Daily News Roundup September 13, 2010 – Texas Bicycling

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Bicycling in a world built for CARS!: A Nice Slow Ride To The …
by Commute-a-sarus
We had a nice ride to Keller tonight. We rode to Starbucks and had some coffee and cake. My bride was the “Bella Bambina” leading the ride there and she kept a good pace. The temperature tonight was a…

Local woman sets world record again | The Wheel Brothers – Cycling …
by admin
FRISCO, TEXAS – Rita Kacala of Caledonia has again distinguished herself as one of the fastest women in the world on a bike. Kacala, 55, set an unofficial world record with her time of 39.856 seconds in the 55-59 women’s 500-meter …

The Cyclist are Coming. . . TX Tough Grand Prix | The Giovanna
by Nisha
If you are a cycling fanatic you will not want to miss this opportunity September 16th! The TX Tough Grand Prix is a professional bicycle race. . .

Ride to Remember « Pit’s Bicycle Blog
by Pit
Last Saturday [Sept. 11] I took part in the Ride to Remember  in Poth/TX.  It wasn’t really “my day”, as I didn’t feel too chirpy in the morning. And added to this, the weather was really murky: hot [around 80] and humid [more than 90% relative humidity]. This didn’t make me feel good. I decided to get on anyway, tough.  But I did choose the shortest [but for the “rookie” course] route: 22 miles. That went well with me and I had a good average: 16.8 mph. Dripping with sweat, though. Well, since it…

Draft of Fort Worth Bike Parking Ordinance – Fort Worthology
by Kevin Buchanan
On November 9th, the City Council will be considering an ordinance, following up on the unanimous approval of the Bike Fort Worth plan, to require bike parking for all new development in Fort Worth.  I’ve been given a draft of the proposed ordinance and permission to share it with everybody, so here’s a summary of some points as well as the full text of the resolution. …

Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic – Fredericksburg, TX

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11th Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic (FFFF)
Start: Saturday, October 30, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
Lady Bird Johnson Park – Tatsch House
Lady Bird Johnson Park Reserve   Fredericksburg, TX
The Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic is hosted by the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club. The tour brings people from all over Texas to enjoy a weekend of riding and friendship in the scenic Hill Country of Central Texas. There are supported rides varying in length and degree of difficulty.

Join us for a day of riding on tranquil country lanes in the gorgeous Hill Country of Texas.  Routes of 25, 48, and 65 miles are offered. Post-ride meal included.  Cost:  $20 until October 18, $25 after.

Fredericksburg was founded by German settlers in the 1850’s and is full of history. Be sure to check out the Admiral Nimitz Museum in town or drive up to Enchanted rock and hike up the second largest rock in the US. Don’t forget to visit the many little shops and try some of the great restaurants and bakeries in town.
Pre-registration is available via Regular Mail or via Active.com, and its cost is $20.00 per rider, if postmarked by October 18th, $25.00 after.

Active.com will be available for Registration to the Frolic 2010, from August 27th until October 16th. After October 16th, you need to register on the day of the event, and your cost will be $25.00.

Our recommended way to pre-register is via Active.com.

To register with Active.com, press at the button below:
Pre-Registering by Active.com

In addition to the Registration Fees, Active.com charges an additional $3.25 per registration per person.

To register by Mail, press at the button below, print the page, fill-in the required information, write the check for the appropriate amount, and mail all back to the address listed in that page. You are done!

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for September 12, 2010

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Paving way to bike-friendly Dallas is urban planner’s task | Texas …
from www.txcn.com
“Dallas will come out of this [drafting process] with a literally world-class bicycle plan,” Casteel said. “If it will be funded and how it will be funded, …

Dallas entrepreneur’s multihued bikes catch eyes
by Dallas Morning News
At the Villy Customs shop south of downtown Dallas, color options on bicycle parts such as tires, fenders and even chains let customers turn their …

Villy Customs

Hincapie Sportswear Hires Robert Snedden to Represent in Texas …
from www.bicyclepaper.com
Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Robert Snedden as retail sales representative for the brand in Texas. Effective immediately, Snedden will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in his territory. …

Williams Factory Texas Team: TOUR OF AUSTIN
by Team Members
A very tough race. A technical course i would liken to Bike the Bricks or the old tuesday nighters Chris Watson used to put on in Ft. Worth. Everyone knew this was the course you had to start on the front line and keep good position … Todd and I started behind two guys who chose today to learn about the intricacies of the clipless pedal system and attempting a race start on the front line. I have honestly never seen anyone take so long to attach their foot to a bicycle. …

Durango Texas: Up Late Sunday Morning In Texas Worrying About …
by Durango
Up Late Sunday Morning In Texas Worrying About Alzheimer’s. It is Sunday morning. When I looked out my bedroom window I was appalled to see that the sun had gotten up way before me. I hate it when that happens. I stayed up late watching the replay of … and the falls is back falling. I think I may attempt a bike ride today, maybe on the Trinity Trails. But, before that happens, I am going swimming. As in, right now. Posted by Durango at 7:17 AM. Labels: 9/11, Alzheimer’s …

El Oso Corredor: Spooky!
by Tony Maldonado
Started out from home on my road bicycle at 5:55 this morning. Headed out Bandera Rd. before the traffic picked up. I needed to get back to take my little nephews for a walk in the park. My petzl Head lamp works great attached to my helmet, … We spoke a bit and he invited me to meet him and others for a swim in Boerne lake and a bike ride around Waring and Welfare TX. I’ll be there for the Bike ride, but I don’t swim. I just like jumping in Cannon ball style. …

Perfect day – Early breakfast with Katie – bike ride w/ RC Team …
from billyself.com
Drove out to Forney Texas! For the JackRabbit Stampede bike rally. Big turnout from Rockwall Cycling team….LOW turnout overall. Did not make it into lead break of 6, but did have a great race effort with …

Austin Ridge Riders Cranksgiving 6 hour Ride – Austin, TX

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Austin Ridge Riders Cranksgiving 6 hour Ride
Presented by Austin Ridge Riders
Austin, TX
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Online Registration Will Open Friday, October 01, 2010 at 8:00 AM ET