{"id":14439,"date":"2012-05-30T22:51:49","date_gmt":"2012-05-31T03:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=14439"},"modified":"2012-05-30T22:51:49","modified_gmt":"2012-05-31T03:51:49","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-may-30th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/05\/30\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-may-30th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 30th"},"content":{"rendered":"

New respect for Big Cedar<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby CajunJamie\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nI am an intermediate rider, usually riding Rowlett Creek up near Dallas. Monday I went with a friend to Big Cedar for the first time and we rode the white, Ranger Trail. I ride a full-rigid cro-moly bike, let me first say. Second, while I am in shape, I did not know the course so I attacked it full-throttle from the start; every climb I attacked with vengeance. What caught me by surprise is by the time I got to around section 9 or 10, there was this LONG climb and half-way I had to dismount and cool down. After 10 minutes I was back on track.<\/p>\n

One thing I learned, you have to know a course and your limitations before you attempt to attack it. I had not eaten much for breakfast, it was 95-degrees and I was…<\/p>\n

Group Ride: On the Trail of Lee Harvey Oswald, June 16th History Tour<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Oak Cliff
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\nOn the Trail of Lee Harvey Oswald history tour bicycle ride on Saturday, June 16th, at 11:30AM starting at Dealey Plaza in Downtown Dallas, and passing the infamous residences of JFK\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s alleged assassin. This was the group ride that launched BFOC in 2008, and is one of our favorites. Our ride will take us over the 1912 Houston Street Viaduct, crossing into North Oak Cliff, and stopping at…<\/p>\n

Bikes Belong launches project for protected bikeways\u00e2\u20ac\u201dGreen Lane Project<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.bikesbelong.org
\nAustin, Chicago, Memphis, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., Announce Plans for Safer, Stress-Free Bicycling<\/p>\n

Bikes Belong Foundation will launch its Green Lane Project, a new project to bring protected bikeways to six U.S. cities, at a kickoff in Chicago on May 31. The initiative (greenlaneproject.org) will work with Austin, Chicago, Memphis, Portland, Ore., San Francisco and Washington, D.C., to support the cities\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 development of world-class bicycling facility networks over the next two years. Top transportation officials from each city, along with Federal Highway Administration leader Victor Mendez, will introduce…<\/p>\n

Bicycle Sport Shop<\/a> \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0@BSS_Austin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0via Twitter<\/strong><\/span>
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\nPedaling to @KGSR’s Blues on the Green or to possibly the last patch of wildflowers for ’12 it’s a great night to ride!<\/p>\n

@CyclingATX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0via Twitter<\/strong><\/span>
\nYesterdays Dirt Remedy Race Series results http:\/\/web.me.com\/urbanchapman\/site\/Results.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Dallas is the worst city for cycling in U.S. The Parks Foundation is trying to raise $100,000 to help fix that.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Robert Wilonsky\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0cityhallblog.dallasnews.com
\nOne week ago today we pointed out that yet again, Dallas is The Absolute Worst City In All Of the United State of America for Bicycling \u00e2\u20ac\u201d huzzah! To which Dallas City Hall responded with a firm we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re-getting-there-swear-y\u00e2\u20ac\u2122all while also insisting that it just seems like it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s taking forever to implement the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan because, well, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153some members of the bike community were advocating for more aggressive implementation and departure from the original plan for a much more…<\/p>\n

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 5\/31- 6\/6\/12<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby elliott\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin on Two Wheels
\nHere\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. As always, if there is an event you know about that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not on our calendar contact us, and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll add your event on and possibly add it to the weekly round up.<\/p>\n

Thursday, May 31
\nDriveway Crit Series
\n5 PM, The Driveway, 8400 Delwau Lane
\nWeekly Thursday night road racing through October that takes place on the closed car-free driving course at the Driveway. Races include Cat 3\/4 women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s and juniors race at 5:00, Cat 3\/4 Race and Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Open at 5:30, Kids Fun Lap at 6:20, Cat 4\/5 Race at 6:25, and Pro\/Cat 1\/2\/3 at 6:55. Races registration Weekly: Men $25, Women $10, College Students $10, Juniors $10. 5PM Junior race is free. Additional races $10 each. Season…<\/p>\n

Traffic Safety Commission to hear Pennsylvania Dr bike lane proposal<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bikedenton
\nWhat: Traffic Safety Commission hears public input on Pennsylvania Drive bike lane proposal
\nWhen: Monday June 4, 2012. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
\nWhere: City Hall Council Chambers at 215 E. McKinney St.
\nLinks: city announcement, supporter Facebook page, original 2009 story<\/p>\n

In October of 2009, Southridge resident Sarah Richey addressed city council and called for bike accommodations on Pennsylvania Dr, citing a need for children to safely ride to the two schools and parks just across Teasley. As you can see in this photo, the street section is quite wide (40′, supposedly). There are no…<\/p>\n

I Bike Richardson \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Bryan Lindsey<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby dickdavid
\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time for another installment of the I Bike Richardson series, where we put a face on Richardson cyclists. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d like to introduce Bryan Lindsey. He took the time to answer a few questions about biking. Enjoy:
\nName:
\nBryan Lindsey
\nHow long have you been riding?
\nI\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been riding a bike as an adult for the last seven years.<\/p>\n

How often do you ride?
\nMy commute is the Holy Trinity of environmental responsibility. I ride my bike to the train station every day, take the train downtown, and then walk to my building. After work, I do it all again in reverse. …<\/p>\n

Winning Campaigns Training in Houston June 8-10, 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Jack Sanford\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0BikeTexas.org
\nDear Texas Cyclists:
\nPlease consider taking a long weekend June 8-10 and coming to Houston for the Winning Campaigns Training put on by the Alliance for Biking and Walking!<\/p>\n

We are working to find teams from local areas all over the state to attend and get some expert training on developing an advocacy plan for the region. The training works best when a group of about 3 people from the same area attend. They will work together with the expert advocates from the Alliance to develop a comprehensive and specific plan to win better biking in their community. …<\/p>\n

Israeli to Bike Across the United States for Cancer Research<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTom Peled’s passion fueled by father’s death from cancer
\nBy: News Staff
\nLance Armstrong has nothing on Tom Peled.
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\nBefore long, Peled, a 24-year-old Israeli, will be a household name in the battle against cancer, after his August 1st Bike For The Fight ride across the United States that will raise money to support cancer research in Israel.<\/p>\n

After arriving on the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153left coast\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, specifically in Los Angeles, Peled will peddle his way across America, all the way to New York, making stops in Memphis, Tennessee, Houston, Texas, Las Vegas, Nevada, Chicago, Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia along the way. …<\/p>\n

Cyclists Supporting Global Health Stop in Washington<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Paul Hackbarth, Missourian Staff Writer | 1 comment
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\nAbout 20 cyclists stopped overnight Wednesday, May 16, in Washington as part of a 3,700-mile ride to raise awareness about global health issues.<\/p>\n

The cyclists were with Ride for World Health, a nonprofit group, and began April 11 in San Diego, Calif., and will end in Bethany Beach, Del., June 3. The cyclists are fourth-year medical students from Ohio, New York, Indiana, Texas and Massachusetts. …<\/p>\n

BIKE DEMO THIS FRIDAY! 6\/1<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nOld Tascosa Cycling Club
\nThe Orbea demo truck will be in the lighthouse parking lot @ PDC this friday 6\/1 from 12pm to dark. They will have all the 2012 road and mountain bikes to demo for free.<\/p>\n

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