{"id":62345,"date":"2023-05-05T22:35:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T03:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62345"},"modified":"2023-05-05T22:35:41","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T03:35:41","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-roundup-5-5-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/05\/05\/texas-bicycling-news-roundup-5-5-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Roundup 5\/5\/2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/houston\/2023\/05\/05\/bike-lane-sweeper-houston\">Houston&#8217;s dirty bike lanes broke the city&#8217;s new sweeper<\/a><\/h1>\n<h4>Jay R. Jordan | www.axios.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.axios.com\/1GWCR2NutCzrL_vaFdyuU-mkIOU%3D\/0x0%3A1920x1080\/1920x1080\/2023\/05\/04\/1683225443860.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston&#8217;s bike lanes are apparently so dirty that they literally broke a brand-new sweeper meant to clean them.<\/p>\n<p>Catch up quick: The city in August purchased its first special narrow sweeper, a ??Madvac LS175, designed to fit inside the city&#8217;s bike lanes, sidewalks and pedestrian islands, which standard street sweepers are too wide to clean.<\/p>\n<p>Houston residents named it the Space City Sweeper after Houston Public Works held a naming contest.<\/p>\n<p>Driving the news: The Space City Sweeper got through just nine service orders before it met its match in April, according to public works spokesperson Erin Jones. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newswest9.com\/article\/news\/local\/pedestrian-pathway-connecting-midland-and-odessa\/513-707a0556-2a6a-4539-a3f5-077d01e78a8a\">Pedestrian pathway connecting Midland and Odessa becoming more of a reality<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Author: Tyler Dupnick | www.newswest9.com<\/h4>\n<p>The Permian Basin Wildcatters Trail is a pedestrian corridor that will increase safety for cyclists and families. City leaders discussed the partnership efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newswest9.com\/embeds\/video\/responsive\/513-2e2f0d8d-31d9-4dbb-a072-b9f2ee818229\/iframe\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>MIDLAND, Texas \u2014 Imagine a pathway free of cars where people could ride bicycles, walk with their babies or dogs, or even just get some exercise in while watching a West Texas sunset. Well, that could be a reality, and better yet, a connection between Midland and Odessa.<\/p>\n<p>The Permian Basin Wildcatters Trail corridor is a project that has been in the works for years, and Thursday night, city leaders presented it to the community as the two cities embrace working together for improvement in the Permian Basin.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve seen repeatedly over many years that it works better when Midland and Odessa &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitelpaso.com\/events\/ask-the-expert-bike-month\">Ask the Expert: Bike Month<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>visitelpaso.com<\/h4>\n<p>May 12, 2023\n2:00 PM\nOnline\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This month 2 local mountain biking organizations will be joining us to talk all things mountains biking.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/news.yahoo.com\/midland-councilman-visits-hidden-park-000100949.html\">Midland councilman visits a hidden park gem<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Odessa American | news.yahoo.com<\/h4>\n<p>May 4\u2014MIDLAND \u2014 As part of National Parks Week, Midland City Councilman Dan Corrales visited West Texas BMX, 2101 Cuthbert Ave, Midland, to help bring awareness to this wonderful non-profit, a press release said. West Texas BMX is the number one growing family sport.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Any age rider, boy or girl, man or woman of any age, can compete in BMX. All you need is a desire to compete, a bike, and a helmet, and you can be part of this sport,&quot; Jay Gannaway said in the release.<\/p>\n<p>USA BMX&#8217;s motto is &quot;nobody&#8217;s on the bench,&quot; and West Texas BMX takes that to &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasbikeracing.com\/post\/2023-state-time-trial-championship-race-report-by-stefan-rothe\">2023 State Time Trial Championship Race Report<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by Stefan Rothe | www.texasbikeracing.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/b0a6cc_b703b78dc3a240bbb7da46ac80fe4d35~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_925%2Ch_661%2Cal_c%2Cq_85%2Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2Cenc_auto\/b0a6cc_b703b78dc3a240bbb7da46ac80fe4d35~mv2.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After a few years of not attending, I decided to sign up for the Texas State Time Trial Championships held in Dawson, TX this year. The race promoter, Alex Montoya, had made it a double weekend with the State Criterium Championship held the day before so I was able to compete in both events on the weekend. The Time Trial was on a new 50km (30mile) course that was partly used during previous editions of the Tour of Corsicana. Having never done a 50km ITT before (State or National Championships are usually 40km or less) I was excited by the new challenge, especially since I would be racing the Criterium Championship the evening before. The Criterium on the famous bricks of downtown Corsicana went well and I ended up 2nd behind the solo winner Eli Husted (Super Squadra) in the P12 race.<\/p>\n<p>Getting ready for a 50km Individual Time Trial requires solid physical preparation but also lots of mental \u201cwork\u201d or readiness, especially with the conditions we were facing &#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasbikeracing.com\/post\/2023-state-criterium-championship-race-report-by-sinead-miller\">2023 State Criterium Championship Race Report<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by Sinead Miller | www.texasbikeracing.com<\/h4>\n<p>The Texas State Criterium in Corsicana, TX was a race I have wanted to do ever since moving to Texas a few years ago. Winning the state championship jersey is an honor and achievement very few riders in Texas ever accomplish. Every year since 2020 I would talk about going to race the state crit, but for three years in a row I couldn\u2019t race for one reason or another (i.e. work commitments and injuries). It honestly seemed like 2023 was going to be no different for me and I wasn\u2019t planning on racing.<\/p>\n<p>However, the morning of the crit I woke up feeling good and I have been eager to race lately. On top of that, my husband was going to race the crit, and, honestly, doing a training ride by myself before we left did not sound like much fun. Racing is always better than training in my eyes. I contacted the race organizers to see if I could register day of. Fortunately, their response was \u201cyes\u201d, so we started the three-hour drive from Houston to Corsicana.<\/p>\n<p>Once arriving at the race, we started our &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/arts\/siclovia-comes-to-san-antonios-midtown-in-celebration-of-national-ride-a-bike-day-31648648\">S\u00edclov\u00eda comes to San Antonio&#8217;s Midtown on Sunday in celebration of National Ride a Bike Day<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Dalia Gulca | www.sacurrent.com<\/h4>\n<p>The biannual event closes roads to traffic along its route, giving people a chance to exercise and explore in a car-free environment.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media2.sacurrent.com\/sacurrent\/imager\/u\/blog\/31653976\/jjm-7143.jpeg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lace up your shoes, grab a helmet and don\u2019t forget a reusable water bottle \u2014 San Antonio\u2019s largest free community event returns on Sunday, this time taking over the streets of Midtown to celebrate National Ride a Bike Day.<\/p>\n<p>YMCA of Greater San Antonio\u2019s S\u00edclov\u00eda has been inviting residents to come and play in the streets since 2011, closing roads to traffic and opening them up to pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters and their furry friends. It\u2019s an effort to encourage San Antonians to go outside and engage in more physical activity, giving them a chance to exercise and explore in a car-free environment.<\/p>\n<p>This spring&#8217;s route will &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/opinion\/outlook\/article\/txdot-traffic-highway-transportation-bike-transit-18079268.php\">Free TxDOT to build great bike, bus and train routes (Opinion)<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Harrison Humphreys | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/12\/21\/62\/19471512\/11\/2400x0.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disruptive freeway construction in Houston always comes with the promise of unclogged roads. At least it\u2019ll be over soon, we hear, and then it\u2019ll be smooth sailing. But anyone who\u2019s lived here long enough has seen what happens next. Nearly $3 billion was spent to expand the Katy Freeway \u2014 now one of the widest in the world! \u2014 but it\u2019s more congested than it was before.<\/p>\n<p>TxDOT\u2019s own data shows that not a single freeway expansion in the past 30 years has resulted in long-lasting congestion relief. Instead, we get stuck in more lanes with more cars with worse air and weather that seems to be out to get us. More lanes just aren\u2019t solving congestion, and all those cars sitting in traffic, spewing emissions, are only contributing to climate change \u2014 and along with it, the extreme storms that are swamping our houses and freezing us to death.<\/p>\n<p>But TxDOT keeps proposing \u2026 &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/georgetown\/transportation\/2023\/05\/05\/georgetown-to-begin-austin-avenue-bridge-rehabilitation-db-wood-road-widening-in-late-2023\/\">Georgetown to begin Austin Avenue bridge rehabilitation, DB Wood Road widening in late 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Claire Shoop | communityimpact.com<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.communityimpact.com\/?url=https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2023\/05\/05\/254723.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Two transportation projects funded by the city of Georgetown and slated to begin in late 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Austin Avenue bridge projects<\/p>\n<p>The city of Georgetown is preparing to start a project to rehabilitate and improve the Austin Avenue bridge and roadway, which crosses over the San Gabriel River. The bridge will be cleaned, repaired and repainted, and crash-test rail will be installed. Additionally, the sidewalk will be removed, existing lanes will be widened and shoulders will be added. A separate pedestrian and bicycle bridge will also be constructed. The city has been planning for and studying potential improvements to the bridge since 2016. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=650670\">&#8216;Excitement On a Well Beaten Path&#8217; Southern Tier East to West<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By S. Crocker | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n<h4>Silsbee TX &#8211; Kountze TX<\/h4>\n<p>Friday May 5, 2023\nI was pretty toasted after the long day yesterday and seriously debated hanging around for another day here in Silsbee. After hmming and hawing for an hour, I figured a short is hop is a good middle ground.<\/p>\n<p>After a short 23 miles, I landed at Indian Springs Campground. Nice rustic, quiet place to do some laundry and hang out all afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>No wifi&#8230; so pictures still forthcoming.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9017508660\">Lake Houston wilderness Park Shannon Wyatt<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Shannon Wyatt | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/rqoeMLFnsZkFuiMf-xZU7fJgd5VWHdBu6Qm-3u8b8iA-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/BGvLejiHUchcEIeV45CeOwEG6JDwdcrPFSIlEw33bdg-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9017386292\">Like a lion in orange dungarees. Kind of fierce, but ridiculous all at the same time.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Kz Jenkins Jr | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p>Monthly Fondo done!, Bike computer cut off at the 60 mile mark erased all data, glad I had app running\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"2048\" width=\"1159\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/X8d62aDRwD_Jhuvn6uNlyRiqqzbm-mz_nh6mR67bcxo-1159x2048.jpg?resize=1159%2C2048&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Done, need to start earlier to beat some of the heat<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9017225897\">Lunch Ride Fort Bend County, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Eduardo Carrillo | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/J2bNQSm1K3pCGN45iI02qYei0qFCKYAZenj0XvsGlxo-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9016262925\">Alligator ride with coach Megan Fort Bend County, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Roland Panjaitan | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/pXOYPnLdeFSZRWdal9caY6vQatwSbsoqvy49u_RwGSU-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9016336387\">Morning Ride in Spring Creek with David!! Harris County, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Rosa Guerrero | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p>Last Ride in Texas for now\u2026.Hasta la Vista Houston, it was a pleasure sweating with you!!!\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1600\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/q1f2T8VbfXGqlS9YYPLJanDh0QLanfg_VGyEd5YYQ24-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9016099250\">Summertime, Lane Valley still fun, especially with tailwind back. BROTY Kerr County, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Charles Strebeck | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1600\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/TMYAMVkMpARQr7tZEwDWq5rzqY2F0tgpUc7apOqzBO0-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#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\">This Sunday, May 7th is National <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideABikeDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideABikeDay<\/a>. Celebrate the simple joy of riding a bicycle by going for a spin for any reason or any distance.<br><br>Then mark it off your <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a> BINGO card: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0KdS06s7no\">https:\/\/t.co\/0KdS06s7no<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TFI55AqubW\">pic.twitter.com\/TFI55AqubW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1654652203091521537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Well that was a new experience. Seatpost snapped clean through while I was riding. I somehow stayed upright. I guess that&#39;s why core strength is important ?????? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kARAQGvGdM\">pic.twitter.com\/kARAQGvGdM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; adam j williams (@AdamWillyums) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamWillyums\/status\/1654659576535429121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 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\">Read up on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stefanrothe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@stefanrothe<\/a>&#39;s race report from his successful day at the 2023 Texas State Time Trial Championships on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/txbikeracing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@txbikeracing<\/a>:<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HtBB7KQdVA\">https:\/\/t.co\/HtBB7KQdVA<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elbowzracing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elbowzracing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iamspecialized?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#iamspecialized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rotorbike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rotorbike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hyperthreads?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hyperthreads<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elbowzracing\/status\/1654630140691771392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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\">May is National Bicyclist and Motorcyclist Safety Awareness Month. Bicyclists &amp; motorcyclists are more vulnerable in crashes than other drivers because of a lack of protection. That&#39;s why we&#39;re urging everyone to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sharetheroad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sharetheroad<\/a> ? ??. <br>Learn more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XrXoRYiVEG\">https:\/\/t.co\/XrXoRYiVEG<\/a> ^M <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WfCZ3FmYBm\">pic.twitter.com\/WfCZ3FmYBm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; METRO Houston (@METROHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/METROHouston\/status\/1654634099087114240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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\">?White Rock Lake, Dallas TX<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/dallastx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#dallastx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/whiterocklake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#whiterocklake<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/northtexas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#northtexas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EbikeAdventures?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EbikeAdventures<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HikeAndBikeDFW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HikeAndBikeDFW<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ElectricBikeLife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ElectricBikeLife<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DFWTrails?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DFWTrails<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PedalAssist?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PedalAssist<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeDFW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeDFW<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ExploreTexas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ExploreTexas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RideElectric?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RideElectric<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DFWOutdoors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DFWOutdoors<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HikeAndBike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HikeAndBike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TrailRunning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TrailRunning<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NatureLovers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NatureLovers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GetOutdoors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GetOutdoors<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OptOutside?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OptOutside<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AdventureAwaits?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AdventureAwaits<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gSUbyERKR5\">pic.twitter.com\/gSUbyERKR5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; TX Trail Rider (@tx_trail_rider) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tx_trail_rider\/status\/1654594124828254216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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\">Cyclists show support for Permian Basin Wildcatters Trail<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qWZgnE97OJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/qWZgnE97OJ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Midland Reporter-Telegram (@mwtnews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mwtnews\/status\/1654581228803112961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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\">Ladies: Join Denton Parks and Rec this Saturday, May 6, 10 AM &#8211; 12 PM at the Denton Mountain Bike Park to celebrate Women&#39;s Mountain Biking Day. A limited number of bicycles will be available for checkout with a photo ID.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lmShcTbz3a\">https:\/\/t.co\/lmShcTbz3a<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ztu4CKksVd\">pic.twitter.com\/ztu4CKksVd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bike Denton (@bikedenton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikedenton\/status\/1654584248932655104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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\">Sponsored: Celebrate National Ride a Bike Day with the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YMCAsatx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@YMCAsatx<\/a>  at S\u00edclov\u00eda on May 7! Attendees can expect free exercise classes, live music, bike repair tents, and more along the Midtown route. Find out more at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/E8wfyHMHLk\">https:\/\/t.co\/E8wfyHMHLk<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/playinthestreets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#playinthestreets<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/siclovia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#siclovia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wE7MIA9pgF\">pic.twitter.com\/wE7MIA9pgF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; San Antonio Report (@SAReport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SAReport\/status\/1654501203110432768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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\">Loading weekend plans:<br><br>Saturday<br>8-10 a.m., Cycle with Council, CS Meeting &amp; Training Facility<br><br>8:30-9:30 a.m., Birding 101, Halter Nature Center<br><br>11 a.m.-1 p.m., MLK Car &amp; Bike Show, Lincoln Center<br><br>Sunday<br>8-9:30 a.m., Forest Therapy, Lick Creek Park<br><br>?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4AsBGJ4rA2\">https:\/\/t.co\/4AsBGJ4rA2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lNNzpxKWPD\">pic.twitter.com\/lNNzpxKWPD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; College Station (@CityofCS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CityofCS\/status\/1654543017217339395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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\">Npo&#39;s patrolling the trails and speaking with the principal at Northwood Hills elementary school. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ID8JPB3815\">pic.twitter.com\/ID8JPB3815<\/a><\/p>&mdash; North Central (@NCNPODPD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCNPODPD\/status\/1654569698342600706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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\">Happy National Bike Month! Mark your calendars for our Twitter Chat about bicyclist safety this month. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeSafe2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeSafe2023<\/a><br><br>? May 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. CDT <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GpBz6gqBFm\">pic.twitter.com\/GpBz6gqBFm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WalkBikeSafeTX\/status\/1654486834649374724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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 3rd Annual Bicycle Rally- Rolling Into Fall! &#8211; Hickory Creek Registration is OPEN!<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v3Qs2lQIdq\">https:\/\/t.co\/v3Qs2lQIdq<\/a><br><br>Join us for our 3rd Annual Rolling Into Fall Bicycle Rally hosted by the Lake Cities Chamber. We offer three ride options- 15\/29\/49 (wi\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/s643kLqbmw\">https:\/\/t.co\/s643kLqbmw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1654465423688060928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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 Saturday Morning Ride &#8211; Blessing of the Bikes &#8211; El Paso For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TmKFCcynZH\">https:\/\/t.co\/TmKFCcynZH<\/a><br>Meet at 8:00 at Grace Gardens on Westside Rd. Ride out time is 8:15. We&#39;ll ride to St. Luke&#39;s Episcopal C\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NRmtAckQ5j\">https:\/\/t.co\/NRmtAckQ5j<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1654601177823170560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 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 Houston Bicycle Club HOUSTON SANS CAR <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UGamRRzJru\">https:\/\/t.co\/UGamRRzJru<\/a><br>\u00a0<br>This is an informal, leader led ride, at an easy pace (Ride speed: 11 &#8211; 14 mph) for those who want to see parts of Houston and many of its special places by bike. 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