Texas Bicycling News June 6th 2017

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RTA installing bike stands, stations across town

By Veronica Flores | www.kristv.com


If you’ve noticed odd semi-circles popping up at bus stops, you’re not the only one.
Those red things are bike stands, and the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority has been installing them at various locations in their service area.
In addition, the RTA has installed air stations at high-traffic stations, …

UT bike riders visit Aggieland for cancer ride

By Clay Falls | www.kbtx.com

BRYAN, Tex. (KBTX) – A group of Longhorns had a quick visit to Aggieland, but it’s for a very good cause.
21 bicycle riders from the University of Texas came through Bryan and College Station for the Texas 4000.
The local Texas Exes Chapter hosted the riders overnight and at The Kettle in Bryan Tuesday morning for breakfast.
They are riding from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska over 70 days to …

Texas 4000 riders on the journey to fight cancer

By John Elizondo | www.kxxv.com


WACO, TX (KXXV) – Riding with a purpose. That’s why Texas senior Lauren Nix and her 24 teammates chose to strap up on their bikes and ride this summer.
“Our ride is hard but it is absolutely nothing comparable to the battle people face everyday,” Texas 4000 rider Lauren Nix said.
A battle Nix saw first hand with her step-father Rick.
“He was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer when I was a …

8 AM start: Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017, 8:00 AM

Govalle Park
5200 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX

2 Austin Cyclists Went

We’re riding out at 8 AM for summer coolness.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 ou…

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My 24hrs in the Canyon Race Experience – Palo Duro Canyon, Texas.

by dcescott | www.reddit.com

TL;DR: I had a GREAT time.
I was involved in the road race and some of my friends were involved in the single track course. There was a lot going on at the same time! My legs are recovering just fine. My lungs, however are taking their time. The 100% humidity and racing in cold wet weather did them in. Here are the pictures as promised. I’m feeling better today.
Chris “Hoppo” Hopkinson was there and set the course record and he has a tattoo on his leg with the event logo now. His website. I’m not sure why he does that, but he’s a nice guy from the UK and also involved in the Race Across America coming up shortly.
Our team came in 4th, and I came in 2nd for fundraising at $7,777.77. A teammate added $2.77 to make it all 7s. We had two rain …

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Early Start (for me) Bike Ride to May Center

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Earlier start for today’s bike ride leaving at 10:08. Okay, that is not really early but it is for me. I chose the ‘May Park Community Center – Huffman” route but changed the sequence of roads again like last week’s bike ride. I biked 42.09 miles which a couple more than usual for this route because I rode a few extra streets to get the mileage over 40.

The weather:

Home weather ride start
Home weather ride end
Airport weather ride end

The wind seemed stronger than the 13 mph reported from the airport because I pedaled hard whenever I rode into it. Looking at the watts reading on the Elemnt it would shoot up to 200 or more. Riding with the wind the watts were around 80 or less.

A 15 minute rest stop at the Huffman Chevron allowed me to cool off some and refill my water bottle. A Kashi trail mix bar provided the energy for the 15 miles to the end of the bike ride. As I left the station the wind was chilly blowing through my wet jersey making it feel lower than the 79 degrees the sign company’s rolling sign showed. When I first stopped it showed 80 degrees.

With the reversed street directions in some places I am starting to remember the cracks and bumps to avoid standing when I ride over the bigger ones.

Good weather in the forecast for Wednesday and I could start earlier than today because the Critérium du Dauphiné stage is the ITT and it is not my favorite. I will watch the highlights when I get back.

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Texas Bicycling News June 5th 2017

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Red Bull Last Stand to Bring the Country’s Best Cyclists Back to Alamo Plaza in San Antonio on October 7

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Hundreds of the fastest male and female riders to compete in year two of the criterium road race around the famed Texas landmark with registration now open!
WHAT:
The city of San Antonio will welcome back Red Bull Last Stand on Saturday, October 7. The event will be free for all spectators and will offer spectacular views of athletes riding at speeds of up to 40mph with the iconic Alamo Plaza serving as the race’s backdrop.
For Red Bull Last Stand, the typical crit race setup is getting a Texas-style overhaul with …

Opening of the newest segment of Sims Bayou Greenway!

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Possum Pedal

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Graham, Texas
June 3, 2017

Start time was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. but that didn’t diminish Christine’s enthusiasm.
Marcus was ready also. Side note, Marcus did the 83 mile ride, whereas I did the 67. Point, he caught up to me about 7 miles out from the finish line. Sebastian from San Angelo was also there but I didn’t get a …

Upper Valley Tour Groups B & C

Sunday, Jun 11, 2017, 7:45 AM

Across from Rio Plaza
Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft) El Paso, TX

3 Cyclists Went

• Distance: Usually 20-25 miles• Roll Out: 8:00 am• Pace: (Group B 14-17 mph) (Group C 12-14 mph) Note: Group C rides should have a minimum of 2 riders for safety• Details: No Drop Ride. Route will be a little tour of the Upper Valley.  Ride leader will determine route based on abilities of those who show up to ride.  Most routes are flat with f…

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BSS South to Mountain City and Back – 47 Miles

Saturday, Jun 10, 2017, 8:00 AM

bicycle sports shop
517 S. Lamar Blvd Austin, TX

5 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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ARR – Walnut Creek Trail Work Day

Sunday, Jun 11, 2017, 1:30 PM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

4 Mountain Bikers Went

Meet at the pool lot picnic tables.  We’ll probably work on that Pool Flow trail, last berm.Cullen will be leading whatever trail maintenance is appropriate for the conditions.  It the soil is right, we will dig berms, if not, there are plenty of other tasks including brush trimming and closing off social trails.  If you are not alergic to poison …

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Texas 4000: An Epic Journey to Fight Cancer

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UT student leaders will ride for more than 4,000 miles over the course of 70 days beginning June 3rd with the mission of fighting cancer by sharing hope, knowledge and charity at every stop along the route.
This summer, 69 cyclists from the University of Texas at Austin will ride from Austin to Alaska as part of Texas 4000, the longest annual charity bike ride in the world. The team will ride for more than 4,000 miles over the course of 70 days beginning June 3rd with the mission of fighting cancer by …

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Dodging the Rain and New Service Road Bike Ride

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My original bike ride plan got washed away when some rain moved through so I adjusted and started the bike ride at 12:10 following the “Kingwood – East River Dr – Kingwood” route for a total of 43.07 miles. The original plan was to ride to Splendora and then bike west on FM 2090 to FM 1485 to Old Houston Road and FM 1314. I guessed this ride would have been 50+ miles. Instead I stayed along US 59 all the way to East River Drive and for the first time rode on the new north bound service road from FM 2090 to East River Drive. I made the u-turn there and headed south.

Earlier some of the dark rain clouds hovered west of US59 between Roman Forest Blvd. and SH 242. I thought the rain might catch me but it didn’t until the return leg in the same section. Riding across SH 242 on the service road I saw rain ahead and felt a few drops. Before I biked farther I pulled into a church parking lot and stopped under the front door awning to let the rain move on. I waited 4 or 5 minutes and rode across the parking lot to the service road. The road was wet but the rain stopped. Dry pavement arrived at Roman Forest Blvd. and stayed that way the rest of the way.

A quick stop at the Valley Ranch Texaco for ice and water and I got back on the bike to finish the ride. I made west loop riding through the Azalea District in Valley Ranch to Valley Ranch Parkway to add a couple of miles to the ride. From there I went through Briar Tree and Auburn Trails back to US59. Clouds looked threatening but no rain fell and I finished the ride at 3:14.

More rain in tomorrow’s forecast but I hope to ride.

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