfK0oeIX<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@YouTube<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthavenTrail?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NorthavenTrail<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/azxWpFc2UJ\">pic.twitter.com\/azxWpFc2UJ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Lee M. Kleinman (@LeeforDallas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeeforDallas\/status\/1391079311524904963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Thank you to artist Rose Sterling and the Walmart Community Mural Program for this mural at the entrance to the Super Walmart on Greenbriar (in Wichita Falls)!!!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WalmartMurals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WalmartMurals<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NNLeNcS9n9\">pic.twitter.com\/NNLeNcS9n9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1391082047117086720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Not bad, Dallas. Not bad at all.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rideyourbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rideyourbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZgYsqCd1Nh\">pic.twitter.com\/ZgYsqCd1Nh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mellowjohnnys\/status\/1391089468342521860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">From my house in McKinney I rode to White Rock Lake in Dallas and back this morning. 55 miles round trip. The south wind was tough, but I rode it blowing on my back headed home. \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00f0\u0178\u2019\u00a8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nNswRaka6Q\">pic.twitter.com\/nNswRaka6Q<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Maurice Peterson \u00f0\u0178\u008f\u0192\u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00ba\u00f0\u0178\u2021\u00b8 (@OregonPioneer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OregonPioneer\/status\/1391082846224273410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">It was a great Saturday morning for our Rebecca Creek ride. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rGW2Tm83l5\">pic.twitter.com\/rGW2Tm83l5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/1391109561462018055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">The bridge will connect NHT with the White Rock Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and SoPAC trails on the east side of the highway. This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TxDOT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TxDOT<\/a> led project in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CityOfDallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CityOfDallas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DallasCountyTx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DallasCountyTx<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCTCOGtrans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NCTCOGtrans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthavenTrail?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NorthavenTrail<\/a>, and others. 2\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AcdPH3ofeM\">pic.twitter.com\/AcdPH3ofeM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffKitner\/status\/1391109651626926087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Loved the big turnout we had for the groundbreaking. Thanks to so many friends for being there. Wore the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CityOfDallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CityOfDallas<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ministry of Happiness\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DallasParkRec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DallasParkRec<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dallaslibrary?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dallaslibrary<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dallasculture?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dallasculture<\/a>) pin courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeeforDallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LeeforDallas<\/a>. 3\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2OoBHMVnrQ\">pic.twitter.com\/2OoBHMVnrQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffKitner\/status\/1391109790093414400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Proud of all our current and former <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthavenTrail?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NorthavenTrail<\/a> board members! Thanks <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeeforDallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LeeforDallas<\/a> for your vision on this many years ago. Learn more about the project and how to get involved here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2nMD7Qs812\">https:\/\/t.co\/2nMD7Qs812<\/a> 4\/4 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N9K6NuJ1tt\">pic.twitter.com\/N9K6NuJ1tt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffKitner\/status\/1391109823912194049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Thank you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TxDOT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TxDOT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TxDOTDallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TxDOTDallas<\/a> for your incredible partnership on this project! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/21Gn7QAhoJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/21Gn7QAhoJ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthavenTrail\/status\/1391110666262548481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">SOS 25 miles on my black bike first time to ride it this year, out of shape &amp; different muscle groups, got dropped( expected that, not used to bike ) . Ass kicked good night\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u201a\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u201a\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u201a\u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u201a<\/p>&mdash; jerald roll (@grandpajerald) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grandpajerald\/status\/1391121737719316481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">It is the weekend!! Will you take your bike for a ride? <br><br>Stay in touch with the rides happening in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Texas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texas<\/a> on our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2ykr3cQs6n\">https:\/\/t.co\/2ykr3cQs6n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bicycle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bicycle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikelife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikelife<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cyclinglife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cyclinglife<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/roadbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#roadbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cyclist?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cyclist<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mountainbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mountainbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cyclingphotos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cyclingphotos<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/texas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#texas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/usa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#usa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DvWZpsH7nu\">pic.twitter.com\/DvWZpsH7nu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WheelBrothers\/status\/1390995394948128769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) &#8211; El Paso, TX Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft), El Paso, TX) <br> <br>El Paso Bicycle Club <br> <br>Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c This is what follows WN\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WdSq4UlVxx\">https:\/\/t.co\/WdSq4UlVxx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1391025103564156931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">New Event Thursday Morning Cruise &#8211; Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club <br> <br>Meet at 8:00 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 8:15. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P3fuJxR7J3\">https:\/\/t.co\/P3fuJxR7J3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1391025100988850177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">New Event WE ARE BACK!!! ARR Monthly Ride Dana Peak Park For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m1k9CaOibg\">https:\/\/t.co\/m1k9CaOibg<\/a><br><br>Join us this month as we travel to Dana Peak Park to ride! Wheels down at 9:30am. 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