Boats and Bikes Bicycle Ride

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I kept the ride shorter today but enough to move September’s miles to 101. Biking the “Atascocita – Walden – E. Lake Houston Parkway” route for a total of 27.26 miles was enough to do that. Week to date was 214 miles. The weather was hot at 92 degrees under a mostly cloudy sky and variable 7 mph wind. I wanted to get back home to watch stage 15 of the Vuelta a Espana and later the Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers courtesy of the DVR.

No rest stop today but I did stop long enough on the ride back across Lake Houston to take these pictures of people enjoying the lake while I was on the bike. Labor Day weekend is the wrap up of summer.

I started the ride at 12:04 and finished at 2:01. I didn’t see any other bikers along the ride.

I plan on biking tomorrow and the weather looks favorable.

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Texas Bicycling News September 3rd 2016

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Austin Yellow Bike Project

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Superb Fall Weather Plus a Dog Sprint Bike Ride

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Beautiful fall like weather on today’s bike ride on the “New Caney – Roman Forest Loop – Valley Ranch” route. I stopped after entering Tavola and took these pictures.

I didn’t realize I was so serious when I took the selfie. The sun was bright and I was concentrating on getting everything in the shot. This was around 13.4 miles into what ended up being a 38.19 mile long ride. This is what is behind the sign.

After riding the loop through Roman Forest I turned south along I-69 and then Valley Ranch Parkway to stop at the Porter Stripes for a rest break. Sitting in the shade by the pumps was very pleasant with the north breeze moving through. The large flag in the middle of Valley Ranch Parkway sagged and billowed as the wind stopped and started. My sweat dried quickly and watching the puffs of clouds high in the blue sky was relaxing. I bought a large Gatorade to go with the snack crackers to refuel for the 11+ miles to the end of the ride. I arrived at Stripes at 1:49 and stayed about 25 minutes. My Elemnt screen when I arrived and the weather screenshot while I was resting.

The ride from Stripes to the end went through Briar Tree on Briar Berry Lane. As I passed from Briar Berry Lane onto W. Hammond Drive a big black dog appeared out of the overgrown brush coming from a home on my right. He was barking as he ran on the grass on the right side of the road. Thankfully the wind was at my back so I didn’t have to fight that as I sped up. the stayed even with me but around 200 feet from where he started running he slowed down and stopped. A couple of years ago I had a similar surprise at this spot. I remember it and try to check the area as I ride by to keep from being surprised. It paid off today.

The ride finished at 3:10. I put the bike away and looked at the sky to take in the almost fall like weather. Just a few weeks ago we experienced 5 or 6 days at 100 degrees. I think the hurricane is influencing our weather for now and I like it.

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Texas Bicycling News September 2nd 2016

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New Bike Lanes for Fort Worth Students

By Tyler Sieswerda

www.nbcdfw.com

Parents and students at Lone Star Elementary School in Fort Worth will notice new bike lanes around the campus.

The Houston Bike Challenge is back for 2016

www.lovetoride.net

On October 1st the 2016 West Houston Bike Challenge* kicks off, and we’ve got another month of prizes, events, and competition.

What’s new this year?

For 2016 you can not only sync with Strava, Endomondo, or Map My Fitness, but you can now log your rides without lifting a finger using the Ride Report app. That means you can climb the leaderboard, win prizes, and help improve cycling literally just by riding your bike.

We’ve also added new features like badges, regional competition, and more – so visit the Challenge site and check in today!

Thursday Morning Cruise

Thursday, Sep 8, 2016, 7:45 AM

Starbucks
7049 S Desert (Outlet Mall) Canutillo, TX

1 Cyclists Went

Meet at 7:45 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 8:00. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph avg pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Breakfast someplace after the ride. Bob Clark,[masked]

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Come WATCH bicycle racing and SOCIALIZE.

Thursday, Sep 8, 2016, 4:45 PM

Driveway Bike Race Series
8400 DELWAU LANE Austin, TX

1 Austin Cyclists Went

Come watch some of your friends race bikes on a closed smooth track.. Learn more about the fun spectator family friendly racing series.. You can ride out on the walnut creek trail as it has an exit close to the track.Ask me questions if you want to try it out.. also stay and watch the kids race..click link to learn morehttp://drivewayseries.com…

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Saturday Ride Schedule

Maverick Chain Gang

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September 10, 2016
Bailey C/O, Sue Belle Lake – 37.7 miles
Meet at: First Baptist Church, 405 W Austin St, Marshall, TX – 8:00 a.m.

Learn and Roll: Back to School 2016

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Teachers, students, and parents are already in the swing of a new school year. How’s it going so far? Is your bicycle rolling with you to class?
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#shortshred – Sept 2, 2016 – El Jefe – BCGB

by TC

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Introducing #shortshred, a weekly short, 60 seconds or less, edit of some local riding, either solo or with friends!
For this first edition, a piece of El Jefe, which …

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