{"id":57371,"date":"2021-09-04T22:57:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T03:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=57371"},"modified":"2021-09-04T22:58:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T03:58:00","slug":"texas-biking-news-september-4th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/09\/04\/texas-biking-news-september-4th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News September 4th 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcmessenger.com\/articles\/eighter-from-decatur-rolls-to-square\/\">Eighter from Decatur rolls to Square<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Richard Greene | www.wcmessenger.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wcmessenger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ready-to-roll.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Over the years, the Eighter from Decatur Bike Rally has brought thousands of riders to Wise County in support of Raquel\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Wings for Life, the Decatur nonprofit that flies cancer patients to M.D. Anderson and other facilities for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The bike rally will return again Sept. 18, offering rides of eight, 25, 50 and 100 miles around Wise County.<\/p>\n<p>There will be one &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/5905850494\">Nikki&#8217;s First Century!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com<\/h4>\n<p>Nikki killed it today! She was ready for 20 more miles. I, on the other hand, broke my rear derailleur cable at mile 60 and was glad to be done at 100!\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/zCVaUjuB2xClQOGEpMVx3NiuuHu1Y9lTdWbyyoTjOzY-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/5905792307\">MTB:Hidden Beach Edition<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"583\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/JGN36qmXC12v6cUYZc8-dAS8iJWm96B67cdnql1pkos-2048x995.jpg?resize=1200%2C583&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AoLW6bkke2A\">Stacking and Crashing the Break &#8211; Wattage &#8211; 9\/4\/2021<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Honest Tree | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n<p>In today&#8217;s Wattage Ride (race ride), we had a very fast start (for my standards). The video starts just before the break forms.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stacking and Crashing the Break - Wattage - 9\/4\/2021\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AoLW6bkke2A?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<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosstimbersgazette.com\/2021\/09\/04\/time-for-family-rides\/\">Time for family rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.crosstimbersgazette.com<\/h4>\n<p>Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s entertain for a few moments that summer begins to fade in North Texas and we ease into a nice, pleasant fall. Is that even a thing in North Texas? As the temps become more bearable, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s consider dusting off our bicycles and getting outside. Here are a few basic maintenance tips before you and your family head out.<\/p>\n<p>Bike Chain<\/p>\n<p>If it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been a few months since the bicycle has been ridden, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll want to completely remove the chain to clean it. Begin by brushing out the links with a firm brush (an old toothbrush works well). Using a cleaning solvent that is specifically designed for bicycle chains, completely immerse the chain, and allow it to soak until the &#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\">There&#39;s still time to apply for positions on the Bicycle (BAC) and Pedestrian (PAC) Advisory boards!<br><br>Learn more about the BAC: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PCsS9wgHcq\">https:\/\/t.co\/PCsS9wgHcq<\/a><br>Join the BAC: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IrFZnSgky6\">https:\/\/t.co\/IrFZnSgky6<\/a><br><br>Learn more about the PAC: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CufFOfLM9K\">https:\/\/t.co\/CufFOfLM9K<\/a><br>Join the PAC: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4EcvtF731z\">https:\/\/t.co\/4EcvtF731z<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zVfyC6KvP2\">pic.twitter.com\/zVfyC6KvP2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility\/status\/1434299995679776768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">Hey Bike\/Mobility Friends&#8230;.IT IS OFFICIALLY TIME TO VOTE for the BikeDFW UPSHIFT Awards!! Voting closes Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at midnight. Check out the list of awards and nominees at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U1VZkXHeBN\">https:\/\/t.co\/U1VZkXHeBN<\/a> and click &quot;VOTE NOW&quot; when you are ready to make it official! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nkPnnxj08F\">pic.twitter.com\/nkPnnxj08F<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeDFW\/status\/1434240607598399494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">Honored to be a nominee for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeDFW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeDFW<\/a> 2021 Mobility Champion of the Year award. Read more and vote here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sRDxMCJZZY\">https:\/\/t.co\/sRDxMCJZZY<\/a> \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2<\/p>&mdash; Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffKitner\/status\/1434250395338084362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">Exciting news! We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been nominated to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeDFW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeDFW<\/a> Trail Champion of the Year group! Please vote for us! Plus, three of our board members (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ardenfitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ardenfitz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffKitner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JeffKitner<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeeforDallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LeeforDallas<\/a>) were nominated for individual awards! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qXdp5Gj5XZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/qXdp5Gj5XZ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/biking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#biking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/trails?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#trails<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DallasParkRec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DallasParkRec<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthavenTrail\/status\/1434267977285836801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">Lake Houston Loop | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OptOutside?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OptOutside<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cycling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/paceline?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#paceline<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Strava?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Strava<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xR4MhVgd1v\">https:\/\/t.co\/xR4MhVgd1v<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LJKnsNt0Kh\">pic.twitter.com\/LJKnsNt0Kh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/N8d0gg7\/status\/1434200602486128641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8dXASeMrA5\">pic.twitter.com\/8dXASeMrA5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sawheelmen\/status\/1434201354780778502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 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\">What&#39;s even harder to believe is that my hero <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elmachuca?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@elmachuca<\/a> rode that on a bicycle last year on a run he called <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/vueltadetejas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#vueltadetejas<\/a> \u00f0\u0178\u0161\u00b2<br><br>cc <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TexasMonthly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TexasMonthly<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Strava?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Strava<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w4Igu3RWR7\">pic.twitter.com\/w4Igu3RWR7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 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