Huffman Conversation with Two Bikers

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Today I wore my new Hilco Circuit sunglasses. This is the first pair of prescription sunglasses that I ever owned. Up to now I wore sunglasses over my regular glasses. This was not great sometimes keeping the sunglasses in place or when dirt or bugs got inside. These new glasses are great. With the warm temperature I was concerned about sweat around my eyes but it wasn’t a real issue. Here is a couple of pictures: (not sure why I am so serious)

At the Huffman Chevron
At home before the ride

Under cloudy skies I left home at 12:11 on the way to Huffman via the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route. Later today it is supposed to rain and I wanted to get this ride in before that could happen. I did get some light sprinkles in a couple of spots early in the ride in Kingwood. After that no more drops. The ride totaled 31.41 miles at a 15.2 mph average speed maxing out at 15.4 mph.

I probably over dressed for the ride with a long sleeve jersey atop my shorts. At first I felt cool but between me warming up and the temperature going up to 82 I was sweating. The cloud cover fooled me into this selection I guess.

Yesterday was a day off taking my wife to the medical center. I wanted to ride today because there is a 100% chance of rain on Saturday and only slightly less on Sunday. I rode 8 days this month so far, 1 less than February. This could mean more riding this month if the weather cooperates.

On the route nothing much was out of the ordinary until I got to the Huffman Chevron. I rode across FM1960 going north on FM2100 and saw two other bikers riding into the Chevron. I made my u-turn across FM2100 to ride into the station. As I pulled up they said hello. I asked where they were riding from and they said Kingwood. We chatted for awhile about chasing dogs, roads to bike on, the bridge on FM2100 in Crosby and some other things. Greg, who lives in Kingwood, said he had moved from London not too long ago and was getting ready to ride the BP MS150 in April. I can’t remember the guy’s name though. He liked the wheels on my Stradalli.

Making progress on miles: 139.03 miles this week, 270.15 miles in March and 705 miles year to date.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest March 19th

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The teeth chattering, hand cramping, back bruising, tire flatting…

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…lung searing, leg cramping, blurry visioned, splendor of Louisian’s most iconic race, Rouge Roubaix.

Michael Pincus, 21, is a junior at the University of Houston, studying electrical engineering. He is a former professional cyclist, and the captain of Super Squadra’s under-23 and junior development team, the Super JETS. He lives in Pearland, Texas.
Roubaix. The mention alone conjures images of heroic battles between the best cyclists in the world and the oldest and most historic roads in Europe.
Rouge Roubaix, however, is not Europe. It is not northern France, or Flanders.
It is Francisville, Louisiana, a small town north of Baton Rouge, set amidst eerie swamps and …

SXSW Meetup and Biking – Part 2

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We had quite a weekend in Austin with lots of events going on and the chance to meet some great people.

Our panel at SXSW which you can find out at #QuantWorld in Twitter, went really well and the people woke up early (9:30am) to see the discussion around Quantifying Our World Through Open Platforms. There was a sold out crowd, so happy to make the trip to Austin and be part of a …

Midwestern State University Cycling Team


Ran into some cold rain in the mountains, but we are not a team to get deterred! Here’s Nicole eyeing the storm and Bill heading down a 10 mile descent in the rain @ 70kph

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Apparently, I pushed it real good. Too much, too soon. I rode four days in a row, which was great, but after a hilly 26-miler Monday, I returned home with that same hacking cough I complained about in an earlier post.
“I thought the exercise would drive it out of me,” I said to my wife.
“No. That just made it worse,” she said. “You’re staying off the bike until you get rid of this.”
I obeyed.
Which killed me, because although some rain was in the forecast this week, it never really materialized. We’ve had three …

Saturday 3/21 and Sunday 3/22 Rides: Inside and BEEF Team Training Ride!

by Thomas        steinerranchcycling.com

Well there is currently a 100% chance of rain on Saturday so the club ride looks busted. If by some miracle we have a good weather window, just show up at Cups & Cones at the usual 8:30am and we will figure something out.
Sunday is looking pretty good still! Hopefully everyone in SRC is registered for the Tour de Cure in September on the BEEF Team. This is a favorite SRC charity ride and is for a great cause. Ride distances include 10, 20, 35, 50, or 2 day options up to 200 miles. Something for everyone! Sunday is the first of a monthly series of training rides and will offer ride …

This Saturday: Fatbike Sandy Race in Texas

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exas’s First Fatbike Race Sponsored by: CHUMBA USA, RaceFace, Fat-Bike.com, Wanderlust Gear, & Orange Seal.
Benefiting: Sam Houston Trails Coalition and Erik’s Ride: Racing the Tour Divide for the Gift of Hearing
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Elbowz Racing Elite Cycling Team


This group really makes you realize that teammates are more than just people who wear the same jersey. They are like family, and it makes all …

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Texas Bicycling News Roundup March 18th

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Some of my pics from the Tour de Houston this past weekend.

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2015 Hill Country Mountain Bike Challenge

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Schanen Bike and Bike Trail(bonds 2008, 2012)

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Bid Date & Time: 04/08/15 12:30 PM
Prebid: 03/25/15 10:30 AM
Solicitation Title: Schanen Bike and Bike Trail(bonds 2008, 2012)
Owner Solic Number: E14066    Status: bidding    Report: 6196471
Country :United States     State: TX    County: Nueces
Location: Corpus Christi
Est. Low Value: $1,176,910    Est. High Value: $1,176,910
Scope: The majority of the trail will consist of decomposed granite surfacing. Some portions of the trail will consist of concrete paving.
Included in the construction are: site grading, embankment, lime treated subgrade, concrete curb, header curb, trail heads, stained/stamped
concrete , timber pedestrian railing, concrete ada curb ramps, and signing and striping.
Notes: A Non – Mandatory Pre – Bid Conference for the Proje Ct Will Be Held On March 25 , 2015 At 10 : 30 a .m. At the Following Location:
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Cyclists in Suits to lobby legislators on March 30 with BikeTexas

by Pam LeBlanc        fitness.blog.austin360.com


Heads up, fans of two-wheeled transportation.
BikeTexas officials invite bicyclists to join them at the state Capitol on March 30 for their annual Cyclists in Suits Day.
The group will gather at 8:30 a.m. at the Capitol. At 9 a.m. BikeTexas staffers will brief the group about current bills in the Legislature that are related to bicycling. Then the group will break into teams and head out to mingle with lawmakers. The goal is to have cyclists from every Legislative district in the state make an appearance, to …

Cyclist Craddock back on track after bump in the road

by Dale Robertson        www.houstonchronicle.com

Craddock returns to World Tour after healing from pothole crash

Lawson Craddock, right, showed he belonged on cycling’s biggest stages by joining 2012 Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins, center, and Rohan Dennis on the podium after a third-place finish during a stage of last year’s Tour of California.
Fast-tracking from junior stardom to cycling’s big leagues, Lawson Craddock had never encountered a serious pothole, either the literal or figurative kind.
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Cyclist struck by car in South Austin

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A man was injured Wednesday after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in South Austin, according to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.
About 12:50 p.m., medics responded to reports of …

Drivers, non-motorists must work to reduce fatality rate

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With the weather turning warmer, more Texans are heading outdoors to walk or bike.
But it seems that many Texas drivers continue to think that these non-motorists, like pedestrians and bicyclists, do not belong on the roads.
At the same time, it seems that many Texan non-motorists think they are exempt from traffic laws.
These perceptions and behaviors need to change if we want to make a dent in the crash rates involving motorized vehicles and non-motorists.
When people think of injuries or fatalities in relation to traffic crashes, the …

The Sunday “Blue Mug Ride” Continues to Grow

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WCC Blue Mug Ride – regrouping in Dobbin. Great ride everyone. Thank you for coming out and having great fun together.

First major obstacle does not slow down Craddock

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Fast-tracking to from junior stardom to cycling’s big leagues, Lawson Craddock had never encountered a serious pothole, either the literal or figurative kind. But that changed in Australia on Jan. 22 when, early in the third stage of the Santos Tour Down Under, the 23-year-old Team Giant-Alpecin cyclist who grew up in the Cy-Fair area plowed into a pothole.
A desperate attempt to “bunny-hop” over the 3-inch-deep hazard, which he couldn’t see until it was too late for him to swerve, failed spectacularly – his …

Tour de Houston 2015

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This past Sunday was the 100th running, uh, cycling? of the Tour de Houston. Last year was a good time except for getting soaked to the bone by rain. The routes change every year so this year we got to ride through some areas of the city-at-large we don’t usually drive or ride through. The wife and I chose the 40 mile route, which was just long enough. Turnout was good, like last year, and overall the riders were well behaved.
There’s something almost surreal about coming into the city at 6:30 in the morning with the buildings all lit up, and gathering with thousands of other cyclists ready to pedal through the …

Opening of Lamar Street’s protected bike lane

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Lamar Street protected bike lane OPENING, sign-up below to join us for the Ribbon Cutting celebration, 3/26 at 12:30 pm.
The bicycling community and many others have been excited to watch the green paint going down on Lamar Street. Houston’s first protected bike lane marks a step in Houston’s progress towards becoming a more livable city where people have healthy and safe transportation options. BikeHouston advisory board members have been in on the concept from the start and we are proud to see the leadership from the …

2015 Uptown Ciclovia – Save the Date!

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Mark your calendars now! The 2015 Uptown Ciclovia will be here before you know it! This is the 2nd annual Uptown Ciclovia, and it will be held on Sunday, May 17th from 10am til 3pm. Find out more at uptownciclovia.org or on their …

Cycling Team Annual Banquet Invitation

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Join the Texas A&M Cycling Team March 28th, 2015 for our annual team banquet. Starting at 7pm in the Garden Room located in the Student Recreation Center on the campus of Texas A&M University, a catered dinner from Olive Garden will be accompanied with stories from former and current members of the Texas A&M Cycling Team. We hope you will be joining us! Please RSVP through the …

2015 Road Series Begins Saturday March 21st

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Our 2015 Scholastic Road Series kicks off THIS Saturday, March 21st in Dallas at the Texas Fair Park with the Armeaux crit.  There will be races for six different categories based on gender and skill level including Novice, JV, and Varsity.
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Rain Leaves Quickly and Streets Dry Off

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When I woke up this morning the predicted rain was coming down lightly. This lasted until after 11 o’clock when the sky started to clear up some. The streets were drying off and after grocery shopping I got out the door at 2:11 with 80 degrees and mostly cloudy skies. This was later than I normally want to ride so I shorten the Atascocita – Walden – Huffman route by 2 miles, riding 30.3 miles in 1:57:29. Average speed topped out at 15.6 mph and drifted down to 15.3 at the finish. With 3 rides this week I am at 107.62 miles, 238.74 miles in March and 673 miles year to date.

Finally the temperature is warming up. When I got back home it was 84 degrees which was greatly appreciated since I wore a short sleeve jersey and shorts. At the start I was thinking maybe a long sleeve jersey would have been better but as I warmed up I changed my mind.

My legs weren’t as tired as I thought they would be after yesterday’s 45 mile. I was able to power through some of the ups and downs. The average speed went up and down but I was able to keep it at 15.6 until I got back into Kingwood for the last 2 or so miles home.

Two other bikers were out: one on the causeway over Lake Houston and the other one I looked in my rear view mirror on Kingwood Green in time to see him turn left behind me onto a side street but close enough to say hi.

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