Texas Bicycling News Digest July 1st

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July Bike Event Roundup

by Brandon Mulder        Austin Post

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…

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Journey of Hope riders stop in Abilene Tuesday

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…

Upcoming Rides

Houston Bicycle Club

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Ride Date Ride Name Start Time Starter
Sat 07/05/14 Chappell Hill West 8:00am Ronald & Lilette Britsch
Sun 07/06/14 Houston Sans Car 8:00 am Gail Wellenkamp
Sat 07/12/14 Zube Park 8:00am Ronald & Lilette Britsch
Sat 07/19/14 Hempstead Melon Trail 8:00am Ronald & Lilette Britsch

Aaron Ross and Finish the Ride

Tulia Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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.

Third Thursday Time Trial Series Race 5

West Texas Cycling Association

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

RIDE SCHEDULE

Georgetown Cyclopaths

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RIDE SCHEDULE – July 2014 Short Rides Long Rides
Day Date Time Meet at Miles Map Miles Map
Saturday 7/5/2014 8:00 AM Bertram Elementary School 43 miles BE1
Sunday 7/6/2014 9:00 AM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B25 43 miles B50
Saturday 7/12/2014 8:00 AM Downtown Georgetown 48 miles G1
Sunday 7/13/2014 9:00 AM Berry Springs Park 33 miles B27 46 miles B16
Saturday 7/19/2014 8:00 AM Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg 32 miles WA11 46 miles WA12
Sunday 7/20/2014 9:00 AM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B39 42 miles B8
Saturday 7/26/2014 8:00 AM Union State Bank in Florence 34 miles F2 43 miles F3
Sunday 7/27/2014 9:00 AM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B60 38 miles B67

 

DATES Round and Round the Lake Ride

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts

When:     Jul 09, 2014 06:15 PM
Where:     Lake House White Rock Bar & Grill – Dallas
Category:     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:  6:15 PM
Ride Leaders:  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…

INDEPENDENCE DAY RIDE

Violet Crown Austin

Fri, 7/4/14 8:15am roll-out from Thunderbird Coffee, Koenig & Woodrow

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

Tweets

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Event Reminders

10 Women Bikers

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I took the enhanced route to Huffman today going a longer way through Atascocita and Walden before going to Huffman. By the time I reached the Old Atascocita Road and FM2100 intersection I was just short of 21 miles. This 2 to 3 miles more than the shorter route. When I came to the Atascocita shores Drive and FM1960 intersection there were 6 or 7 women bikers stopped beside the Chevron station. One woman was running to the station. As I rode east on the FM1960 causeway 4 other women were going west, probably part of the group I saw earlier. I think is unusual for a morning on a week day.

This enhanced routed came to 34.21 miles and I averaged 15.5 mph.

As usual I stopped at the Huffman Chevron. Today was different. They were not selling gasoline because a crew was there replacing all of the hoses, nozzles and checking the pumps. It was quieter than normal with not any people stopping.

Weather continued to be pleasant if hot. The light wind continued from the SSW. 82 degrees and 80% humidity at the 9:36 AM start changing to 89 degrees and 59% humidity when I finished at 12:31PM. Sweat was abundant while I rode and flowed freely at the Chevron station. The light breeze dried me off while I stopped for a snack and drink there.

This is a good start for July. Deciding on the goal for July I looked at July 2012 when I biked 622 miles and July 2013 with 925 miles. I then looked at July 2011 and saw 601 miles. The average of these is 716 miles so that will be my goal.

When I got home I checked the rear tire for anything sticking in to it but didn’t see anything; I prefer this. If I can remember I will do this after each ride. I probably should check the front tire too.

Mileage:

  • 83.48 miles this week
  • 34.21 miles for July (682 miles to reach July’s goal)
  • 3409 miles year to date
  • Links to Garmin Connect and RideWithGPS.com

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Texas Bicycle Blog and News Digest June 30th

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Made In East Texas: Cobb Cycling in Tyler

www.tylerpaper.com

BACKGROUND: The cycling sport John Cobb got into for fun more than 40 years ago has turned into a business with customers worldwide. After opening a simple bike shop in Shreveport, Louisiana, and tinkering with bikes in his garage more than 30 years ago, his business has evolved into manufacturing a line of bicycle seats and other gear. Cobb also helps fit cyclists to their bikes for…

Houston Grafitti Ride 1

Saturday, Jul 12, 2014, 10:00 AM

12 Dirty SOB’s Went

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Leisure Biking at Brushy Creek Trail – 14 miles

www.hillcountryoutdoors.com


The trail runs along Brushy creek and is about 14 miles (start to start). Most of the trail is tree-lined so you can really get a sense of seclusion. Along the trail are at least 5 parks – a skate park, water-sprinkler park, canoe rental, dinosaur sand park, and plenty of playgrounds for the kids. The trails are…

Go for an easy beginner ride

Saturday, Jul 5, 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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Saturday Beginner Ride

Saturday, Jul 5, 2014, 9:00 AM

Performance Bicycle
4750 Fm 1960 Rd W Houston, TX

1 Bicycle Enthusiasts Went

Leaves from the store to Cypresswood, Cypress wood to TC Jester going north an then back.Please bring a helmet, spare tube, waterbottle, positive attitude 🙂

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http://www.meetup.com/Beginners-Road-Cycling-For-BPMS150/events/185890242/

Let’s meet up and ride!

Sunday, Jul 6, 2014, 8:00 AM

Sun & Ski Sports
6100 Westheimer Houston, TX

1 Riders Went

This ride leaves from the Sun & Ski on Westheimer every Sunday Morning at 8am. It’s a “no drop ride”. About 22 miles total. Easy pace.  About a 15 minute rest at Discovery Green.

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ARR Free Beginners Skills Clinic

Sunday, Jul 6, 2014, 8:30 AM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

11 Mountain Bikers Went

ARR Free Beginners Skills ClinicJoin ARR this Sunday morning (July 6) at Walnut Creek Park for a free beginner skills clinic before the regularly scheduled Sunday morning ride. Arrive early enough to prepare yourself and your bike, the clinic starts promptly at 8:30 and runs until the 9:30 start of the ARR ride.This clinic is for ARR members only…

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Saturday July 5th [Avery Ranch] and Sunday July 6th [Babes on Bikes] Rides!

Steiner Ranch Cycling Group

Saturday we did the Scenic route and it was a hard ride because of wind.  There was only 10 riders probably because of the rain.  We had 3 flats on the way downtown.  No other incidents reported other than it was a challenging ride.  We will be doing the Avery Ranch Loop this upcoming weekend because the 620 towards Lakeway is being worked on.  I think you all should stay off that portion of the 620 until construction is completed.  So no Damn Loop or Cozy Cove for a few weeks.
Sunday was the “Babes on Bikes” and “Sunday Social” ride lead by Cheryl Campbell.  They also had 10 riders on Sunday.  This is a great recover ride or if you are Babe and want to get out on…

Cow Creek Country Classic

Pedal Pushers


Waxahachie, Texas
28th Annual Ride
When we decided to ride the Cow Creek Country tour, we knew we had ridden it twice before. However, we didn’t remember some of the ride. I searched our blog to refresh our memory, but couldn’t find a write up. We discovered we did the ride before we started blogging. So this time I tried to take as many pictures as possible to help our memory in the…

The Last Day Of June Rolling My Wheels In River Legacy Park With A Large Number Of Fellow Semi Plus-Sized Bikers

Durango Texas


I don’t remember when I last rolled my wheels to the east end of the paved trail in Arlington’s River Legacy Park, but it had been awhile.
As you can see, to the right of my handlebars, rescue signage has been added of the same sort which is now on the River Legacy Park mountain bike trails.
Every quarter mile there is a 911 sign, with the paved trail identifier of…

City Park Slow Pace Intermediate-Level Ride

Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014, 6:15 PM

City Park – Emma Long Motorcycle Trails
7548 Oak Shores Dr Austin, TX

15 Mountain Bikers Went

For those who haven’t ridden City Park, it is definitely not a beginner-friendly trail.  It was originally designed for off-road motorcycles, so it basically goes straight up the bluff, then straight down, then straight up again many times over the course of 6-7 miles.  Most of the obstacles take the form of ledges about a foot high (often in seque…

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Upcoming Rides

Lone Star Cyclists

Valley Ridge Park to Maypearl
Valley Ridge Park
Saturday, July 5, 2014 – 8:00am
Venus Ventures
Venus Town Square
Saturday, July 12, 2014 – 8:00am
Ride Around Ovilla
Cotton Patch Café Parking Lot, 124 W Beltline, Cedar Hill
Saturday, July 19, 2014 – 8:00am
The 3 Musketeers Ride
Lake Ridge Elementary School, 1020 Lake Ridge Parkway, Cedar Hill
Saturday, July 26, 2014 – 8:00am

Tweets

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Event Reminders

A Long Ride to Wrap Up June

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For the last ride of June I wanted to go on a longer than usual ride. I picked the Splendora – FM2090 – FM1314 route. The last time I rode this route was April 19th of this year. The distance today was 49.26 miles averaging 16.1 mph. The weather conditions have improved from last week with the rain probability dropping to zero and the humidity let up some to: 93 degrees at the end, 42% humidity, partly cloudy sky and wind from the SW at 9 mph. When the wind comes from the southwest the weather tends to dry out and heat up.

I saw one other biker today. I was riding west on FM2090 and he was going east. We passed about 5 miles west of US59 at Splendora. He was tucked down on aero bars. I waved but got no response from him.

The ride went at a good pace until I turned onto Old Houston road where the wind became a headwind. My legs are still a little tired from my Saturday repair work at home. Exiting Kingwood via Adams St. I rode Loop 494 to Roman Forest where I moved to the US59 service road. I was riding at a good pace and began to be around 19 to 20 mph which is not bad for an old guy. The service road traffic is almost non-existent from Roman Forest to Splendora and FM2090 is not much different. The wide shoulder on FM2090 is smooth and free of debris. The only pinch point is the two bridges just before the FM1485 traffic light.

I turned left at FM1485 and rode to the traffic light at FM1485 and FM3083. Usually I stop at the Valero station there but today I kept riding on Old Houston Road. I had a supply of water in my bottle and I did not want to add time to the ride. I planned on stopping at the Texaco station at FM1314 and Gene Campbell Road which I did. I got some ice and water to carry me to the Stripes station about 5 miles away.

Stopping at the Stripes station I ate some cookies and a trailmix bar with Fruit Punch Gatorade. Sitting in the shade was pleasant as the wind blew and my sweat dried up. From there it was through Briar Tree, Oakhurst and Kingwood Place before riding on the south US59 service road to Kingwood Drive. The wind was slowing me down now and my pedaling effort was high. Biking through Kingwood is slow with intersections and stop signs. I arrived home at 1:13.

Some statistics for the month of June:

  • biked 27 of 30 days
  • 971.12 miles (last month I biked over 900 miles was July 2013: 925 miles)
  • 62 hours and 43 minutes riding time, 84 hours and 19 minutes total time
  • 8289 ft. elevation gain (hard to get much around flat Houston)
  • 15.5 mph average speed
  • average ride distance was 35.96 miles
  • shortest ride: 27.53 miles (6/29), longest ride: 51.81 miles (6/7)
  • 86 miles over my goal of 885 miles

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