Today’s ride was a windjammer – February 27th Bike Ride

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Today’s ride was a windjammer. The wind was a solid 21 mph from the south. I was trying to make this ride an easy one after yesterday’s 43 miles and being early in the season but with a wind like this it was not easy. When I had a tailwind I could sail along. The temperature was an unbelievable 83 and the partly cloudy skies were great. With 22+ miles I rolled over the 300 mark for February. Maybe I can add to it tomorrow but the weather is supposed to change to cooler.

Mileage report:

  • February miles 307.19
  • YTD miles 525.18

2-27-2011 Bike Ride Data and map

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Daily News Roundup February 26th – Texas Bicycling

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USA Cycling’s Total Local Association Payouts Surpass $2.5 Million
from Bicycle.net | Attitude is Everything by editor
…Having the largest group of USA Cycling members, the Northern California/Nevada Cycling Association claimed the biggest payout for 2010, receiving a total of $42,080.00 from USA Cycling. The NCNCA was followed by the Southern California/Nevada Cycling Association which received $35,775. The New England Bicycle Racing Association earned $33,875 while the New York Bicycle Racing Association earned $28,060 and the Texas Bicycle Racing Association was fifth, earning $27,370.

Founded in 1980, Carrollton Cycling Club serves as a recreational cycling club that promotes health, wellness and fitness within the community. With more than 100 members, Carrollton Cycling is one of the premier bicycling clubs in North Texas. The members are people like you who ride bicycles for recreation fitness and sport. The club has riders of all skill levels. We offer several types of regularly scheduled rides, so you can choose the ride that best suits your riding skill.

NAHBS lunch with Path Less Pedaled
from Bike Denton by bikedenton

There’s no shortage of NAHBS bike bling coverage out there, so I thought it’d be nice to feature some of great people I’ve met and talked with.

Yesterday, I had lunch with Russ and Laura of…

2011 Pace Bend Road Race Pics
from CycleATX.com – Cycling Events, Groups and Bike Shops in Austin, TX by CoreyCarter
Here are a few photos from the Pace Bend Road Race in Spicewood, TX on Feb.20th, 2011.

Pace Bend Road Race

Jim’s Bike Blog
from jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com
Snow-bound bikes
We’ve been enjoying lovely spring weather in North Texas, perfect for bicycling, although a bit windy. As I write this around noon on Monday, …

For a Wild West adventure (race), try Muddy Outlaw
If you haven’t noticed, a parade of extreme events, each one more brutal than the last, has been making its way through Central Texas.

Contestants run or bike through a course, tackling obstacles along the way. They might slog through muddy water, scramble under wires crackling with electricity…

Improve your mood with midweek outing
by San Angelo Standard Times
By Bill Cullins SAN ANGELO, Texas — It’s almost WAAA season. … Cyclocross bikes, old mountain bikes or Frankenbikes (bicycles cobbled together from old …

The sky was overcast and threatening… – February 26th Bike Ride

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The sky was overcast and threatening drizzle when I started the ride. About two-thirds of the into the ride I started to feel m0re moisture in the air but the drizzle did not materialize. Temperature was not a problem with 70 degrees at the start and 74 at the end. Wind was ESE 2 mph when I finished and I do not think it was much more than that out on the road. Today’s ride put me within 16 miles of the 300 mile goal for February. The weather for tomorrow should be good for riding so I will probably have the opportunity to ride. No other cyclists were spotted today. When I was riding with the breeze behind I was able to keep a steady 17-18 mph pace. The Motobecane Le Champion road bike continues to impress me with the ride and comfort. A big part of the comfort is the Koobi saddle. Also the switch to Shimano Ultegra pedals was a wise move. My foot problems have disappeared with the exit of the Look Keo pedals. The narrow Keo cleat seems to have been the problem because I am using the same Diadora shoes.

Mileage report:

  • February miles 284.8
  • YTD miles 502.79

2-26-2011 Ride Data

Additional charts, weather and map.

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Daily News Roundup February 25th – Texas Bicycling

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Pickup truck hits bike in west Harris Co., killing rider
from HoustonChronicle.com — Houston & Texas News
A bicyclist was killed when he rode into a street and was hit by pickup in west Harris County Thursday night. Giovanni Moreno died in the collision, which occurred in the 16700 block of Clay Road near Glennale about 7:20 p.m., according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Moreno died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Nick Legan reports in from the North American Handmade Bicycle
by velonews.competitor.com
By Nick Legan AUSTIN, Texas (VN) — Don Walker started the North American Handmade Bicycle show seven years ago. That first show took place in Houston, Texas and has returned to the Lone Star state this year, this time in Austin. …

Crumpton's new SL Road flagship

North American Handmade Bicycle Show 2011: Austin builders
by BikeRadar.com
By James Huang, tech editor, in Austin, Texas Crumpton is best known for its custom carbon road bikes but is busting into the off-road scene with this striking 29″ hardtail. (James Huang/BikeRadar.com) The North American Handmade Bicycle Show, …

Bicycle acting Funny? – Texas Tech University :: TechAnnounce
by heather.medley@ttu.edu (Heather Medley)
Learn about Road Raiders – Hundreds of members of the Texas Tech Association of Parents from across the nation have volunteered to assist Tech students and parents as they travel away from home, whether it be a needed road break, …

Episode 4 Trail Building Icon, Paul “Shadow” Johns
from Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association
This addition of MBW Radio speaks with trail building icon, Paul “Shadow” Johns. With over 3,800 documented hours of volunteer trail building effort to his credit anyone who rides in north Texas has likely been on a Shadow inspired trail. “Shadow” Johns speaks about his work at…

Near Burnet, a pretty slick haven for mountain-bike enthusiasts
By Pamela LeBlanc, AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Looking for some new terrain, mountain bikers?

A 1,300-acre ranch near Burnet has opened its gates, and has some calling its granite outcroppings the “Slick Rock of Texas.”

Most Central Texas mountain biking trails cut through limestone. But Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet features rugged single-track and…

East Texan killed while riding bicycle
by KLTV
SMITH COUNTY (KLTV) – An East Texas man is dead after he was hit by two vehicles, while riding a bicycle. The accident happened around 5:30 Friday evening on FM 2767, known as Old Kilgore Hwy. Witnesses say the 19-year-old man was being chased by a dog …