Texas Bicycling News Digest August 3rd

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National Road Championships

by Michael Pincus (Pearland, TX)        mpincus.blogspot.com


Very few races are as important as the National Championships in my mind. Ever since my first National Championship race in 2008 as a 14-year-old Junior, I knew that this was a big deal. Winning this championship is more then just a title; it also means that I would be able to wear my country’s colors in races for an entire year. This is a great honor that I witnessed first-hand in 2012 as a wingman for…

Cycle for Hope raises money for UMC Children’s Hospital and Cancer Center

By Kase Wilbanks        www.ktre.com

KTRE.com | Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Texas
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – The third annual Cycle for Hope took place on Saturday, in an effort to raise money and awareness for University Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital and Southwest Cancer Center.
The event involves a seven mile bike ride and 5K run/walk around the Texas Tech and UMC campuses. Several local vendors set up for the event along with a child’s play area and bike course.
Co-director Jason Morton started this event with other cycling enthusiasts.
“It was really important for me,” Morton said, “because five years ago I was…

GoPro Road Bike – George Bush Park

by by kamei21        roomdecor.loveslife.biz


First ride with the GoPro camera! George Bush Hike & Bike Trail. Houston, TX.

A Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic

Bike Noob


As you know, I’ve been thrashing around on my mountain bike a bit this year. Nothing fancy, but mostly finding some decent singletrack trails surprisingly close to home.
But it has become apparent to me that my lack of technique is preventing me from riding the way I’d like to. So when I saw a notice that the Austin Ridge Riders mountain bike club were hosting a beginner’s clinic before their Sunday morning ride, I signed up.
I’ve had goo luck with clinics before. When I started road biking years ago, I attended one, and was very pleased with what I took away from…

Pecan Pancake Pedal

Saturday, Aug 9, 2014, 7:00 AM

The Limbirds’
316 Arboles Dr El Paso, TX

4 Cyclists Went

7 a.m. Saturday Aug. 9: Meet at 316 Arboles Dr. (From Doniphan, take Lindbergh to Mora to Arboles). Ride through Upper Valley neighborhoods to Sunland Park, then up McNutt to Airport, Artcraft and return via La Union. Return for world-famous pecan pancakes! 34 miles, 16-18 mph. Randy Limbird,[masked]

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Go for an easy beginner ride

Saturday, Aug 9, 2014, 9:00 AM

Performance Bicycle
7549 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX

1 Cycling Enthusiasts Went

You’re invited to join our Saturday morning, beginners group ride starting from and ending at our W. Houston, Performance Bicycle store. The ride is for beginners and those getting back on the saddle. The average pace will be between 10 and 14 miles per hour and the ride will last approximately one hour. We’ll explore some of the local bike paths a…

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Hot and Cold Ride

Thursday, Aug 7, 2014, 6:30 PM

Dallas Bike Works
4875 W Lawther Dr Dallas, TX

18 Members Went

Let’s do a hot ride followed by cold drinks at The Lakehouse. The Lakehouse has assured me we’ll have better service this week. We’ll do a couple of longer laps around White Rock Lake (distance = about 22 miles) at a 16-17 mph pace followed by dinner and/or drinks at The Lakehouse. We’ll go slower if the lake is crowded.Advanced/Cardio ride (15 mp…

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Lake Mathis Ride

Corpus Christi Cycle Club


When: Saturday, Aug 16th 7AM
Time: 7:00 AM
Where: McDonald’s at I-37 and Mathis
Distances: 20,45 and 60 miles
Cost: $10 for SAG support
Very popular last year! Routes of 20,45 and 60 miles.
Start: McDonald’s at I-37 and Mathis
SAG: There will be support vehicles for all routes that will be loaded with supplies.
Cost: Recommended donation of…

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Not So Easy Bike Ride

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It started out like I would have to work on an easy ride. The legs just didn’t want to push the pedals easily. I rode to Huffman and because it is Sunday I shortened the route to 29.79 miles. Until I got to Huffman the wind seemed to be pushing against me no matter which direction I rode. After an 11 minute stop at the Huffman Chevron (the real name is JJ’s Chevron) I headed west on FM1960. For some reason now the legs had more power so I shifted into a higher gear and picked up the speed. The wind was more cooperative now and I rode at 18 to 20 mph until I got into the residential streets in Atascocita and Kingwood. Overall I averaged 15.6 mph which is much higher than I thought it would be based on the first 18.5 miles to Huffman. Intervals 4 and 5 were at the higher average speed to overcome my slower intervals before.

The weather continues to be mild for August. 83 degrees (72% humidity) when I rolled out at 11:54 and 89 (62% humidity) when I returned at 2:17. The sky was mostly cloudy and I felt cool when the sun was behind the clouds. That wind I battled to Huffman was really not that bad coming from the north at 4 mph. Monday the forecast says 89 degrees and partly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain. I should be able to ride then.

Only one other biker was out today. We exchanged waves at the west end of the Lake Houston Causeway on FM1960. I was riding west and he was going east.

Mileage wrap up:

  • 217.7 miles for the week
  • 101.01 miles for August (744 miles to go for August)
  • 4313 miles for the year

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Texas Bicycling News Digest August 2nd

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The K List

www.star-telegram.com


Rolling into Town
New to town in Keller Town Center is Knobbies & Slicks, a shop for cycling enthusiasts of all skill levels. Owners Bud and Debbie Zarsk say they moved their bike shop in June from Colleyville to take advantage of the easy access to paths, as well as to partner with the city to promote a biking culture. Offerings include bikes, assorted gear and parts, plus nutrition and camaraderie. Knobbies & Slicks marketing specialist Javier Herrera says every bike comes with a custom fit from knowledgeable staffers, whether the customer is spending $400 or $4,000. “If you’re not comfortable on your bike, you’re not going to ride it, so fit is everything,” Herrera says. Almost every day of the week, the shop hosts group rides, and Herrera says…

First weekly Plano group ride! Details in comments, feel free to ask questions or make suggestions

by lotsofstuff558        www.reddit.com

Time: 6:00 am on Monday august 4th
Location: we will meet at Plano east senior high in the parking lot closest to the intersection of Los Rios blvd. and Merriman dr.
Route: here is a map please exeuse the poorly drawn arrows and textthe route is 13.4 miles starting and ending at plano east senor high school
Like I said in the title questions and…

Austin Driveway Series Criterium – July 31, 2014

Turnin’n Cranks


Austin Driveway Series Criterium
July 31, 2014
Men’s Cat 4/5
My 4th ever crit race. Finally getting the groove.
Got more ‘into’ the race. Tried to stay in the top 10 for the duration of the race. All went according to plan until I ‘audibled’ on the last lap and rookie move put my…

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Buddy the Dog

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If I didn’t know better I would think it is October. I started the ride at 9:57 under an overcast sky, 75 degrees and 82% humidity. I automatically selected a short sleeve jersey but when I looped back close to home I almost stopped to change into a long sleeve jersey. I didn’t though thinking that I would warm up as the ride progressed and the temperature would do likewise. After about 6 or 7 miles and zipping my jersey all the way up I started to feel warm. By the time I got to the Huffman Chevron I was sweating from all of the work. I used a bunch of paper towels to dry up some of the sweat. While I was at the Chevron another biker rolled in. We have talked several times before at the station. Our paths don’t cross often since he rides his Litespeed in the evenings and I ride in the morning. He was on his way back home after riding to Dayton. We chatted for a few minutes and then he said he needed to leave because his wife was expecting him to take her out to lunch. I finished my snack and drink before leaving. While I was wrapping up I was visited by Buddy the dog. He escaped from a van parked at the Chevron. One of the children in the van came to return him to the van while her mother talked to another lady.

Riding to Huffman I took the extended route to add a couple of miles by going to Atascocita Road and Aerobic Drive before going through Walden and across Lake Houston. I biked 34.68 miles averaging 15.6 mph. For some reason my legs felt draggy today when I was pedaling in my usual 34 x 12 gears. Riding west over Lake Houston took extra effort and the light west wind tried to hold me back. Turning north didn’t help too much. It was an effort to ride at more than 17 mph. Maybe the heavy air was part of the reason.

Even though I left late for Saturday I managed to see 2 bikers on Fairlake Drive, the one at the Chevron, two more on Atascocita Shore Drive and the last one followed for awhile on Kings River and W. Lake Houston Parkway until I turned into Kingwood Greens Village. I arrived back home at 12:50. The temperature was 79 and the humidity was 76%. I was still thinking it was October. It may not warm up to normal until Monday or Tuesday. The big storm Thursday night brought this coolness.

Where I stand:

  • 187.91 miles this week (1 day to go)
  • 71.22 miles for August (774 miles to go to hit my goal for August)
  • 4283 miles for the year (2017 miles to reach my goal for the year)

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