Texas Bicycling News for November 11, 2023

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North till we found gravel! Dallas County, Texas

David Sherrill | strava.com

How to Best Protect Yourself as a Bicyclist in Texas

Abdus Subhan | ventsmagazine.com

Cycling has become a favored and environmentally conscious means of travel in Texas. With its expansive terrain and delightful climate, the Lone Star State provides a wonderful backdrop for cycling enthusiasts to discover its urban areas and rural landscapes. Nevertheless, coexisting with motorized vehicles can pose certain difficulties, underscoring the need for cyclists to place safety as their top concern. This article delves into the strategies for safeguarding yourself as a bicyclist in Texas, offering practical advice to enhance the safety and enjoyment of your riding experience.

Using Appropriate Safety Equipment

When it comes to safeguarding your well-being as a cyclist in Texas, the first step involves ensuring you’re equipped with the right safety gear. While the …

Das was Tough Austin, Texas

T REDLINE Nguyen | strava.com

Tour das Hugel Austin, Texas

Dolores Becho | strava.com

The route I downloaded directly from website indicated 111 total miles. We followed route but somehow we ended with 21 less. I was happy with the dry roads and cool temps…

2023 Tour das Hugel Austin, Texas

J. Ramsey | strava.com

Not sure how Garmin mangled this one up. Or maybe I need new glasses. Did 25 of the 25 climbs but not sure how I missed a turn out to dam. That screwed me out of 20. All good / always a fun leg toasting. A Good Day on the Bike.

Bike Houston: Brays Connections Exploration Ride Houston, Texas

Dan Phelps | strava.com

Great ride and love this new trail connection. It’s a straight shot from Arthur Storey park to Bishop Fiorenza. Lots of other potential connections explored as well!

Palo Duro. Canyon Marathon: 5th Open / Pro; 1st Age Group Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas

Gareth Jones | strava.com

Perfect conditions

Flash Ride The Woodlands, Texas

John Zgourides | strava.com

Tour das Hugel Austin, Texas

Carlos A. Moreno | strava.com

What a crazy ass day! Daddy watts on point. Such an epic ride with so many awesome people who helped so me so strong!! 1st lap kept up with the fast guys with the help of two Good Samaritans and then second lap pretty much solo chasing the front group all day long after they left me in peeing and getting water ??? not too bad though!!

Afternoon Ride San Antonio, Texas

Steve Gutierrez | strava.com

ALZ ride with Katy friends Wimberley, Texas

Perry Stegall | strava.com

Give What You Cannot Keep to gain what you cannot lose Kendall County, Texas

Brent Wells | strava.com

Had a fairly chilly ride beginning at Joshua Springs Park this morning. Thankfully, I warmed up quickly as we faced a strong headwind all the way out to Sisterdale. Everyone in this group is not only very strong, but also very friendly, and that’s what makes riding with them so much fun. As always, I am most thankful to my Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, for saving me both physically and spiritually, thereby enabling me to return to this sport that I love, and I thank Him for another safe ride without any mechanicals or flats.?

Stopping to regroup at the intersection of Hwy 473 \u0026 Zoeller Rd.

CRSA Somerset Ride San Antonio, Texas

Carlos Santini | strava.com

Tour of Watopia Stage 2, Triple Flat Loops

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Cloudy, dreary and 58 degrees outside meant going to the Land of Zwift for today’s bike ride. Looking at some route options I chose Stage 2 Tour of Watopia Group B riding Triple Flat Loops. I didn’t expect to stay with the group not long after the start since most translate ride into a race. That’s what happened but several riders stayed in my vicinity for most of the ride. One lap on the route covering 22.5 miles with 533 feet of climbing. My results: 22.77 miles and 531 feet of elevation gain. No big hills with the climbing spread out over the route. This wasn’t my first ride on Triple Flat Loops, seven previous rides since March 13th, 2022. Two Zwift Sprint PR’s but no Strava PR’s. Only two sprints on the route.

Map from ZwiftInsider.com
11-11-2023 SportTracks Rides History Zwift Triple Flat Loops
11-11-2023 SportTracks Rides History Zwift Triple Flat Loops
11-11-2023 Strava Ride Summary Zwift Triple Flat Loops
11-11-2023 Strava Ride Summary Zwift Triple Flat Loops

Texas Bicycling News for November 10, 2023

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Erwin Park trail re-established following development disruption

By Shelbie Hamilton | communityimpact.com

The construction temporarily disconnected a trail on the east side of the park. (Courtesy city of McKinney)

The hiking and biking trails at McKinney’s Erwin Park have been re-established after neighboring development resulted in part of the trails becoming disconnected, city staff said at a Nov. 7 meeting.

How we got here

Construction on Ridgeline, a 663-lot residential development just east of Erwin Park, began Oct. 27, city staff said.

City officials received reports from residents Oct. 28 who said part of a trail at the park had been disconnected due to construction on the development.

City staff have since visited the site and …

Video: Former President Bush hosts annual bike ride to benefit injured veterans

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FOX News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel previews the Warrior Bike Ride from the Bush family’s Crawford, Texas ranch.

Video: Goats back to tackle vegetation on Butler Hike and Bike Trail

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Goats tackle poison ivy along Lady Bird Lake

The Trail Conservancy is turning to a rather unusual solution to its poison ivy problem: goats.

AUSTIN, Texas – The goats are back on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail!

The goats will be munching along the easternmost part of the trail between Longhorn Dam and International Shores at Lady Bird Lake for a little while longer, according to the City of Austin’s Park Rangers.

The city’s Park Rangers shared photos of the goats, as well as before and after shots of the vegetation on social media. …

Dedicated bicycle lanes will connect the Trail de Paris with downtown

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

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 marked on the existing pavement along each side of First Street SW to West Sherman Street. The southbound bicycle …

Palo Duro Canyon Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas

Michelle Casper | strava.com

Partial pre-ride. Got there late, rode slow, was getting dark so I took a shortcut. Sooooo pretty.

Zwift Watopia Sugar Cookie, Including A Chunk Of Epic KOM

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A slow moving wet cool front arrived during the early morning moving my bike ride indoors to Zwift. The other day in an email from ZwiftInsider.com the route information for the new Watopia Sugar Cookie route got my attention. Today was a good time for my first ride on the Sugar Cookie. The distance, 24.2 miles, was not too long and the climbing , 845 feet, was doable for this flatlander. I didn’t know that about half the climbing was going to be on the Epic KOM with 9% and 10% elevation. Fortunately the route took the Epic KOM Bypass and relaxed the climbing to mostly downhill to flat to the finish at 24.2 miles. I was out of the saddle climbing the Epic KOM when the 9% and 10% grades came. Strava lists the Epic KOM as a Cat 4 climb. Strava showed a PR on Woodland Sprint (45s). Zwift was more generous with PR on the Acropolis Sprint in addition to Strava. I got the Zwift Achievement Award completing the route.

Map from ZwiftInsider.com
11-10-2023 Strava Ride Summary Zwift Watopia Sugar Cookie
11-10-2023 Strava Ride Summary Zwift Watopia Sugar Cookie