TRP November Winter Criterium – Denton, TX

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TRP November Winter Criterium
Presented by The Racing Post
Denton, TX
Sunday, November 14, 2010
USA Cycling Event USA Cycling Permit # Pending
Online Registration Closes Friday, November 12, 2010 at 11:59 PM ET


Course Information: Short loop around the stadium, approximately .6 mile, flat, smooth.

Location and Driving Directions:                      Contact Information
CH Collins Complex—Denton, TX                      Andy Hollinger (andy@aghollinger .org)
2700 Long Rd, Denton, TX 76201                       817- 980-7787 (cell)   817 – 282-7958 (home)

# 4/5 field is capped at 75 – register early!!! (Cat 5s this means you!)
# One Day licenses available for an additional $10 fee.
# All USA Cycling rules apply. Helmets must be worn at all times while on bike.
# Race held rain or shine. Pray for good weather.
# No matter how tough you are, please bring appropriate clothing. (Jrs this means you!)

What’s Turning the Bike Spokes on the Net for October 31st

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Craddock brings enticing potential to Texas cycling
by San Antonio Express
Veteran cyclist Kevin Kremke stripped off his racing garb late Sunday morning, changing clothes so that he could attend the awards ceremony on the final day of the Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic.
Craddock
Kremke and John Korioth, two familiar names at the annual October race, had just posted the fastest time in the two-man team time trial.

But as Kremke stuffed his bike and his racing suit into the back of his vehicle and put on his shorts and T-shirt, he talked about an 18-year-old…

Dallas trail safety ideas emerge after fatal accident on the Katy
by Dallas Morning News
And many ideas are emerging about how to make Dallas’ pedestrian and bicycle trail system more safe. Dallas is in the preliminary stages of creating a …

Trans Am Bicycle Ride to Fill this House 2010: Two Stepping across …
by Peter
The last ride for this week was through the most scenic Texas landscapes yet. To me, the Texas hill country is reminiscent of western New South Wales in Australia. Semi arid pastureland, studded with stately live oaks, with frequent …

TransAm 2010

Goal Reached – October 31st Bike Ride

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The goal for October was 600 miles and I was getting close but it took today’s ride to get over the mark. The weather was picture perfect again which is great for bicycling but it also means the month of October recorded no measurable rain. Grass and trees are getting brown. I know it will rain someday and when it does it could be heavy but that is the way rain happens in southeast Texas. The temperature was 87 degrees when I got back from my ride, skies are clear blue and a light 6 mph breeze is what make this a perfect day for a ride.

Evidently other bikers were not out while I was or where I was because I did not see one rider. Being Halloween maybe people have other plans.

Today’s route is one I travel regularly but a few years ago the road through Valley Ranch was not there. Thanks to DR Horton builders there is a nice two lane concrete road that I take that has almost traffic and moves me away from the noise and traffic on the US59 service road. One thing I noticed on our September vacation trip is that not many states put service roads beside major highways and interstate highways. Not too long ago TXDot was considering no longer building service roads along highways but the public outcry change their mind. For bicycle riders this would reduce the access they have if the service roads were to disappear.

Next week I will try to gather miles for November since the daylight will become scarce once daylight savings time ends next Sunday morning. I want to ride at least another 400 to 500 miles before the year ends.

Today’s ride information:

  • October miles 601.38
  • This week’s miles 126.79
  • YTD miles 4602.97

10-31-2010 Ride Data and Map

Additional charts, weather and map.

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Koobi PRS Century Saddle First Impressions

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I purchased the Koobi PRS Century saddle based on what I saw when I was in Wichita Falls back in August for the Hotter’n Hell 100 bike ride. Koobi was in the Consumer Expo. Many years ago I rode on the first Koobi AU saddle and was pleased with it. I rode that one until the leather cover tore. While the Koobi AU was not what I considered an expensive saddle the Koobi PRS Century is an expensive saddle for me. This is why I only considered buying this saddle after I learned about the 30 return policy.

Opening the box I saw they included extra polyurethane bumpers to adjust the suspension. The instructions were there as well and appear to be detailed enough to make the change easy. So far I have not found no reason to change the bumpers that were installed.

When I ordered the saddle I choose the rail medal (titanium alloy or manganese). There are women’s versions as well. In addition I was asked for my body weight, number of hours cycling per week, primary use of the saddle. These questions direct the suspension bumpers that are installed. My weight is on the edge of one of the selections so I had to decide whether to go above my weight or below. I chose the range where my weight was at the bottom.

Once the order was placed shipment happened very promptly and two days later the USPS delivered the box. Now for the video.

As of October 30th I have about 140 miles on this saddle. I am pleased with the ride and feel and unless something comes up in the next ride or two I will not be exercising the 30 day return policy. The seat is more comfortable than the Douglas one I replaced and I thought it was comfortable. Watch my ride reports for comments as I continue to ride the Koobi PRS Century.