{"id":61739,"date":"2023-03-06T22:50:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T04:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=61739"},"modified":"2023-03-06T22:50:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T04:50:41","slug":"texas-bicycling-action-march-6-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/03\/06\/texas-bicycling-action-march-6-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Action &#8211; March 6, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/opinion\/letters-to-the-editor\/2023\/03\/06\/letters-to-the-editor-cyclists-israel-drugs-and-kids-vouchers-dallas-isd\/\">Letters to the Editor \u2014 Cyclists, health care, drugs and kids, vouchers, Dallas ISD<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.dallasnews.com<\/h4>\n<p>Readers don\u2019t support legalizing the Idaho stop; question the latest move by Walmart regarding health clinics; ask parents to get involved in preventing drug abuse by their kids; don\u2019t support school vouchers; and support Dallas ISD.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/l4ghkVjn9EFY7C0GCe3_n4NUBv4%3D\/1660x934\/smart\/filters%3Ano_upscale%28%29\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/dmn\/NEXMTVHI3ZZXG27Z2CN2RQOTYE.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Idaho stop\u2019 dangerous<\/p>\n<p>Re: \u201cYield to bicycles \u2014 Legalize the Idaho stop to give cyclists safe passage, and make sure drivers know about it,\u201d Wednesday editorial.<\/p>\n<p>Legalizing the \u201cIdaho stop,\u201d which would essentially allow cyclists to disregard stop signs, will lead to more injuries and should not be considered. While it might sound good in theory, in practice human nature will put more cyclists in danger.<\/p>\n<p>This is due to the maneuver commonly known as the &#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>Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles\nTuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles\nTuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>MCC TUESDAY &#8211; SHELL TO MCKEEVER\nTuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>JL Tuesday Night Route (Winter)\nTuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>CA Tuesday Brittmoore -Hempstead Loop\nTuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Memorial Tues\nTuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Urban South HTX Taco Tuesday\nTuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek West U Bridges\nTuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>CCC Gravel Levee\nWednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Sugar Land (Wed) Night Ride\nWednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>The Boot REBOOT\nWednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>The Boot REBOOT\nWednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>NWCC Hump Day Ride\nWednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night\nWednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Look Pro Go Slow\nThursday, March 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek West U Bridges Rodeo edition\nThursday, March 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>PW &#8211; Fulshear (20)\nThursday, March 9, 2023 @ 5:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBUX Crew (Thurs) 34mi.\nThursday, March 9, 2023 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBux Crew (Thurs)\nThursday, March 9, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>MCC THURSDAY &#8211; SHELL TO MCKEEVER\nThursday, March 9, 2023 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Urban West Thursday\nThursday, March 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek West U &#8211; Beginners\nThursday, March 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Bridgeland\nThursday, March 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>CA Alternate 50 Mile ride &#8211; Delices de Maurice cafe stop\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>NWCC Zube park Rides\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Sugar Land Sat. 46 mi.\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>UBG Saturday &#8211; 23 miles\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>RRR-Saturday\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>I Cycle Sat Morning Road Ride\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Sugar Land &#8211; Beginner 8\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>EaDo Bike Co &#8211; Hair of the Cat\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Trifecta\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trek Clearlake\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>RRR-Saturday\nSaturday, March 11, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs\nSunday, March 12, 2023 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Weekend Endurance Ride\nSunday, March 12, 2023 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>UBG Sunday &#8211; 35-50 miles\nSunday, March 12, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Weekend Endurance Ride\nSunday, March 12, 2023 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>CCC NEW 60\nSunday, March 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>CCC NEW 60\nSunday, March 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>CCC NEW 60\nSunday, March 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>CCC NEW 60\nSunday, March 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>CCC NEW 60\nSunday, March 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/san-marcos-buda-kyle\/business\/2023\/03\/06\/galaxy-bicycles-to-celebrate-15-years-of-business-in-san-marcos\/\">Galaxy Bicycles to celebrate 15 years of business in San Marcos<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Zara Flores | communityimpact.com<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.communityimpact.com\/?url=https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2023\/03\/06\/244995.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Bicycles, located at 500 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos, is set to celebrate 15 years of service March 12 with a party at noon featuring food, drinks and bikes. Since 2008, the business has been offering a range of bicycles from electric bikes to BMX bikes, hybrid road bikes and more. The shop also does basic tuneup services, major tuneup services, rebuilds and more. Brands carried at Galaxy Bikes include Giant, Liv, Santa Cruz, Salsa and more. The shop also hosts group ride sessions. 512-392-3320. www.galaxy.bike<\/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\">STOLEN &#8211; Yellow Surly Cross-check in Arlington, TX <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HZ88C5sPC8\">https:\/\/t.co\/HZ88C5sPC8<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g4fJ38us8L\">pic.twitter.com\/g4fJ38us8L<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikeindexstolen\/status\/1632806518793060352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 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\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrivewaySeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DrivewaySeries<\/a> is back, starting March 16! We&#39;re proud to be back as a sponsor for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rothetraining?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rothetraining<\/a> Cat 4\/5 race! Get signed up today:<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x13aYb6mAy\">https:\/\/t.co\/x13aYb6mAy<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/1632777385790636033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 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\">RT athlete Irene Benavides-Perez (UT Cycling) not only WON the Overall Omnium but also each race (Road Race, TT &amp; Criterium) in the Women&#39;s C category at this weekend&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MSUTexas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MSUTexas<\/a> Cycling Collegiate Race Weekend hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MSUCyclingTeam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MSUCyclingTeam<\/a>! Congrats!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rothetraining?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rothetraining<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/C9VRgcIq05\">pic.twitter.com\/C9VRgcIq05<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rothetraining\/status\/1632762881690198016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 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\">After 3rd on Day 1, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CanyonEmmott1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CanyonEmmott1<\/a> WON Day 2 of La Primavera at Lago Vista in the Pro\/12 race! After 80miles he finished ahead of Evan McQuirk &amp; Doug Frenchak (Butcherbox) while teammate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@stefanrothe<\/a> ended up 6th after initiating the break of the day! ? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HardcorvTM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HardcorvTM<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elbowzracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elbowzracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hoYnPMrtjx\">pic.twitter.com\/hoYnPMrtjx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/1632765201903755265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 6, 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\/03\/06\/texas-bicycling-action-march-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":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-g3N","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61739","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=61739"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61739\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61740,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61739\/revisions\/61740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}