Texas Bicycling News Roundup March 26th

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Pedernales Falls State Park Trail Build & Ride!

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015, 10:00 AM

Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Road 6026 Johnson City, TX

5 Mountain Bikers Went

Pedernales Falls State Park TRAIL BUILD & RIDE!BRING YOUR PAYDIRT FORMS! http://www.tmbra.org/paydirt/paydirt.htmThe completed sections of the new trail were a hit at the 2014 Cranksgiving!  BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!  5+ miles of trail are still under development!These sections, not yet open to the public, have lots of elevation changes, G-outs an…

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Specialized recalls aerobar sold on Shiv aero bike

by BRAIN Staff        www.bicycleretailer.com


MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized is working with U.S. and Canadian authorities to recall about 8,300 aerobars that were sold individually and as part of some complete Shiv aero bike models. The bars were sold from 2011 until February this year.
The concern is that the extension clamp bolt that attaches the Aerobar extensions to the base bar may break or slip. Specialized is providing replacement hardware to remedy the situation.
The company said it has received four reports of the bolt loosening; none of the incidents resulted in rider injury.
“We have a lot of customers in the field that are relying on the bikes for upcoming summer events and we’re …

25,000 Mile Bike Ride For Oppressed People Will Begin In League City

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League City Texas  3/25/15   In the near future, with the blessing of his wife, Kristy and his children, Cyclist Trent Havard will be rolling out of League City on the first leg of his cross county tour of the United States.  He’s riding 25,000 miles to raise awareness for human trafficking and to raise funds to build a restoration center to provide long-term aftercare to survivors so they can get the help they need – rebuilding the lives of the survivors of modern day slavery.  If you would like to support this …

8th Annual Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride

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Bike Ride to Raise Funds for Animal Shelter
HILLSBORO, Texas (March 25, 2015) — Hill County Paw Pals today announced a new partner for its 8th Annual Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride, set for Saturday, May 2, 2015. The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce joins forces with longtime event partner, Hillsboro Police Department, in supporting the bike ride fundraiser to benefit the county animal shelter.
To attract both avid cyclists and casual riders from all over the state, this year’s Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride offers five routes with varying lengths of 94, 65, 41, 27, and 10 miles. Race tracks will offer participants a scenic tour of gorgeous Central Texas landscapes, spanning across dozens of Hill County paved farm-to-market roads. Competitors will view countrysides of …

Ride with the Wind

El Paso Bicycle Club

April 2        9:30AM
Description:     The annual “Ride with the Wind” ride is Saturday, April 4. Riders are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Columbus, N.M., then ride 62 miles back, hopefully with a strong tailwind. Caravan begins at 8 a.m. from Penny’s Diner, 2680 Airport Rd., (1 mile east of the Santa Teresa Airport). Bike club will have trailer available to carry bikes, and will provide two rest stops on the route. Ride will begin about 9:30 a.m. from Columbus; if the wind cooperates, average speed typically is 20 mph or more.

Upcoming Rides

Fort worth Bicycle Association

Burleson and Beyond
Thursday, April 2, 2015 9:00 am
Burleson: Commerce Street

The Rusty Chain Gang Romp
Thursday, April 2, 2015 9:00 am
Benbrook: YMCA

Cameron Elgin Johnson City 600K Route

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Date: April 11, 2015
Start time: 6:00 am
Starting location: Speedy Stop 1660 E. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723
Cameron Elgin Johnson Ciity 600K Route
In the true spirit of randonnering, this brevet is a lightly supported ride.
The day 1 route is a loop starting and ending at Mueller, going through South Austin, out to Marble Falls, then up to Burnet before heading east through Florence and Jarrell on the way to Cameron. The loop returns to Austin via Thorndale and Elgin.
The day 2 route is a loop that heads out to Johnson City via Fitzhugh Rd, but heads back further north. This is similar to the “No Return to Fitzhugh” route, only a little shorter.
Total climb for the 2 days is 16054 ft for 375 miles (42.8 feet/mile), which is challenging but not as difficult as the Muller Double Century which was 11324 for 201 miles (56.3 feet/mile). Also on the upside, you will not have to climb Barton Creek Blvd at any point during the ride.
The rider check-in will be open 30 minutes before the start time.   You must have a helmet to start.

Bike Houston’s Annual Meeting

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Bike Houston had their annual meeting this past Tuesday March 24th at the Ensemble Theatre just across from their offices.  The main takeaways were that the organization is growing, they currently have 800+ members and a fulltime staff of three.  This is small compared to bike advocacy groups in other cities but progress from where they were just over a year ago with 80 members and no fulltime staff.  Also the city has been receptive to the organizations input on the Bike Master Plan …

City seeks public comments on bike plan

by Brian Bethel        www.reporternews.com


ABILENE, Texas – The city of Abilene will present a draft of its bicycle plan at the Planning and Zoning Commission’s regular meeting April 6.
Public comments will be collected at the meeting, which begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Abilene City Hall Council Chambers, 555 Walnut.
Jon James, director of planning and development services, said in a statement that according to the 2010 Census, 5 percent of work trips in Abilene are made by …

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Flat Creek Open Saturday April 4th

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Flat Creek Crossing will be open for riding on Saturday, April 4th.  The gates open at 9AM and the fee is $10. Every rider needs to sign a waiver.  This is a great opportunity as Flat Creek is not open on a daily basis.

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A good day at the office

By Chad Haga        velonews.competitor.com


Haga got tangled with fellow American Ben King (Cannondale-Garmin) in Milano-Sanremo. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
When I was asked if I wanted to race Milano-Sanremo, I admit that I was woefully ignorant of the race’s history. I did not grow up dreaming of attacking on the Poggio, and “Via Roma” would elicit nothing more than a blank stare. I only knew that Milano-Sanremo is a monument. And very long. But I also knew that John [Degenkolb] could win and that we work well together, and I was not going to pass up that chance.
After Tirreno-Adriatico, I got to spend a few days riding around Sanremo on the bike path. It was there that I found the race museum-tunnel, featuring two kilometers (each way) of education. I emerged full of respect for the race and a bit intimidated by it, too. I then took to …

Congress and bikes: What’s going on and why it matters to you

Katy Hartnett, Director of Government Relations        www.peopleforbikes.org


The Highway Trust Fund, the bank account that pays for things like highways, roads and bike lanes, is running low on cash. The transportation bill that dictates how that money is spent is called MAP-21 and it expires at the end of May. This means that over the next month and a half, Congress needs to figure out if they’re going to pass the transportation bill with a quick fix or figure out something that will solve the problem long-term.
One of the programs in the bill, called the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), is the number one way that bike infrastructure is paid for at the federal level. As the number of people who bike continues to rise, we think it’s important that communities have the option to include bike infrastructure in …

B-Cycle sets records during SXSW

Michael Theis, Digital Editor- Austin Business Journal


Austin B-Cycle, the city’s bicycle-sharing system, had another record-breaking South By Southwest, with thousands of riders checking out bikes for short trips through downtown Austin, the epicenter of the annual tech, music and film festival.
According to a Wednesday announcement from the bike-sharing business, B-Cycle saw 21,177 total trips on its bikes during …

How Plano’s greenbelt, bike trails connect a city to a region

by Kelley Chambers-Crimmins        impactnews.com


Economic upswing helps expansion efforts
Plano resident Alex DuLaney likes to take the scenic route. With a map and mostly his memory, the avid cyclist uses the city’s trails to get just about anywhere without the stress of gas prices or traffic jams.
“Now that Plano has the connection under [US] 75, I can catch the trail just several blocks from my house and [take] the Bluebonnet Trail, go all the way around Bob Woodruff [Park] and back and it’s about a 24-mile ride,” DuLaney said. “And it’s great, I never have to be on the streets except from my house to the trail.”
Although Plano’s on-street bike route system was introduced four years ago, enhanced signage and signalization have added to its visibility. Like a bus route, each path is designated with a number. Given …

Kingwood resident participates in 30 years of MS 150 bike ride

by Jacque Havelka        ourtribune.com


On April 18 and 19, the annual BP MS 150 fundraising bike ride will be held. The event, organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society South Central Region, is the largest of the 100 Bike MS events in the United States, with 13,000 cyclists and 3,500 volunteers along the route from Houston to the finish line in Austin. In 2014, the BP MS 150 set a fundraising milestone by raising $20 million to support the National MS Society mission to create a world free of MS. For 2015, the fundraising goal is $21 million.
While the MS Society hopes to reach its milestone, Kingwood resident Tom Webster will be reaching his own milestone: 2015 marks his 30th consecutive year of participating in the MS 150. Webster wasn’t aware …

Loop Group Ride

San Angelo Bicycle Association

TX Dept of Transportation
4502 Knickerbocker – San Angelo
Date(s) – 04/02/2015
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location:  TX Dept of Transportation
Categories:  Road Ride
When: Wheels rolling by 6:00 P.M.
Where: Meet in the TX Dot parking lot at the corner of Knickerbocker and Loop 306
A ride of 30, 25, or 20 miles depending on your preference or level of fitness. There are usually two different groups. One of the groups will ride at a pace of 18-21 mph and the other will ride at a pace of 14-18 mph. This is not a no-drop ride, but we tend to stick together in one of the two groups. If you are new to the area, or new to cycling we encourage you to come out and ride. We …

Can’t stop, won’t stop

by Benny Ontiveros        www.dvidshub.net


FORT BLISS, Texas – The military and Department of Defense recognize and provide great care for injured, ill or wounded service members. One of the supporting factors in the rehabilitation process is preparing soldiers to return back to civilian life. One wounded warrior is utilizing adaptive sports to transition herself back to a normal lifestyle.
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Katie Kuiper, Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, suffered a head injury that proved to be challenging for her, but through the Army physical fitness and adaptive sports program, her goals are quickly being reached. Katie involved herself in …

Fourteen USA Cycling Talent ID Camps slated for 2015

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Fourteen Talent Identification Camps will run in 10 states across the country from June to November to provide USA Cycling with junior talent evaluations while offering athletes a pathway to develop their cycling ability in road, track and mountain bike disciplines.
“Talent ID camps were created to provide a safe and healthy environment for each athlete to learn, progress and thrive within the sport of cycling,” said Kevin Dessart, USA Cycling Director Coaching Education and Athlete Development. “The camps are a great opportunity to identify up-and-coming athletes and provide them the opportunities and education to progress toward the elite ranks of the sport.” …

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For outreach, Fort Worth B-Cycle partners with existing events

by April Corbin, PeopleForBikes equity writer        www.peopleforbikes.org


Fort Worth B-Cycle Executive Director Kristen Camareno and her staff don’t have the time to plan and execute their own outreach events. Luckily, they don’t have to.
The bike share has found success promoting usage of their system by partnering with existing organizations and events within their community.
“We’ve been in a reactional state—figuring out what works and what doesn’t work, getting used to the equipment and software,” says Camareno of the bike share system, which launched in 2013. “We …

Saturday 3/28 and Sunday 3/29 Rides

by Thomas        Steiner Ranch Cycling

This Saturday March 28 please join us for an expanded and more fun Dam Loop! This version will include such favorites as Mt. Bonnell and Cuernavaca for around 57 miles of awesomeness. As usual, depart from Cups & Cones at 8:30am.
Sunday March 29 will be the Coffee Shop Ride which also departs from …

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

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015, 6:15 PM

15200 Memorial Dr
15200 Memorial Dr Houston, Te

2 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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Cyclists in the P1 and P2 groups start the first race of the day in the CyberKnife of Texas Cycling Race in Whitehouse, TX

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Some Opposite Directions Bike Ride

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I mixed the streets and direction on today’s ride on the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route. Starting out I went on some different streets to get around Kingwood High School because of the 2:12 start time. I haven’t rode on these for over a year. On the east side of Lake Houston I went north on East Lake Houston Parkway to Smith Road and south on FM2100 to the Huffman Chevron. Normally I ride the other direction but today I took FM2100 south from FM1960 to Old Atascocita Road and then west and back to FM1960 on Fairlake Drive. Rarely do I ride this direction although most of the other bikers I see are going this direction. Everything looks different going the opposite way and being on the other side of the road I watched for surface irregularities.

The legs had difficulty whenever I was riding into the wind. I thought it was 6 mph or so but when I got home the weather showed 15 mph with 23 mph gusts. No wonder it took so much effort. This reverse route came to 32.19 miles with a 14.9 mph average speed. I did get the average speed up to 15.1 mph after riding west on FM1960 over Lake Houston with a nice tailwind. Two other bikers were out today along the route.

It was 84 degrees when I left home and 78 at the end. I decided to wear a long sleeve jersey just in case the wind was chilly; glad I did. Shorts were just right too.

Checking the mail at the end of the ride the new Continental Gartorskin Hardshell spare tire and tubes with 60mm stem arrived. Now I am prepared if I have a tire or tube problem. I did find out that a 700x23mm tire must be slightly smaller diameter than a 700x25mm. Inserting the 700×23 tire in the rear is much easier.

No biking on Thursday, taking my wife to the medical center. The weather forecast doesn’t look friendly for biking either: 89% chance of rain around noon, high of 68.

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Peary Perry teams up with inmates at a local prison to repair bikes and give them to any child who needs one

by Ken Hoffman        www.houstonchronicle.com


Peary Perry, 71, collects used bicycles for a prison program at the Carol Vance Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Inmates refurbish the bicycles, which are then are donated to under-privileged children during the holidays.
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Double Lake Beginner Racer Clinic Round 2(no rain!)

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Event category: Clinics
Saturday, April 18, 2015 – 12:00pm
GHORBA wants to put on an event to get new racers out to try mountain bike racing! This event will go over what you and your friends will want/need to know to tackle a race! Bring questions!!!! Coach Nathan Winkelmann will be on site to lead the clinic.

Bike safety

www.chron.com Letters to the Editor

Regarding “Ups and downs” (Page B7, Saturday), I saw your thumbs down on the Tour de Houston because the 60-mile route went through a park named after a mayoral candidate supported by the mayor’s former aides.
I have another thumbs down for you: Why is a city-sponsored bike ride supporting reforestation of the city when it should support more and safer bike lanes throughout the city? It’s time for this event to get its priorities straight.
Louis Cioletti, Pearland

Big Southie pre-ride

Saturday, Mar 28, 2015, 9:00 AM

Dick Nichols District Park
8011 Beckett Rd Austin, TX

8 Mountain Bikers Went

9AM, Sat 3/28 at Dick Nichols park. This will be the last weekend for guided pre-rides before the official event on 4/4.Will be faster (10 mph) and casual (7 mph) groups.Day-of the Big Southie, there will be no ride leaders or sag support. https://thebigsouthie.wordpress.com/

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Big Southie pre-ride

Sunday, Mar 29, 2015, 9:00 AM

Dick Nichols District Park
8011 Beckett Rd Austin, TX

4 Mountain Bikers Went

9AM, Sun 3/29 at Dick Nichols park. This will be the last weekend for guided pre-rides before the official event on 4/4.Hoping to have two different speed groups.Day-of the Big Southie, there will be no ride leaders or sag support. https://thebigsouthie.wordpress.com/

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Celebrate Earth Day at Exploration Green April 25

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Saturday, April 25 from 8:00 to 2:00, Bay Area’s new Exploration Green will host its inaugural Earth Day Celebration at the 200-acre green space in the heart of Clear Lake. Free and open to all, festivities will include traditional outdoor games, running and walking, education and environmental activities and volunteer opportunities for visitors all ages. …

… Cyclo-Cross Exhibition – Witness the exciting sport of cyclocross with its challenging rough course races requiring riders to quickly dismount and carry the bike at times. Mountain biking beginners start at 10:30 a.m. and experienced mountain bike riders start at 11:15 a.m. …

Lancaster Country Ride on April 11th

by Marc Mumby        www.bikedfw.org

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Make plans for a fabulous day of Texas springtime cycling in the beautiful countryside fifteen minutes south of downtown Dallas! For the 18th year, the Greater Dallas Bicyclists, together with the City of Lancaster, is staging the Lancaster Country Ride on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 9 am.
Join the Greater Dallas Bicyclists’ annual rally and cycle along the scenic back roads of Ellis County visiting the small communities of Ferris and Palmer. The routes traverse flats, rolling hills and some challenging climbs. Rest stops are situated every 12 miles with water, sports drink and fruit. The ride is …

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