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Texbiker.net covers the news, events and resources for those interested in Texas bicycling.

My bicycling passion was rekindled in 1979 with a Huffy bicycle from Woolco. From early rides around my neighborhood my enthusiasm grew to tackle my unsupported first century. From there I discovered organized rides all over Texas, races and mountain bikes. Many bikes and miles later the enthusiasm is still there.

Thanks to my late wife, Hazel Marie, for her support over the many years, miles and rides.

My primary bike is the Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS below. My titanium bike is the Lynskey Helix titanium. My newest bike is a Canyon Endurace CF 7 Rival eTap.

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More Intervals, Higher Top Speed Indoor Bike Workout

Texbiker.net Posted on February 2, 2018 by Rick AnkrumFebruary 2, 2018

As predicted the weather was too chilly for me to bike ride outdoors so the Cycleops Fluid Trainer was pressed into service. The Blue Norcross AL bike has been resting in the trainer since it arrived several weeks ago waiting for those days when I don’t go outside. It got up to 58 degrees during the hour and 4 minutes I worked out, below my 60 degree threshold.

With a day off I decided to do intervals again. This time I changed the gearing and number of intervals. Before I did 7 intervals, today it went to 8. Previously the top gear was 36 x 14 but today I changed to 46 x 15. This increased the top speed to 25 mph when I did 103 RPM or more. I recovered for the rest of the mile I started the interval on. Thanks to the Pandora Electro Cardio Workout music it wasn’t too boring and gasping for air after hitting 25+ mph took my mind away from the effort. The workout summary below shows the interval peaks. Interesting max watts number.

I think Strava has started keeping track of my indoor workouts and not adding the mileage to the bike I use.

Probably I will be indoors again on Saturday with rain likely most of the day.

SportTracks Workout Summary

Indoor Bike Workout

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Texas Bicycling News Digest February 1st 2018

Texbiker.net Posted on February 1, 2018 by Rick AnkrumFebruary 1, 2018

Austin considers ‘dockless’ bike share pilot program

By Chris Davis | kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council will consider a resolution Thursday to start a pilot program for dockless bike shares, which rely on GPS, automatic locks, and apps to connect riders with short-term bike rentals.

The Austin Transportation Department is proposing the pilot, which would potentially …


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Austin Cycling Meetup

Austin, TX
3,503 Austin Cyclists

Welcome to Austin Cycling Meetup, your friendly neighborhood “low key” recreational cycling group!Austin Cycling Meetup group is not a hard core anything. We’re a little bit …

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ARR Club Ride – McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Saturday, Feb 17, 2018, 9:00 AM

McKinney Roughs Nature Park
1884 Hwy 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Austin, TX

21 Mountain Bikers Went

Join us for this for this awesome event! This will be the first monthly group ride of 2018 on the newly marked trails. While this event has no registration fee, McKinney Roughs Nature Park has a $5 entrance fee. Would you be willing to lead or sweep a ride group? WE ALWAYS NEED RIDE LEADERS! Here is a link to download the trail map! https://www.lcr…

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Austin Cycling Meetup

Austin, TX
3,503 Austin Cyclists

Welcome to Austin Cycling Meetup, your friendly neighborhood “low key” recreational cycling group!Austin Cycling Meetup group is not a hard core anything. We’re a little bit …

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CyclingSwami.com KISS beginner ride.. Keep it Simple & Steady

Saturday, Feb 3, 2018, 9:00 AM

Performance Bike
4040 South Lamar Blvd, 78704 Austin, TX

1 Austin Cyclists Went

MEET at 9:00Am WHEELS ROLL at 9:15 SHARP. Please get there in time to get ready. Dust off that bike and grab your riding gear. We are back outside and resetting those miles for early season rides. This is a no DROP ride. We will regroup a few times. Novice & Intermediate Group levels. Nov 14-15 AVG, Int 16-18 AVG. Please know we love having new peo…

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More Bike Share Companies Work to Appease City

BY ALEX MACON | www.dmagazine.com


Mobike is trying to call a truce with the other companies in Dallas, as the city continues to take a tougher stance on dockless bikes.

Mobike is the latest bike share company in Dallas to promise changes after public weeping and gnashing of teeth over cluttered trails and obstructed sidewalks prompted the city to adopt a more hands-on approach toward the spread of dockless bicycles.

First of all, the Beijing-based Mobike says it will cap its fleet in Dallas at 3,000 bikes until Dallas creates “guidelines,” the company …


What we’re watching today at City Council: Border wall, bikes and pools

www.statesman.com

The Austin City Council is expected to discuss opposition to the border wall, the salary for the new city manager and a long-term plan for city pools during today’s meeting.

The council, holding its first regular meeting in six weeks after a long holiday break, has a packed agenda that also includes expanding rentable bike options — both by pumping more money into …


RIDE CANCELLED 10 AM start: Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018, 10:00 AM

Govalle Park
5200 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX

1 Austin Cyclists Went

RIDE CANCELLED. The weather forecast looks lousy.We’re riding out at 10 AM for the winter. A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailhead at Govalle Park to the Abrupt End and return. Round trip is about 20 miles. The trail is paved for the entire distance, with a 1/2 mile hill on the outboun…

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The Deuce (DB2): * Delayed 9 am Start* Deja Vu Rowlett! (48 miles) 2/3/18

avietor | www.planobicycle.org

DB2 will leave at 9 am to avoid the worst of the expected wind chill as we try to get some warmer temps for our ride and will follow this relatively short 48-mile ROUTE as we ride into the forecasted strong and gusty SSE winds.

We will have one rest stop at mile 24.

This is a DROP RIDE so have a …

DB Lite 2/3 – 8:00 a.m. Start 52.6 miles Southwest

phoward429 | www.planobicycle.org

As of Thursday evening, the Saturday weather forecast calls for cold, overcast, and windy. Great day for a bike ride aye?

Anyway, we’ll see if the forecast improves. Check for yourself right HERE. Since there is only a 3 degree difference between 8-9, plan on an 8 a.m. start to hopefully outrun a little of the wind.

Here is the ROUTE. …

Step-Up Ride for Sat, Feb 3rd: DELAYED 9:00 AM Start

jtotaro | www.planobicycle.org

At this writing (Thursday, 2 PM, Feb 1st) the weather for Saturday for the riding area is low 40s, no chance of rain; winds from SSE 11-15 mph. I’m setting the start time to match with wind chills better than 35 degrees, which is 9:00 AM. As always check the PBA Facebook page or the Step-Up page on the PBA Ride Forums webpage on Saturday morning for possible further delay or cancellations of the ride should actual weather be much different than the current prediction. Any additional delay or cancellation notice will be posted by 7 AM Saturday morning. If you don’t see any …


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Not too late for a little #tbt #critsarecoming #6moreweeks #drivewaylife 📷by michaeljphoto @… https://t.co/4BXUgQ1tLO

— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) February 2, 2018

Yep @Spin_ATX did a soft launch with st eds last week. 150 bikes. pic.twitter.com/P5GrspyDsG

— Nick Vetsch (@nick_vetsch) February 2, 2018

Austin City Council approves pilot program to test dockless bicycles https://t.co/5LMp0buWYI pic.twitter.com/pgnbg47lnk

— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) February 2, 2018

BikeDFW is excited to share that we have a new Board Member and Vice President!! Please join us in welcoming Ashly Fields to the organization!! pic.twitter.com/sjwLaTHKfl

— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) February 1, 2018

EP Cyclists Weekend Ride Information

Friday: Meet Hospital Parking Lot 8:00 – Bagel Route
Leaders: Bagelteers… https://t.co/81GjETPFqd

— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) February 1, 2018

Bye, bye South Mopac shoulder and bicycle riding 🙈🙈🙈. Hope there will be a shoulder on new built stretch of highway? @austinmobility @bikeaustin pic.twitter.com/5OMBHrLPb4

— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 1, 2018

Bicycle repair station spotted at Sabine Park next to @HoustonBCycle station. Hoping we can have more along other bike trails. pic.twitter.com/TUsuK2CuYf

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 1, 2018

It's close to hitting 80 degrees out here people!! Does this mean it's Spring in San Antonio? I'm new here so I can't really figure out whats happening… Either way..I'm riding my bike later. Here's why you should get on two wheels and get moving… #bcyclesatx #texasweather pic.twitter.com/fWV8qNc2hr

— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) February 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/959187069049458693

Houstonians, we look forward to seeing you on the trails for #TourDeHou and kicking off spring with wellness outdoors! #sunandskiCares https://t.co/P4bbswA26S

— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) February 1, 2018

Join us on Sunday morning for our Bear Moon Bakery Ride: https://t.co/WLy8l5c2k4 pic.twitter.com/AjFUn1VAMq

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/AndarooWillis/status/959087420561014784

Co-Director Evan tells what he likes best about working at OBP #meditativestate https://t.co/grZzkvvj36

— Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) February 1, 2018

Our February newsletter: https://t.co/HjlrXtiyaP pic.twitter.com/qJpIIMOOOn

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 1, 2018

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Pfun Biking – Pflugerville, TX Senior Activity Membership required to attend. For more details, visit https://t.co/tOMSCZMNpQ Pflugerville trails on a bike!…
For Information Click Here: /for-visitors/event-calendar?item=9279

Explore Pfluger… https://t.co/cUXu3QaWS0

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 2, 2018

New Event TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM – Richardson, TX TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM at Richardson, TXhttps://t.co/1M0eppJr87https://t.co/huzwjeSsYZ

 Category Distance Start Fee Prizes Field Limit
A RACE- P-1-2-3 60 minutes 7:10 PM $20 CASH AND MERCHANDISE 75… https://t.co/LwfAD9BjcP

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 2, 2018

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Texas Bicycling News Digest January 31st 2018

Texbiker.net Posted on January 31, 2018 by Rick AnkrumJanuary 31, 2018

Argon 18 announces three new US regional sales agencies

by BRAIN Staff | www.bicycleretailer.com

MONTREAL (BRAIN) — Argon 18 has signed new independent sales agencies in the Midwest, Rocky Mountains and Texas regions.

DJW Sport will service the brand’s retailers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas regions, while Multisport Arsenal will manage the Midwest and SportDeb will service the brand’s retailers in Colorado and Utah. …


Police respond to fatal bicycle crash in north Houston

By Megan Kennedy | www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – One person is dead after a Toyota Tundra and a bicycle were involved in a crash Wednesday.

The crash happened around 4 p.m. near the area of the North Freeway at Aldine Bender.

Police are responding to the scene.


3 wheel bike stolen from 90-year-old Abilene ‘Granddaddy’

By: Erica Garner | www.bigcountryhomepage.com


ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – 90-year-old Ross Blasingame is in good spirits considering his only means of transportation was stolen from the porch of his north Abilene home Monday night.

Blasingame, known locally as ‘Granddaddy’, has been riding the red 3 speed, 3 wheel Summit bicycle for 3 years after losing his ability to drive due to poor sight. …


Leon Creek — Intermediate Speed (Mountain Bike)

Saturday, Feb 17, 2018, 9:30 AM

4 Bikers & Hikers Went

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Video: Road Dieting workshop aims to address local roadway concerns

By Mike Makie| www.newschannel10.com

AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) – A workshop focused on transportation is being held in the effort to better address the condition of roadways in and around Amarillo.

With the revitalization of downtown Amarillo and many other areas, road safety for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians is top priority. …


Plans for international bike share program in Juarez and El Paso underway

By: Jamie Warren | www.kvia.com


El Paso, Texas – An international bike share program could be coming to the borderland in the near future.

Michael Medina, the executive director of the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization, said the project would allow residents, either in El Paso or Juarez, to rent a bike and take it across the border. …


Come ride and experience parts of the Historic Mission Trail and Lower Valley

Sunday, Feb 4, 2018, 8:45 AM

Cotton Eyed Joe’s Restaurant
1591 N FM 1110 Rd Clint, TX

6 Cyclists Went

• Meet: at 8:45 am , Roll out 9:00 am • Distance: +/- 25 miles • Pace: 15 – 17 mph • Comments: Ride parts of Historic Mission Valley Trail through Farm and Ranch lands in and around El Paso’s Lower Valley. Rest stop at San Elizario Mission. Flat terrain. • PARKING: to the right side and back of Restaurant • Ride Leader: Jim Weaver,[masked]

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter

I guess the one bad thing about being the only girl on the A ride is that you get "the look" when you cut the route short.

I'm a disappointment to the Windsor and Matrix riding teams. 😔

— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) February 1, 2018

Another bicycle fatality in Houston. Sad to hear this. RIP https://t.co/KiMCxN3ME6

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 1, 2018

FrankenBike Bell County # 3 is this Sunday in Nolanville, TX! https://t.co/tBIoYHcDCj@indybrewing @RutaMayaCoffee @BikeTexas

— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) February 1, 2018

Austin exploring new ride-sharing territory: dockless bikes https://t.co/7nBuSZqTA7 pic.twitter.com/hGS984XKCJ

— Austin Statesman (@statesman) January 31, 2018

1st ride in about 3 months and I flatted 1 mile from home. I developed #tinnitus (nonstop ringing in ears) about 4 weeks ago and just having it masked by the sound of the wind directly in my ears and the sound of the pawls clicking inside the cassette body was very therapeutic. pic.twitter.com/u9mEcSOvMh

— Chad Smith (@chadsmith71) January 31, 2018

https://twitter.com/ChrisDavis_News/status/958771789450096640

Let's hope for better riding weather in February! Meet us in New Berlin on Saturday. https://t.co/DNLLFLCnGx pic.twitter.com/e8te20fDxM

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) January 31, 2018

When your kids LOVE the event so much they keep the numbers on since September, that’s a great… https://t.co/YPu5ggLEna

— markpurnell (@ispeakforyou) January 31, 2018

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Oh How I Love 72 Degrees Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on January 31, 2018 by Rick AnkrumJanuary 31, 2018

Warmer weather today exceeding the forecast actually with 71 degrees at the start of the bike ride (12:19 pm) “jumping” to 72 by the time I finished at 2:57 pm. The lunar eclipse might have set the stage for the warmer riding weather. Ha Ha. I downsized my wardrobe to shorts, long sleeve jersey (not a thermal one), wind breaker jacket and regular gloves.

Riding north on the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route the strong wind (from the south at 9 mph with 18 mph gusts) pushed to Tavola. I knew the ride back to the south would be tough from the times when the route pointed back south before the turn around at Tavola. It lived up to it billing.

I should have geared down for the ride south but I stayed in the same gear combination (39 x 13) biking back to the south grinding out the rpm’s. Watching the power on the Elemnt I saw my speed go down and the watts go up, frequently in the 200 to 300 range.

My goal for January was 300 miles but I fell short coming in at 212 road miles. I rode the indoor trainer 138 miles for a total of 350 miles. The weather was not kind to my outdoor riding but I bought a Cycleops Fluid Trainer to replace the 18 year old Cycleops Wind Trainer. The fluid trainer is much quieter and makes for a good workout.

Weather forecast for Thursday calls for 75 degrees but I will not be able to take advantage of it. Friday is back to the cold so more indoor riding.

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SportTracks Bicycling Goals to Date

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