Not the Only Cyclist on The Bike Route

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I tried to to leave on today’s ride before 10 AM but just couldn’t get out the door until 10:01. That’s close enough. I rode the “FM1960 to FM686 – Back Extended” route for a total of 43.34 miles. Within the first 7 miles I saw three other cyclists and later I saw one on the  FM1960 causeway over Lake Houston. I thought that would be it but on the way back home I saw another cyclist riding the opposite direction on the Lake Houston causeway.

The weather was great, almost fall like again. It was 88 degrees at the beginning and 91 when i finished at 1:44. I took advantage of the Vuelta a Espana rest day for the early start time.

I extended the route by adding the Fairlake Drive, Old Atascocita Road and FM2100 roads to the route. Wind wasn’t too bad and I made good time. A short stop at the Shell station at FM686 was the only interruption until I made the usual rest stop at the Huffman Chevron. I got to the Chevron station at 12:19 and left at 12:53. My Elemnt screen on arrival and the weather while I was resting in the shade.

I was hoping to ride at least 43 miles and I made it.

Tomorrow’s weather looks like a repeat of today’s. I plan on biking then.

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Texas Bicycling News September 5th 2016

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‘Rolling Coal’ in Diesel Trucks, to Rebel and Provoke

By HIROKO TABUCHI

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MONTROSE, Colo. — There is a new menace on America’s roads: diesel truck drivers who soup up their engines and remove their emissions controls to “roll coal,” or belch black smoke, at pedestrians, cyclists and unsuspecting Prius drivers.
Sgt. Chris Worthington of the Montrose Police Department here is out to …

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Upper Valley Tour Groups B & C

Sunday, Sep 11, 2016, 7:45 AM

Across from Rio Plaza
Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft) El Paso, TX

3 Cyclists Went

• Distance: Usually 27-30 miles• Roll Out: 8:00 am• Pace: (Group B 14-17 mph) (Group C 12-14 mph) Note: Group C rides should have a minimum of 2 riders for safety• Details: No Drop Ride. Depending on weather and winds, one of 4 routes will be selected by the Ride Leader. Basically N, S, E or W of departure point. Most routes are flat with few, i…

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ARR All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek Spring/Summer/Fall hours

Sunday, Sep 11, 2016, 9:30 AM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

23 Mountain Bikers Went

New Spring/Summer/Fall hours to help when the weather gets warmer. Starting 3/13 we go to 9:30 a.m.Wheels down at 9:30 a.m. (this means that the ride starts at 9:30 am)This is for all levels of riders, which will break into groups according to ability. Beginners are welcome, and there will be no drops. Meet in the parking lot by the swimming pool…

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Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association

Dallas, TX
4,409 Participants

This Meetup Group was created to promote events for the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association.For further information about the club, please visit www.dorba.org.

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Early Start Avoided the Rain Bike Ride

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After finishing today’s ride (12:22) on the “Oakhurst – Cumberland – Valley Ranch” route by the time I walked from the back door to our master bedroom I could hear rain drops hitting the skylight. Good timing. I punched the ride start button on the Elemnt at 9:55, early for me, on Labor Day. The plan was to ride earlier and get home around 1:00 (or before) and then watch the replay of stage 16 of the Vuelta a Espana. I tried signing into my account at NBCSports.com/Gold but I can’t access the replay. So much for that plan. An email to support so far as gone unanswered.

Near the end of the ride as I was going east through Woodridge Forest I passed and said hello to another cyclist. I hope he avoided the rain that is falling intermittently at my house.

While I was riding the route the sky was mostly cloudy and the temperature was in the low 90’s. The humidity must’ve been high because my wrist bands were soaked. To keep the ride time as short as possible I stopped at the Porter Stripes just long enough to refill my water bottle with ice and water. The wind was out of the south and didn’t seem to be too much of problem unless I was riding straight into it. Over the ride I got my overall average speed up to 15.0 mph and stayed there until I was back in Kingwood.

When I was back in Kingwood I could see the dark clouds to the south and wondered if I would get home before the rain fell. The weather forecast said the rain was more likely this afternoon but I guess they miss judged that by a couple of hours.

There is a low chance of rain for tomorrow but I plan getting an early start riding since the Vuelta is having a rest day.

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Texas Bicycling News September 4th 2016

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Dangerous vehicle passes while bicycling, Altamesa-Dirks-Lakeside roads, Fort Worth-Benbrook, Texas

The Paralex View

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My first time riding a bicycle west on Altamesa Blvd and Dirks Rd west toward Lakeside Dr next to Pecan Valley golf course, west side of Fort Worth, toward the Trinity Trail head near Winscott. Seemed like an okay plan after checking Google maps and street view.

Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred 2016

Zan Sullivan-Wilson

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Highlights from the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred 2016 100 mile bike race in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Boulder Park, Dallas, TX – Mountain Bike POV Full Loop 2016

Damian Nunez

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This is the DORBA trail at Boulder Park, in Dallas, TX.
Shoot with GoPro while riding a Kona Unit 29er SS (32×18).
Here’s a link to the workout in Strava, in case you want to check and compare the times.

[MTB] Pedernales Falls State Park – Johnson City, TX

Alfredo Gomez

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Juniper Ridge Trail

Bike Ride at Boulder Park – Dallas, Tx

Cody Dickerson

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Go for an easy beginner ride

Saturday, Sep 10, 2016, 7:30 AM

Performance Bicycle
7549 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX

2 Cycling Enthusiasts Went

You’re invited to join our Saturday morning, beginners group ride starting from and ending at our W. Houston, Performance Bicycle store. The ride is for beginners and those getting back on the saddle. The average pace will be between 10 and 14 miles per hour and the ride will last approximately one hour. We’ll explore some of the local bike paths a…

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Saturday Beginner Ride

Saturday, Sep 10, 2016, 8:00 AM

Performance Bicycle
4750 Fm 1960 Rd W Houston, TX

5 Bicycle Enthusiasts Went

“We are moving our bike ride back to the shop! Every Saturday morning meet up at the store at 8 AM to get ready to leave on our weekly group ride. Please bring a helmet, water and a positive attitude and be ready to have fun! We will leave from the store parking lot and go through the neighborhoods behind the shop away from the busy traffic of 1960…

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MOUNTAIN BIKING CHIHUAHUA!?

Stephen Marjason

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Today my puppy chihuahua and I took a trip to Grace creek mountain bike trail in Longview Tx to get some shredding in! Prince was strapped to my chest and loved every second of the ride. Check it out if you want to see a 3 pound chihuahua fly down the trails!

Tear it Up Salado style

Thumpor

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Salado Trails San Antonio Tx.

CANCELLED – DORBA Beginner Clinic – CANCELED

Saturday, Sep 10, 2016, 8:30 AM

Rowlett Creek Preserve
2525 Castle Drive Garland, TX

40 Participants Went

A DORBA.org Beginner Clinic is scheduled for 9/10/16 at 8:30am at Rowlett Creek Preserve.Blain Norfleet will be your instructor, post up your questions below, or, you can send him a private message at “bikecop” on the Dorba.org website, if you have any questions. Blain was the mountain bike instructor for the Dallas Police Department for over 20 y…

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7:00am- Corinth Cycling Group Rides September 10, 2016 at 7:00 am – 10:00 am Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210, United States Corinth Cycling Saturday morning group rides. Please visit http://www.corinthcycling.com/cccriderules.pdf for additional information.
7:00am- Sunday Group Ride September 11, 2016 at 7:00 am – 9:30 am Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210, United States http://www.corinthcycling.com/cccriderules.pdf 8:00am
7:00am- Corinth Cycling Group Rides September 17, 2016 at 7:00 am – 10:00 am Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210, United States Corinth Cycling Saturday morning group rides. Please visit http://www.corinthcycling.com/cccriderules.pdf for additional information.

This Week’s Activities

Fort Worth Bicycling Association

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Watermelon Waltz
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:00 pm
Everman: Jerry’s Place

Burleson and Beyond
Thursday, September 8, 2016 8:00 am
Burleson: Commerce Street

Rusty Chain Gang Romp
Thursday, September 8, 2016 9:00 am
Benbrook: YMCA

Joe Pool Lake Marina
Saturday, September 10, 2016 8:00 am
Joe Pool Lake Lynn Creek Marina

Peaster Pedal Backwords
Saturday, September 10, 2016 8:00 am
Peaster – High School

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