Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 18th

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Cycling For Libraries
Bike Friendly Richardson friend, Barbara Fullerton sent us an email wanting to share her cause:

My name is Barbara Fullerton and I live in and cycle in Richardson/Plano area. This summer three librarians from Texas are participating in the Cycling for Libraries event in Europe. About 100 cyclists around the world were accepted to participate in this event. We are cycling from Amsterdam to Brussels, visiting public and special libraries. Check it out here.

We have set up a fundraising page.

We are trying to raise around $1000 for traveling funds.

Thank you for your consideration!

I think this is a fantastic opportunity for these ladies, and I’d love to hear…

 

Rules for Eating and Drinking During Exercise
Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health e-Zine
April 21 , 2013
Muscle tiredness and weakness during and after prolonged exercise are caused by lack of water, sugar, salt and calories. You do not need extra potassium, calcium or any other mineral. You don’t need to take protein during exercise lasting less than five hours to improve performance or to hasten recovery, but you will recover faster if you take sugar and protein within an hour after finishing exhausting exercise.

The rules for eating and drinking during exercise are quite simple. For exercise lasting:
Less than an hour — fit athletes do not need to take any food or drink, except they may need water on the hottest days.
More than an hour — Take sugared drinks just before you begin and frequently during intense exercise.
More than three hours — Take sugared drinks before you begin and frequently during intense exercise. Eat the food of your choice (fruit or sugar- added foods such as whole grain bars, etc.), plus a source of salt. We use potato chips or peanuts. You cannot get enough salt in a drink because it would taste awful.
More than five hours — You need water, sugar, salt, and protein and lots of calories. Up to ten percent of the energy to power your muscles during exercise is supplied by protein stored in muscles. However, you do not lose enough muscle to harm performance during exercise until you have been…

The Racing Post-April Issue

 April 28 memorial to honor fallen agent
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ALPINE – Big Bend Sector Border Patrol along with “We Remember” Memorial Trek Across Texas bicycle riders will host a small ceremony at the Alpine Border Patrol Station to remember fallen Border Patrol Agent David R. Delaney, who died while on duty in the Big Bend National Park on November 2, 2012.

The ceremony will be held in front of the station on the grounds of the 9/11 Memorial at 4pm Sunday, April 28. The Big Bend Sector Honor Guard will present the colors, play taps and accept a…

Div West Soldiers participate in Ride2Recovery event
By Sgt. 1st Class Gail Braymen, Div. West Public Affairs

Six Division West Soldiers traded their baggy camouflage uniforms and bulky combat boots for skintight Spandex shorts and featherweight cycling shoes to ride in the Killeen-to-Waco leg of the Ride2Recovery Texas Challenge April 11.

“It’s truly a great experience to have all these people together and to feel the camaraderie,” said Sgt. 1st Class Connie Burt, a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Div. West, who regularly competes in triathlons and other athletic events. “It’s just a great ride to be on – it’s one of the…

Ride2Recovery: Texas Challenge passes through
By Daniel Cernero, Sentinel Sports Editor

Every year, bluebonnets and wildflowers pop up along Texas roadsides signaling the beginning of spring. In Central Texas and at Fort Hood, its own spring tradition continued in its fifth year as nearly 200 cyclists participated in Ride2Recovery’s Texas Challenge, an arduous bike ride of 340 miles across the Texas landscape over six days.

Riders began in San Antonio April 8 before finishing in North Texas Saturday, with a stop by the Great Place sandwiched in…

Prepping for Pace Bend
by TC            www.turnincranks.com

Well, the Pace Bend race is 4 short days away and my chances of making the race appear to be improving. Essentially I’m at the mercy of an unborn child. Not mine, mind you, oh heck no! My sister-in-law is basically due at any second, but she’s not feeling that it is imminent. If the little guy can hold off until Monday, then I’ll be all clear!

Even though I felt my chances of making the race were slim, I’ve been proceeding with my…

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 17th

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VR Cycling Studio Thursday Ride
Woodlands Cycling Club
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 11:00am – 01:00pm
Advanced beginner / intermediate ride – presented by VR Cycling Studio.

30 mile loop beginning/ending at VR Cycling Studio. No rider will be left behind, depending on rider fitness pace is 15mph & 20mph.
32303 Tamina Road
Magnolia, TX 77354…

 Trane Launches National Search For Race Across America Powered By Trane Endurance Team
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Trane invites teams of two to compete for once-in-a-lifetime brand-ambassador internship on unstoppable cycling race

TYLER, Texas, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), is launching a national search for an unstoppable duo to serve as its Trane Endurance Team brand ambassadors throughout the 2013 Race Across America (RAAM) Powered by Trane. The world’s longest nonstop ultra-endurance cycling race, RAAM is a competition in which cyclists race more than 3,000 miles from coast to coast over the course of several weeks.

Trane is sponsoring the 2013 race in celebration of its 100(th) anniversary as a brand of “unstoppably” reliable, comfortable and efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The Trane Endurance Team members will represent the Trane residential business as they travel across the nation with athletes who will…

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Mistified – April 17th Bike Ride

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I was “mistified” on the ride today. When I rode out of my driveway I thought the moisture from the high humidity. As I rode to US59 the mist appeared and disappeared. Once I got on the northbound US59 service road I went in and out of some pockets of mist. Once I rode onto FM1485 the moisture let up enough I could not feel it. All was well until the FM1314 leg. Riding on this road was a wet one. The mist picked up and after I stopped at the Valero station at Sorters Road there was a 200 yard stretch of outright rain.

Normally I do not ride in the rain but if it starts while I ride I sometimes continue if the it is not too hard and cold. Those conditions describe today. The mist was not cold and wiping my glasses allowed me to go awhile before i needed to do it again. Approaching cars had their wipers running and my moving increased the rain collecting. My long sleeve jersey kept me warm and somewhat dry. I was glad when I got back home and the dry garage. The 75 degrees felt warmer than I expected.

I rode 35.03 miles at 15.0 mph average speed. I wanted to get to 400 miles for April and this ride added up to 404.06 miles. 1718.7 miles year to date look good. Alternate maps and stats at Garmin Connect and RideWithGPS.com.

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Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup April 16th

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Cyclist killed on trail identified
TIMES RECORD NEWS
WICHITA FALLS — A bicyclist killed in an accident on the biking trail near Lake Wichita Monday morning has been identified. Police said the victim was John Fonville, 70. …

Your complete forecast for this weekend’s BP MS 150 bike
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The two-day, 180-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin begins Saturday morning. As a bike rider, I recognize the big concerns are always going to be, first and foremost, wind and then rain.

The BP MS 150 is actually 180 miles long.
So what’s the outlook for this weekend? It looks really nice in the wake of a cold front, says Fred Schmude, a forecaster with ImpactWeather. Here’s his detailed overview of what to expect this weekend.

SATURDAY
Overview: Mostly clear and mild after a…

STOLEN BIKES: 2 Trek 7.2s from 75208
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff

1) Trek 7.2 FX; Women’s 17? frame
Maroon/red color
Serial #: WTU220C9231G

2) Trek 7.2; Men’s 17.5? frame
Matte black color
Serial #: WTU245C6530G

Bikes belong to Emily H. and were stolen from a garage on South Windomere in North Oak Cliff (75208) on Monday night April 15, 2013.  Police report was filed.  If you FIND a stolen bike please lock securely with your u-lock and call police! …

Riding 24/7
By Anne Gorman            BikeTexas.org

Liam Musgrove, a 27 year-old Houstonian, expresses his love of cycling by offering a whole new level of convenience and luxury to Houston’s most dense urban neighborhoods.

Clutch Delivery, the city’s first full-service bicycle delivery company, rides around the clock to provide the most time-savvy individuals with what they’d like to have, be it to-go food, groceries, farmers’ market items, prescriptions or normal courier packages. Clutch Delivery was built out of Liam’s commitment to pedal power as a way to…

Allen Family Bike Day
Plano Bicycle Association
The City of Allen is hosting a family bike day on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am to noon and we need some volunteers.

The Edge Visitor Center and Skatepark parking lot
201 E. St. Mary Street
Allen, Texas 75013…

Bike Sharing Will Roll Out Monday
by Eric Griffey            www.fwweekly.com
Next Monday is Earth Day, and Fort Worth will celebrate by launching the Fort Worth B-Cycle, the first bike sharing system in North Texas.

The program boasts a fleet of 300 rent-a-bikes at 30 different docking stations scattered throughout Downtown, the Near Southside, and the Cultural District.

The bike sharing program is the next step in the city’s effort to promote cycling as a viable form of alternative transportation. Monday’s launch will be the culmination of years of planning. The effort…

Please Forgive Us, Texas
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Sorry Texas. We apologize for our previous review. Partial user error. We found some lovely roads between Houston and Austin today.

Most of our 100+ miles today was pleasantly hilly and lined with picturesque ranches, with at least one over the top awesome gas station along the way. …

Couple bikes across country for breast cancer awareness
by Amanda Ross            The University Star

A Texas State couple will make a trip spanning three states and thousands of miles to raise breast cancer awareness—all with their dog in tow.

Students Julie and Matt Swallow, both 28, are planning a bicycle tour of the West Coast of North America with their dog, Jet, to raise money for cancer research.

The Swallows are looking for sponsors for their trip and have set their fundraising goal at $25,000. All money raised for the trip will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Sponsorship of the tour is provided through various organizations, businesses and…

Heart of Texas Bike Ride set May 4
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The Brady High School Interact Club will host the Heart of Texas Bike Ride on May 4. The ride will start at the high school at 2307 Menard Highway.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the ride starts at 8:30 a.m.

The event is open to riders of all ages and abilities and includes five-, 20- and 55-mile rides. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category. The first 75 riders will receive free T-shirts and goody bags.

Entry costs $30 per person if postmarked by May 1 or $35 the day of the event. A family of four or more can participate for $45.

All proceeds go to the Children’s Miracle Network.

For more information contact Lynn Munden at…

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