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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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

Fort worth Bicycling Association        www.fwbaclub.org

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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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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