Texas Bicycling News September 3rd 2016

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Austin Yellow Bike Project

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Welcome to Austin Yellow Bike Project education program!
Our mission is to promote bicycling as a healthy, affordable, environment-friendly form of transportation in Austin by offering educational, recreational, and career-building opportunities for all ages — with an emphasis on underserved communities.
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Superb Fall Weather Plus a Dog Sprint Bike Ride

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Beautiful fall like weather on today’s bike ride on the “New Caney – Roman Forest Loop – Valley Ranch” route. I stopped after entering Tavola and took these pictures.

I didn’t realize I was so serious when I took the selfie. The sun was bright and I was concentrating on getting everything in the shot. This was around 13.4 miles into what ended up being a 38.19 mile long ride. This is what is behind the sign.

After riding the loop through Roman Forest I turned south along I-69 and then Valley Ranch Parkway to stop at the Porter Stripes for a rest break. Sitting in the shade by the pumps was very pleasant with the north breeze moving through. The large flag in the middle of Valley Ranch Parkway sagged and billowed as the wind stopped and started. My sweat dried quickly and watching the puffs of clouds high in the blue sky was relaxing. I bought a large Gatorade to go with the snack crackers to refuel for the 11+ miles to the end of the ride. I arrived at Stripes at 1:49 and stayed about 25 minutes. My Elemnt screen when I arrived and the weather screenshot while I was resting.

The ride from Stripes to the end went through Briar Tree on Briar Berry Lane. As I passed from Briar Berry Lane onto W. Hammond Drive a big black dog appeared out of the overgrown brush coming from a home on my right. He was barking as he ran on the grass on the right side of the road. Thankfully the wind was at my back so I didn’t have to fight that as I sped up. the stayed even with me but around 200 feet from where he started running he slowed down and stopped. A couple of years ago I had a similar surprise at this spot. I remember it and try to check the area as I ride by to keep from being surprised. It paid off today.

The ride finished at 3:10. I put the bike away and looked at the sky to take in the almost fall like weather. Just a few weeks ago we experienced 5 or 6 days at 100 degrees. I think the hurricane is influencing our weather for now and I like it.

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Texas Bicycling News September 2nd 2016

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New Bike Lanes for Fort Worth Students

By Tyler Sieswerda

www.nbcdfw.com

Parents and students at Lone Star Elementary School in Fort Worth will notice new bike lanes around the campus.

The Houston Bike Challenge is back for 2016

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On October 1st the 2016 West Houston Bike Challenge* kicks off, and we’ve got another month of prizes, events, and competition.

What’s new this year?

For 2016 you can not only sync with Strava, Endomondo, or Map My Fitness, but you can now log your rides without lifting a finger using the Ride Report app. That means you can climb the leaderboard, win prizes, and help improve cycling literally just by riding your bike.

We’ve also added new features like badges, regional competition, and more – so visit the Challenge site and check in today!

Thursday Morning Cruise

Thursday, Sep 8, 2016, 7:45 AM

Starbucks
7049 S Desert (Outlet Mall) Canutillo, TX

1 Cyclists Went

Meet at 7:45 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 8:00. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph avg pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Breakfast someplace after the ride. Bob Clark,[masked]

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Come WATCH bicycle racing and SOCIALIZE.

Thursday, Sep 8, 2016, 4:45 PM

Driveway Bike Race Series
8400 DELWAU LANE Austin, TX

1 Austin Cyclists Went

Come watch some of your friends race bikes on a closed smooth track.. Learn more about the fun spectator family friendly racing series.. You can ride out on the walnut creek trail as it has an exit close to the track.Ask me questions if you want to try it out.. also stay and watch the kids race..click link to learn morehttp://drivewayseries.com…

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Saturday Ride Schedule

Maverick Chain Gang

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September 10, 2016
Bailey C/O, Sue Belle Lake – 37.7 miles
Meet at: First Baptist Church, 405 W Austin St, Marshall, TX – 8:00 a.m.

Learn and Roll: Back to School 2016

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Teachers, students, and parents are already in the swing of a new school year. How’s it going so far? Is your bicycle rolling with you to class?
Biking or walking to school gives your child (or you!) tremendous health and mental benefits. Childhood obesity is on the rise across the US, and regular physical activity can help protect your child: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend 60 minutes of …

#shortshred – Sept 2, 2016 – El Jefe – BCGB

by TC

www.turnincranks.com

Introducing #shortshred, a weekly short, 60 seconds or less, edit of some local riding, either solo or with friends!
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First September Bike Ride

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Today’s ride kicked off September biking. I chose the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman Extended” route but extended it even further by adding some streets in Elm Grove Village in Kingwood. I rode 35.67 miles. Usually this route is a couple of miles shorter. I started riding at 12:04 after watching stage 13 of the Vuelta a Espana which was a long one. With the late start the temperature had time to heat up to 92 degrees. The partly cloudy sky was nice and the wind was not too strong. After yesterday’s ride while I was in the shower a rain storm passed through which would have soaked me if I was still out on the bike.

Nothing unusual on the ride today. I arrived at the Huffman Chevron for a rest stop at 1:39 after biking 21.8 miles. My Elemnt screen and the weather while at the station.

The wind was from the NE at 9 mph which increased the energy when I rode north on FM2100 from Old Atascocita Road. Fortunately there are a lot of very tall pine trees lining the road to break the wind until the last 1/2 mile or so. I bought a large blue PowerAde to go with a Clif bar and snack crackers. Sitting in the shade the breeze came through some time to help the cool down process. One of the ladies from the station was lowering the prices on the big sign. She used a long pole with a suction cup to remove the old digits and stick the new ones up. I have another lady take a long time to make changes but today she was quick an accurate from the ground up as far as the stick would extend. I refilled my water bottle and rolled away at 2:13 for the final segment of 13+ miles. I finished the ride at 3:13 with an overall average speed of 14.5 miles. The maximum average speed was 14.8 mph but it fell as I made my way through the Kingwood streets and traffic.

I could feel a coolness in the weather which might be from the hurricane that came ashore this morning in the Florida panhandle or maybe because fall is only 19 days away. Tomorrow the high temperature is expected to be 90 degrees with a very low chance of rain. I plan or biking.

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