Texas Bicycling News July 7th 2017

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Heines added to special honors at the annual Conquer the Coast

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Andy Heines Conquer the Coast bike ride
CORPUS CHRISTI (KIII NEWS) – In September, hundreds of cyclists will gather along the Corpus Christi Bayfront to try and Conquer the Coast. It’s the annual 66-mile ride around Corpus Christi Bay that draws bicyclists from all over the state and across the United States.
This year organizers of the event have announced a change to the annual Donny Kloster Award, which is designed to recognize local members of the cycling community. For the …

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Thursday Morning Cruise

Thursday, Jul 13, 2017, 7:15 AM

Starbucks
7049 S Desert (Outlet Mall) Canutillo, TX

4 Cyclists Went

Meet at 7:15 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 7:30. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Breakfast someplace after the ride. Bob Clark,[masked]

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This weekend’s rides: Liberty Hill! Thunderbird Coffee!

by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com

Saturday looks like a lovely day to ride bikes with your pals up to Liberty Hill, which is a flat route https://www.strava.com/routes/7664897 It is about 60 miles and features some …

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July Heat With Little Breeze Bike Ride

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I selected a longer route for today’s bike ride to make up for missing two days this week. The “SR242 – FM1314” route came up to 48.6 miles, the longest bike ride in July so far. I attempted to leave early but the 10:16 am start was about an hour later than I hoped for. This put in the beginning of the temperature build up for the day. The partly cloudy sky made for a good backdrop and the almost no wind meant moving was required to cool off. Temperatures ranged from 87 at the start to 95 when I finished at 2:21.

To give a flavor of the way it looked today I stopped at the Woodridge Forest Community Center and Pool and took these pictures. (Click on the images to enlarge them)

The map has the street names on it which I plan on updating Google Maps and Openstreets maps. I never can remember the names of all the new streets.

I stopped at the Chevron station on SH 242 and FM 1485 for a quick water and ice refill. It was hot and I lingered in the A/C for a minute or two before going outside and getting back on the bike. Later on FM 1314 I stopped at the Valero station at Sorters Road for a longer break to drink some Gatorade and eat some snack crackers while sitting in the somewhat cool shade. I refilled my water bottle again to get me to the finish of the ride.

For some variety I changed the route through Oakhurst turning off Briar Berry Lane onto Lavone Drive. I don’t think this changes the distance too much but I get to see some different houses.

More hot and dry weather tomorrow (Saturday) and I plan on starting earlier than today.

On Monday I emailed Bellwether about a problem I had with a pair of Endurance Gel bike shorts. The seam holding the gel pad in the shorts was unraveling. I got a quick response that the shorts were covered by the warranty and offering a quick shipment of a replacement pair if I wanted to do a “field destroy” by cutting the shorts in half and sending a picture. I had never done that before but took a pair of scissors and cut them in half. I sent the photo Monday afternoon and the contact at Bellwether said they would ship the shorts out via FedEx Ground and they arrived this afternoon. I am glad I chose Bellwether shorts and they are comfortable too. I bought 5 pair at the beginning of the year to replace older shorts.

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Day Trips: Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Spicewood

By Gerald E. McLeod | www.austinchronicle.com

Popular mountain biking park shouldn’t be overlooked for its swimming and camping

Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area outside of Spicewood has a significant following as a mountain bike playground with almost 10 miles of challenging trails, but it’s also a fun destination for those who enjoy a cool swim and camping under the stars. …

Group biking 4000+ miles for cancer research stops in La Crosse

by Jaymes Langrehr | www.news8000.com


Texas 4000 cyclists riding from Austin to Alaska
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – A group of people biking across the continent for a good cause made a pit stop in La Crosse Wednesday night.
More than 20 cyclists from the “Texas 4000” charity ride visited Gundersen Health System.
Riding from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska, the group will cover more than 4000 miles while …

Could ARR save Bull Creek?

by Bamwa | www.bikemojo.com

Yesterday went for a roll from Spicewood Springs trailhead towards Bull Creek Park. What a seth pool and overgrown mess it was. I usta could make it all the way to Bull Creek proper and back but now it is a jumbled and overgrown mess that stopped me under the first 360 bridge. Giant families and dirty diapers all partying down in the water. I can’t imagine the trash left there afterwards.
I know it’s 4th of July weekend but man. Can’t COA weedwack these trails and send park police out to keep folks from littering? It could be such a nice area with some carekeepers. Looks Like Friends of Bull Creek has disbanded in 2014 after the pres moved away. Maybe the city doesn’t want mtb around there so they aren’t tempted to poach preserve areas? If ARR had that s$$t it would be 110% better. Def needs more than “get the face slappers”. Such …

Honoring first responders who gave all: Texas Brotherhood Ride makes Corsicana stop

By Deanna Kirk | www.corsicanadailysun.com


About a year ago, people lined the streets of downtown, Second Ave., 45th St., Bus. 45, and the overpasses along Highway 45 in honor of Officer Brent Thompson, the Corsicana-grown policeman who gave his life July 7, 2016 in Dallas defending peaceful protesters. As his body was escorted into town by every law enforcement entity in Navarro County, the residents lines the streets with hats removed, hands …

Mission Trail, Lower Valley

Sunday, Jul 9, 2017, 7:15 AM

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

3 Cyclists Went

• Meet: at 7:15 am , Roll out 7:30 am• Distance: +/- 25 miles• Pace:  15 – 17 mph• Comments: Ride parts of Historic Mission Valley Trailthrough Farm and Ranch lands in and around  El Paso’sLower Valley. Rest stop at San Elizario Mission.  Flatterrain.•  PARKING: to the right side and back of Restaurant•  Ride Leader: Jim Weaver,[masked]

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BSS South to Mountain City and Back – 47 Miles

Saturday, Jul 8, 2017, 7:30 AM

bicycle sports shop
517 S. Lamar Blvd Austin, TX

2 Austin Cyclists Went

This route is the standard South Austin Out-and-Back with a few stop lights and mostly flat. We will go to Buda and then just keep going to Mountain City, stop for refueling, then ride back. The ride is no drop and the pace will average 15ish mph so be sure you can maintain that ride pace. Regular bikes welcome, recumbents worshipped. Post-ride far…

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Sharpening skills at City Park! Robyn Leading

Friday, Jul 7, 2017, 6:00 PM

City Park – Emma Long Motorcycle Trails
7548 Oak Shores Dr Austin, TX

7 Mountain Bikers Went

This ride is not suitable for beginners! There is a speed limit to this 5 mile loop, we will be more focused on completing and clearing features rather than going fast. Perfect for those intermediate riders looking to sharpen skills, lots of opportunity here to practice step ups and down ledges! Please click on the link below to see pictures of the…

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Cross country cyclist group stops in east Idaho

By: Carrie Snider | www.eastidahonews.com


IDAHO FALLS — A group of Texas-based cyclists were pleasantly surprised by what they found last week when they crossed into Idaho. Several in the group had never been to the Gem State before and were impressed with east Idaho’s landscape and people.
“Idaho was more beautiful than I expected,” said Sarah Gutberlet. …

Biking to work may be more beneficial for your work day

By Gigi Barnett | kxan.com


AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bikers who commute to work are less stressed when they arrive than co-workers who drive or take mass transit, that is according to a new study recently published by the International Journal of Workplace Health Management.
Researchers at Concordia University in Canada studied 123 people. They filled out a …

Mamma Jamma Training Ride #4 East Side Hills 22, & 34 (48 unsupported) miles

Sunday, Jul 9, 2017, 7:00 AM

LIVESTRONG Foundation
2201 East 6th Street Austin, TX

12 Austin Cyclists Went

Join us for this weekend’s training ride for the Texas Mamma Jamma 2017. With distances of 22 & 34 miles, no one is ever left behind. (There will be a 48 unsupported route for experienced cyclists)  Hills can be expected, especially on the 34 supported and 48 unsupported.We offer routes of various lengths and difficulty to help you train for the T…

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Mamma Jamma Training Ride #5 Leander Meander 7, 21, 32 (45 & 56 unsupport)miles

Saturday, Jul 15, 2017, 7:00 AM

Leander Independent School District
204 W South St Leander, TX

14 Austin Cyclists Went

Join us for this weekend’s training ride with distances of 7, 21, 32 (45 & 56 unsupported) milesWe offer routes of various lengths and difficulty to help you train for the Texas Mamma Jamma held on Sept 23, 2017.Register, join a team or make a donation here: https://www.mammajammaride.org/There will also be a beginner clinic for new riders, fol…

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Mamma Jamma Training Ride #6 – Y to Y and Back 21, 33 (44 unsupported) miles

Sunday, Jul 23, 2017, 7:00 AM

Townlake YMCA
1100 West Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX

10 Austin Cyclists Went

Join us for this weekend’s training ride for the Texas Mamma Jamma 2017. with distances of 21, 33 miles, no one is ever left behind. (There is a 44 unsupported ride for experienced cyclists.)  Map & cue sheets will be availableWe offer routes of various lengths and difficulty to help you train for the Texas Mamma Jamma held on Sept 23, 2017.Regis…

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Mamma Jamma Training Ride #7 Cycling Circle C 20 & 37 miles

Sunday, Jul 30, 2017, 7:00 AM

Dick Nichols District Park
8011 Beckett Rd, Austin, TX 78749 Austin, TX

12 Austin Cyclists Went

Join us for this weekend’s training ride for the Texas Mamma Jamma 2017. with distances of 20 & 37 miles, no one is ever left behind.We offer routes of various lengths and difficulty to help you train for the Texas Mamma Jamma held on Sept 23, 2017.Register, join a team or make a donation here: https://www.mammajammaride.org/If you’ve never been…

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More red bikes – and stations – for Austin B-cycle bike share system

By Pam LeBlanc | www.mystatesman.com


Austin’s bike sharing system continues to expand.
This week, B-cycle Austin is installing three new stations – one at Cesar Chavez Street and Congress Avenue, a second at Sterzing Street and Barton Springs Road, and a third on Henderson Street between Sixth and Ninth streets. …

Registration open for 2017 Chile Pepper Challenge!

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Registration is now open for the 2017 Chile Pepper Challenge, which will be held SUNDAY, OCT. 1. Five ride options are offered: 100, 61, 40, 25 and 10 miles. We will again start and finish at Grace Gardens in the Upper Valley. All entry fees are the same as last year. Here’s the link to the registration site: http://raceadventuresunlimited.com/El-Paso-Bicycle-Clubs-CHILE-PEPPER-CHALLENGE-100-Miles-61-Miles-40-Miles-25-Miles-10-Miles-Note-Multiple-Starts/1740/details Sign up now for your early registration discount! You can also order this year’s jersey as well — this year’s jersey is an all new design. All profits from the Chile Pepper entry fees and clothing sales benefit the Humane Society of El Paso. The Chile Pepper Challenge is hosted by the El Paso Bicycle Club, and is the region’s oldest and biggest cycling event! Route maps and more information about the Chile Pepper are available at https://elpasobicycleclub.com/chile-pepper-challenge/ — Randy Limbird Director, 2017 Chile Pepper Challenge El Paso Bicycle Club

B.I.G. Training Program

Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017, 6:00 PM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

3 Cyclists Went

B.I.G. stands Beginner Intermediate Group. Each week we will meet at 6 p.m. for a short (15-minute) lesson on basics of road cycling, followed by a 12-15 mile in the Upper Valley. BIG program will continue through July, with longer weekend rides also coming up to build stamina.   Starting point is River Run Plaza on Country Club Road (1/3 miles wes…

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