Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 6th

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Make S.A. more bike friendly
www.mysanantonio.com
San Antonio has recently made great strides toward becoming a bike-friendly community, but it’s a long climb to the top.
Despite enviable weather (most of the time), the Alamo City ranks 276th nationally in bike commuters. Despite the city’s friendly collective mien — everyone loves S.A., right? — there is often tension between cyclists and drivers.
And as biking has grown in popularity, ghost bikes have been…

Cyclist’s Alaska trip to boost cancer awareness
By Tom Behrens        www.chron.com

Riding a bike for 4,500 hundred miles is not the usual way most travel from Texas to Alaska, but Hilary Hazel has a special reason for relying on pedal power.
She and 22 other cyclists of the Sierra Riders are pedaling their way to Anchorage to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer, which has afflicted friends and many members of her family and took the life of her fiancé’s father.
“It’s not supposed to be easy,” said…

San Antonio B-Cycle
Yesterday was the 3rd installment of the Something Monday ride. We had a great turnout and had a blast exploring Brackenridge Park and the Japanese Tea Gardens. Big thanks to the The Rivard Report and the Brackenridge Park Conservancy.

Texas Mamma Jamma Ride

Join us the last Saturday of October for the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride and help support Central Texans fighting breast cancer. The Mamma Jamma is a single day bike ride with distances from 13 to 100 miles for every skill level. When you finish, you’ll enjoy an awesome lunch from @TheSoupPeddler and beverages from @InfamousBrewery as you relax and cheer in…

Cyclists, it’s Time to GET LIT!
Shawnee Trail Cycling Club

That doesn’t mean you are to hurry down to your local drinking establishment. It means that we’ve quickly reached that time of year where lights are required on the Wednesday Night Special and Thursday Night Rider. True enough that you don’t need them at the start, but you will have them turned on by…

Ride Choices for a Good Day Out
Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
If you’re new to cycling and, better yet new to group rides, you’re likely to experience some level of anxiety when choosing a ride. We’ve all been in that position at some time in our life. You don’t know the people and don’t understand all the lingo, including the ever important “average pace” and “ride difficulty”. You might see the posted pace as 15-17 mph and say to yourself “I’ve gone…

First Annual Grace Creek Fundraiser Ride/Run/Hike
Longview Bicycle Club
Why: Raise funds for Grace Creek Trail (Ride, Run or Hike)
Where: Grace Creek Trail Head at Maude Cobb Activity Center
When: Saturday, October 12th at 10 AM
Early Registration: $25 Donation and includes lunch and one raffle ticket (through 10/05/2013 at 12:00 AM CST)
Late Registration: $35 Donation and includes lunch and one raffle ticket (10/5/2013 at 12:00 AM CST through 10/12/2013)
Lunch Only: $15 Donation and includes one raffle ticket
The Longview Bicycle Club in partnership with the Parks and Leisure Services Foundation is proud to present the first organized fundraiser for the Grace Creek Trail.  ALL of the registration fees ($25 early – $35 late) are donated to the Parks and Leisure Services Foundation and will go towards the trail fund (maintenance, tools, signage). Please pre-register online before the event. …

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Heat Advisory! – August 6th Bike Ride

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Sitting at the Stripes station on FM1314 and Valley Ranch Parkway I watched the large Texas flag standing almost straight out from the southwest wind. The wind helped to cool me off after biking 20.6 miles up to that point. I look at these rest stops as a reward for biking. While the wind cooled me while I rested I knew it would be in my face once I left there and started home until I got to Kingwood Drive and starting riding to the east.

The weather service issued a heat advisory for today:

heat indices will range from 105 to 112 over the coastal counties… and across eastern Harris and southern Liberty counties.
* Timing… this afternoon into early this evening. Highest heat indices will be likely between 3 and 6 PM.

so I wanted to get my ride finished before this hit. I started at 10:10 and finished at 12:52. The temperatures: 87 (65% humidity) and 96 (42% humidity). The southwest wind enhances the heat coming from Mexico.

My route went north to New Caney and then back south on the US59 service road to Valley Ranch. This was 32.54 miles long at a 15.4 mph average speed. August miles now: 139.72. Year to date miles: 4391. No other bicyclists sighted during my ride. They are probably working or avoiding the heat.

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Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup August 5th

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Please BE KIND to Cyclists

We had so much fun at the Red Line Trail Ribbon Cutting on Friday!
In the picture, from left to right, is:
Chris Riley, Austin City Council

El Paso Bicycle Club Rides & Events
Sunday, August 11
• 7:00 am : 3K Climb-a-thon Meet at the Bagel Shop, 985 N. Resler, for a roller-coaster ride up and down the hills of West El Paso. 3,000 feet of elevation gain! 25-30 miles, moderate pace, but lots of heavy breathing. Olac Fuentes, 915-217-8008.
Tuesday, August 13
• 5:55 pm : B/IG Lesson/Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Advanced Group Riding Skills. Margaret O’Kelley, 915-588-3825.
Wednesday, August 14
• 6:00 pm : Wednesday night Ride These are leaderless rides of 18-22 miles, with most riders beginning about 6:00 p.m. (some earlier, some later depending on preference and pace) leaving from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). The most popular route is a 20-mile loop to Gadsden H.S. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club (River Run Plaza).
Saturday, August 17
• 7:00 am : B/IG Cookie Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, then work our way up to Berino Rd, then up to the rollers before returning to Dos Lagos golf course for a break and cookies. Moderate, 14-17 mph, 30 miles. Gap option for ambitious riders. Bob Clark, 915-204-2531.
Sunday, August 18
• 7:30 am : Central Scenic Route Meet at Bowie High parking lot across from Chamizal. 30-mile moderate pace (16-18) through Downtown, Sunset Heights then to Scenic and back through Central El Paso. Jim Weaver, 915-775-9757,
Tuesday, August 20
• 5:55 pm : B/IG Lesson/Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Hill training. Margaret O’Kelley, …

Greater Dallas Bicyclists Events
Sunday, Aug 11, 2013
Event           Location     Date/Time
9 AM Skill Builder By Request

8:00 AM
9 AM Sunday Roll – Spr/Sum

NE Corner Preston and Royal           9:00 AM
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013
Event           Location     Date/Time
5:30 Mesquite Ride

Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana           5:30 PM
6:00 Mesquite Moderate

Poteet High School           6:00 PM
6:30 TEBR – REI Dallas

REI Dallas           6:30 PM
Thursday, Aug 15, 2013
Event           Location     Date/Time
5:30 Mesquite Ride

Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana           5:30 PM
6:00 Third Thursday Time Trial

Poteet High School           6:00 PM
6:30 Thursday Night Ride

Forest Lane and Central Expressway Office Depot parking lot, SW corner of Forest and Central           6:30 PM …

Hale on Wheels Cycling Club
Plainview, TX
Next meeting:
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Broadway Brew

HBC Chappell Hill West Ride
Houston Bicycle Club
Sat 08/17/13            7:30am
Distances: 35, 43, 48 miles
This is a new ride, leaving CH going West on back country roads to Brenham.  It then crosses over into more familiar areas known from our traditional CH rides.  Options include a stop at the store in Independence. …

Tour de Rio Blanco in Crosbyton, TX
Wheelbrothers.com
The Tour de Rio Blanco invites you to join their ride on September 28, 2013 starting at Pioneer Memorial Museum 101 W Main St, Crosbyton, TX
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Ruth Davis to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.

Why join the Ride?
This is it, if you’re up for a challenge and change of scenery! One of the last conflicts between the Comanche and the US Calvary took place in this canyon.

How long has the event been around?
This year, 2013, will be the inaugural year of the Tour de Rio Blanco.

What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it? …

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 4th

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Hans Johnsen buys Downeast Bicycle
www.bicycleretailer.com
FRYEBURG, ME (BRAIN) – Maine-based distributor Downeast Bicycle Specialists has been sold to the Hans Johnsen Company of Dallas, Texas, the companies announced this weekend.
Jeff Cavicchi, former vice president and part owner of Downeast, will become the general manager of Downeast. Doug Moore, the former president and part owner, will remain with the company through a two-month transition period. All other company personnel and…

Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks offers family fun Aug 10
blueribbonnews.com

(Rockwall) August 4, 2013 – An extreme BMX stunt show has been added to the lineup of activities at this year’s Hot Rocks, giving families one more reason to come out to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium on Saturday, August 10 for a day of racing action and fun for all ages.
Big Time Actionsports will put on Quarter Pipe/Box Jump performances and sign autographs during the Hot Rocks event.
Bounce houses, children’s games and thrilling performances by…

Cycling Austin

New dad’s got out to play this weekend, looking forward to the Tour of Austin!

Bike Friendly Cedars
[When]        Friday, August 30, 2013
[Time]        8:00pm
[Description]
This month we’re changing up locations, and will be hosting at Old City Park. Using the city skyline as our back drop, and partying in one Dallas’ historic parks! Accompanying us will be Rock And Roll Tacos, Parrott Icce, and Vitamin Water DFW…but the list of trucks is liable to grow. We also have a few tricks up our sleeves for this month; maybe FREE tee’s and FREE food?? Will post the details as we get closer to the party. We’re also starting the party an hour earlier to…

Repeat national champions shine at 2013 Masters Track Nationals
www.usacycling.org
Indianapolis, Ind. (Aug. 3, 2013) — The last day of individual competition at the 2013 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships featured several performances of blockbuster proportions on Saturday at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis. …

…Men’s 75-79 Individual Pursuit – 2km
1. Skip Sparry (Plano, TX/Matrix Cycling Club) 03:11.8…

Women’s 45-49 Individual Pursuit – 2km
1. Christine Phillips (Chandler, AZ/Strada Racing Club) 02:41.1
2. Karen Claeys (Seattle, WA/Lake Washington Velo) 02:45.5
3. Suzanne Goodwin (Mckinney, TX/McKinney Velo Club) 02:46.3…

2013 Masters Track Nationals conclude with team races
By Robert Annis            www.usacycling.org
Indianapolis, Ind. (Aug. 4, 2013) — Sunday was the last chance for riders to nab that elusive Stars-and-Stripes jersey or for champions to pad their already impressive medal totals at the 2013 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis. …

…Men’s Madison 45+
1. Chris Carlson (Plano, TX/ILIKEDAHADAGOTDAT M) 17…

…Men’s Team Pursuit 45+
1. David Brinton (N Hollywood, CA/ILIKEDAHADAGOTDAT TP) 04:47.7
1. Chris Carlson (Plano, TX/ILIKEDAHADAGOTDAT TP) 04:47.7…

ARR August Club Ride at Lake Georgetown
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, August 10, 2013        9:00 AM
Lake Georgetown – Russell entrance
2101 CR 262, Georgetown, TX (map)

Look for the Austin Ridge Rider Banner
August Club Ride at Lake Georgetown

Saturday, August 10, 2013 – 09:00

Meet Up location: Russell Park (look for us outside the park ranger gate.

Riders will break into groups based on skill level, length of ride and whether one wants to rip up the trails or ride at a social pace and smell the flowers. “No Drop” policy in effect so no one gets left…

Brazosport Bicycle Club
8/10/2013 7:30 AM
Saturday Morning Ride. More

8/11/2013 7:30 AM
Sunday Morning Ride. More

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