Texas Bicycling News Digest February 28th 2016

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Austin athlete fights to get back into competition

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The splash of water when the starting gun goes off. The spin of bicycle gears. The slap of shoes on pavement and shouts of encouragement from the sidelines.
For Austin triathlete Laurie Allen, the sounds of triathlon have ended, for now.
They disappeared Feb. 27, 2015, when she was soaking in a hot tub with friends and got out to cool off. She slipped on ice and fell backward 10 feet, fracturing two vertebrae and crushing her spinal cord.
A body used to perpetual motion suddenly …

2016 Rocky Hill Ranch Mountain Bike Race

by TC www.turnincranks.com

My Cat2 40-49 mountain bike race video from the 2016 Rocky Hill Roundup held at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas.
This is the first race of the Texas state 2016 series. I have high hopes for this season and have already started out with strong and consistent training.
This was the first test of the season to see how far (if any) improvements I’ve made in my fitness and race prep.
I was feeling pretty confident going into the race and was gunning for a podium position. There were some unknown names on the pre-reg list so I didn’t know how some were going …

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Atascocita – Walden Bike Ride

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Today’s ride was shorter than most routes. I rode the “Atascocita – Walden” staying west of Lake Houston. I had a time limitation and needed to be home by 2:30. I left home at 12:23 wearing a warmer setup with shorts, long and short sleeve jerseys and regular gloves. The temperature was in the mid 70’s with a mostly cloudy sky. The was brisk from the south at 11 mph with 17 mph gusts (airport readings). Riding south was challenging and the chill in the wind kept me thinking maybe two long sleeve jerseys would have been better. The sun kept popping out from behind the clouds just enough to keep me from getting to chilled. It was a relief to make the turn back to the north in Walden. The wind was not helping.

I got back home at 2:16 to find the temperature at 79 degrees and the wind variable at 7 mph but 20 mph gusts. No wonder it was so hard to pedal into the wind. On Kings River Drive I passed two other bikers going the opposite direction. We waved. They were hardier than me because they wore short sleeve jerseys.

February miles are up to 426, 80 over my 346 mile goal. It is possible I will ride tomorrow (February 29th). Should I count those miles against February’s goal? I don’t know if I will.

The weather at my home weather station at the end of the ride.

2-28-2016 Home Weather Finish 221PM

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Texas Bicycling News Digest February 27th 2016

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Bicyclist taken to hospital after colliding with dump truck

By CASEY SIZEMORE/The Lufkin News lufkindailynews.com


A woman was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following an accident involving a bicycle and a city of Lufkin dump truck on Angelina Street.
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Clay Walker Preps For Band Against MS Ride

by Kelly Brickey www.soundslikenashville.com


Dust off those helmets and grease up those tire chains! It’s almost time for the fourth annual Band Against MS Ride and Clay Walker is gearing up yet again for the charity event.
The bike ride will begin on March 26 in Humble, Texas with the finish line cycled back around in the same town. Walker has been involved with the event every …

“Great Mountain Bike Trail”

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Review of River Legacy Park
This is a great park with a lot of outdoors options. One of the crown jewels of the City of Arlington, it consists of one of the most popular and extensive mountain bike trails covering over 11 miles deep in the wooden areas! Very well maintained and impressive trails for …

Salado Creek Greenway Park bike ride- envision! – San Antonio, Texas

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City circle trail rounding out nicely

By Claire Kowalick www.timesrecordnews.com


Nearly 30 years in the making, Wichita Falls’ circle trail is nearing completion.
Easy access to businesses near the circle trail is a service the city approved to improve the experience for trekkers and bikers and generate interest in this long-term recreational project.
The first portion of the city’s concrete trail system was built in 1987, in the Lucy Park area.
Since that time, an additional 14 miles of trails have been constructed for a total of …

Texas State Mountain Bike Summit

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The Texas State Mountain Bike summit is coming to the Austin area April 15-17th. Check out the itinerary and schedule here. Conference fees are $50 with discounts for ARR members! Come learn about mountain biking in Texas and grab a couple laps at lake Georgetown(our only epic area trail). To register please click on the itinerary link above! …

Gusher cycling event nets new competitors

By David Thompson www.beaumontenterprise.com


The third annual Heads or Tails Cycling Time Trial may not have garnered the same attention or attendance as the nearby Gusher Marathon, but race director Amie James says she is excited about the race’s growth.
The event saw its largest turnout since the race began in 2014 with roughly 150 participants competing in 21 categories of all age groups that ranged from 10- to 40-kilometer time trials.
“What I really love is how many people come from outside of Beaumont to do this event,” James said. “Don’t get me wrong, we have plenty of locals, but it’s nice to see some new people, to shake it up a little.”
The majority of top male and female times of the day came from …

16 National Titles awarded at Fat Bike Nationals

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Ogden, Utah (February 27, 2016) – Sixteen national champions were crowned at Powder Mountain Resort in Utah on Saturday at the second annual USA Cycling Fat Bike National Championships p/b Borealis Fat Bikes, including Alexander Grant (Salt Lake City, Utah/Cannondale 360 Fly p/b Sugol) and Hanna Muegge (Marina, Calif./La Sweat) in the pro contests. …

… Muegge crossed the finish line for the Stars-and-Stripes jersey after going head-to-head with runner-up Scotti Lechuga (Little Rock, Ark./Hagens Berman/Supermint) at the end of the 47-rider pro women’s contest. Jamie Gilgen (Visit Dallas DNA Pro Cycling) was third. …

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Texas Bicycling News Digest February 26th 2016

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Area second-graders learn the importance of wearing helmets

By ELIZABETH KAMENICKY www.theeagle.com

Reed Arena was filled with the sounds of singing and the sight of more than 3,500 children dancing on Thursday morning as part of the eighth annual “Hard Hats for Little Heads,” an educational program that emphasizes the importance of wearing helmets in sports.
Second-graders from Bryan, College Station, Navasota, Brenham, Anderson-Shiro, Mumford, Snook, Hearne, Burton and Caldwell gathered in the stadium to learn about why helmets should be worn and how to properly secure a helmet before participating in mobile activities. …

Charity Ride Calendar

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This is a list of Central Texas Charity Rides. It is meant to provide an overview of area charity rides that occur annually. If you would like to list your charity ride on our Charity Rides Page or to submit changes or updates, contact us here.
Hit the link to the ride in which you are interested for exact dates and additional information. …

Three bicyclists injured, hit by car on RM 620

By Lauren Kravets kxan.com


LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — “It could’ve been better, could’ve been a lot worse. At this point I’m just happy everybody is going to go home tonight.”
Their bikes may be mangled, but thankfully the riders are okay after they were hit by a car Friday.
“Everybody is walking right now, which is always a good sign.”
Adam Mills is a part of Elevate, a professional cycling team out of …

Upper valley residents weary of $1.5 million River Bend expansion project

by Darren Hunt www.kvia.com

EL PASO, Texas – Upper Valley residents are expressing concerns about a $1.5 million road project.
It’s happening on River Bend Drive and it spans more than a mile from Frontera Road to Sunset Road. It’s another case of growth and expansion that is not sitting well with some of the homeowners. …

… The project is expected to include new hiking and biking paths, pedestrian lighting, street lighting, landscaping, sidewalks and even parking. …

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