Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 3rd

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Houston Bicycle Club Ride
Sat 07/09/11
Pattison – Hempstead
Training ride ( ride hard! ). No hills, but smooth road, mostly paved shoulder, stores at Monaville and Hempstead.  Good food  at Hard Times BBQ after the ride. More

Waco Bicycle Club Ride
Sunday Beginner Mountain Bike
Sunday 02:00 PM
Mountain/beginner More

RLAG @ Muleshoe with Austin Ridge Riders
Saturday, July 9, 2011 – 09:00 – 15:00
More details as to where will will meet in the park will be posted as the event draws near!!

The Austin Ridge Riders are hosting a five month program of weekly Monday evening women’s mountain bike rides, plus weekends at local mountain bike trails/park. This is an opportunity to meet other women to ride with, learn new trails and… More

El Paso Bicycle Club Ride
Sunday, July 17
Beat the Heat-6:30 am
Meet at Gallegos resturant (4400 Mesa) for a 2 hour ride around central/downtown El Paso. Will have breakfast afterwards at… More

Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
July 16, 2011 7:30 am
New Berlin Ride
Brietski Station Cafe, 9015 Fm 775, New Berlilln

July 23, 2011 7:30 am
Bullis County Park Loop Ride
Camp Bullis Park, San Antonio

July 24, 2011 7:30 am
Jet Around Somerset Ride
7081 Rockport Rd, Von Ormy

San Antonio Wheelmen Rides
Elmendorf Ride
Date:     07/16/2011
Time:     08:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location:     San Antonio, TX
Details: Elmendorf Ride (SE) [F, R]. Routes of 21, 40 and 51 miles. This is a fairly flat, pretty, and ultra-easy to navigate ride. Meet at the “Park n’ Ride” on the Southwest corner of the Texas Hwy… More
Big Joshua Creek Ride
Date:     07/17/2011
Time:     08:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location:     Welfare, TX
Details: Big Joshua Creek Ride (NW) [R to H]. Routes of 29, 39, and 54 miles. A beautiful Hill Country Loop with stops in Center Point, Comfort and Waring. An optional cruise up Skyline Drive awaits those with strong legs and low gears. Meet… More

Ross Ave Better-Boulevard recon
by bikedenton

Last weekend, I went down to Dallas to see the BikeFriendlyOakCliff/BetterBlock Ross Ave Better Boulevard. They took a neglected block and made it inviting by adding shade, traffic calming, water, crosswalks, bike lanes, entertainment, and food. The NYTimes even mentions the Ross Ramblas event in their article about tactical urbanism. … More

Livestrong riders in town today
By COLTER NUANEZ, Chronicle Sports Writer
For the past six years, Bozeman’s Vickie Wilkson has spent this time of year planning how to feed almost two-dozen very hungry people.

On Sunday, Wilkson and her husband Jon will again host a barbeque that is becoming an annual event. Although feeding the 22 cyclists riding in the Livestrong Texas 4000 is becoming a regularity, the cause the visitors are riding for remains special. …More

Users fitting bike share into their lifestyles
By Aaron Jentzen    www.mysanantonio.com

No wonder some call him “The Jared of B-cycle.”

In only three months, Phillip Schrank has logged more than 750 miles using San Antonio’s bike-share program, shedding about 45 pounds. He’s B-cycle’s No. 1 user and — like the Subway spokesman he’s been compared to — a natural booster. …More

A Plain Jane Ride with Heat – July 3rd Bike Ride

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Yesterday evening we finally got some rain, 0.42″ to be exact. This is the first measurable rain at my house in many months. While this is not enough to end the drought it should help our grass and trees. The rain did not stay around long and the heat, blue skies and low humidity are back. It was 95 degrees when I finished my ride and the humidity was 41%. Wind was not much at 5 mph from the south. I did not see any bikers. Tomorrow there will be a parade and fireworks in Kingwood. Maybe the heat will be kind on the spectators.

Today I rode 25.75 miles at an average speed of 14.7 mph, a max speed of 23.5 mph, and average cadence of 76.4 RPM. July miles are now at 77.19. This week I rode 161.74 miles and year to date is at 2916.28 miles. Tomorrow I want to ride about 30 miles and I will need to start around 6:30AM to avoid the heat and get back for the parade.

7-3-2011 Bike Ride Data and Route Map

7-3-2011 Home Weather Finish

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Texas State Road Championship Weekend ~ The Fort Hood Challenge – Copperas, TX

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Texas State Road Championship Weekend ~ The Fort Hood Challenge
Presented by Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, Richardson Bike Mart and others
Copperas Cove, TX
Saturday, September 24, 2011 to Sunday, September 25, 2011
Online Registration Closes Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 11:45 PM ET
$15 discount for the second race till 9/1/2011
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Remember to check out Donation & One-day license information
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THE VENUE and this RACE IS LIKE NO OTHER IN TEXAS!

The course is a 33 mile loop of scenic paved roads completely closed to traffic.  There are challenging climbs and descents.  The course is entirely on Fort Hood, a US Army military base, and as such, all participants may be required to sign a military event participation waiver and are subject to military rules and regulations.  Free-range wild cattle live in the area of the event and may present themselves on the course without warning.  This will be like no other Texas racing experience.

We will have a limited amount of TRP winter clothing (vests, jackets, knee warmers, knickers for sale on site) just in case you forget yours.

Saturday morning we will again have the National Anthem just before the P1 start, please be aware and give the proper respect.

The flyer contains much, detailed, information on subjects such as:

Championship eligibility requirements
Promoter supplied Jersey requirements
Special Junior 10 – 12, 13 – 14 Starting locations and instructions
Our special Open Race for those who want to ride this incredible course

Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup July 2nd

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Fort Worth Bicycling Association Beginner’s and Casual Ride
Saturday, July 9, 2011 8:00 am – Art’s Park Trail Head Benbrook – Beginner’s and Casual Ride Note time change to 8am to try and beat some heat Art’s Park Trail Head, Benbrook. Mark Poulson, 817-235-5287, bikerelf@aol.com Go south on Winscott to Memorial Oak. Trail Head is at the end of the road. Cost: 1 dollar for… More

Today is a slow news and blog day.