Daily News Roundup May 18th – Texas Bicycling

Texbiker.net Posted on by

A Bicycle-Travel-Friendly World | The Path Less Pedaled
by Laura
So, yesterday, we put a letter in the mail to the folks at the Texas State Parks HQ, challenging them to be more welcoming of bicycle travelers. If you’d like to read the text of the letter, head over to our Facebook Fan Page and read …

Texas Parks

Bicyclists will take to North Texas roads in ‘Ride of Silence’
by Fort Worth Star Telegram
There’s a good chance that motorists will see dozens of bicyclists on North Texas roadways on Wednesday. Hundreds of bicyclists will be riding in North …

Race  Report – Horse Country Time Trials « Texas Tailwind
by Ben
Last weekend I rode in the Horse Country Time Trials in Aubrey, TX.  This is a 20K TT series that runs 3 or 4 times a year. This was my first time on this course and only my 3rd time trial ever (the other two being the 39.5K TT in Mineral Wells last summer and the 6 hour Texas Time Trials in Sept.).

I rode my Kuota K-Factor with Flashpoint FP60 wheels. My rear Flashpoint…

Horse Country Time Trial

Bike to Work Day coming Friday
by Herald Zeitung
A yellow bike program takes used commuter bicycles, paints them yellow like a taxi and leaves them at designated posts for anyone to use — simply ride to …

El Campo Leader-News > Lifestyle > Riding For A Cause & Cure
The sons of Leonardo and Elma Escobar of El Campo, Raphael “Ralph” and Ronaldo “Ronnie” Escobar, recently completed their 15th consecutive year as riders in the MS150 from Houston to Austin.

“Ralph and I began participating in the MS150 in 1996 as a challenge to ourselves,” said brother Ronnie Escobar. “We ride because others can’t.”

“This year also marks the 10th consecutive year we have ridden as ride…

Ride for Cure

Sparkling Teeth Are In The House, May 18th Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on by

Today was my semi-annual visit to the dentist to get the chompers shining. After getting that done I was able to get an earlier start on the evening bike ride. Mostly cloudy skies, 88 degrees and a 12 mph SE wind greeted me as I started off. I have been looking for some Diadora shoes to replace the Shimano R075 ones I have been riding in for the last year and a half. For some reason the left shoe is tighter than the right one and the side has split a little. I think this might be the result of the crash I had at the Hotter’n Hell Hundred. Also the tongue on the right shoe does not stay centered so I had to sew it in place. When things need to be symmetrical these bug me. This week I plan on riding 4 days in a row to make up for missing last Saturday due to the rain. We will see if the weather will cooperate.

Today’s riding statistics:

  • miles 23.07
  • riding time = 1:32:05
  • average pace = 4:00 min/mile
  • average speed = 15.0 mph
  • max speed = 20.8 mph
  • average cadence = 80.8 rpm
  • max cadence = 103 rpm
  • climb 170 ft., descend 172 ft., max elevation 100 ft.
  • May miles 359.64
  • YTD miles 1759.44

[nggallery id=43]

[iframe http://connect.garmin.com:80/activity/embed/33787075 465 548]

Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally – Denton, TX

Texbiker.net Posted on by

28th Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally
Event Day registration opens at 7:00 am local time
North Texas State Fair Grounds
2217 N Carroll Blvd   Denton, TX
Until 10/31 -$22 + $3.25 online processing fee; Until 11/19 – $25 + $3.25 online processing fee, $30 day of event.

Brief Description
28th Annual Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally transverses the beautiful rolling hills of Denton & Grayson Counties. The safety and enjoyment of our riders is our utmost concern. Over 150 specially designed course markers keep riders on safe, smooth road surface. Multiple Porta-potties at all rest stops. Riders may choose from among three/4 courses: 25, 37, 47, and 63 miles in length. See Event Website for NEW MAPS
Website
Fees
DAY of EVENT: Sat — 11/20/2010 $30 price — Day of Race (TShirts and goody bags, until we run out)

SECOND CHANCE DISCOUNT: Until 11/18 $22 (plus; $3+ ACTIVE.COM fee) — Guaranteed TShirt and goody bag — SECOND CHANCE DRAWING for more Gift cards/prizes

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXTENDED: Until 11/18 $22 (plus $3 ACTIVE.com fee) — Guaranteed TShirt and goody bag (First 500 riders)– + Participate in EARLY BIRD DRAWING valuable prizes

2010 Route Map [NEW]

2010 Turkey Roll Map & Description of Route (NEW)

Spaghetti Dinner — Friday Night

Load up on carbs the night before the rally. We have added a NEW SPAGHETTI Dinner on Friday night 5-7 pm

Prices: $8 for Adults and $5 per child (5-12). FREE under 5. All inclusive dinner, beverages, and unlimited portions.

Book a night in advance of the Saturday Rally at one of our many outstanding Denton Area Hotels.
Turkey roll Bicycle Rally

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 17th

Texbiker.net Posted on by

Dallas Hosting Bike Plan Open House Thursday
by Citybizlist Real Estate
The City of Dallas and the North Central Texas Council of Governments are inviting all who want to participate to the 2011 DALLAS BIKE PLAN OPEN HOUSE, …

UPD begins bicycle round-up
by Newstreamz San Marcos
The University Police Department (UPD) at Texas State is conducting its annual bicycle round-up through May 28.
During the bicycle round-up, all bicycles on campus that are not registered with UPD and are attached to railings or left in bicycle racks will be removed, as will other objects in those locations. …

FtW Cycling and stuff: A Sunday Morning Ride
by rab
Headed out about 7:45 a.m. Peeked outside, saw some sunlight mixed with clouds. Decided to glance at the local radar just to be safe since t-storms were forecast.
I like wunderground.com. Click a bookmarked link for the local FW weather page which includes a small radar shot. You click on it for the full screen/options etc.
Nothing showing. Good. Head out.

Looks pretty dark to the west. maybe just fog from all of the rain the past few days? Exaggerated by the sunrise in the east? Less than a mile down the Trinity Trail…