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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 9th

Rick Ankrum — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:33:41 +0000

Cycling Fredericksburg – The Texas Hill Country
www.wheelbrothers.com

Hills – lots of them. Hills and long, winding roads past fields of wildflowers. Cycling in Fredericksburg can be a meandering ride or a challenging endurance test; sometimes both. One thing’s for certain, there’s no denying the beauty of the area. This is, after all, the Texas Hill Country.

Located about 70 miles west of Austin and 60 miles northwest of San Antonio, Fredericksburg is a popular destination. Filled with unique shops and boutiques, lots of restaurants, art galleries, wine tasting rooms, and B&Bs, this small town – founded in 1846 by German settlers – offers an entertaining variety of ‘things to do’ for…

DAY 2 (Jan. 2) from Austin-Bryan/College Station: All-Time Personal Bicycle Mileage Record Attempt…95 Miles
By Steven Godfrey Tour de Life
1st day on the highway, cruising toward a personal all-time bike mileage record of 95 miles…

Knowing that it was going to be an especially hefty day, the biggest bike mileage day of my life, as a matter of fact, I started out from my yearlong Austin home, rolling just yards down to US 290, to take the tour out of Austin and into Texas.

The mission of the day was to bike more than I ever had before, ~95 miles, to reach Bryan/College Station, where my very cool couchsurf host Patrick lives.

I basically had 4 major stops including the final one, all about 20-something miles apart from one another. The stops were in Elgin, Lexington (where I met a nice couple of ladies who gave a…

Losing weight through mountain biking
by Shawn www.texasmountainbiketrails.com

Losing weight through mountain biking is both fun and effective. Follow along as I lead you on the road to race weight.
You can find out more about the strategies I have used to lose 30 pounds…

Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Feb 11 Trail Building Project @ Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
by Il Pirate Austin Ridge Riders
Do you love riding Walnut Creek? Does riding the high line on the big berm wall before heading across the creek towards the parking lot make you glad to be alive? Do the improvements on the rock bridge crossing warm your heart? Here’s your chance to show Walnut Creek some love and appreciation. Learn about trail building and how to make a trail sustainable as well as what trail projects might be in Central Texas’ future.

The Subaru/IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) Trail Care Crew will join the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club and the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department in February and host a Trail Building School at Walnut Creek Metro. Walnut Creek was selected because of its immense popularity and because the heavy use this trail gets provides lots and lots…

Rail-Trail Sparks Bike Boom in Texas Town
By Jake Lynch www.railstotrails.org
One very farsighted investment 18 years ago is paying off, big time, for the city of Denton, Texas.

In 1993, Denton officials struck a deal with Union Pacific (UP) to secure rights to an abandoned stretch of freight track running eight miles into the city from the southeast. The line was once part of the renowned Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, also known as the Katy.

Just 38 miles as the crow flies from the center of Dallas, the largest metropolitan region in the southern United States, the leaders of Denton rightly predicted that their city would do some growing in the decades to come, and that growth would require capacity for mass…

San Angelo Bicycle Association Membership Meeting
January 17, 2012
7 p.m.
Hospitality House, across the street from the Harris Avenue Baptist Church, 1026 E. Harris. The Hospitality house is on East Harris Ave across from the west parking lot of the church. It is a red brick house with signage across the front top of the house stating Hospitality House and the club banner will be displayed

The club will be providing beverages. Please bring snacks. Club t-shirts (dri-fit) will be available at this meeting for members to pick up. Each membership comes with one t-shirt. You will need to purchase any extras you may need for $9.95. Extras can be ordered at the membership
drive and be ready for pick up at the meeting.

Leon Springs Leaderless Ride
San Antonio Wheelmen
Date: 01/22/2012
Time: 09:00 AM-12:00 PM
Details: Meet in the parking lot near the Starbucks and HEB in Leon Springs. From 1604, head west on I-10 and take the Boerne Stage road exit. Turn left on Boerne Stage, go through the intersection, and make a left into the parking lot. Depending on your route, the maps for the Toutant-Beauregard Ride might be useful.

Mountain Biking in Texas State Parks Picking Up Steam
by Outdoor Hub
Mountain bikers throughout the state ,from novices to experts, are increasingly pedaling the numerous trails found at more than 40 Texas state parks.

From beach and woodland road rides to hair-curling downhill descents in mountain and Hill Country parks, state parks from El Paso to Mustang Island offer bikers of all skill levels a multitude of diverse mountain biking adventures.

“Many trails in Texas state parks provide great opportunities for all levels of mountain-bike riders to test and develop their biking skills, get a good workout, refresh their mind and spirits, spend family and friend time together and experience the great outdoors,” says avid mountain biker Dan Sholly, deputy director of Texas state…

What ten dollars will get you
by Christopher Curnutt Biking in Dallas

So one night not long ago I’m riding in a part of east Dallas which I am no longer very familiar. While I recognized the names of the streets, I could not figure out what direction I was riding. I wanted north but the sun was down so I had to rely on my cell phone GPS…The cell phone with the dead battery. The cell phone that has a nice compass app that works perfectly…When the battery is charged. Luckily things worked out for me but I realized an old-fashioned compass was in order.

So the other day I’m in my local bike shop picking up a brake cable for a Fuji road bike that’s headed for the CL auction block and the compass you see below called out to me from a display rack. I’m convinced this is one of…

Dirt Derby winter session start pushed back to Jan 31
by elliott Austin on Two Wheels
Dirt Derby that their 1st time winter session has moved from starting this Tuesday to Tuesday, January 31. Apparently, the owners of the Del Valle Motorcross Park have been doing some major course rebuilding, and it will not be ready until later this month. …

Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic – Fredericksburg, TX

Rick Ankrum — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:16:43 +0000

Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic
ABOUT THE TOUR: The Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic is hosted by the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club. There are rides varying in length and degree of difficulty.

Fredericksburg was founded by German settlers in the 1850′s and is full of history. Be sure to check out the Admiral Nimitz Museum in town or drive up Enchanted rock and hike up the second largest rock in the United States. Don’t forget to visit the many shops and try some of the great restaurants and bakeries in town.

REGISTRATION: Ride registration will start 8:00am saturday morning October 29th at Lady Bird Johnson Park three miles south of town on TX16. Take Lady Bird Johnsn Drive .7 miles to the Tatsch house across from the swimming pool.

Registration includes support rides with maps, rest stops, sag support, lunch and a ride souvenir. The Frolic will be held rain or shine.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 29th :- On-site registration and packet pick up will be at 8:00am at Lady Bird Johnson Park off TX16 three miles south of town. Take Lady Bird Johnson Drive .7 mile to the Tatsch house accross from the swimming pool. Long rides to leave the park from 8:30am to 9:30am. The Medozas (Roland,Isabel & Maddie) will prepare a gourmet lunch for you.

QUESTIONS:- Contact Ethel Pedraza (210)414-8559 e-mail: azardepe@hotmail.com or Amanda McCoy, PH (210)422-8039 e-mail: bikentx50@yahoo.com.

Let’s Roll into Summer Omnium – Comfort/Fredericksburg, TX

Rick Ankrum — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:20:33 +0000

Let’s Roll into Summer Omnium
Presented by Joe’s Pro Bikes / Bicycle Heaven / T bar M racing and Hill Country Bicycle Works
Comfort/Fredericksburg, TX
Saturday, June 04, 2011 to Sunday, June 05, 2011

USA Cycling Event USA Cycling Permit # 201-1819
Online Registration Will Open Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 4:00 AM ET

This is an Omnium, you are NOT required to participate in all three events to be eligible for the cash and prizes.
Day of Registration is $10.00 extra for both the Comfort Circuit Race and the JDRF Road Race.
Comfort ITT is limited to 300 entrants. There will be no day of registration for the ITT.

Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic – Fredericksburg, TX

Rick Ankrum — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:04:02 +0000

11th Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic (FFFF)
Start: Saturday, October 30, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
Lady Bird Johnson Park – Tatsch House
Lady Bird Johnson Park Reserve Fredericksburg, TX
The Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic is hosted by the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club. The tour brings people from all over Texas to enjoy a weekend of riding and friendship in the scenic Hill Country of Central Texas. There are supported rides varying in length and degree of difficulty.

Join us for a day of riding on tranquil country lanes in the gorgeous Hill Country of Texas. Routes of 25, 48, and 65 miles are offered. Post-ride meal included. Cost: $20 until October 18, $25 after.

Fredericksburg was founded by German settlers in the 1850′s and is full of history. Be sure to check out the Admiral Nimitz Museum in town or drive up to Enchanted rock and hike up the second largest rock in the US. Don’t forget to visit the many little shops and try some of the great restaurants and bakeries in town.
Pre-registration is available via Regular Mail or via Active.com, and its cost is $20.00 per rider, if postmarked by October 18th, $25.00 after.

Active.com will be available for Registration to the Frolic 2010, from August 27th until October 16th. After October 16th, you need to register on the day of the event, and your cost will be $25.00.

Our recommended way to pre-register is via Active.com.

To register with Active.com, press at the button below:
Pre-Registering by Active.com

In addition to the Registration Fees, Active.com charges an additional $3.25 per registration per person.

To register by Mail, press at the button below, print the page, fill-in the required information, write the check for the appropriate amount, and mail all back to the address listed in that page. You are done!

Daily News Roundup August 30th – Texas Bicycling

Rick Ankrum — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:02:56 +0000

Angry motorist assaults cyclist
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
From today’s blotter:
A bicyclist told police a motorist struck him with his vehicle Saturday afternoon, knocking him off his bicycle, and dragging the bike for a short time as the motorist sped off.

The alleged hit-and-run incident, which occurred in the 600 block of Alice Street, started when the motorist yelled at the bicyclist, according to a police report. When the bicyclist made an obscene hand gesture in response, the motorist put his vehicle in reverse, backed down the street and hit the bicyclist, according to the report. …

We Need Walking Trails and Bike Paths and Sidewalks in Glen Rose and Somervell County.
from Somervell County Salon
I did not know Carla Jones but was sorry to hear of her death this last Friday. I heard, anecdotally, that she had been walking up Texas Drive towards the amphitheatre and was hit by a car. And that the person who killed her is distraught, incidentally. The thing is, a lot of people take that route for a walking path. I know of people who have gone to the soccer park behind the Expo Center and then, for some extra exercise, and…

Fredericksburg Rides « Pit’s Bicycle Blog
by Pit
Saturday, after arriving in Fredericksburg at around 2 p.m., the Twilight Twenty: It’s a wonderful and relatively short [20 miles] ride out of Fredericksburg towards the west. … But even if it taxed the shape I’m in at present and even if I got tired at the end, I really enjoyed it, especially (Lower) Crabapple Road, Welgehausen Road [with views even of Enchanted Rock], and Keese-Saegebiel Road, each of them very quiet Texas Hill Country backroads. …

Bicycle Bill Rides Again!: 2010 Hotter N Hell Hundred Bike Rally
by Bill Smith
What a great time we had at the 29th annual Hotter N Hell Hundred bike rally in Wichita Falls Texas this weekend. Since my little heart problem a couple of months ago, I thought it best to ride only 25 miles this year, but it was still …

Midwestern Dot to Southern Belle: First ride in Texas.
by Midwestern Dot
This ride was one of the best rides I’ve ever been on!
Not.
Here are the numbers and maybe you can figure out the problem:
Total Time: 0:02:13
Total Distance: 0.72 miles
Average Speed: 19.2

The only good thing about those digits is the average speed.

Here’s the short story for the short ride:
I finally got the motivation to go for a ride this morning so I loaded up my bike in the car (still a foreign concept…driving to bike) and headed to my possibly illegal parking spot in JC Penney’s parking lot. I was going to head out from there for a 25 mile route. I started and…

Ride it like you stole it, fat boy: another new bike???
by Andy Brickell
The Sealy ride. The Sealy ride 45 miles through very pretty Texas countryside. Looks benign but there’s a very hilly section at mile 35. The Katy ride. The Katy ride. It’s on the Katy prairie – flat, flat, flat …

Sweat GUTR Joins The Fight Against Cancer
by PPOLNews
DALLAS, TEXAS – August 12, 2010 – Tunnel Vision, Inc. is joining the fight against cancer with the introduction of the “BURST” Sweat GUTR® sweatband. A percentage of the proceeds from the sales of the new yellow, black and white “BURST” sweatband will be donated to cancer research and awareness programs. “We are very excited about joining the fight against cancer with our new…

Bicycling in a world built for CARS!: Hotter N’ Hell Hundred!
by Commute-a-sarus
This past weekend was the Hottern’ Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls Texas. My friend, wife, mother-in law and I went up early on Friday and set up camp. We went to the exhibition and watched the criterium races.
I had the goal to ride a sub five hour century and I ended up with a time of 4:50:38. I am pleased to say that I hung with the lead group (in front of the “Official Pace Group”) for 60 miles. I ran out of water and had to stop off at the Burkburnett rest stop to refuel/ tighten my handlebar…

Expect Garland Road lane detours when Santa Fe Trail bridge is installed
Nancy Visser/Reporter
The Santa Fe Trail pedestrian bridge over Garland Road will be installed this week in two segments — one half on Tuesday night and the second Wednesday. Expect some traffic congestion for lane detours. Here are the details:…

Pedal Pushers: Hotter-N-Hell Hundred Part 2: The Ride
by Roy and Christine
Line up started while it was still dark. For the 100 mile riders, there are three starting line up areas: the Scorchers (Fast Guys); Keepers (have previously completed 100 miles or think they can within a certain time); and Hopefuls (the title says it all). I was to line up with the Keepers as (loudly clearing of the throat) I had previously completed the 100 miles. The Scorchers had two blocks to use as the assembly area as there…

Bicycling Hell Week – Fredericksburg, TX

Rick Ankrum — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:44:18 +0000

Texas Hell Week #19 is slated for 14-21 March 2009 in Fredericksburg TX. This is the granddaddy of all Hell Weeks. Over 300 riders from the corners of the USA come to Hell Week each March to ride in the hills, enjoy balmy spring weather, and soak up Texas culture. There’s an abundance of motels, campgrounds and B&Bs nearby to accommodate you and your pocketbook. New for 2009 are new routes to the south and west, demonstrating that after all these years, there are still some unexplored roads in Hill Country! View the routes here: http://www.hellweek.com/texasroutes.html

Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic – Fredericksburg, TX

Rick Ankrum — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:34:00 +0000

The Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic is hosted by the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club. The tour brings people from all over Texas to enjoy a weekend of riding and friendship in the scenic Hill Country of Central Texas. There are supported rides varying in length and degree of difficulty available each day.

HCBTC Frolic 2008 Foldout Flyer (PDF format)

Hill Country Cycling Weekend for Women – Fredericksburg, TX

Rick Ankrum — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:38:02 +0000

Join your fellow women cyclists and triathletes for a great weekend of cycling, fun and camaraderie. This is strictly a women’s only trip and we encourage beginner cyclists as well as advanced cyclists to participate. This is purely a fun riding event and no one should feel as though they can’t keep up or won’t be ready for the riding. Each day will have a 20 – 60 mile option for those that want a shorter ride and to enjoy the sights and sounds that Fredericksburg has to offer.

website

Fellow cyclists to hold memorial bike ride

Rick Ankrum — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:47:36 +0000

from kvue.com

By SHELTON GREEN, KVUE News

A church and a cycling community are coming together early Sunday morning for a memorial bike ride honoring a slain cyclist.

Michael Argall, 45, a cycling coach, Travis County Sheriff’s employee and Air Force veteran, was killed June 28th on U.S. 290 in Fredericksburg.

The woman who hit him told investigators the sun got in her eyes and she couldn’t see him.

Willow City Loop in the Texas Hill Country

Rick Ankrum — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:17:25 +0000

The Austin American-Statesman

By Pamela LeBlanc
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF

“Next time you head to the Hill Country, bring your bike.

From Llano to Fredericksburg and all points surrounding, miles of rolling roadways are ready to torment your quad muscles.

One of my favorite routes starts and ends in tiny Willow City, northwest of Stonewall. My husband, Chris, and I do the ride each spring, when we participate in the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center Pedal Power Wildflower Ride. The loop, also popular among bluebonnet-peeping motorcyclists, is part of the fundraiser’s 60-mile route.”