{"id":59018,"date":"2022-04-20T22:47:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T03:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=59018"},"modified":"2022-04-20T22:47:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T03:47:31","slug":"texas-biking-news-april-20th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/04\/20\/texas-biking-news-april-20th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News April 20th 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Cyclist Has Given More Than 450 Adaptive Bikes to Children in Need<\/a><\/h2>\n

Andy Simmons | www.rd.com<\/h4>\n

The idea for the McLindon Family Foundation began with one thoughtful act of kindness.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

About 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, an entrepreneur and avid cyclist, was riding his bike in Austin, Texas, when he thought about a friend\u2019s 12-year-old son. The boy had never known the joy of biking because he suffered from hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain that often causes balance disturbances.<\/p>\n

When he got home, McLindon, now 60, went online and found a three-wheel recumbent bike with a seat belt, perfect for a child with balance issues. Soon the boy was pedaling around the street with his peers, having fun and getting exercise. But there was more, as McLindon gleaned from …<\/p>\n

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EPISD middle school students set to receive bikes to use during P.E. classes<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Brianna Chavez | kvia.com<\/h4>\n

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Students at Milam Elementary School learning to ride a bike.<\/p>\n

EL PASO, Texas — Riding your bike at biking and hiking trails across El Paso is a great past time and a fun way to stay active. It’s a skill EPISD is hoping to help its students gain through new grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife.<\/p>\n

EPISD was award $60,000 dollars to be able to purchase bikes for middle school students. It will go towards expanding its Bike-On Program.<\/p>\n

Students will learn how to properly ride a bike during p.e. class, as well as learn the rules of the road and learn how to properly maintain the bikes.<\/p>\n

"This is a life skill, this is something they can do up until their elderly ages if they want to. So we want to introduce kids to those types of activities that are lifetime related activities that aren’t just based on sports," said John Adams, director of health, wellness, and physical education for EPISD. …<\/p>\n

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Coast to Coast via the Southern Tier – Spring 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Fletch Dobbs | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n

Day 42 – Silsbee, Texas to Merryville, Louisiana<\/h4>\n

Wednesday April 20, 2022, 53 miles (85 km) – Total so far: 2,029 miles (3,265 km)\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Southern Tier Bicycle Tour – March 22, 2022 – ?<\/a><\/h2>\n

By cjlaskey | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n

Day 29 : Vanderpool, Texas to Camp Wood, Texas<\/h4>\n

Tuesday April 19, 2022, 43 miles (69 km) – Total so far: 1,709 miles (2,750 km)\nThis morning once again we were up before the sun. Last night the constellations and the bright white moon provided the nightly entertainment. I packed in the dark trying to use my cell phone light to stuff sacks and ensure nothing was dropped on the ground or left behind on the picnic table. I used this in lieu of my headlamp whose batteries were failing. I biked out if the camping area and saw Don waiting at the camp office to depart together. We were both dreading the three large climbs we had today. All we knew is they would be tough based on what east bound cyclists and locals forewarned. They were partly correct. The first hill on the way to Leakey was steep and a good distance. But I put it Into low gear and cranked it out. Afterwards we stopped in Leakey at a market where …<\/p>\n

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Wednesday Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com<\/h4>\n

Catching up with friends I haven’t seen on forever today. Even managed to lure Amy to Starbucks! It’s an Easter miracle!\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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