Texas Bicycling News Digest March 12th 2018

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UPCOMING RIDES

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River View
Sat, March 17, 2018 9:00 AM Rio Vista, Tx
Marvelous Massey
Sun, March 18, 2018 8:00 AM Crowley High School, 1005 W Main Street, Crowley Texas
Palo Pinto Pajama Party – Spring Edition
Sat, March 24, 2018 9:00 AM 350 Briarwood Ln, Annetta, TX 76008
Alvarado Adventure
Sat, March 31, 2018 9:00 AM Alvarado High School, Alvarado, Tx
Bardwell or Bust
Sun, April 01, 2018 9:00 AM Venus, Tx
LBJ Grasslands
Sat, April 07, 2018 8:00 AM 400 N Miller St, Decatur, TX
Ride Across Johnson County
Sun, April 08, 2018 8:00 AM Commerce St, Burleson, Tx ( RR Tracks )

Bayou Greenway Day

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Saturday, March 24
Tidwell Park along Halls Bayou Greenway
Get to know your bayou at Bayou Greenway Day, a FREE outdoor festival with games, music, giveaways and more. Experience the beauty of the Bayou Greenways while enjoying free activities, hosted by Houston Parks Board and other community organizations. …

Cyclist proves power of positive mindset

By L.V. Salinas | www.panews.com


Anything is possible with the right mindset.

Ask Sven Marx, a 50-year-old man who has had two life-threatening illnesses that have physically impaired him for life. Yet, Marx is a man who continues to not be defined by his limits; but instead, pushes them and finds new possibilities within his reach.

Marx has ridden his bicycle from Germany to Estonia, from Russia to Japan and from Los Angeles to Texas on his worldwide tour to …

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Replacing The Fabric Bike Ride

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While I waited for the temperature to get above 60 I worked outside replacing the fabric on our patio cover. That took about 45 minutes and the temperature was above 60 so I got ready to ride the “Kingwood – New Caney – Oakhurst” route. I chose this route because of the late start (1:30 pm) and the shorter distance: 30.18 miles actual ride distance. This improves March to 325.1 miles, leaving 259.9 miles to reach my goal for the month.

Weather: start 64 (48% humidity), finish 67 (44% humidity), partly cloudy, wind NW 8 mph, gusts 17 mph.

With the chilly weather I bundled up for the bike ride: shorts, leg warmers, thermal long sleeve jersey, short sleeve jersey, windbreaker jacket, and full finger gloves. I needed every one of those biking to the north into the wind. At the u-turn under I-69/US59 by Caney Creek I felt the difference of the same wind but as a tailwind. I picked up my speed and no longer was my attention on pedaling hard into the wind. My average speed improved topping out at 14.9 mph until I started back into Kingwood through Kings Manor.

One cyclist was out braving the wind chill in Woodridge Forest. I suspect he was heading home while I was around 5 miles into the bike ride.

The two school districts I ride through are on spring break this week so no traffic near the schools I pass. I finished the bike ride at 3:37 pm.

Slightly warmer tomorrow (Tuesday) according to the forecast. Maybe I can lighten up the riding wardrobe.

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Pedal Through the Pines

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Bastrop (& Smithville), Texas
March 10, 2018
Inaccuweather.com had rain forecast from 11 p.m. Friday night to about 11 a.m. Saturday. Thankfully, all we had was an overcast sky.

Richardson – Saturday AM Road Ride

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We have different options for different riders – please select the ride that is appropriate for your skill level.
Route Start Time Distance Avg. Speed Directions
Pro (No Leader) 8:00am (seasonal) 61 miles 20+ mph Map
Tour de Allen (Leader Assisted) 8:10am (DST only) 36 miles 18+ mph Map
Tour de Plano (No Leader) 8:11am (DST only) 29 miles 16+ mph Map
Pro (No Leader) 9:00am (seasonal) 60 miles 23+ mph Map
Tour de Allen (No Leader) 9:05 AM 36 miles 19+ mph Map
Tour de Allen (Leader Assisted) 9:05 AM 36 miles 19+ mph Map
Tour de Allen (Leader Assisted) 9:10 AM 40 miles 18+ mph Map
Tour de Plano (Leader Assisted) 9:11 AM 29 miles 16+ mph Map
Tour de Richardson (Leader Assisted)
5 min. Starbucks stop at Renner Rd. & Northstar. 9:12 AM 20 miles 16+ mph Map
Tour de Donut (Leader Assisted)
5 min. Starbucks stop at Renner Rd. & Northstar. 9:14 AM 20 miles 14+ mph Map
Tour de Beginner (Leader Assisted)
5 min. mid-ride stop. No trailers. No rain, 45°+ only. No drop! …

Saturday Upper Valley Vuelta Group B

Saturday, Mar 17, 2018, 8:45 AM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

6 Cyclists Went

• Distance:  25-30 miles• Roll Out: 9:00 am• Pace: 14-17 mph• Details:    This ride will take you through the upper valley winding around most likely stopping at the Anthony Country Club for a short rest break.  Use the restroom, get a coffee, fill up your water bottles.  We will return to start via a slightly different route.•  This is a weekl…

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How GPS technology can track your stolen bike

Jane Sandwood

Tips to Protect Your Bike from Theft

Bike thievery is rampant in Texas. In 2015, a bicycle theft ring, valuing the total amount of stolen bikes at nearly $60,000 before the thieves were caught. After buying a top-quality bike, you will want to protect your bike from getting stolen so that you can hit some of the best mountain bike trails in Texas. But with Austin Texas being one of the top 10 cities for bike theft in the US, you will need to take necessary precautions to keep your bike secure.

While purchasing a strong lock is a particular precaution that every bike owner should take, it is equally as important to recognize other means of theft deterrence. Furthermore, you should have a strategy in place to track down your bike if it has indeed been stolen. By being proactive about your bike’s security, you can effectively protect your bike from criminals so that you can enjoy all of the trails and lovely bike paths in Texas.

Tracking Your Bike with GPS

One of the most interesting technologies to help prevent bike theft is to track your bike with GPS devices. In using GPS technologies, you have three tracking options to choose from, including: RFID radio tags, invisible GPS devices, and visible GPS devices. The most efficient of these three are invisible GPS devices, which bar criminals from being able to see the device on your bike and therefore providing optimal security.

Most GPS tracking technologies for bikes are easy to install and do not weight a significant amount, so you can still achieve the same speed while cycling. If your bike is indeed stolen, having a GPS tracking system will allow you to immediately locate your bike from your mobile device. In the end, using this type of tracking technology can save you both time and money—especially if you are hoping to protect an expensive bike.

How to Deter Thieves

In addition to purchasing a GPS tracking device, there are other precautions you can take to deter thieves. One tip is to pay more attention to the way that you store your bike when you are not using it. Even if you are only running into a store, you should always lock your bike to an immovable object like a street bench or a bike rack.

Another tip is to try to leave your bike in different places every day. If you do not have the luxury of locking your bike in a garage or shed while you are at home or in work, try to periodically change the location of its storage. This will help deter criminals from noticing that your bike is in a certain place everyday, which gives them an incentive to follow your routine and steal your bike when you are most vulnerable.

By tracking your bike with GPS technology and deterring criminals in every way that you can, you can keep your bike safe so that you can always take it out on the trails or for a joyride without having to worry about is getting stolen.

Bicyclist dies in Grand Prairie after crashing into pickup

Dana Branham | www.dallasnews.com

A woman died Saturday in Grand Prairie after she rode a bicycle into an intersection against a red light and was hit by a pickup, police said.

Mayra Ruiz, 24, of Garland was riding west on Hill Street about 6:15 p.m. Saturday when she picked up speed going downhill and was unable to stop. …

GPoTX Kicks Off at BCRCX

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True cyclo-cross conditions greated riders on opening weekend of the GPoTX series in Houston. Colin Bromely, PHENOM, successfully navigates the muddy conditions on day 2 of BCRCX.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest March 10th 2018

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Beilue: City woman, 71, has 3,000 biking miles in front of her

Jon Mark Beilue | amarillo.com


Ann Wallace left Friday for California where she will be likely the only woman among nine sweaty men for the next eight weeks. Perhaps an explanation is needed.

Wallace will be on her touring bike as will the others. They will depart on Monday from San Diego and head east. And keep heading east all the way to St. Augustine, Florida, some 3,160 miles in all. …

Bid on Mcallen-Hidalgo Bridge Bicycle Parking Project in McAllen–Hidalgo Bridge

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Owner Solic Number: 03-18-C14-362 Status: bidding Report: 8482749
Country : United States State: TX County: Hidalgo
Location: McAllen–Hidalgo Bridge
Scope: Bicycle parking.
Notes: Requests for clarification are due Monday, March 19, 2018 5:00 PM.
Plans: From Owner. See outside link.
Outside Link:
https://mcallen.procureware.com/Bids?Id=fc749842-0db2-4ff5-9594-9a5f170970f1
Owner Type: Public

RIDE THE CAR-FREE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL–STILL EARLIER!

Saturday, Mar 17, 2018, 8:30 AM

Don’s Automotive Repair
1636 S 1st St Austin, TX

8 Austin Cyclists Went

OK, we are going to ride the very mellow car-free Walnut Creek trail. We leave from Don’s Automotive on South First, meet8:15, WHEELS DOWN 8:30 Five miles to the trail head, trail is about 10-15 miles out. (??) So about 32 miles total. BUT, you can fall in at the Govalle Park parking lot on Bolm Rd. alternatively. Please RSVP with comment posted if…

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