Texas Bicycling News August 21st

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Trail provides safe routes

by Sally Boswell        theparisnews.com

Safe Routes to School connects students to campuses

The Trail de Paris is a little bigger, just in time for the start of school.
The trail — a nearly 6-mile paved path running from 8th St. S.E. east to the city limits and connecting with the Reno Rail Trail — has branched out into several neighborhoods with the help of grants awarded to make safe paths for students bicycling and walking to schools.
“The final piece of the PISD Safe Routes to School Grants, which was awarded in 2010 to Justiss Elementary and Crockett Intermediate schools, has been completed,” said Earl Erickson, chairman of the …

Endurance House to open in Wichita Falls

by John Ingle        www.timesrecordnews.com


WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Living an active lifestyle has been a hallmark of Mark and Valerie Pinson for quite some time now, especially when it comes to running and cycling.
The couple will take that love of endurance activities and parlay it into niche running, cycling and triathlon sports store Endurance House of Wichita Falls located at 5007 Taft Blvd. off Southwest Parkway. It will be the 15th Endurance House store in the country, and is expected to open in early October.
“It started out with me wanting to bring something to Wichita Falls in the specialty running sector,” Valerie, an …

Bike Festival to Support Cycling School

by Joan Vinson        therivardreport.com


Bicycling can be a lifestyle, a mode of transportation, or a recreational getaway. No matter what your relationship is with your bike – or a rental – it requires both physical and mental effort. One year from now, San Antonians will have BScuela, a school that will foster those relationships by teaching interested community members everything from bicycle safety and maintenance to proper road etiquette and nutrition.
Local cycling activist Cristian Sandoval co-founded Earn-A-Bike Co-op (EAB), a local bicycle outreach organization that offers …

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NBDA releases list of America’s Best Bike Shops

by BRAIN Staff        www.bicycleretailer.com

COSTA MESA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association has released its third annual list of America’s Best Bike Shops.
The dealers’ association chooses the top shops from among applicants, who are awarded points based on their application and the results of a visit by an anonymous “mystery shopper.” Applicants must be independent bicycle stores with a physical store open to the public that sells bicycles, parts, accessories, and has a service department. Half of a store’s total sales must be related to bicycles, and …

Brazos River Bike Rally set for Sept. 5

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On Saturday, Sept. 5, Missouri City residents are invited to partner with elected officials, area businesses and bicycle enthusiasts from across the Houston-area for the City’s second annual bike ride: The Brazos River Bike Rally. Beginning at the Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr., cyclists will have the opportunity to participate in a …

Taking A Cool Bike Ride Around My Woodhaven Country Club Neighborhood

by Durango Texas        durangotexas.blogspot.com


Weeks ago I decided the 100 degree HEAT had rendered rolling my bike wheels in my mostly unshaded neighborhood no longer feasible.
Today, what with the month early arrival of fall temperatures, I took my …

Come See Us at Hotter’n Hell 2015

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For over a decade, BikeTexas staff have made the six-hour trip from our home base in Austin to Wichita Falls to attend the largest cycling event in our great state: the Hotter’N Hell 100. Now in its 34rd year, the event routinely draws nearly 15,000 riders. And for nearly as long as we’ve been going there, HH100 has been a …

Bike Club Evening Ride: LM Main Plant Swifties – 5:00PM

Clear Fork Bicycle Club        www.clearforkbicycleclub.org

Aug 27, 2015
A regular ride of about 25-40 miles with a shorter option of 21 miles. Starting from the southeast corner of Bldg 200, 5:00PM. Please note that you must have a Lockheed-Martin badge to enter the compound. Others need to make arrangements to join the group outside the compound. Several have been joining us near the corner of Clifford & Bomber Road. Some have been parking at Veteran’s Park. …

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A Rain Break and Back Biking

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Yesterday (Thursday) was a washout as far as bike riding goes. Today started off that way with a rain front lingering to the south of Houston and slowly moving north. But the weather changes and by noon the rain was gone and the sun peeked through the clouds. By 1:30 the streets were almost drive. I almost gave up biking today until 1:45 when I realized I could get a ride in. I got dressed and ate a quick snack. I punched the start button on the 510 at 2:37 and started riding the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route.

As I rode the sky continued to clear off and by the time I got to the Huffman Chevron at 4:05 and 21.8 miles into the ride there was more blue than white clouds. The weather wasn’t as hot as before the rain yesterday but it was comfortable. Here is the weather screen shots during my 20 minute break at the Chevron station.

After the rain the humidity ramped up some and I was perspiring pretty heavily when I arrived in Huffman even with the cooler temperature. I dried up and cooled down while I ate a snack and drank Powerade. I left the station about 4:30 and headed home for the final 11+ miles arriving there at 5:15. This is the latest I have biked in some time, maybe spring time. I biked 32.97 miles today.

Before the ride I made the mistake of trying to update the Golden Cheetah software program I track my biking activity with. It didn’t go well and now I think I will not use it anymore. I will rely on SportTrack on my desktop, Garmin Connect and RideWithGPS and Strava online.  It is time to simplify. I will need to adjust how I get some of my data but that can be done.

I am now up to 707.96 miles for August, only 248 miles to go to reach my 956 mile goal. Year to date is 4830 miles. This week totals 163.65 miles.

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Texas Bicycling News August 20th

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Dallas begins construction 8/19/2015 on temporary trail along  White Rock Creek Trail

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(DALLAS) – After recent flooding severely damaged the popular White Rock Creek Trail at Anderson Bonner Park, the Dallas Park and Recreation Department is constructing a temporary asphalt trail that will make hiking and biking along Park Central Drive between Churchill Way and Forest Lane easier for patrons.
“The trail is currently closed due to damage we received during the floods; however, people have been using the grass to go around the damaged retaining wall between Park Central and the trail,” said Oscar Carmona, Dallas Park and …

Brewers pedal 1,400 miles for prostate health awareness; local ride set for Aug. 29

by Pam LeBlanc        fitness.blog.austin360.com


The foam hand with one finger extended that Davis Tucker handed me the other day makes me a little squeamish, but the cause is a good one.
He calls it “Don’t fear the finger,” and that finger, of course, is the one a doctor uses to check for prostate cancer. Tucker’s mission is to get 1,400 guys to take that test.
To do that, Davis is leading a group of bicyclists on a 1,400-mile ride from Austin to Denver to encourage people to talk about prostate health. The 14 cyclists will pedal an average of 100 miles a …

Riverbend Work Party – Post Flood #2

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Event category: General
Trail: River Bend
Sunday, August 23, 2015 – 7:30am
Time to get the West Loop whipped into shape. Work party this Sunday at 7:30.
Agenda: …

HHH: Plenty for families to enjoy during weekend

by Cindy Kahler Thomas        www.timesrecordnews.com


WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Once upon a time, Hotter’N Hell Hundred was all about endurance, speed and watching the toughest member of the family make it to the finish line. These days almost nobody is just a spectator.
Sure, the ride is the main attraction for the thousands who converge on Wichita Falls each year. But the family atmosphere continues to grow, for both visitors and resident families.
From Thermal Thursdays to a free …

Construction Alters Parking Areas, Traffic Flow

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UT Dallas students, faculty and staff will need to allow extra time and plan accordingly to reach their destinations this fall as summer construction projects have significantly changed parking areas and traffic flow on campus.
During the summer, several parking lots, including A, B, C and D, have been renovated and restriped. Drivers will need to use caution and follow the arrows in lots A, B, C and D, which have one-way traffic lanes in some areas. E-parking was eliminated and converted to green spaces, and striping for other colors also has been adjusted. As the …

8/22 & 8/23 Rides: Mellow Johnny’s Field Trip! Red Horn Coffee Shop!

by Thomas        steinerranchcycling.com

Saturday will be the 4th Saturday of the month, and that means field trip time. This month we will join Mellow Johnny’s for their regular rides. There are two ride options depending on how fast and far you want to go. First there is the ‘Middle of the Road Ride’ (MOTR) which departs from Mellow Johnny’s at 8:30 for 30-40 miles at 15-20 mph. Details are here: …

A Shivering Wet Bike Ride With The Village Creek Indian Ghosts

by Durango Texas        durangotexas.blogspot.com


I had not been on my bike for a couple days, and with the current Arctic Blast putting a temporary end to sizzling at above 100, today I thought I would have myself a might fine, very cool, time rolling my wheels with the Village Creek Indian Ghosts.
Well.
I should have heeded pre-bike ride advice I got from Miss Julie, who told me …

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Texas Bicycling News August 19th

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Real Life. Real Racers : Lori Bergeron

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TBR had a chance to meet up with everyone’s #WCW at the new St. Philip’s Pizza Parlor + Bakeshop in South Austin.
Lori Bergeron
1. Age : 31
2. Occupation : Cook
3. Team : Team Yacht Club
4. Category : road 3, cross 4, mountain 2
5. Number of years racing bikes : 3
6. Hometown : Lake Charles, Louisiana
7. Current residence : East Austin, Texas
8. Favorite bike you’ve owned : Most definitely my custom disc cross bike by nao tomii
9. What disciplines do you race  : Road. Cross. Mountain.
10. One interesting fact the Texas bike community may not know about you : Before I became a professional cook, I was a …

Bike riding, free movie for children scheduled at Safety City

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Parents have been invited to bring their children for a time of bike riding and to attend a summer night movie from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Safety City, 46th Street and Avenue U.
The movie is Disney-Pixar’s “Planes,” which begins about …

Mopac Mobility Bridge Update

by djcurtin        bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com

Here’s the latest on the progress of the Mopac Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge. We can’t wait to ride this!

Society Cycle Works Shop Ride

Saturday, Aug 29, 2015, 7:00 AM

Society Cycle Works
13425 University Blvd., Suite 100 Sugarland, TX

4 SH!FT starters Went

Let’s ride Saturday with the Society Cycle Works bike shop in Sugarland, TX. I believe they have three groups so there should be a speed and distance for anyone.I prefer the 30 something mile ride that stays in Sugarland and keeps at about 18mph. We can throw in our own sprints if we need to. A LOT of this route is in the shade so it is VERY enjoy…

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The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

Austin, TX
3,937 Mountain Bikers

Meet other local mountain bikers to organize rides, review trails, gear and trade tips. All skill-levels welcome. We’ll try to organize rides that fit all experience levels. M…

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ARR Free Beginners Skills Clinic

Sunday, Sep 6, 2015, 8:30 AM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

31 Mountain Bikers Went

Austin Ridge Riders Free Beginners Skills Clinic Join ARR Sunday morning, September 6, at Walnut Creek Park for a free beginner skills clinic led by Todd. Arrive early enough to prepare yourself and your bike, the clinic starts promptly at 8:30am.  Class will end in time to join the 9:30 ARR ride and practice your new skills :-)From the Instruct…

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ARR Free Intermediate Skills Clinic

Sunday, Aug 23, 2015, 8:30 AM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

25 Mountain Bikers Went

Austin Ridge Riders Free Intermediate Skills ClinicJoin ARR Sunday morning, September 13, at Walnut Creek Park for a free Intermediate skills clinic led by Todd. Arrive early enough to prepare yourself and your bike, the clinic starts promptly at 8:30am.Class will end in time to join the 9:30 ARR ride and practice your new skills 🙂 From the i…

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Donating money (and miles) for cancer

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More than 4,000 miles and $700,000 later, one Weatherford resident is doing his best to tackle cancer one bike pedal at a time.
Andrew Coulter, currently attending the University of Texas at Austin, plans to embark on a bike ride over 4,500 miles long from Austin to Anchorage in order to raise money and …

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

Tuesday, Aug 25, 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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Beginner Intermediate Group training program

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015, 6:00 PM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

11 Cyclists Went

The Beginner / Intermediate Group program meets at River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club Rd. on Tuesday nights. Lesson begins at 6 p.m., followed by ride at 6:15 p.m. Upper Valley rides offered for both beginner and intermediate level riders.

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HPD releases list of worst zip codes in the Houston-area for bike theft

By Craig Hlavaty        www.chron.com


Anyone who bikes in and around Houston should know by now that your bicycle isn’t safe from thieves. Most avid cyclists have something, U-lock or otherwise, that they trust to keep their prized two-wheeler in place.
According to Houston Police Department data the Houston Chronicle received this week, the worst zip codes for bicycle theft during the first six months of 2015 and the first few days of July were 77004 and 77006, which each saw some 72 bikes whisked away by thieves.
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