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.

Daily News Roundup February 15th – Texas Bicycling

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Tour de Longneques – March 5th Ride Is Almost Here!
from Don Bynum’s Blog
The first Tour de Longneques of 2011 will be Saturday March 5th.
Most riders will start at Castell at the Castell General Store (Tour de Longneques World Headquarters) at 10:00am.Riders who are not yet up to the 38 mile round trip will start at the Llano Courthouse square at 10:30 and head west on RR152 on the 18 mile ride to Castell.  They will meet the 38 mile riders about 1/3 of the way to Castell and, most likely, eventually be caught up to by them near Castell. …

7:00pm – Corinth Park Meeting
from Corinth Cycling Club by Scott Franklin
When: Tue Feb 15, 2011 7pm to 8pm  CST
Where: Corinth City Hall
The Parks Board unanimously approved extending the trail to the 8 acre tract previously mentioned. From there it will be sent to the City Council for their approval. Since it will cost the city nothing and will not be visible or intrusive to the neighbors I don’t anticipate any opposition. I’ll keep everyone posted as the project develops.

Annual Hard Hats For Little Heads Will Take Place Tuesday, FEB. 22 On THE …
by KBTX
COLLEGE STATION, Texas– Texas ENT & Allergy, Aggie Athletes Involved (AAI) and Texas A&M Athletics, along with supporting sponsors want to encourage child safety by giving away free bicycle helmets on Tuesday, February 22 on the Texas A&M campus at …

Safe Routes to School Webinar Coming Up
by Bicycle Retailer
This free webinar will highlight success stories in Colorado and Austin, Texas, that have teamed a local program with a bike shop to enhance Safe Routes to …

Why are bike racers so obsessed with numbered felines?
from Texas Racing Life by Ken
Pardon my corny joke in the Title!  One of my main goals of the 2011 season is to get my Category 2 upgrade.  In the US, road racing is split up into 5 distinct categories, 1 through 5. When you start racing you start at the bottom and work your way up. …