{"id":58896,"date":"2022-04-06T22:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T03:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=58896"},"modified":"2022-04-06T22:30:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T03:30:04","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-april-6th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/04\/06\/texas-bicycling-news-april-6th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News April 6th 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Beer Bike returns in-person, crash raises track safety concerns<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Viola Hsia | www.ricethresher.org<\/h4>\n

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This past Saturday, Rice University celebrated the first Beer Bike to resemble pre-COVID celebrations in two years. The festivities began with college-specific events early Saturday morning, followed by a campus-wide Martel public, a color festival in the central quadrangle, a water balloon fight and a float parade, culminating in the races at the track.<\/p>\n

Beer Bike last year was held in limited capacity, while the year before that was completely canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Official 2022 race results have yet to be released from the Rice Program Council. …<\/p>\n

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Bicycle ER: A new Wichita Falls business is hitting the road<\/a><\/h2>\n

Trish Choate | www.timesrecordnews.com<\/h4>\n

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Avid cyclists Taylor Houts and wife Missy saw it again and again when they were going to rides last year.<\/p>\n

Cyclists would forget to bring glasses for protection during a gravel ride, leave a water bottle at home or find themselves suddenly needing a new jersey, a nutrition boost, an extra innertube, a CO2 cartridge or a minor bicycle repair.<\/p>\n

"We thought, man, wouldn’t it be cool if we had a trailer with just all the stuff that people forget?" Taylor said. "Invention comes …<\/p>\n

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Roxo Racing Check In From Their Training Camp<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Chris Watson | pezcyclingnews.com<\/h4>\n

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Roxo Racing checks in from their winter training camp in Fort Worth, Texas: As the racing season gets under way, we thought it would be a great time to take a look behind the scenes at the recent Roxo Racing women\u2019s team training camp in Fort Worth.<\/p>\n

Fort Worth, Texas is home to our team organization and staff. Two of our main sponsors, Roxo Energy and Scott Dennett Construction, are also here. For convenience\u2019s sake we\u2019re close to the DFW airport, which sits squarely in the middle of the southern United States. And we have the best BBQ and Mexican food but y\u2019all already knew that. …<\/p>\n

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Have your workout gear ready for Fiesta FitFest!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by SBG San Antonio | foxsanantonio.com<\/h4>\n

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AN ANTONIO – Get ready to break a sweat! San Antonio Sports introduces Fiesta FitFest, a new fun event that will bring more fitness and fun to Fiesta. There will be tons of music, food, libations, entertainment, and of course fitness.<\/p>\n

This event will kick off Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10 at the UTSA East campus lot.<\/p>\n

There will be all types of fitness experiences including, the L\u2019Etape San Antonio by Tour de France, a world-class amateur cycling event, …<\/p>\n

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Man sentenced for fleeing on two stolen bikes<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Larry Statser\t| www.texomashomepage.com<\/h4>\n

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX\/KJTL) \u2014 A man who stole one bike from a Wichita Falls bike shop, then fled on a second bike stolen from a nearby house after employees chased him down, pleaded guilty to two charges.<\/p>\n

Thomas Wagoner was given five years probation for burglary and a drug possession charge. …<\/p>\n

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Pro cycling puts Palestine on the map<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY STUART WHITAKER AND PENNYLYNN WEBB | www.palestineherald.com<\/h4>\n

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More than 200 cyclists descended on Anderson County this past weekend for the first Dogwood Omnium. This road race is part of the Triple Crown Series hosted by Momentum Sports and is tied to the USA Cycling organization.<\/p>\n

"With over 200 racers for the inaugural Dogwood Omnium, we couldn\u2019t be happier with the turn out,\u201d said Mary Raum, Tourism Marketing Manager for the city of Palestine. \u201cAfter speaking with many of the participants, they were pleasantly surprised by the ‘small town vibe’ in Palestine and they are looking forward to coming back for the El Camino Gravel Adventure this coming September.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Raum, cycling enthusiasts typically compete in races similar to the …<\/p>\n

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee Regular Meeting<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.amarillo.gov<\/h4>\n
Date: 04\/11\/2022 11:00 AM\nLocation: Simms Municipal Building\nRoom 275, 808 S. Buchanan\nAmarillo, Texas 79101\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/a><\/h4>\n
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