{"id":56535,"date":"2021-05-19T00:03:56","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T05:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=56535"},"modified":"2021-05-19T00:04:06","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T05:04:06","slug":"texas-bicycle-news-may-18th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/05\/19\/texas-bicycle-news-may-18th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycle News May 18th 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpr.org\/san-antonio\/2021-05-17\/friends-and-family-remember-killed-san-antonio-cyclist-as-deeply-caring\">Friends And Family Remember Killed San Antonio Cyclist As Deeply Caring<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Paul Flahive | www.tpr.org<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/npr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/b4f1287\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4032x3024+0+0\/resize\/1760x1320!\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8e%2Fc2%2F82eed0e4459a9495dc73eee01a12%2Fpxl-20210513-230719311.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Friends of Beatrice Gonzalez dedicated a temporary memorial to her four weeks ago, just a few yards from the spot where she was killed, near Central Catholic High School.<\/p>\n<p>The 44-year-old loved cycling, often competing in organized events. For 15 years she rode several days a week. Her bicycle was prominently displayed at the home where she lived.<\/p>\n<p>Now a white-painted bicycle sits prominently where she died. \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmtonline.com\/sports\/article\/Laredo-mountain-biker-racing-for-a-national-title-16184186.php\">Laredo mountain biker racing for a national title<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Clara Sandoval | www.lmtonline.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/20\/10\/03\/21004532\/3\/ratio3x2_1200.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When Alexander junior Daniel Musquiz was in sixth grade, he fell in in love with mountain bike racing after watching his uncle Pedro Malacara compete. For the next two years Musquiz worked on his craft, and it was not until he was in eighth grade that he started competing and really enjoyed the sport.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I started to get more immersed in the community and I started seeing other people from my school that would also go out and compete, so I asked \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/government\/events\/townhalls-for-all-5-19\">Town Halls for All &#8211; Walking<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.fortworthtexas.gov<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/files\/assets\/public\/government\/images\/goodbyecycle-tour-promo-walking-05192021.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to today&#8217;s hectic and busy society, getting residents \u00e2\u20ac\u201d of all ages \u00e2\u20ac\u201d involved in charting the course for their city requires more creative approaches than the typical town hall meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Betsy Price founded Walking, Rolling and Caffeinated Town Halls to break the mold of that traditional, worn-out and sometimes boring town hall meeting with a casual \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and active \u00e2\u20ac\u201d way for residents to connect with this city&#8217;s elected leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Come on out to our next town hall gathering to meet your representatives and have your voice heard! You might even have some fun with city leaders while you&#8217;re at it!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s Your Fort Worth, and we want to hear from you! \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 Rolling Town Hall<\/p>\n<pre><code>Sat., May 22\n\n7:30 a.m. arrival, 8 a.m. start\n\nNaval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, 1304 Military Pkwy\n\nAttendees should park their vehicles across the street at 7050 Ridgmar Meadow Rd. and enter the base through the South Gate by cycling across at the light at Ridgmar Meadow Rd. and Alta Mere Dr.\n\nThe route is a loop around the base runway, which cyclists can choose to complete once or multiple times.\n\nAll ages and skill levels are welcome at this family-friendly event. \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaoa.com\/local-news\/carry-the-load-west-coast-relay-to-stop-in-odessa\/\">Carry the Load West Coast Relay to stop in Odessa<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Michael Bauer | www.oaoa.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.oaoa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carry-the-load.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For 10 years now, Carry the Load has been on a mission to remember fallen military members and first responders.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2011, Carry the Load\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has grown into a national movement.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by U.S. Navy SEALs Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry the Load includes a national relay that reaches all 50 states, split up into separate sections. \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 During that relay, the participants walked and cycle across the 4,600 mile journey, stopping and setting up tents at times to talk and hear people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s stories about loved ones who have also served.<\/p>\n<p>The end of the relay is scheduled for May 30. \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/houston\/sugar-land-missouri-city\/parks-recreation\/2021\/05\/18\/sugar-land-celebrates-national-bike-month-with-self-guided-tours\/\">Sugar Land celebrates National Bike Month with self-guided tours<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Claire Shoop | communityimpact.com<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.communityimpact.com\/?url=https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2021\/05\/18\/128464.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For National Bike Month, the city of Sugar Land has put together four self-guided tours of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u201dand it is not too late to join.<\/p>\n<p>Each week, a bike route through a different part of the city is featured, and each route comes with detailed instructions and safety tips.<\/p>\n<p>National Bike Month was established in 1956 with the goal of showcasing the benefits of bicycling. On the local level, the bike tours are designed to raise awareness about \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texomashomepage.com\/events\/possum-pedal-bike-ride-registration-open\/\">Possum Pedal Bike Ride registration open<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.texomashomepage.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" 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serves others.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.wfaa.com\/assets\/WFAA\/images\/76850b35-8cf6-4060-8ea7-6f6aebd595ae\/76850b35-8cf6-4060-8ea7-6f6aebd595ae_1920x1080.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A special bus driver at Keller ISD, who says her calling is to bless every kid who gets on her bus, received a very special surprise from one of the students.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of the community, Keller High School senior Caden Filler was able to raise more than enough money to buy Gail McDaniel a brand new bike, helmet, water bottle, and a gift card for shoes.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I saw a need and acted on that need, and was able to bless Ms. Gail\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s life,&quot; Filler said.<\/p>\n<p>Not only did the North Texas community pitch in for the surprise, but people from other states got involved. And it all stemmed from a \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a> has been proclaimed in Denton. Thanks, Mayor Hudspeth! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Sd9mPQOkzr\">pic.twitter.com\/Sd9mPQOkzr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1394802127831244802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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 to Work Day is this Friday, May 21.  If you are riding to work, stop by and pick up your swag bag! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeToWorkDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeToWorkDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NationalBikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NationalBikeMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NationalBikeWeek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NationalBikeWeek<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JFOJCMPXaE\">pic.twitter.com\/JFOJCMPXaE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlamoAreaMPO\/status\/1394759110663475201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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 this Saturday, May 22nd for our Bike with the Mayor event: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VQk1eXOtRL\">https:\/\/t.co\/VQk1eXOtRL<\/a>.<br><br>We&#39;re keeping an eye on the forecast and will try to make the call 24hrs in advance. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0aVYLWwibX\">pic.twitter.com\/0aVYLWwibX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1394775190832394242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Read one parent&#39;s letter to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elpasotimes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@elpasotimes<\/a> on how the Paso del Norte Trail provides a safe transportation option for kids in the region at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5R2GdC1S12\">https:\/\/t.co\/5R2GdC1S12<\/a>.<br><br>Learn more about the trail and become a volunteer at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7ONH69UN4Y\">https:\/\/t.co\/7ONH69UN4Y<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Qv0oCJZMmX\">pic.twitter.com\/Qv0oCJZMmX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; PdNH Foundation (@PdNHFoundation) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PdNHFoundation\/status\/1394751063660576777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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&#39;s Bike to Work Week! Regardless of your destination, biking is a fun, safe, convenient and connected form of transportation and recreation in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Plano?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Plano<\/a>. There is likely a trail near you! Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fl5fMulVZw\">https:\/\/t.co\/Fl5fMulVZw<\/a> for maps, resources, videos and more \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b4\u00e2\u20ac\u008d\u00e2\u2122\u201a\u00ef\u00b8\u008f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikeplano?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikeplano<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/loveplano?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#loveplano<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Nz5l5im5vZ\">pic.twitter.com\/Nz5l5im5vZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Plano Parks &amp; Rec (@PlanoParksRec) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlanoParksRec\/status\/1394693036807008259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BiketoWorkDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BiketoWorkDay<\/a> is almost here and we&#39;re so excited! We&#39;re offering free rides when you bring your bike onboard a DCTA vehicle this Friday, May 21. Learn more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YBl3ukzER1\">https:\/\/t.co\/YBl3ukzER1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TTHhQ69utH\">pic.twitter.com\/TTHhQ69utH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DCTA (@RideDCTA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RideDCTA\/status\/1394710894177837068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Panelist <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShabazzStuart?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ShabazzStuart<\/a>, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ooneepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ooneepod<\/a>, had three bikes stolen in a five year period, so he set out to come up with a new solution to the lack of secure bike parking. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HoustonBikeSummit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HoustonBikeSummit<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qoh8nAO72p\">pic.twitter.com\/qoh8nAO72p<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/1394719492337504257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Huge thanks to Amelia with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeLeague<\/a> for an incredibly informative hour today!!! BikeDFW is excited to be able to promote and assist businesses, communities, and colleges with getting started with the Bicycle Friendly America program, so reach out to us if you are interested!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MuYyNvqyHs\">pic.twitter.com\/MuYyNvqyHs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeDFW\/status\/1394729651554107396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">An image of cyclists riding the HHH! Our 1984 entry form said: &quot;The 100-mile route may not take you to the end of the world, but you can see it from there.&quot;<br><br>Register at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eJUMnehhvV\">https:\/\/t.co\/eJUMnehhvV<\/a><br><br>The image courtesy of Times Record News Collection at the Wichita County Archives <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ezyT64WMtV\">pic.twitter.com\/ezyT64WMtV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1394665054956658691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Shoutout to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeHouston<\/a> from Council Member Karla Cisneros on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonMatters?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HoustonMatters<\/a> in response to a question on bike lane maintenance. <br><br>Council Member Cisneros has been a champion of a more bike-friendly Houston, and supported last month&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeLaneCleanup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeLaneCleanup<\/a> on Cavalcade Street. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gye5z4DHrz\">pic.twitter.com\/gye5z4DHrz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/1394662058839396353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Did 18 miles with John Brittain and stopped to pay respects to Dr. King. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O6ZpOmeF1Y\">pic.twitter.com\/O6ZpOmeF1Y<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RodneyEllis\/status\/1394643871955566596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BiketoWorkWeek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BiketoWorkWeek<\/a> and Friday is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BiketoWorkDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BiketoWorkDay<\/a>! Besides lack of safe routes, a top concern of would-be bicycle commuters in Texas is&#8230;what to do about sweat? There are things you can do to both reduce sweat and address it once you get to work:  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DBdvY2NmZI\">https:\/\/t.co\/DBdvY2NmZI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1394646453524451329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Happy Bike to Work Week! With so many reasons to ride, what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s yours? Tell us in the comments below! <br><br>Bike on over to the Tito Bradshaw Bicycle Repair Shop today from 9-11am and Thursday from 11am-3pm! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/G48zD2YV3x\">pic.twitter.com\/G48zD2YV3x<\/a><\/p>&mdash; UTSA Sustainability \u00f0\u0178\u008d\u0081\u00f0\u0178\u008d\u201a\u00f0\u0178\u0152\u00bc\u00f0\u0178\u00a6\u2039 (@UTSASustain) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UTSASustain\/status\/1394648795120611342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Where would you like to be able to access dirt trail? We&#39;ve had some great suggestions in the past and are working on identifying where and when we can start planning for grant applications and the upcoming 2022 bond.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MoreTrailsMoreThanEver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MoreTrailsMoreThanEver<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MoreTrailsClosetoHome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MoreTrailsClosetoHome<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BKILuqeOWW\">pic.twitter.com\/BKILuqeOWW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; STORM (@STORM_MTB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/STORM_MTB\/status\/1394650525132632067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 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\">Darren from Louisiana just mic dropped on everyone with his new Pivot Cycles Mach 4SL with carbon wheels. See ya later everyone else!<br><br>Shop Pivot Online: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q9OtxNuUdA\">https:\/\/t.co\/Q9OtxNuUdA<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TexassPremierBikeShop?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TexassPremierBikeShop<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DestinationShop?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DestinationShop<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WeHaveBikes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WeHaveBikes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PivotCycles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PivotCycles<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MTB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PivotMach4SL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PivotMach4SL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Carbon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Carbon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MHijChXrTI\">pic.twitter.com\/MHijChXrTI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BicycleWorldTx\/status\/1394624130394243077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>New Event 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 FWBA Baker Road Ride &#8211; Weatherford, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lDtExqLCmo\">https:\/\/t.co\/lDtExqLCmo<\/a><br><br>Baker Road Ride will be starting at 8:00AM. from Holland Park in Weatherford. 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