Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 15th

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Want to Help Bike Map Your Town?
from Biking In Dallas by Christopher Curnutt
My buddy Richard at Cycleliscious has just written a tutorial for using the  Open Street Map.  He and I have recently chatted a few times about the differences of Google Bike maps, Mapquest, and Open …

New Bike Shop Coming to SW Austin
from CycleATX.com – Cycling Events, Groups and Bike Shops in Austin, TX by CoreyCarter
There’s a new bike shop coming to Southwest Austin! Texas Cycle Werks will be opening soon at 5300 S. Mopac , Ste. 501. Stay tuned for more information and a grand opening announcement.

Welcome Back to the Show that Never Ends…
from DORBA – Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association by Big Pig
I did my annual New Years Day ride, one day late this year.  Mainly because the trail was a little too wet to ride on Jan 1 (and nobody should be riding a wet/muddy trail…).  In any case, during the ride I had a chance to reflect upon the upcoming 2011, and my last year as the President of DORBA.  This will be my third and final year as the DORBA President and the last of 4 years serving on the Board, and last of…

Joint DORBA/FWMBA Agreement
from DORBA – Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association by Big Pig
In a mutual show of support for both organizations, DORBA and FWMBA (www.fwmba.org) have agreed to allow members of either organization to take advantage of membership discounts for any club/organization sponsored event. …

Astronaut Tim Kopra Injured in Bike Accident
by CBS News

Tim Kopra
Born in Austin, Texas, Kopra is a retired Army helicopter pilot who served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He attended US Naval Test Pilot …

Biking In Dallas » 2011 North American Hand Made Bicycle Show Feb …
from bikingindallas.com
Austin, Texas will be the site of the 2011 North American Hand Made Bicycle Show this Frebruary 25th-27th. The show will feature 150 exhibitors from 20 …

Jan 14th – Still in Sanderson, TX
by Jackie Untalan
Sanderson TX
Our greatest worry is keeping the water lines open during the night. We were still able to go for a walk and a bike ride today. All is well. We will head on to Fort Stockton, TX tomorrow AM which is about 65 miles north of Sanderson. …

The Cyclist and a Texas Snow : Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
from shawneetrailcyclingclub.com
The weather outside is frightful – sort of.  Too cold, too wet to get out and ride.  What’s a cyclist to do?
1. I just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that RBM Frisco holds spinning classes…

Tech professor plans 2011 miles on bike in 2011 to help local food …
by LubbockOnline.com
Texas Tech professor Susan Tomlinson poses for a portrait at Tech Terrace Park in Lubbock, Texas, Friday, … “Bicycling? How does that tie into the farm? …

Kids can’t win obesity battle without help
by San Angelo Standard Times
There’s also another great picture taken at a recent cycling event here in San Angelo. In that image, several small kids are on their bikes, …

2011 OTC Annual Meeting and Election of New Officers
from Old Tascosa Cycling Club
It’s time to elect new Officers if you would like to be an Officer or nominate someone now is the time here is the list! …

After a week of cold weather… – January 15th Bike Ride

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After a week of cold weather and no outdoor riding I was finally able to ride 25.5 miles today. This put me over the 100 mile mark for the month and the year.  Two times this week I rode the Cyclops windtrainer for a little over 6 miles each time. The skies today were not that promising and I did go through some patches of light rain while I was out riding today. The rain did not last long though. The temperature was 61 degrees when I go back home down from the 64 degrees when I left.

Spinning the cranks felt good and I was able to keep the pace up most of the way. My average speed always drops down during the last 4 miles home due to the route I take to get around the traffic. I did bundle up some and maybe as a little too over layered but the wind chill evened it out. No other riders were out today but some golfers were. Tomorrow does not look favorable weather wise but Monday could be in the low 70’s. According to the SciGuy in the Houston Chronicle, January 24th is when the daily average temperature usually starts going up. I am ready for that.

January miles to date: 104.45

1-15-2011 Ride Data

1-15-2011 Ride Route

Addition charts, weather and map.

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Daily News Roundup January 14th – Texas Bicycling

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HBC Chappell Hill West Ride
from houstonbicycleclub.org
Saturday January 22, 2011
This is a new ride, leaving CH going West on back country roads to Brenham.  It then crosses over into more familiar areas known from our traditional CH rides.  Options include a stop at the store in Independence.

Team McAllen Cycling has been in existence for over 25 years.

Team McAllen Cycling

The Pearland Cycling Club cordially invites members and their immediate familes to The Post-Christmas/Holidays/New Year’s Dinner
Date: Thurday, January 20, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Olive Garden Restaurant
Address: 2808 Smith Ranch Road, Pearland, TX 77584
Who: Club members and their immediate family are invited.
Cost: Dinner will be from a special menu and paid for by the PCC.
How: RSVP to Bryan Tollerene at 281-489-9376 or via bryantollerene@sbcglobal.net.

Saddle Recovering From Recovered Saddle.com
from Biking In Dallas by Christopher Curnutt
Ok, so how many times has this happened to you – You’ve taken your wife out for a night on the town, meanwhile, your evil brother in law brings some of his drunken pals from the …

NAHBS breaks exhibitor record in Austin
by Bike World News
While bicycling continues to ride a wave of popularity across the USA, the bicycle-friendly city of Austin will see the largest assembly of handmade bicycle …

Beginner Ladies Ride 2011 January – Bike Barn – Houston, Texas:
from bikebarn.com
Saturday January 22nd beginners ladies ride at Terry Hershey park. Any level rider welcome. Come get tips from the experts on bike handling skills, …

Competitive high school mountain biking expands across the country …
by LA84 Foundation SportsLetter
The cover story of the February 2011 Mountain Bike Action details the rapid growth of competitive high school mountain biking from its beginnings in northern California to the creation of a national high school cycling association. … Ten years later Fritzinger and his organization, National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), have launched cycling programs in northern and southern California and are working with the states of Washington, Colorado, Texas and …

Keep the Frisco SuperDrome!
from Shawnee Trail Cycling Club by sooner1
Collin County Community College in Frisco is proposing the construction of a parking garage.  The current proposed location has resulted in the voicing of concerns by some residents of its impact…

January 13th Texas Bicycling News and Updates

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Wanted: Cyclists for US Marathon Time Trial Test (Sat. 1/29/11)
Posted in Events by Aaron Chang bikehouston.org
Want to ride and become a part of history? Houston has been honored with hosting the US Marathon Olympic Time Trials in 2012 and will host both the men’s and women’s races. This is the first time a city has hosted both simultaneously.

In 2011 Houston is doing a trial run (pun intended) on Saturday January 29th 2011. Potential Olympic athletes will be running the course and Olympic officials will be present. Fifty cyclist course marshals…

Super Squadra Tactics Seminar this Saturday
by elliott.
If you’ve pursued our preview of 2011 Austin road races and either are a racing noob looking to try a race this spring or a seasoned pro wanting to sharpen your skills, check out this racing class…

Super Squadra

Biggest ever NAHBS set for February
by Bike Biz
And being a former resident of Texas, I am deeply pleased to bring the show back here, to the state where it began. Six years later, there is not a bicycle …

Parlee Cycles Now at Mellow Johnny’s
from CycleATX.com – Cycling Events, Groups and Bike Shops in Austin, TX by CoreyCarter

Mellow Johnny’s has announced that they are the newest and only Austin dealer of Parlee Cycles.