{"id":64320,"date":"2024-01-08T22:39:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T04:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=64320"},"modified":"2024-01-09T08:05:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T14:05:56","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-for-january-8-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/01\/08\/texas-bicycling-news-for-january-8-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News for January 8, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/texas\/coppell\/xplor-students-donate-300-toys-16-bicycles-local-children\">Xplor Students Donate 300 Toys and 16 Bicycles to Local Children<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Emily M | patch.com<\/h4>\n<p>Students held a donation drive in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve\u2019s Toys for Tots program<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/patch.com\/img\/cdn20\/users\/22958457\/20240108\/114023\/styles\/patch_image\/public\/screen-shot-2024-01-08-at-113955-am___08114010270.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Students at Xplor Preschool &amp; School Age Care at Sendera Ranch in Haslet recently collected more than 300 toys and 16 bicycles to benefit Toys for Tots, a gift drive run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Over the past month, students worked together to collect the items, and at the close of the drive, a representative from the organization stopped by the school to pick up the donations. Through this initiative, students learned the importance of helping others in the community, especially during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>Toys for Tots, a 70-year national charitable program run by \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Creekside mtb Park. Dallas, TX\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZmDxEahN-RI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rancherias, Javelin, Guale Mesa, Oso - Big Bend Ranch - Mountain Biking TX\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dvl6m-I1-0g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kysrAcRafD\">https:\/\/t.co\/kysrAcRafD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1744407652380070192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2024<\/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=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qfUjCGw2XV\">https:\/\/t.co\/qfUjCGw2XV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1744408323745563050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2024<\/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=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QZ2PDs9yPi\">https:\/\/t.co\/QZ2PDs9yPi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1744409015788990743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2024<\/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 bridge connecting to the playground at Jack Carter Park is complete and the bridge is now accessible. Thank you for your patience! Stay up to date on this project by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UkL9v69I2m\">https:\/\/t.co\/UkL9v69I2m<\/a> for FAQs, photos and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cityofplanotx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cityofplanotx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/pardonourprogress?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#pardonourprogress<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/loveplano?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#loveplano<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eC4D54VQfs\">pic.twitter.com\/eC4D54VQfs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Plano Parks &amp; Rec (@PlanoParksRec) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlanoParksRec\/status\/1744447366164328732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2024<\/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 was a BMX social ride!<br><br>Real ones that did this. Kids were riding too!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ABOEhKN6WX\">pic.twitter.com\/ABOEhKN6WX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorthlineLex\/status\/1744437408509124848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2024<\/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\">Trail Work at Rock Bridge &#8211; Wednesday Jan 10 lunch <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZeGn0guAEa\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZeGn0guAEa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Meetup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Meetup<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Meetup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Meetup<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1744552631345762643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 9, 2024<\/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=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pVdUMXntJk\">https:\/\/t.co\/pVdUMXntJk<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1744574197282554060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 9, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/veronikasadventure.com\/austin-art-and-architecture-bicycle-tour\/\">Austin Art and Architecture Bicycle Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>veronikasadventure.com<\/h4>\n<p>Embark on an extraordinary exploration of Austin\u2019s art and architecture with the Austin Art and Architecture Bicycle Tour.<\/p>\n<p>This captivating tour invites participants to pedal their way through the city\u2019s cultural treasures, uncovering a tapestry of artistic marvels and architectural gems.<\/p>\n<p>Led by passionate guides, cyclists will traverse the city\u2019s vibrant streets, from the historic Driskill Hotel to the magnificent Texas State Capitol building.<\/p>\n<p>Along the way, they will discover the intriguing stories behind the city\u2019s public artworks and explore the rich history of the Bremond Block Historic District.<\/p>\n<p>With each pedal, a world of artistic wonders awaits, leaving participants eager to \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/shoutout.wix.com\/so\/c9OphDT2A?languageTag=en&amp;cid=6b2046a7-7ba1-4eb6-a889-e0998db3c76a\">BellVelo Series Concludes<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Stuart Gardner, Program Director | shoutout.wix.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/f7edd5_d237b46d7d6a4b2d92880c3ec47e6781~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fit\/w_700%2Ch_2000%2Cal_c%2Cq_85\/f7edd5_d237b46d7d6a4b2d92880c3ec47e6781~mv2.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2026 BellVelo Series Finale<\/p>\n<p>Light winds, cool temperatures and sunshine greeted about 150 riders to Race #3. Before getting into how it played out I wanted to extend a big thank you to all those who made this race happen, Ryan at Huff Brewing for the venue, Back Roads BBQ for the food, David and Venny for photography Cyndi, Mike and Cynthia for the officiating, those who volunteered with packet pick up and Craig and his family for the hours they put in promoting and organizing the race. This years gross revenue was about $18k, obviously we have running costs to subtract but this will go a long way to helping the GHCF run it\u2019s programs and grow the sport in the Greater Houston area this coming year. That leads me to my \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chasingwatts.com\/activities\/\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h4>\n<p>UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night\nWednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Active Cycling Ride &#8211; Short\nWednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 5:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>YEE-HAW! Girls Only Ride.\nWednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>The Boot ReBooted\nWednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>NWCC Hump Day Ride\nWednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bridgeland\nThursday, January 11, 2024 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Trek West U Bridges\nThursday, January 11, 2024 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Look Pro Go Kind of Slow\nThursday, January 11, 2024 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>MCC THURSDAY MORNING RIDE\nThursday, January 11, 2024 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>TREK WEST U | BEGINNERS (THU)\nThursday, January 11, 2024 @ 6:15 PM<\/p>\n<p>Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) 40\nThursday, January 11, 2024 @ 10:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>UBG Saturday &#8211; 23 miles\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Miles 3.0 &#8211; Beta\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>R3- 38 mile\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Friends of Pundt Park\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 10:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>R3-Saturday 50\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>NWCC Saturday Zube\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>ANDREW RAGGIO\u2019S GOING AWAY CELEBRATION &#8211; MTB AT HUNTSVILLE\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>R3 Ride 33\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT)\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 7:15 AM<\/p>\n<p>Cycling Addicks Saturday Morning &#8211; 70 Cinco-THP *** 0800 Start Time***\nSaturday, January 13, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Bike Medicine Sunday Training Ride\nSunday, January 14, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sugar Rush January\nSunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Life Time DOWNTOWN Outdoor Recovery Ride\nSunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>NWCC Sunday Starbucks\nSunday, January 14, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>UBG Sunday &#8211; 35-50 miles\nSunday, January 14, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Spring Creek Sunday Funday\nSunday, January 14, 2024 @ 10:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sun &amp; Ski &#8211; The Woodlands\nSunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>Sun &amp; Ski &#8211; The Woodlands\nSunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>MCC Blockhouse Coffee Recovery Ride\nSunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n<p>MLK Ride w\/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC\nMonday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>MLK Ride w\/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC\nMonday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>MLK Ride w\/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC\nMonday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>MLK Ride w\/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC\nMonday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>MLK Ride w\/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC\nMonday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/texasmtb.org\/2024\/01\/08\/coaches-news-january-8\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=coaches-news-january-8\">Coaches News<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>texasmtb.org<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/texasmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/GRiTGrins.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<pre><code>Registration Reminder\n2024 Handbook\nStaging Update\nFun Lap Registration\nVolunteers\nTeamSnap\nCoach Licensing\nRace #1 Aloha at Troy\nCategory Placement Petitions\nImportant Dates\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/01\/08\/texas-bicycling-news-for-january-8-2024\/\"><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":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-gJq","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64320","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=64320"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64322,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64320\/revisions\/64322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}