Texas Biking News October 14th 2020

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On third try, Houston makes it illegal to block city bike lanes

Dylan McGuinness | www.houstonchronicle.com

Houston city council on Wednesday made it illegal to park in or otherwise block the city’s expanding network of bike lanes, a long-sought change by cyclists fed up with dodging cars and other obstacles in their designated paths.

Council voted 15-2 to pass an ordinance to forbid people from blocking the dedicated lanes that are physically separated from roadways. The prohibition applies to 120 miles of bike lanes, and violations will be …

NCSO investigates man found dead on road

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A man who appears to have been riding a bicycle was found dead Wednesday morning on FM 637 in Navarro County.

"The investigation to this point has not revealed any sign of foul play," said Elmer Tanner, Navarro County Sheriff. "We are continuing the investigation and will await the results of a preliminary autopsy to determine cause of death."

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Western Movie Ride

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Wednesday with your Cyclones

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Tips for Becoming a Cyclist

BY WILLIAM GONZABA | www.sanantoniomag.com

An experienced San Antonio cyclist offers ideas for how to get into the sport, how to take care of your bike and where to get started when you ride

The Alamo City is experiencing a major bike boom. The rush to get outside on two wheels started when the initial “stay home” orders were issued in March, continued as gyms and fitness studios were closed temporarily and is a hobby that has stuck as residents seek new ways of staying fit—and getting out of the house—during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an experienced cyclist, I am thrilled to see more people on bicycles enjoying our beautiful city. San Antonio has wonderful and ever-improving …

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Yellow Wildflowers Galore Biking to Splendora and Back

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Biking north today on the “Kingwood – Splendora – Kingwood” route on my Lynskey R300 bike. The ride began at 11:33 AM and finished at 3:10 PM. Between those times I rode 42.28 miles. Moving closer to a 200 mile week with 116.15 miles so far. Before the ride I watched stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia and the 2020 Scheldeprijs race. That accounts for the later start time but not a problem because no time limit today. This was the 8th time biking this route in 2020, 6 on my Lynskey and 2 on my Canyon Endurace.

10-14-2020 YTD Bie Rides Summary Today's Route

As the ride developed I felt comfortable turning the pedals. The Lynskey moved forward as I applied the power (for me anyway) smoothly enabling me to get my average speed to 14.1 mph and hold it until nearing the finish of the bike ride. No squeaks, rubbing sounds, or other noises just the chain and gear doing their job.

In the video I stopped to show a large area covered with various yellow wildflowers. Those weren’t just in that one spot either. Fall leaves haven’t start changing yet but other colors are abundant.

Fall weather continues to be warm but not overly hot. today was a short sleeve jersey and arm sleeve day. Weather conditions: start 79 (71% humidity, 68.8 dew point), partly cloudy, wind SE 6 mph. Finish 86 (62% humidity, 71.2 dew point), partly cloudy, wind SW 7 mph. On the ride back to Kingwood I thought the wind might pose a problem but the headwind wasn’t as strong as I feared.

After my second 40+ mile ride this week I am making great progress towards my October goal, only 200 miles to ride.

10-14-2020 MTD Mileage Goal Status

My PowerPod recorded power output today among other data in the chart below.

10-14-2020 PowerPod Bike Ride Data Charts.

Strava told me today’s bike ride was harder than my usual effort. Only 8 segments in Strava.

  • 10-14-2020 Strava Bike Ride Summary-1
  • 10-14-2020 Strava Bike Ride Summary-2

Texas Biking News October 13th 2020

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NCTCOG calls for public input on bike-ped trail funding

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The North Central Texas Council of Governments is requesting public input on funding for a planned bicycle-pedestrian project and other transportation initiatives in the Dallas-Fort-Worth region beginning Oct. 12.

NCTCOG staff has posted a presentation on the Cotton Belt Trail design funding and planning efforts at: www.nctcog.org/input This project is in coordination with the …

Texas A&M cycling adapts, grows during pandemic

By Brad Bennett | www.thebatt.com

The Texas A&M cycling team is trying to make the best of its current, unusual situation while increasing participation in the sport.

The fall mountain biking season is canceled, and the spring road biking season is currently “up in the air,” sophomore team officer Ryan Kerch said. Nationals are tentatively scheduled for May 2021. Usually the team would compete in four mountain races and …

55-Mile 2020 Birthday Bike Ride with Friends; 5,009 Miles for the Year

A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com

To commemorate my birthday I’ve gone on longer bike rides for the last few years. Last year it was cold and rainy, so I only got in part of it, and went for the full distance a week later. But I still managed to git ‘er done. This year, the weather was dry and hot with a high of 99 F. Despite the heat, I wore a mask the entire time I was near friends or other riders. It’s a bloody pandemic that’s …

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Prompt Bike Ride to E. Lake Houston Parkway Fit The Window

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For a week day I started today’s bike ride earlier than usual at 10:12 AM. I could’ve pushed that up a half hour earlier if the temperature cooperated by getting into the 70’s. I had a shorter time window to ride today also prompting me to leave earlier. I chose the “Atascocita – Walden – E Lake Houston Parkway” route and rode 29.38 miles on my Canyon Endurace bike. I finished the ride at 12:25 PM getting me back in time for my other commitment. I even watched stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia before leaving.

This was the 5th time riding this route in 2020, all on my Canyon Endurace bike. Coincidentally I rode the same route last year on this date. Considering the low number of times I ride this route that is unexpected. This year’s ride was slightly longer.

Where I am at on my goal for October. 11 bike rides out of 13 days puts me ahead of the pace to reach 615 miles, averaging 28.73 miles per day including the 2 missed days.

10-13-2020 MTD Mileage Goal Status

Fall weather is back after yesterday’s warmer offering. Weather conditions during the ride today: start 76 (66% humidity, 63.5 dew point), a few clouds, wind NE 9 mph. Finish 84 (61% humidity, 69.1 dew point), fair, wind E 6 mph. When I got dressed for the ride the temperature was in the low 70’s causing me to wear a long sleeve jersey and a short sleeve jersey. That was okay as the temperature increased during the ride.

Below is a graph comparing year 2011 through 2020 year to date mileage to the previous year and 2020.

10-13-2020 Strava Year Progressions YTD Miles

No personal record changes on today’s bike ride according to Strava.

  • 10-13-2020 Strava Bike Ride Summary-1
  • 10-13-2020 Strava Bike Ride Summary-2
10-13-2020 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary