{"id":7376,"date":"2011-02-14T23:00:48","date_gmt":"2011-02-15T05:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=7376"},"modified":"2011-02-14T23:00:48","modified_gmt":"2011-02-15T05:00:48","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-february-14th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2011\/02\/14\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-february-14th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 14th"},"content":{"rendered":"

For my 67th year I \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 Uh, WHAT was I thinking?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Gil Jones<\/p>\n

\"Gil
\nSaturday, Feb 12, 2011 and it is a cold, clear day. Couple of weeks until the 67th anniversary of my day of birth. Dang, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s colder than forecast, hoping it warms soon. The ride that Don laid out yesterday will be a good one. Now I am wondering about that life goal I set \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the one about riding my years in miles each birthday. Since I usually won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be able to do that on the…<\/p>\n

8:00am – CCC Group Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom Corinth Cycling Club by Scott Franklin
\nWhen: Sat Feb 26, 2011 8am to 11am\u00c2\u00a0 CST
\nWhere: Ronny Crownover Middle School
\nEvent Description: Corinth Cycling Saturday Group Ride Information All rides depart from Ronny Crownover Middle School in Corinth 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210 Group A: 50 – 70 miles This is a fast paced group ride at an average speed of around 20mph with faster points. You may get dropped on this ride so be prepared. Ride Leader – markm@utechdallas.com B Killers: 50 – 70 miles This is a intermediate to fast paced group ride of around 17.5 – 19mph. You may get dropped on this ride so be prepared. Ride Leader – ochoasean@aim.com B Stingers: 50+ miles This is a moderate paced no drop…<\/p>\n

Cyclist sues TXDoT, says construction caused bike flip<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Southeast Texas Record
\nGALVESTON – Daniel Valdez is suing Angel Brother Enterprises Ltd. and the Texas Department of Transportation over an accident he insists was caused by …<\/p>\n

Kids learn bike safety from MCSO – Conroe Texas Nonprofits, Groups …<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom www.conroetoday.com
\n\"Bike
\nCONROE, Texas – At the recent \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bike Safety\u00e2\u20ac\u009d event held at the Montgomery County Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Center\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Reaching Pines community in Conroe, several kids learned the fundamentals of riding safely by Deputy John Godden and Deputy John Lawless of the bicycle patrol unit…<\/p>\n

Rockford’s News LeaderDixon quadriplegic makes the journey of a …<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby WREX-TV
\n\"Arron
\nHe’s relied on just his hands to get him to Texas. “I’m using a hand cycle,” said Roux, over the phone in Texas. “It’s all hand powered. …<\/p>\n

BikeMS Multi-Team Training Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom Shawnee Trail Cycling Club by sooner1
\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s that time again.\u00c2\u00a0 We at Shawnee Trail Cycling Club are planning another BikeMS Multi-Team Training Ride.\u00c2\u00a0 Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 27th for a 1pm start.\u00c2\u00a0 It’s free of charge, just us doing our part to promote cycling and a worthy local event.<\/p>\n

We started this last year to provide an training opportunity for teams involved the BikeMS:Frisco to Fort Worth event.\u00c2\u00a0 Although there are a number of rally\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in the month of March and April, none are focused on preparation for this event.\u00c2\u00a0 Surprisingly, especially…<\/p>\n

What if the weather is bad and you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t cycle down those Texas roads?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
\nYou could jump on your trainer and work out \u00e2\u20ac\u201c OR \u00e2\u20ac\u201c you could head down to the OMNI in Fort Worth http:\/\/www.fwmuseum.org\/omni-theater-about and go to a screening of \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcWired to Win\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Surviving the Tour de France. …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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