Texas Bicycling News Digest November 7th

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2014 Bicycle Master Plan

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The Austin City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend the Austin Bicycle Master Plan on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
The plan proposes implementing elements of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan by creating a connected and protected active transportation network that will provide additional transportation options for Austin residents and visitors. The plan’s overarching goals is to significantly increase bicycle use and improve bicycle safety throughout Austin.
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Ride Texas to honor veterans Tuesday

photo by TODD YATES/CALLER-TIMES


CORPUS CHRISTI – Among the various local Veterans Day observances, perhaps none resonates as much with athletes as Ride Texas.
The challenge takes 24 cyclists — a combination of veterans, wounded veterans and supporters — 586 miles in six days from Wichita Falls to Corpus Christi. Cycling clubs of communities along the route accompany riders for portions of the journey. The greatest support by far has come from Corpus Christi, in the form of…

Council: Landlords Speak out Against Section 8, New Bicycle Plan and More

By: Jeff Stensland        austin.twcnews.com

Landlords say they’re against Austin’s approach to finding more housing options for families who use Section 8.
Local property managers believe they should not be forced to accept the federal housing vouchers. Right now, less than 10 percent of Austin rental properties accept tenants who use housing assistance.
Landlords say that’s mainly because Section 8 rules are very different from most Texas rental agreements.
“It’s not a matter of them not finding a home,” Robbie Robinson with the Austin Apartment Association said. “It may be a matter of them not …

Bike in the Beach

Sunday, Nov 9, 2014, 8:45 AM

Target in Galveston
6128 Broadway St Galveston, TX

3 Cyclists Went

Bike by the Beach Ride We will meet at the Target store parking lot which is off 61st street exit on I-45. Make a u-turn and this is the second exit after the causeway. We will bike to Moody Center for a quick break. We will not take 61st to Moody. From there we will bike to the seawall and bike by the beach at 10 MPH all the way to McDonalds for a…

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Mountain Bike Trails near New Braunfels, TX

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Trail Name    City    Rating    Length    Difficulty    Topo Map
Dry Comal Trail     New Braunfels         2
Madrone Trail     Canyon Lake         8     Intermediate bike trail
McAllister Park     San Antonio         25     Intermediate bike trail
Mud Creek     San Antonio         7     Intermediate bike trail
Prospect Park     San Marcos         2     Beginner bike trail
Purgatory Park     San Marcos         0     Intermediate bike trail
Ringtail Ridge     San Marcos         2     Beginner bike trail
Walker Ranch Park     San Antonio         4     Easiest bike trail

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RAT Update from Kevin C. and Josh D.

Spinistry


About to get in bed. Found a crummy motel in the monkey butt (that’s exactly what it smells like, even from 30 miles away) town of Tulia. But they rented us a room at 1:30 in the morning so I thank them. Lev and I finished around 145 miles today, doin as much of the gravel as was ridable. Past the town of South Plains the dirt roads were still saturated and lots of standing water even. So we left that post office in SP and headed north (eventually, after failing at the dirt roads and spending time scraping down the bikes…again) and got to the town of Silverton. Not much there but they have an Allsup’s so we ate tons of terrible “food” (pronounced ‘fuel’) and started out on the 28 mile run to Tulia. We even said that we might press on to the 60-mile-away town of Dimmitt, but we would make that decision in Tulia.
Please note that it’s 37 degrees and a headwind to fight. About 3 miles outside of town Kevin…

Crash!!

by shrinkboy        www.bikeforums.net

last week at Superdrome in Frisco, our B group (which included everything from fast juniors, guys in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and this one older fella in his 60s-me) was approaching the first point sprint in a 30 lap points race. we were flat out at 30+mph when a guy up track lost control and came down track in front of me in the sprint lane. it happened in nano-seconds. i went over him and splatted on the concrete apron.
hit my head hard enough to break my helmet (but no head injuries, thank ya), popped my collarbone-stage II separation-lacerated elbow (sutures), massive, multiple contusions from left armpit all the way down to my hip and thigh. abrasions everywhere. i spent a week in a vicodin/valium ibuprofen haze. it was like getting tossed out of a moving truck in my jammies. hardest hit i’ve ever taken, and… (With comments)

Rolling My Wheels Around My Fort Worth Neighborhood Remembering Getting Scolded For Not Recycling

Durango Texas


This beautiful first Thursday of November, with its return of blue sky, lifted me from the doldrums of Seasonally Affected Disorder (SAD) and had me rolling my wheels around my neighborhood.
Those are my handlebars parked in front of a Recycle Bin looking at my…

Austin Texas bicycling in the Capitol

by reneseptrene

Interview with Hatcher Family Bicycling Across America for Hope for the Warriors

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See our interview with the Hatcher family who are Bicycling Across America for Hope for the Warriors. Meet Dean and Taryn Hatcher who are bicycling and Lorna and Grover Hatcher who are supporting them in their cross country ride from the Blaine, Washington to Key West, Florida. Interview was conducted on October 16, 2014, at Ag Aviation in Muleshoe, Texas.

Thanks for Sharing the Road

MsrKSDisque

An early morning bicycle ride in North Texas on my Catrike 700 recumbent tricycle.

Mountain Biking at the Flat Rock Ranch in Texas – Day 1 of 2

by Kenneth Soerensen


My second video ever was shot at the Flat Rock Ranch about 30 minutes west of Canyon Lake, TX. (Around Austin)
www.flatrockranch.net
We were 6 amateur mountain bikers on a weekend trip with lots of biking and …

GoPro: Mountain Biking Houston,Texas

by IMJSK

Mic’d Up With Ryan Nyquist at Texas Toast

by X Games

Haro Bikes pro Ryan Nyquist narrates his practice sessions at this year’s Odyssey BMX Texas Toast Jam in Austin, Texas.

McAllister Park San Antonio, Texas Sept. 20 2014

by Greg Valdez


Mountain biking in McAllister Park, San Antonio TX, and came across this.

Jack Brooks MTB w/ crash

by Rincon009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_hUGFrmuI4
WIPE-OUT included! Some Mountain Biking in South Texas out at Jack Brooks park on the trail-chicken.

tom mayes mountain bike ride on a perfect day

by Mark Spelman


mountain biking at Tom Mayes park in El Paso Texas

Huntsville Classic 2014

by NAVSWARM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7ChA9hdN58
2014 Dave Boyd Huntsville Classic Mountain Bike Race, Huntsville, Texas

Jury gives probation to Lufkin woman who left scene of accident that killed cyclist

By RHONDA OAKS/The Lufkin News


An Angelina County jury on Thursday afternoon sentenced a Lufkin woman to 10 years probation for the hit-and-run death of a Lufkin cyclist on Christmas night last year.
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Bicycling supportive Township candidates win!

by Maurizio Topini        woodlandscycling.org

Last night, The Woodlands voters took a next step towards creating a better community through bicycling by selecting bicycling supportive candidates.  Township members Gordy Bunch, Mike Bass, Jeff Long and Ed Robb each won their respective races.  Early voting was a key factor in deciding the election.  In fact, more Woodlands residents turned out for early voting in the local election this year than cast ballots altogether in 2012 and 2013.  That includes more people who ride bikes turning out to the polls to make their voices heard.  Over the next year there are several important bicycling initiatives that the Woodlands Township Board will take up; including completion of the Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan, selecting which…

The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

Austin, TX
3,935 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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Prosecutor: Lufkin woman possibly texting at time of fatal hit-and-run crash

By RHONDA OAKS/The Lufkin News


A jury began hearing evidence Tuesday in the punishment trial of a Lufkin woman who confessed to hitting and killing a man on a bicycle Christmas Day, 2013.
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Veterans Day Celebration!

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 9:00 AM

Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd N Spicewood, TX

9 Mountain Bikers Went

2nd annual Veterans Day Ride, last year we did 26 miles of Pace Bend, Muleshoe Bend then Pace Bend again! Intermediate pace and lunch in between at Lee’s!

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Rolando Roman and Cyclocross Project 2015

By Nicole Ortega / photos Nicole Ortega and Cyclocross Project 2015        texasbikeracing.com


How do you perpetuate the growth and success of the sport you love? You teach those who might be interested at a young age. That’s the mission of Cyclocross Project 2015: to promote an active lifestyle and a lifetime interest in bike riding for kids and families.
Cyclocross Project 2015 is the brainchild of Puerto Rico native Rolando Roman, who conceived it in 2013 after Austin won the bid to host the 2015 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships (CX Nats). He and others involved are accomplishing the project’s objectives by teaching our youth good sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and how to work as a team. Consequently, the project is backed by many bicycle advocates, race promoters, sponsors, ambassadors, parents of the children involved, and the community alike.
Rolando has always been a fitness fanatic. As a boy growing up in a small working-class town in Puerto Rico, he was left to his own devices much of the time because his parents were…

November 2014 Club Meeting Highlights!

by Maurizio Topini        woodlandscycling.org


Our November 2014 General Membership meeting was a good one here are a few of the highlights.
Our featured speaker was Phillip Shama presenting and overview on the benefits of a proper bike fit, common mistakes people make setting up their equipment and answered various questions.   Phillip sent a thank-you note and also mentioned that he had a great time with the WCC “talkin bike fit, and having fun.
The 2015 Board of Directors were elected into the following positions…

11/8/14 – Grande Fundillo Grand Fondo

Violet Crown

Saturday 11/08/2014 – Grande Fundillo Grand Fondo, 13405 Immanuel Road Suite 1A Pflugerville TX (just off Howard Ln. on Immanuel immediately on your right, look for the Blue Castleberry door), 7:45amroll-out.
Loop 1 will be 97 miles out North of Walburg & back; Loop 2 will be 54 miles out to Elgin & back on roads that I know well as I may be brain dead by then! The plan is to do the first loop and then grab some food before rolling out for loop 2. Everyone is welcome to bring what they want to eat…

After Election Day: Looking Ahead to the 2015 Lege Session

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The voting is done and the results are in, and it’s a new day in Texas.
We’re headed into the 2015 legislative session with many unknowns. There will be new faces in both chambers come January, and many of those new legislators will need to be educated about people who walk and ride bikes. We’re unsure where the new Governor and Lt. Governor stand on the issues that are important to Texans who use active transportation.
One thing we are sure about: BikeTexas will be fighting for you at the legislature every day of the…

Meet BikeTexas’ Fall Intern

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BikeTexas is proud to introduce our fall intern, Raheleh “Haley” Kortrostami.
Haley is an accounting student at Austin Community College and started interning with us in September. In the short time she’s been with us, Haley has proven to be an invaluable asset, working hard at everything we’ve asked her to do, from hauling bikes to data entry. Haley also proved her uber-volunteer status at the Austin BikeFest, when she and her husband Payam worked hard alongside BikeTexas staff from start to finish to…

Heat and a Sinus Infection at Chappell Hill RR

The Road Less Traveled


Going into my eighth edition of Chappell Hill (I’m a veteran of this race), I already harbored feelings of anger and frustration.  In 2012 – which happened to be my 19th birthday – I caught a flat right at the winning Move of the Day. The follow vehicle was out-of-sight, and I angrily DNF’d as a result. In 2013, I flatted out in the first 12-miles, before the race even picked up speed. I chased hard after getting a wheel change, in vain. So I DNFed again…my second DNF in just as many years.
2014 would be a different – I was racing solo without teammates, but I also was fighting a bad lingering sinus infection I acquired a few weeks earlier in rainy Belgium. I knew if I had a chance of getting a top result here, I had to be smart and, more importantly, patient with my efforts. Both Texas teams Boneshaker and…

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Campus makes biking safe for students

By Liana Solis, Staff Writer        www.dailytoreador.com


With an increase in student population, iking to class and around the Texas Tech campus has grown in popularity.
Craig Cotton, transportation demand management supervisor for parking services, said Tech has implemented changes and added more amenities to increase safety for student bikers and for all students.
“We go above and beyond to make biking convenient for students on campus,” he said. “We had to start making things easier with the enrollment population growing so quickly.”
Cotton said Tech started improving campus for…

Armstrong Signs Up for Time-Trial Charity Cycling Event

By Michael Buteau        www.bloomberg.com


Lance Armstrong signed up to participate in a two-man team time-trial cycling race this weekend, two weeks after he was banned from participating in a South Carolina charity ride.
Armstrong, who has been banned for life from cycling after admitting to doping violations, is on the start list for the Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic, a 31-year-old charity race in New Braunfels, Texas.
Last month, USA Cycling ruled that Armstrong, 43, wasn’t eligible to participate in the third annual Gran Fondo Hincapie in Greenville, South Carolina, because it…

Armstrong to Skip Charity Bicycle Race After Registering

By Michael Buteau        www.bloomberg.com

Lance Armstrong won’t participate in a time-trial cycling race this weekend, two weeks after he was prohibited from participating in a South Carolina charity ride.
Armstrong, who has been banned for life from cycling for doping violations, will skip the Texas race because his time trial partner is injured, Mark Higgins, a spokesman for Armstrong, said in an e-mail.
Armstrong is on the start list for the Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic, a 31-year-old charity event in New Braunfels, Texas. The 24.6-mile (40 kilometer) time trial for teams of two riders is scheduled for Nov. 9. Higgins said in an e-mail that Armstrong “could ride” in the event because it’s a non-sanctioned race.
Tour de Gruene race director Will Rotzler didn’t…

Lufkin woman pleads guilty to fatal Christmas Day hit-and-run accident involving cyclist

By Leigha Hughes        www.ktre.com


LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) –
A 22-year-old Lufkin woman pleaded guilty in the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist on Christmas Day 2013 shortly before her jury trial was scheduled to start Tuesday.
The jury is now deliberating Jennifer Isabel Mireles’ sentence, and the sentencing portion of the trial is expected to last through Wednesday. The sentencing portion of the trial is taking place in Judge Paul White’s 159th Judicial District Court.
An Angelina County grand jury indicted Mireles on a second-degree felony charge of injury accident involving death back in March.
The state has already called the victim’s girlfriend to the stand, and District Attorney Art Bauereiss showed the jury the victim’s…

Chasing Ghouls (and Points) at Spooky Cross

Words and pics from Adam Spears, Mirage Cycling Team & die-hard Kansas City Royals fan        texasbikeracing.com


So as the calendar turns to the second month of the cyclocross season, it was time to honor the North Texas tradition of SpookyCross. SpookyCross is always on the weekend nearest Halloween and was the first race of the new Southern Cross Series . The weekend gave racers from Texas and neighboring states the chance for some great racing at two different venues. Day one is traditionally held in Oak Cliff at Rosemont Elementary School while day two is held just outside of the downtown Dallas city loop at the Dallas Heritage village. Four races in two days again, eh, let’s try.
Race number one Saturday morning to start at 11:00, sounds about perfect and it was. I went out to load up the car about 8:30 and, wow, our first real cold push of the season with…

Austin’s Ride Indoor Cycling pedals ahead with expansion plans

by Chad Swiatecki,     Staff Writer- Austin Business Journal


Ride Indoor Cycling will open its second and third locations in the next six months, with a Houston cycling gym set to open in January 2015 and a Westlake storefront expected next May.
Company officials didn’t provide revenue numbers but saw more than 38,000 riders take part in 1,400 classes in the first 12 months after its February 2013 opening. Founders Tim and Kim Dowling are financing the expansion through the company’s profits. The Westlake location will be on…

Veterans Day Celebration!

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 9:00 AM

Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd N Spicewood, TX

9 Mountain Bikers Went

2nd annual Veterans Day Ride, last year we did 26 miles of Pace Bend, Muleshoe Bend then Pace Bend again! Intermediate pace and lunch in between at Lee’s!

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2014 6 HOUR OF THE DINOSAUR Results

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Race winners
1 Lap     Winner     Winning time     Total racers
1 LAP FEMALE     WALKER, Kathy     48:30     4
1 LAP MALE     Gill, Byron     38:27     5

6 Hour     Winner     Winning time     Total racers     Progress View     Lap times
6 HOUR COED TEAM     American Truck & RV (Carrolls)     6:24:38     2      Race review      Lap times
6 HOUR FEMALE TEAM     New Years Diva’s     -4 laps     1      Race review      Lap times
6 HOUR MALE TEAM     Hanks Racing(Logan / Tony)     6:14:53     6      Race review      Lap times
6 HOUR SOLO FEMALE     KENDALL, Melinda     6:00:27     4      Race review      Lap times
6 HOUR SOLO MALE     ORTIZ, JOSHUA     6:14:25     12      Race review      Lap times

Galveston Bike Ride

Sunday, Nov 9, 2014, 8:45 AM

Target
6128 Broadway St Galveston, TX Galveston, TX

3 Katy bicyclist fun riders Went

Bike by the Beach Ridemeet at the Target store parking lot which is off 61st street exit on I-45.  Make a u-turn and this is the second exit after the causeway.  We will bike to Moody Center for a quick break.  We will not take 61st to Moody.  From there we will bike to the seawall and bike by the beach at 10 MPH all the way to McDonalds for anot…

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Dallas Tweed Ride | November 23, 2014 1:30 PM

Bike Friendly Oak Cliff


Dressing in tweed this time of year in Dallas just feels right, so that’s why BFOC presents the annual Dallas Tweed Ride on November 23, 2014 at 1:30 pm. jason_tweed We will ride from the infamous Grassy Knoll, staging from behind the white fence and take a nice, leisurely ride around downtown, ending in Oak Cliff at tweed4the Turner House.  There we’ll have games, a…

Race Preview – Georgetown Cyclocross Festival – 11.08-09.14

by joeyTWOwheels        texascx.com


When you think about the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival, what comes to mind first?
250 ft of beach?
Tough, but rideable, hill climbs?
Gully-turns (akin to the Scuffle in Elgin)?
Just like previous editions of this young race, these features will be back in 2014, plus some new ones. Race Director, Rolando Roman has much to say, so without adieu…
Tell me a bit about your course – does it differ from years past?
Because sand and railroad ties are not enough by themselves.
Because sand and railroad ties are not hard enough by themselves at Georgetown. Hup! Hup!
The course has some changes from past years (3rd year event). We will have two run-ups; the first…

“Tron” Trinity River Trail

Dallas Vintage Cyclist

If you’re interested in riding with us please feel free to shoot me an email. Our meeting place is located on 635 and coit, behind Watermark Church.
Saturday and Sunday tour (40 miles) 5am to 7:30 am (13 to 15 mph)

HTX Bike Fest Pictures

Cycling Space City

Managed to make it for the last hour of HTX Bike Fest.  30+ booths of bike shops and vendors, BMX ramps, a freestyle section.  I hope to spend more time here next year.  This should definitely be on your calendar as well.  Here are some pictures

Inaugural Austin BikeFest a Tremendous Success

BikeTexas


The big day has come and gone, and we couldn’t be happier with the success of the inaugural Austin BikeFest presented by Capital Metro.
Many, many thanks to those who came out to enjoy a great day of bicycles, music, food, beer, and fun! Maybe you rode on the newly-opened Southern Walnut Creek Trail, were inspired by the fashion show on bicycles, watched some bike games, or heard from your city council candidate– or a little bit of everything! We hope you also had a…

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