Texas Bicycling News June 17th

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The Dallas Team

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This team will ride from the Lone Star State to Chi-town.

Christine Kania
Co-Captain
I am a middle school teacher in the Chicago suburbs. I completed my first Biking for Babies ride last year with Team Dallas, and I am so excited to be back this year as a team leader. I believe that the best way to live out the pro-life message is to live your own life in a way that …

Program teaches bicycle riding

By Javier Vargas, The Shorthorn staff        www.theshorthorn.com


Students have an opportunity to teach children with disabilities how to ride a bike this week.
UTA and the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas are hosting the iCan Bike summer camp. iCan Bike is a five-day program aiming to teach children with mental disabilities how to ride a bicycle in a week. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the camp will occupy the far side of Maverick Activities Center, said Elizabeth Hammond, Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas program specialist.
“[Bicycles] will be their primary type of …

Pastor on 1,000-mile bike ride from Texas to Tennessee

By Kendall Kirkham        www.wmcactionnews5.com


NASHVILLE, TN (WMC) – Pastor Matt Gaston of University Park United Methodist Church (UPUMC) in Dallas is trading the pulpit for the pedals.
Gaston began a 15-day journey on his bike June 10, and aside from a few short breaks, doesn’t plan on stopping until he reaches Nashville.
Gaston is taking part in Pedal for PT, celebrating a new partnership with the church and Project Transformation (PT).
This past spring, a proposal was passed to relocate the Project Transformation offices to unused …

Colnago Recalls Bicycles and Frame Kits Due to Crash Hazard

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Recall Summary
Name of Product: Bicycles and bicycle frame kits
Hazard: The front brakes can detach from fork during use, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles and bicycle frame kits and contact Colnago America for a free inspection. If the hole in the front fork for the brake mounting bolt is not at least 12 mm in depth, the front fork will be replaced free of charge.
Consumer Contact: Colnago America Inc. toll-free at (844) 265-6246 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.colnago-america.com and click on “Colnago recalls bikes and frame kits” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 400 in the United States and 34 in Canada
Description: This recall involves all Colnago CF10 and Colnago V1-r racing bicycles and bicycle frame kits that fit 28-inch wheels. “Colnago for Ferrari” is on the downtube and the Ferrari logo is on …

King Racing Group


This lady has grown to be a heck of a bike racer! Tomorrow she be be the new series week 2 leader in our open womens! Congrats

This Week’s Activities

Fort Worth Bicycling Association

Burleson and Beyond
Thursday, June 18, 2015 8:00 am
Burleson: Commerce Street

The Rusty Chain Gang Romp
Thursday, June 18, 2015 9:00 am
Benbrook: YMCA

Tour de Cure for Diabetes
Saturday, June 20, 2015 7:00 am

Tour D Italia
Saturday, June 20, 2015 8:00 am

Mostly Massey
Saturday, June 20, 2015 8:00 am
Crowley Chicken Express

Joe Pool Lake Marina
Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:00 am
Joe Pool Lake Lynn Creek Marina

River View
Sunday, June 21, 2015 8:00 am
Rio Vista: High School

The Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 9:00 am
Ft Worth: Christ Lutheran Church

Watermelon Waltz
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 6:00 pm
Everman: Jerry’s Place

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A reminder: Staying safe on the hike-and-bike trail

by Pam LeBlanc        fitness.blog.austin360.com

Last fall, a runner died after she collided with a cyclist on a recreational trail that winds through downtown Dallas.
Police determined that no one was at fault, and no charges were filed. But the incident shook the community, and showed that trail etiquette can have life-or-death consequences.
In Austin, more than 100 miles of trails, including the 10 most-loved miles that encircle Lady Bird Lake, twist through the city. In recent years, those trails have grown increasingly congested. Runners and cyclists, tourists and nature walkers, sometimes two or three abreast, share a trail also populated by strollers, dogs, a serenading musician or two and the occasional squirrel that darts across the path.
According to the Trail Foundation, the nonprofit group that works to maintain it, the trail around Lady Bird Lake records an estimated 1.5 million visits each year.
The challenge is to figure out now – rather than after someone gets …

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1700 Antoine

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Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1700 Antoine about 7:10 p.m. on Monday (June 15).
The male victim was transported to Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. Kung and Officer C. Washington reported:
The victim was riding a bicycle northbound on Antoine when he and the driver of a white Isuzu box truck both stopped at a red light at the intersection of Long Point.  When the light turned green, the Isuzu’s driver proceeded through the intersection, striking the bicyclist.  The driver remained at …

Texas cyclists visit Little Rock en route to Alaska

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – About 30 University of Texas students who are biking their way to Alaska stopped by Little Rock to visit the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
The University announced that the Texas 4000 team visited the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and UAMS Myeloma Institute Monday. The group is part of the longest …

Boy Scout turned Soldier aims for gold at DOD Warrior Games

By    Shannon Collins         www.army.mil


EL PASO, Texas (Army News Service, June 15, 2015) — When fifth grader and Boy Scout Stefan Leroy watched the World Trade Center towers fall during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he knew then he wanted to serve his country.
“We really saw the world change, and then thinking about service, commitment to yourself, your community and your country, the Army’s kind of a natural place to go from there,” said Sgt. Stefan Leroy, a cavalry scout, who now serves at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland.
Years later, Leroy found himself carrying a fellow Soldier to a …

Get Involved: Bike Happenings Near You

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Cities around Texas are working on bike plans, master plans, and other plans to keep our cities and our state moving in all kinds of ways as we continue to grow. Don’t miss out on what may be happening near you!

Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi’s MPO is working on a strategic plan for active mobility. Take a survey or get more involved with their mapping to let them know where you ride– and where you need to see improvement.
Houston: Take a survey for …

SA Update: Vision Zero: Making San Antonio’s Streets Safe (Rivard Report)

by Matthew        bike4heck.com

I’ve been a fan of the Rivard Report for sometime and hope to contribute to them someday. I’ve been asked before since starting the blog.
This year we had a run off election here in San Antonio. We had a interim mayor Ivy Taylor ever since Julian Castro moved up to Washington DC. (Julian Castro was very pro-cycling) During the race there where three major candidates and about 12 others that didn’t have a chance. After speaking with a connection at Bike Texas a state based Bicycle advocacy group I learned that only one candidate asked for their assistance to help develop his …

Tour de Trash

by Bill Cullins        bcullins.blogspot.com


This is the season for large multi-day cycling races such as the Tour of California, Tour of Italy (‘Giro d’Italia’), the upcoming Tour de France and similar events.
The regions and towns these events pass through take great pride in showcasing the beauty of their areas to the millions of potential tourists who watch these races in person or on television.
Unfortunately, San Angelo does not have a large televised multi-day cycling event and that’s probably for the best.
If we had a local cycling race of that type, the only logical name would be the ‘Tour de Trash’.
The amount of intentionally-discarded litter that decorates many roadsides, parking lots and …

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Bike Upgrades

by Ray Garza        rgvcycling.com


Recently I’ve made some changes to my bike. My trusty 2013 Roubaix Apex Comp has been replaced with an updated version. I am now a proud owner of a 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp Ultegra Di2. I saw this bike being displayed at my favorite local bike shop (LBS), Bicycle World RGV in McAllen and immediately loved the paint job. Finally Specialized splashes color on their bikes. I am tired of the all white, all black, or shades of grey. To me those are lazy, unimaginative paint jobs. This bike also had electronic shifting too! I knew I had to get it for my Freddyness (is that a real word?) in me. Before I could, I would need to sell my existing bike.
My bike had 9200 solid miles on it plus my first century ride (see Wildflower Centurion), so it has a special place in my heart. It’s all stock except for the Richie handle bar, Crank Brothers Candy pedals and …

Braes Loop – 28.5 mi

Sunday, Jul 5, 2015, 6:30 AM

Ascent Fitness
1911 W Alabama St Houston, TX

18 Cyclists Went

Come ride with us along Braes Bayou for this casual ride. You are required to wear a helmet and sign a waiver for this ride as it will be sponsored by Ascent Fitness.This 28 mi route will end back at Ascent Fitness.  Please bring money for coffee.Map:  http://www.mapmyride.com/us/houston-tx/easy-riders-group-129191

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Comanche Trail Full

MTB Project

6.7 miles     617’ Ascent     3,175’ High     4% Avg Grade (2°)
100% Singletrack     -745’ Descent     2,777’ Low     24% Max Grade (14°)

Obscure trails frame the latest battle near White Rock Lake

By CLAIRE Z. CARDONA and ROY APPLETON        www.dallasnews.com


The trails are difficult to find if you don’t know where to look.
They wind across a sloping patch of city park land, through 42 acres of shaded woods and open fields thick these days with vegetation.
Narrow and rutted, grassy and subtle, the paths help raccoons, bobcats and other wildlife roam. People, too.
In recent weeks, the woodlands of Flag Pole Hill have become the focus of another clash over change near White Rock Lake.
A resident of the White Rock Valley neighborhood wanted to add a trail there. His idea attracted public …

Another Real Ale Ride is in the Books

by djcurtin        bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com


Thanks to everyone that came to this year’s Real Ale Ride! We had another record turnout and the weather proved to be just about right. Considering all the rain we had before and after the ride, we won’t complain about the winds that we faced as the ride finished up at Real Ale Brewing!
We’ve got a few interesting stats on the ride we thought we’d share with you. first and foremost, our ride beneficiaries, Friends of Blanco State Park and Bike Austin each will receive $5,000.00 thanks to the tremendous number of riders we had register for this year’s ride. We’re also happy to report that thanks to our friends at Real Ale we’re committing an additional …

The Collin Classic 2015

by Johnny Guzman        bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com


I have been riding regularly for the past few months in preparation for the Collin Classic Bicycle Rally, held annually in Mckinney, Texas. The Collin Classic has three route choices including a metric century of about 64 miles. Being that I had to head out of town almost immediately after the ride, I opted for the 46 mile distance. I averaged 18.5 miles an hour for the whole ride, finishing in 2:42 and so far it is the fastest average speed that I have logged for the distance that I rode. This year I bought a new road bike from Bikes Direct to try to set a …

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Rain Coming Our Way

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Supposedly a tropical storm is headed to Texas. The weekend weather forecast had rain for today but each day it moved to later in the day. I thought I wouldn’t get to bike today but the forecast changed. I wanted to ride today before it arrived so I left home at 9:59 and got back home at 1:03. The humidity was 74% making for a heavy perspiration ride. My gloves were soaked when I arrived at the Shell station at Cumberland Blvd. I took some paper towels and tried to dry them out some but my arms were so wet the sweat rolled down to the gloves. I got back on the bike and headed to the Stripes station for a break.

I rode the “Oakhurst – Cumberland – Valley Ranch” route to stay above the weather to the south and east. The threatened rain was here yet but I didn’t want to take a chance plus I wanted to vary the routes. For variety I changed the first 7 miles biking through Forest Cove. This added to the overall ride coming up to 34.82 miles instead of the usual 32 miles or so.

The ride was calm with no dog chases, smooth roads and no wet roads. The weather was overcast to mostly cloudy. The temperature was 89 when I finished and the wind was light at 3 to 5 mph from the NNE. A couple of times the sky looked threatening but only once did I get about 10 rain drops and it stopped. There was far more moisture from my sweating.

For some reason I had difficulty getting my average speed up to 15.0 mph. I finally got there around the 23 mile mark and held it there even increasing it to 15.1 mph for a short period until I had to make some stops for traffic lights. Slowly building up speed from the stop pulled the average down and then I rode to get it back up. The final average speed was 14.8 mph.

At the Stripes station I took a break to dry off some, eat snacks and drink Gatorade. I laid my gloves on some paper towels to dry them off some for the final 11 miles home.

Porter weather at the Stripes stop

Porter weather at the Stripes stop

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