Pedaling the Prairie – Katy, TX

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Pedaling the Prairie
Presented by Faith West Academy
Katy, TX
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Online Registration Closes Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 12:15 AM ET

Pedaling the Prairie is a non-competitive bike ride held annually around the rice fields and prairie between Bellville and Katy, Texas.  All proceeds benefit the athletic department of Faith West Academy.

This year’s ride is on Saturday, February 12, 2011.  The start time is at       8:00 a.m. from the Waller County Fairgrounds, 22000 Fairground Road, Hempstead, Texas 77445 (290 and FM 359).

Ride in comfort knowing that there will be breakpoints every 10 – 15 miles. Refreshments will be provided at all breakpoints to keep you hydrated and energized.  Your safety and well-being is our major concern, as we will have well planned routes, police escorts through major intersections, and mechanical and medical support at the rest stops.  SAG vehicles and Ride Marshall support will also be included.

Pedaling the Prairie

Pedaling the Prairie

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 2nd

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Tribute to Big Mike’s bike rack
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Big Mike's Bike Rack
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Train with Austin Cycle Camp for Free
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8:00am – Cup o’ Joe
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Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
Event Status: confirmed
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After Two Days of Cool… – December 2nd Bike Ride

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After two days of cool weather the forecast for today was calling for a temperature in the low 70’s. It almost made it so I was planning for the evening ride at work. As I was getting ready to leave work I noticed the temperature had dropped a couple of degrees to 68. This was worrisome but I was intent on riding so when I got home I did not check my weather station and dressed as if it would be in the 50’s. This was a good idea since when I finished the ride it was 58 degrees. The leg warmers, two long sleeve jerseys, wind jacket, and full finger gloves were the correct outfit. The next two days are supposed to be in the 70’s but Sunday will drop down as another cold front comes to town. I have lived here over 20 years but riding at night still has a different feel from the day time rides. Everything looks different in the dark.

The Motobecane 700HT MTB is a nice bike to ride the bike trails and streets in my area. There is a difference between the RockShox Mag 21 on my previous MTB and the RockShox Dart 2 on the Motobecane. I am still getting the hang for the Shimano shifters. The SRAM Gripshift on my previous bike were second nature for shifting. I do like the disc brakes over the cantilever on the Raleigh M800.

Today’s ride data:

  • December miles  13.90
  • YTD miles 4947.22

12-2-2010 Ride Information and Map

Additional charts, weather and map.

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