My Diadora Shoes – June 27th Bike Ride

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For many months I have been riding with Shimano RD075 shoes. During this time I have not been that satisfied with how they have felt. Today for some reason I thought I would ride with my older Diadora shoes. I have always felt comfortable in these shoes but they are worn and need new Keo cleats. Today’s ride was much more comfortable with them and so when I got home I looked at Nashbar.com to see if they had any Diadora shoes on sale. Lo and behold they did. My first slection was not in the color I prefer (black) but I found another pair that was in lack. sometimes I am miffed at websites and how they word things. Nashbar said the inventory status was “low”. I am not sure exactly what this means; you either have the item in inventory or you don’t. So I will wait to see if my order ships. The Diadora shoes always had the best fit for feet; wide toe box, the size was correct, durable.

During today’s ride the heat index was 102 with the temperature at 95 degrees or 98 degrees on my weather station at home. Partly cloudy with a slight wind from the south. I did see one other biker; a man riding a recumbent bike with a faring windshield. This was unusual. Riding during the middle of the day drives home the heat. Perspiration continues to flow from my pores at a liberal pace.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles 24.61
  • riding time = 1:42:15
  • average pace = 4:09 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.4 mph
  • max speed 20.5 mph
  • average cadence = 77.8 rpm
  • max cadence = 104 rpm
  • climb 241 ft., descend 226 ft., max elevation 108 ft. (thanks to an overpass over US59)
  • June miles 501.58
  • YTD miles 2542.32

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 26th

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Streetsblog.net » A Boom in Bike Parking for Forth Worth
A growing population of bicycle riders in Forth Worth needs more racks than these. (Photo: Fort Worthology)

A tip of the hat goes to our member blog Fort Worthology for being part of the bike parking solution in Fort Worth, Texas.

Just a few months ago, the city approved an ambitious “Bike Fort Worth” bicycle transportation plan, which aims to create nearly 1,000 miles of bike lanes — up from 100 miles today. Of course, the growing number of people on bicycles…

Bike parking

Bike Barn leases retail space in Houston, Texas at …
Regency Centers (www.regencycenters.com), a national owner, operator and developer of
grocery-anchored and community shopping centers, has leased retail space in Houston, Texas at Weslayan
Plaza East to Bike Barn.  Houston’s largest bicycle shop Bike Barn has leased 10,480 square feet of retail
space and is slated to open for business in August.  Bike Barn was represented by Patrick Keegan and Brad
Sondock with The Retail Properties Group. …

Media dis&dat: Cycling transforms the life of a Texas amputee
by BA Haller
It was a bicycle that changed his life again. For the past four years, Cruz, 59, has participated in Amputees Across America’s annual cross-country bike ride to raise public awareness that amputees can have active, fulfilling lives. …

Cruz

Parmer Grand Opening Celebration « It’s Time To Ride!
by cartertx
The Chipotle Ride, hosted by the Bicycle Sport Shop Super Squadra team and our friends at Austin Cycle Camp, will begin at our Parmer Store and head north to Andice. This out and back 50 mile ride will feature plenty of turn around points for those looking for a … Volunteers from Bike Texas and Safe Routes to School are sponsoring a kid’s riding skills clinic and workshop including fitting and bike safety checks, free water bottles for each child while supplies last. …

USA Cycling 2010 Junior, U23 Elite Road Nationals
from www.truesport.com
Junior road race champions crowned on opening day of the USA Cycling Juniors, U23 & Elite ….. S Fernanda Polanco, Major Motion Cycling Club, El Paso, TX …

Low Flying Crop Duster – June 26th Bike Ride

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Today’s ride included some roads I have not been on before as well as spotting a bi-plane crop duster doing his thing over some fields in east Harris County. In the video below you see a few seconds of the crop duster as he finishes and heads away to somewhere else. I saw plenty of other riders today. I am not sure of the number but 40 does not seem out of bounds. Just when I thought I was probably the stinkiest person around a skunk took the prize from me. I continue to wonder where all of the water comes from when I perspire. Just after I saw the crop duster fly off I stopped in some tree shade. As I was standing there listening to a herd of cows grunt to each other the perspiration was just dripping on everything. Later I stopped at a Chevron station in Huffman. When I got ready to leave there was a wet spot on the concrete as I stood up.

As you can see in the video the skies were partly cloudy while the temperature was in low 90’s as I headed home. The wind was from the south or southeast but less than 10 mph. Once I got home my wife and I are installing some new shelving in the garage. This turned out nicely; better than my attempt to install a new steering stabilizer on my Jeep Wrangler. As usual I needed a special tool (a pickle fork) to get a tapered bolt loose. My success is much better when I work on my bikes.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 50.85
  • riding time = 3:30:58
  • average pace = 4:09 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.5 mph
  • max speed = 21.5 mph
  • average cadence = 76.7 rpm
  • max cadence = 108 rpm
  • climb 260 ft., descend 263 ft., max elevation 120 ft.
  • June miles 476.96
  • YTD miles 2517.71

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Bike for Little Heroes – Hockley, TX

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Bike for Little Heroes | Hockley, Texas 77445
Brief Description
Children of our soldiers, especially those soldiers who have been wounded or will not be coming home, make a special sacrifice. Operation Red, White and Bike is dedicated to recognizing this sacrifice of these little heroes, the young sons and daughters of our country’s Purple Heart recipients. By participating in the Bike for Little Heroes ride; you help give the special gift of a world-class bicycle, from an American Company, to a child of a special member of our armed forces.

Special Group Offer
Groups who sign up 20 or more riders will have their Group’s Name on the Operation RedWhiteandBike Wall of Recognition and printed on the T-Shirts given to each rider and volunteer. One Personalized Bicycle will also be awarded to a future Little Hero on behalf of your group. Your group will be notified about the presentation and you will be invited to participate. What a great way to acknowledge your participation and generosity and witness how much you have touched the heart of a child.

First Little Hero Bicycle Presentation
See first Little Hero presentation on YOUTUBE just follow this link www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrAIIvW_Fvk&feature=player_embedded

Sponsors
We still have sponsor slots available for this magnificent event. If your company would like to be considered for Bike for Little Heroes sponsorship, please send us a note at redwhiteandbike@gmail.com and we will send you the details.

Additional Information
This ride is a full-service ride and was designed with the assistance of Dave Rainey who was hired for his vast experience in designing these kinds of events.

Bike for Little Heroes
This ride is a full-service ride and was designed with the assistance of Dave Rainey who was hired for his vast experience in designing these kinds of events. Sunday, November 21, 2010

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