Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 13th

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Reveille Peak Ride Pics – 3-9-13
AustinBike.com

What a great opportunity to get out before the rain.  We hit RPR and despite a bit of slow drizzle, the trails were in great shape and we got a great ride in.

We hit the long route, knocking out over 1850 feet of climbing in under 15 total miles.  The Austin Ridge Riders were also having a…

What is Really Happening at City Park
by John        AustinBike.com
I ride City Park. A lot.  In checking my GPS logs from last year I did at least 50 laps.  My first trip around the trail was back in the 90’s when I still had hair.  I remember a summer where it rained almost every weekend and Bear, Trailsurfer and I held the weekly City Park ride because nothing else was ever dry.  The trail is amazing in the way that it sheds water after a rain.

Recently there was some work done by the city.  Like it or not, it happened.  Austin Ridge Riders and the local motorcycle folks were involved.  There was a work day a few weeks back, and even though we had a lot of people out there, it seems like there were…

Recreational sports calendar – March 13, 2013
San Antonio Express-News
Bicycling: Saturday, 9 a.m., Bullis County Park Ride, 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles, Bullis County Park. 210-725-4438.

Bicycling: Sunday, 9 a.m., New Berlin Ride, 22, 34, 43 and 70 miles, Brietzke Station, New Berlin. 210-884-9470.

Bicycling: March 20, 9 a.m., Wednesday Wheelers Seniors Ride, 30 miles, Floore’s Country Store, Helotes. 210-643-0314.

Bicycling: March 23, 9 a.m., Kendalia-Crabapple Ride, 35 and 52 miles, public Library, Kendalia. 210-725-4438. …

The Waco Race – Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association 2013
by Cooper Sellers

February 16, 2013 – The Waco Race was held at Cameron Park in Waco. This was the 2nd mountain bike race in the TMBRA state series.

The week prior to this race I entered the SuperD at Rocky Hill Ranch and for over 5 minutes was at or above my maximum heart rate. Something happened that day that set me back quite a bit…

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More Like A Lamb – March 13th Bike Ride

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More blue sky and 70 degree weather for today’s ride. I pulled out the driveway at 12:51 with 70 degrees. By the time I returned home at 3:26 it was 78 degrees. Only a light breeze stirred up things but it felt chilly so I was glad I wore my windbreaker jacket over the short and long sleeve jerseys. I guess it takes a while for the wind to warm up. Spring arrives a week from today and the forecast says the warm weather could be around until then. March weather now is more like a lamb.

After riding north yesterday I went south and east through Atascocita, Walden and then Huffman before heading back home. I added an extra leg to my normal route to get above 30 miles and the route turned out to be 32.02 miles. This increases my March miles to 239.48. I am making progress toward my 581 mile March goal. Year to date totals 921.07. Links to Garmin Connect and RideWithGPS.com data and maps.

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 12th

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Woman Cyclist Killed in Collision With Truck
By Elvira Sakmari            www.nbcdfw.com

A woman on a bicycle was killed Monday when she was struck by a passing motorist along the 5900 block of West Pioneer Parkway in Arlington.

The woman, whose identity has not been revealed but is believed to be in her 40s, was riding her bicycle on the shoulder near The Oak Ridge School when police said she veered slightly into the…

Video: Singletrack High–The Teaser – New movie chronicles impact of high-school cycling movement
by Bike Magazine

A documentary showcasing the extraordinarily positive impacts of the high school cycling movement has begin its nationwide tour of the USA.

Taking a close look at the National Interscholastic Cycling Association’s (NICA) NorCal High School Cycling League, Singletrack High follows a diverse group of high school students through the 2012 mountain bike racing season.

The national screening tour kicked off with a special screening on February 27 at the Specialized Bicycle Components Headquarters in Morgan Hill, California. That first screening will…

Good news: Studies show bike commuting is one of the best ways to stay healthy
People for Bikes Blog

It’s always a pleasure when scientific studies confirm your own long-held opinions, especially when what you think flies in the face of all conventional wisdom.

For instance, who knew that chocolate éclairs and triple fudge caramel brownies actually contain fewer calories than a 12-ounce glass of skim milk? Or that every $1000 you spend on lavish vacations before the age of 65 will, over the long run, provide you with more retirement income than if you’d stashed that same $1000 in…

Kingwood/Humble Group Road Bike Ride
Houston Cycling Club
Saturday, March 16, 2013    9:00 AM
Northpark Plaza Shopping Center Gazebo
US59 I69 Northbound between Kingwood Drive and Northpark, Kingwood, TX (edit map)
We will meet at the glass gazebo in front of Sears Hardware

This is the first ride for Houston Cycling Club northeast members. The ride will be about 36 miles going north. The route is at this link…

ARR April Club Ride
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, April 13, 2013        10:00 AM
Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX (map)
drive past Bathroom 11 and look for the ARR Banner

This is the weekend before the big Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race & MTB Festival so we are expecting lots of riders out to pre-ride the course. We’ll break into our ride groups as usual and then hit the trails. ARR will host a post ride lunch.

CARPOOLING is strongly encouraged and everyone is invited to bring a dish to share. (Cookies, chips, …

Charity Bike Ride for Fallen Police Officers
By Marc Fein        www.nbcdfw.com

Last year, 165 police officers were killed in the line of duty, including 11 in Texas.

Team Texas, a nonprofit organization of North Texas police officers and family members who help the families of fallen officers, is holding a charity bike ride in May.

“It’s a really good group of people who come together to honor officers who died in the line of duty and who died doing what they love,” Joann Jackson said.

Road to Hope participants each ride for a fallen police officer in a physically demanding and…

Inaugural Greater Dallas 100
by The Announcer Guy        Biking in Dallas
This upcoming FREE bike ride is being Bikin’ Mike and a few cohorts. Set your calendar for it.. this will be a unique one for Dallas! Be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event. Here’s the details:

A FREE Bike Ride on May 19, 2013!

Many cyclists in Dallas believe that the city is getting an unfair reputation as being unfriendly to bicycle riders. So, a handful of Dallas area cyclists are working on a new bike ride in the DFW metro area called the Greater Dallas 100.

The Greater Dallas 100 will use a special format that does not have entry fees, a mass start or a finish line. Here is how it works: …

Brazos Valley Cyclists
2013 The Monday & Tuesday Night Social Rides have started up again for the 2013 season. This is the ultimate beginner-friendly ride. We do 15-20 miles at the pace of the slowest rider; the purpose is to ride and chat. Meet at 6:00 pm on the southern bridge on Technology Loop in TAMUs Research Park. A clear headlight, red taillight and a helmet are required equipment for participation in this ride. However, no fancy bike needed. More info…

The Saturday Flagpole Ride departs from the flagpole on the main quad of the Texas A&M campus (about 250 meters east of the Albritton Bell Tower on Old Main Drive) at 8:45 am every Saturday. Helmets required. Beginners are…

6:15 – Micro Steamer
by Scott Franklin        Corinth Cycling Club
When: Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:15pm to Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:15pm  CDT
Where: 133 Garza Lane, Shady Shores, TX
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Steady pace group ride 18+ mph with no attacking. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1046293

Pedal Thru the Pines
by Roy and Christine        Pedal Pushers

…Pedal Thru the Pines was our first organized tour of the year. It was to be my inaugaration as the first “long” ride after I broke my hip back in October. …

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Freelance Route – March 12th Bike Ride

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The weather was promising this morning but it took a while to warm up. I had a small time window to ride due to a late afternoon meting but just as I was getting ready to leave on my ride I got an email that the meeting was cancelled. So this opened more time and since I haven’t rode since last Friday I really wanted to get some bike time. As I watched the thermometer slowly rise I was determined to ride even if the temperature was below my 60 degree threshold. I got my cool weather wardrobe ready with 2 long sleeve jerseys, leg warmers, shorts, full finger gloves and windbreaker jacket. As I rolled out 12:07 PM it was 63 degrees and I appreciated the clothing choice. The royal blue clear sky was great and the light 4 mph breeze did not cause me much of a problem but it did bring a chill with it.

Sometimes I like to freelance my route and today was one of those days. I knew I was going north just because the last ride went south. The route took me out of Kingwood on what I call the “back way” on Mills Branch Drive and Ford Road. Staying on Loop 494 was my typical path. I turned south on US59 service road and went through Valley Ranch. When I got to FM1314 rather than go across onto Old Sorters Road I turned right onto FM1314. I tuned left into the elementary school access road to get to Sorters Road and then onto Old Sorters Road. I don’t think I have taken this route section before. I wanted to get close to 30 miles and I ended up at 30.15 miles at an average speed of 15.1 mph. This brings my March miles up to 207.47 leaving 371 miles to reach my goal for the month. Year to date I rode 889.05 miles. Links to Garmin Connect and RideWithGPS.com maps and data.

Weather for the rest of the week looks perfect for riding with clear skies and warm temperatures reaching 81 on Saturday. I plan on riding each day.

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