Texas Bicycling News October 11th 2016

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DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK/CROSS IS HERE~VeloVlog #27

Preston Glace

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Specialized recalling some Venge ViAS frames over derailleur hanger concerns

by BRAIN Staff

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MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) Specialized is recalling about 1,000 model year 2016 Venge ViAS frames because the rear wheel can come out of the dropout.
Consumers are being told to immediately stop using the bikes and return them to a Specialized dealer for a free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger.
Consumer can contact Specialized Rider Care at 1-800-722-4423 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday; or visit www.specialized.com. …

Fort Worth teen run over by car, shot dead

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ORT WORTH, Texas – A Fort Worth mother says she doesn’t understand why her son was killed last Friday in Fort Worth.
Chaz Gilley was on his bicycle when he was struck by a car and then shot. The 18-year-old died over the weekend.
Chesala Markham is in search of answers as to …

Shorter Ride

Sunday, Oct 16, 2016, 7:00 AM

School parking lot
16850 Middlebrook Houston, TX

2 Cyclists Went

A good 25 miles or so, moderate pace. Route itself hasn’t been decided yet and will depend on who shows up. Phillip will be leading since I’ll be riding the Bike Around the Bay on the return leg. Too bad your ride will be too early for me to ride with you guys for a bit! Wheels down at 7:30 am. No facilities at the starting/ending point, so be prep…

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2016 Lone Star Enduro – Texas Enduro Mountain Bike Race

by TC

www.turnincranks.com

Finally we get to shred some great trails in some cooler weather!
The Fall 2016 Texas Enduro Cup is underway with 2 stops. The first stop is at one of my favorite riding destinations, Flat Creek Crossing Ranch.
The Texas Enduro Cup guys cut …

A Ride to Remember

By Ken Kuntz

www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 36: Langtry, TX to Sanderson, TX
Tuesday October 11, 2016, 61 miles (98 km) – Total so far: 1,810 miles (2,913 km)
Starting Point: Langtry, TX
Ending Point: Sanderson, TX
Riding Conditions: Hot (90 degrees this afternoon). No tailwind today, and the ride was predominantly uphill.
Miles Today: 61
Quote for the day: “It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.’ I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” — Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Most of you know that this bike tour, our “Ride to Remember”, is dedicated to my son, Brian. Today is the third anniversary of his passing.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I thought that the solitude of the ride would give me time to pull back memories of things Brian and I did together. It has, and that helps me. So today, instead of photos of the local scenery, I thought I would post of few pictures of Brian. If you are …

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Kevin Vinson

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Goodbye Blue Sky, Hello Clouds Bike Ride

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The weather changed during the night to an overcast sky and more humidity. While fall is almost a month old the temperature was 84 during today’s bike ride on the “Splendora – Valley Ranch – Oakhurst” route. Wind was from the SE at 9 mph which helped propel me to Splendora but tried to slow my return to the south along I-69/US. I don’t ride this route very often but the streets and roads south of SH 242 see me more often. I biked 38.70 miles today.

Several times when I checked the sky some darker gray clouds were floating around. Early in the bike ride I saw some puddles along the curb from rain sometime this morning. I started the ride at 11:26 so there was enough time for isolated shores to come through. I saw some of those on the weather radar before I left home.

At the 28.6 mile point I rode into the Porter Stripes station for a short rest and to refill my water bottle. The Elemnt screen on arriving and the weather while I ate.

While I sat under the pump canopy I checked the sky for any rain threat. To the northeast a dark cloud moved to the north and I made a mental note of where I could move to get out of the rain if it started. After eating two packages of snack crackers it was time to get back on the bike. It was 1:50 which put me in front of the school traffic if I made good time. Four schools were between me and the end of the ride in Kingwood. I made it past each one without any traffic though three schools buses were waiting at the Kings Manor school. I rode around them without any problem.

What little sun made it through the overcast sky went away as I rode in Kingwood and the wind made it feel cooler thanks to my perspiration wet jersey. It wasn’t as cool when I rode with the wind though. I finished the ride at 2:37 glad to have avoided any rain.

Temperature should increase tomorrow and the chance of rain go down. I plan on a bike ride to take advantage of the weather. In a few weeks it will not be so favorable.

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Texas Bicycling News October 10th 2016

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Sunday anti-football group ride

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Event category: Rides
Sunday, October 16, 2016 – 4:15pm
Get off the couch and come ride. Catch the highlights later. If Wednesday’s are just too tough to get down south with work, traffic and family then Sunday is for you. Bring the family, enjoy the weather xmd let’s ride!

Highland Village Update – October 2016

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We have two fantastic events coming up honoring the men and women who serve to protect us locally and around the world. Our Fallen Officers Bike Race and 5K Run is scheduled for October 15 and the Salute Our Veterans luncheon is November 10.
The purpose of the Fallen Officers Bike Race and 5K Run is to honor Texas police officers who have been killed in the line of duty and provide support for their families. The Highland Village Police Department began this event nine years ago to help support the Texas Chiefs of Police Association’s Officer Survivor Fund. This fund provides …

A Ride to Remember

By Ken Kuntz

www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 35: Del Rio, TX to Langtry, TX
Monday October 10, 2016, 55 miles (89 km) – Total so far: 1,749 miles (2,815 km)
Starting Point: Del Rio, TX
Ending Point: Langtry, TX
Riding Conditions: Very warm (mid 80’s), with a moderate tailwind.
Miles Today: 55
Quote for the day: “The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community.” — Ann Strong, Minneapolis Tribune, 1895
I’ll keep my post short today and let the photos tell the story. Tonight we’re staying at a two room motel (yes, two rooms) in Langtry, and shockingly, there is no wifi. Fortunately, the Judge Roy Bean Museum is just down the road, and they kindly agreed to let me use their wifi after they closed.
And in case you’re wondering, the only encounter I …

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Columbus Day Bike Ride to Huffman

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Beautiful fall weather made the bike ride super today on the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route. Schools were out and the traffic was light. I saw several other bicyclists with the first one in Kingwood on Cedar Knoll Drive. The others were scattered along the route. Clear blue sky, 85 degrees (at home) and a N 6 mph breeze were stunning. Since I started at 12:29 the chilly overnight temperature (51 degrees at 8:18) had time to warm up.

Nothing out of the ordinary along the route. When I approached Huffman on FM2100 from the south I heard the train horn blowing from the west and as I got near the tracks the crossing arms came down and the long freight train zoomed by. In my youth I liked model trains and now I like to watch the various types of railcars in trains; the manufacturer codes and the specialty cars are interesting. When I worked in Dallas before moving to Houston my employer was Trinity Industries which make many types of railcars.

By the time the train finished it was about 2:00 as I rolled into the Huffman Chevron for a break. I was 20.7 miles into what turned out to be a 33.02 mile long ride. At first when I sat in the shade it was a little cool as my sweat dried from the breeze but after a few minutes my jersey dried out and I was comfortable. I did not buy any Powerade so I drank water with the two packages of snack crackers. The Elemnt screen when I arrived and the weather while I rested.

Since school was out I didn’t need to hurry to miss the traffic but I only stayed about 20 minutes before resuming the ride. With the north breeze riding west on FM1960 was not that hard and I improved my overall average speed to 14.8 mph. The FM1960 resurfacing spread to the west side of Lake Houston at Atascocita Shores Drive. So far the middle turn lane is the only section ground down. Earlier when I crossed over FM1960 at Pine Hurst Trail I noticed the center lane was rough.

I made my way to the ride finish and stopped the Elemnt at 3:11.

Last Saturday I had a problem with the Elemnt computer not syncing the whole ride data with my phone and the two websites I connect to. I messed around and got the Elemnt back to a factory reset. The only thing that did was erase all of the rides from the computer and then my phone. Fortunately I always copy the ride data from the Elemnt to my desktop computer. I uploaded the data to RideWithGPS.com and Strava.com as well as the desktop version of SportTracks. Today I called Wahoo Fitness and talked to technical support. After that I know more about how the syncing works and today’s ride recorded and synced correctly. Maybe this was a one time event.

More great weather on tap tomorrow and bike riding too.

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