Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 27th

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Featured Events
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September 10, 2012 – The Safe Routes to School National Partnership’s free 2012 Annual Meeting is taking place on Monday, September 10 from 1-5pm in conjunction with the Pro Walk Pro Bike Conference in Long Beach, CA. Come learn how to sustain your Safe Routes to School program at the state, regional and local levels, get a timely federal update and attend one of our ever-popular breakout groups. There will be ample time to network with fellow Safe Routes to School enthusiasts at both the Annual Meeting and our…

September 10-13, 2012 – The 17th Pro Walk/Pro Bike® conference will convene in Long Beach, California. Pro Walk/Pro Bike® will be attended by an expected 1,000 walking and bicycling professionals from the United States and abroad. The conference is the premier venue for presenting work and meeting peers from…

Huntsville State Park
HAL 9000            forums.mtbr.com
Trying out helmet mount for countour camera out at Huntsville yesterday. (3 videos)

lessons learned… specialized prevail helmet is too light to have heavy camera on it thus the shakiness don’t use the you tube stabilization tool for your video makes the video appear as if your going through a time warp tunnel. …

Double Lake Recreation Area
HAL 9000        forums.mtbr.com
Part two of my contour camera experiment handlebar mount yesterday at double lake. (3 videos)

Women mtb clubs in austin?
by abelfonseca            forums.mtbr.com
Howdy,
My sister came home (Honduras) for her college summer break. I took her out on some light mtbing and she immediately got hooked. By the end of her break, she was handling some pretty tough climbs and even, to their amazement and embarrasment, beating some of my friends. Last week she went back to Austin to start her fall semester at UT. She wants to keep riding and wants to join a local group. Do any of you guys or gals know of a nice group of friendly texan woman (or coed) mtbers in Austin that are willing to welcome a…

HBC Fulshear Trash Ride Ride
Houston Bicycle Club
Saturday 09/08/12
HBC’s Adopt-A-Highway program – join us to pick up trash along a 2-mile section of FM 723 north of FM 359. At the end of the trash pick-up, cookies, fruit, and (in warmer months) watermelon will be served to the volunteers. Meet after the ride for lunch provided by HBC to the volunteers. …

What a workday at Lake Georgetown!
Austin Ridge Riders
by LeeC
Jeff’s friend Mike Hamilton brought his John Deere 512 tractor and shredder out.  Paul and Roddy joined us from the Sun City Hiking Club.   We met at 9am and finally ate lunch about 2:30.   (we compensated Mike for the diesel and use of the tractor/mower)

Believe me, it took the power of the tractor to cut through the ragweed!   Over 7 feet tall with stalks 2″ at the base.  I estimate over 4 miles were cut, and this opened up all the area on the west side of the lake adjacent to Tejas Park.   At least two passes…

Word on the Road
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New! In addition to the The Monday Social Ride, there is now a Tuesday Night Social Ride that has started up for the remainder of the 2012 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…

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Bicycle Commuting This Week – When You’re Hot You’re Hot
by Christopher Curnutt            Biking in Dallas
That’s hot, but not THAT hot.

People North of the Mason Dixon line might not understand that temperatures in the low 90s is actually reasonable for summer bike commuting.  I can do low 90s on my way home without complaining too much, then again I have a short commute.  No doubt it’s more brutal on those who have a…

Livestrong Texas 4000 adds third route
By Pam LeBlanc            Fit City
Each year for the last nine years, about 50 students from the University of Texas have pedaled bicycles nearly 4,700 miles from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska.

They split into two groups along the way, one chugging through the Rocky Mountains, the other heading up the Sierras. As they head north, they stop in towns to visit with cancer survivors, patients and family members to…

Cycling group to urge bike lanes on Bee Cave Parkway
By Marques G. Harper        www.statesman.com
Lakeway cyclist Tim Diven is all too familiar with the Dam Loop, a popular 40-plus-mile route for cyclists in western Travis County that runs along Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) and RM 620.

“The most dangerous portion of it is this little stretch behind the (Hill Country) Galleria,” said Diven, vice president of the Lake Travis Cycling Club. “Every Tuesday we do a bike ride that goes through Lakeway and Bee Cave. There’s no room for us to go. And the cars…

Hotter’n Hell Hundred: 1st 50 Miles
by Roy and Christine        Pedal Pushers

… Rest Stop 4. Still overcast but humidity was getting pretty high also. Temperature stayed in the 90’s (one of the “coolest” rides in several years).? …

Tour for Children in Helotes, TX
by WB admin            The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas

The Tour for Children benefiting  local nonprofit Transplants for Children invites you to join their ride on September 8, 2012 starting at El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant – Bandera Road, Helotes, TX

We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Staci Almager, Executive Director at Transplants for Children to ask some questions about their upcoming ride. …

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Back from the Dry and Not So Hot HHH – August 27th Bicycle Ride

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After spending the weekend in Wichita Falls it is back to the normal surroundings. I checked my timing chip results for Saturday riding the 100K route in 4:52:38. Not bad considering the big slowdown the last 15 to 16 miles with the strong wind. Riding with all of the other riders was a big change for me since I usually ride by myself. Today I was back on the road by myself. Traffic was not too bad now that the schools are back in session around here.

The weather shows signs of creeping to fall. While the temperature can still get up to the mid-90’s the intensity is just not the same as in July and early August. When I left home this morning at 10:18 is was 83 degrees (70% humidity) and when I finished at 12:26 it was 92 degrees (49% humidity). Scattered clouds and a light 9 mph NNW breeze complete the scene. Tropical Storm Isaac might impact our weather towards the end of the week with some rain.

The route I chose today took me to New Caney to the north and then back down US59 into Valley Ranch. I typical route does not go south of Kingwood Drive when I go this direction but today I wanted to vary it so I went south to Hamblen Road and into Kingwood through Forest Cove. This route totaled 32.27 miles at 15.6 mph average speed, 22.5 mph max speed and 80.8 RPM average cadence. Riding time was 2:03:55 with 4:25 time stopped. Lately I avoided extended rest stops to cut down on the overall time I was out. Using a CamelBak allows me to carry enough cold water for this length and not make any stops other than for traffic lights.

Mileage for August now stands at 656.91 and YTD shows 4591.87 miles. Tomorrow’s ride will need to be early and about the same length due to other commitments. Se an alternate view of this ride at RideWithGPS.com.

8-27-2012 Bike Ride Data and Map
8-27-2012 Cadence-Distance
8-27-2012 Elevation-Distance
8-27-2012 Home Weather Station End
8-27-2012 IAH Weather End
8-27-2012 Speed-Distance
8-27-2012 Splits-Time

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 26th

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MTB Video Highlights from Leon Creek Part 1 ( San Antonio, Texas ) 8/25/12
by Ted_R        forums.mtbr.com

I put together a video from my ride this morning at Leon Creek in San Antonio, Texas. These are some of the highlights. …

Looking for weekend route between Dallas & Austin
by rgilliam2004            www.bikeforums.net
Hi All
A friend and I want to complete a shake out tour to prep for a 4 to 5 day tour in Nov. I am trying to find a 30 mile route between camping grounds that is not to technical between Dallas and Austin. The Waco area would be a good spot for example but this is not set in stone.

Not looking for a killer hill ride but something where we can make sure we are ready for a much longer tour. He has completed…

They Also Serve
by Steve A            DFW Point-to-Point

My plan all along had been to go ride in the HH100. I’ve ridden it a couple of times before and, this year, the full 100 mile route would include Shepard AFB. But a few things cropped up. I waited too long to get a proper room. No problem – I’d either simply get up REAL early on Saturday morning or camp out the night before. Then, Warren called. You see, there was a Bike Rodeo in Allen on Saturday and Mike needed some help. Conflict had arisen.

I worked one bike rodeo in conjunction with Chandra, documented here. This would be a second opportunity to see the different ways that League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) handle such events. How could I resist. To make a…

Cyclists descend on Waco for Wild West bike ride
By Jim Igleheart        www.wacotrib.com
After relocating to Waco four years ago, it was a pleasant surprise to find Waco’s largest bicycle event attended by 1,500 enthusiasts.

I spent 12 years in central Michigan and bicycle-friendly Wisconsin, and returned to find the Wild West Bicycle Tour continuing to go strong.

For 27 years now Waco Wild West, the Waco Bicycle Club and others have been involved in the Wild West Bicycle Tour. Its 28th edition will be held Sept. 22. …

Peddler Bike Shop looks to build on Austin’s biking culture
By Brian Gaar            www.statesman.com
If you work at a bicycle shop, summer is the slow season especially in Texas.

As the employees of the Peddler Bike Shop can tell you, it’s too hot for lots of folks to ride.

But business was picking up last week, as college students started to return to the nearby University of Texas campus.

“Everybody’s moving in. This is the big moving week right now,” said Paul Crossley, as he…

Commentary: What to do about the Lance Armstrong Bikeway
By Ken Herman, Austin American-Statesman
AUSTIN, Texas _ The notion popped up in an online forum within moments of the first report that Lance Armstrong would not contest the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s drug allegations against him.

“I wonder what they’ll rename the Lance Armstrong Bikeway to,” said the Thursday night post, referring to the downtown Austin bike route named for arguably the world’s most famous Austinite.

That’s actually the second question to be asked. Here’s the first: Should…

America’s largest bicycle race cooler than hell this year
By: Edward Lane            www.examiner.com

Christina Beuten, who rode with her eight year old daughter KiKi in the largest bike race in America today, said it was the winds more than the heat which presented the biggest challenge in the Hotter N’ Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls, Texas this weekend. The three-day annual race attracted approximately 12,000 cyclists from around the world and all fifty states for the 31st annual version which ended today.

Ms. Beuten said, “The wind was truly horrible! Last 15 miles were straight into strong enough winds to push me around, so I know it was a challenge to her (daughter KiKi)! So proud she kept…

Bike Butler at the HHH
by Chris Mathews        Plano Bicycle Association

The PBA Bike Butler saw off many PBAers at the start of the HHH.  Roxanne, Andy, Natalie and Heather are ready to take on the wind and the heat in the picture on the left (especially Roxanne!)  At the finish, we were packing them in, including guests and riders who were just too cooked to move any further.  The Bike Butler…

Mountain Biking is HERE!
by League Director            Texas High School Cycling League
2012 Mountain Bike Race Series Info
Featuring:
Fun competition for middle school and high school students of all abilities – from first timers to elite experts – representing their school’s in competitive and fun races.

For the first time we will split our scholastic series into two separate regional   competitions each with their own standings and overall awards.  At the end of the season we will host a single high school state championship race where all scholastic racers from across the state will duel for the title of…

Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup August 25th

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Hit & Run in Fort Worth
by Doohickie        www.bikeforums.net
Then, as if a light snapped off, his world went black.

Next thing he knew, it was three hours later. He was in the emergency room at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth with a concussion, road rash on his face and body, and stitches in his lower extremities.

Zac, who is car free, was lucky and is already back on a bike. He is on a borrowed recumbent because he can’t ride a diamond frame yet due to his injuries. His bike was destroyed in the crash. Because it was a hit and run, he’s got a lot of medical bills. There will be a fundraiser for him on September 9. I’ll post more details as plans firm up. …

Walnut Creek Wednesday Workday
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 – 18:00 – 20:30
Austin Ridge Riders
Bringing back the Walnut Creek Wednesday Night Workday (WCWNW).  [NOTE:  We are going to have to think up a better acronym…]

In any case, the WC needs some love with trimming and lopping.  So, bring your long pants, gloves, hedge trimmers, and loppers.  If you have a weed eater and can bring it, we would love to have it.  But be sure to bring eye protection and gloves as the City will not allow use to use without the proper…

Wells Does Well In Wichita

Paul Wells wins the Cat 4 road race in the 2012 Hotter N Hell racing for Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental.

The Adam Bomb racing for Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental at Hotter N Hell.

Nearly 12,000 riders brave the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred
By Alyssa Johnston            www.timesrecordnews.com
WICHITA FALLS — Thousands of people flood Wichita Falls every year for the largest 100-mile bike ride in the nation, Hotter’ N Hell Hundred.

They come from as close as down the street to as far away as Europe and other countries to experience the event in the hellacious Texas summer heat. This year, however, the heat relented, and highs never reached 100 degrees. …

Tracey Yukich, former “Biggest Loser” competitor, prepares for bike race across Texas
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KXAS – A Texas woman who lost 118 pounds during “The Biggest Loser’s” eighth season was one of the most-talked about contestants in the show’s history.

Tracey Yukich collapsed from heat stroke on a California beach during her first Biggest Loser challenge one year ago. After being airlifted to a nearby hospital, she woke up without…

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