{"id":64553,"date":"2024-02-06T00:53:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T06:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=64553"},"modified":"2024-02-06T00:53:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T06:53:50","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-for-february-5-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/02\/06\/texas-bicycling-news-for-february-5-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News for February 5, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6urWZ3Swdy0\">Texas Mountain Biking | Station Mountain Bike Park 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PTR-MTB | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>PTR-MTB visits the newest mountain bike park in the US &#8211; Station Mountain Bike Park sitting about an hour northwest of Austin, Texas.<br \/>Was an amazing day of skill training from literally hitting more jumps in four hours than we maybe hit all of last year.<br \/>The Station story is truly inspiring and we think they are on to something truly amazing deep in the heart of Texas. Can\u2019t wait to go back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Station Mountain Bike Park 2024 | Texas Mountain Biking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6urWZ3Swdy0?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>\n<\/div><\/figure>\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.youtube.com\/watch?v=w7KguTGP0Tc\">2024 Cedar Hill Day 2 50+ in 360 &#8211; Last Lap plus how the break got away.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HawksNestCorp | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Cedar Hill Day 2 50+ in 360 - Last Lap plus how the break got away.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w7KguTGP0Tc?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>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rally to keep Houston Ave. barriers\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fo_r8KsgQqY?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>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/news\/rally-to-keep-houston-ave-barriers-after-public-works-announce-removal\">Houston Ave. barriers removal announced by Houston Public Works, rally to keep them ramps up<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">www.fox26houston.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HOUSTON &#8211; Medians down the center of Houston Avenue, completed in December, are already set to be removed, according to Councilman Mario Castillo.<br \/>A post on X shows the email sent out on Friday. Public Works said that the project will &#8220;improve traffic safety and mobility for travelers including first responders and metro buses.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, they plan to study how to enhance pedestrian safety in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Castillo says the medians were completed in December using $100,000 paid out of the District H council district service fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He says it&#8217;s unclear \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.kwtx.com\/2024\/02\/05\/waco-small-businesses-support-local-bike-shop-after-burglary\/\">Video: Waco small businesses support local bike shop after burglary<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Ally Kadlubar | www.kbtx.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WACO, Texas (KWTX) &#8211; Waco small businesses are coming together to help bike repair and customization shop, Brazos Bike Lounge, recover from a recent burglary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brazos Bike Lounge is a bike repair and customization shop where cyclists and riders are welcome to come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a community, so I mainly do service work and custom builds for people,\u201d owner of Brazos Bike Lounge, Floyd Colley, said \u201cThe big focus is education and a comfortable space for people to learn about bikes, work on bikes, anything that has to do with bicycles, I want this to be a space for it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colley said, in November, he got a call from his landlord concerning a break-in. When he arrived, \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Recap: Here&#39;s what we know \u2014 and don&#39;t know \u2014 about the removal of the new Houston Avenue pedestrian safety improvements <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/94BscYjsrj\">https:\/\/t.co\/94BscYjsrj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jay R. Jordan (@jayrjordan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jayrjordan\/status\/1754532604253008203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New trail connections now make it possible to ride up to 25 miles from downtown San Antonio to the Medina River Natural Area. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3cBHL1zpMV\">https:\/\/t.co\/3cBHL1zpMV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; San Antonio Report (@SAReport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SAReport\/status\/1754687430869799055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rbpbW7LPFj\">https:\/\/t.co\/rbpbW7LPFj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1754716704893018454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\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.planetizen.com\/news\/2024\/02\/127346-austin-bike-share-announces-major-expansion\">Austin Bike Share Announces Major Expansion<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Diana Ionescu | www.planetizen.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.planetizen.com\/files\/styles\/featured_large\/public\/images\/Austin%2520bike%2520share.jpg.webp?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Austin\u2019s bike share network is set for a major expansion, reports Jo Clifton in the Austin Monitor. \u201cPerhaps the most important news is that the agency plans to completely replace its full bicycle fleet to electric-assist bicycles, or e-bikes.\u201d Cap Metro is partnering with PBSC Urban Solutions Inc. to upgrade 800 bikes and 80 stations in downtown Austin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expansion is funded by a \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:\/\/chasingwatts.com\/activities\/\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chasing Watts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Supersnakes Wednesday Ride<br \/>Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Boot ReBooted<br \/>Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CCC Wednesday Gravel Ride<br \/>Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night<br \/>Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hump day Ride with NWCC<br \/>Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MCC THURSDAY MORNING RIDE<br \/>Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 6:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TREK WEST U | Beginners (THU)<br \/>Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 6:15 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridgeland<br \/>Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look Pro Go Kind of Slow<br \/>Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodlands Coffee &amp; Love Ride<br \/>Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT)<br \/>Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 7:15 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NWCC Zube Saturday<br \/>Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R3- 38 mile<br \/>Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UBG Saturday &#8211; 23 miles<br \/>Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride<br \/>Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R3-Saturday 50<br \/>Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R3 Ride 33<br \/>Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday Miles 3.0 &#8211; Gamma (NEW START LOCATIOIN)<br \/>Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bike Medicine Sunday Training Ride<br \/>Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life Time DOWNTOWN Outdoor Recovery Ride<br \/>Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UBG Sunday &#8211; 35-50 miles<br \/>Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CCC Gravel in Chappell Hill<br \/>Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginner Road Ride in Cinco Ranch<br \/>Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 11:00 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar Rush February<br \/>Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM<\/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.tmbra.org\/wp\/2024\/02\/05\/trek-tx-xc-mtb-state-championship-series-round-1-paris-texas\/\">Trek TX XC MTB State Championship Series round #1 Paris Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dave Bellante | www.tmbra.org<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tmbra.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/newdate2-flyer-1.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\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:\/\/shoutout.wix.com\/so\/b6OrwZBkK?languageTag=en&amp;cid=6b2046a7-7ba1-4eb6-a889-e0998db3c76a\">Lawson Craddock Youth Cycling League<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stuart Gardner, Program Director &#8211; Greater Houston Cycling Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With many successful youth an junior events in the books for 2023, we are looking forward to our 2024 seasons where the Lawson Craddock Youth Cycling League (&#8220;LCYCL&#8221;) plans to expand on its offering. We are inviting your kids to come and join our fantastic program year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does LCYCL have to offer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>A year-round youth &amp; junior program (age 9-18), trained by 2022 National Coach of the Year Carl Jones and his team of coaches\n\nCamps during spring break (March 11-13th) and early summer break (June 10-12th &amp; 17-19th)\n\nJunior races throughout spring and summer ...<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/f7edd5_2ffc092889174c5a8f961de0a301c181~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fit\/w_700%2Ch_2000%2Cal_c%2Cq_85\/f7edd5_2ffc092889174c5a8f961de0a301c181~mv2.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\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:\/\/texasborderbusiness.com\/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-hike-bike-trail-feb-7th\/\">Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hike &amp; Bike Trail, Feb. 7th<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Border Business | texasborderbusiness.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WESLACO, Texas \u2013 Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. 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