Inside Texas Bicycling July 11th 2016

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Driver flees after hitting bicyclist in South Austin

By Claire Ricke

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AUSTIN (KXAN) × Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit and run in South Austin.
The crash happened on Bluff Springs and Chateau Village around 11:40 p.m. A bicyclist was taken to the hospital for treatment, but is expected to recover.
Police say they are looking for a dark-colored Honda SUV.

Bike Around La Porte!

Wednesday, Jul 13, 2016, 6:00 PM

Sylvan Beach
707 Bayshore Drive La Porte, TX

6 Cyclists Went

Just a slow, social pace ride around the more rideable areas of La Porte. I’d like to consider this more of an exploratory ride rather than a hard-core workout, but that of course depends on who shows up and what sort of an evening you’d like to turn it into. We’ll start at Sylvan beach by the skate park, then ride north to Barbour’s Cut and then d…

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Rough Stretch of Road Bike Ride

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The TdF was on a rest day so I thought I would get an early start on today’s ride but I didn’t make it. I left home at 11:32 to ride the “SR242 – Old Houston Rd – FM1314” route. I first thought I would ride a longer version of this route but i changed my mind and rode 43.50 miles. The weather was hot again: 94 degrees, scattered clouds and the wind from the south at 14 mph. The wind was big help riding to SH 242 and most of the way to Old Houston Road. Once I turned onto Old Houston Road it was in my face and causing the pedaling effort to increase quite a bit.

There was a quick stop at the Chevron station at FM1485 and SH 242 for ice and water. As I rode away from the station on SH 242 I saw a big flashing sign warning of lane closures at night> I wasn’t sure what work was going on but shortly I saw the shoulder and the west bound lane showed signs of grinding the old asphalt up. The surface got real rough with me bumping along until Old Houston Road. Once I was on Old Houston Road I wondered which was worse, the rough road or the strong wind blowing in my face. The hot wind did try to dry the sweat. Not long after I was riding on Old Houston Road a pickup stopped in front and the lady rolled her window down to ask if I was doing okay. I said I was doing great and she drove on.

I stopped at the Shell Station at Cumberland for a rest break and to refill my water bottle. Before I went inside I took a picture of my Elemnt screen. Later I took shots of the weather.

Porter weather
Houston airport weatherr

After a 35 minute or so rest I was back on the bike riding the last 14+ miles home. I got there at 3:19.

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Inside Texas Bicycling July 10th 2016

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Go for an easy beginner ride

Saturday, Jul 16, 2016, 7:30 AM

Performance Bicycle
7549 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX

3 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 Upper Valley – Group B

Saturday, Jul 16, 2016, 7:15 AM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

2 Cyclists Went

• Distance:  27-30 miles• Roll Out: 7:30 am• Pace: 14-17 mph• Details:    Due to heat, we are starting earlier….route details TBD, however, it will be a upper valley ride this week!  See you there 7:15• Starting June 4, this will be a weekly Saturday ride similar to what Danny is doing on Sundays.  A No- Drop Ride. Depending on weather and wi…

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Rocky Hill Ranch Work Day on 7/16!

Saturday, Jul 16, 2016, 8:00 AM

Rocky Hill Ranch
Rocky Hill Ranch Smithville, TX

6 Mountain Bikers Went

I am getting the word out before all the details are firm. Rocky Hill Ranch trails got pounded by the floods. We need volunteers for July 16th to help get the trails open again. There is lots of work to be done. Actual work depends on how many volunteers. Fill holes, move dirt, trim branches, trail reroutes, etc are all needed. More details to com…

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Saturday Beginner Ride

Saturday, Jul 16, 2016, 8:00 AM

Performance Bicycle
4750 Fm 1960 Rd W Houston, TX

3 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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B.I.G. Saturday Distance Ride- 50 miles

Saturday, Jul 16, 2016, 7:00 AM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

7 Cyclists Went

This is for beginners and intermediates training for longer distances. The pace will be 13-16 mph (depending on riders’ ability). There will be a climb at the beginning of the ride; rest is flat with a downhill near the end. We’ll meet at 7 am at our usual starting place — River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club — leaving no later than 7:15. The route…

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SwAus-Southwest Cycle Sport Sunday Road Ride

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July 24, 2016
Sunday 8:00 AM (on various days)
Southwest Cycle Sport
11805 Bee Cave Road
Austin, Texas 78733
This Southwest Cycle Sport sponsored road ride leaves from the shop and is a 40-50 mile ride at a moderate pace.
For more info, call (512) 263-5107 or visit …

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Inside Texas Bicycling July 9th 2016

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SwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Mountain Bike Ride in Austin

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July 16, 2016
Saturday 9:00 AM (on various days)
Southwest Cycle Sport
11805 Bee Cave Road
Austin, Texas 78733
This Southwest Cycle Sport sponsored mountain bike ride leaves from the shop and is a 10-12 mile ride at a moderate pace.
For more info, call (512) 263-5107 or visit http://www.southwestcyclesport.com/ride-board.html

Tour De Bike Barn

Sunday, Jul 17, 2016, 7:30 AM

Bike Barn Clear Lake
2422 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX

3 Cyclists Went

A free sort-of-supported ride. You can ride either the 40 or 60 mile distance, and get free pizza and sodas at the end, then settle in and watch the end of stage 15 of the Tour de France. I rode this last year, and it’s a nice, mostly friendly ride. Yes, most of the riders are Space City Cycling and Bike Barn regulars, so they’ll blow us away righ…

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RIDE THE CAR-FREE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL ALL THE WAY

Saturday, Jul 16, 2016, 7:45 AM

Don’s Automotive Repair
1636 S 1st St Austin, TX

12 Austin Cyclists Went

OK, we are going to ride the very mellow car-free Walnut Creek trail.  We leave from Don’s Automotive on South First, meet 7:45, WHEELS DOWN 8:00Five miles to the trail head, trail is about 10-15 miles out. (??)   So about 32 miles total.  BUT, you can fall in at the Govalle Park parking lot on Bolm Rd. alternatively.  Please RSVP with comment post…

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