Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 17th

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The Racing Post February 2011 Edition
The Racing Post is a monthly magazine dedicated to those who ride bicycles and like to ride them – fast.  Event coverage includes Road racing, Off-road racing, Track racing, Triathlons, Bicycle rallies, and all levels of bicycle training.

SUV hits cyclist on Fry St
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
I really hate covering so many accidents lately, but they deserve public attention, especially as the city bike plan is underway. We received a phone tip about this last night, and the NTDaily ran an article today about the accident. …

7 days till NAHBS
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
NaHBS
City bike by Alternative Needs Transportation. Credit: urbanvelo.org
Next Thursday, we’ll be heading down to Austin for the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Countless artisan builders will be showing off bikes of all materials: steel, carbon, aluminum, titanium, bamboo. Like the bike above, there will be plenty of awesome practical and classy stuff; this isn’t just for racing gearheads. …

January HPBAC Meeting Notes
from BikeHouston » Blog by Darren Sabom
HOUSTON PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Notes January 25, 2011
Recorded by Dan Raine. Attendees: David Dick, Dan Raine, Woody Speer, Connie Roebuck, Darren Sabom, Aaron Chang, Alán Alán Apurim, Teri Kaplan
Agency Reports:
METRO continues to experience a culture change in the organization that includes bicyclists in the planning and design of transit facilities. On-line newsletters of construction updates for the Southeast rail line include…

BHS grad, spouse plan cross-country bike trek for MS support agency
by Times Record
Their route will take them through the Southwest and Texas to Louisiana, where they will veer northward and follow the Great River Trail northeast. The final legs of their journey will roughly trace routes that the Underground Railroad used to shepherd …

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events 2/17/11 – 2/23/11
from Austin On Two Wheels
Bicycle Advisory Council 6 PM One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Rd 8th floor … public art than from the seat of a bicycle Today’s ride is a campus tour …

Free weekend riding at Reveille Peak Ranch – Burnet Texas – BiKe …
from www.bikemojo.com
Free weekend riding at Reveille Peak Ranch – Burnet Texas Reveille Peak Ranch FREE – FREE- FREE RIDE/RUN weekend February 18-21 Friday thru Monday …

No leg warmers were required… – February 17th Bike Ride

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No leg warmers were required for tonight’s ride. Compared to last week the 66 degrees this evening was a delight even with the mostly cloudy skies and 12 mph breeze. It was nice to get a ride in again instead of battling the windtrainer. I encountered several other bikers and for a change they all had lights. I am concerned about the riders though that are riding in the dark with ear buds. It is bad enough during the daylight to ride without being able to hear what is going on around you. The Motobecane 700HT is a smooth ride on the paved trails and streets. The disk brakes are firm stoppers when I need a sudden whoa.

Weather is supposed to be warm through the weekend which means the Humble Lion’s Club ride on Saturday should have no problem from the weather. I plan on riding this ride like most years. In the past weather has been a problem some years. One year I finished in a drizzle and 50 degrees. The road was wet enough to cause a mess from the grit and grime spraying up.

Mileage update:

  • February miles 139.92
  • YTD miles 357.91

2-17-2011 Ride Data and Map

Additional charts, weather and map.

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 16th

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BIKE GARDEN CHALLENGE
Bring sunrise to the South Plains Food Bank farm. Support Susan Tomlinson’s challenge to ride 2011 miles in 2011 to raise money for the SPFB through her Bike Garden Challenge.

Save the Date: Cyclists in Suits and National Bike Summit
Mark your calendars, bike advocates, because there are two exciting advocacy events coming up you won’t want to miss. The first is the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit in Washington, DC (March 8-10, 2011), and the second is the BikeTexas Cyclists in Suits Bike Lobby Day in Austin (March 21, 2011).

February 2011BH Board Meeting Notes
from BikeHouston » Blog by Darren Sabom
Advocacy Committee
* In the future, email inquiries regarding trails and infrastructure will be forwarded to Tom Compson.
* Update: The pedestrian bridge over Buffalo Bayou at Studewood is now open.
Events
* Membership Drive Kick-Off
* Thursday, 2/17 at Firkin & Phoenix…

Santa Cruz Demo at Walnut Creek – March 6th, 2011
from CycleATX.com – Cycling Events, Groups and Bike Shops in Austin, TX by CoreyCarter
Come check out the best mountain bikes available – Santa Cruz Bicycles – at Walnut Creek during their demo for Mellow Johnny’s on March 6, 2011 from 9am to 3pm. Here are some details from MJ’s:
Our friends at Santa Cruz pick a handful of dealers every year for a special demo tour and this year we’re proud to be on that list. Join us at Walnut Creek to sample and take their machines on the ultimate test ride. …

Edinburg ordinance requires safe passing on road
by Monitor
On his latest lengthy trips he’s taken around Hidalgo County, avid cyclist Ramon Hermida has noticed drivers taking a more cautious and courteous approach to him and others on bicycles. …

‘Tougher than ti’ steel tube to launch at NAHBS
by Bike Biz
KVA Stainless’ custom-made butted stainless steel bicycle tubing will be used on a number of custom-built bikes at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, to be staged in Austin, Texas, February 25-27th. Branded as MS2, the tubing is made in the …

Camp Lucy HCWC Benefit Ride – Dripping Springs, TX

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Camp Lucy HCWC Benefit Ride
Presented by Camp Lucy Events
Dripping Springs, TX
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Online Registration Closes Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET
“Food & Supply Drive for HCWC”
This ride benefits the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center on Sunday, Feb. 27th
Gate opens @ 10:00am.  Rides Start at 11:00am.

Join us in Dripping Springs for another Camp Lucy ride around Drippin’.  Instead of an entry fee, we ask that ALL participants bring non-perishable food items or any of the supplies listed below.  These items will go directly to women and children who had the courage to leave abusive homes.  The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center provides a safe haven for families recovering from abusive relationships.  Please help us support HCWC while enjoying a great ride in the Hill Country.