Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup December 14th

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This Week’s Activities
Godley Del Norte Ride
Sunday, December 15, 2013 9:00 am
Godley Middle School, Godley Tx
The Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:00 am
Fort Worth: Columbus Trail City Building
Interlochen Christmas Lights Ride
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 6:30 pm
Arlington RUSH – VILLAGE CREEK park
Burleson and Beyond
Thursday, December 19, 2013 9:00 am
Burleson: Commerce Street
The Rusty Chain Gang Romp
Thursday, December 19, 2013 9:00 am
Benbrook: YMCA
Joe Pool Lake
Saturday, December 21, 2013 9:00 am
Grand Prairie: Lynn Creek Marina
AS THE WIND BLOWS
Saturday, December 21, 2013 9:00 am
Willow Park – NorthEast Corner
Christmas Party
Saturday, December 21, 2013 6:30 pm
Joe T Garcia’s

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Saturday, January 18th:  We will meet at 10:00 AM at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to many rare birds, including one of the rarest birds in North America; the whooping crane. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the visitor’s center for a16 mile ride on the paved road which circles the park.  Camping is available at Goose Island State Park and at the Riverside RV Park in Tivoli on the Guadalupe River (about 15 miles from the wildlife refuge).  There are also many motels in close-by Rockport and in other communities in the area which…

8:00am – Harden Dental Team Ride — Corinth Cycling Club
When: Sat Dec 28, 2013 8am to 11am  CST
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

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Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup December 13th

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North Texas Mayors Hatch Plan to Build Dallas-to-Fort Worth Bike Trail
By Eric Nicholson        blogs.dallasobserver.com

Five North Texas mayors walk into a room. After some glad-handing and small talk, Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck launches into a soliloquy.

“In the city of Arlington, we are constantly looking for new ways to encourage the community to sustain an active lifestyle,” he begins. Residents should be made aware of the “benefits of getting your heart rate up and increasing blood circulation throughout the body …”

Here, Cluck is interrupted by Dallas’ Mike Rawlings and..

Chelsea Norman Memorial Ride
by Knight Shots
Seeing the community rally together tonight was an incredible experience. Watching the masses of bikes and cars moving together, peacefully, gives me hope that Houston’s streets can be safer. Will be safer.
I took a small collection of photos to help us all remember the strength we have, and the work we have left to do. Please use them to spread the word.
Rest peacefully, Chelsea.

Saturday Urban Ride – January 11, 2014 08:00 AM
Rides and Event Calendar        www.urbanbicyclegallery.com
Saturday Rides are also Urban Road Rides from Urban Bicycle Gallery. The routes are around 20-25miles average 16-20 mph. Speed may vary depending on who shows. This route goes through many of the inner city neighborhoods: The Heights, Garden Oaks, and Oak Forest. Helmet required. Rides will be cancelled if the weather conditions are rainy, or icy (when in doubt call the store).
When: January 11, 2014 08:00 AM
Where: 4814 Nett St. Houston, TX 77007

WCCRT TTR (All welcome)
Woodlands Cycling Club
Saturday, December 21, 2013, 07:30am – 10:30am
Meet at the Ashlane YMCA, wheels down at 7:30 am. This is a race team training ride, pace will be fast – but can also break into different groups of ability. There will be regroup points for brief stops to come back together as a group.
Although it is a race team training ride, all are welcome to come out and ride to experience riding with the race team. While we do look out for one another, know the route and be prepared – each rider is expected to be responsible for him/herself. We observe all the same safety protocols of the club – be prepared to stop at all stop signs, etc. …

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Two Leading Austin Bicycling Groups On Track To Merge
Austin Cycling Association
Austin Cycling Association and Bike Austin start discussions to form unified organization, propel the city’s ambitious bicycling vision forward
AUSTIN – Two of the city’s non-profit bicycling organizations, Austin Cycling Association (ACA) and Bike Austin, have started discussions aimed at forming a single organization dedicated to promoting cycling for transportation and recreation in Austin. The groups have decided that a focused, effective cycling advocacy organization is key to helping the city achieve its ambitions to become one of the country’s top bike cities.

A task force of members from each organization’s board of directors and staff met on Dec. 8 to agree on a process and timeline. They have hired the Washington, DC-based consulting firm S & G Endeavors to guide them through the merger and…

Sunday All-Level Ride @ Walnut Creek (Cool Morning Hours)
Austin Ridge Riders
Sunday, December 22, 2013 – 13:30
Sunday, December 29, 2013 – 13:30
Sunday, January 5, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, January 12, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, January 19, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, January 26, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, February 2, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, February 9, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, February 16, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, February 23, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, March 2, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, March 9, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, March 16, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, March 23, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, March 30, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, April 6, 2014 – 13:30
Sunday, April 13, 2014 – 13:30

Daylight Savings Time is gone and it is cooler in the mornings so we are back to our Winter hours effective December 1, 2013 the All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek will start at 1:30 p.m. and will continue to do so until sometime in Spring (usually around Easter).

We know that this time change doesn’t work for everyone so we hope you considering hosting a…

VIVA MCALLEN STREETS Part 3
By Viva Mcallen Streets
More picture from the event. Thank you Norma.

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Ready2Roll
Title:     B1 – Beginner Ride # 1 – Waller North
When:     01.04.2014
Location:     Waller Stadium 1835 Field Store Rd, 77484
Description:     Beginner Ride #1 Cycling Clothing Sale – Donations accepted of gently used cycling gear for our Newbies!

Ready2Roll
Title:     B2 – Beginner Ride #2 – Hempstead to Monaville
When:     01.11.2014
Location:     21890 Fairgrounds Dr, 77445 30.07768
Description:     Cycling Clothing Sale – Donations accepted of gently used cycling gear for our Newbies!

Ready2Roll
Title:     Ready2Roll Cycling Training Series Ride #1 – KATY SOUTH
When:     01.18.2014
Location:     Katy Mills Mall, Katy Mills Circle, Katy, TX
Description:     Distances: 28 / 37 / 50

787 Racing Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
Spicewood, TX
01/18/2014
USAC Permit Number 2014-208
Event Description
787 Racing Mountain Bike Skills Clinic Hosted by Tristan Uhl Learn cornering, ascending, descending, jumping up and down ledges and hopping skills from Tristan Uhl. Tristan has competed in world championships, achieved national championship podiums, and won 2013 TMBRA Pro State Champion title. Tristan has ridden every type of terrain imaginable from Brazil to New Zealand and would like to pass his knowledge on to you.
Course Description
Pace Bend County Park Mountain Bike Trails. …

Flat Creek Crossing Ranch Jingle Bell Ride
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, December 21, 2013        9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
County Road 201 & Ulrich Road, Johnson City, TX (map)
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch is open again on Saturday Dec 21 for mountain bikers!
Gates open 9:00am – 12:00pm, ride until 2:30pm
Gate fee is $10, proceeds benefit Child Inc.
Bring your own beer & meat (that would be “BYOB&M” I guess?) for an after ride social gathering of friends, our very own Ride Coordinator Tony will have his famous grills fired up and ready for you to cook.
You can show up any time between 9 & 12 to ride alone or with your…

Texas A&M University Police Receive Crime Prevention Awards
By: Michael Oder        www.kbtx.com

COLLEGE STATION Texas A&M University Police’s Bait Bike program nets the department one of three awards at the Central Texas Crime Prevention Association ceremony in Austin Tuesday.
The Bait Bike Program was honored as Crime Prevention Program of the year. Started in 2009, the program has had success thanks to the patrol officers and investigators who work diligently to reduce bicycle theft on…

Bag to the Future
How CamelBak changed the way we all ride
By: Vernon Felton

You know you’re in for some suffering when the ride you sign up for is called the “Hotter ‘N Hell 100”. This is especially true if you are doing said ride in Wichita Falls, Texas during the month of August. In fact, in August of 1988, when a young road rider named Michael Eidson lined up for the Texas century, the mercury was consistently pushing past a hundred degrees Fahrenheit in Wichita Falls, which made Eidson ponder the following question: How the hell am I going to possibly get enough water?

The answer to that question changed the world of outdoor sports. This was because Eidson, who was an Emergency Medical Technician (or “EMT”) by trade, answered his dilemma by snagging an IV bag from one of the…

Thoughts on Timmy Duggan and Quiting
Blog of Ken Day and Bicycle Racing            Texas Racing Life
Thoughts on Timmy Duggan and Quiting
If cycling fans haven’t heard, Timmy Duggan decided to retire from professional cycling. I’m sure it was a very hard decision for him. Here is a great interview from Velonews.com on what lead to the decision.

I loved how he talked about using cycling to learn how to set goals and achieve things. Cycling is great in this way. It has definitely taught me the lesson that anything worth having in this life will be hard to attain, and you will have to work extremely hard to achieve. This carries through to my home and work life.

What really struck me was how he talks about cycling being a part of you, but making sure that you have other parts of your life that are important. I believe this also means having something to fall back on. In Timmy’s case, this is skiing and his family business in real estate.

I started cycling at 21, and never thought about cycling as a career. I know a lot of younger guys that are…

Rudolph’s Revenge Postponed until January 26th.
Texas Mountain Bike Trails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wHRduwsrBY&feature=player_embedded
Due to the ice storm that came busting up all our plans last week Rudolph’s Revenge will be delayed until January 26th.

With the full inch of ice that we still had covering the entire trail yesterday the race just wasn’t going to happen this Saturday. But, I’m very happy to report that we have been allowed to re-schedule the race for Sunday January 26th, 2014.

I’m super pumped about all the good vibes out there for the race. It certainly seems like there are a lot of people very…

Lone Oak Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Sunday, December 15th:  Ride starts at 8:30 a.m.  This is a 27 mile and slightly hilly but very scenic ride on the east side of San Antonio.  Bring plenty of water and snacks as this ride is mostly along country roads without service station stops.  Meet at the Lone Oak Café (closed except for the parking lot).  Directions: Take Hwy. 87 East towards Loop 1604.  Turn left at the stoplight by the service station and go…

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup December 11th

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Inmates at Richmond’s Vance Unit giving back by restoring bikes for children
by Larry Seward / KHOU 11 News

RICHMOND, Texas – A group of inmates at the Carol S. Vance Unit are on the road to redemption, by doing something for special children this holiday season.
They are restoring bicycles for kids who otherwise wouldn’t be able to get one for Christmas.
The inmates are fixing everything from brakes to rusty chains – making sure all 900 bicycles work just right.
“Pretty soon they’re gonna be having wings I think…,” Jimmy St. John, an inmate, said.
It’s like Santa’s workshop in prison.
“I took away from my community for so long… doing things that I did. And…

Ask The Readers: Must Have Tools For The Home Bike Shop
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3EEmlS2E24&feature=player_embedded
After riding  pretty much everyone starts to acquire repair equipment for their own home-based shop.

What are some of the MUST-HAVE tools that you keep in your tool kit?

Race Preview – Tough CX – Dec. 14-15, 2013
joeyTWOwheels        texascx.com
Tough CX is an apropos name, because dang is it tough. This course became an instant #TXCX classic when it appeared two years ago and we’ve enjoyed (suffered through) a season opener and states there just last year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_juqwIijoMI&feature=player_embedded
Bryan Fawley, course logistics coordinator for the Texas Cross Syndicate, explains it like this:

Make your way to the most authentic place for CX in Texas, the German hamlet of Fredericksburg.

The course is a classic because it has something for everyone – a long stretch of uphill pavement, fast tree lined sections, sand, big run up, and great view for the spectators. You can see entire course from…

December 14th & 15th Rides
Steiner Ranch Cycling Club

RECAP LAST WEEKEND
Saturday ride was cancelled due to wet roads, rain and frigid temperatures.

Sunday no one showed up except Dustin and I and we ended up running because it was below freezing.

The forecast looks like it will be Sunny with lows in the mid 30’s and highs in the 50’s.  I would expect it will be in the high 30’s when we start and low 40’s when we finish the ride.  So dress accordingly.  Wear layers, ear protection, gloves, long legs and shoe covers.  It will be cold but there really is no other reason why…

Good things….bad things
Borderland Mountain Bike Association
For those of you who have been wondering what the mountain bike club is up to, let me fill you in.

First the GOOD:

The BMBA is in the process of becoming an IMBA Chapter.  What does that mean?  First, it means that club officers don’t need to continue to fumble with memberships, renewals, and donations.  All membership management will be performed by IMBA.  Anyone  in our area who joins IMBA via the IMBA website will automatically become a BMBA member.  We will all pay a bit more to become members, but we are now members of both.  The club receives the same amount as we would have when we charged $10 for a membership.  All donations made to the BMBA will first go to IMBA as a non-profit 501c3 donation and will be redistributed to our account at no financial loss to the club.  We are now part of a larger group who has worked tirelessly for many years to improve mountain biking around the world.  Some may not agree with everything IMBA does, but you can’t find a larger…

Death of cyclist galvanizes biking community
Hundreds of riders to converge on the area to press authorities to enforce rules of the road
Excerpted from the Houston Chronicle
By Dane Schiller
They call it the “ghost bike.” It is painted completely white, even the tires, and chained to a street post in Montrose.

The shrine near West Gray and Waugh marks where cyclist Chelsea Norman was hit 10 days ago by a motorist and later died of her injuries.

There are no known witnesses. The driver fled. Exactly what happened…

Bike Austin and Austin Cycling Assoc. to merge?!
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http://bikeaustin.org/2013/11/special-b … n-members/
The merged group would likely be called “Bike Austin”, which is curious since I assume ACA’s membership is much larger.  (I was also hoping that they’d abandon the name “Bike Austin” since it’s so close to the name of this website that I’ve been using for years prior to their formation.)

The biggest problem I see is that Bike Austin is a 501(c)4 which means they can do political lobbying (which they should), while ACA is 501(c)3 and can’t.  So either the new group is 501(c)4 and all the…

Hamby – 12-10-2013 Update
Longview Bicycle Club
Current Trail Maintenance Needs:

Trim A Loop
Trim B Loop
Trim C Loop
Replace rotten boards on A Bridge across big creek

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