Texas Bicycling News September 26th

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Mount Locke Race 2015

Pedal Pushers        roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com

Mount Locke Race
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Fort Davis, Texas
No, the picture is not a recycle of last year’s photos. Once again, we had clouds so heavy it was hard to see.
In the lower areas, the cloud cover was not as heavy. One could still see the Visitors’ Center area from which the 1 1/2 mile racers would start. …

Tyler approved for regional bike trail

by FAITH HARPER        www.tylerpaper.com

Legacy Trails, the first planned regional hike and bike trail, is now a reality after grant funding was approved on Thursday.
The Texas Transportation Commission voted to award the city of Tyler more than $3.5 million in grant funds for the construction of a multi-use trail that eventually will extend from Grande Boulevard to Gresham, according to the city. The city will match $1.6 million for the project, which will come from half-cent sales tax monies.
The Tyler City Council approved a resolution in support of applying for a federal Transportation Alternative Program grant for the project in April.
Phase I of The Legacy Trail will start at Three Lakes Parkway and …

Houston: Get Ready For More B-Cycle

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Just 5 years ago, the thought of a city like car-centric Houston having a bike sharing program was still something of a fantasy.  Even those working to start such an endeavor were unsure whether or not it would catch on.
But since it’s commencement in 2012, Houston B-Cycle has grown at a consistently higher rate than anyone could have expected.  And would you …

This Week’s Activities

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The Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 9:00 am
Ft Worth: Christ Lutheran Church

Watermelon Waltz
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 6:00 pm
Everman: Jerry’s Place

Burleson and Beyond
Thursday, October 1, 2015 9:00 am
Burleson: Commerce Street

Rusty Chain Gang Romp
Thursday, October 1, 2015 9:00 am
Benbrook: YMCA

Century of the Month More or Less
Saturday, October 3, 2015 8:00 am
Arlington: Bicycles, Inc.

Joe Pool Lake Marina
Saturday, October 3, 2015 8:00 am
Joe Pool Lake Lynn Creek Marina

No Tears on the Southern Tier

By Judy Gamble        www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 17: Van Dorn to Ft. Davis: The Beauty of West Texas
Saturday September 26, 2015, 91 miles (146 km) – Total so far: 1,087 miles (1,749 km)
91 miles, 3,961′ climbing
There’s alot to tell about our “so far, best day ever” but it won’t be posted until tomorrow. We had a good ride today but we are happily in relaxation mode in Ft. Davis for a layover day and will post our day tomorrow. …

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Texas Bicycling News September 25th

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In Car-Addicted Dallas, A New Bridge Is Actually Good For Bikers

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You might scoff, depending on where you live, but in a city ranked twice as the worst biking city in the country, a separated bike lane is a huge deal.
Drivers in Dallas spend around 45 hours a year stuck in gridlock. But despite painfully long commutes from the suburbs, few are tempted to try giving up their cars. That may slowly start to change: As part of a massive new transit project, a new bridge will finally make it easier to bike into the city.
The new Margaret McDermott Bridge will …

Bikes for Blue Santa program now accepted

by Rachael Riley        kdhnews.com


With fewer than 100 days until Christmas, area residents can get into gear to help provide bicycles for area children in need.
Bikes go toward the Harker Heights Police Department’s Blue Santa program.
Blue Santa originated about five years ago when Dave Haley, Harker Heights Police Department’s Community Services officer, noticed a …

Wednesday Brushy Creek/Deception Ride

Wednesday, Oct 7, 2015, 5:45 PM

Brushy Creek Sports Park
2310 Brushy Creek Road Cedar Park, TX

7 Mountain Bikers Went

We will be meeting at 5:30 pm to air up, tune and hit the Brushy Creek Deception trail wheels down at 5:45 pm, this will be a ride for folks who want to ride Deception Trail at a faster beginner to intermediate group pace, depending on the crowd. If we get a big group we can split up based on the pace people want to ride. NOTE: This really isn’t a …

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Dallas bike lanes moving forward, but not the way everyone wants

By BRANDON FORMBY, Transportation Writer        www.dallasnews.com


At first blush, the 26 miles of road between Mike McNair’s Garland home and Irving office is nothing out of the ordinary compared to the average North Texas commute. Except for the three days a week the graphic designer makes that trek by bicycle.
Depending on the day, McNair pedals across a variety of routes that run largely through Dallas. He relies on a mix of side streets, bike …

No Tears on the Southern Tier

By Judy Gamble        www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 16: Ft. Hancock to Van Dorn: Vent, vento, viento, gwynt, wind…any way you spell it, it blows!
Friday September 25, 2015, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 996 miles (1,603 km)
74 miles, 1666′ climbing, WINDY!
This will be a short post since it was a fairly noneventful day. Yeah right. It will probably go on forever…..
We arose from a reasonably restful night at the church to a quick breakfast and departure around 7:00am. We are forever thankful that folks like the Ft. Hancock Community Church embrace the biking community to provide a place to stay. …

Cyclocross Season In Houston Starts

Cycling Space City        cyclingspacecity.blogspot.com

I first heard about cyclocross back in the  Eighties when I rode with a high school friend who was far more advanced in bike riding than me.  I honestly couldn’t get his enthusiasm for taking your road bike and pounding it through the forest.  But now I get the appeal in particular in a place like Houston where we ride miles and miles of flat roads.  The switch to going over a course that changes from pavement, to grass, to sand, to running over barriers sounds like fun.  And now there is easy access to specialized bikes just for cyclocross.  What …

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Moonlight Serenade Social Ride set for Friday

by Pam LeBlanc        fitness.blog.austin360.com


A Moonlight Serenade Social Ride is scheduled for Friday.
The public is invited to join the staff and board of directors of Bike Austin at 7 p.m. at Easy Tiger, 709 E. Sixth Street, for a pre-ride discussion about how to make Austin a safer place to ride and walk. A short ride will begin at …

Strava: The Last Holdout for Lance Fans

by Johnny Guzman        bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com

With Nowhere Else To Compete, Lance Posts His Rides To Strava
I used to be a Lance Armstrong fan before 2012. Cycling was a very low information sport back when Lance Armstrong was winning his Tour De France titles. Now fans know better than to support the actions of a serial cheater like Lance. At Least five books about the story of Lance’s doping have been written, many first hand accounts and many autobiographies that mentioned Lance along with the author’s own involvement in doping. It is well known that …

Wednesday Night Ride

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2015, 5:45 PM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

1 Cyclists Went

The leaderless rides of 18-22 miles begin at 5:45 p.m. (some riders may leave earlier) from River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club; and at 6 p.m. from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). The favorite route is a loop to Gadsden H.S. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club Rd. Start time varies later in summer / fall.NOTE:…

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University Recreation to Challenge Texas A&M During Celebrate Cycle

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Participants are encouraged to try out the new bikes during Celebrate Cycle week by attending a regularly scheduled Group Cycle or Cycle Express class during the week of Sept. 21 at the HPER Building. During this time, University Recreation will be competing against Texas A&M to log the highest total miles, with participants’ mileage counting toward the total. Free Celebrate Cycle water bottles will be awarded to those who attend.
Group cycle provides the benefits of a calorie-burning workout in a supportive group setting. Set to music and led by a certified instructor, this high-energy, low-impact workout utilizes …

White Oak Bayou – Moderate Pace Bike Ride

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This is a great chance to explore one of the nicer bike friendly paths in Houston. We will take the White Oak Bayou Trail to Antoine – out and back for a total of 17 miles.  …

Bikers ride from Texas to Colorado to raise awareness

Blair Shiff, KUSA        www.9news.com

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KUSA – At 75 years young, Peter Waldheim has been battling prostate cancer for almost six years. In September, the father of 5 and grandfather of eight, the former chemical engineer and cycling enthusiast, will take on one of the greatest challenges yet in his cancer battle: a 1,400 mile, 14-day bike ride.
Peter is among a brave group of craft brewers and bike enthusiasts who will ride from Austin to Denver in September to raise awareness about prostate health, eliminate the …

Head to the Heights for a bicycle rally

By Lindsay Peyton        www.chron.com

Oct. 4 event will include a scavenger hunt for both adults and children
The Heights Bicycle Rally and Scavenger Hunt is back for its 10th year, inviting cycling enthusiasts of all abilities to explore the city on two wheels.
The event begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 4 at Marmion Park, 1802 Heights Blvd.
The rally is open to riders of all ages and designed as a casual, self-paced ride, said …

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9/26 & 9/27 Rides! Round Mountain! Red Horn!

by Thomas        steinerranchcycling.com

We missed last weekend’s Oasis Brewery ride, but we can still do the route and have beers and burgers afterward at Lakeside! Join us for a 7:30am departure from Cups & Cones for about a 58 mile ride on some very cool roads. We will stop halfway at the Liberty Hill store for refreshments, then continue back to Lakeside (next door to where we start) for …

No Tears on the Southern Tier

By Judy Gamble        www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 14: Las Cruces, NM to San Elizario, TX: Texas: Our 4th State.
Wednesday September 23, 2015, 77 miles (124 km) – Total so far: 885 miles (1,424 km)
72 miles to WS Host, 5 miles around town, 601′ climbing
An early rise, quick breakfast, farewells with our WS hosts, Lisa and Elliot, and we were off for a downhill ride from Las Cruces through the sizeable busy city of El Paso, TX and about 22 miles further on to the small town of San Elizario. …

New Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico!

By Steven Neish        www.crazyguyonabike.com

What it looks like on a map
Monday September 21, 2015
Here’s the route, generally, from a 30,000 foot view. …

Volunteer with us at Siclovia

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We need you! BikeTexas’ KidsKup Adventure Zone will be at San Antonio Síclovía on Sunday, Sept 27 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come help kids from all over the city have fun on a bike!
We’ll need volunteers to get waivers signed by parents, get helmets on kids, and get kids on bikes! We’ll bring the helmets, the scoot bikes, and the …

Bike program poised for major expansion

By Dug Begley        www.chron.com

$4.7 million from agency will allow network to triple size
Supporters of Houston’s popular bike-sharing program are planning a major expansion with $4.7 million in new federal money.
Funds expected to be allocated by the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Transportation Policy Council on Friday will enable the Houston B-Cycle system to more than triple in size, director Will Rub said. It now has 29 stations and 200 bikes. The goal is to grow to 100 stations with …

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