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The Dallas Bicycle Task Force wants to repeal the city’s helmet law for cyclists. Do you think that’s a good idea?
Jim Hairston, University Park: I think the helmet law needs to be repealed. Interestingly, there is no law for motorcyclists to wear helmets, and their accidents are certainly more debilitating. The bike-helmet lobby will not like this law repealed, given…
Charity Bike Ride “Bike for Mike”
Saturday, May 3, 2014, 7:30 AM
Union Chappel Vineyards/Bar 0 Ranch
8426 Wallis Street Fulshear, TX
2 Katy bicyclist fun riders Went
There is a fee for this ride. $35 before April 30th. Miles are 68,35 or 19.I hope you can make it!www.bikeformikefulshear.com
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MS 150 2-Day Ride
Saturday, May 3, 2014, 8:00 AM
Med Assets Inc.
5543 Legacy Plano, TX
4 Members Went
I am posting this on behalf of Diane Breznik. Please contact her for detailed information regarding this event.  –SueContact: Diane Breznik, [masked]Date(s): May 3 & 4, 2014Start/Finish Location: Starts at Med Assets Inc. and ends at Texas Motor Speedway.Registration Fee: $40Fundraising Minimum: $300 – The minimum $300 fundraisi…
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Flat Creek Crossing Ranch Open Ride
Saturday, May 3, 2014, 9:00 AM
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
County Road 201 & Ulrich Road Johnson City, TX
21 Mountain Bikers Went
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch is open to the public on Saturday May 3rd for mountain bikers, come out and ride.This is a notification that the trial is open to the public, not a ride call with a specific leader. If you don’t know the trail and want a guide for your ride post up in the comment box and someone will join you.Gate fee is $10, proceeds b…
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Memorial Day Sunnyvale Ride followed by pool party/bbq at Gary’s
Monday, May 26, 2014, 11:00 AM
Gary’s house
1005 Callahan Drive Forney, TX
30 Members Went
Lets do a nice leisurely 20-25 mile ride on the quiet countrylike streets of Sunnyvale. Along the way we will explore the mostly remote southwest shore of Lake Ray Hubbard and see plenty of horses and wild life.Later we can celebrate the holiday with a cookout. Bring your swimsuit, suntan lotion, towels, a dish or dessert, your favorite libation …
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Guest poster Jeff Hemmel had the ride of a lifetime — or not.   Bike Noob
Before you dismiss that headline, let me just assure you that it’s true. Yesterday, I rode to Ethiopia. I started in Florida, apparently hauled arse across the North Atlantic, beelined it straight across Africa, and finished up my journey in Ethiopia.
Don’t believe me? Just check out the nice little map that Strava compiled of my journey. As more than one person has said, hey, it’s on the Internet…it must be true.
Ray has recently mentioned he’s jumped on the Strava bandwagon. For better of for worse, I’ve been there for years, logging my rides, checking my stats, even feverishly going after a few KOMs, or King of…
by Sharpshin      www.bikeforums.net
Still prepping for a June/July 2,000 mile trek to New York State from San Antonio. Here’s where I’m at at present (photos taken at an establishment where they just happened to sell beer 😎
The bike; a kitted out ’89 Schwinn Voyageur, a comfortable all-day mount. When I started training for the ride I was hauling 60 pounds everywhere, including my first century, now I’m down to about 40 in camping gear/clothes etc. That figure will probably come down some, however early indications are that on more isolated stretches this summer I may pack an extra gallon or two of water in those…
Tour D’Italia
Saturday, Jun 21, 2014, 7:00 AM
Italy High School
300 College St Italy, TX
13 Members Went
The tour d’Italia is a fun ride thru the rolling hills of Texas just south of the metroplex. This is a well supported ride. I had a great time last year. Different lenghts to ride up to the 100k.
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By Andrew Duncan Carson      www.crazyguyonabike.com
2,812 miles (4,525 km) so far after 51 days (out of 52 days total) from March 8, 2014 to April 28, 2014
Planning – the long term view: I wrote this ‘first’ entry actually in March, 2009
Friday December 6, 2013
The point is that this idea of a cross country bike ride started way back. Really in 1996, the first time I did a charity event for a 2 day, 150 mile ride, the seed for this adventure was planted. By March of 2009, it burst out in a Facebook rant –
“It’s a fantasy. One that bugs me right now. I’d like to do it. I COULD do it. Ride south across Amerika, or what you will. ‘Mr. Intrepid wanders the world on the long bike.’ A part of me would really like that. I’d be better with responsibilities I care for to stay put and earn every dollar I can, pay the bills while we still can, care for my partner, stick it out, make choices together. That’s my life and that call is stronger than the fantasy. But the fantasy haunts, and is difficult to let go. I checked it out – the rationale [in 2009} to hang it on is a wedding for my nephew in Boca Grande, Florida on May 9. I could get there, by bike, from here. Start about a month from now, south a day to Chicago, stay with my friend Eric there. South on Day Two on a bike path I haven’t seen into Indiana – there is a Warm Showers host who is willing in Hebron, In. And so on. I could do it. 1660 miles. Think of it! 20 (or 21) days. Oh my! I was talking to my friend Chuck on Saturday – If I hadn’t imagined, in 1993, that I could DO 35 miles on a bike, I’d never have had the thrill of riding down the I-279 expressway in Pittsburgh. I’d never have had the obsessive riding hobby I now enjoy. If I hadn’t imagined it in 1995, if I hadn’t imagined I COULD do the MS150 – allowed myself the possibility of…
By Wesley Young      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Introduction: Stop saying someday and just do it before it’s too late!
On May 15th two of my nephews ( Kendal, Mac ) and I ( Wes ) will board an Amtrak train out of Fort Worth, Texas and head for Williamsburg, VA with stops in Chicago and Washington, DC. We will arrive in Williamsburg on the 17th and ride out to York Town on the 18th to start our trip along the Trans-Am bike route. Kendal has been racing mountain bikes for several years, including at collage in Durango, CO. Mac has ridden bikes for recreation and commuting, and I have been a life-long cyclist, including some short tours in Texas and Colorado ( Great Divide ). This will be the first long tour for all three of us. Along the way we hope to…
Chris McGuinness | Herald staff writer      kdhnews.com
It’s just after 7 a.m. Friday when Killeen police Officer Neal Holtzclaw pulls into the parking lot of the La Quinta Inn on Fort Hood Street.
While many in the rooms around him are asleep, Holtzclaw falls in with a small group of men who are busily preparing their lightweight road bikes for the day’s ride.
Today the group is participating in one leg of the “We Remember†Memorial Bicycle Trek Across Texas.
The ride, organized by police officers from San Antonio, travels across the state, visiting every city where an…
Walnut Tuesday Workday
Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014, 5:30 PM
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX
10 Mountain Bikers Went
What: Walnut TUESDAY WorkdayWhen: Tuesday, April 29th from 5:30PM to 8:00PMWhere: We will meet at the LICONLNSHIRE entrance to Walnut Creek, and NOT in the Pool parking lot. Here is the Google Map location: https://www.google.com/maps/@30.399624,-97.692134,3a,75y,128.03h,84.37t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sD59UmuHFDqVuk78lw8qaGQ!2e0?hl=enWhat will we be…
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2014 Hotter Than Hell (33rd Annual)
Saturday, Aug 23, 2014, 6:00 AM
Location details are available to members only.
29 Members Went
This is the ride of the year and a experience that you wont soon forget. It was my first time last year and I had so much fun. Formed a great friendshup that day that still continues. I was one of almost 14,000 riders last year. The rest areas are each a different theme and so well supported. $30.00 before[masked]$35.00 after[masked]$45.00 t…
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Red River Rally
Saturday, Aug 9, 2014, 5:00 AM
Tanglewood Resort
290 Tanglewood Cr Pottsboro, TX
8 Members Went
Join us for what was a good ride last year. Varied lenght of routes 26m, 45m, 62m, 80m, and 100mile.Cost is $30.00 with early reg. Reg closes Aug 5th. You reg the day of at a slightly higher fee. They had a great after ride lunch last year. This is a road bike ride, it would be a tuff ride on a mtn bike.If you would like to meet at my house and…
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www.bikehouston.org
May 21, 2014 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Memorial Park – North Picnic Loop
Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
Houston, TX
On May 21, 2014 join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow paced ride in honor of those who have been injured of killed while cycling on public roadways. …
www.bikewtca.org
Date: May 21, 2014
Location: Lubbock, TX
Contact: Details: The Ride of Silence, May 21, Sign in @ 6:30, Wheels roll @ 7 PM, Start Location is the parking lot on the NW corner of the Intersection @ Texas Tech Parkway and 19th Street. The route is approximately 11 miles and riders must be able to ride at least 12mph. There will be a police escort to block intersections and maintain a steady pace.
Durango Texas
I must have misunderstood the weather forecast for today. IÂ thought serious storms were a sure thing for this final Sunday of the 4th month of 2014.
Last night I figured this morning’s pool bout would have me swimming in the rain. And that I would not be going anywhere hiking or biking today.
I figured wrong.
I had myself a mighty fine rain-free swim this morning, followed by an equally mighty fine rain-free rolling…
Corinth Cycling
When: Sat May 10, 2014 7:30am to 10:30am CDT
Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This is the weekly training ride for the Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental race team. This is a 62 mile loop on an established route. Expect a fast pace and be prepared to fix your own mechanicals. There are no stops on this ride. -7:30am- http://ridewithgps.com/routes/337788
by Christopher Curnutt      Biking in Dallas
Eliot and I share an interest in photography as well as cycling. Seems like for ages we had been talking about going on a ride without much purpose other than to photograph interesting things we saw along the way, so we finally picked a day and did just that.  He suggested we start at Davis Street Espresso and then we pretty much meandered around that area. There’s something to be said for riding bike just for the sake of riding bike, no real destination other than to enjoy the experience, and in this case take a…
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