Texas Biking News March 13th 2020

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Cross Country Spring 2020

By Paul Mattison | www.crazyguyonabike.com

College Station Tx to Shepard Tx: Is this the last day in Texas?

Tuesday March 10, 2020, 94 miles (151 km) – Total so far: 1,594 miles (2,565 km) After the last few days, I was so ready to be out of Texas. Today though, I was treated to amazing roads and views as I rode through Sam Houston National Forest. What a change scenery! Great roads and beautiful weather always help too. Ended the day in Shepard but slept in Cleveland for the night

West Texas Weekend, 3/13-3/15

Sandy Rojas | www.myfoxzone.com

Looking for something to do with family and friends this weekend? Here’s a list of events happening around the Big Country and the Concho Valley!

… BIG COUNTRY (ABILENE)

SATURDAY

10 a.m. – Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race, Grover Nelson Park, 1000 Zoo Lane …

Highland Village update — March 2020

www.crosstimbersgazette.com

At the end of February I had the opportunity to provide a Highland Village update at the annual State of the City luncheon. This is a joint event with the Highland Village Business Association, the Flower Mound and Lewisville Area Chambers of Commerce. I’d like to provide you the information I presented. …

… Our police department continues their presence in our schools developing relationships and teaching our youth about relationships, rapport, respect, and fairness. This program has such a positive impact on our kids. The community has partnered with us for the last 12 years to help raise funds for the families of fallen police officers. Our department holds the TXFallenPD Tribute event the third Saturday in October which includes a 5K run/walk, a citizen bike race, a police bike race, a police obstacle course, touch a truck, vendors, a kids zone and live music all at The Shops at Highland Village. Last year we were able to donate $60,000 to the Fallen Officer Fund thanks to our generous and caring community. …

Has Austin’s population growth impacted your experience on the Hike-and-Bike Trail? Austin Parks & Rec. wants to know

Pattrik Perez | www.kvue.com

The goal of the study is to figure out how to ensure the trail remains a ‘natural sanctuary’ for everyone.

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor’s note: The related video about scooter use on the Hike-and-Bike Trail was published in December 2019.

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department wants to ensure the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail remains a natural sanctuary for everyone as Austin’s population continues to grow.

To do that, the department has partnered with The Trail Foundation and the Austin Public Works Urban Trails Program for a safety and mobility study. …

Navasota Gravel

Jerry Venable | www.strava.com

Maybe I’ll learn to MTB since I don’t have to work for the rest of the month

Amy Schendel | www.strava.com

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Not What I Planned As The Drizzle Fell

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As I rolled down the driveway to start the bike ride at 11:55 AM the route in my head wasn’t what I ended up riding. In my mind was the “New Caney – Gene Campbell Road” route what I actually rode was the “Kingwood – FM1485 – Kingwood” route. Why did I change? Drizzle starting falling not long after I started turning the pedals and didn’t let up until I made the turn back to the south at FM 1485.

As I looked to the south the clouds that held the drizzle looked to have moved more to the north and east which confirmed my decision to alter the route.

Weather during the bike ride: start 79 (76% humidity, 70.6 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind SE 8 mph. Finish 81 (70% humidity, 70.1 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind SE 12 mph gusts 18 mph. The pesky wind made it feel cooler than the temperature number. I dressed for that with shorts, long sleeve jersey, and a short sleeve jersey. The headwind as I rode back towards Kingwood accentuated the coolness and made the long sleeve jersey choice a good one. The drizzle was just enough to show up on the GoPro lens at times.

At Community Drive and The Grand Parkway construction has traffic constricted to place beams over the frontage road. Traffic backed up to the exit from Rosewood Funeral Home slowing my riding to the traffic light. I thought about making the turn back south there but all of the traffic made it impossible to get in the left lane so I continued north. The beams over the frontage are not in place yet so that will cut off through traffic at some point.

In the video you can hear a man yell at me to get off the road as I approach FM 1314. He was in a black pickup truck. My response was silence.

Saturday’s weather looks warmer and drier as I plan on a bike ride.

3-13-2020 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Texas Biking News March 12th 2020

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Corsicana Visitors’ Bureau presents grant to Tour of Corsicana Bike Stage Race

www.corsicanadailysun.com

The Corsicana Visitors’ Bureau recently presented a grant check for the Tour of Corsicana Bike Stage Race set for March 21 and 22.

Racing starts with a Saturday morning five mile individual time trial and then will move to the historic brick streets in downtown Corsicana mid-afternoon. Stage two of the race is very spectator friendly and …

Je Suis Fatigué: When You’re Stuck in the Spin Cycle

A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com

Possible titles for this post included (the humorless should skip the intro):

Biking Is Good for Getting In Shape to Escape the Zombie Hordes
Coronavirus; Things Will Get Worse Before They Get Worse (Lily Tomlin)
Can My Bicycle Get Coronavirus?
Rome Is Burning — Like Literally, People Have Fevers
COVID-19 – The Movie: Will Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Finally Portray the President?
We’re All Gonna Die, So May As Well Ride Your Bike
Anyone Know How “The Walking Dead” Ends?
Coronavirus, Some Coronavirus, and Also More Coronavirus

I’ve decided to go in another direction, though, and write about something related, still health-related and less apocalyptic.

I’m talking about bike fatigue, also known as overexercise. If you’re a commuter, weekend warrior, or anyone who just rides a lot, it’s a not …

Yet again, it is Waggin’ Trail Time — Are you ready?

www.waggintrailbikeride.com

Well once again Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride is right around the corner.. Waggin Trail Bike Ride 2020 is gonna be here sooner than you think. It is Saturday, May 2nd (first Saturday in May).

Last year we had a very good ride (weather was perfect, wll almost perfect) and this year’s ride will be even better. You don’t want to miss this great ride…

On-line registration is available at active.com or you can download a printable registration form here.

If you use the downloadable/printable registration form, please make your checks out to Hill County Paw Pals and send the check and registration form to Hill County Paw Pals, P.O. Box 1533, Hillsboro, TX 76645

Everyone who registers by April 15th will receive a free T-shirt, so be sure and mark your T-shirt size on the registration form.

Early registration (online prior to the event) is …

Tour de Houston t-shirt/jersey pickup: ONLY at City Hall, today or tomorrow, (Thu/Fri) 11 AM to 6 PM. from bikehouston

Texas Hill Country Loop Presentation

John Koonz | www.adventurecycling.org

John Koonz will give a presentation about the Texas Hill Country Loop and provide resources about how to go on a bike overnight at the Austin Public Library Milwood Branch, 12500 Amherst Dr., Austin, TX 78727 on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM. More info: Email John Koonz.

Houston and Harris Co. declare emergency over coronavirus

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Emergency health declarations are expected to be announced Wednesday for the city of Houston and Harris County in light of the possible first non-travel related coronavirus case in the region.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo made the announcement as word got out of the abrupt closure of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a large-scale, 18-day event attended by millions of people each year. …

… Turner said the declaration lasts for seven days, and thereafter, the city council will vote on whether to continue the state of emergency. The emergency declaration not only impacts the rodeo. The Tour de Houston, a city-wide cycling event planned for March 15, is also being postponed. …

End Notes

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North Park Subaru 21st Annual STORM Hill Country MTB Challenge

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Safety Precautions: With the recent COVID-19 incidences, we want to address any concerns that participants and volunteers may have about our event. At the present time, we have no plans to cancel or reschedule. We are closely monitoring and following federal, state, and local guidelines and recommendations as well as following industry best practices and policies. We will have hand sanitizing stations near port-a-potties as well as at the registration tent to …

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Short Sleeves Bike Ride To Huffman

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At first I thought may be my optimism about the temperature over ruled my better judgment but as I biked along the “Atascocita South – Walden – Huffman” route I warmed to the idea. Starting a little later than I wanted the Canyon Endurace rolled down the driveway at 12:12 PM to ride 34.8 miles before returning at 2:49 PM.

Weather during the bike ride: start 80 (64% humidity, 66.9 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind SW 9 mph. Finish 85 (56% humidity, 67.6 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind SW 14 mph gusts 21 mph. The 80 degrees at the start convinced me to leave the long sleeves at home and celebrate I wore my new Primal Men’s Helix Virtes short sleeve jersey. The only hint of coolness came as I rode over Lake Houston.

At the beginning of the ride the headwind getting to Walden provided resistance. Making my way through Walden put the wind at my back most of the time which I enjoyed. Biking east over Lake Houston a tailwind helped cross quickly and the trees along Fairlake Drive blocked some of the wind. When I got to Huffman on FM 2100 I still thought the wind wasn’t too bad but turning west I changed my mind especially exposed to it over Lake Houston. Once I rode west of the lake along FM 1960 some of the trees and buildings lowered the wind’s effect. Pedaling became easier after making the right turn onto Pinehurst Trail Drive with the now tailwind. Generally I enjoyed a tailwind from that point until the finish.

Friday the forecast lowers the temperature a few degrees so long sleeve may return as I bike.

3-12-2020 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary