{"id":8643,"date":"2011-06-08T23:50:57","date_gmt":"2011-06-09T04:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=8643"},"modified":"2011-06-08T23:50:57","modified_gmt":"2011-06-09T04:50:57","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-8th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2011\/06\/08\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-8th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 8th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Temple: Hard Hats For Little Heads<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby KWTX
\nThat’s why it has partnered with the Texas Medical Association to purchase 300 bicycle helmets to give to Central Texas kids. On Thursday, June 9, from 5 pm to 8 pm, Drs. Ready and Mueller will be fitting kids with helmets in the Center for Diagnostic…<\/p>\n

An inspiration on two wheels<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nMcKay graduate sets off today on 2,000-mile ride
\n\"\"
\n…Morgan, 27, leaves Vancouver, British Columbia, today on a solo bicycle ride from Canada to Mexico.<\/p>\n

Morgan, an elementary school physical education and health teacher in Spring, Texas, said the trip, which will mainly use Highway 101, is approximately 2,000 miles and will take her about six weeks. …<\/p>\n

Gatesville: Local Cyclists To Go The Distance In 100K Race<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe 16th Annual 100K Fire Ant Tour Bicycle Ride will pit racers against the extremes as summer heat bakes riders on a 100-kilometer trek.
\nReporter: Brent Taylor…<\/p>\n

Sweat hogs unite!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nWalnut Creek Trailwork
\nDate: June 12, 2011
\nTime: 4 pm at the picnic tables in the Pool Parking Lot at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
\nDuration: 4-7 pm, then we eat! (ARR will subsidize your meal).<\/p>\n

Heck yeah, PayDirt eligible. PayDirt hours will count towards the Spring 2012 TMBRA series.<\/p>\n

PLEASE RSVP by Sunday noon. This helps to arrange for the correct number of tools.<\/p>\n

El Paso Bicycle Club Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTo the Bean and Back
\nDescription: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Meet in parking lot on NM 28 across from La Union Station. Ride to Mesilla, stop at the Bean for coffee, pastry and conversation before returning to La Union. Brunch option at La Union Station after the ride. Moderate pace, 45 miles. Rick Rivas, 915-581-9896<\/p>\n

Hill Country Randonneurs<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDate: July 16, 2011 (6am start), December 3, 2011
\nStart time: 6am (7\/16), 7:00 am (12\/3)
\nStarting location: 3108 Creeks Edge Pkwy, Austin, TX 78733
\nSan Marcos 200K Route
\nIn the true spirit of randonnering, this brevet is a lightly supported ride. The control will probably not be staffed, but there is a mini-mart. The route is relatively flat and there are services every 15 miles or so but it can be hot and windy, so make sure you can carry enough food and water for 2 hours of riding. …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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