Texas Bicycling News April 22nd 2016

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Ironman Texas is on! new

Written by: Dan Empfield

www.slowtwitch.com


After weeks of a furious hunt for a proper bike course to replace that used for previous editions of the race, Ironman has just announced that the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN North American Championship Texas, in The Woodlands, Texas will be contested on May 14 upcoming. It will be contested as originally intended, with a 1-lap bike course with which Ironman officials are happy. …

Casting Call for Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Short Film ‘Bicycle’

by Paul Bright

www.shortfilmtexas.com

… Synopsis: This is a short film featuring our hero character riding a bicycle throughout Downtown Dallas. This is a cinematic spec piece with no dialogue.
Character Breakdowns:
Male Hero: Average fit male. 20-30 years old. Any and all hair and skin types.
Must be able to ride a bike. Riding without handlebars is a bonus. …

Southwest Tandem Rally

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts

www.doubledates.com

Start: Friday, April 29, 2016
End: Sunday, May 01, 2016
Location: Georgetown, Texas
In 2016 we’re headed to the Heart of Texas! Hosted by the Austin TxCATs, the 2016 SWTR will be based in historic Georgetown, about 30 miles north of Austin. With quiet, mostly flat roads that wind through the scenic San Gabriel river valley, the 2016 SWTR is a great way to experience the springtime beauty of central Texas.
We would LOVE to have a city ride in Austin on Sunday when the locals are sleeping in and …

DATES South Loop Ride (Every Other Sunday)

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts

www.doubledates.com

Schedule
3 sessions
1. Sunday, April 24, 2016, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
2. Sunday, May 08, 2016, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
3. Sunday, May 29, 2016, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Alex Sanger Elementary School 8410 San Leandro, Dallas 75218
We would like to start an every other Sunday DATES ride. The write up is below, if I missed any details please let me know. I’ll find a GPS for folks, although we don’t use one
Stuart Rogers and Keri Bloomer will lead a South Loop ride every other Sunday starting February 28th at 8:30 AM from Alex Sanger Elementary School 8410 San Leandro, Dallas 75218, park in front of the school (corner of St Francis/San Leandro).
For updates about this ride check the DATES Facebook page. The regular route is around 40 miles, we can make it a little longer or shorter. …

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Back from the Rain Delays Bike Ride

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After the rainy weather this week it was nice to have a sunny day. I didn’t need to dress warm with the temperature at 83 with partly cloudy skies so I wore shorts and a short sleeve jersey. It felt great to be in the sun and the breeze moving by. Because I haven’t biked but one day this week I am behind on my mileage goal for the month. I left home at 11:30 to ride the “Kingwood – Hare Cook Road – Kingwood” route. This is a longer route and I planned to ride at least 47 miles to reach 500 miles for the month. I did that riding 47.94 miles moving my April miles to 501. This leaves me 271 miles short of my goal. I have some serious biking to do before the end of April. No more rain please!!

The ride passes through some areas that probably were very wet earlier this week but today I could not see much debris except the high water in Lake Houston as I rode on the FM1960 causeway.

As I was riding near Kingwood High School at the beginning of the ride another biker came around the corner from Kingwood Drive. We exchanged hellos as we passed. Later on Old Atascocita Road I saw another biker and we waved as we passed riding opposite directions. I wasn’t the only person out enjoying the dry and sunny weather.

Wind wasn’t a big issue until I made the turn onto Stroker Road on the way to FM2100 and then riding north on FM2100 to Huffman. My speed dropped while I was riding north to Huffman. Up to that point I had built my average speed up to 15.6 mph. When I arrived at the Huffman Chevron for a break I took this picture of my Garmin 520.

4-22-2016 Huffman Chevron

By then my legs needed a break and I was thirsty. I sat under the canopy eating a trail mix bar, granola bar and Powerade enjoying the cool breeze and watching the traffic. I decided to add some distance to the normal route by riding north on FM2100 to Smith Road and then west back to FM1960. Normally I take FM1960 west from Huffman. After checking email I took these weather screen shots.

By taking the different streets on the way back home from Huffman I added about 1 1/2 miles to the ride. Later on the west side of Lake Houston I took the longer way through Atascocita. On Kings River Drive i could see Lake Houston in one spot and the water was high but not threatening any homes. Riding north on W. Lake Houston Parkway over the San Jacinto River the water is still higher than usual but not as high as Tuesday when I biked. As I neared home I added some mileage by taking some different side streets. The ride ended at 3:23 as I pulled into the driveway. My legs were ready for a rest.

Tomorrow I want to ride about 50 miles. The weather should be great according to the forecast: 83 degrees and clear.

After the ride I called Garmin Support about my Garmin Edge 520. I have disabled the Bluetooth and today the 520 performed perfectly. My purpose was to tell them about my experiences and diagnosis on the Bluetooth problem.  I think the problem is the Bluetooth software in the 520. The tech support person I spoke with said they were aware of the Bluetooth problems and there should be a software update that will address the problem. I will be watching for the update. In the meantime Bluetooth will not be turned on.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest April 21st 2016

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Organization gives back to ‘little heroes’

By Kelby Wingert, Sentinel Sports Editor

www.forthoodsentinel.com


Three “little heroes” from Fort Hood were presented with new bicycles during the Ride 2 Recovery dinner at Club Hood, April 13.
Operation Red, White and Bike is a non-profit organization that donates and presents personalized bikes to who they call “little heroes” – the children and younger siblings of our service members who have been wounded in combat or will not be coming home. Red, White and Bike is dedicated to “recognizing this incredible sacrifice that is too often overlooked,” its website says. …

Ride 2 Recovery brings light to many

By Kelby Wingert, Sentinel Sports Editor

www.forthoodsentinel.com


Darkness.
For most of the last decade, darkness consumed Joseph Allison’s whole world.
“I was sitting in a darkness for a long time,” the Navy veteran from Reno, Nevada, said.
It was the organization Ride 2 Recovery that brought Allison out of the darkness that enveloped him.
“Sitting in the darkness, you’ll see the light. Ride 2 Recovery – the light – came riding by,” he said. “They saved my life.”
Allison has been managing living with post-traumatic stress since …

Anthony Gap Grps A-B-C**

Saturday, Apr 23, 2016, 8:00 AM

RIver Run Plaza OR La Union
1071 Country Club OR NM 28 just south of Vinton Rd El Paso/La Union, TX

9 Cyclists Went

• Group A- Meet River Run Plaza 8:00 am Roll Out 8:15 am• Group A- Distance +/- 40 miles to A-Gap Crest and return• Group A- Pace 18-21 mph trip avg depending on weather and grades.• Group A Ride Leader- Olac Fuentes,[masked]• Group B- Meet Sierra Vista Growers Park Lot 8:00 am Roll out 8:15 am• Group B- Distance +/- 30 miles to A-Gap Crest …

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Katy cyclist rides BP MS 150 with personal motivation

By Landan Kuhlmann

www.yourhoustonnews.com


Taking part in the annual BP MS 150 began as a personal mission for Katy resident Evan Jones. Following the news nearly a decade ago that his young niece was afflicted with the disease, however, his inspiration has since taken on a new form as he approaches the starting line each year.
This past weekend, Jones competed in his 16th BP MS 150 along with nearly 13,000 other cyclists as they made their way to La Grange as part of the (typically) two-day trek from Houston. However, Day 2 was washed out due to weather concerns. …

This weekend’s rides: Big Lime Creek Reverse Loop! Red Horn — NEW ROUTE!

by Thomas

steinerranchcycling.com

Currently Saturday’s weather looks great while Sunday’s is questionable. Regardless we have some great new routes this weekend (courtesy of Max again).
Saturday we will ride a 61 mile loop up north that comes back down the Triple Bs and includes that nice new section of Lakeline Blvd. The full route is here: https://www.strava.com/routes/4732205 (note that unless you are logged in, the route will …

Freeride512 Build Day at Rocky Hill Ranch

Saturday, Apr 23, 2016, 10:00 AM

Rocky Hill Ranch
578 Farm-to-Market 153 Smithville, TX

1 Mountain Bikers Went

Ride & Build Sesh Saturday April 23rd. 10 AM till we’re beat or rained out. Meet at the FR512 park located at Rocky Hill Ranch by the back gate off Arrowhead Dr. Bring; bikes, drinks/grub, and tools. You must have a Freeride512 waiver filed online with us to participate. Fill your waiver out here: http://www.freeride512.com/membership.htmlThis wee…

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BP MS 150 People’s Choice Jersey Contest

Kelli Dreiling

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Matrix Challenge Results • Apr 16 2016

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Categories
» Master 40+ » Master 50+
» Master 60+ » Men Cat 2/3
» Men Cat 4 » Men Cat 5
» Men Junior 10-12 Open » Men Junior 13-14 Open
» Men Junior 15-18 Cat 4/5 » Men P/1/2
» Women Cat 1/2/3/4 » Women Cat 3
» Women Cat 4 » Women Junior 13-14 Open
» Women Junior 15-18 Open » Women Junior 42655 Open

Sealy Stage Race – Crit Results • Apr 9 2016

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Categories
» Category 3 » Category 4
» Category 5 » Junior Men Cat 4/5
» Junior Women » Masters 35+ 4/5
» Masters 40+ » Masters 50+ 1/2/3/4
» Masters 60+ 1/2/3/4 » Pro Cat 1/2
» Women’s 40+ 3/4 » Women’s Cat 3/4
» Women’s Pro 1/2/3

Sealy Stage Race – TT Results • Apr 9 2016

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Categories
» CATEGORY 3 » Category 4
» CATEGORY 5 » JUNIOR MENS 4/5
» Junior Women » MASTERS 35+ 4/5
» MASTERS 40+ 1/2/3 » MASTERS 50+
» Masters 60+ 1/2/3/4 » Pro Cat 1/2
» Womens 40+ 3/4 » Women’s Cat 3/4
» Women’s Pro Cat 1/2/3

Ride to the monument

Saturday, Apr 23, 2016, 7:30 AM

Bay Area Park
7500 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX

3 Cyclists Went

A 30-ish mile route, from Bay Area park to the monument. Not many bail-outs along the way and you can expect some wind on the return.

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Wednesday Night ALL GROUPS Ride

Wednesday, Apr 27, 2016, 6:00 PM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

5 Cyclists Went

• LEADERLESS, ALL RIDERS – ALL SPEEDS• Meet: 5:45 pm  Roll-Out 6:00 pm• Distance: 24 miles when begin at River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club OR20 miles if begin at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd(at Artcraft). The route is a loop to Gadsden H.S. via Borderland,Strahan, Bosque, N. Vinton, Westside, Washington to Gadsden H.S.,Return South on Hw…

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Crash sends cyclist to El Paso hospital

by Stewart McClintic

www.scdailypress.com

A crash involving a bicycle and a car Sunday sent the cyclist to University Medical Center in El Paso.
According to a police report, Dezarae Turner, 21, of Silver City, was riding her bicycle south on Pope Street toward the U.S. 180 intersection on Sunday afternoon when her brakes failed. Turner went careening through westbound highway traffic and into the eastbound lanes, where she collided with the back left bumper of a car driven by Tamera Ahner of Silver City.
Ahner told the Daily Press she saw the whole thing unfold while driving east on U.S. 180 toward Silver Heights Boulevard, and she tried to speed up so Turner would not strike her vehicle. …

2016 BP MS150

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Texas Bicycling News Digest April 20th 2016

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Orange Bikes Around Town

by RMBL

www.bikemojo.com

Thought it was odd to see orange bikes placed like the white ones around town.
Found this after searching: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…31039890334279

 

Bastrop State Park Cleanup

by kerryp

www.bikemojo.com

Received this volunteer request from the park for help clearing hiking bridges of debris from the flooding over the last few days. I can’t volunteer during the week, but thought I would share it here in case anyone else was interested in helping. Email narrative and contact info below:
“Begin Email”
Hello from Bastrop State Park!
If you are receiving this email, it is because at some point you have …

Ride 2 Recovery cycles through post

www.forthoodsentinel.com


Ride 2 Recovery and 159 participants, including 15 from Fort Hood, stopped in the Killeen-Fort Hood area April 13-14, on their way from Georgetown to Waco. Fort Hood hosted the riders for a dinner at Club Hood Wednesday and III Corps hosted a send-off in front of III Corps Headquarters Thursday morning. Soldiers lined the ride’s route through post to show support for the riders. …

Wounded warriors pedal through Fort Hood

by JC Jones

kdhnews.com


For a decade, Master Sgt. Audra Edelen didn’t get on a bike.
Last week, Edelen, along with 150 other riders cycled nearly 500 miles across the state, as part of the United Healthcare Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge for wounded warriors.
It was Edelen’s third Texas Challenge and eighth challenge since 2013. …

Bicycling is great exercise, way to spend time with friends

By Denessa Leary Midland YMCA

www.mrt.com

The warm weather is calling and I love being outside. It is time to take the indoor cycling experience to the great outdoors. I had purchased a road bike last year and always had a great excuse to avoid riding it. I even bought a hook for it, hung it up and I looked at it — and it at me — every time I went through the garage. Now I am going to finally experience the outside ride, feel the wind and catch the high that the riders appear to be experiencing. I have a …

Biking across Texas with John Burnett and Hawk Mendenhall

by Pam LeBlanc

fitness.blog.austin360.com


It takes grit – and a little bit of the crazies – to pedal a bicycle 1,100 miles across Texas.
John Burnett, a roving correspondent for National Public Radio, and Hawk Mendenhall, director of broadcast and content for KUT, Austin’s NPR station, have both. They set out April 10 on a 1,100-mile ride from New Mexico to Louisiana to raise money for the Nobelity Project’s Bikes and Books program. …

Solving Austin’s “Donut of Danger”

by Mike Melanson

austinonabike.com


If you’ve ever traveled by bicycle – or just happen to live on the outskirts of a city – then you too likely recognize that the roads just outside the city, where country transitions to suburbs, can be some of the most dangerous to deal with on a bicycle. Maybe it’s the fact that drivers are used to going 65mph+ on country roads, maybe it’s the fact that they’ve just navigated hours of traffic and have finally hit the open road – only to encounter you on a bicycle.
Travis county’s Bicycle Safety Task Force has dubbed this area the “Donut of Danger” and has made recommendations to solve this issue. I’ll include the full body of the proposal below, but here are some key excerpts. …

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