What’s Turning the Spokes on the Net October 17th

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Michelle is not based in Texas but since the news flow is non-existent tonight I thought Michelle’s post would be inspiring. She rode a recumbent bike from Everett, Washington, to Williamsburg, Virginia, starting July 9, 2009.

Magnolia Randonneur: Mountain Biking!!!!
by Michelle
For the past 3 or so years, I have played around with the idea of mountain biking. I would never commit to it nor was I total convinced that I would want to do it as I always had a big road biking goal looming in the near future. For the first time I don’t have a major road cycling goal, so now is the time to give mountain biking a try. If I break my arm, then, oh well, I break my arm. It wouldn’t mess up any major …. Comfort Texas. Comfort Texas San Antonio Trip 2008 …

I told you the news was slow tonight but this is interesting.

History of the CamelBak – High on Mountain Biking
by Rip3d
An avid cyclist living in the scorching heat of central Texas, Chuck Hunter staggered into a bike shop in 1997 and says he succumbed to a “cute” saleswoman’s pitch. He left wearing a water-filled backpack with a tube extending to his …

Have A Saddle – October 17th Bike Ride

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The second adventure on my new Motobecane bike was as smooth and quiet as yesterday’s first ride. The correction of the saddle angle made the ride much more comfortable. The ride is firm but forgiving for all but the most severe bumps. There are two sections of the route in Oakhurst where the developer decided cobblestones in wide bands across the road would make an attractive design statement. If you are in a car they are noisy and somewhat rough but on my bikes these are teeth-rattling and bike shaking as I ride through them. It reminds me of certain race in France. I have found a path or technique that seems to minimize the vibrations but it is still rough.

Today’s weather is mostly cloudy rather than yesterday’s almost total blue sky. The temperature is 81 degrees but in the shade there was a hint of coolness. A 4 mph variable breeze was all there was. I wore my People for Bikes jersey. It was comfortable and the fit was perfect.

Todya’s ride data:

  • October miles 341.63
  • YTD miles 4343.23

10-17-2010 Ride Data

Additional charts and map.

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Texas Recycles Day Bicycle Round-up and Rodeo – Plano, TX

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Texas Recycles Day Bicycle Round-up and Rodeo
Saturday, November 13
Presented by Environmental Education Center – City of Plano
FREE!

official website

Find the old bicycles hiding in your garage, then ride them, tow them or pull them to the Bicycle Round-up and rodeo. Bikes for Tykes will be collecting bicycles for kids of all ages. Learn more at the adult’s bicycle safety seminars, children’s bicycle safety course, bicycle repair workshops, novice adult’s bicycle ride, and Bicycle Commuting Corral.

Dates:

* Saturday, November 13, 2010 @ 9:00 am
Texas Recycles Days

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 16th

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Collegiate MTB Nationals: Division 1&2 XC Results
from singletrack.com
2010 Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals: Division 1&2 XC results from Northstar-at-Tahoe.
29. Chad Haga , Texas A & M University , at in 2:34:26
39. Christopher Haga , Texas A & M University , at in 2:41:44
47. Tom Schafer , Texas A & M University , at in 2:49:47
48. Sam Malanowski , Stanford University , at in 2:50:03
49. Shawn Small , Texas A & M University , at in 2:51:10
65. Brandon Ewers , Texas State University-San Marcos , at in -1lp

MORE BICYCLE CRASHES ON DALLAS BIKE TRAILS | Dallas, Texas …
from www.montesheraldblog.com
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 there were two bicycle accidents on bike trails in Dallas. The first incident involved a ped. …

Bike-in gets city rolling with its bicycle plans | Texas Cable …
from www.TXCN.com
Bicyclists from across the area rode along Houston Street on Friday morning on their way to Dallas City Hall.

And as cars, trucks and buses rumbled along nearby streets, the riders gathered in front of City Hall in another show of support for two-wheeled transportation.

About 100 cyclists participated Friday in the second annual Bike to City Hall event. …