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.

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 12th

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Fort Worth Bicycling Association
Club Rides
Burleson and Beyond, Burleson TX (details)
Thu, January 20, 2011 9:00 am
The Rusty Chain Gang Romp, Benbrook TX (details)
Thu, January 20, 2011 9:00 am

Road Pedals: A Bike Fitter’s Perspective
from BikFit Blog by Eric Bowen
The most frequent question I field as a professional bike fitter is “What pedal system do you recommend for road riding?”

First off, in order to properly address that question, I’ll have to describe some of the devices that may be used during a bike fit session to…

Dallas Goes Outside, I Get Back From Vacation
from Biking In Dallas by Michael W. Hubbard
I like this. “Dallas goes Outside” is a good theme for 2011, and it’s on my list.  It’s nice to see D magazine recognizing some of the efforts of both organizations and individuals in this …

San Antonio Wheelmen
Club Rides
Saturday, January 15, 9:00 am, Classic Devil’s Backbone Ride (N)  [R to H]
Routes of 27, 43, and 52 miles. Ride River Road while it is quiet and then take a jaunt up the stunningly beautiful…
Sunday, January 16, 9:00am, Comal Elementary Ride (NE) [R to H].
Routes of 28, 48, 55, and 72 miles available. Ride up Krueger Canyon to the hills of Canyon Lake and then cruise back to…

Corpus Christi approves design contract for trail
by Houston Chronicle
The area will include a conservation center, bicycle racks, wetland and habitat enhancements, a teaching gardens amphitheater and a site for birding and …