Daily News Roundup July 30th – Texas Bicycling

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Hill Country Tri
from Mike’s Bike Blog
This was the final race in the 1379 Kids Tri series for Jack and the 1st triathlon for Zeb and Ethan. Zeb competed in the 5-6 year old division and Ethan was in the 9-10 year old division with Jack. The Hill Country Tri also has a parent division as well where the parents time is added to the kids time to form a team. Initially the plan was for Jennifer to compete since she’s been swimming and running on a consistent basis again since coming back from a lingering ITB injury. …

Denton, Texas traffic engineer: “The cyclist should consider actuating the pedestrian push button.”
by David Yoon
Amazing quote from the Head Traffic Engineer in Denton, Texas that pretty much sums up the infrastructural corner we’ve painted ourselves into. Behind all the technical smoke-and-mirror excuses lies a simple unwillingness to question the wisdom of initial urban design mistakes made long ago.

“It is worth noting that there are no known published national, TxDOT or regional metro policies/standards/guidelines/etc concerning what a “safer” timing is for a bicyclist at a signalized intersection. …

Plano Tri-athlete Hit by Car
by FOX 4 News
… Texas – A Plano tri-athlete is recovering after she was injured by a hit and run driver. Forty-two-year-old Debbie McGregor was training on her bicycle …

Bike smashed

Local trails get piece of $76M TxDOT pie
by Temple Daily Telegram
Two East Bell County hike and bike trails will get a slice of $76 million for 54 projects approved by the Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday. …

Cycling – A flatlander meets the Texas Hill Country in late July …
by donbynum
My best friend, Don Bynum, had taken a trike ride there earlier and highly recommended the ride, so feeling confident after a 27 mile bike ride the day before with my Tri Athlete daughter (on the Houston flatlands…

Volunteers needed – Ring of Fire Bicycle Ride and Race (Luckenbach, TX)
The Ring of Fire Ride or Race is a bicycling event that benefits The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas. It is based in Luckenbach, TX and takes place on Saturday, August 14, 2010. It covers distances from 13 all the way up to 110 miles. Do you know how many volunteers it takes to cover 110 miles? If you’d like an adventure in the beautiful Texas Hill Country on a spring day, this is for you! …

Plano Fun Ride interview
from The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas – http://www.wheelbrothers.com/
We were lucky enough to catch up with David Marks of Plano Fun Ride to ask some questions about their upcoming event happening on August 7, 2010

How long has the event been around and how did it start?

This is the second year of the event. I am a member of the Plano Sunrise Rotary. Several members of the Club ride and we thought…

Chappell Hill Bank Classic Road Race – Chappell Hill, TX

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Chappell Hill Bank Classic Road Race
Presented by Northwest Cycling Club
Chappell Hill, TX
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Online Registration Will Open Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 12:01 AM ET
Course:  Course is 13 miles out, 12-mile loop and 13 miles back.  Rolling hills.  The start/finish will be in downtown.

Feed Zone at end of loop, along 2726.  Here is the map http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3172919

Parking: Please do not park along Main Street.  There will be parking in a field just off of Main Street (on your right as you enter town).

Other important notes:
Restricted gear rule for juniors.   Cat 5 & Women 4 field limit = 50.  Neutral wheel support, bring your own wheels.
Sponsored by: Northwest Cycling Club,   Chappel Hill Bank   – Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce

Course: Out and Back with a loop of 12 miles near Washinton-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Pk

26mi = 0 loop, 38m = 1 loop, 50m = 2 loops, 62m = 3 loops, 74m = 4 loops, 86m = 5 loops

Northwestcyclingclub.com

Daily News Roundup July 29th – Texas Bicycling

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This week’s email newsletter from Dr. Mirkin has two subjects that I think are valuable to bicyclists. The link will not be active until 8/1/10.

Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine August 1, 2010
Lack of Vitamin D Weakens and Injures Muscles

Because of injuries in the springtime, I missed six Boston Marathons back in the 1960s.  It wasn’t until 40 years later that I found the cause: my vitamin D3 blood level was 20 nmol/l (normal is greater than 75 nmol/L, equal to 30 ng/ml).  Recently I moved to Florida and have been relatively injury free for the first time in my life.  I now know that people genetically susceptible to vitamin D deficiency are the ones most likely to suffer muscle weakness, injuries and poor athletic performance.  Many exercisers and even competitive athletes are vitamin D deficient even if they live in the sunbelt.  I believe that sunlight offers benefits that cannot be obtained just by taking vitamin D pills. …

and
Dear Dr. Mirkin: Last week you told us about the dangers of sitting for long periods; what can I do when my job requires this?.

and
Dear Dr. Mirkin:  How do you treat muscle pain from statin pills?

The following news is not Texas related but is my hometown related.

Zanesville men bicycling 330 miles for Pan Ohio Hope Ride
ZANESVILLE (Ohio) –Today Steve Hammer and Steve Herron will begin a 328-mile bike ride through Ohio.

The two Zanesville residents will begin the Pan Ohio Hope Ride today with hundreds of others.

They began in Cleveland this morning around 7 a.m. and will ride the first 75 miles of the fundraiser and end in Wooster. On Friday, they’ll ride 100 miles to Columbus. From there, they’ll ride 70 miles to Springfield and finish the last 80 miles Sunday, ending their four-day ride in Cincinnati. …

Share the Road campaign kicks off
by ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII
AMARILLO, TEXAS — After the death of cyclist Cindy Whitney, pedestrians, other cyclists, and runners have been trying to figure out a way to come up with a …

Club fundraiser draws 2500 cyclists
by Ultimate Katy (blog)
The ride netted about $30000 for NWCC, a nonprofit that gives money to the Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association, Bicycle Texas, League of American …

Ultimate Katy

Ride Across America, Part III: Vanhorn, TX « Gloriadelia
by gloriadelia
Quick, put on your helmet, and join my husband and I on our virtual bike tour of Texas as we …. (dramatic music). Bike Ride Across America! We left the oasis of Balmorhea by first light to beat the heat of the Texas sun. (pretend. …

Thunder in the Distance – July 29th Bike Ride

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Rain was supposed to be rare today and it was but I could hear thunder in the distance. The rule is if it isn’t raining I go for a ride so off I went. My wife thought I might be calling for a ride back but It did not happen. In fact as I neared the end of my ride the clouds parted and sun shone through. 85 degrees, light SE breeze, 85% humidity made for a moist ride as far as perspiration went.

I was passed by one rider on the way back home otherwise no riders. I am moving to the goal of 3,100 miles for the year by the end of July.  Saturday could put me over the goal.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 23.21
  • riding time = 1:33:19
  • average pace = 4:01 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.9 mph
  • max speed = 21.5 mph
  • average cadence = 79.1 rpm
  • max cadence = 105 rpm
  • climb 129 ft., descend 145 ft., max elevation 123 ft.
  • July miles 488.23
  • YTD miles 3054.88

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