Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for November 13th

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Jamie Schanbaum, who lost limbs to meningococcal septicemia, learns to ride …
by Austin 360
The 22-year-old college student swings a leg over the bike, sliding first one, then the other prosthetic foot into plastic cages that hold her feet on the pedals. As the tires start rolling, Ahmadi runs alongside her, like a parent balancing a child just learning to ride. Then he dashes back to his own bike, jumps aboard and races after her.
Jamie Schanbaum
Schanbaum used to ride her bike everywhere. Then, in November 2008, when she was a sophomore at the University of Texas, she caught meningococcal septicemia, a life-threatening…

The Long Road Back
by merriemarie
We were there to participate in the Texas Challenge, a six-day, 350-mile bike ride from San Antonio to suburban Dallas, sponsored by Ride 2 Recovery, a nonprofit group that uses cycling to help wounded warriors with their rehabilitation. Fleming had been planning to make the journey on a hand-cycle…But three days before the ride was to begin, Fleming met John Wordin, the accomplished former …

BikeTexas Awards Bike Friendliest Texas Legislator
from www.abc-of-mountainbiking.com
Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) is a longtime supporter of cycling in Texas. An avid cyclist, Senator Ellis has authored many cycling-related bills, including the Safe Passing Bill in the 2009 legislative session. The Safe Passing Bill, Senate Bill 488, required motorists to give more than three feet of clearance when passing any “vulnerable road user”, including cyclists. SB 488 passed the House and Senate…

1st Ever Mellow Johnnys 6hr Mountain Bike Race
by pwiddy
Today I did the Mellow Johnnys 6hr mountain bike race in Dripping Springs, TX at Lance’s Ranch, or should I say Juan Pelota’s ranch. This year was the first year that they did it and I will have to say that they did an amazing job organizing it! There were ride marshals out there riding the course, helping people, lots of sponsors, Nuun had their drink, and of course Michelobe was out there. Everything was very…

South Central Texas Tour de Cure – San Antonio/San Marcos/Austin, TX

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10th Annual South Central Texas Tour de Cure for the American Diabetes Association on June 4-5, 2011

Start Location: San Antonio, San Marcos, Austin

The Tour de Cure features routes of different lengths for riders of all skill levels. There’s something for everyone from a leisurely short distance to a more challenging length. Either way, Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, so take it at your own speed and enjoy the journey. All Tour de Cure routes are safe and fully supported with route marshals, SAG vehicles, mechanical support, and rest stops stocked with hydration and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled. At the each finish, you will be welcomed with cheering volunteers, great food and more.

Day 1 – Saturday, June 4, 2011

Long Routes Start:  Retama Park, Selma Texas (Just North of San Antonio)
Routes:  50- and 80- Mile Routes Start at Retama Park
Beginner Route:  10- and 30- Miles Loop Starts and Ends at Embassy Suites in San Marcos, TX
Routes Finish: Embassy Suites Hotel, Conference Center, and Spa – San Marcos, TX
EXACT ROUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN FINALIZED AT THIS TIME!

Saturday Night Celebration Dinner, Expo & Overnight Stay – Embassy Suites Hotel, Conference Center & Spa

Day 2 – Sunday, June 5, 2011

Start:  Embassy Suites – San Marcos, TX
Routes:  25-, 55-, 80- Mile Long Routes – San Marcos, TX (Has not been confirmed)
All Finish: The Grove, South Park Meadows Shopping Center – Austin, TX
EXACT ROUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN FINALIZED AT THIS TIME!
Tour de Cure

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for November 12th

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Ice Delays Recovery from Injuries
Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
November 14, 2010
More than 30 years ago I coined the term RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for the acute treatment of athletic injuries.  Now a study from the Cleveland Clinic shows that one of these recommendations, applying ice to reduce swelling, actually delays healing by preventing the body from releasing IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1), a hormone that helps…

Cycling – Two days, two nice rides, 65.92 miles!
by donbynum
I have been working on building-up my endurance so that I can do a 100 mile ride by year-end.  Yesterday and today I proved that I am getting there.  Wednesday, John Chalmers and I rode 45.24 miles from Lake Buchanan to the Llano courthouse square and back with a detour down to Shaw Island.  Then late this afternoon Gil Jones, David Nantz and I rode 20.68 miles out and back on…

CoA Bike/Ped wants YOU to serve on the BAC
from austinontwowheels.org
It’s that time of year again. The City of Austin Bicycle & Pedestrian Program is looking for intrepid souls to serve on the Bicycle Advisory Council. The BAC serves as a first line of communication between the cycling community and the City of Austin and has been a critical partner with City staff in drafting and implementing the Master Bicycle Plan. The City doesn’t want…

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Cycling coast to coast for WaterAid
by Your Olive Branch
Brittany App, photographer from San Luis Obispo, California, and Garrett Russell, videographer of Portland, Oregon, are on a mission to raise awareness to bring fresh drinking water to those who need it most.

Biking from San Diego, California to St. Augustine, Florida, this duo is determined to complete a total of 3,159 miles over a span of three months. Traveling along the Southern Tier, a route established…

November 12th Bike Ride – Beat the Chill and Maybe Rain

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When I got home from work this evening the warm temperature and overcast sky beckoned to ride. With tomorrow’s weather not looking too good I needed to get at least a few miles in this week or my legs would forget how to turn the pedals. Earlier in the week I pumped up the Hutchinson Basic Acrobat tires on my Raleigh M800 mountain bike to about 60 psi. The last ride I noticed they were not quite as firm as I like them to be. Since my route is almost 100% concrete and asphalt the Hutchinson tires without any knobs in the center are what I consider the best tire for this type of pavement short of a slick tire. The tire noise is almost nothing but this does expose me to an easier flat threat. Generally though flats have been few and far between. Since I don’t put that many miles on the Raleigh M800 the tires last 2 to 3 years.

The skies were overcast but the temperature was 72 degrees. A southeast 9 mph breeze was what caused me to wear a long sleeve jersey though, but only one jersey. Tomorrow this outfit will not be enough.

Today’s ride information:

  • November miles 120.43
  • YTD miles 4723.40

11-12-2010 Ride Information and Map

Additional charts, weather and map.

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