Daily News Roundup May 6th – Texas Bicycling

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Cycling notebook: Improvements in store for area trails
by DALE ROBERTSON
Copyright 2010 Houston Chronicle
There are some “pleasant surprises” ahead for urban cyclists by the end of the year, says Dan Raine, Houston’s bicycle-pedestrian coordinator. But, so as to not get expectations too high, he won’t be anymore specific except to add that paving improvements on certain routes…

Corpus Christi Lieutenant Honored During Bike Trek
by KIII TV3
Last year, eleven law enforcement officers in the state of Texas made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty including one Corpus Christi Police Lieutenant. To honor their fallen brothers, officers from across the state are riding to all eleven communities that lost an officer. Corpus Christi was the 9th stop of the Texas Peace Officer’s “We Remember” Memorial Bike Trek. …

Bike for Life: How to Ride to 100 | BridgerGuide.com
by admin
Do you want to ride to 100? Bike for Life!

Ride a century when you turn a century. That’s the promise offered by nationally-known bicycle journalists Roy M. Wallack and Bill Katovsky in Bike for Life, a blueprint for using cycling to achieve longevity, fitness, and overall well-being. America’s largest participatory sport combines physical and mental challenges, relaxation, achievement, adventure, and social interaction as it unifies different generations and demographics…

Visenka Cycling – Texas Style: May 2010
The good and the bad….
Good news first….. My frame arrived and is now in my grimy mits so I can now start to build it up. It’s a beauty! First parts ordered are a Thomson seat post and seat clamp. You just can’t beat the quality of Thomson. Next up…..cranks and bb.
Bad news?…………I’ve had to take an unexpected break from the bike. Last Thurs. went to get my stretch…

Dallas, TX – Big Cedar Freeride Trails lotsa pics
Finally have enough built that it is worth mentioning. Not a destination spot, but good for a day trip if close or if you happen to be driving through Dallas or in town for business. Trails are legal and open to the public thanks to the generosity of Mountain Creek Church which allows use of their land and DORBA the official mtb trail steward. Located in south Dallas. …

Big Cedar Free Ride

Drought Is a Threat But Not to Bicycling, May 6th Bike Ride

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Yesterday the SCIGuy weather blog in the Houston Chronicle stated that with the current weather conditions and the forecast of little to no rain over the next week, eastern Harris County will approach drought conditions. Now as bicyclist I have to say the weather we have been having in southeast Texas has been fabulous for biking. Farmers and homeowners’ yards have been taking the hit while bikers have had no rain to stop or slow the riding. This evening’s ride was no exception. The temprature is a little lower than yesterday at 85 degrees or so. Supposedly the SSE 14 mph wind will increase the humidity but if it did I cannot tell it. The scattered clouds were no threat and help the heat be moderate.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 23.00
  • riding time = 1:37:23
  • average pace = 4:14 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.2 mph
  • max speed = 20.1 mph
  • average cadence = 76.2 rpm
  • max cadence = 103 rpm
  • climb 218 ft., descend 208 ft., max elevation 99 ft.
  • May miles 152.56
  • YTD miles 1552.37

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 5th

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Trade in four wheels for two on Bike to Work Day May 21
from www.fortworthgov.org
The weather for Friday, May 21, should be warm with a light breeze: a perfect day to celebrate Bike to Work Day in Fort Worth.

This event is celebrated annually throughout the United States to promote the bicycle as a viable option for commuting to work.

Bike to Work participants are invited to gather at the Intermodal Transportation Center at Ninth and Jones streets following their bike ride to work for a special bus, train…

Kick Your Car Habit! « It’s Time To Ride!
by cartertx
As an incentive Bicycle Sport Shop is hosting the Austin Commuter Challenge, a city wide competition, that rewards participants when they trade car trips for bike trips with prizes and awards. However, I still get excuses from people regarding why they can’t ride their bikes. For most it’s the Texas heat. If you are not already a committed commuter, pedaling down the road in the heat of the day can be a bit discouraging. Well, no more excuses people! …

Track cycling helps Plano teen race through challenges
by 33 KDAF-TV
FRISCO, TEXAS – Cycling her way through high school. That’s what one Plano teen is doing, and it’s helped her go from a below average student to a standout.

” I love how it feels when you ride it. I also love how big of a family it is,” said Track Cyclist Erin Popovich.

” When you go really fast, you feel like you’re flying, really,” she says.

Erin Popovich,17, is a junior at Plano East High School. She’s spends most of her free time…

Texas cycling and sailing with Dennis: Fort Richardson State Park Trip
by Dennis and Michele Starkey
We had a full weekend at the end of April, we started by taking our Treck tandem to the German fest bicycle rally in Muenster. This is a great rally and your entry includes admission to the festival and 2 drink tickets for soft drinks or beer(Shiner Boch). We were going to ride the 65 mile route but with extreme winds and the many challenging hills we wussed out and rode the 42 miles, the upside being we got to the festival early. …

Dennis and Michele Starkey

Bike Out Hunger cyclists ride 415 miles, raise $9400 for hunger efforts
by Dallas Baptist Standard
By Kaitlin Chapman, Texas Baptist Communications SAN ANTONIO—For Job Gonzalez, cycling 415 miles during the Bike Out Hunger tour April 19-24 wasn’t just a …

Supposed to Be My Easy Day But, May 5th Bike Ride

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After yesterday’s extra miles I was planning on today to be an easier pace recovery day but the great weather got the best of me at times. With the temperature at 90 degrees, a gentle breeze at my back (S at 9 mph) I rode faster and harder than I would want to on a recovery day. It was nice even though I got a little later start than I wanted. I beat the sun home but just by a whisker.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 23.12
  • riding time = 1:39:47
  • average pace = 4:19 min/mile
  • average speed = 13.9 mph
  • max speed = 20.1 mph
  • average cadence = 74.5 rpm
  • max cadence = 100
  • climb 161 ft., descend 180 ft., max elevation 99 ft.
  • May miles 129.56
  • YTD miles 1529.36

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