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Texbiker.net covers the news, events and resources for those interested in Texas bicycling.

My bicycling passion was rekindled in 1979 with a Huffy bicycle from Woolco. From early rides around my neighborhood my enthusiasm grew to tackle my unsupported first century. From there I discovered organized rides all over Texas, races and mountain bikes. Many bikes and miles later the enthusiasm is still there.

Thanks to my late wife, Hazel Marie, for her support over the many years, miles and rides.

My primary bike is the Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS below. My titanium bike is the Lynskey Helix titanium. My newest bike is a Canyon Endurace CF 7 Rival eTap.

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October 27th Bike Ride – Hot Before the Cold Arrives

Texbiker.net Posted on October 27, 2010 by Rick AnkrumOctober 27, 2010

Today’s temperature either set a record or was very close. Obviously 91 degrees in late October is not normal or the record would be much higher. During today’s ride I was actually perspiring like it was July or August. When I stopped at the Exxon station for a cold Diet Pepsi it felt very good to sit in the shade even though the breeze was there. Due to a different work schedule today I was able to ride over 32 miles on a route I have not been on for awhile. As I was riding on Huffman-Eastgate I noticed how the asphalt paving had “slipped” towards the ditch on the right hand side. I think this is caused by heat and a slick sub-base. There were places where there was a 4″ to 6″ difference in the pavement where the slide was.

Scattered clouds and low humidity (48%) added to the feel of heat. Wind at 5 mph from the south was not a problem. Since I started earlier today I had no problems with unlit joggers. I did meet another biker on FM1960. The new Motobecane is still smooth riding.

Amazon found out why the Shimano Ultegra pedals were not shipping and fixed it. They should get here on Friday so I may be able to install them in time for Saturday’s ride. The Lezyne pump is estimated to arrive on Saturday but after my ride. This may be a Sunday ride thing. I want to put the pump on the bike but not have a reason to use it.

Today’s ride information:

  • October miles 525.02
  • YTD miles 4526.61

10-27-2010 Ride Data

Additional charts, weather and map.

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Blue Bonnet Express – Waller, TX

Texbiker.net Posted on October 27, 2010 by Rick AnkrumOctober 27, 2010

Blue Bonnet Express 2011
Presented by Northwest Cycling Club
Waller, TX
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Online Registration Closes Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 12:00 PM CST
The 21st Annual Bluebonnet Express will be held on March 27, 2011 and will start from the New Waller ISD Stadium in Waller, Texas, 45 miles NW of Houston. This fully supported ride is one of the Houston area’s oldest rides and is presented by Northwest Cycling Club. Six different distances/routes will be offered, traversing both South and North of Hempstead staying mostly on country roads. Cyclists will encounter both flat sections and gentle rollers.  This BP MS 150 recommended ride is only a few weeks before the MS 150 which makes this an excellent training opportunity.

Location: New Waller ISD Stadium on Stokes Road at Waller Spring Creek Road, Waller, Texas, one mile north of Hwy 290. Exit Stokes Road off Hwy 290 go north for approx. one mile to stadium. Follow parking attendants.

Starts: Distance staggered from 8:00 to 8:30AM

Fees:  Early registration $25 until January 31, then $30 until March 12, March 13 to Ride day  $35.

DAY OF THE RIDE THE FEE IS $35.00.

Mail-In: Application with check to NWCC – BBX, P.O. Box 1494, Cypress, TX 77410
Mail-in applications must be postmarked by March 18 2010 (for later, drop off at Northwest Cyclery

www.northwestcyclingclub.com

Blue bonnet Express 2011

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 26th

Texbiker.net Posted on October 26, 2010 by Rick AnkrumOctober 26, 2010

For second year, Pablove Across America ride unites racing, music communities
via VeloNews by Neal Rogers on 10/26/10
After three weeks spent pedaling down the west coast, through sunshine, rain and wind, Jeff Castelaz unclipped from his bike for the last time last Thursday at the Sunset Boulevard headquarters of two organizations he’s co-founded — Dangerbird Records and The Pablove Foundation.
Pablove Across America
Surrounded by friends, family, colleagues, riders and news crews, Castelaz had finished the second annual Pablove Across America ride. Once again, he’d accomplished his goal — to raise…

You have to look closely to find the bike in this picture.

Photo of the week
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
Travis Kincaid

Travis Kincaid submitted this beautiful photo of dirt jump hangtime in Denton…

Iowa Lakes soccer coaches ready to ‘Boot, Scoot & Pedal’
by Spencer Daily Reporter
Anyone who knows Iowa Lakes Head Soccer Coach Kevin Farley, and has asked him where he is from, knows that is the answer you will hear in response. Lewisville is his hometown and the “Fighting Farmers” are his alma mater’s mascot.
Boot Scoot & Pedal
It’s a quote that will be heard quite often over the next six months.

Lewisville, Texas is the next destination for the second annual charity bicycle ride for the Iowa Lakes Community College…

RGV Life: USA La Feminil Women-Only Bicycle Tour in Brownsville, Texas
by Shaine Mata

USA La Feminil Women
Join us for a ride as we “Salute to Women’s Health” on November 7th. Open to all levels of riders and types of bikes. We encourage you to bring a friend, family member, or co-worker! T-shirts to the first 100, Goody Bags, Water Stops, yummy food …

Central Texas Digest: Children’s shelter chef hurt in hit-and-run; some …
by Austin American-Statesman
John Simpson, a chef at the Austin Children’s Shelter, was critically injured Sunday while riding his bicycle to work. Simpson, 51, was on his way to the …

Ride Day 14: Destination Fort Davis TX
Saturday October 23, 2010, 127 miles (204 km) – Total so far: 897 miles (1,444 km)
OCTOBER 23, 2010

Weather was sunny, morning temperature 47, high 72; winds SW 10-20 mph
Fort Davis
As we move east we passed into another time zone today, we’re now operating in Central time as we cross Texas. That pushes everything back an hour and we no longer have to rise at 5:00 am to leave at 6AM because it stays dark until 8:15.

This ride is all about the people we meet and today was no exception. This morning we ate breakfast in Sierra Blanca. A nice young man named Trevor John Rivera, was our waiter. As we talked to him, we learned that he was a high school sophomore and played on his high school football team. Because the schools are so small, they play football with six on a team. His total team consisted of a grand total of 12 players! He played a game last night and unfortunately lost. Because of his work ethic and desire to save money for college, he was hard at work Saturday morning…

Photo (un)coverage: Denton’s first annual Underwear Funderwear …
by Josh Hogan of My Denton Music
DENTON — About fifty people gathered outside the language building at The University Of North Texas on Sunday night, some more colorfully dressed than others. They were there for the first annual, or possibly bi-annual, Underwear Funderwear … There are talks about making this an annual event, or perhaps a bi-annual event. But with the amount of buzz generated by the first go around, it is certain that at some point the Underwear Funderwear Bike Ride will happen again. …

Downtown Bike Route Priorities – Fort Worthology
by Kevin Buchanan
Make 10th & Texas into heavily bike-oriented streets with dedicated lanes and extensive signage and traffic calming features, and you’ve created a nice “bike backbone” of various designs and uses running east-west through the western …

LOBV presents: Prop 1 Ride to Rally the Vote! | Austin Texas Bike …
by Jason
Proposition 1, the City of Austin Mobility Bond Election, would provide $44 million for bicycle and pedestrian projects, including funding for significant components of the 2009 Austin Bike Plan. Prop. 1 has been endorsed by local …

2010 LIVESTRONG Challenge in Austin Texas – My Journey « CYCLING …
by tmcrouch
After some encouragement from a woman named Kari Kehr, I decided to make the trip to Austin Texas for my first LIVESTRONG Challenge.  I met Kari after seeing a cancer sucks. video that was posted on the LIVESTRONG Facebook page.  I found her email as I wanted one of the shirts that were featured in the video, which simply say ‘cancer sucks.’.  From there we exchanged several emails…

Team Cancer Sucks

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Pedal Thru The Pines – Bastrop, TX

Texbiker.net Posted on October 25, 2010 by Rick AnkrumOctober 25, 2010

Pedal Thru The Pines
Presented by Family Crisis Center of Bastrop
Bastrop, TX
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Online Registration Closes Friday, March 04, 2011 at 7:00 AM ET
Bastrop High School 1700 Hill Street in Bastrop, Texas at 9AM March 5th, 2011

Our website has a map and driving instructions.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 8 A.M. Central Time Friday March 4th, 2011

Cyclists Register Early and Guarantee Your 2010 Pedal Thru The Pines T-shirt.

As many of you know, we feature a new event t-shirt each year, we only guarantee a t-shirt to the first 1200 cyclists Registration cost is $35, until February 24th then it will be $45.

Registration will be available at packet pick up for $45 and the morning of the event for $45.

All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, even if you do not participate in the event.

There are two packet pick up and registration locations.

Houston: Northwest Cyclery (website) 17458 NW Freeway, Houston, TX 77040 on Wednesday March 2nd, 2011 from 11AM till 6:30 PM
and
Austin: Nelo’s Cycles (website)  8108 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX 78757 512-338-0505 on Thursday March 3rd, 2011 from 11 AM till 7PM

Check-in and Registration the day of the ride from 6:30 AM -8:30 AM
All distances start at 9:00 AM
All routes have SAG support, rest stops with restrooms and refreshments
Great warm up ride for MS 150

Pedal Thru the Pines

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