When Will the Big Chill End Indoor Bicycling

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The cold weather continues keeping me inside on the Cycleops Fluid Trainer today. 47 degrees while I was on the trainer with an overcast sky. The Blue Norcross AL is racking up some miles but not much on the road. I may need to consider a special trainer tire rather than wearing out the Continental Gatorskin on the back tire.

Endurance was the trainer theme today. At the 4 mile point I shift into the 36 x 15 gears and tried to hold the rpms at 89 to 91 until I reached 11 miles where I shifted to a smaller gear to cool down. Around the 9 mile point my legs starting to send messages that this was causing some issues but I pedaled on. This is not as dramatic as intervals but does seem to stress the legs. If I get back on the road I hope this trainer activity helps.

PowerPod and Elemnt computer were friendly today, handing off the information without any extra button pushing.

Weather forecast for Tuesday says a high of 55 which means another day on the trainer. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday look to be in the 70’s before the next cold spell arrives on Saturday.

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Bike Indoor Workout Summary

Texas Bicycling News Digest February 11th 2018

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REI Adventure Panel #2

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Feb 15, 2018
06:00 PM until 08:00 PM
The Round Rock REI store hosts its 2nd REI Adventure Panel on February 15th, which features 4 adventurers from varying backgrounds. The theme of this panel is Cycling. Each panelist will share his/her story and experiences and answer questions from the moderator in front of you – our live audience. …

Denison man taking donated bikes to fix and give to needy kids

By Kristen Weaver | www.kxii.com


DENISON, Tex. (KXII) – A Denison man wants your old bikes. He’s fixing them up with the plans of giving them out to needy people in the community.

“I like working on bikes, and getting out of the house and doing things.”

Robert Monday lives in Denison and has a passion for fixing bikes of all shapes and sizes. Last Christmas, he was inspired to use that passion for something bigger when he thought of the parents who couldn’t afford to give children bikes of their own. …

CHRIS KYLE MEMORIAL RIDE BRINGS BIKERS FROM SAN ANTONIO TO AUSTIN

By Chelsey Trahan | spectrumlocalnews.com

SAN ANTONIO — Bikers rode from San Antonio to Austin Sunday morning for their annual Chris Kyle Memorial Ride.

The ride started a few years ago and has grown since then.

“We had three people from Minnesota. We had a Louisiana chapter come up unexpectedly,” said organizer Rob Larwood with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.

The bikers finally made their stop at Kyle’s final resting place at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. None knew Kyle personally, but were moved by …

Bicycle Rodeo

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Burleson County Chamber of Commerce
Caldwell, TX
Date: April 14, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM CDT

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Longing For 80 Degrees Biking Indoors

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Glad I skipped registering for the Humble Lions Club Bike ride yesterday (Saturday). It rained up until 11 am or so and then scattered rain during the afternoon. I was lazy and didn’t use the trainer then but today I got on the Cycleops Fluid Trainer with my Blue Norcross AL bike. Outside it was a frosty 41 degrees while I worked up a sweat inside.

Intervals was the workout flavor for today, eight of them. I peaked using the 36 x 12 gear combination. Sometime during the workout the PowerPod recorded max watts of 2100. My legs felt like that at time but I think it might be in error. The PowerPod connected to the Elemnt with a little button pushing after initially not being cooperative.

To combat the cool breeze from the fan I wore a long sleeve jersey which also held the sweat from dripping on the bike and floor.

Checking what I did on this date last year: 80 degrees while riding the Humble Lions Club Bike Ride 55 miles. Big difference in the weather. To make myself feel worse the weather in Key West, FL is 80 degrees today. Maybe warmer weather will arrive and I get to bike outside.

SportTracks Indoor Trainer Summary

Bike Indoor trainer

Texas Bicycling News Digest February 10th 2018

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New Bastrop Bike Shop

kerryp | www.bikemojo.com


Just in case some of you were not aware, there is a new bike shop in Bastrop. Haven’t used him yet, but have heard some good things. So if you are out in the area and need some repairs, etc. Give ’em a try so we can keep him around. Pass the word.

Man convicted of attacking woman on bike trail sentenced to 17 years in prison

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SAN ANTONIO – A man charged with attacking a woman on a Northeast Side bike trail is heading to prison.

Terrell Jenkins was in the Bexar County Jail last year on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was charged with sexually assaulting a woman on the bike trails off Austin Highway.

DNA testing was used to connect Jenkins to the crime. …

Amarillo students compete state mountain bike league

By Shaie Williams | amarillo.com


Last weekend, 24 Amarillo area students traveled 900 miles round-trip to compete in an interscholastic mountain bike race as part of the Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League — a division of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.

The Tangle in Troy was held on the Sacket Family Ranch, private land a few miles east of Troy, just south of Waco. The Amarillo Yellowjackets competed in the race with 404 other racers. The entire Amarillo team is comprised of …

Texas 2018

By Mike Booth | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Getting Ready: The bikes

These photos show us on our Brompton bikes in Florida where, last winter, when we enjoyed a short circular tour from our base in Miami.
This year we fly from the UK to Dallas on the 19th of Feb. Our first ever visit to Texas so a lot of new places to visit. We hope to explore ,on our Brompton bikes, the immediate area from our Dallas base and fit in a short round trip tour. Hoping for mainly dry weather and a bit hotter than at home.

15-year-old bicyclist killed trying to cross Interstate 20 in Weatherford

Marc Ramirez | www.dallasnews.com

A teen trying to cross Interstate 20 in Weatherford on a bicycle fatally collided with a pickup Friday evening, police said.

Officers responded just after 8 p.m. to the accident, which took place on eastbound I-20 near mile marker 408. …

As part of project, Boy Scouts repair bikes for volunteers

By NADIA TAMEZ-ROBLEDO | www.brownsvilleherald.com


Volunteers at the Brownsville Bike Barn received a helping hand Saturday from Boy Scout Troop 6.

The scouts, led in the effort by 17-year-old Malcolm Mitchell-Bennett, built shelving and restored 15 bicycles to help ensure there are plenty for the facility to give away during National Bike Month in May. …

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