Texas Bicycling News Digest March 9th

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Men’s A Overall Podium: SCCCC dominates NCCCC with MSU, Tulane, and Texas Tech making it a clean sweep in 3 out of 4 events.. — with Kyle Walker, Bill Ash and Ben Bradley in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Lone Star XC

We don’t see any way for the trail to be ready for racing this weekend. We are going to go ahead and postpone to one of our other dates at this time. We need to verify with the ACOE which dates are available but we are tentatively sliding everything to 4/18.
Your entry has been moved to the new date if already entered. Please stay tuned to our …

Bike Across America Journal – Tuesday, March 3, 2015 (Day 22)

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015 (Day 22)
Start: San Saba, Texas
End: Winters, Texas
Weather: Cloudy, Afternoon Sun
Miles: 111+
I stayed up past midnight, and continually awoke throughout the night, but I was able to leave just before 8.30am. I stopped in the only grocery store in town to buy drinks/snacks to make it most of the day.

Five miles outside of town, Google Maps suggested I take a road that did not exist. I should be heading northwest. After this, I …

Across Texas and California (Feb 2015)

By Alan Guo        www.crazyguyonabike.com

The last couple days were slow and somewhat mellow. I suddenly realized that I needed to return to the real world, and drastically change my eating habit. There’s a certain longing that comes with this realization, that I have to leave this beautiful area, with all these cool people, and return to the Spindletop inspired region of SE Texas, where cyclists are fewer, drivers are less nice, and people’s general livelihoods are marginalized in favor of the never ending rat race of money making.
I bid farewell to Adrian and his roommates in the afternoon, after downloading some audio books for the train ride the next day. I met a cyclist waiting for the train who’s planning to do a 250 miler from Ventura to San Diego in an organized 17 hour ride. I was leaving my people, but I’ll be back.
My train left San Diego Friday afternoon, arriving at LA in the evening, where I transferred to a different train for Houston. We made a stop in the AM on Saturday in …

NICA video contest offers prizes from league sponsors

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BERKELEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Interscholastic Cycling Association is running a video contest for teams in its Spring League:  NorCal, SoCal, Texas, New York and Alabama.
Teams in those leagues are invited to create a video that displays how their team practices NICA’s “Five Core Principles:” Inclusivity, Equality, Strong Body, Strong Mind and Strong Character. The contest is called the NICA Dream Team Contest.
NICA supporters Feedback Sports, Primal Wear, Athletic Event Supply, and Optic Nerve — all companies in …

Felt Bicycles hires six, in sales, marketing and purchasing

by BRAIN Staff        www.bicycleretailer.com

IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Felt Bicycles has added three new staff members at the company’s Irvine, Calif., headquarters and also added three sales representatives to its national sales team.
Alex Ead joins Felt as the inside sales representative, Juliana French-Arnold has been hired as brand journalist and Fiona Swartz joins as the purchasing and IT coordinator.
On the sales team, Ryan Barrett, Aaron Brougher and Jamie DeVita will represent the brand in Utah, Southern California and South Texas/Louisiana respectively.
Ead comes to Felt after several years working within …

Texas State Ultra Road Race • Mar 1 2015 Results

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» Men C     » Men D
» Women A     » Women C

Texas State Ultra – ITT • Mar 1 2015 Results

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» Men C     » Men D
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Texas State Ultra – Crit • Mar 1 2015 Results

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» Women C

La Primavera Lago Vista Saturday • Mar 7 2015 Results

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» Men Cat 2     » Men Cat 3
» Men Cat 4/5     » Men Juniors 9-18 Cat 4/5
» Men Masters 35-39 Cat 4/5     » Men Masters 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4
» Men Masters 50+ Cat 1/2/3/4     » Men Masters 60+
» Men Pro/Cat 1/2     » Women Cat 1/2/3/4
» Women Cat 4     » Women Masters 40+ Cat 3/4

La Primavera Lago Vista Sunday • Mar 8 2015 Results

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» Men Cat 2     » Men Cat 3
» Men Cat 4/5     » Men Juniors 9-18 Cat 4/5
» Men Masters 35-39 Cat 4/5     » Men Masters 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4
» Men Masters 60+     » Men Pro/Cat 1/2
» Women Cat 1/2/3/4     » Women Cat 4
» Women Masters 40+ Cat 3/4

Saturday 3/14 and Sunday 3/15 Rides and other news!

by Thomas        steinerranchcycling.com

It looks like the crappy weather may actually be behind us!  We will celebrate this weekend with some excellent time together in the saddle.

Saturday March 14 – We will head out to Ronald Reagan for some flat-ish miles.  There will be two groups, A and B, and we will depart together.  At some point (probably on Ronald Reagan) the A group will take on more miles at a faster pace and split off of the group then rejoin the B group for the return to Steiner.  Meet at Cups & Cones for the 8:30 departure.

Sunday March 15 – The Coffee Shop Ride returns!  This is a 30 mile relaxed pace ride which includes a stop at a nearby coffee shop for some pastries and socializing.  Meet at …

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Texas Bicycling News Digest March 8th

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La Primavera Bike Race. Saturday 2015, Lago Vista, TX. Compilation

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Gravelthon!

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At Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

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Bike Masters


La Primavera RR | Lago Vista, Texas | March 8, 2015

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Results from Sunday’s La Primavera at Lago Vista Road Race.
M 40+
1 1 Crosby Warney Chicken and Waffles Racing
2 535 Smith Andrew SouthwestCyclesport/Dimensional
3 524 Gonzalez Joe Fiat of McKinney/Bicycles Plus
4 513 Almanzan David BNW Team
5 502 Baatz Robert Crest/RBM Racing
6 531 Rodriguez Alex Waterloo Racing / Jack & Adam’s
7 501 Varela Enrique 787 Racing
8 518 Herle Bradley FIAT of McKinney/Bicycles Plus
9 512 Groda Wallace Bike Barn
10 537 Geisler Chad Waterloo Racing/Jack & Adams
11 520 Mead Gregory Fiat of McKinney / Bicycles Plu
12 504 Murazak John Crest/RBM Racing
13 521 Flores Bennie Lake Charles Racing
14 525 Keane Craig FIAT of McKinney/Bicycles Plus

W 40+
1 121 Scott Darci Cadence Cyclery
2 899 Brott Joy Tri-City Bicycles
3 896 Lewis Sirianni Gacki Michelle Matrix/RBM
4 898 Garrett Kathy Southwest Cycling Club Racing
5 894 Golden …

Senior Games Preview Ride

Saturday, Mar 14, 2015, 7:30 AM

Stanton at Kansas
2900 block of Stanton in Kern Place El Paso, TX

3 Cyclists Went

Meet at triangular parking lot where Stanton and Kansas meet in Kern Place (2900 block). Ride Oregon to Paisano to Delta to do some laps at Ascarate Park and return. 25 miles, 16-18 mph. Bob Wiggs, (915)[masked]

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Biking Helps You Avoid Getting Sick, Right?

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Here we are, well into March, and I haven’t been out on the bike yet this month. Weather, as I mentioned in the last post, has been terrible. And on Friday, when we finally had sunny, dry — if chilly — conditions, I came down with something.
What started as a tickle in the throat Thursday blossomed into a full-blown sore throat and …

TX Hill Country – Spring 2015 – Wildflowers

By Richard Cavin        www.crazyguyonabike.com

Getting Ready, Training, Planning: Finalizing, Training and Prepping – Hope Spring Weather Comes Soon
Thursday March 5, 2015
Hello everyone,
Well this is planned to be my third tour on my Surly Disc Trucker that I purchased in late 2013. It will be my first fully loaded, self supported tour.
My two previous tours are on CGOAB and can be accessed if you click my name above and scroll to the bottom of the page.
I’m also on Facebook and have a Cycling Group on FB. Send me a friend request if desired, I like to keep up with other cyclists all over the world. More info can be found on my how to contact page by clicking my name above.
As of this date we have six riders/friends who are going on the tour. Mike and Michael along with myself from the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) of South TX. Steve from Houston and Randall and Nathan from the Austin area.
This tour is really the brainchild of Randall. He did all the route planning and logistics so we are going to find out how good he is, just joking!
Current plans are seven days of riding and camping with lots of climbing, so we’ll see how we do. Since the winter has been so cold and wet the wildflowers in the hill country this year are likely to be outstanding, hope so. We are …

TX Hill Country – Spring 2015 – Wildflowers

By Richard Cavin        www.crazyguyonabike.com

Overall Route: Current Planned Route – Start NW of Austin, TX
Friday March 6, 2015
We’re a little over a month away from our planned tour. Training rides continue in preparation although I have some additional equipment to get.
I need some new tires, will be going with 622-37 on my Surley Disc trucker to replace the 622-32 tires I currently have. Want a little wider to smooth out the ride some. Also need to buy a new handlebar bag since mine is really not a bike bag but a rigged camera bag.
Will also be getting a summer sleeping bag to reduce weight and to use instead of my 20F sleeping bag.
Here is a map of our overall route as …

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Texas Bicycling News Roundup March 7th

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RGV provides biking opportunity in Mission

JOSE RODRIGUEZ | SPECIAL TO THE MONITOR        www.themonitor.com


There is nothing “mountain” about the Valley, and bicycling has little fanfare along the border.
But mountain biking in the Rio Grande Valley is growing, thanks to the Mission Hike and Bike Trails. The park boasts an extensive series of narrow paths carved into dense woodland, and for the adventurous it offers miles of startlingly good fun.
The trails can get technical and you’re going to need appropriate gear. Get a good bike, but don’t spend a fortune. Instead, spend time searching for the best balance between cost and performance. When I first set out, I asked a knowledgeable friend for …

ARR Volunteer Opportunity: Pace Bend Race!

Saturday, Apr 11, 2015, 7:00 AM

Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd N Spicewood, TX

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Volunteer Opportunity: The Austin Ridge Riders / Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race needs you… Volunteer TodayWhen: Saturday April 11 – 7:00am – 5:00pm & Sunday April 12 7:00am – 5:00pmWhere: Pace Bend ParkYou MUST sign up on Bikereg.com to officially volunteer and select your duty!  RSVP on Meetup to receive updates if there are any changes t…

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VIDEO:: New Drops added to Picnic @ Deception

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these are along the upper line on Picnic, about 100 yds west of Basket Drop, you approach them from the WEST.
Don’t try rolling these, you definitely need to launch. You can get away just carrying plenty of speed and slightly unweighting, but you …

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Graveling!!!!

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Ben on the podium in the 35+ at Lago Vista — with Ben Ploetz.

Elbowz Racing Elite Cycling Team


Day 1
La Primavera Lago Vista 24th annual
Mar 7, 2015 – Mar 8, 2015

La Primavera | Lago Vista, Texas | March 7, 2015 Photos

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Photos from True Marmalade of day number one at Lago Vista.

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The Rubbing Rear Bike Wheel Saga

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Yesterday I posted this on Bikeforums.net:

Rear Tires Rubbing the Inside of the Left Chainstay
I ride a Stradalli RP-14 Carbon bike. A few months ago I noticed a spot on the inside of the left chainstay where the tire rubs. I think the problem might be from a wide tire. The tires that came with the bike were 23mm wide. I had a problem with flats on the rear tire so I changed to a 700×25 Gatorskin. A couple of weeks ago I wondered if the tire was still rubbing so I put some blue painter’s tape over the spot. Today I removed the rear wheel and saw the tape was worn away over the spot. My rear tire has about 4900 miles on it so I will need to replace it soon. I have some 700×25 tires but I decided to buy a pair of 700×23 Gatorskins. I hope the 2 mm makes a difference on the rubbing.
    To help keep the tire from rubbing the frame I put a piece of Duck Tape over the spot. (Duck Tape fixes about everything, right?)
    The weather in SE Texas has been frigid for months so I have not been riding much. This might have been a good thing. I have tried moving the rim from side to side to simulate the rubbing but I can’t move it enough with my hand to touch the chainstay. I suspect my full weight and body movement out of the saddle may be enough to flex the wheel to the side. I checked the spokes and all are tight.
    I was wondering if I put a very thin washer on the inside of the left side of the skewer if this would move the wheel to the right.
    Anybody have this problem?

The first comment was from gregf83: (several others offered ideas as well)

“I would check the dish on your wheel. If multiple wheels are offset and too close to one chainstay then it’s an issue with your frame. You could always re-dish your wheel to fit the frame but that might be a hassle if you swap wheels”

I had not thought about the dish being wrong but when I brought the Stradalli inside it was clear that was the problem. I got a private message from another person with an offer to help and a truing stand.

I had to dig out my ancient (1980’s) wheel truing stand from under the dust. Putting the wheel in the stand I could see it was true. So I started to work on the dish. It took a while and I thought I wasn’t making any progress. I doubted myself and went to one bike shop to see if they could check the dish but they didn’t have or couldn’t find their dish gauge. Next I went to Bike Barn Atascocita and they had a gauge. It was 2 mm out of dish. I was considering leaving it with them until he said a week and $35 to $45. So I took the wheel back home and continued. After loosening the non-drive spokes a 1/2 turn and tightening the drive side spokes I changed the dish 2 mm to the drive side. Putting the wheel in the frame it is now centered much better than before. I will check the Duck tape after a ride to see if it has any marks.

Before thinking of the dish being out of whack I ordered two 700×23 Gatorskin tires in case the 700×25 Gatorskins were the cause. The bike came with 700×23 Schwalbe tires. If that was the case I had three 700×25 tires but no bike to put them on. Now with the dish corrected I will put the 700×25 on the rear and the 700×23 on the front. It is almost time to change tires if I ever get to ride again. The weather is not cooperating at all!!!