Texas Bicycling News Digest October 5th 2017

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October Business Member Profile: Yellow Bike Project

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Tell us a little about why you’re a bicycle-supporting business and a little about your business, in general.
The Yellow Bike Project is a non-profit community bike shop dedicated to getting more people on bikes in Austin. We have workshop hours for anyone to come and learn how to fix their own bike, we recycle used bikes for sale and donation, we welcome people of all ages to volunteer their time, and in exchange, learn valuable mechanic skills for free. We also teach …

Vidor Police release name of bicyclist killed in collision with car

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VIDOR — Vidor Police have released the name of a bicyclist killed in a collision with a car.
Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll says Wesley Ray Hampshire, 65, of Kountze, was killed in the collision on South Main Street Tuesday night. Carroll says Hampshire’s bicycle didn’t have lights and he wasn’t wearing a reflective vest.

9 AM start: Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Tuesday, Oct 10, 2017, 9:00 AM

Govalle Park
5200 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX

2 Austin Cyclists Went

We’re riding out at 9 AM!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 outbound. We’ll regroup at the top of the hill on the outbound and at the Ab…

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Extreme Bikers Take Over Alamo Plaza for Red Bull Last Stand

By James Courtney | www.sacurrent.com


Fans of bike racing and extreme sports in general will, for the second year in a row, hav e the opportunity to catch a unique spectacle of a race right in downtown San Antonio, at the Alamo no less. (Because nothing screams madcap bike race like a recently crowned World Heritage Site, am I right?)
Red Bull Last Stand attendees will witness qualifying and final rounds of …

Autumn in Bonham brings bicycle enthusiasts to Fannin County

By Allen Rich | www.ntxe-news.com


Bonham — A crisp fall morning greeted bikers gathered in historic downtown Bonham September 30 for the 28th running of the annual Autumn in Bonham Bike Ride.
Randy Bowen fired the starting gun at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning, sending riders off an their choice of seven routes, varying from 8.5 miles to 110 miles.

RIDE SCHEDULE – October 2017

Georgetown Cyclopaths

Saturday 10/7/2017 9:00 AM Union State Bank in Florence 34 miles F2 43 miles F3
Sunday 10/8/2017 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B65 43 miles B50

Saturday 10/14/2017 9:00 AM Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg 32 miles WA11 46 miles WA12
Sunday 10/15/2017 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 31 miles B18 38 miles B69

Saturday 10/21/2017 9:00 AM Sun City Tennis Courts 40 miles SS3
Sunday 10/22/2017 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 33 miles B27 40 miles B3

Saturday 10/28/2017 9:00 AM Georgetown Rentsch Brewery 42 miles GT1
Sunday 10/29/2017 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 33 miles B27 40 miles B3

Upcoming Rides

San Antonio Wheelmen | www.sawheelmen.com

Oct 14, 2017 8:00am – 11:00am08:00 – 11:00 Scheduled Ride kendalia SAW
Oct 15, 2017 8:00am – 11:00am08:00 – 11:00 Scheduled Ride eastcentral SAW

UPDATED Mansfield Trail Connection to City Spine Trail project

www.texasbids.net

Prebid:10/12/17 2:00 PM
Solicitation Title: UPDATED Mansfield Trail Connection to City Spine Trail project
Owner Solic Number: 2017-23-01-03 Status: bidding Report: 7970494
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Mansfield
Scope: Preparation of all site work, earthwork, trail and parking paving, lighting and complete clean-up and restoration of areas affected by construction.
Notes: A non-mandatory Pre-bid Conference will be held on 10/12/17 at 2:00 pm at the Mansfield City Hall 1200 East Broad Street Mansfield Texas 76063.Questions should be emailed to: James Fish, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department, …

Vintage Mountain Bike Racing

Johnny Guzman | bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com


Mountain bikes have been around since the late 70’s and mass produced since the mid 80’s. Therefore, it’s fair to say that some of those early mountain bikes can now be considered classics. Lately, people are reminiscing about all things 90’s. Even mom jeans tried to make a short lived comeback. What’s next, acid washed jeans, neon and the like? One cool trend that I have been noticing, at least in the world of mountain biking, is an appreciation for old school …

Upcoming Rides

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OAS Long, 10/7, 8am, 105 miles – North!
OAS long for 10/7 goes North to Gunter. Then we’ll do a 40 mile loop out to Collinsville and back to Gunter (rest stops in Gunter at 29 and 68 miles). Route back to the barn through Weston. Overall rolling average will be in the 19-19.5 range, but the Gunter-Gunter loop will likely be a bit spicier.

Novice Ride 10.07.2017 @ 8:00 am

DB Rec 10-7-17, 8am 65 miles to Weston/Celina
We’ll be heading north to ride the rural roads out to Weston and Celina. Please note, PBA October-March rides start at 8am.

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Trials and Tribulations Ended Bicycle Ride

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Today’s bike ride went on the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route for a total of 34.5 miles. I left at 10:35 AM and finished at 1:04 PM.

Motivating me during the ride was the anticipated arrival of my replacement phone from Google. It has been almost a month since contacted them and got an RMA for my Nexus 6P. After many trial and tribulations the replacement Pixel XL shipped on Tuesday and was scheduled to be delivered today. According to the carrier it could be delivered as late as 8 PM tonight but while I was biking they delivered it. My wife put it on the kitchen counter to await my return although she told me she thought about hiding it but then changed her mind due to all of the trouble I had getting it here. Bless her!!!

While bicycling through Tavola rather than take the usual circle back to Roman Forest Blvd. I decided to follow the new streets west of the community center and pool. I though the streets would end not too far past there but was surprised to see how far they went back almost to the railroad tracks. I saw a lonely model home in a new section and some workers getting a foundation ready for another house. I rode past a pond with trails and pretty landscaping. I thought about taking a picture but didn’t. Finishing exploring I rode back to the loop I normally ride and then Roman Forest Blvd.

Bicycling what I call fall weather was pleasant. The temperature at the start was 83 (75% humidity) and 85 (61% humidity) at the finish. A partly cloudy sky with patches of blue kept the sun from warming me too much though I did perspire. Wind was from the east at 8 mph.

Bicycling south from Roman Forest Blvd. the wind helped me keep a steady pace at 18 to 20 mph and hasten my return home. No rest stop today in order to not add to the time I was gone plus with the pleasant weather I didn’t need any additional water. I was early enough to miss any school traffic.

Year to date I am at 6,200 miles, 117 miles for October. I would like to be at 6,800 miles by the end of the month. Hopefully the weather cooperates.

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Strava Bicycle Ride Summary

Texas Bicycling News Digest October 4th 2017

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Fourth annual Park to Port bike ride is this Saturday

By Rebecca Hazen | www.chron.com


Hermann Park’s fourth annual Park to Port 20-mile round-trip bike ride will be this Saturday, Oct. 7.
The event was originally created in 2014 as a part of Hermann Park’s centennial campaign.
“2014 also happened to be the Port of Houston’s centennial year and the Houston Parks Board were in the early phases of building out the Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative, so it was a perfect time for us all to come together to plan an event that celebrated the Park, the Bayou Greenway trails and the Port,” said Hermann Park Conservatory President Doreen Stoller. “It …

Bicyclist without lights or reflective vest struck and killed in Vidor

by Peter Eliopoulos | kfdm.com


Vidor — A 65-year-old man riding a bicycle with no lights and no reflective vest was struck and killed by a driver at about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday on South FM 105 near the Masonic Lodge in Vidor, according to information Police Chief Rod Carroll provided to KFDM reporter Peter Eliopoulos in a live report at 10 p.m..
A new ordinance took effect October 1 in Vidor making it a violation to ride a …

E15142 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trial

www.texasbids.net

Bid Date & Time: 10/25/17 2:00 PM Prebid: 10/17/17 9:30 AM
Solicitation Title: E15142 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trial
Owner Solic Number: E15142 Status: bidding Report: 8097347
Country : United States State: TX County: Nueces Location: Corpus Christ
Scope: Construction of 3200 LF of asphalt trail; nstall a total of 4 timber kiosks with concrete pad; install new trail guide signs along new trail;
Notes: Previous price paid: $310000.00. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on October 17, 2017 Tuesday at 9:30 AM at City Hall Building, Third Floor,Parks and Recreation Smart Board Conference Room, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.
This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.This solicitation has some or all federal funding, additional requirements may apply. …

MTB Race at Flat Rock Ranch this Sunday!!

MoustacheRide | www.bikemojo.com

Wanted to invite you all out to an upcoming race this weekend the 7th and 8th of October!
Categories for all age groups and skill levels. All inclusive race entry includes parking and entry to the ranch! Sponsored by CHUMBA USA and Karbach Brewing, racing, beer and food!
Trail marathon run on Saturday and/or an MTB XC race on Sunday. Categories for MTB or …

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Dry Fall Weather Bike Ride

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It rained most of yesterday so no bike ride but the weather today was much better. I left home at 10;41 AM riding the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route. The temperature was 81 (79% humidity) with mostly cloudy sky and an east wind at 10 mph. My goal was to ride at least 32 miles and I succeeded coming in at 33.6 miles.

Nothing unusual on today’s ride and the replacement tube in the rear tire from Monday’s flat is holding pressure perfectly. I am thinking the piece of glass that caused the flat made a very slow leak before the tire went flat. I saw a couple of other bikers and when I rode past the church on Fairlake Drive three cars with bike racks were parked there. The owners must have been riding east of FM 2100.

A quick stop at the Huffman Chevron for ice and water was the only break today. After that I was back on the bike headed back to Kingwood to finish the ride. I pushed the stop button on the Elemnt computer at 1:11 PM. During the ride I found that the latest update to the Elemnt added the lap notification back. I missed it. The temperature at the finish was 85 with 74% humidity. The daily high will probably not get into the 90’s any more this year unless there is a heat wave.

More good weather on Thursday and I plan on riding.

Strava Ride Summary (click on the image to got to Strava.com)

Strava Bicycle Ride Summary