Slightly Cooler for Today’s Ride – October 12th Bike Ride

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Wednesday was a day to ride earlier than I have this week. The temperature was slightly cooler at 75 degrees (80% humidity) for the start and 86 degrees (56% humidity). The clouds are increasing with the approach of a front. This weekend could have low temperatures in the 50’s but it’s not here yet. I am staying over the 28 mile again with today’s route 28.57 miles. Out on the route I met two other bikers: one road biker and one mountain biker. The wind was stronger at 10 mph from the SSW. I thought this would slow me down but I was able to keep the average speed at 15.4 mph and a max speed of 21.0 mph. Average cadence was 80.7 RPM in SportTracks. No two GPS programs produce the same report with RideWithGPS.com differs from SportTracks.

My bike tires are inflated to 110 psi and there are places along the route with washboard surfaces that produces a vibration. This could have caused my problem last week with the Garmin Edge 500 sensor.

October mileage status as of today: 296.41miles, year to date 4537.75 miles, this week 86.27 miles.

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Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup for October 11th

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Pedaling forerunners have already done the dangerous work of preparing SA streets for two-wheelers
By Scott Andrews        sacurrent.com
James Odom, San Antonio's solitary bicycle messenger
Last Sunday’s Síclovía, the mass ride that brought 15,000 people to bicycle, skateboard, and jog down a four-mile stretch of Broadway for four hours while autos were rerouted, was the first SA edition of the international ciclovía movement (Spanish for “bike path”), a fresh-air party celebrating fitness through human-powered transportation. In a town where more than 67 percent of residents are obese or overweight, the City-sponsored focus on exercise…

Team In Training – South Texas Chapter
Congratulations to the SCTX Alumni Cycle Team who completed a 3 day cycling tour of the Texas Hill Country and together raised over $54,000 to fight blood cancer! GO TEAM!.

Texbiker.net Bike Shop List

I am working my way down the list of Texas cities alphabetically to update the list. Today I made it through the San Marcos shops. Tomorrow I will try to do some more. You can see the list at the link in the menu under the rotating picture above.

Quick overview of upcoming rides
Maverick Chain Gang, also known as the Bicycle Club of Marshall, Texas, is an organization that brings together bike riders of all skill levels for fun, fellowship and exercise. We typically have two organized weekly rides on Thursday evenings and on Saturday mornings.
Give us a try this week by joining us for one of our regular rides!
Thursday, October 13
6:00pm  EPC (Thursday Ride) 6PM
Saturday, October 15
8:00am  Leigh, Texas Ride
Sunday, October 16
3:00pm  Meet @ EPC (3PM)…

Dog-Cycling
by katiejo        Austin on Two Wheels

Riding bicycles is like trying on masks at the Spirit of Halloween Store. I have a serious case of bike lust, and to satiate my bike lust I have a semi-permanent collection of bicycles to peruse and try on to suit my daily whims. A fixie for the days when I wanna feel hip around town, a thick wheeled mountain bike when I wanna rub elbows with the dirt, a cargo bike that can transport up…

Texas State Fair
by UrbanPedal        Dallas Cycle Chic
We spent tonight at the State Fair of Texas. The Dallas “Tits Tuesday” group ride and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff both had group rides over to Fair Park. Turns out, bikes are cool even on the fairway as a coveted prize. Outside, we…

Bike messengers race in Texas
www.upi.com
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11 (UPI) — Organizers of the North American Cycle Courier Championships said about 88 bike messengers from across the United States gathered in Texas for the race.

The organizers of the 16-year-old event, which was held in Austin for the first time during the weekend, said about 88 bike messengers participated in Saturday’s qualifying heats and about 50…

Landauer sets out to raise autism awareness on global bike tour
By Catherine Harper            txstateu.wordpress.com

Whether over peaks or through valleys, the limits of human endurance know few bounds. For Texas State University graduate student Robby Landauer, endurance and determination will soon…

Tread it: the top 5 mountain bike trails in the Austin area
By Meredith Bard        www.hilltopviewsonline.com
Hilltop Views Sports dedicates the month of October to special coverage of cycling culture. Every week will feature a unique cyclist or an aspect of cycling, from the environmentally conscious casual rider to the sports’ poster child, Lance Armstrong.

1. Barton Creek Greenbelt
This trail is located off of Capital of Texas Highway and is considered by many the most technical mountain biking trail in the Austin area, according to junior Mitchell Hallmark. With many trails off the beaten…

A Bike That Isn’t Mine – Seriously
The Plano Cyclist
As someone who does “bike stuff”, I’m the guy that people ask to help them fix their old bikes. I generally don’t mind doing it, as I can’t always buy new bikes just to work on them, and I love to get people back on two wheels. The only bikes I generally won’t work on are NEXT bikes from Wal-Mart. I’ve had a couple brought to me; the bolts…

A Solid Average Speed – October 11th Bike Ride

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Today was an afternoon ride. I was embroiled in a computer problem so I did not get to start earlier which was okay because the weather has moderated. The mostly cloudy skies kept the sun from getting too warm and the temperature was quite acceptable: 83 at the start (54% humidity) and 90 at the end (41% humidity). I think the hot days are behind us until next year. This was one of those rides where the wind (5mph NW) did not seem to matter. I don’t know if it was the direction I was riding or I just had good legs today. This is reflected in my good 15.5 mph average speed with a max speed of 20.5 mph. Average cadence jumped up to 83.5 RPM. The 28.73 miles flowed smoothly. October mileage status: month to date is 267.84, year to date is 4509.18. There is a cool front later this week so I may need to break out some cool gear.

10-11-2011 Bike Ride Data and Route Map

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10-11-2011 Home Weather End

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 10th

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Testing a new kind of hardware
James Huang, tech ed, in Boulder, CO, bikeradar.com
I’m really hoping my new hardware doesn’t create any issues at the airport! Regularly setting off metal detectors isn’t a convenient trait for someone who spends a third of the year on the road. Ugh

I’m really hoping my new hardware doesn’t create any issues at the airport! Regularly setting off metal detectors isn’t a convenient trait for someone who spends a third of the year on the road. Ugh (Boulder Medical Center )

So it turns out the attending physician at Boulder Medical Center was right about my collarbone X-ray. It wasn’t just broken, it was shattered. There were three or four separate pieces creating all sorts of havoc in there, and after my consultation with my orthopedic surgeon, Dr Robert Koch (who treated my busted hand last year), there was no doubt that I’d be getting the…

Comprehensive Leadership for Youth Coaches
October 22-23, 2011
Reveille Peak Ranch, 105 CR 114, Burnet, TX 78611
The Texas High School Mountain Bike League’s annual Leaders Summit brings together coaches, assistant coaches, ride leaders, and parent volunteers—both new and experienced—to develop skills and knowledge, share strategies, and build community. This conference will promote a holistic approach to coaching that creates an environment in which young people can grow and thrive. This is a great opportunity to spend a weekend in the company of peers and energize for the upcoming season. …

Kids Bike Rodeo at the Chamizal
El Paso Bicycle Club
EPBC in partnership with the White Sands National Monument and Chamizal National Memorial will hold a Bike Rodeo for kids ranging in age from 5 to 10 years old at the Chamizal National Memorial from 1pm to 4pm on November 5th. The rodeo will provide instruction on bicycle maintenance, safety, helmet fit and basic cycling skills through a series of activity stations, each focusing on a specific topic or skill set. The rodeo is open and free to all children. Helmets are required but a few loaner helmets will be available for those without one. …

Texas Cup Cyclocross — Season Opener
www.txbra.org

It was no cake walk on opening weekend in Mineral Wells for national CX racer Bryan Fawley, race director of the Crazy Water CX Festival. After rolling a tire, Bryan had to eat a little dust to come from behind and catch Paul Bonds on the fast & furious course.

Classic Devil’s Backbone Ride (Leaderless)
San Antonio Wheelmen
Date:     10/29/2011
Time:     09:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location:     Gruene, TX
Details: Classic Devil’s Backbone Ride (N) [R to H]. Routes of 27, 43, and 52 miles.
Ride River Road while it is quiet and then take a jaunt up the stunningly beautiful Devil’s Backbone. Meet in the REAR of the public lot across from Gruene Hall in Gruene. Take…

Ride To The BFOC Bike Fair – Saturday, October 22
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson
will be hosting a table at the Bike Friendly Oak Cliff Bicycle Fair on Saturday, October 22 – from noon until 6. We’d love for you to swing by and visit us. Better yet, we’d love for you to join us on our ride to the event. …

Bike to the State Fair of Texas Tues Oct 11th
by The Announcer Guy     Biking in Dallas
Don’t forget Tits Tuesday and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff are bringing you Bike to the State Fair of Texas on Tuesday, Oct 11th.

About the ride there: BFOC will leave from Eno’s at 7 and meet up with our the East Dallas pals at the SFOT front gate at 7:30. The Tits Tuesday crowd will meet at the Lakewood Whole Foods Market at 6:30 and roll by 7pm. …

Mellow Swap – Nov. 5th
by Corey Carter        CycleATX.com
Mellow Swap is back! This year’s event will take place at Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop on November 5, 2011 from 9am-4pm.

The swap is open to reps, individuals, teams, or anyone with a box of old bike goodies that need a new home. For shoppers its a chance to buy great sample and demo product from industry reps and…

Bikes in Windows
by UrbanPedal        Dallas Cycle Chic

Bikes are still stealing the show in store fronts all across the country. At least in Dallas and Denver. …

New bike lanes in Northwest Hills
by By Pam LeBlanc        Fit City

I spotted this new bike lane along Far West Boulevard, between West Rim Drive and Mesa Drive in Northwest Hills.

It’s different than a lot of lanes around Austin, because it allows cars to park along the road while still leaving the bike lanes clear.

A big problem with a lot of our existing lanes is that cars block bike traffic, and those of us on two wheels are forced to ride around them, veering in and out of motor traffic lanes. …

Injured Cyclist Rescued From Franklin Mountains
El Paso Fire Officials Say His Experience Helped Make The Rescue Simple
Martina Valverde-KFOX General Assignments Reporter
EL PASO, Texas — KFOX14 was the only station on the scene of the rescue in the Franklin Mountains, near Tom Mays Park in West El Paso.

Authorities on scene confirmed a 61-year-old man was cycling and fell. Officials with the El Paso Fire Department said the man set off on the trip early Sunday. Around 5:15 p.m. they said the man called…

Working on the Chain, Gang
The Plano Cyclist


I don’t just ride bikes, I actually collect them as well. I’ll never admit it to my wife, but I am collecting; that means I have certain acquisition goals in mind, and that certain bikes are “keepers” more than others, and that upgrading is always on the table. I’m actually very close to completing my collection, at least what I consider the core part – someday I’ll do another tour of  the entire…