Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup November 24th

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Turkey Roll riders unflapped by cold
By Megan Gray / Staff Writer        www.dentonrc.com

Cyclists brave frigid temperatures to ride in the 2013 Denton Breakfast Kiwanis Club Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally on Saturday.

Despite the frigid temperatures and misty rain, about 200 “tough turkeys” showed up for the Denton Breakfast Kiwanis Club’s 31st annual Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally on Saturday morning.
While the bicycling tradition might have seen fewer participants this year due to wintry conditions, organizers said they lucked out for about 10 years with decent weather.
“Mother Nature finally got even,” Joe Holland, founder of the cycling event, said…

Annual Post-Thanksgiving Greenbelt Ride
AustinBike.com

Yes, folks, it’s that time of year again.  The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally the “burn off the calories” greenbelt ride where we hit the Barton Creek Greenbelt to burn off all of those extra pieces of pie.
With the rain this year it is going to be hard to say what we can/can’t ride.  I will make a call on Thanksgiving as to whether we can ride the greenbelt or whether the venue shifts to City Park this year.
The weather is looking like it breaks by Wednesday and we get some warmer, dry weather, so that could mean that we end up in a good position to ride the GB.
Typically there will be enough people that we split into multiple groups based on skill level.
Here are the logistics: …

Pre Thanksgiving Ride: Nov 27, 2013 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Brazosport Bicycle Club
Meet at Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road
Abner Jackson Park and Ride near Lake Road

Thanksgiving Day rides
Plano Bicycle Association
Three Thanksgiving Day rides will be leaving from Custer and Renner at 8 am.  For all the details click or tap here.

Weather advisory: The Thanksgiving Day forecast is predicting a dry 27 degrees with a 23 degree wind chill at 8 am. This advisory will be updated as we get closer to Thursday.  Do not expect to find ride leader Chris Mathews at the start with these numbers…

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup November 23rd

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Dallas Police: Cyclist “Killed Self” in a Crash With an SUV Near Cityplace Last Night
By Eric Nicholson         blogs.dallasobserver.com

Visibility was limited as Alexander Ryan Jones, 19, rode his bike across Weldon Street at 9:35 p.m. It was dark and rainy, and there was a wall in the median where a ramp descends into the Cityplace parking garage.
According to police, neither he nor the person he was riding with spotted the 2005 Nissan Murano SUV traveling northeast down Weldon. The car sideswiped Jones as he entered the…

OPEN HANDS: Guidance Center seeks bicycles
By Staff Report            www.gosanangelo.com
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Each holiday season, nonprofit organizations seek donations and funding to meet the needs of the individuals they serve. This is part of a series on local charities who have specific needs, along with a brief description of the organization.
The West Texas Guidance Center provides community-based counseling to individuals and families in the Concho Valley including parenting support, grief or loss coping, childhood abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder and depression, substance abuse, anger…

Sunday Road Ride – Urban Bicycle Gallery
Sun, December 22, 8:00am – 9:30am
Where 4814 Nett St. Houston, TX 77007 (map)
Description Starting at 8am. The routes are around 20-25miles average 16-18 mph. Sunday rides vary from one week to the next. You should call shop for details. Road rides of varying lengths. Helmets are always required. Rides will be cancelled if the weather conditions are rainy, or icy (when in doubt call the store).

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Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup November 22nd

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The weather turned winter like starting with the sunrise. Temperature dropped from 71 to 48 from morning to sunset. Add some rain and I stayed inside all day. No biking today!

Cyclocross Racing In Trinity Park

It’s fall, despite the unseasonably warm weather Sunday, and the cyclocross racing season is at its peak. The Colonel’s Bike Shop hosted its annual Colonel’s / Sho-Air race in Trinity Park, the race attracting 150 racers from around the state. Cyclocross is a traditional fall European discipline generally combining off road cycling on a road bike, with plenty of running to jump over man-made obstacles. It is considered a Belgium sport held in…

TBC / ETT Christmas Party
Tyler Bicycle Club
The annual Christmas party of the Tyler Bicycle Club and the East Texas Triathletes will be on December  14, at 6 PM and will be located at KE Bushman’s Party Barn.  All members and their families are invited!  For more information and to RSVP please view the following documnet: …

Cross Timbers Mountain Bike Trail
www.texasmountainbiketrails.com
The Cross Timbers mountain bike trail is tucked away off the southern shore of Lake Texoma just to the north of Gordonville Texas. While standing on the southern shore of Lake Texoma you will be looking across the state line to Oklahoma.

The trails at Cross Timbers are rooty and rocky, fairly similar to a cross between the trails at Northshore and Isle Du Bois State Park. The trails have plenty of roots, a sandy base and many trees. The trail is more rough cut and not as finely manicured as the trail at Northshore but beloved by the trails greatest fans. …

November 20 Workday Summary
Austin Ridge Riders
Walnut Workday Summary: 12 people put in 25 hours worth of work to install the first Dero Fixit Bike workstation at Walnut Creek as part of the $30,000 APF grant. —

ATX100k 6-Pack Series ‘The ROCKY-50’ is happening this Sunday, Nov. 24th.
Austin Ridge Riders
********UPDATE  Nov. 21 – 9:30 pm -  this ride has been postponed due to inclement weather coming in which would create a general state of muddy misery for anyone camping and riding.*********************

Check the ATX 100 K website for new date. …

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup November 21st

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New study says closing block of South Main increases mobility
by KENS 5 Staff

SAN ANTONIO — A new study says closing a block of South Main Avenue would improve mobility downtown.

The block, located outside HEB’s headquarters, sits between Arsenal and Cesar Chavez. The plan has garnered controversy from groups that want to keep the block open, like the Main Access Coalition.

Research firm Kimley Horn says that HEB’s plan to close the block to expand the campus of its headquarters but add biking and walking paths as well. The firm says this would improve level of access to the area. …

Tyler TX Bicycle and Trails
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Welcome to Tyler, the REAL Rose of Texas! Located in beautiful east Texas, Tyler is the perfect choice for your next vacation. From the world famous Tyler Rose Garden and Azalea-coated neighborhoods to championship golf courses, antique districts and nationally registered museums and historic districts, Tyler offers a uniquely stress free getaway. Located 90 miles east of Dallas on Interstate Highway 20, the city of Tyler lies within a short distance of several lakes and surrounding woodlands. Tyler has a variety of museums, historic homes, a nationally recognized zoo and symphony. The…

Race Preview – Highlander Cross Cup – Nov 23-24, 2013
joeyTWOwheels            texascx.com

Waco!

Last year’s course was tough – hilly with great varied terrain and plenty of off-camber handling sections. It was just what we’ve come to expect from a Fawley-designed course.

2013HighlanderCrossCupBack to the scene of the crime, the Texas Cross Syndicate brings us their second weekend in a row. We asked Jeff and Bryan about the Highlander ‘Cross Cup, a national-level race designation (USAC CXNC).

Saturday is the CXNC day – what does that do for your preparation?

We have to do all the extras, that would be…

ATX100k sponsors a 50k bonus ride at Rocky Hill Ranch! Camp and Ride!
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, December 7, 2013 3:00 PM to Sunday, December 8, 2013, 8:00 PM
Rocky Hill Ranch
578 FM 153, Smithville, TX (map)

RIDE POSTPONED! …

Saturday Urban Ride – Urban Bicycle Gallery
When: Sat, December 7, 8:00am – 9:30am
Where: 4814 Nett St. Houston, TX 77007 (map)
Description:  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).

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