{"id":62851,"date":"2023-07-21T00:26:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T05:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62851"},"modified":"2023-07-21T00:26:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T05:26:13","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-events-july-20-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/07\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-events-july-20-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News, Events &#8211; July 20, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kut.org\/transportation\/2023-07-20\/breaking-down-austins-experiment-on-barton-springs-road\">Breaking down Austin\u2019s experiment on Barton Springs Road<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Nathan Bernier | www.kut.org<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/npr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/bc6f60d\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/812x630+0+0\/resize\/1760x1366!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb5%2Fc2%2F14ab6a2a4475b1e3f762625d14d1%2Fscreen-shot-2023-07-19-at-5.48.16%20PM.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Austin is set to embark on a year-long experiment along a bustling half-mile stretch of Barton Springs Road, an area best known for local restaurants like Chuy\u2019s, Baby Acapulco, Juiceland, Juliet Italian Kitchen and Green Mesquite BBQ.<\/p>\n<p>The city hopes to enhance safety by reducing the number of car lanes from two to one in each direction between South Lamar Boulevard and Azie Morton Road. The construction likely won\u2019t be done until late October or early November. Then, the clock will start ticking on the 12-month trial period. \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/tylerpaper.com\/opinion\/purcell-the-lost-freedom-of-bike-hikes\/article_615e794c-f5d5-5984-8afe-7cc3126441d7.html\">The lost freedom of bike hikes<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Tom Purcell | tylerpaper.com<\/h4>\n<p>I dream of recreating some of the epic bike hikes I enjoyed as a kid back in the 1970s.<\/p>\n<p>My used Murray five-speed spyder-bike with the high handlebars only cost $25, but it was one of the coolest bikes of the age.<\/p>\n<p>Man, I loved that bike.<\/p>\n<p>During the long summer days, I rode with a group of kids.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d ride for two or three hours in the county park, then make our way to McDonald\u2019s for an orange drink and apple pie, which I paid for by borrowing a handful of coins out of my dad\u2019s penny jar.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s funny how I can \u2026<\/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\">Join us this Saturday for the second bike lane clean-up of the summer! <br><br>We\u2019ll meet at 9AM @ Lawndale and N MacGregor. BikeHouston will provide some brooms, shovels, rakes, and gloves, but feel free to bring your own equipment if you have it. And don&#39;t forget to bring water! ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6awyXrf1tL\">pic.twitter.com\/6awyXrf1tL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeHouston\/status\/1682199225075998721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 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\">Join us for the Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting in person or online on Wednesday, July 26 at 2:30 pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0TzeFO1OFr\">https:\/\/t.co\/0TzeFO1OFr<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dywHrdl2Mk\">pic.twitter.com\/dywHrdl2Mk<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonBikePlan\/status\/1682097407960530948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 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\">Come hear the bike components of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/nhhip?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#nhhip<\/a> at this meeting next week! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8n5oR41qSs\">https:\/\/t.co\/8n5oR41qSs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthlineLex\/status\/1682102741785538563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 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\">Staying hydrated &amp; butt\u2019red in this TX heat! ???????<br>\u2022<br>\u2022<br>\u2022<br>\u2022<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ChamoisButtr?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ChamoisButtr<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/nuunambassador?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#nuunambassador<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikegoodr?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikegoodr<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/roadcyclist?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#roadcyclist<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bgdbsatx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bgdbsatx<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hydrationstation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hydrationstation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hshive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hshive<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/racklove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#racklove<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/pedalsatx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#pedalsatx<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bikegirlmagic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bikegirlmagic<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/funontwowheels?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#funontwowheels<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7w5NY7CrBS\">pic.twitter.com\/7w5NY7CrBS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Pedal SATX (@Pedal_SATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pedal_SATX\/status\/1682103893029801985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 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\">Air Alliance Houston is a proud <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bikefriendlybusiness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bikefriendlybusiness<\/a> and we have recently installed our bike rack at our office for it to be used by both our employees and our neighbors. ?<br><br>Happy riding! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6SlqSP9QjD\">pic.twitter.com\/6SlqSP9QjD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Air Alliance Houston (@airallianceHOU) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/airallianceHOU\/status\/1682116365040197634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 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\">DETOUR ALERT: A portion of the Sims Bayou Greenway under Highway 288 is closed.  A detour has been set up to redirect greenway users around the closure. You should not enter the area under 288 which is marked by barricades.<br><br>View on our interactive map: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5VJ2LlnV0a\">https:\/\/t.co\/5VJ2LlnV0a<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z8Tz06OTwl\">pic.twitter.com\/z8Tz06OTwl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houparksboard\/status\/1682129042055602178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 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\">Check out &quot;Saturday Intermediate Ride&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9xnUviGa1j\">https:\/\/t.co\/9xnUviGa1j<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eventbrite?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1682146058174881792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 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\">Event added to the Texbiker calendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vm6h8rMSha\">https:\/\/t.co\/vm6h8rMSha<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1682202200926240768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 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\">Event added to the Texbiker calendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FqtqGSs1gB\">https:\/\/t.co\/FqtqGSs1gB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1682203441613922310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 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\/07\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-events-july-20-2023\/\"><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-62851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-glJ","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62851","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=62851"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62851\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62852,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62851\/revisions\/62852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}