Splendora Before Storm – April 27th Bike Ride

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I rode to the north with a temperature range of 75 to 79 degrees. Splendora is a nice ride in the country.

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Links to Garmin Connect and RideWithGPS.com.

April 26th Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup

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Let’s Talk Mountain Bikes
By Darryl            LOVING THE BIKE
It’s another one of our Let’s Talk features, and my good friend Shawn is in to get you talking about mountain bikes.

Shawn runs the website, www.texasmountainbiketrails.com and in this video he poses an interesting question to all of you….especially if you’re primarily a road cyclist. Oh, and Shawn just happens to be a video graphics master and includes some cool stuff in this one. …
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Austin City Council may give more consideration to clarity of bike parking requirements
BY HANNAH JANE DECIUTIIS        The Daily Texan

Cyclists may soon receive more consideration from city officials regarding the convenience of parking downtown as Austin continues to strive to be a more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly city.
An ordinance proposed by the city’s Planning Commission and Public Works Department amends Austin’s Land Development Code to redefine and clarify bicycle parking. The ordinance would clarify various parts of the code, including taking bike parking into consideration when modifying parking for motor vehicles for…

Vote for the Face of Biking in Dallas, then Party!
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Voting is up!

And so are all the rest of the photos from Dallas Cycle Style’s 2013 Cyclist Census.

Who do you think should be crowned 2013 Face of Biking in Dallas? We have some great candidates, including a notable OC resident, Marcy

Voting continues through Saturday 4.27.13 at high noon and we’ll announce the winners at the bicycle party that night! …

BIKE REPAIRS
Building a Temporary Workshop
by John            AustinBike.com
We are going to be doing some remodeling in the fall and one of the pieces of the project is a bike workshop in the garage.  Today I have to pull the car out to do work on my bike and that is a complete pain.  I had some free evenings this week and decided to set up a temporary workshop for the time being.  This is a few feet narrower than the final in the plans, but it will…

This Is The Sight I Want To See In My Town
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I was heading home down Arapaho Road in Richardson, when a small group of cyclists caught my eye. This wasn’t the typical lycra clad, roadie group that you see running a training ride through my town. Instead, it was a bunch of regularly dressed, casual cyclists making their way to the…

Why Did You Start Mountain Biking?
www.texasmountainbiketrails.com
Super simple question, and I want to hear your story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8_5zAOniW0A
Watch me tell why I started mountain biking in the below video.

Link to BSS Pace Bend Race results

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by Il Pirate Austin Ridge Riders

Here the links to all of the results (Pace Bend Race, Overalls & Team Challenge):

Pace Bend Race: http://www.tmbra.org/results/statexc_13/austin/tresults.htm

Overalls: http://www.tmbra.org/results/statexc_13/html/tresults.htm

Team Challenge Race: http://www.tmbra.org/team_chal/teams13.html

Team Challenge Table: http://www.tmbra.org/team_chal/teamstable13.html

 Message from ARR President and Race Director Cindy Weisinger
by Il Pirate
Thanks to all who came out to Pace Bend for the race this weekend! We couldn’t have possibly had better weather and the trails were in superb shape. Everyone seemed to be having a good time out there, and I do hope my perception on that is accurate!

Many thanks to Bicycle Sport Shop and ALL our incredible sponsors for helping make this a…

Race Photos from Pace Bend Weekend
by Il Pirate        Austin Ridge Riders
All XC photos from last weekend are up! Get them here:  http://www.ingotimaging.com/Pace-Bend-Race-13-April-20-21

And don’t forget to search for your bib number! There were a fairly high amount of untaggable photos at Pace Bend, so check the galleries manually if the search doesn’t give you what you want.

Big props to Cindy, Leif, and all of the other volunteers and race crew that…

Know rules of road when walking, running, cycling
By Bill Cullins        San Angelo Standard-Times
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Observe the cyclists, runners and walkers you see the next time you’re out on streets in our community.

You’ll see numerous violations of basic bike-pedestrian safely guidelines and probably spot several people who are breaking the law without knowing it.

In fact, many of those individuals might flunk the following “quiz” related to…

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Checking Out the Road – April 26th Bike Ride

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Today I rode 38.95 miles over to Stroker Road and the grass farms north of Crosby and south of Huffman. Watch my video recap of the ride and the slides below for the details.

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April 25th Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup

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Cyclists Endanger Motorists
by brad            urbanvelo.org
Remember that next time an impatient motorist lays on the horn and passes you close and at speed, that it is in fact the motorist that is in danger. At least according to Bill Krawietz, the Mayor of Bulverde TX, and his recent editorial for My San Antonio. His reasoning is beyond flawed, but certainly worth reading just in case this wise guy ever runs for office in your town. Politicians from Texas have a certain way with words… Luckily for the rest of us this guy is mayor of a town of less than 5000 people.

I was sitting in the parking lot of the post office April 15 when suddenly there was a loud and abrupt knock on my truck window. It turns out that a couple of cyclists…

3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary
Name of product: Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars

Hazard: The bicycle’s handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four replacement bolts and instructions. Consumers can follow the instructions to replace the handlebar’s bolts or take the bicycle to a Cervélo authorized dealer for a free repair. …

2013 Pace Bend Mountain Biking Race
by TC            www.turnincranks.com
2013 Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race at Pace Bend Park
Men’s Cat 3 40-49
This is the 8th race in the TMBRA State Series
http://youtu.be/FYLITeA9L9Q
Shot 100% on GoPro Hero2 HD

Weather and trails were perfect. I felt 100% and had a good race. John E (Lifetime Fitness kit) held me off and finished 18s ahead of me. He was a good rabbit to chase for a good chunk of the race!

I used a new mount for this video, a…

The Key to Optimal Cycling Performance May Lie in Your Oral Health
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When was the last time you finished a race and said, “Boy am I glad I got that cavity repaired – it made me perform so much better!”

Unless you’re a dentist, probably never, right?

In fact, oral health is usually the last thing any athlete thinks about when preparing or training for a race or game. But studies are showing that it should not be last on the list. Actually, your dental health does have a direct correlation to your performance, not just in cycling, but in any and every sport.

This point was proven back in September of 2011 with…

2013 National Bike Challenge Begins in One Week
by Jenny Rilling        www.BikeDFW.org
With May only 1 week away, it’s time to sign up for the 2013 National Bike Challenge!

The National Bike Challenge is held by the League of American Bicyclists and sponsored by Kimberly-Clark. Using Endomondo.com, a fitness-logging website, the goal of the Challenge is to have 50,000 riders log 20 million miles between May 1st and September 30th.

Some background on the Challenge: “In 2009, Kimberly-Clark Corporation created an internal Bike Challenge for its more than 50,000 employees. With the help of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, the Challenge was successfully piloted In Wisconsin at the state-wide level in 2011. The Bike Challenge, then…

2013 Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race Kids Kup
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