{"id":62489,"date":"2023-05-24T21:59:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T02:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62489"},"modified":"2023-05-24T21:59:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T02:59:39","slug":"gravel-locos-dallas-top-trails-new-houston-trail-and-other-texas-bicycling-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/05\/24\/gravel-locos-dallas-top-trails-new-houston-trail-and-other-texas-bicycling-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Gravel Locos, Dallas Top Trails, New Houston Trail and Other Texas Bicycling News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/news\/schiff-and-roberge-win-gravel-locos-150\/\">Schiff and Roberge win Gravel Locos 150<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Jackie Tyson | www.cyclingnews.com<\/h4>\n<p>Carolin Schiff takes three-up sprint to win women&#8217;s title in Hico, Texas\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcz44RMTDQqRUw6eWmXTuT-1200-80.jpeg.webp?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>German Carolin Schiff sprinted from a four-rider group to win the women&#8217;s division at Gravel Locos 150, while Canadian Adam Roberge took a solo victory on the men&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n<p>Schiff, who won the 200km The Traka in late April, edged women\u2019s defending champion Marisa Boaz at the line, with Justin Barrow\u2019s stretch leaving her in third. Katie Kantzes faded at the end for fourth, just five seconds behind the podium trio, who finished in the overall top 30.<\/p>\n<p>The four women stay together most of the day, with the final separation in the &#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingmagazine.ca\/sections\/news\/adam-roberge-wins-gravel-locos-but-flamed-for-using-actual-tactics\/\">Adam Roberge wins Gravel Locos but was flamed for using actual tactics<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Matt Hansen | cyclingmagazine.ca<\/h4>\n<p>Canadian used his legs as well as brain to ride to victory\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclingmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AdamRoberge-1200x675.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Canadian Adam Roberge won the Gravel Locos 150 in Hico, Texas on Saturday but some are saying that he didn\u2019t\u2026pull enough. Roberge used tactics that would be seen in road races, which, according to some, don\u2019t fit in with the so-called \u201cspirit of gravel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After the race, he took to Instagram to defend himself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI cannot help but feel that I am being unfairly singled out for using tactics that all cyclists implement to a certain level,\u201d Roberge posted. \u201cLike any sport, gravel requires a blend of physical, technical and tactical skills. Suppose we choose to value physical and technical abilities alone. In that case, we can organize gravel time trials. When we participate in &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/seguingazette.com\/badges-bikes-tykes-children-make-connections-with-police-firefighters-at-annual-event\/collection_8e95d93e-f9b2-11ed-8896-bb8b6db77a0a.html\">Badges, Bikes, Tykes: Children make connections with police, firefighters at annual event<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Photos by Felicia Frazar | seguingazette.com<\/h4>\n<p>Dozens of children rode away from the annual Badges, Bikes and Tykes event on a new bike Saturday. Hundreds of children and their families gathered at the pavilion in Starkce Park for the annual event. They played games, won prizes, ate a free lunch and waited patiently for their number to be called in the bike raffle.\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com\/seguingazette.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/11\/e11eb4c8-f9b2-11ed-8a05-53e500c5ad0c\/646d338b73d50.image.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.killeenisd.org\/site\/default.aspx?PageType=3&amp;DomainID=4&amp;ModuleInstanceID=29551&amp;ViewID=070DCCB8-A53F-43FD-A714-5764441A973A&amp;RenderLoc=0&amp;FlexDataID=85940&amp;PageID=1\">Killeen ISD Summer Safety Community Outreach Event<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By: KISD | www.killeenisd.org<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.killeenisd.org\/\/cms\/lib\/TX02205734\/Centricity\/Domain\/7135\/SummerBike052323.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Killeen Independent School District Police Department (KISD PD) is proud to announce its partnership with the City of Killeen Police Department to host a Summer Safety Community Outreach event on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The event aims to promote safety awareness and education among KISD families, with a special focus on bicycle safety training for youth. The event will take place at the Rosa Hereford Killeen Community Center located at 2201 E Veterans Memorial.<\/p>\n<p>The primary objective of the Summer Safety Community Outreach event is to provide children with the necessary &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cw33.com\/news\/uncover-these-fun-biking-trails-in-dallas\/\">Looking for the top biking trails in Dallas? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>cw33.com<\/h4>\n<p>DALLAS (KDAF) \u2014 Dallas is known for its hustle and bustle, but it also has the great outdoors and scenic park routes that are waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n<p>A city with plenty of beautiful scenic routes waiting to be uncovered, biking is one of the best ways to explore! Whether you\u2019re looking for a leisure ride or a challenging route, there\u2019s something for everyone in Dallas.<\/p>\n<p>Pedal your way through this list of best biking trails in Dallas: &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonchronicle.com\/news\/houston-texas\/transportation\/article\/new-harris-county-hike-bike-trail-north-houston-18116597.php\">Harris County to begin building new $1.3 million trail north of Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Hannah Dellinger | www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/33\/01\/65\/23862651\/5\/1200x0.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Harris County was expected to begin construction of a new $1.3 million hike and bike trail north of Houston in August, according to a recently filed permit application.<\/p>\n<p>The trail, which was meant to loop around a basin near Lauder Road and Greens Bayou between the Castlewood and East Aldine neighborhoods, should be complete in February.<\/p>\n<p>The project was approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Friday and will be paid for with public funds.<\/p>\n<p>A 12-foot wide, 1.4-mile concrete trail will be constructed with a new parking lot and access road, according to the approved plan.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/15644\">TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUMS AT BRECKINRIDGE PARK \u2022 May 16 2023 \u2022 Richardson, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n<p>Categories\n\u00bb Men Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 Master 40+ \t\u00bb Men Cat 3\/4\n\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5 \t\u00bb Men Cat P\/1\/2\/3<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.road-results.com\/race\/15643\">TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUMS AT BRECKINRIDGE PARK \u2022 May 23 2023 \u2022 Richardson, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.road-results.com<\/h4>\n<p>Categories\n\u00bb Men Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 Master 40+ \t\u00bb Men Cat 3\/4\n\u00bb Men Cat 4\/5 \t\u00bb Men Cat P\/1\/2\/3<\/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\">Traffic leaving the ?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BikeHouston<\/a>? Bike Summit. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ODCVVjB6LX\">pic.twitter.com\/ODCVVjB6LX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Christof Spieler (@christofspieler) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/christofspieler\/status\/1661549298293538816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 25, 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\">Harris County was expected to begin construction of a new $1.3 million hike and bike trail north of Houston in August. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ltlqaXmaUW\">https:\/\/t.co\/ltlqaXmaUW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonChron\/status\/1661420582649331735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 24, 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\">Roll with the Frisco City Council for a 6-mile bike ride on June 10 from 10 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m.! The ride will start on the SW Route of BF Phillipson Community Park &amp; end at Boyd Park! Learn about the city from your elected officials on a casual ride!??????????<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bTTdlK5qPL\">https:\/\/t.co\/bTTdlK5qPL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WmXsARMFmF\">pic.twitter.com\/WmXsARMFmF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Play Frisco &#8211; Parks &amp; Recreation (@PlayFrisco) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlayFrisco\/status\/1661471281743536128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 24, 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\">? We want your feedback on a proposed road project along Hancock Drive, North Loop Boulevard and East 53rd Street. Proposed changes include protected bike lanes, pedestrian crossings and intersection safety improvements.<br><br>Take the survey through June 11: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i1o7RTz2J8\">https:\/\/t.co\/i1o7RTz2J8<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/526Lcq9an7\">pic.twitter.com\/526Lcq9an7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/austinmobility\/status\/1661507137858686978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 24, 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\">Saturday 5\/27\/2023 The Bagel Ride<br>7:30am ride start<br>Starts behind Little Woodrow&#39;s, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753<br>59mi (94km). Store stop at 24mi<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jxjs3GHCgY\">https:\/\/t.co\/jxjs3GHCgY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thebagelride\/status\/1661439940813619223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 24, 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\/05\/24\/gravel-locos-dallas-top-trails-new-houston-trail-and-other-texas-bicycling-news\/\"><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-62489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-gfT","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62489","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=62489"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62490,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62489\/revisions\/62490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}