Pineywoods Purgatory – Lufkin, TX

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2011 Pineywoods Purgatory
Pitser Garrison Civic Center
Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ 7:00 AM
601 N. Second Street Lufkin, TX
Registration Closing Date Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ 9:59 PM PST
Online registration
Brief Description
Welcome to the beautiful Pineywoods of East Texas. Our ride is unforgettable… the challenge not immediately visible to the first-time rider. But, as you ride the rolling hills that lead you through our thickly wooded forests, the challenge of the terrain becomes evident, and the beauty of an October day in East Texas makes you realize that this is truly the Pineywoods Purgatory. Join us for a challenging, yet unforgettable ride.
Additional Information

If you want hills and plenty of trees, the Pineywoods Purgatory should be your next ride! 25 mile route takes you through gently rolling hills. 52 mile route shows you more of the pineywoods and rural communities. 72 mile route provides a scenic view of three counties. Recommended for the experienced cyclist. 102 mile route is miles and miles of pineywoods and hills with a finish you will never forget. Should be attempted by the experienced cyclist only.

Registration of $30 will include a great T-shirt and lots of other goodies. Registration allowed on ride day! To guarantee a T-shirt, registration must be received before September 29th, 2011.

The Heroes Ride – Conroe, TX

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The Heroes Ride
Lone Star Executive Airport
Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
10260 Carl Pickering Memorial Conroe, TX
Registration Closing Date Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ 11:59 PM PST
Online registration
92 mile route     $30.00
66 mile ride     $30.00
40 mile ride     $30.00

New routes this year begin from the Montgomery County Airport, with a 40, 60, and 92 mile route.

Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup July 28th

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Waco Bicycle Club Rides – Thursday Rides
Thursday Beginning Cyclist Ride
Thursday 05:30 PM
Road/beginner MoreCameron Park Beginner Mountain Bike Ride
Thursday 05:30 PM
Mountain/beginner More
Thursday Hewitt Park Road Ride
Thursday 05:30 PM
Road/all levels More

El Paso Bicycle Club Ride
B/IG group – Distance
Description:     Longest distance Ride- Ride Starts at 6 am sharp for the 80 mile ride that starts at Artcraft and Upper Valley, meanders through the Mesilla Valley and Fairacres. There will be a short stop at the Bean on the way back for coffee and goodies. Must be able to ride in a paceline. No one will be allowed to join mid distance on this ride, moderate pace of 16-17 mph. If you missed the first qualifying ride for the Century-this is your last chance to qualify. Margaret O’Kelley 915-588-3825

North West Cycling Club Ride
This Saturday: The A-Century-is-a-Century Century!
Saturday’s President’s Century has been renamed. it’s now called A-Century-is-a-Century Century. We’ve gone metric! 62 miles, 100 kilometers, a metric century. We depart Zube Park at 7:35 AM, immediately after the usual ride start. Two pace groups. 14-17 mph and 17-20 mph. SAG supported.

Trail Under Renner Road – Progress
Bike Friendly Richardson
by dickdavid

6:30pm – Bicycle Path Time Trial Series
Corinth Cycling Club
by Scott Franklin
When: Wed Aug 3, 2011 6:30pm to Wed Aug 3, 2011 7:30pm  CDT
Where: Denton Airport
Event Description: http://www.thebicyclepath.com/community The Bicycle Path will be hosting the Wednesday Night Time trials once again! All levels of riders are encouraged to attend and there is no cost. 6:30pm For more information visit www.thebicyclepath.com or come by the shop

LSR Journal: A family affair on bikes
M.M. ADJARIAN     www.dallasvoice.com
TWO GENERATIONS | Regina Watson, left, and her son Ivan formed Team Mother and Son to participate in the Lone Star Ride. (Photo Courtesy of Regina Waston)

Regina Watson and her son Ivan are looking forward to their first year together as Lone Star Ride cyclists…

Road Kill Skunk – July 28th Bike Ride

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This evening’s ride was a little cooler than yesterday’s ride. I am not sure what influenced the temperature but it flt cooler as I rolled out on the ride. Of course it did not take too long for the heat to return to to what seemed hot with the sweat pouring off of the jersey. As I ride along I dip my chin to the right and many drops of sweat roll off. It reminds me of breathing when I am swimming. The temperature was 91 degrees at the start (60% humidity) and 87 degrees (63% humidity) at the finish. The wind must have increased during the ride with a 13.8 southeast wind at the end. I thought the wind was going to slow my average speed down into the 14 mph range but I ended up at 15.1 mph with a max speed of 23.0 mph. Average cadence was 79.8 RPM. Partly cloudy skies were different from yesterday’s mostly cloudy condition. Today’s ride was a routine jaunt with no special events which is an okay thing. I did ride past a road kill skunk and even dead they can put out a strong smell.

Tomorrow is my last day at work and the beginning of my retirement. I am not sure how I will handle tomorrow since I like the people I work with and the company is a great place. I will miss them in one sense but I am ready to begin this new adventure.

No near collisions during this ride. I did see a couple of other bikers out. My distance was 28.60 miles. I stretched the route some trying to get to 600 miles for the month but I fell a little short at 599.56 but if you round it up I made it to 600. I will probably not be able to ride again until Monday so July is in the records now. This week’s miles are 81.54.

7-8-2011 Bike Ride Data and Route Map

7-28-2011 Home Weather Finish

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