Texas Bicycling News September 30th

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Bike Barn, Bayou City Adventures named exclusive providers for Buffalo Bayou Partnership

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Buffalo Bayou Partnership announced a five-year exclusive partnership with Bike Barn – a Houston-based bike retailer servicing the biking community since 1983 – and Bayou City Adventures – a popular provider of outdoor recreational equipment and services – to begin offering bicycles, canoes, and kayaks for rent along Buffalo Bayou between Shepherd Drive and Fannin Street. Rental stations will be located along major points of interest along Buffalo Bayou Park, namely Lost Lake and The Water Works, and also at the foot of Sunset Coffee Building at Allen’s Landing in downtown.
This agreement comes as the improvements to the 160-acre, 2.3-mile Buffalo Bayou Park are nearing …

Give bikers a break, and more lanes

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As the price of parking permits rise and temperatures begin to fall, more UTSA students choose bicycles as their muscle-powered method of transportation.
Cycling to class is a great way to save money, energy and time that would otherwise be spent hunting down a parking spot. Students who bike to class burn calories while reducing their carbon footprint — a choice beneficial to cardiovascular health and the environment.
However, the benefits of biking do not come without …

Palestine gearing up for 2nd Annual Gravel Grinder Cycling Event

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The Camino 205, a long distance cycling adventure through the Piney Woods of East Texas, will kick off on Saturday, October 3, in Old Town Palestine.
According to event organizer Dave Morrow, “Cyclists in the upper Midwest have been putting on gravel grinder events for about ten years. One of the most notable being the Dirty Kanza, which traverses the Flint Hills National Grasslands in Kansas, and has over 1,200 riders.”
The popularity of gravel grinders is …

Tuesday: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills

Tuesday, Oct 6, 2015, 6:15 PM

15200 Memorial Dr
15200 Memorial Dr Houston, Te

3 cyclists Went

This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. Wheels rolling by 6:30! See you there

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October Slow Roll at Buffalo Bayou Park

Saturday, Oct 17, 2015, 8:00 AM

McGovern Centennial Gardens
6201 Hermann Park Dr Houston, TX

8 Cyclers Went

Let’s roll out for another relaxing ride through the city! Our goal is Buffalo Bayou Park and back. Afterwards, tacos at Bodega’s! Optional: visit to the Houston Bicycle Museum, if you’re interested. We’ll have a busy and fun Saturday, for sure!October’s Slow Roll Ride will start at McGovern Centennial Gardens, in front of the Cherie Flores Garden…

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First Tour – Dallas to Austin/San Marcos/Gruene

by Jarrett2        www.bikeforums.net

Howdy all. I’m planning my first self-supported tour coming up in a month.
I’ve got the bike, got the bags, got the legs, got a ride buddy, but looking for route suggestions.
I’m wondering if anyone has ridden from the Dallas area down to the Austin/San Marcos/Gruene area before?
I’m actually starting about 40 miles south of Dallas, so the total trip seems to be between 185-215 miles depending on stopping point. This will be a one way trip as I have a ride back. …

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by MadKaw        www.bikeforums.net

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Remaining Mountain Bike Races

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The remaining mountain bike races for the 2015 season are:
October 3/4 – UTA at Flat Rock Ranch – Comfort, TX
October 10/11 – SCCCC Conference Championships at Palo Duro Canyon – Canyon, TX …

Day 21: Sanderson to Seminole Canyon State Park (10 m. W of Comstock): Hot west Texas.

By Judy Gamble        www.crazyguyonabike.com

No Tears on the Southern Tier

Wednesday September 30, 2015, 81 miles (130 km) – Total so far: 1,281 miles (2,062 km)
81 miles, 2,078′ climbing
Since we had just experienced a few days where the wind came up within the first 20 miles of riding, we decided that today was gonna be an earlier start. After a cup of coffee in our room and a quick bowl of cereal we were on the road in the dark at 6:30am. Sunrise was around 7:35a or so. Temperatures were cool enough that we both started out with jackets on. They came off within the first 10 miles as we started to heat up and the sun came up.
Traffic was moderate, with primarily semis travelling in both directions. We have both LED headlights on the front and rear so we were very visible. All the drivers …

Balmorhea to Ft. Davis: Climbing into the Davis Mountains

By Steven Neish        www.crazyguyonabike.com

New Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico!

Monday September 28, 2015, 35 miles (56 km) – Total so far: 127 miles (204 km)
This is a beautiful ride. Most of the world, who imagine that Texas is a flat world with longhorns and oil wells have no imagination that includes a Texas like I saw today.
The first few miles was slowly rising farmland. The weather was perfect, cool and calm. I saw a coyote just inside the fence line. I made eye contact, and …

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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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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.

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