Recap Of Our Black Friday Ride – Number 3
by dickdavid            Bike Friendly Richardson

Today was our 3rd annual Black Friday Ride. Sixteen folks made the choice to avoid the shopping malls and discount stores to do a casual ride around Richardson. It ended up being a great afternoon for riding.

Starting at the Shops at Eastside, the ride was a 10 mile loop around Richardson. The loop included a wide sampling of the many back roads, side streets and multi-purpose trails that Richardson has to offer.

At the end of the ride, several of us enjoyed some tasty food and beverages from…

Area suffering from shortage of competitive cycling events
By Bill Cullins            San Angelo Standard-Times
I receive quite a few emails from people new to the San Angelo area asking about local cycling events.

Unfortunately, they usually have to travel out of town if they’re looking for races or organized cycling tours.

Thus far in 2011, there have been only five small cycling events in San Angelo. Three of those were club time trials organized by the San Angelo Bicycle Association (road TT series, mountain TT series and the Burma Road TT series), with the other two being a six-hour…

Why are bikes being targeted by Congress?
People for Bikes
How in the the world can biking and walking be controversial?

They’re good exercise, fun to do and—as an alternative to driving everywhere—help us save money and the environment. Both biking and walking are increasingly popular for transportation and recreation today, thanks in large part to a recent flowering of federally-funded trails, bikeways and pathways that make getting around on two wheels and two feet safer and more convenient.

But in these antagonistic political times, bikers and walkers are now targets of controversy for some members of Congress. In September, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn proposed stripping all designated federal funding for bike and pedestrian projects from the pending Transportation Bill. After an outpouring of opposition from citizens…

A potential source of riding events and groups can be found at www.meetup.com

Upcoming Meetups (Meetup.com)
Oct 28 6:00 PM
Weekly Road Bike Ride and Run (Brick)
Terry Hershey Park 15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
This is a weekly brick. We will ride between 20-23 miles, and run afterward. The run will be 3/5/12 miles (it’s up to the individual). The ride is a straight shot to Katy’s Fry Rd. on the paved path. There will not be any traffic or red lights to…… MORE

Oct 29 10:00 AM
Weekly Mountain Bike Ride For Beginners@ Memorial Park
Memorial Park N Picnic Ln, Houston, TX 77007
This is for beginners. We will do slow to medium pace through the trails. WHAT TO BRING: Snacks Spare tire or patch kit Pump (not mandatory) Helmet (required) TIME: Please be on time, call me @ 832-665-5960 if you’re going to be late so we can wa…… MORE

Tour Das Hugel … A voyage of transformation, and pain (Part II)
by robdamico        Austin on Two Wheels

This is the second part of Rob D’Amico’s series looking at Tour Das Hugel and his attempt to do the 2011 ride. See here for Part I.  He also is hosting a fundraiser that lets you donate a set amount for each mile he completes, with all proceeds going to local bike nonprofits.

About Me: Part II
I mentioned before that I really wanted to lose a bunch of weight, maybe 15 pounds in two months, to make the hills a bit easier. I kept picturing a backpack with a 15 pound iron weight in it, hoping it would spur the discipline to eat (and…

Energy Corridor Shared-Use Pathways Project
by Aaron Chang            BikeHouston

On Monday, October 31 the Energy Corridor District will be submitting a federal grant application (TIGER III) for their Shared-Use Pathways Project. The Energy Corridor District is contributing local matching funds and will be responsible for future maintenance of the project. BikeHouston and numerous local organizations have written letters of support in favor of this important project.

About the Project
The Energy Corridor Shared-Use Pathways Project encompasses four transportation corridors along SH 6 and Eldridge Parkway. The shared-use pathway is a 13-mile path designated specifically for pedestrians and cyclists. It will connect residential…

Cycling – 101.5 miles! … No! … 101.5 Hilly Miles!
Don Bynum’s Blog

Last Saturday (22 Oct, 2011) Gil Jones and I cycled from my home on the west shore of Lake Buchanan, TX to Junction, TX.  Gil and I cycle to many nice little towns in central Texas.  Junction just happens to also be 101.5 miles away, if one takes the scenic route.  I may mention that 101.5 thing again somewhere. …

Open Mountain Bike Trails in DFW and Weekend Weather.
by Shawn             Texas Mountain Bike Trails
Texas got dumped on last night. I’m not talking about the Rangers game either. (#collapse) Well, maybe I am just a little bit. The Dallas area got hit with their first winter shower of the year last night putting up to a half inch of rain on our trails. The rain is much needed and…

Enchilada Buffet Mountain Bike Trail -Austin Texas
www.singletracks.com
Description: The History of the EB
The idea for the annual Enchilada Buffet Ride started with a simple blog post in 2008 by one Austin Mountain Biker with the extreme urge to ride all the Parks in Austin in one day. The entire post from the Bike Mojo Forum site is below:

It’s been on the backburner for almost 2 years now. Last year we went as far as planning it and it fizzled out. This year I’m setting a day and am going to show up. If I am by myself then so be it. I’ve wanted to attempt this ride for a long time. …

Premier multisport event a victim of poor economy
By Bill Cullins         San Angelo Standard-Times
Striders Duathlon, the oldest run-bike-run event in Texas, has been canceled for 2012 after being a San Angelo classic for 18 years.

The event promotion company, Ironhead Race Productions, cited “a down turned economy and the vast and continuing proliferation of multisport events without regard to impact” as being the reason that continuation of the event was no longer fiscally possible. …

Austin’s Cultural Campus Bike Tour
utvac.org
Sign Up Now For Austin’s Cultural Campus Bike Tour, Co-Hosted by Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop Saturday, November 12, Starts @ 9 am

Explore art, history, the humanities, and science while enjoying a casual bike ride! Co-hosted by Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop and the Austin Cycling Association. This no-drop, co-ed group ride is perfect for cyclists of all levels and riding abilities. Total distance is about 6 miles. On this route, riders will visit museums that are…

6:20pm – Nano Steamer    Corinth Cycling Club
by scottfranklin@gmail.com
When: Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:20pm to Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:20pm  CDT
Where: Corinth City Hall
Event Description: This is a group training ride with no attacks or finish line sprints. The pace will be 18+mph and is a great opportunity to work on paceline and tempo riding skills. The ride departs from Stephens Elementary.

13th edition of Cowboy Days set for Sept. 16-18
By NICKI BRUCE LOGAN Herald Lifestyles Editor
Nothing brings out the cowboy in a Texan like Plainview’s Cowboy Days, so expect the town to be overrun by boots and buckles when the 13th edition is held Sept. 16-18.

…Activities on Saturday, Sept. 17 will begin early with registration for the Plainview Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Hale on Wheels Bike Ride and a 5K run. Gabriel Martinez and Ed Self are in charge of the bike ride, which was hugely popular last year, and Ron Appling is organizing the run. Participants will be on their way between 8:30-8:45 a.m., leaving Amigos and United Supermarket volunteers time to assist on the route. Members of Soroptimist International will man way stations for the bike ride.

New this year will be the Texas Tech University bike team coming to lead off the bike race. …

Rub elbows with heroes at local events
By Bill Cullins     www.gosanangelo.com
Ever wanted to line up next to a cycling or running hero?

No problem — just participate in San Angelo events, and you’ll probably be lined up next to someone who’s been on the podium recently.

Although the larger events put on by out-of-town promoters get the most attention, our local races are the bread-and-butter for San Angelo athletes of all ability levels.

You might be surprised both at how many local events there are and the “race resumes” of some local athletes who participate in those events. …

No Club Ride in October
Austin Ridge Riders
The ARR Board regrets that there will be no Monthly Club Ride in October due to the fact that we are busy coordinating the Volunteer Appreciation Event.

Our next event is the amazing New Belgium Tour de Fat Festival on Saturday October 22nd at Fiesta Gardens. …

Reimers Closed until Sept 17
by Laura Scagno     www.austinridgeriders.com
Message from Travis County Parks Division Manager

Reimers Ranch Park was impacted by the recent wildfires, and fire crews are still fighting small fires in the park. Before Reimers can reopen, park staff need to clear fallen trees and other hazards from the various park trails. Therefore, the park is going to be closed until Saturday, September 17.

November 2011 Club Ride @ Reimers Ranch
Austin Ridge Riders
Saturday, November 12, 2011 – 09:00
November’s Ride will be at beautiful Reimers Ranch. As usual, riders will break into groups according to skill level and pace.  ARR will provide a post ride lunch and beverages.

You do not have to be an ARR member to ride but we’d love to have you sign up. Members are reimbursed entry/gate fees to you are paid back in just two rides. everyone must properly wear a helmet when riding and sign a waiver.

CRAZY WATER TRAIL RUN Oct 8th  Only
Starting at 8am, this two lap technical run will follow the XC course (approx. 5k) featuring barriers, steps, and lots of turns!
$ 20 pre-reg entry,
$ 25 entry fee day of race,
$ 10 entry fee age 12 and under
Cash Prizes for Top 3 Overall Men & Women! Merchandise Prize raffle for all Trail Run registrants.
Same race schedule both Saturday & Sunday

Cyclehaus Tough Cyclocross
Event Location: Fredericksburg
Bryan Fawley
Contact Phone     304-543-6053
Contact Email     bryan_fawley@hotmail.com

Rail Trail/288 bridge designs proposed
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
At last Monday’s public input meeting, Denton Parks and Rec explained a general plan for the Rail Trail/288 bridge and solicited input from the twenty or so attendees. …

Durango Texas: Hoping To Take A Sunset Bike Ride At River Legacy …
by Durango
I also learned today, via a report from Glenn, on the DORBA (Dallas Off Road Bicycle Association) website, that the damage to the mountain bike trail is extensive. Some flooding may need to be pumped out, some areas have been totally …

Cyclists go bright, find function for wheeled pursuit
by San Angelo Standard Times
Ever wondered about those bright-colored, tight-fitting jerseys that cyclists wear? Most of your questions probably revolve around “is this just a fashion statement, or is there an underlying function”?

The short answer is both, although my friend and former training partner Christian Poppeliers would disagree. He’s a confirmed anti-jersey cyclist, and notorious for…

Like Santa, I’m also reviewing 2009 and reflecting on what our community accomplished related to fitness and wellness this past year.

During 2009 I wrote 27 articles related to cycling…

DFW Point-to-Point: Thanks
by Steve A
Lovely Bicycle!, for a different perspective that I’ve often found valuable. I’m a vicarious follower of the “co habitant,” but it was the half finger mittens that made it on to my Christmas list. They beat out the infectious enthusiasm … It gives me hope that Yeti are more than just imaginary, at least in some parts of Texas. He gives me even more amusement and inspiration than I give him. CycleDog, perhaps an agent of Satan, but certainly an inspiration to get the old …