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Texas Bicycling News February 24th

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Two Wheels of Awesome – Episode 14

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While the Martin Middle School Valentine’s Day dance may have deterred most participants from attending Bike Club this week, dedicated students Michael and Carlos were still ready to ride! These experienced riders alternated leading this small group on their longest journey in Martin Middle School Bike Club history!
The route followed East Fifth Street to the trail connecting to Montopolis Bridge. Michael and Carlos took part in the joy of passing many cars that were stuck in traffic along the way! This exciting new trail led the students down to Roy G. Guerrero Park. The group …

Undercover Houston Cops On Bikes Are Nabbing Drivers Dangerous To Cyclists

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In Houston, cops are taking a novel approach to arresting jerks who cut off cyclists. They’re going undercover on two wheels, and when things get too tight for the law, they’re calling in for support.
In 2012, if you were cycling around the country, Houston ranked as one of the worst cities to make a stop. Out of 51 American cities in the last Alliance for Biking and Walking report, listed from low to high cyclist fatalities, Houston beat out other lethal cities for number 41.
Houston ranks near the bottom of U.S. cities for bike safety.
But Houston could turn itself around, especially now that it’s implementing a “Goal Zero” bike safety program that aims to keep all its cyclists alive. Last Tuesday, Mayor Annise Parker announced a series of changes to the way the city went about its transportation business. Among …

Neighbors Emergency Center Sponsors Team to Ride in the BP MS 150

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PEARLAND, Texas, Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Neighbors Emergency Center announced today that it will sponsor a team to ride in the BP MS 150, to take place April 18 – 19, 2015.
The BP MS 150 is a 2-day bicycle race from Houston to Austin that raises funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society South Central Region. The race is the largest of the 100 Bike MS events that take place in the US, featuring 13,000 riders and 3,500 volunteers.
Cyril Gillman, MD, Co-Director of Marketing for Neighbors and captain of the NEC team commented, “I am very happy to field this team of 24 riders, sponsored by Neighbors. The National MS Society is trying to raise $21 million through the BP MS 150, and we look …

Ride with BFOC to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

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Please join Bike Friendly Oak Cliff as we ride over to Greenville Ave for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Deck yourselves AND your bikes out in GREEN and join us on a family friendly ride from Oak Cliff to the parade.
A bicycle really is the best way to navigate the crowds and traffic on a day like St. Patrick’s Day, so please join us!
Meet up at Oddfellows at 9:00 am, Saturday, March 14th. Roll out at 9:30 am.
As always, for those of you who are unable to join us, we …

Motivation Monday: El Paso Cyclists

by Erika Castillo        www.kfoxtv.com

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For this week’s Carpe Diem on KFOX14 News at Nine Erika Castillo follows a group of El Pasoans that love cycling.
The El Paso Bicycle Club let us tag along on some of their rides and explained why they cycle for miles and miles through the Southwest desert.
See if this outdoor sport is what you’re looking for or not by watching Carpe Diem on KFOX14 News at Nine. …

Pace Bend Road Race • Feb 22 2015 Results

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• Women Juniors 9-14 Cat 1/2/3/4     • Women Masters 40+ Cat 3/4
• Women Pro/Cat 1/2/3

Bell County Outdoor Adventure

Belton, TX
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BCOA is a friendly group for anyone interested in outdoor adventures such as mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, camping, etc. This meetup was created to serve as a neutral pla…

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Boulder Drop Clinic

by Jeremy Morse

Saturday, March 14 at 8:00am
Boulder Park Mountain Bike Trails
Dallas, Texas 75237
Seems time to put on a skills clinic specifically for drops. Since there’s a new drop created at Boulder Park, that’s where it’ll be.
This clinic is for those riders who’ve ridden past this new drop at Boulder & been too intimidated to try this feature. Also, for anyone who thinks they have the skill but would rather try it with a group after some instruction. Rider level good beginner to intermediate with at …

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