Cool Weather Drives Me to the Trails – October 29th Bike Ride

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I kept waiting and waiting for the temperature to get to or even near the 70 degrees promised. By 12:30 it only reached 66 degrees (33% humidity) so I decided if I am going to ride I need to dress warm and get on the bike. Since the warmer temperature stayed away I chose to ride my mountain bike on the Kingwood trails. I set a goal of 17 miles and I ended up at 18.38 miles, average speed of 12.7 mph (SportTracks). Garmin Connect and RidewithGPS.com are more generous with an average speed of 13.0 mph and 12.9 mph respectively. The clear sky invited me to the trails and I thought it would be cool due to the shade but there was enough sun that I kept warm. My choice of a long sleeve jersey, wind jacket and leg warmers helped proved to be just right. This is the first solid cold snap since earlier in the year. By the end of the week the temperature moves up to the 80’s again. I am anxious for it to get here.

There wasn’t much traffic on the trails so I managed a decent average speed. But I noticed my legs did not power the pedals as easily as when I am on my road bike. I don’t know if this is a function of position gearing, bike weight or some other factor. Riding time came in at 1:27:06 plus only 4:02 time stopped.

My mileage after today’s ride: 611.08 miles for October and 5907.93 miles YTD. I am getting closer to the 6,000 mile mark. This cool weather will slow me down some.

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Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup October 28th

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Kid Trips Event – Austin Boys and Girls Club at Walnut Creek
Saturday, November 17, 2012 – 09:00
Austin Ridge Riders
Kid Trips will be conducting a ride for the Boys and Girls Club of Austin at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park in N. Austin on Sat. 11/17/12. We’ll meet in the main parking lot in front of the pool at 8:00 a.m. The ride starts at 9:00 a.m. Adult volunteers are welcome; just bring your mountain bike! …

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Corinth Cycling’s Team/A group were out

Corinth’s Team/A group were out, somewhere, felt like we were close to Odessa. Anyway, our friend and teammate Todd Gray had a rear tire blow out at the worst time coming around a corner. He was good enough to finish the ride although a slight…

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MS150 Route Maps – 2013 Houston to Austin
Bike Brookshire

The 2013 MS150 from Houston to Austin takes place April 20-21, 2013.  The event has 3 start points to offer you a different route experience if you are a returning rider. …

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MS 150 Recommended Rides – Fall 2012
Bike Brookshire
The 2013 MS150 from Houston to Austin is still a ways out on April 20-21, 2013, but its never to early to get out and enjoy the fall weather on your bike with all these great recommended rides.
Event Date | Recommended Ride | Website
Oct 6, 2012 | Pedal Palacios |www.pedalpalacios.org
Oct 7, 2012 | Cy Fair Lions Club Biking for Sight | www.houstoncy-fairlions.org
Oct 13-14, 2012 | Bike MS: Valero San Antonio to New Braunfels | www.ms150.org
Oct 21, 2012 | Gateway Academy Gryphon’s Flight | www.thegatewayacademy.org
Oct 27, 2012 | Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic | www.kiwanishouston.org
Oct 28, 2012 | Red Cross Ramble | www.tourdurouge.org
Nov 3, 2012 | Independence Ride | www.wallisride.com
Nov 4, 2012 | Tour de Doughnut | www.tourdedoughnut.com
Nov 10, 2012 | Novemberfest Metric Century | www.novemberfestmetriccentury.org
Nov 11, 2012 | Bike for Little Heroes | www.redwhiteandbike.org
Nov 17, 2012 | Weimaride | www.weimaride.com
Nov 18, 2012 | Bike the Bend Ride for Literacy |www.ftbendliteracy.org

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Pics From Bike Friendly Oak Cliff’s Cyclesomatic Bike Fair & Spooky Cyclocross 2012
by dickdavid            Bike Friendly Richardson
Yesterday, Bike Friendly Richardson, was invited to have a table at the Cyclesomatic Bike Fair – hosted by Bike Friendly Oak Cliff. It started off a bit chilly, but it ended up being a great day.

Along with many booths and a huge crowd, there was a cyclocross race. I’d never seen one in person, so it was pretty exciting to watch.

There was also a bike powered smoothie station hosted by BikeDFW as well as representatives from Metroplex BMX, Pedal Power, Bicycles, Inc and ReGeared. Good Karma Kitchen was there with some tasty food and the…

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Trick-It-Up Bike Ride, Farmersville, Texas Reviews
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The Good: volunteers were very nice, start and finish were fun and well coordinated.
The Bad: roads were in poor condition and some of the route was poorly marked, leading to some confusion.
The uncontrollable:  very cold that day, leading to poor attendance.

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Texas. Louisiana. Next stop Florida
Burnaby Fire Captain cycling through 30 countries for cancer
by Tammy Moyer                www.news1130.com

LOUISIANA (NEWS1130) – A Burnaby Fire Captain continues his fundraising ride across the southern United States.
Rudy Pospisil is working to raise money to fight cancer by cycling through 30 countries, it’s the Thirty4Three Firefighter Global Cyclist For Charity.

Rudy was diagnosed about a decade ago, but he survived and now he’s giving back, trying to help others facing a similar diagnosis.

After a gruelling 14 days cycling across Texas, Rudy had the good fortune to spend some time at a plantation in Louisiana that dates back to the Civil War after folks heard about his ride. And Rudy says if you want to get to know…

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Literacy Council announces upcoming Bike the Bend
www.yourhoustonnews.com
Riders – get ready to pedal at our annual Bike the Bend for Literacy on Sunday, Nov. 18, sponsored by Texas Direct Auto. The event is not only a fun event to enjoy with your family and friends, but it is also a Recommend MS150 ride. Always the Sunday before Thanksgiving, mark your calendars now to ride!

There are three different routes of 20, 32 and 62 miles. Bike the Bend starts at 8 a.m. and starts/finishes at Foster High School, 4400 FM 723, in Richmond. …

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 27th

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13th Annual Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic
The Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic, always one of the popular rides in the fall in the Texas Hill Country, is taking on additional interest this year, as new routes are being introduced.   Routes that start/end at the Tatsch House within Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park on Hwy 16 S in Fredericksburg take riders over scenic roads and bucolic country lanes that are literally a step back in time.  This year’s 13th Annual edition gets underway at 8:00 AM on Sat., Nov. 3.  There will not be a mass start, which gives the ride its reputation for being one of the most laid-back, friendly, relaxing and fun rides to ever come down the pike.  Rides of 28, 45, or 60 miles offer something for all levels of riders. There’s a post ride meal included with registration.  The weather portends to be outstanding for the day of the event, where you’ll be able to hang with friends on the patio of the Tatsch House and enjoy some of that good Texas Hill Country hospitality.

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Palo duro canyon tmbra marathon $ 4700 payout nov 17
by krs16            forums.mtbr.com

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Video from the 2012 Tour de Fat Bike Rodeo
by LeeC            Austin Ridge Riders

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Cup o Joe
Corinth Cycling Club
by scottfranklin@gmail.com
When: Sat Nov 10, 2012 8am to 9:30am  CST
Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
Event Description: The Cup o’ Joe is a beginner level ride of around 15 miles. The ride heads south to Hickory Creek and stops for drinks at Starbucks on the way home. The ride leader for this ride is Bob Troyer.

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 26th

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San Antonio BikeShare Station

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My wife and I are in San Antonio for a couple days of R & R. I did not realize when we selected our hotel (Sunset Best Western, 1103 E. Commerce) that a Bike Share location was just across the street from the hotel parking lot. By the time I noticed them the cold front and rain arrived. I will think about trying them out when it is warmer and drier.

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Round Rock REI — National Public Lands Day Trail Project-Reschedule
Date: 10/27/2012
Event Location: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park
Event Fee: Free
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Partner Organization: National Public Lands Day
Group Size: 100
Description: Join us for this family friendly, National Public Lands Day volunteer trail maintenance and trash pickup project at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander. REI will be partnering with Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) and Discover Green Young Environmental Leaders. We will focus our efforts on general trail maintenance and cleanup in this 800 acre park. Please preregister for the project using the link provided. We are capping participation at 100 people. Also, remember to wear closed toed shoes, a hat, and a water bottle.

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GHORBA Road Trip to Pace Bend & Walnut Creek!
by soccerdude            forums.mtbr.com
Now that the weather is cooling off it’s a good time for us to head up to Austin for a weekend road trip! With all the excellent mtb trails in the area it’s hard to decide which ones to ride so I’ve selected two of the most popular that are easy enough for most beginners but still challenging for more experienced riders. We’ll meet at Pace Bend Park the morning of Saturday November 3rd and assemble our groups at 10:00 am. If after the ride you’re still jones-ing for some more gnar you can drive a short 20 minutes down the road to Muleshoe Bend State Park to get your fix. We won’t have ride leaders at Muleshoe but the trail is easy enough to follow without getting lost. Camping is available at Pace Bend for those who dig that scene as well as swimming in the Pedernales River. Brrrr! Not the camping type? There are plenty of motel rooms in nearby Austin for those who are less adventurous. Sunday morning at 9:30 am we’ll…

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Flat Creek Crossing Ride Day November 18
Fun Ride @ Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
by teoteoteo        forums.mtbr.com
Date: Sunday, Nov. 18th 2012
Time: 9AM-2PM (ranch closes at 2, demos must be back by 1;30)
Cost: $7/rider
Directions:
1. Take 290 West out of Austin
2. Turn right/North on 3232
3. Stay on 3232 until it “T’s” into FM 2766 (almost at the Pedernales Falls State Park entrance – FM 2766
becomes County Road 201 at this point). Turn Right/East
4. Continue a little over 2 MILES down County Road 201 at about 2 miles you will cross a cattle guard and notice the ranch’s white
wooden fence on your left
5. Take a left at the ranch entrance: You’ll see a sign that says “FLAT CREEK CROSSING.”

Demo List (bring ID/credit card, pedals if you have, must be 18 etc) In the spirit of fairness first…

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Offshore Work and Keeping Up Training
by Ken            Texas Racing Life
Sometimes my job requires me to go offshore for different projects.  I fly into New Orleans and take a helicopter out to the different production platforms. Right now, I’m out at Holstein, pictured below. I’m working a wireline job, where you enter a well and do different procedures to help it produce more oil. I like going offshore because it gives me a chance to be right at the wells and not be in the office. Also, there is someone to do laundry and cook for me. Better than I get at home!  Just kidding Ally….

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Speed, agility key at ASUFit events
By Bill Cullins                San Angelo Standard-Times
If you happened to have been on Johnson Street near the ASU softball fields on Wednesday evenings during October, you may have noticed something strange.

Cyclists were all over the undeveloped open space next to the ball fields, racing around courses marked by pin flags, stakes and yellow safety tape.

They left trails of dust on the straight and level sections, pedaled up and down small hills and occasionally dismounted to jump over barriers while carrying their bikes. …

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