{"id":64646,"date":"2024-02-17T23:12:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-18T05:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=64646"},"modified":"2024-02-17T23:12:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T05:12:55","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-for-february-17-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/02\/17\/texas-bicycling-news-for-february-17-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News for February 17, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q90Q6ETAdAk\">MTB Progress and Fails, Mountain Bike Black Diamonds and Snails, Even Met Jesus on the Trails!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Just Ne MTB | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n<p>A bit of a longer video I know, but good progress and first times today at Brushy, with fast ambient Picnic runs and drops, some Snail #3 #5 #6, and finally the Rim Loop which always seemed daunting to me- done. Unfortunately Dave didn\u2019t quite make the elevated skinny on #6 Snail, kudos for getting back up on the bike fer sure and finishing the day out! Still timid about the drop by the railroad bridge even with the help of Jesus\u2026<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MTB Progress and Fails, Mountain Bike Black Diamonds and Snails, Even Met Jesus on the Trails!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q90Q6ETAdAk?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\/xWlwMaYzjF\">https:\/\/t.co\/xWlwMaYzjF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1758879839258382457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 17, 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\">Embrace the great outdoors and discover the beauty of Fort Worth along the Trinity Trails! ? Whether you&#39;re biking, walking, or jogging, there&#39;s endless adventure waiting to be explored. <br><br>?: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EarthxFilm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@earthxfilm<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gzT7gbjS4N\">pic.twitter.com\/gzT7gbjS4N<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fort Worth (@VisitFortWorth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VisitFortWorth\/status\/1758914236003037532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 17, 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\">Bike ride, art, birds and a bit of nature Herman park\/Brays Bayou +\/-13 miles <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SnKR0uk6W2\">https:\/\/t.co\/SnKR0uk6W2<\/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\/1759014720433009004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 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\">Bike ride &amp; nature watch: Springcreek Greenway trail 13+\/- miles &amp; Nature Fest <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ra9rorFgnM\">https:\/\/t.co\/ra9rorFgnM<\/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\/1759082139889414513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/lufkindailynews.com\/news\/local\/dpd-diboll-bicyclist-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-friday-evening\/article_237f1204-7a3a-5496-a385-282fc5900e8d.html\">DPD: Diboll bicyclist dies after being struck by car Friday evening<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By STACY FAISON | lufkindailynews.com<\/h4>\n<p>A Diboll man died when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle across North Temple Drive around 4:30 p.m. Friday, according to Diboll Police Det. Brad Reid.<\/p>\n<p>The man, whose name has not yet been released, failed to yield the right of way to a small sedan when he entered the roadway, causing the car to strike him, Reid said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe got on his bicycle going across the street to the convenience store,\u201d Reid said, noting that the man is elderly, suffers from Alzheimer\u2019s and was possibly having \u201can episode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reid said it is possible that the \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikereg.com\/63565\">European Tour of Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>by Fun Bikin\u2019 Enterprises | www.bikereg.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/d36gb93zszu20a.cloudfront.net\/BR\/VirtualImages\/EventLogos\/\/f7219f9c-fc6b-4890-8753-3b7df2c4c30f.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The European Tour of Texas is a bundle of 4 small community bike rides that share a European Theme. They live up to their European Heritage with challenging routes, a variety of distances and blend it all with Texas Hospitality. We\u2019ve ridden these rides for decades and know that they are all committed to providing an excellent ride experience. Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n<p>When you register for the ETT you are automatically registered for all 4 of our featured rides (unless you pick the 3 ride option). Single registrations are available (no tandem registration rate is available). All registrations include one of our Limited Edition Jerseys. After you register for the ETT Series you will be provided a code and store link to use to order your jersey. We\u2019re even paying the shipping fee so that your jersey is delivered to your home.<\/p>\n<p>All bundles include T-shirts from the Germanfest Ride, Tour de Norway and Tour d\u2019Italia.<\/p>\n<p>The T-shirt for the Tour de Paris is optional and adds $10 to your total cost.<\/p>\n<p>Each ride will send you a confirmation so that you can get your packet, t-shirt and other goodies before the ride or on the day of the ride. Here are our featured rides and their scheduled dates: \u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwbaclub.org\/\">Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org<\/h4>\n<pre><code>9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble\nTue, February 20, 2024 9:00 AM\n4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX\nRusty Romp Tuesday Edition\nTue, February 20, 2024 9:00 AM\nBenbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126\nBurleson and Beyond\nThu, February 22, 2024 9:00 AM\n155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX\nRusty Romp\nThu, February 22, 2024 9:00 AM\nBenbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126\nAnna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang\nSat, February 24, 2024 9:00 AM\nGrand Prairie, Texas\nDill Road Adventure\nSat, February 24, 2024 11:00 AM\nWillow Park, Tx\n9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble\nTue, February 27, 2024 9:00 AM\n4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Road Cycling in Houston, Texas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iqgpihMqDnw?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=\"Road Cycling in Houston, Texas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0k3DgKPXR88?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<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FWAspDQ6seI\">New Bike Day! | My First Trail Bike (MTB)<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Average MTBer | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n<p>Super pumped with this bike, more videos riding \/ talking about this bike coming soon! Let me know in the comments what bike you\u2019re riding! New videos should be out every Wednesday and Saturday so stay tuned for more MTB pov content!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/02\/17\/texas-bicycling-news-for-february-17-2024\/\"><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-64646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-gOG","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64646","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=64646"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64646\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64648,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64646\/revisions\/64648"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}