{"id":61415,"date":"2023-02-06T22:52:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T04:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=61415"},"modified":"2023-02-06T22:52:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T04:52:05","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-february-6-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/02\/06\/texas-bicycling-news-february-6-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News &#8211; February 6, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/thebaptistpaper.org\/church-reaching-community-annually-through-bikes-and-bibles-giveaway\/\">Church reaching community annually through \u2018Bikes and Bibles\u2019 giveaway<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Southern Baptist Texan | thebaptistpaper.org<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebaptistpaper.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/celina_bikes.jpg-e1675354871995.webp?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nearly a decade ago a group of men from First Baptist Church Celina, Texas, went through a discipleship class together. As the two-year program came to an end they were challenged to come up with a servant leadership project to help them touch the lives of others in Jesus\u2019 name.<\/p>\n<p>The idea they decided on not only has touched lives for eight years, but eternity as well.<\/p>\n<p>Last December FBC members \u2014 in partnership with a Dallas\/Fort Worth-based ministry called Grace Bridge \u2014 hosted what has become an annual event known as Bikes and Bibles. The name almost says it all \u2014 bicycles and Bibles are distributed to area families in need, including 118 bikes in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>And 15 people made first-time decisions to accept Christ.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the things we &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/news.yahoo.com\/bicyclist-hit-vehicle-dies-injuries-214600538.html\">Bicyclist hit by vehicle dies from his injuries<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Laura B. Martinez, The Brownsville Herald | news.yahoo.com<\/h4>\n<p>Feb. 6\u2014A 71-year-old Brownsville man struck while riding his bicycle on Central Boulevard Saturday night has died from the injuries he received, police said.<\/p>\n<p>Juan Lozano, who was riding a bicycle, was heading north on Central Boulevard, got into a lane of traffic and was struck by a vehicle, said Investigator Martin Sandoval, spokesman for Brownsville Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>Sandoval said good &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\/activities\/\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\/images\/chasingwatts.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>MCC TUESDAY &#8211; SHELL TO MCKEEVER\nTuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>JL Tuesday Night Route (Winter)\nTuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Tuesday Night Ride\nTuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>CA Tuesday 24 v2.0\nTuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Urban South HTX Taco Tuesdazzzze\nTuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Memorial Tues\nTuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles\nTuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek West U Tuesday\nTuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Sugar Land (Wed) Night Ride\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Mountain Bike Shred\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>The Boot REBOOT\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>The Boot REBOOT\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Lasersnakes Wednesday Ride\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>The Boot REBOOT\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>CCC Gravel Levee\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>NWCC Hump Day Ride\nWednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Look Pro Go Slow\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Urban West Thursday\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>MCC THURSDAY &#8211; SHELL TO MCKEEVER\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek West U &#8211; Beginners\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Bridgeland\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>For the Femmes\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBUX Crew (Thurs) 34mi.\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Look Pro Go Slow\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Look Pro Go Slow\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek West U Bridges\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Urban West Thursday\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Social Bike Ride with Vintage Cycle\nThursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>JL Friday Power Hour\nFriday, February 10, 2023 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Sugar Land &#8211; Beginner 8\nSaturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>CCC Road Ride\nSaturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Sugar Land (Sat) 46 mi.\nSaturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>UBG Saturday &#8211; 23 miles\nSaturday, February 11, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>RRR-Saturday\nSaturday, February 11, 2023 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>NWCC Zube park Rides\nSaturday, February 11, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Sugar Land Sienna 46 mi.\nSaturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Clearlake\nSaturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sunday Miles with Vintage Cycle!\nSunday, February 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Memorial 45\nSunday, February 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs\nSunday, February 12, 2023 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>UBG Sunday &#8211; 35-50 miles\nSunday, February 12, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Weekend Endurance Ride\nSunday, February 12, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Weekend Endurance Ride\nSunday, February 12, 2023 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>CCC Gravel in Chappell Hill\nSunday, February 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunandski.com\/bike-university?utm_source=Klaviyo&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=02.06.23%20Bike%20U%20%28GEO-Houston%29%20%2801GRM8FKST85VVWMYJRVHXNBCB%29&amp;_kx=g8On1VmYhb-SmcJk3qUlQuzvQsVzHeZ5WS4UWZWHwqo%3D.JAnwVU\">Bike University<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.sunandski.com<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-tp2.mozu.com\/11961-16493\/cms\/files\/80d8141a-2ad5-4a0f-96f7-09dd97a0e91e?_mzCb=_1674748608620\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Friday, February 24th 2023, 6 pm &#8211; 9 pm at Sun &amp; Ski Sports Westheimer.<\/p>\n<p>Calling all cyclists! Whether you&#8217;re on a racing team, training for the MS 150 in May, or just learning how to ride a bike, we invite you to attend our annual Bike U event. Enjoy free cycling clinics, food, refreshments and save up to 40% off clearance bikes, select cycling apparel, and accessories.\nSun &amp; Ski &#8211; Westheimer\n6100 Westheimer Rd.\nHouston, TX 77057<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/8517978910\">Greenway Spinning San Antonio, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p>Hiding from the wind and spending time catching up with Amy Dal Bello! Fun ride!\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/om4DdZeuDGu0oU42Tfmj5kdnM0iOhD2ieOC3YTU2Zj0-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/8517163003\">Day 2 Texas BBQTour Gonzales County, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Eric Braun | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/l1TAYOGnVtZLlktIfNob_T04QkOdQjvDIQH5FTXKK5w-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/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\">The Mobile Bike Shop is back this week! Check the link to see the February and March schedule. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jk1uuFt52o\">https:\/\/t.co\/Jk1uuFt52o<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4omD8J1YEB\">pic.twitter.com\/4omD8J1YEB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; UNT Transportation (@UNTtransit) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNTtransit\/status\/1622676655537012736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2023<\/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\/mtcgrande?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mtcgrande<\/a>! Todd has been here since we opened in \u201808 as our operations manager. But he\u2019s worn every hat in the shop. We\u2019ve even seen him sell bikes &amp; pull shots in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/juanpelotacafe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@juanpelotacafe<\/a>. When we needed to get it done, we called Church Services.<br><br>Cheers to a retirement, Todd! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ai2Odvlcko\">pic.twitter.com\/ai2Odvlcko<\/a><\/p>&mdash; mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mellowjohnnys\/status\/1622596075079999488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2023<\/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 Monthly Ride from Dallas to Fort Worth with TRE Back to Dallas For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dk7PTfSn3m\">https:\/\/t.co\/dk7PTfSn3m<\/a><br><br>It&#39;s going to be a cold morning, but despite that, I plan on riding from Dallas to Fort Worth for\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hzns35yBRh\">https:\/\/t.co\/Hzns35yBRh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1622801773114298373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2023<\/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 Social Bike Ride and Picnic &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wLa5dJGyAG\">https:\/\/t.co\/wLa5dJGyAG<\/a><br><br>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BJ8XqMjpAu\">https:\/\/t.co\/BJ8XqMjpAu<\/a><br><br>This is an easy (and slow) ride to relax and enjoy the gorgeous view of the 28th Highway.. (you can go fast if you\u2019d like)<br>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OB5cMTQwoI\">https:\/\/t.co\/OB5cMTQwoI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1622469833009799169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2023<\/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 The Pearland Challenge &#8211; Pearland, TX The Pearland Challenge at Pearland, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cDE0boDEvY\">https:\/\/t.co\/cDE0boDEvY<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mYBH44dduK\">https:\/\/t.co\/mYBH44dduK<\/a>\u00a0<br><br>\u00a0The Pearland Challenge<br><br>Combined Field Limit: 200<br><br>\u00a0 \u00a0 Category \u00a0 \u00a0 Start Time \u00a0 \u00a0 Distance \u00a0 \u00a0 Prizes \u00a0 \u00a0 Fie\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tfJTAtxLPY\">https:\/\/t.co\/tfJTAtxLPY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1622816832938983424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/02\/06\/texas-bicycling-news-february-6-2023\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61415","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-fYz","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61415"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61416,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61415\/revisions\/61416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}