Successful Edge 520 Bike Ride to Huffman

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I am waiting for the replacement Edge 520 to arrive but I decided to try using the 520 I will send back. It worked almost perfectly with only one short phone disconnect incident which quickly then connected back with a message. This is good because I didn’t activate the RideWithGPS app even though I thought I pushed the record button. I found this out when I stopped at the Huffman Chevron for a break and checked the app.  Maybe the Edge 520 and my Nexus 6P Bluetooth communication improved because the phone install the April update from Google since the time I had all of the trouble on Tuesday. I rode the “Atascocita South – Walden – Huffman” route for a total of 33.16 miles. The weather was great with the temperature bouncing around 79 to 81 degrees depending on where I was on the ride. The partly cloudy sky offered enough sun to feel comfortable and the 9 mph ENE wind helped dry up the sweat I generated.

The ride started later than I prefer leaving home at 1:39 but I missed most of the school traffic except at Kingwood High School. I thought I would get past them but fortunately there was a traffic light where I needed to get across the school parking lot exit. It was slow getting across Kingwood Drive a little further east due to the school traffic but I waited it out.

Riding went smoothly and my legs were rested after not riding yesterday. The ENE wind tried to slow the ride to Huffman but there was enough areas with wind breaks that it wasn’t too bad. The Chevron station was 21.14 miles into the ride. I ate Little Debbie mini-donuts, a trail mix bar and a granola bar washed down with plenty of water. I took this picture of the Edge 520 when I arrive at 3:12 pm.

4-8-2016 Huffman Bike Ride

While I was eating I took these weather screen shots. The temperature was 79.

After about 30 minutes I got back on the bike and started home. The ENE wind helped get my average speed up to 14.9 mph. I got back home at 4:38.

April miles continue to build. I am at 219 miles in my quest for 772 miles for April.

Tomorrow I plan on doing the Liberty Ride in Liberty, TX, about 30 miles from home. It has been many years since I rode over there. The ride starts very early, 7:15AM, meaning an another early getting out of bed. Saturday will start off in the mid 50’s and peak out in the mid 70’s. That’s okay because I got a new Pearl Izumi convertible jacket in the mail this afternoon. I will retire another Pearl Izumi jacket.

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Texas Bicycling News April 7th 2016

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Arrest Made In Cyclist Hit and Run

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Austin Police have arrested the driver who hit a cyclist in East Austin and dragged her along the road for nearly half a mile.
The man hit the bike with his truck on March 29th near Airport Boulevard and East MLK.
He did not stop after the crash.
The next day, an off-duty police officer spotted the truck and called it in.
Police brought the suspect in for questioning and he eventually confessed to …

67-year-old NM cyclist stops in Lubbock as part of cross country ride to break cycle of incarceration

By Amber Edwards www.kcbd.com


LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Albuquerque resident Lindsay Waite, 67, will have traveled over 340 miles by bicycle to arrive in Lubbock, Texas on Thursday, April 7 to highlight nonprofit programs that assist those released from prison and jails in leading successful lives.
Waite will be in Lubbock from the afternoon of Thursday, April 7 through Saturday morning, April 9 before she heads to Abilene and then Austin.
Inspired by several years of volunteer teaching at a Maryland prison in the early 1990s and subsequent work as an assistant …

Day 34: Shepherd to Silsbee, Texas – 61 miles

by Tres Smith tressmith.com


I have been asked by many commenters when will I finally get out of Texas. After 18 nights, including tonight, we will be leaving Texas tomorrow for Louisiana. Whew! It was a cool but, beautiful roll out to a quick first SAG then a long, flat, …

Texas man bikes across the Midwest to raise awareness for Wounded Warrior Project

by Sharon Dunn www.greeleytribune.com


His camouflage vest is perhaps the only way to tell. And maybe the many stickers on his travel trailer that he’s pulled through 30 states in the past three years.
Randy Roscoe is riding his bike across the …

Geocaching on a department store bike

By Patrick Blakely www.crazyguyonabike.com

DeRidder LA to Woodville TX: I made it to Texas finally!!! And the bugs are Texas sized also.
Sunday April 3, 2016, 68 miles (109 km) – Total so far: 1,212 miles (1,950 km)
Woke up early at my campsite and I knew this was going to be a good riding day. Nice weather, sun, not much wind. This time instead of chowing down bananas for breakfast, I ate a big container of strawberries. They are cheap here and going to be eating them until I get tired of them.
Stopped in Merryville for a soda or two, then headed out along US 190 and finally …

Woodville TX to Livington TX: headwinds today and more US 190 fun
Monday April 4, 2016, 53 miles (86 km) – Total so far: 1,265 miles (2,036 km)
Another perfect night of sleeping as the weather has been great except for some winds. Today is going to be a day of headwinds
After more strawberries, headed west along US 190. Nothing between …

Tom Goes West 2016

By Thomas King www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 39 – Comstock to west of Langtry, TX: Into the Chihuahuan Desert
Thursday April 7, 2016, 45 miles (72 km) – Total so far: 1,773 miles (2,853 km)
The towns here west of Del Rio are spaced about 60 miles apart along US 90 that follows the same route at the Southern Pacific/Amtrak rail line to California. We figure the towns are based on the distance needed to refill water for the steam engines. Helpful spacing now for bicyclists.
Seminole Canyon State Park will be one of our favorites. We woke to see the sunrise and the thin clouds that reduced our star gazing last night made for a spectacular site about 7 am. We took advantage of being a bit ahead of schedule to get in a tour of Seminole Canyon and view 4000 year old pictographs, paintings on the …

Southern Tier eastward 2016

By Luba Agranovich www.crazyguyonabike.com

Luba: German city of Texas
Thursday April 7, 2016, 26 miles (42 km) – Total so far: 1,545 miles (2,486 km)
Hope we did not make a mistake by mailing our warm clothes back home. They did take a bit of a room but did not way much. We had a short and easy ride to Fredericksburg, a city of 10k people that was supposed to be a jewel of the Texas Hill Country. I hoped to visit the Enchanted Rock, a monolithic dome of pink granite, but it turned out to be 17 miles from the city and …

An Englishman in America

By Rob Lee www.crazyguyonabike.com

Apr 7: To Van Horn
Thursday April 7, 2016, 92 miles (148 km) – Total so far: 2,975 miles (4,788 km)
Posted via email Thu Apr 7 19:36:01 2016 PDT
Today didn’t get off to the best of starts. Planning a 90 mile day with no great option for anything shorter – so my alarm was set for 5 AM. Waking up to find that yesterday’s dinner hadn’t quite agreed with me wasn’t ideal. I didn’t feel bad but had no energy. I decided to head on regardless.
Leaving Fort Davis it is only a couple of miles before …

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Texas Bicycling News Digest April 6th 2016

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New city traffic ordinance to protect Waco cyclists

By J.B. SMITH www.wacotrib.com


The Waco City Council on Tuesday green-lighted an ordinance requiring motorists to give cyclists wide berth.
The council voted 6-0 on the first of two required readings to support the ordinance to protect “vulnerable road users,” including those on bicycles, mopeds, scooters — even unicycles. Motorists would be required to change lanes to pass such a vehicle if there …

Day 33: Richards (Mexican Hill Ranch) to Shepherd, Texas – 62 miles

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A bittersweet roll out of the rest day at Mexican Hill Ranch and the great hosts, Erny and Doris. They could not have been sweeter or more hospitable. Imagine letting me milk and associate with their livestock. It was a life event. I am a better person for meeting them. We rolled out under cloudy skies, with our rider that had been ill and …

Day 31: La Grange to Richards, Texas – 89 miles

A good sleep and away I went with the fellow I have been riding with the last week or so, Rich Niewald and his wife Chrysa. They are RAGBRAI veterans from outside of St. Louis. Rich is a great rider and has a big motor. His wife had gotten food poisoning and was not riding today. We seemed to ride possessed today with a fairly reliable tailwind for our 89 miler. We flew to the first …

Huntsville mountain biking team keeps up hard work

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Above left, Huntsville senior Megan Gautreaux placed second in the varsity girls race in Burnet. Above right, Huntsville’s Riley Harrell poses atop the medal stand after placing third in the sixth-grade girls race in Warda. The Huntsville High School mountain bike team has been hard at work competing in two races in the past month. The second race was in Warda and Gautreaux took fourth place in the varsity girls division, keeping hold of the leader position. Junior Destyne Dismuke placed fifth in the junior varsity girls division and …

Tuesday: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills

Tuesday, Apr 12, 2016, 6:15 PM

15200 Memorial Dr
15200 Memorial Dr Houston, Te

1 cyclists Went

This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. Wheels rolling by 6:30! See you there

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The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

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3,936 Mountain Bikers

Meet other local mountain bikers to organize rides, review trails, gear and trade tips. All skill-levels welcome. We’ll try to organize rides that fit all experience levels. M…

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The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

Austin, TX
3,936 Mountain Bikers

Meet other local mountain bikers to organize rides, review trails, gear and trade tips. All skill-levels welcome. We’ll try to organize rides that fit all experience levels. M…

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WALDEN RIDE: Unhappy campers

By ROBIN WALDEN www.whig.com


Tuesday, April 5: Padernales State Park to Austin, Texas
46 miles
1,783 total miles
As with any family, there can be relationship issues that need to be addressed. One of our leaders, Kent, the favorite of most, is leaving the tour. He and Sandra, the other leader, have had issues since the beginning and could not get them resolved. Kent decided to leave. There were tears shed this morning as …

Rails to Trails Opening Day Ride

Saturday, Apr 16, 2016, 9:00 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 9 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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Rails to Trails Opening Day

Saturday, Apr 16, 2016, 9:00 AM

Performance Bicycle
7549 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX

1 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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ARR May Club Ride @ Rocky Hill Ranch

Saturday, May 14, 2016, 10:00 AM

Rocky Hill Ranch
578 Farm-to-Market 153 Smithville, TX

47 Mountain Bikers Went

Come ride with the Austin Ridge Riders!Where: Rocky Hill Ranch!!! When: Saturday May 14, 9:30am arrival, 10:00am wheels down.Please visit the Rocky Hill Ranch Website to view the trails and the type of terrain.http://www.rockyhillranch.com/trails-at-rocky-hill-ranch/There are up to 25 miles worth of trails.  There is a 9,11, and 12 mile loop …

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Dick Nichols Park. Intermediate and Advanced Beginner ride(3 to 5 groups) 10 am

Saturday, Apr 16, 2016, 10:00 AM

Dick Nichols District Park
8011 Beckett Rd Austin, TX

18 Mountain Bikers Went

Helmet, eye protection and a working bike required, spare tube suggested.We will have two or more  groups.After the ride will probably go for lunch somewhere near downtown.This is an unsanctioned ride.  Ride at your own risk.

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Cross-Country Cyclists to Show the Abilities of the Disabled

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Eleven bicyclists, including hand cyclists and military veterans, will ride cross-country to raise awareness and funds for three programs that support the disabled — the Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program at Carolinas Rehabilitation, part of Carolinas HealthCare System, the Semper Fi Fund and the Independence Fund.
Riders will begin their journey near Camp Pendleton in California on April 10, link up with Carolinas Rehabilitation’s annual Cycle to the Sea fundraiser to Myrtle Beach, SC, on April 21, and finish at Camp Lejeune on April 24. Riders will cycle in rotating teams of …

Intermediate Level (no stop) @ Walnut Creek 5:00 PM

Monday, Apr 11, 2016, 5:00 PM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

3 Mountain Bikers Went

The intermediate level riders should be able to ride 12-14 miles with no stops at a pace of 8.5 – 9.5 MPH.Ride at your own Risk.   Helmets and eye protection are required.   Ensure your bike is in working condition and its recommended you have an extra tube and parts to keep it that way.Meet in the parking lot by the swimming pool. The route will…

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The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

Austin, TX
3,936 Mountain Bikers

Meet other local mountain bikers to organize rides, review trails, gear and trade tips. All skill-levels welcome. We’ll try to organize rides that fit all experience levels. M…

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Austin-based cycling studio energizes growth plans

Laura Furr and Will Anderson www.bizjournals.com


Ride Indoor Cycling is back in expansion mode. The Austin-based chain of indoor cycling gyms is slated to open another local location this month and has its second Houston-area studio coming online in June in The Woodlands.
Ride expects to open its third overall location on April 18 in the Hill Country Galleria, 12800 Hill Country Blvd., Suite 110 in Bee Cave west of …

Southern Tier Biking Adventures

By Nate Beiler www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 38: Caballo Lake State Park to San Lorenzo
Sunday March 27, 2016, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 2,391 miles (3,848 km)
After about 4000 feet of climbing, we reached the highest point of our trip today! It took almost 6 hours to make it up to Emory Pass, which is about 8200 feet above sea level. The view from on top was amazing. After a little break on top, we then begun our descent, eventually making it to a little town called San Lorenzo, where we found a nice little …

Southern Tier eastward 2016

By Luba Agranovich www.crazyguyonabike.com

Luba: up and down, repeat
Wednesday April 6, 2016, 47 miles (76 km) – Total so far: 1,492 miles (2,401 km)
Had our meager breakfast in our dark log cabin and left early to tackle a tough hill before it got too hot. The ascent started very soon. The sky above the mountain we were climbing was dark and gloomy. Heavy clouds looked threatening. Still, I took off my windbreaker in preparation for the hard work of riding up the steep hill. I did get up, but it was purely on the willpower I newly discovered. My whole body was very reluctant and my legs were trying to refuse to pedal, but I willed them to. Once I got to the crest I felt great and prepared to fly down. Well, this anticipation was …

An Englishman in America

By Rob Lee www.crazyguyonabike.com

Apr 6: Rest Day Fort Davis
Wednesday April 6, 2016
A pleasant day off here in what is apparently the highest town in Texas. I seem to have a bit of a day off routine now; lie in – relaxed breakfast – laundry – clean Rory – planning and admin.
Oddly the eating establishments here seem to go for quality over quantity. So the Mexican meal last night was tasty but could have been a little bigger. This morning’s breakfast was very good but again a bit on the small side. Then for lunch I got a take-away sandwich from a make-to-order place which was rather dwarfed by the paper bag it came in! So I decided to cook for dinner to make sure my legs aren’t too hollow tomorrow.
Fort Davis is a small town but has everything you need. Grocery …

Tom Goes West 2016

By Thomas King www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 38 – Brackettville to Comstock, TX: 3 miles from Mexico
Wednesday April 6, 2016, 63 miles (101 km) – Total so far: 1,728 miles (2,781 km)
After a breakfast burrito I headed west on US 90. We will be travelling on US 90 for several days now. My analogy to grandfather roads doesn’t work out west as they usually just rebuild the roadbed. This part of US 90 was once the first road connecting San Antonio to El Paso. The shoulder I rode for 30 miles to Del Rio was mostly chip and seal, uggh. I did though enjoy watching planes circle at Laughlin Air Force base which the road passed.
In Del Rio I asked someone for a lunch recommedation and we had a …

MS-150 Packet Picked Up & Ready To Roll April 16 & 17Packet

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Went to Memorial Park and got my rider packet for next weekends MS-150 ride. This year with Houston’s petroeconomy in the tank raising the required $400 minimum was much harder. I also heard ridership will be down to about 11,000 riders. I”m looking forward to seeing if I notice a difference on the roads with less riders. Also with the Waller County Sheriff announcing his …

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Big Dog On Adams Street Bike Ride

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Before biking today I helped my wife paint a dresser for her craft room. A couple of times it looked like a rain cloud might come by but nothing came of it. I got ready to leave and started the riding the “New Caney – Roman Forest – Valley Ranch” route at 12:46. The sky was overcast and the temperature was 74 degrees, a few less than the forecast called for. I took the weatherman at his word that no rain would fall while we painted and I rode. The wind was 5 mph when I left but it seemed stronger out on the road.

Apparently the word is out that I haven’t been working on my sprints. Leaving Woodridge Forest subdivision on Adams Street I haven’t had a dog chase in many months. Today changed that. As I was going along I caught a glimpse of something moving out of my right eye and turned my head to see a large Pit Bull type dog running out of yard. He didn’t bark until he was on the road. Not too much earlier I had shifted to a higher gear and was powering up. The dog gave me a good reason to power up even more. I lost sight of him behind me but I could hear him running on the road and growling/barking. I looked to my left and he was almost beside my rear wheel and I pedaled faster. Just before I maxed out my speed for that gearing he slowed and gave up the chase. Hopefully this is a one time chase as I like this way to get out of Kingwood when riding to the north.

After that the ride was much calmer. The wind helped me get to Roman Forest Blvd. where I turned back south with the wind coming at my right front quarter. As long as I was on the service road it wasn’t too bad but riding on Valley Ranch Blvd. changed it to a head wind. I pedaled hard but didn’t go that fast. When I got to FM1314 I stopped at the Stripes station to let my legs recover. Without my Garmin Edge I didn’t know the time and I wondered if I had enough time for a break and then get past the Briar Tree schools before they let out. Here is the weather and ride stats when I was at Stripes.

Riding Data at Stripes in Porter

After a quick rest I headed off to Briar Tree. The buses were lined up as I rode by the elementary school and the middle school was not ready to dismiss. The next school to get by was in Kings Manor and only one buses was left as I passed that school with all of the parents long gone. I got home at 3:28. The sky had cleared up some and the temperature increased to 80 at my home. The wind was stronger too at 10 mph with 17 mph gusts. That is why it was so hard to pedal on the south bound ride.

I just got an email that my replacement Edge 520 has shipped. Not sure how long it will take to get here. I do miss being able to see how my ride is going and the time.

My miles for the month moved to 186 with today’s ride. The goal is 772 miles. I will not ride tomorrow but hope to be back on the bike Friday. Friday’s weather calls for 83 degrees, partly cloudy and no rain.

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