2008 Starts Cold

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My goal this January is to ride 200 miles, unlike the 97 miles in 2007. New Year’s Day is a promising start with 17 miles. Wednesday and Thursday were too cold (and dark) for this Texas rider to brave the outdoors. Even though I grew up in Ohio my ability to tolerate cold has long since left this body.

Windtrainer to the rescue. 46 minutes and 47 minutes, Wednesday and Thursday respectively, produced some sweat. With boredom being the main enemy, my Creative Zen Vision M MP3 player came to the rescue. Thank goodness for video downloads. The windtrainer almost met an untimely end when the rear wheel clamp handle broke off. Saris Cycle had the part so we are back in business.

Now if I can figure out why my Shimano rear rim keeps causing the tube to puncture. I suspect the rim strip is not protecting the tube from the sharp edges of the spoke holes. Flats from riding a windtrainer are not what I expect.

Saturday and Sunday promise temperatures in the low 70’s so I plan on hitting the road for some serious mileage.

I will post again with some thoughts after those rides.

Initial 2008 Spring Race Schedule – Texas High School Cycling League

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The Txbra.org Texas High School Cycling League is pleased to announce our 2008 spring road race schedule. The comprehensive high school road race series presented by Richardson Bikemart and The Bicycle Sport Shop will travel throughout the state of Texas providing team oriented high school racing in a city near you. Throughout the series each individual will compete to earn points towards an overall individual point competition as well as an overall team competition to be awarded at the end of the series.

Race Date:      Race Location:
8-9 March:        Dallas Fort Worth Weekend
5-6 April:           Austin Weekend (dates tentative)
26-27 April:       Wichita Falls Weekend (dates tentative)
10-11 May:        Amarillo Weekend and H.S. State Championship (double points)

New leader taking handlebars of Hotter’N Hell Hundred

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from the Wichita Falls Times Record News (full article link)

A new pair of hands will be steering the handlebars of North Texas’ flagship cycling event, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred.

Local resident Ben Filer, who had been involved in various committees within the organization throughout the years, will be the new face at the helm as the organization grows, said outgoing Executive Director Roby Christie.

"In order for the organization to grow, we need an executive director that is different from the committee chairman," said Christie, who explained that the move would allow him to better dedicate his efforts as a chairman.

The Great Southwest Bike Swap – Fort Worth, TX

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When: Sunday, January 27th
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas

Tarrant County Resource Connection
Building 2300

What: The Lone Star Racing Club and the Colonel’s Army are co-promoting a bike swap meet. Booth space is limited, but both bike shops and individuals can secure a booth to ply their trade. Booth rental includes (1) table and (3) chairs.

Where: The Tarrant County Resource Connection is on the south side of Fort Worth on Campus Dr., one exit east of the I-20/I-35w interchange. The Resource Connection is generously allowing our two clubs to hold the swap meet in the gymnasium. So, no matter how ugly the weather, we will be dry and comfy.

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Information: Chris Watson at (817) 921-6868