After yesterday’s electricity interruption concern about a repeat today during Zwifting went away as the ride progressed. Outside the weather was sunny but the mid 50’s temperature fell below my 60 degree threshold.
The ride began at 12:00 PM but rather than a time limit like most of the rides I’ve done before this one showed a distance of 22.2 miles (I actually rode 23.16 miles). I wondered how long it would take me to cover that distance, especially after the leader D.T. mentioned the mountain in the last part of the course. He didn’t mention the 12% climb up the mountain or the the other mountains during the lead up to the leg killer. I climbed more on this ride than any previous Zwift ride and rode the longest time at 1:49:04. I rode a longer time and distance on a Rouvy but that route was flat.
322 fellow sufferers rode the mountains around the Zwift Innsbruck World. For the early portion of the ride I held around the 240’s but when the mountains arrived I moved up 30 positions or so. The mountains slowed me down but I did not stop. Sometimes I rode at 3 or 4 mph and the Wahoo Kickr Snap smart trainer made turning the pedals hard, very hard. The effort is reflected in my 12.7 mph overall average speed. The route profile below shows the mountain at the end of the ride.
Thursday most likely will be another Zwift bike ride with the forecast of maybe 60 degrees.
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) – VeoRide representatives say they’re working on system modifications to keep the bike share program in Aggieland.
Texas A&M Transportation Services announced the contract with VeoRide was ending on December 31 and would likely not be renewed because of things like unsafe bike antics and bikes blocking sidewalk access.
Monday night a VeoRide representative told KBTX they are …
After trying to bike into downtown Georgetown via Leander Road a couple times, Kim Rouston said she decided it was just too dangerous.
The only place to safely ride a bike on the route from Rouston’s home is the sidewalk, which stops and starts along various sides of the road, she said. One must continuously zig-zag across the street and at one point go through a school campus to stay on the sidewalk.
“There’s no way to safely go down this street and into town,†she said.
The city of Georgetown hopes to change that.
Officials are working to install infrastructure ahead of city and county growth to …
Like many people in the modern era who are privileged enough to have a smart phone, electricity and mobility, I take a lot of pictures. Some good, some not, a few great. Who’s to say, though? If you like them, great. If not, move along. Trouble is, I don’t use that photo platform named after your grandmother, so when I’m riding my bicycle and take a pic, it goes either here, on my Strava fitness app (follow me there if you’re a bikester) or doesn’t see the light of day. Occasionally I post a blog with a lot of photos and some words to explain them. This is one of …
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Please join SA bike orgs. for @earnabikecoop's Earn-a-Bike for Christmas 2019 at Harlandale ISD this Saturday. Students will build & take bikes as a reward for good behavior, attendance, academic performance, health & wellness during the school year. https://t.co/BzKQbNBn8kpic.twitter.com/ium5OGg2o4
Assistant Chief @sd_victorian joined officers from GHPAL and reps from @Academy this evening to spread Christmas cheer to 150 deserving kids with bike and helmet donations. HPD Bike Patrol was also on hand to provide a bike safety demo. #RelationalPolicingpic.twitter.com/YboIj1ukTM
It was all a good idea to bike to work this morning until the light drizzle / mist turned to big, fat raindrops â˜”ï¸ ðŸ¤£ 🚲
(PSA: rain is not a deterrent to biking to work, one just needs to prepare better! And yes, it’s always a good idea to bike to work! 😜) pic.twitter.com/qbX0B8uJwR
This fast-paced class will give you the confidence to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Learn how to fix a flat, conduct… https://t.co/edE3nRK6x4
The 100 kilometer (63 mi.); 65 Kilometer (40 mi.); and 35 Kilometer (22 mi.) course is pedaled over paved roads in this beautiful and sce… https://t.co/AE7Zz14WtO
New Event Bike River Road and Kayak the Lower Guadalupe – New Braunfels, TX, For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/BjYQ66dn0i
This will be a spring weekend camping trip. We will ride Saturday morning down River Road to … https://t.co/VPGct3h0O6
All was going as planned until about 10 minutes into the ride the electricity burped and I lost the computer connection to the internet and Zwift. It took about 10 minutes for the internet to come back, router connect and computer get back online to rejoin the ride. The video starts with me waiting for riders to come by. When they do it is out of nowhere.
Outside the weather was not suitable for bike rides: 50 degrees and raining. Earlier I selected The Herd’s Tuesday Social Group Ride to begin at 11:55 AM. As the start neared I gathered all the stuff I needed during the ride, started the OBS program to record the ride, started the ceiling fan, connected all of the sensors to Zwift and waited for the ride to begin. The riding time was 60 minutes but thanks to the electricity outage I only captured data and video of part 2 of the ride. I looked for another ride to join but they came later than my time allowed.
Wednesday the weather forecast looks below my tolerance threshold so Zwifting will be in the house. Hopefully the electricity stays on.
March 25-27, 2020
The 2020 TTAT conference will take place at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio.
The sixth biennial Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference is headed back to San Antonio in March, and we want to see you there!
TTAT brings together state and national professionals involved in bicycle, pedestrian, and active transportation planning, construction, funding, operation, and management. The conference focuses on issues of economic development, health, safety, and other topics relevant to advancing active transportation and trails throughout Texas.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Trek is recalling 2,840 of its 2017-2019 model Super Commuter+ 8S e-bikes because a front fender bolt can unthread causing the fender to fall into the front wheel.
Trek has received two reports of the wrong bolt being installed to secure the front fender to the fork crown. One injury has been reported, resulting in a vertebrae fracture.
Consumers are being told to immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair. Consumers can contact Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. …
Back in September I was preparing to turn left when a driver almost hit me head on. That driver then made their own left turn nearby. Thinking I could get them to pay closer attention in the future, I followed the driver and spoke with them. (I’ve already heard from many people that this was my mistake. Let me say that I think talking to most drivers is worthwhile but you only need one crazy to make it not worthwhile…) The driver escalated fast, pulling out a screwdriver and thrusting at me at one point. I honestly thought he was going to stab me. Because I was straddling my bike, I couldn’t easily go anywhere aside from towards him. After he …
The bike build is part of The Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree program which provides gifts to over 2,000 children and seniors in Tyler and Smith County.
TYLER, Texas —
Around 60 volunteers worked with The Salvation Army to build 150 bicycles for children Saturday morning.
"They assemble it all they check everything for specs, they have a roll-through kind of a Q and A where they checked everything again, put air in the tires and they’re ready for the kiddos," said Andy Kutach, President of Fresh Racing.
We are genuine in our belief that sports make people better and so are you! Immerse yourself in a workplace that loves to be active and lives the brand. Associates joining our team have an opportunity to be a part of the #1 sporting goods retailer in the country and create a lasting impact on their communities through sport and activity.
On our Team, everyone plays a critical role. Your Mission (and Ours) is to serve and inspire athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through the relentless improvement of everything we do.
Bike Technician Duties: …
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Join us at the Bicycle Advisory Committee – Education Subcommittee Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 2:30pm at the Planning Department, 611 Walker, 6th Fl. The agenda is posted at https://t.co/m3JrDFvWFR.
Always fun helping Bikes For Angels deliver bikes all over Burleson, Joshua and Cleburne. Thanks Rick and Dee Curlee for all you do and Turnkey Utilities rocks!! pic.twitter.com/6fziqUK6W5
Bike Friendly South Dallas: It’s not just tools, tires & tubes…it’s how they repair these bikes to help repair their community. The kids earn the opportunity to actually build their bikes which in turn, builds their character. Help us today & give $22: https://t.co/70123rWcvYpic.twitter.com/YH8cVWsbCC
We are stoked for the Texas Enduro Finals by teamtrailparty this Saturday and it's not too late to register! As a reminder, Spider Mountain will only be open to the public Friday and Sunday this week. 📸:richiegetter https://t.co/FPYnajanCH
We're helping Dallas be bicycle friendly by making select recreation centers official Rest, Ride and Repair Stations for cyclists to relax, do maintenance & get cycling info. Attend info meeting Dec. 12 at 7 pm at Eloise Lundy Recreation Center, 1228 Reverend CBT Smith St. pic.twitter.com/njbk9YXEcK
— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec) December 10, 2019
Are you interested in becoming a Ride Marshal working with fellow cyclists to promote safe cycling? Ride Marshals are registered cyclists who act as both Good-Will & Safety Ambassadors for the Recommended Rides and Texas MS 150.
The full Spring Branch Trail Study Draft Report is now available online for public comments and feedback. We hope you are as excited as we are about this regional trail and we would love to hear from you about this effort and the Draft Report.https://t.co/5dTbWEuUt3
New Event Saturday Upper Valley Vuelta Group B – El Paso, TX • Distance: 25-30 miles • Roll Out: 7:30 am • Pace: 15-17 mph • Details: This ride will take you through the upper valley winding around most likely stopping at the Anthony Country Club for… https://t.co/u4o6FfqSaA
New Event Different Spokes for Different Folks – El Paso, TX All groups ! Groups A,B, B minus meet-up time 8:15 a.m.roll-out 8:30 a.m. Group A: 35 miles, the three spokes, Airport road, Santa Teresa Border Crossing and Strauss Terminal plus Aircraft/Airp… https://t.co/5yzSXXRlH6
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX Meet at 8:15 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 8:30. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Breakfast someplace after the ride. Bob Clark, 915-204-2531.The sta… https://t.co/ez0t6nAPXm
New Event Crazy Sock Ride! – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/JNqnrEGzzM
IT'S CRAZY SOCK DAY! Wear your flashiest and most colorful sox to get into the Christmas spirit. We'll pose with our shoes off and… https://t.co/krRA4dNB1Z
New Event ARR Sunday Early Ride – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
This is a social Intermediate ride! Meet in the parking lot by the swimming pool. Helmets are required along with a bike in good working order. Please arrive around 7:… https://t.co/K0zxCNzT6U
New Event ARR All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
This is for all levels of riders, which will break into groups according to ability. Beginners are welcome, and there will be no drops. Meet in the parking… https://t.co/ftNjnsvD6v
