ZHCC Tuesday Social Ride: Zwift Watopia Shoreline and Summits

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Start of the ZHCC Tuesday Social Ride (D)
Start of the ZHCC Tuesday Social Ride (D)

Not really feeling like riding outside today. The temperature slowly got to 67 degrees but the sun hid behind clouds more than I cared for. After doing some yard work i came inside and looked for Zwift events. Scrolling through several I landed on the ZHCC Tuesday Social Ride on Watopia’s Shorelines and Summits route for 60 minutes. I never rode this route before and after the ride I realized why, 2461 feet of climbing over 31.5 miles. Good thing the 60 minutes ran out before hitting the big climb at around 18 miles. The Shorelines and Summits route was added in late October. ZwiftInsider.com describes it: “This is one of the more difficult routes released with Zwift’s October 2023 coastal road expansion… a much spicier version of the Sugar Cookie. “Shorelines and Summits” begins near the Jungle start pens, then takes you on a loop along the coastline and up the Epic KOM, including the Radio Tower climb!“. Thank goodness I missed the Radio Tower. I’ve been up there a couple of times but not quickly. The map below shows the full route versus what I rode.

Full route map from ZwiftInsider.com
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11-14-2023-Actual-Ride-Map-ZHCC-Watopia-Shoreline-and-Summits

For the first 10 minutes I hung with the group but they pulled away. I rode the rest of the time by myself. The ride description said the pace was 1.5 w/kg and according to Strava I averaged 1.58 w/kg but not at the right time to stay with everyone. I get some PR’s. Zwift on the Acropolis Sprint at 51.81 seconds. Strava: PR on Jungle CCW Descent (4:05), PR on Temple Trek (12:46), and 2nd fastest time on Handful of Gravel Lead-In (7:13).

Start of the ZHCC Tuesday Social Ride (D)
Start of the ZHCC Tuesday Social Ride (D)

Texas Bicycling News for November 13, 2023

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In the Face of Change, Third Ward Is Holding onto Its Rich History

By Brooke Lewis | www.houstoniamag.com

The Houston neighborhood is experiencing a revival that, despite challenges, has held onto its roots.

Veon McReynolds, seen here whizzing around Third Ward on his bike, has shared his passion for cycling with Tour de Hood.

On a steamy September evening, Veon McReynolds hops on his bike and pedals out of the Tour de Hood compound in Third Ward, leading a group of riders behind him. His bike’s multicolored lights shine brighter as the sun sinks into the sky.

“You can ride, too!” he shouts, inviting a woman getting out of her car and walking toward a restaurant. She shakes her head, laughs, and smiles over at McReynolds. He keeps pedaling faster down Almeda Road.

McReynolds founded Tour de Hood, an organization that leads weekly bike rides through Third Ward and other parts of Houston, in 2003. Besides being an avid …

Video: Fred’s Texas Cafe holds bike donation drive for the holidays

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The burger joint is stepping up to do #SomethingGood for others this holiday season.

United Way, Xcel Energy partner to provide free bicycles to 2nd graders at Rolling Hills Elementary

by: Erin Rosas | www.myhighplains.com

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet will partner with Xcel Energy to provide second-grade students at Rolling Hills Elementary in Amarillo with new bikes at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the school.

“These brand-new bicycles, set to brighten the lives of the young recipients, are more than just a gift,” said an announcement from the United Way of Amarillo & Canyon, “they are a symbol of youth empowerment, community collaboration, and the power of philanthropy.” …

Burglar rolls bike patrol; 10 bikes stolen from San Antonio Park Police

Garrett Brnger | www.ksat.com

Fence around Brackenridge Park bike storage room was found cut on Nov. 6

San Antonio – A thief took San Antonio Park Police for a ride last week and stole 10 police bicycles from a storage room at Brackenridge Park.

On the morning of Nov. 6, an SAPD officer was doing a routine check of the San Antonio Park Police bike storage by the park parking garage on Avenue B, when he found a three-foot section of fencing by the storage area cut, folded over and tied, according to a San Antonio Police report. …

Dedicated bicycle lanes will connect the Trail de Paris with downtown.

myparistexas.com

Commuting by bicycle between the Northeast Texas Trail and Historic Downtown Paris will soon be more accessible and safer with the addition of dedicated bicycle lanes.

The Texas Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Paris funding to aid construction of the bike lanes through the department’s Transportation Alternatives Program.

The project will connect downtown with the Trail de Paris portion of the NE Texas Trail near First Street SW and Hearne Avenue.

Five-foot-wide bicycle lanes will be …

Upcoming Rides

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Active Cycling Ride – Short Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Ladies Day Out Ride Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 8:30 AM

UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

JL Wednesday Power Hour Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

Trek West U Bridges Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

MCC THURSDAY MORNING RIDE Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:30 AM

TREK WEST U | BEGINNERS (THU) Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:15 PM

JL Thursday Smackdown Power Hour Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

Thursday Night Shop Ride | New Pearland Bicycles Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

SCN x WSB Thirsty Thursday Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

WOODLANDS LOVE & COFFEE RIDE 25 (weather permitting) Friday, November 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

JL Flash Friday Power Hour Friday, November 17, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

Ride 2 End ALZ – FoF Trek Woodlands Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

RRR-Saturday 50 Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

NWCC Saturday Zube Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

UBG Saturday Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Saturday Miles 2.2 Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

132 Miles to Galveston Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 4:30 AM

Cycling Addicks Saturday Morning Coffee Ride – 47 Kona Coffee Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

Cookie Monster Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

Sienna Sunday 36 | New Pearland Bicycles Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

CX under the SuN: Week 2 – Trek Bicycles Houston + Karbach Brewing Co Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 9:00 AM

MCC Block House Coffee Recovery Ride Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

NWCC Sunday Starbucks Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Bike Medicine Sunday Structured Training Ride Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Life Time DOWNTOWN Outdoor Recovery Ride Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

JL Sunday Ride thru Meridiana Sunday, November 19, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

JL Monday Power Hour Monday, November 20, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

2023 Webberville Cyclocross Weekend Day 2 • Nov 12 2023 • Elgin, TX

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Student uninjured after being hit by car outside of Humble ISD’s Kingwood HS, constable says

abc13.com

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) – A student riding a bike was struck by a driver in a crash outside of Humble ISD’s Kingwood High School on Monday morning, officials said.

Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office responded to the crash in the 2700 block of Kingwood Drive.

In a post on social media, Constable Mark Herman said a Kingwood High school student was hit by a driver.

Officials said the student wasn’t knocked off of their bike. The driver called 911, the student was checked out by EMS, determined to be uninjured, and cleared to go to school, deputies said.

Houston Fire Department and Humble ISD police also responded to the scene.

Video: The Bike Lane: BellVelo Gravel Races

By Tom Zizka | www.fox26houston.com

In this episode of The Bike Lane, Tom Zizka talks more about the BellVelo Gravel Races!

Zwift Makuri Islands Country To Coastal

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Started the week riding Zwift. Outside light rain and 60 degrees were not to my liking. Last week I rode in Watopia and today I moved to the Makuri Islands. I wanted to ride about 20 miles and the Country to Coast route fit the bill, 20.8 miles and 919 feet of climbing. Throw in 4 sprints for a little variety and we have a ride. Some gravel and dirt along the way. I didn’t change from the S-Works Tarmac road bike and road wheels. The video shows all of the turns plus some of the sprints. Not long after the start climbing began and at the end the finish was uphill. Strava top results: 2nd fastest time on Country to Coastal (1:20:13) and 3rd fastest time on Connector Canyon Climb (13:49). No Zwift PR’s.

My only previous ride on this route was November 18th, 2022. That ride was a little faster.

Route Image from ZwiftInsider.com
11-13-2023 Strava Ride Summary Zwift Makuri Islands Country to Coastal
11-13-2023 Strava Ride Summary Zwift Makuri Islands Country to Coastal

Texas Bicycling Action for November 12, 2023

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sunday afternoon ride w/ adam, scott, matt & ashley Houston, Texas

Preston Calcote | strava.com

nice weather & great ride

“A walk in the park”

James Ximenez | strava.com

Feels good to feel good again!Sugar Rush ?Hr twards the end went up bc I was thirsted

[STN (Hung’s coffee ride – graced with his presence) Coffee Ride and extra miles… Pasadena, Texas

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Rick Hernandez | strava.com

Luv Coffee – Friends of Friends The Woodlands, Texas

John Zgourides | strava.com

I’ll just put it here with the rest of the fire. Washington County, Texas

Paul von Burg | strava.com