{"id":64515,"date":"2024-01-31T22:53:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T04:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=64515"},"modified":"2024-01-31T22:53:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T04:53:44","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-for-january-31-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/01\/31\/texas-bicycling-news-for-january-31-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News for January 31, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/houston\/2024\/01\/31\/tour-de-houston-2024-canceled\">Tour de Houston scrapped for 2024<\/a><\/h2>\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\/plxACNipmmdAZI49TAxRd8LRUEY%3D\/0x0%3A1920x1080\/1920x1080\/2024\/01\/31\/1706742968906.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The city of Houston unexpectedly canceled this year\u2019s Tour de Houston, an annual fundraising bike ride that showcases the city\u2019s historic neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>Catch up quick: The ride is typically planned for late March or early April and is considered by cycling enthusiasts as a warm-up event for the Texas MS 150.<\/p>\n<pre><code>In years past, Tour de Houston riders could choose to go 20, 40 or 60 miles.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Driving the news: The city on Wednesday sent an email to riders who were interested in the 2024 ride saying this year\u2019s event was canceled due to lack of funding.<\/p>\n<p>The intrigue: Apache Corporation, a Houston-based energy company, has been a Tour de Houston title sponsor for years but declined to return as a sponsor in 2024, according to Susan Christian, director of the Mayor\u2019s Office of Special Events. \u2026<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">TOUR DE HOUSTON IS NOT CANCELED&#8230; IT&#39;S BACK ON AGAIN!<br><br>Mayor John Whitmire tonight announced that the 2024 Tour de Houston will go on as scheduled.<br><br>Earlier today, the Mayor\u2019s Office of Special Events announced the cancellation due to the loss of a major sponsor. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/tourdehouston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tourdehouston<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aD723KO1QE\">pic.twitter.com\/aD723KO1QE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Isiah Carey (@isiahcareyFOX26) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/isiahcareyFOX26\/status\/1752888631809781987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Here\u2019s a new statement from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/APA_Corp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@APA_Corp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yc5LH93X1g\">pic.twitter.com\/yc5LH93X1g<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jay R. Jordan (@jayrjordan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jayrjordan\/status\/1752855228037103887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 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\/AUmbKPmIOq\">https:\/\/t.co\/AUmbKPmIOq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jay R. Jordan (@jayrjordan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jayrjordan\/status\/1752874042095181983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 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\/XAmjIW7GVn\">https:\/\/t.co\/XAmjIW7GVn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1752886557696983544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 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\">Tour de Southern Walnut Creek February 6 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JfsLsiMKPN\">https:\/\/t.co\/JfsLsiMKPN<\/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\/1752887731590475893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 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\/fc3f1WblE7\">https:\/\/t.co\/fc3f1WblE7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1752889358284202351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 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\/aDVc2Qcyu8\">https:\/\/t.co\/aDVc2Qcyu8<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1752912148483735972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 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\">After 2 weeks of not getting our wellness ride in, due to weather, today was a must. Feeling great to be outside, we all had a blast. Knowing that our self-care comes 1st is very important 2 us. Being together,riding, sharing, &amp; supporting one another during our rides is special <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fCy5YYRwiF\">pic.twitter.com\/fCy5YYRwiF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; CISH \/ WOW \/ La Raza SA (@CishWow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CishWow\/status\/1752902558488592893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/most-bikeable-cities-in-texas\/\">The 10 Most Bikeable Cities in Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by Jamie Forbes | www.redfin.com<\/h4>\n<p>From the bustling streets of Austin to the serene paths of University Park, Texas offers a diverse range of cities that are perfect for cycling enthusiasts. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned cyclist or a beginner looking for a new hobby, you\u2019ll find a city that suits your biking needs in the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n<p>In this Redfin article, we\u2019ll take you on a journey through the most bikeable cities in Texas, exploring their unique characteristics and what makes them a haven for cyclists. \u2026<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-173904575.webp?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmbra.org\/wp\/2024\/01\/31\/spring-news-and-announcements\/\">Spring News and Announcements<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Dave Bellante | www.tmbra.org<\/h4>\n<p>Greetings TMBRA race fans,<\/p>\n<p>We are on the verge of another Spring Cross Country Season. With that in mind, I thought it would be a good time for TMBRA News and Announcements.<\/p>\n<p>First off, congratulations to all our new Marathon State Champions. The jersey process with Jakroo is coming along nicely. The jersey will look similar to the XC State Champion jerseys but will have long sleeves and appropriate logos and wording. We will email our champions with instructions on how to order your jersey once we have our on-line store up and running.<\/p>\n<p>2024\/25 TMBRA year long number plate:<\/p>\n<p>Our new number plates are almost ready. If you pre-ordered a plate via our \u2026<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tmbra.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/plate.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kwtx.com\/2024\/02\/01\/girlfriend-asks-god-stay-with-him-after-boyfriend-killed-hit-and-run\/\">Girlfriend asks \u2018God, stay with him\u2019 after boyfriend killed in hit-and-run<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Tommy Witherspoon | www.kwtx.com<\/h4>\n<p>WACO, Texas (KWTX) &#8211; Tammy Renee Blankenship hit Baylor University student David Grotberg with her car in October 2016, confessed that she killed someone to a co-worker the next day and then filed a fraudulent insurance claim to get her vehicle repaired, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecution testimony kicked off Wednesday in Waco\u2019s 54th State District court in Blankenship\u2019s failure to stop and render aid and manslaughter trial.<\/p>\n<p>Court officials ended three days of jury selection Wednesday morning by seating a jury of six men and six women and one male alternate juror before prosecutor Will Hix and defense attorney Shane Phelps gave opening statements to the jury.<\/p>\n<p>Hix and fellow prosecutor Tara Avants called three witnesses Wednesday afternoon, including Grotberg\u2019s girlfriend at Baylor, who \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/01\/31\/texas-bicycling-news-for-january-31-2024\/\"><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-64515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-gMz","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64515","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=64515"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64515\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64517,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64515\/revisions\/64517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}