Texas Bicycling News September 29th

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Charity event nearly turns deadly for cyclist

Author: Robert Arnold        www.click2houston.com

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HOUSTON – An annual charity event nearly turned deadly for a Houston area cyclist. On Saturday, Matt Haynie was one of hundreds of cyclists participating in the American Diabetes Association’s annual Tour de Cure 100-mile bike ride.
The event helps bring awareness to diabetes and raises money for research.
Haynie said he was 64 miles into his ride when he was hit by a silver Dodge Ram pickup truck on FM 529 just outside of Bellville. Haynie suffered numerous deep tissue injuries and …

Mellow Johnny’s opening Fort Worth location this weekend

by BRAIN Staff        www.bicycleretailer.com

FORT WORTH, Texas (BRAIN) — Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop is planning a grand opening Saturday for its new Fort Worth location, which is being operated as the bicycle component of The Trailhead Cycling and Fitness Center.
Mellow Johnny’s was founded in 2008 in Austin, highlighting co-owner Lance Armstrong’s longtime sponsor, Trek Bicycle. The new location, however, is a Specialized Elite dealer, offering bicycle sales, service, rentals, training, rides and clinics.
“It was really the only opportunity we had in that region. There was a competitor nearby with Trek already, so …

I received an email today from Cullen

I know this is a long shot, but I thought there might be an interesting angle for your website.
I’m an mtb rider and trail builder from Austin.
I visited Ireland recently and had an excellent time renting a bike from one of Ireland’s only high-end mtb rental companies– biking.ie.
I chatted with Leo at that shop, south of Dublin in the Wicklow mountains.
Anyway, he tells me that one of their employees and racers just moved to Austin. His name is Richie.
Unfortunately, in his first week in Austin, his bike got stolen.  Here are some more details:
http://www.bikemojo.com/speak/14-austin-voodoo/98749-stolen-bike-w-6th-street.html
He made a police report, has been checking craigslist, all that….
But, I was hoping, that because his bike is so rare in Texas (they are only distributed in the UK & Ireland), that maybe your sharper readers might spot it in Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio, etc.

Stolen bike W. 6th street
by Richie Enduro
Hey guys!
Just moved here from from Ireland last week, I brought my Vitus sentier 275 over with me( Irish brand) looking to enjoy the local trails. After my first exploring spin on saterday night I locked my bike up beside my apartment – which is right in front of my window and right beside the front door.
When I went to go for a ride yesterday morning it was gone. Thieves had cut through the lock with what must have been an industrial enough bit of kit.
It’s a 27.5 large red and black hard tail. Maxxis high roller II front- Mavic 2.4 on the back. It’s got 740mm bars and a small enough Suntour fork-120mm.
Ive been watching Craigslist. I reported it. And I was recommended to post here by a helpful Austin rider. But if you guys could keep an eye out for my Bike that would be great, ,already missing it.
Any tips?

Cyclists ride in 35th annual Chile Pepper Challenge

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Trail Work and Sessioning at Rocky Hill Ranch with FR512

Sunday, Oct 4, 2015, 10:00 AM

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

3 Mountain Bikers Went

Trail work and ride sesh with possible campout Saturday night. Bring shovels, rakes, power drills, and saws. Meet at the back gate off Arrowhead Dr. We will be working out the high ladders in the skinnies area, plan and start work on the stunt line after the drop zone, continue work on intermediate slope style line.For those who haven’t been to th…

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Trail Work and Sesh at Rocky Hill with FR512

Saturday, Oct 3, 2015, 10:00 AM

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

2 Mountain Bikers Went

Trail work and sesh with possible campout. Bring shovels, rakes, power drills, saws and camping gear. Meet at the back gate off Arrowhead Dr. We will be working out the high ladders in the skinnies area, plan and start work on the stunt line after the drop zone, continue work on intermediate slope style line.For those who haven’t been to the FR512…

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RIDE SCHEDULE – October 2015

Georgetown Cyclopaths        www.cyclopathsoftexas.com

Day     Date     Time     Meet at     Miles     Map     Miles     Map        Short Rides     Long Rides
Saturday     10/3/2015     9:00 AM     Union State Bank in Florence     34 miles     F2     43 miles     F3
Sunday     10/4/2015     1:30 PM     Berry Springs Park     32 miles     B65     43 miles     B50

Saturday     10/10/2015     9:00 AM     Liberty Hill Elementary School     33 miles     L2     45 miles     L9
Sunday     10/11/2015     1:30 PM     Berry Springs Park     31 miles     B44     40 miles     B19

Saturday     10/17/2015     9:00 AM     Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg     32 miles     WA11     46 miles     WA12
Sunday     10/18/2015     1:30 PM     Berry Springs Park     31 miles     B18     38 miles     B69

Saturday     10/24/2015     9:00 AM     Catholic Church in Andice     34 miles     A11     47 miles     A22
Sunday     10/25/2015     1:30 PM     Berry Springs Park     33 miles     B27     40 miles     B3

Day 20: Marathon to Sanderson: Mostly downhill

By Judy Gamble        www.crazyguyonabike.com

No Tears on the Southern Tier


Tuesday September 29, 2015, 56 miles (90 km) – Total so far: 1,200 miles (1,931 km)
56 Miles, 542′ Climbing
Restful. Last nights sleep was restful at the funky, hippie, hostel. After a rather upscale meal at the Gage Motel we both hit our perspetive beds in our silk sleeping bag liners that we have for camping. It was dark, quiet and 9 hours later it was daylight. And we were ready for a rather easy day.
We started out with a bit of a climb out of Marathon, but for the most part, the ride was on a downhill slant. Unfortunately the wind turned on after about 12 miles and we had it gusting to 20 in our faces all the way to …

Southern Walnut Creek Trail to close for maintenance

by Pam LeBlanc        fitness.blog.austin360.com


Heads up, cyclists.
A portion of the Southern Walnut Creek Trail between Delwau Lane and FM 969 (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) will be closed the first three weeks of October to address erosion issues.
Because of flood damage earlier this year and …

Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission        www.cpsc.gov

Recall Summary
Name of product: Bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick release levers
Hazard: An open quick release lever on the bicycle’s front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake rotor causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider. …

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Texas Bicycling News September 28th

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New Report: Equity of Access to Bicycle Infrastructure

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Equity Research/Policy        by League Staff
UPDATE: This report’s case study was revised with updated information on Sept. 16, 2015. The case study on Chicago now reflects the most up-to-date data related to bicycle infrastructure plans in the city, made possible through the provision of data from the Chicago Department of Transportation. The League again reiterates the value of this report as a tool for other communities to use — the case study is merely that formula in action and not meant to serve as a statement on or indictment of Chicago or any other community. If you have used the …

TC Jester Loop

Sunday, Nov 8, 2015, 7:30 AM

Ascent Fitness
1911 W Alabama St Houston, TX

20 Cyclists Went

From Montrose area, we will work our way up to TC Jester , ride the Bayou, back through the heights (where we will stop for coffee) and then on through to Heights Blvd and then Buffalo Bayou back to the studio.MUST BE 18 to ride.Ascent has a parking lot in the back with 20 or so spaces. You can find an entrance to the parking lot right off of Ha…

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Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser for Bikes Halloween Bash

Thursday, Oct 29, 2015, 6:30 PM

Ascent Fitness
1911 W Alabama St Houston, TX

3 Cyclists Went

Help buy a bike for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. This is an indoor cycling ride.  All monies go to buy bikes for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston.  See http://www.ascent.fitness/2015/10/ridetoprovide/ for more details.

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BikeHouston Moonlight Ramble

Saturday, Nov 7, 2015, 11:45 PM

George R Brown Convention Center
Chenevert & Polk Houston, TX

17 Cyclists Went

The 43rd Moonlight Ramble will be October 24th and registration is OPEN! 11:45pm – 2:00amMatt is acting as the point person since I cannot be there. He wants everyone to meet at Tout Suite around 11 and plan to head over to the convention center at 11:30. There should be enough parking over there (unless everyone else has the same idea). His numbe…

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Christmas Caroling Ride

Sunday, Dec 6, 2015, 6:00 PM

Ascent Fitness
1911 W Alabama St Houston, TX

12 Cyclists Went

Come decorate your bikes, and cycle and sign your way through the heights or through West U.  We will determine closer to date to find best route. Price TBD (will pay for lights and Hot Toddy’s Afterwards.

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Become A Ride Leader

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Are you a natural born leader? Do you like to tell people what to do? Do you want to become an integral part of the PBA? We are always looking for Ride Leaders to lead our weekday and weekend rides, and we could use your help. Take the first step towards being a PBA Ride Leader.
Ride Leader Training
Sunday, October 4th
1pm – 3pm
Legacy Tower
7250 Dallas Parkway
(SE corner of Legacy and DNT)

Week Three 2015 Preview – Six Shooter CX

by joeyTWOwheels        texascx.com

Up until this week, everything has been Regional, small time. But here we are in week three, staring down the barrel of our first Texas Cup Elite Series race – Six Shooter, big time.
What does this mean? Well, you should read this post for more details. But in a nut – the races have expanded categories, their own points system, leaders jerseys and more.
If you’re counting at home, that’s …

Day 19: Ft. Davis to Marathon: Late start for a short day.

By Judy Gamble        www.crazyguyonabike.com

No Tears on the Southern Tier
Monday September 28, 2015, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,144 miles (1,841 km)
57 miles, 881′ climbing
Our stay at the historic home in Ft. Davis was timed perfectly to allow us to enjoy the lunar eclipse last night. We sat outside in the backyard of the home and watched the changing shape of the moon for over 2 hours. Sometime around 9 pm a rock band started playing down the road at the Stone Village Tourist Resort. Not ones to miss an event, we strolled the block and half down and joined a semi-private gig which was …

Balmorhea: From the Oil Field to Farmland

By Steven Neish        www.crazyguyonabike.com

New Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico!
Sunday September 27, 2015, 36 miles (58 km) – Total so far: 92 miles (148 km)
Today the bike was fully loaded. With water, it weighed a little over 90 pounds. It rode heavy. It wasn’t too bad, but every time I stopped, I could tell that the bike was different. I wouldn’t want it to be heavier.
Today, I rode from Pecos to Balmorhea. It was a good ride. Gentle uphills but no major climbs. The roads were good. No important wind. Partly cloudy.
Halfway through the ride, the markings of being in the oilfield went away. The landscape became a world of agriculture. Irrigation, crops, cattle. Arid high plains. I suspect that west Texas will run out of water before it runs out of oil. I understand the science that might allow us to move away from oil. I don’t understand how to …

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2015 UCI World Championship Road Races

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At the end of May my wife and I decided to go to Richmond, VA for the world championship bike races. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity since the last time the races were in the United States was 29 years ago. We combined the drive to Richmond with a visit to my youngest daughter and our grandsons in Ohio.

We arrived in Richmond on September 24th. After checking in to our hotel we drove downtown to look at the race area and find potential parking places. The road races began on the 25th with the time trails earlier in the week. It looked like there would be parking close to the start/finish line and we planned on being there.

Each day I was at the 50M sign from the finish line. The weather Friday (25th) included a chance of rain but it didn’t materialize. My wife watched the Friday races but decided to stay at the hotel on Saturday because the rain percentage was higher. I arrived at the 50M spot to watch the start of the Junior Women’s Road Race. The crowd was light at the start but by the finish it was much bigger. The excitement was great with two Team USA women coming in 1st and 2nd. At 12:45 the Under 23 Men’s road Race started and the crowd increased. This time Team USA did not finish at the top but still did great. Driving to the start line we got lost and drove by Libby Hill where the course went up hill on cobble stones. Somehow we got our bearings and made it the starting area.

While waiting on the racers to return to the start/finish each lap I talked to people around me. We met people from Weatherford, TX, Columbia, Florida, Atlanta, GA, Chapel Hill, NC. The people from Erteria were committed to cheering their riders and probably won the spirit award with their flags and cohesiveness.

Saturday was the Junior Men’s road race beginning at 9:00 AM. The sky held back on raining but there was drizzle from time to time. Again I was at the 50M sign or closer to the start finish line. The crowd was bigger than Friday. The Elite Women’s Road Race began at 1:00 with the drizzle still hanging around. The noise at the finish line ramped up each time the women passed through on their 8 laps. Across from where I was one of the VIP areas held people willing to pay the price of admission. Team USA Women tired hard but were not able to win with Team USA member Megan Guarnier taking the bronze medal.

Sunday the Elite Men’s road Race started at 9:00 but not at the start/finish used by the other races. I didn’t read the information correctly that they would start at the University of Richmond about 8 miles away. I wanted to get pictures of the pro’s but wasn’t able to with the mistake. The crowd was much bigger on Sunday. Again the weather forecast called for rain but it didn’t happen. I parked much closer and left the umbrellas in the Jeep but easily accessible. Every time the breakaway and peloton passed the crowd went crazy beating on the barriers and ringing the cowbells Shimano gave out. It was great. Watching Peter Sagan approach the finish line was super as the chasers tried to catch him but failed.

After the race was over we left to go back to the hotel. Once I got back I checked my phone and saw a message from USA Cycling that I had won a signed Team USA jersey from a picture I posted on Twitter. They asked me to come by the booth at the FanFest but since I was already gone I asked if they could send it to me. I am looking forward to getting it and mounting it for display.

I took many pictures with links below. The pictures are broken up by the date.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/texbiker/XM36R4
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Texas Bicycling News September 27th

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Bicyclist killed in Pasadena hit-and-run

by Lauren Caruba        www.chron.com


Pasadena police arrived at Spencer Highway near Preston at around 12:45 a.m. after receiving reports of a person laying near the roadway. They found a man dead on the sidewalk, apparently hit while riding his bicycle by a driver who fled the scene.
A man was found dead on the side of the road in Pasadena early Sunday.
Pasadena police arrived at Spencer Highway near Preston at around 12:45 a.m. after receiving reports of a person laying near …

Two mountain bike riders rescued, prompting hiking/biking reminder from EPFD

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Fire crews and rescue units had a busy Saturday afternoon, rescuing two mountain bikers from a Northeast El Paso trail.
At approximately 4:09 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 26, the El Paso Fire Department was dispatched to Chuck Heinrich Park when two mountain bicyclists felt ill and called. The first unit arrived on the scene at 4:11 p.m. and …

10th Houston Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt

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Description: The rally is open to riders of all ages and designed as a casual, self-paced ride. Entrants can choose between a 20-mile course through the Heights and near-by neighborhoods, or a shorter 5-mile ride designed for kids and their adult companions —OR DO BOTH—starting and finishing at Marmion Park, 18th Street and Heights Boulevard.
After completing the ride, participants can celebrate at Marmion Park for the Post Ride Party and Awards Ceremony with entertainment, fabulous door prizes, and great refreshments including picnic fare, beverages and more!
Entry Fee: (credit cards are accepted)
Before October 2, 5pm CT / Rally Day @ Marmion Park
20-mile Route $20 Day of ride $25
5-mile Route $10 Day of ride $15
Event Details: …

Day 18: Ft. Davis Layover: A lovely little town

By Judy Gamble        www.crazyguyonabike.com

No Tears on the Southern Tier
Sunday September 27, 2015
Today is a layover day to rest our weary muscles.
It was our intention to get out on foot to have a look at town. We did that early in the AM and stopped for a AYCE Buffet for $9.95 at the Bistro. It was good and filling.
It wasn’t long before we were back on our bikes (oh, weary legs!) to travel the 1.5 miles to the Ft. Davis Historic site and a bit of grocery shopping for tonights meal.
Ft. Davis was built in the 1854 to protect to travelers on the main road linking El Paso and …

No medals, but plenty of mettle, for Team USA

By Andrew Hood        velonews.competitor.com


RICHMOND, Virginia (VN) — The six-man American squad lined up on home roads Sunday as outsiders and underdogs, but they put on a show for the hometown crowd worthy of a medal.
Much to the delight of U.S. fans watching the first UCI Road World Championship in the United States in nearly 30 years, three Americans went on the attack, first with Virginian Ben King, followed by late-race moves by Taylor Phinney and Tyler Farrar. Alex Howes (12th) and Brent Bookwalter (19th) punched into the top-20 to finish off an animated day in the saddle. …

… “We’re very excited to race here in front of the home fans,” said Texan Lawson Craddock. “We know we are not starting as favorites, but we want to make a good race for the fans.” …

2015/2016 Brevet Ride Schedule

Hill Country Randonneurs        www.hillcountryrandonneurs.com

Distance     Date     Start Time     Start Location     Brevet Type     Name
200k     10/3/2015     7am     Georgetown     RUSA     Rock Dale and Ice
300k     10/17/2015     7am     Georgetown     RUSA     Rock-burn 300
400k     11/7/2015     7am     Georgetown     RUSA     Stampede Redux
200k     12/5/2015     7am     West Austin     RUSA     San Marcos Stretch
600k     12/12/2015     7am     Georgetown     RUSA     Rock the Stampede
200k     1/2/2016     7am     Downtown Austin     ACP     No Return to Fitzhugh
200k     1/9/2016     7am     West Austin     ACP     Johnson City
300k     1/23/2016     7am     Downtown Austin     ACP     Mueller Double Century
400k     2/13/2016     7am     Downtown Austin     ACP     Burnet Cameron 400k
200k     2/20/2016     7am     West Austin     ACP     San Marcos Stretch
300k     2/20/2016     7am     West Austin     ACP     Pedernales Double Century
600k     2/27/2016     7am     Downtown Austin     ACP     Old Dime Box 600k
200k     3/5/2016     6am     West Austin     ACP     San Marcos Stretch
300k     3/5/2016     6am     West Austin     ACP     Fredericksburg 300k
400k     3/5/2016     6am     West Austin     ACP     Come and Take it 400k
400k     4/16/2016     6am     North Austin     ACP     Luling 400k
600k     4/16/2016     6am     North Austin     ACP     Luling 600k
200k     10/1/2016     7am     Georgetown     RUSA     Rock Dale and Ice
1000k     10/8/2016     7am     Downtown Austin     ACP     Burnet-Kendilia-Burton
300k     10/15/2016     7am     Georgetown     RUSA     Rock-burn 300
400k     11/5/2016     7am     Georgetown     RUSA     Stampede Redux
200k     12/3/2016     7am     Lakeway     RUSA     Loop Around Lake Travis
600k     12/10/2016     7am     Georgetown     RUSA     Rock the Stampede

Síclovía rolls through downtown S.A.

By John MacCormack        www.mysanantonio.com


Amos Lozano works on his balancing skills along Broadway Street during the YMCA of Greater San Antonio Siclovia, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. The event is free to the public and a 3.25 miles stretch of Broadway from downtown to Lion’s Park is closed to traffics so that the people can walk, run, bike and enjoy the area. Also included in the event Dignowity Park on the near eastside.
A celebration of fitness, play and community, Síclovía kicked off its ninth edition Sunday morning at Alamo Plaza with rock music, cameo appearances by politicians and several hundred people on bikes, all anxious to get rolling.
“It’s my first one. My friends here have been doing it for years and they asked me to come along,” said Scott Proulx, 44, of …

Cycling and Driving Survey

Harold Stanislaw, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, California State University

Welcome to the California State University, Stanislaus Cycling and Driving Survey!
This survey is part of a scientific study being conducted by Dr. Harold Stanislaw and the students in his PSYC 3800 course at CSU Stanislaus. The survey asks about you and your attitudes and habits when you ride a bicycle or drive a car. You will also be asked about your accident history. You must be at least 18 years old to complete the survey.
Most people finish the survey in 15 minutes or less. Completing the survey does not guarantee you any benefits, but you may learn how research in psychology is conducted and how bicyclists and motorists act on the road. More information about the study will be provided at the end of the survey. …

New Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico!

By Steven Neish        www.crazyguyonabike.com

First Day: New Mexico to Pecos-Through the Oil Field
Saturday September 26, 2015, 56 miles (90 km) – Total so far: 56 miles (90 km)
My son flew down from Minneapolis to San Antonio on Thursday night. He was responsible for delivering me to West Texas. Last night, we drove from San Antonio to Pecos, TX after dinner. This morning, we woke up, had breakfast, and loaded the bike into the back of the car and drove for the New Mexico border.
He dropped me off on Highway 285 at the New Mexico border. Originally, when I was planning this ride, i thought that I would leave from Carlsbad, NM. There is a feature at Google Maps, where you actually can look at the road. Google has driven almost everywhere in America and mapped a ridiculous number of roads. Anyway, a few months ago, when I was planning, I used the Google Maps streetview feature and “rode” the route I was planning to ride. I wanted to make sure that there were shoulders along most of the route. Even if there isn’t much traffic, its not as much fun to ride in car lane. On my virtual ride, I realized that the shoulders in …

11-Year-Old Flown To Hospital Following Bicycle Accident

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EULESS (CBSDFW.COM) — An 11-year-old girl was flown to the hospital following a bicycle accident on Sunday.
Euless Fire Department says after the girl flipped over the handlebars of her bicycle, friends took her home, where she began to have seizures.
An ambulance was called, and …

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