Sometimes I explore different streets to add variety to a route. I did that today for the first 3 miles. Recently I have changed the first 2 miles when I ride to the south. I learned where one of the village pools was located. Today before I left home I looked at a map of the nearby streets and saw where one would connect to the recent one I have used. I biked around the streets but not on them.
Huffman was today’s destination. I varied the route a little riding W. Lake Houston Parkway south of FM1960. I remember the reasons I stopped going this way: too much traffic and the long time it takes to get through the traffic light at FM1960. I rode through a different part of Walden, exited and then rode through the usual Walden area. Along the way several people were getting ready for the 4th packing cars and getting the boat ready.
All of the variety increased the route distance slightly to 33.44 miles.
When I reached the railroad crossing on Old Atascocita Road the crossing arms were down with the last car of a very long train sitting just to the left of the crossing. The train must’ve been over 1 1/2 miles long. Since the train frequently stops at the FM2100 crossing in Huffman for awhile I decided to ride around the crossing arms. When I got to Huffman the train was still stopped. If they had moved forward 20 or 30 feet the last car probably would have been far enough past the crossing arms to let them go up. It took me about 8 minutes to get to Huffman and the train sat there another 15 minutes or so. Any cars at the Old Atascocita Road crossing had a long wait.
At the Huffman Chevron I tried to soak up the river of sweat pouring from about everywhere on my body. Early in the ride a stream of sweat ran down my glasses and I didn’t stop to clean it until Huffman. The weather was mostly cloudy and 89 degrees at Huffman and when I got home at 1:07. The only wind moving was when I rode. I left home at 10:00 so the full heat had not arrived: 83 degrees and 79% humidity. Thankfully the humidity dropped to 55% by the end of the ride. I did not seem to perspire so much after the stop at the Huffman Chevron.
Mileage markers:
150.06 miles this week
100.79 miles in July (616 miles left to reach my goal)
The longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world, the Texas 4000 team, will be rolling through Florence on Thursday, July 3, just 34 days after departing from Austin, Texas, en route to its final destination in Anchorage, Alaska.
While in Florence, the 2014 Texas 4000 Team will celebrate and share hope, knowledge and charity with friends and family before continuing on its 70-day journey.
Seventy-nine undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Texas at Austin brave the rain, sleet, wind, snow and heat while pedalling more than 4,500 miles in support of the fight against cancer. Along their journey, riders will volunteer…
Tuesday After Work Ride
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014, 7:00 PM
Croos Creek Apartments 7401 Alma Dr Plano, TX
2 Members Went
Please join me for an easy after work ride. This will be an easy ride 11-12 mph pace and about 15 miles. There will be some residential road but mostly concrete trail type of ride. This is perfect for any type of bike. We will meet at my apartment complex in the front parking lot by the office and take off from there.
On Wednesday, June 25, TxDOT held their first-ever hearing about bicycle use in DFW at Irving City Hall. An astounding 62 citizens from the DFW area joined 16 elected officials and 14 staff members from TxDOT and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to discuss programs and issues surrounding cycling in the metroplex.
bicycle Dallas skylineTxDOT is required by 43 TAC §25.55 to conduct a local hearing on bicycle use in each TxDOT district annually. In the past, TxDOT has offered to hold the required hearing in Dallas and Fort Worth but has never received enough interest to hold one. The low interest has largely been…
On that ride over the weekend where I ran out of gas, I also had another setback. When I got home and took out my iPhone to upload my Strava data — there was none.
This is not the first time it’s happened. The Strava app zeroes out, and I can’t recover the data it recorded during the ride. I didn’t mind that much the first time it happened. But it’s happened to me at least three times in the last three months, and…
Tuesday After Work Ride
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014, 7:00 PM
Croos Creek Apartments 7401 Alma Dr Plano, TX
2 Members Went
Please join me for an easy after work ride. This will be an easy ride 11-12 mph pace and about 15 miles. There will be some residential road but mostly concrete trail type of ride. This is perfect for any type of bike. We will meet at my apartment complex in the front parking lot by the office and take off from there.
The July edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available for download from the newsletters page. This month’s edition includes the following:
Upcoming Rides
July 4th Ride, Cookout and Swim
Round and Round the Lake Ride
Southwest Missouri Tandem Weekend
More Ride Leaders Needed!
Ride Reports
The Chain Reaction Ride
Newsletter Suggestion
DATES Rides & Activities…
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…
The July meeting will take place at 6:30 pm on Monday, July 7th at the Flying Saucer. Clothier extraordinaire Carey Jung will talk about the coming kits for 2015. Shannon Burke, who leads custom bike tours through his Austin-based company Velo View Bike Tours, will be our guest speaker. He’ll talk to us about his tours, where they go, and how we could arrange our own to the…
Tuesdays Morning Rides Brays Bayou
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2014, 9:00 AM
Bayou Parkland Parking Lot 6520 Almeda Road Houston, TX
1 Cyclists Went
1 to 1 1/2 hour ride starting at Bayou Parking lot off of Almeda . See  map: http://www.meetup.com/Beginners-Road-Cycling-For-BPMS150/photos/20541122/We have changed the meetup point to make it easier and to circumvent traffic.Good in town training ride for MS150
A friend asked why would a cyclist be in the middle of the lane.
SAFETY
We are noticed and not as easy to be squeezed between the car and curb. What people don’t realize is our bike tires can cost as much as a vehicle tire and are not as durable. I do not ride in the gutter!
Cyclist may feel they need to take the lane due to hazards on their right but common courtesy which as a society we American’s no longer have they should pull over when vehicles start to back up and let the them pass. A person operating a bicycle has the rights and…
SATURDAYS:
May – September at 7:30am
October – April at 8:00am
SUNDAYS:
Year Round at 8:00am
RIDE STARTS:
9330 Broadway (FM 518)
in Pearland
1.3 mi east of SH 288
Tweets
Join us this Independce Day with a 40 mile ride departing from our Mission location. Wheels down @ 7am Don't forget your water
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) July 3, 2014
Getting started biking this morning was a battle with several things slowing me down. First I was on the phone with AT&T ironing out a U-Verse pricing issue and then working with a customer on some table cloths. Once I got those under control I rolled out the driveway at 10:29. The weather continues to be bike favorable: mostly cloudy sky, 85 degrees, 71% humidity and a very light breeze.
I went over a couple of route options in my mind since I got up and decided to ride the New Caney – Roman Forest – Forest Colony one. I exited Kingwood via the Adams St. way weaving around Kingwood to add a mile or so to the distance. Check the route for more details. When I got to Roman Forest Blvd. I looked in on Lake Tavola. The concrete apron around the base of the retaining wall is in place and they are working on the tower at the back of the lake. On Adams St. I had to stop for some utility work. I hope the new asphalt is not torn up so quickly.
The south US 59 service road is still one lane approaching the Grand Parkway construction at Community Drive. Today there wasn’t anything going on behind the barriers so I rode there to be out of the traffic. The concrete work is happening a little west of the service road on the approaching lanes. After going through this area I went through Forest Colony rather than Valley Ranch and onto Valley Ranch Parkway. From there I rode to the Stripes station on FM1314. I took a break there to eat and drink while I cooled off some. I used a number of paper towels to soak up some sweat. The large flag at the entrance to Valley Ranch Parkway was hanging limp which meant any breeze that I enjoyed was from riding.
Leaving Stripes I headed through Briar Tree, Oakhurst and Kingwood Place. Home is about 11 miles from Stripes. When I arrived at Stripes the parking and pump area was empty but when I left it was full.
Riding into my driveway at 1:18 the weather was hot: 93 degrees, 40% humidity, mostly cloudy sky and no breeze. The ride distance was 33.14 miles at 15.7 mph average speed.
Mile markers
116.62 miles this week
67.36 miles for July (649 miles to reach July’s goal)
Now July arrives
Barrel through the sultry air
Here: a list of rides
Bikin’ Betties: This Monday evening social ride is for women only. Rides range from 8 to 20 miles through a unique route every week, and the events usually end with a few beers. Keep up with the Betties on their Facebook page.
Yellow Bike Project’s Collective Meetings: At 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (this month: July 1), Yellow Bike holds its collective meeting, an open forum that the general public is welcome to attend. The meeting is an opportunity for people to learn about YBP’s internal workings and decision-making processes, as well as how they can get involved and begin apprenticing. At 8 p.m., the public input portion of the meeting begins, during which members of…
DORBA’s 18th annual Women’s Camp
Friday, Aug 8, 2014, 4:00 PM
Bonham State Park 1363 State Park 24 Bonham, TX
14 Participants Went
Join the DORBA ladies at the 18th annual women’s camp.Cost is $80 for the entire weekend.Price includes Friday and Saturday night lodging, clinics, rides, guest speakers, commemorative t-shirt and meals.Mechanic on duty will include (2) maintenance clinicssponsored by RBM and Sun & Ski SportsObstacle Course clinic and practicesponsored by…
By John Grobe, News Reporter      www.ktxs.com
ABILENE, Texas – The “Journey of Hope” riders left Long Beach, Calif., on June 2. Tuesday, they are scheduled to arrive in Abilene
“Journey of Hope” is a bike ride across the nation. It covers 32 states and more than 12,000 miles. The team is comprised solely of Pi Kappa Phi members. The mission focuses on spreading the word about acceptance and understanding of people with disabilities.
Biking across the nation might seem a little strange to some, but today team member Adam Zuckerman told us exactly why he decided to ride. “Once we get to…
Date: July 12, 2014
Location: Tulia, TX
Contact: Phil Zolman
A 2009 Tulia High School graduate, died October 16, 2011. His love for biking inspired this scholar-ship bike ride. Aaron, born August 27, 1991, was attending Wayland Baptist University when, on a training ride, was struck by a vehicle and met his untimely demise. While we have mourned his premature death, we celebrate his life with this ride and honor his memory with this scholarship. By joining in an activity that he loved, we remember Aaron and forever hold in our hearts the memories that we shared with him.
Date: July 17, 2014
Location: Lubbock, TX
Contact: Brian Alger
Details: Chapparal Cycling Club, as a part of the West Texas Cycling Association, will be hosting the 2014 Third Thursday Time Trial series. We will be looking for a few volunteers to help at each event as the series can not happen without you. No experience necessary. Time Trial will start at the intersection of HWY 84 & FM 1585 at 6:30pm
When:Â Â Â Â Jul 09, 2014 06:15 PM
Where:Â Â Â Â Lake House White Rock Bar & Grill – Dallas
Category:Â Â Â Â DATES ride
Description
Round and Round the Lake – Wednesday, July 9
Ride Start: Lake House Bar & Grill, 7510 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas
Meet Time: 6:00 PM
Ride Time:Â 6:15 PM
Ride Leaders:Â Ernie & Regina Coose
Distance: Two loops around White Rock Lake
We’ll saddle up in The Lake House parking lot, then ride two clockwise loops around the lake. We’ll include the NW Highway adder for an 11-mile loop. If work or traffic keeps you from starting with the group, don’t…
