{"id":62371,"date":"2023-05-08T22:33:09","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T03:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62371"},"modified":"2023-05-08T22:33:11","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T03:33:11","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-8-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/05\/08\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-8-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest &#8211; May 8, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/abc13.com\/beechnut-crash-bicyclist-killed-o-and-braewick-houston-crime\/13223282\/\">Bicyclist hit, killed by tow truck driver who may have been speeding on Beechnut, Houston police say<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>abc13.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"476\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/abc13.com\/video\/embed\/?pid=13223200\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) &#8212; Houston police say they believe speed may have played a factor in a crash that killed a bicyclist in southwest Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses say they saw a wrecker driver speeding at about 9 p.m. on Beechnut near Braewick before crashing into a man on his bike.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Everyone on this street speeds a lot. I&#8217;ve got my family, and it&#8217;s not good. I may have to move because everybody is speeding, mainly the tow trucks,&quot; Javier Melendez said.<\/p>\n<p>The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The tow truck driver remained at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>There is no word yet on possible charges.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/news\/deadly-houston-crash-bicycle-wrecker-truck-beechnut\">Deadly Houston crash: Man riding bicycle hit by wrecker truck on Beechnut St<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.fox26houston.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox26houston.com\/www.fox26houston.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/932\/524\/vlcsnap-2023-05-08-11h38m45s26.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>HOUSTON &#8211; Houston police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a crash with a wrecker driver.<\/p>\n<p>The crash occurred around 9:05 p.m. Sunday in the 5900 block of Beechnut Street.<\/p>\n<p>According to police, the 67-year-old bicyclist was riding southbound on Braewick Drive and crossing the street when he was struck by the wrecker truck that was going eastbound on Beechnunt Street.<\/p>\n<p>The bicyclist died at the scene. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/15486\">2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship &#8211; TT \u2022 May 5 2023 \u2022 Albuquerque, NM<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n<p>Categories\n\u00bb Men Open \t\u00bb Women Open<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/15487\">2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship &#8211; TTT \u2022 May 5 2023 \u2022 Albuquerque, NM<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n<p>Categories\n\u00bb T Men Club Open \t\u00bb T Men Open Open\n\u00bb T Men Varsity Open \t\u00bb T Women Club Open\n\u00bb T Women Varsity Open<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/15488\">2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship &#8211; RR \u2022 May 6 2023 \u2022 Albuquerque, NM<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n<p>Categories\n\u00bb Men Club Open \t\u00bb Men Varsity Open\n\u00bb Women Club Open \t\u00bb Women Varsity Open<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/15490\">2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship &#8211; Crit \u2022 May 7 2023 \u2022 Albuquerque, NM<\/a><\/h1>\n<h4>www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n<p>Categories\n\u00bb Men Club Open \t\u00bb Men Varsity Open\n\u00bb Women Club Open \t\u00bb Women Varsity Open<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/15489\">2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship &#8211; RR \u2022 May 7 2023 \u2022 Albuquerque, NM<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n<p>Categories\n\u00bb Men Club Open \t\u00bb Men Varsity Open\n\u00bb Women Club Open \t\u00bb Women Varsity Open<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/video\/1217403\">Video: Sugar Land Classic bike race attracts hundreds of riders<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.fox26houston.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest collection of mountain bikers in all of Texas gathered in Sugar Land this weekend. With the support of some good-natured &#8216;heckling. the second-annual &#8216;Sugar Land Classic&#8217; bike-race attracted nearly 700 cyclists to the &#8216;Brazos River Park&#8217; trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtbr.com\/threads\/schreiner-park-in-kerrville-one-of-texas-best-mountain-biking-destinations-dont-miss-out-on-this-one.1220259\/#post-15941140\">Schreiner Park in Kerrville, one of Texas&#8217; best mountain biking destinations. Don&#8217;t miss out on this one.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TylerVernon | www.mtbr.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>9 miles of flat, smooth green trails that squiggle randomly through trees. This trail system is made for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would not ride these trails if I lived next door because riding an enduro bike on the road would be more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t waste your money driving there or paying to access it. Do not pay attention to what the map says about difficulty level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you read any review saying words like &#8220;challenging&#8221; or &#8220;intermediate&#8221;, they are lying. There is zero challenge here. \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/video\/1217520\">Tim Ryan thanks viewers after finishing Bike MS ride<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">www.fox4news.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><p>Our friend Tim Ryan joined hundreds of cyclists for a two-day ride to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society &#8211; North Texas Chapter. The former Good Day anchor and his team raised $3,000 during Bike MS.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonpublicmedia.org\/articles\/news\/houston\/2023\/05\/08\/451087\/houston-bike-lane-sweeper-clogged-debris\/\">\u2018Space City Sweeper,\u2019 tasked with cleaning Houston\u2019s bike lanes, back on streets after becoming clogged with debris<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Adam Zuvanich | www.houstonpublicmedia.org<\/h4>\n<p>The $147,000 miniature street sweeper purchased last year by the City of Houston broke down after a few uses and had to be sent back to the manufacturer for repairs. City workers now pre-clean bike lanes of heavy debris before using the machine.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/22161825\/Madvac-LS175-Mini-Street-Sweeper-1500x897.jpg.webp?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As the City of Houston gradually expands its network of bicycle lanes, it purchased a miniature street sweeper last year so it could keep those lanes clean.<\/p>\n<p>The task has proven to be difficult for the Madvac LS175, which Houston Public Works dubbed as the \u201cSpace City Sweeper\u201d in response to a community naming contest. The machine became clogged with dirt and debris after its first few uses last fall and had to be sent back to the manufacturer for repairs, according to public works spokesperson Erin Jones.<\/p>\n<p>The mini sweeper returned from a months-long hiatus in April and has since &#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>PW &#8211; Tuesday\nTuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Justice League Tuesday Night Ride\nTuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Night EH Ride\nTuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>The Boot REBOOT\nTuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>MCC Tue\/Thurs PM Ride\nTuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles\nTuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>TUE Group Ride | MTHCC\nTuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 5:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>CA Tuesday WLY-TCJ-Clay\nTuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/gdbclub.clubexpress.com\/\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Greater Dallas Bicyclists | gdbclub.clubexpress.com<\/h4>\n<p>May\n9\n6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Bike Ride\nA 30 mile ride through Las Colinas\nMay\n11\n6:00 Mesquite Casual Ride\nA casual, moderately paced ride through Sunnyvale and Mesquite\nMay\n11\n6:30 PM Downtown Gelato Ride\nMay\n13\n9 AM Easygoing Ride\nSocial, slow-paced, no one left behind ride\nMay\n14\n9:00 AM Sunday Roll Flower Mound\nMonthly traveling version of the Sunday Roll<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/shoutout.wix.com\/so\/d8OVyzGnD?languageTag=en&amp;cid=6b2046a7-7ba1-4eb6-a889-e0998db3c76a\">USAC Race Weekend 2 This Weekend!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com<\/h4>\n<p>Last weeks TNR was a blast and we have Sprints and Keirins at TNR tomorrow! Then it&#8217;s another big weekend with HPI Elite Keirin and Junior\/Masters Scratch Championships along with Round 1 of the Atomic TT Series and mass start racing&#8230; Check the Calendar for more!<\/p>\n<p>May Events<\/p>\n<p>5:45pm Tues May 9th &#8211; TNR Krazy Keirins &amp; Super Sprints\n8:30am Sat May 13th &#8211; Atomic TT #1 p\/b Hammertime ProShop\n8:30am Sun May 14th &#8211; HPI Energy Services Super Sunday #2\n5:45pm Tues May 16th &#8211; USAC TNR p\/b Trek &amp; Taco&#8217;s a Go-Go\n5:45pm Tues May 30th &#8211; TNR Bunch Races &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/doc\/page\/?page_id=650830\">&#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>New Waverly TX &#8211; Navasota TX<\/h4>\n<p>Monday May 8, 2023\nPacked up and moved out on a grey morning, and the &#8216;extra&#8217; humidity is back&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Blazed into Navasota, hit the library, did a bunch of internet stuff. Just as I was finishing up, a thunderstorm rolled in&#8230; now we wait and see how the rest of the day plays out.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m hoping to camp at a spot just outside of town.<\/p>\n<p>It appears the Navasota RV park is permanently closed&#8230; ;( bummer<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crazyguyonabike.com\/pics\/docs\/00\/02\/45\/92\/large\/20230508_093550.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9035478579\">Tour du Rouge Day 2 Beaumont, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Brandy Zimmer | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p>To Sulphur, Louisiana\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1600\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/me08SMYkkM4TMlnMz9V6uhJm0N8FPBbe_T591rfHnmE-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9034999327\">Tour du Rouge &quot;Day 2&quot; &quot;they said you will love the tailwind&quot; &#8230;..what they don&#8217;t tell you is that you have to go 70 miles into a headwind and costal cross winds before you get to it but yes it was worth it TDR<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Action Jackson MTCCSA | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"763\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/sxdNSmtPb-O_HSCebTZbuNPox5qg3nZTehZhHv91g3I-2048x1302.jpg?resize=1200%2C763&#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\">How can multiple witnesses say the driver was speeding and he walks out of police custody after killing someone? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AULMfPAwbo\">https:\/\/t.co\/AULMfPAwbo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; urbanist (@JRDNLTHMS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JRDNLTHMS\/status\/1655616500537995291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Top 20 Festivals &amp; Events This Week in Houston: May 8 to 14, 2023<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iUsEsryA13\">https:\/\/t.co\/iUsEsryA13<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DIZyQbODNV\">pic.twitter.com\/DIZyQbODNV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365ThingsInHouston (@365_Houston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365_Houston\/status\/1655634210600673296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">On your mark, get set, go! ????????? Challenge each other to a friendly family bike race or obstacle course during National Bike Month to get your hearts pumping and your competitive spirits soaring. Let\u2019s see some finish-line pics! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BikeMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BikeMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dCdoBMrUqX\">pic.twitter.com\/dCdoBMrUqX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Play Frisco &#8211; Parks &amp; Recreation (@PlayFrisco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlayFrisco\/status\/1655667563643150344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">This week in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AustinMobilityNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AustinMobilityNews<\/a><br>? Street closures downtown this weekend for the 108th Paramount Theater Gala<br>??Participate in Bike to Work Day<br>? Try Transit to Cheer on Verde and Black<br>Find out more ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lmdAhzdNVw\">https:\/\/t.co\/lmdAhzdNVw<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/e4UHXjWXxT\">pic.twitter.com\/e4UHXjWXxT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility\/status\/1655685025579319296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Last week, The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/5CornersDist?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@5CornersDist<\/a> hosted a Community Bike Ride with Precinct One in collaboration with the TIRZ 25 Hiram Clarke\/ Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority, TIRZ 9 South Post Oak, 5 Corners Management District, and Houston City Council District K. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BSQRdr8MEs\">pic.twitter.com\/BSQRdr8MEs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Harris County Precinct One (@hcpct1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hcpct1\/status\/1655695438668869632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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\">Our first-year MSU racer Dusan Kalaba (from Serbia)  won the varsity men criterium race and the varsity men individual omnium this past weekend at the 2023 2023 USA CYCLING COLLEGIATE ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. <br><br>Congratulations!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pJAHasBIzZ\">pic.twitter.com\/pJAHasBIzZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hotter&#39;n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotternHell100\/status\/1655539563090067458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 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 SAKOB Summer Series &#8211; 2023 Series (All 4 Races) SAKOB Summer Series &#8211; 2023 Series (All 4 Races) at San Antonio, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/an2l6uySPw\">https:\/\/t.co\/an2l6uySPw<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4h6mrTMxs3\">https:\/\/t.co\/4h6mrTMxs3<\/a>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>\u00a0SAKOB presents 2nd Annual SUMMER SERIES<br>Sunday, June 4, June 25, July 16, Au\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VGjOUB6Ka4\">https:\/\/t.co\/VGjOUB6Ka4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1655763844180877313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 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 SAKOB Summer Series &#8211; 2023 Series (All 4 Races) SAKOB Summer Series &#8211; 2023 Series (All 4 Races) at San Antonio, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/an2l6uySPw\">https:\/\/t.co\/an2l6uySPw<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4h6mrTMxs3\">https:\/\/t.co\/4h6mrTMxs3<\/a>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>\u00a0SAKOB presents 2nd Annual SUMMER SERIES<br>Sunday, June 4, June 25, July 16, Au\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3IH3Ht0quB\">https:\/\/t.co\/3IH3Ht0quB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1655763839961448448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 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 SAKOB Summer Series &#8211; 2023 Series (All 4 Races) SAKOB Summer Series &#8211; 2023 Series (All 4 Races) at San Antonio, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/an2l6uySPw\">https:\/\/t.co\/an2l6uySPw<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4h6mrTMxs3\">https:\/\/t.co\/4h6mrTMxs3<\/a>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>\u00a0SAKOB presents 2nd Annual SUMMER SERIES<br>Sunday, June 4, June 25, July 16, Au\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kKi8CPCldp\">https:\/\/t.co\/kKi8CPCldp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1655763837168107521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 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 SAKOB Summer Series &#8211; 2023 Series (All 4 Races) SAKOB Summer Series &#8211; 2023 Series (All 4 Races) at San Antonio, TX<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2qPiILoYEr\">https:\/\/t.co\/2qPiILoYEr<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4h6mrTMxs3\">https:\/\/t.co\/4h6mrTMxs3<\/a>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>\u00a0SAKOB presents 2nd Annual SUMMER SERIES<br>Sunday, June 4, June 25, July 16, Au\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bCg2TYEz0u\">https:\/\/t.co\/bCg2TYEz0u<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1655763833917407234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The largest collection of mountain bikers in all of Texas gathered in Sugar Land this weekend. With the support of some good-natured &#8216;heckling. the second-annual &#8216;Sugar Land Classic&#8217; bike-race attracted nearly 700 cyclists to the &#8216;Brazos River Park&#8217; trails. 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