Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 12th
‘Green lanes’ double in U.S. in 2012
by Steve Frothingham            Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — The number of protected bike lanes, also called “green lanes,” in the U.S. has doubled in 2012 and is on track to double again next year, according to Bikes Belong.
Green lanes have a physical separation, such as a curb, parked cars or plastic posts, between moving cars and bikes.
“Increasingly, U.S. cities want to make riding a bike a practical and comfortable way to get around for short trips,” said Martha Roskowski, director of the Green Lane Project. “The growing popularity of urban living, the decline in driving by young people and a desire for more attractive public places are inspiring cash-strapped…
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Tuesday: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills
Houston Cycling Club
Tuesday, December 18, 2012Â Â Â Â Â Â 6:15 PM
15200 Memorial Dr
Houston, Tex (map)
Look for group and ask if it’s us! call me, Jeff @ [masked] if you have any questions or are going to be late.
This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. Wheels rolling by 6:30! See you there
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Chainring in 2013 Ride
On Sunday December 16th Corinth Cycling and the Harden Dental Team will be doing a 100 mile ride departing Crownover Middle School at 10:00am. This ride will follow the route linked below and will have sag support thanks to Darrell Hull who will provide his pick-up and driver. You can bring your wheels, bottles, food etc. We will provide a cooler for some drink and food storage.
The ride will be a “base mileage rideâ€. Speed you ask? It will be conversational pace, no hard efforts. Everyone is welcome for the whole ride or portion there of…
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The Pedal Pusher – December 2012
Northwest Cycling Club, Houston
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Forty Degree Spread
by Steve AÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DFW Point-to-Point
Big Temperature Swings Mean You Lug More Around – No, I Didn’t Take Off the Cotton Socks!
Absent things like lightning, “postal mix,” and other precipitation events, the toughest weather facing a bicycle commuter is, IMO, really large temperature spreads. A thirty degree spread usually means a big rise through the day. We had two days this week with bigger temperature swings than that. Thirty degree swings often occur in North Texas. 49 in the morning and 80 on the way home.
Still more challenging are those unusual days with a forty degree spread. These bigger swings are less common, but occasionally occur in the winter when a warm front sweeps through shortly after dawn. We’re talking 30 degrees on the way to work and 70 on the…
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Trainer Rides
by Ken            Texas Racing Life
Houston usually has beautiful weather for winter training. The weather is very mild through the winter months, and there are not many super rainy days. Because of this I have never bought clothing for extreme conditions below 40 degrees. This is my weather cutoff, and buying clothing for colder conditions is just not worth it. For times when it is colder, I have the trainer.
The last two days have been around 30 in the morning, so it was too cold for me to commute to work. Plus, I have lost one of my winter gloves (I suspect my dog). By the time I get home from work, it’s dark and cold again. This is always the most depressing time of year, when I spend the…
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Race Preview – Outback Cyclocross Race Weekend – Dec. 15-16, 2012 Â
texascx.com
Can you believe this crap? We’re almost done.
The first of the remaining three weekends (or No. 10 for those battling in TX Cup) is finally upon us. So c’mon out – here’s our chance to make some news in sleepy Waco.
Bicycles Outback team stars, Ian and Cat Moore are working with the ultra fast Bryan Fawley to promote a stellar new event. Here’s all you need to know:
New course in TXCX. Is there any other venue on the calendar that you can compare it to?
Yes, After I meet with Ian and Cat as they showed me the area…my mind was running wild. This course will have a few features that will remind you of Tough Cross and…
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Tweets
The Bike MS Round-Up Ride is rolling into Frisco on May 4 – 5, 2013. http://t.co/oNwFLFvD
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) December 13, 2012
A Guide to Mountain Biking at Night http://t.co/PNx6HwIo via @TexasMTBtrails
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) December 12, 2012
http://t.co/5GS868vW whoever thought to launch a 12 speed grouppo on 12/12/12 is beyond genius #marketing
— Michael George (@onthecog) December 12, 2012
12 SPEED HAS LANDED! – Tiso launches wireless 12-speed electronic road group – http://t.co/JdYHbawr
— BikeRadar (@bikeradar) December 12, 2012
Reminder! MTB road trip Sunday to Pace Bend ! Bring a favorite post-ride food for a Holiday Potluck! RSVP & more info: http://t.co/DIqv3qUS?
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) December 12, 2012
Saturday's team results: Five wins, one 3rd, and two other top 10s. That's a pretty good haul from #Webberville! #TXCX
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) December 11, 2012
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