Picture Perfect Day for A Ride, May 2nd Bike Ride

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What difference 24 hours can make. Yesterday the humidity was high, the wind was from the SSE and the mugginess was starting have an affect. Overnight the wind changed to the NW and the humidity dropped at least 30%. The temperature was around 85 degrees with the wind at 14 mph and an occasional gust to 18 mph. Plenty of sun meant sunscreen season is upon us. The 55 SPF sunscreen is getting low so I need to get another tube. Time was short today since I had to take my niece to Special Olympics bicycle practice. I was hoping I could get 20 miles or so in before time ran out. I made it to just over 21 miles. We got the practice just as they starting.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 21.18
  • riding time = 1:27:34
  • average pace = 4:08 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.5 mph
  • max speed = 20.7 mph
  • average cadence = 79.6 rpm
  • max cadence = 107 rpm
  • climb 147 ft., descend 161 ft.
  • May miles 73.71
  • YTD miles 1473.51

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 1st

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Sunday Morning RIDE! – The last “late” one, because it’s getting …
by Jason
This is a 25-30 mile ride over typical Central Texas terrain. If this is consistent with your riding experience, or is perhaps slightly more challenging than what you’re accustomed to, you should have no problem going the distance. …

BILL CULLINS: Bike/Ped trails key to healthy lifestyles
by San Angelo Standard Times
By Bill Cullins SAN ANGELO, Texas — One of San Angelo’s community weaknesses is the lack of bike-pedestrian infrastructure. While some might view bike/ped trails as a luxury intended only for recreation, that’s absolutely not the case. It’s important we all think about the bigger picture.

That larger perspective will be explained clearly next week, …

Cyclists Ride Across Texas in Honor of Fallen Officers; Dallas Officer Remembered
by 33 KDAF-TV
The bicycle trek is part of the annual “We Remember” Memorial Trek Across Texas, which honors every officer in Texas who lost his or her life in the line of …

Texas  Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Hosts 9th Annual Bike Rodeo & Child …
by PRLog.Org (press release)
Bike Rodeo provides a safe environment for children to practice bicycle safety skills by riding on a course designed to simulate actual road conditions. …

Bicycle-Heaven: ToTG Day 4 – 1st Goal Met
by Bicycle Heaven
Dave and Pat Wasmund live outside of Silver, on the race course, and in the always a small world department Matt used to race with their son Steve, and their daughter Sarah used to race on the MTB Bicycle-Heaven Racing Team run by Bill and … Steve Betton, 60+ racer (with a sub 10 lb bike) from West Texas stays with the Wasmunds each year (they are part of Warm Showers) Steve Betton and I became friendly during past Tours of The Gila and Steve spearheaded the local money …

Bicycle Heaven

Travis’s Guide to Cycling Style and Cultural Norms Part 6 …
by Travis
Cycling is great because it is a non-impact sport, but it’s also bad because it’s a non-impact sport. With stretching and massage you can help keep you keep your muscles loose and supple. Austin based Trigger Point Therapy makes some …

Mountain Bike Geology @ Cedar Hill
by admin
www.geologyvideo.com Geologist Devin Dennie takes a look at the upkeep of the DORBA (Dallas Off Road Bike Association) Trail at Cedar Hill State Park. This was a segment from the TV series “North Texas Explorer.” …

Slaughter Creek Mountain Bike Trail in Austin, Texas …
from www.singletracks.com
Slaughter Creek is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Austin, Texas. View maps , videos, photos, and reviews of Slaughter Creek bike trail in Austin. …

No May Pole But There Was A May Ride, May 1st Bike Ride

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Once upon a time I did dance/run around a May Pole. It was a tether ball post decorated with streamers. This had to be at young age, maybe 6 or 7. Any older and one would be considered foolish to engage in such activity. Bike riding is a different thing though. After doing some chores around the house I headed out for a longer ride than usual for a Saturday. Spring weather has arrived with the temperature at 87 degrees and mostly cloudy. I thought March was supposed to be the month with the wind but today was windy with a steady 15 to 20 mph SSE wind. At about the 41 mile mark I was bonking. I had eaten a banana and a little cup of sunflower seeds before leaving. This was not enough fuel to power against the wind. So a stop at the Valero station on FM1314 was in order. After some Mesquite BBQ Kettle chips and a couple of Fiber One bars along with 30 minutes of rest I was ready to do battle with the wind. Made it home and now I am in recovery mode.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 52.53
  • riding time = 3:35:53
  • average pace = 4:07 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.6 mph
  • max speed = 21.4 mph
  • average cadence = 76.0 rpm
  • max cadence = 108 rpm
  • climb 407 ft., descend 416 ft.
  • May miles 52.53
  • YTD miles 1452.34

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Honey Tour Bicycle Ride – Burleson, TX

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“Three of the four routes will come right through Alvarado,” said Willy Gugel, Honey Tour media marketing consultant. “We love to have people cheering along the route displaying the flag and staffing the critical intersections to assure safe riding.”

Three of the tours will ride through Alvarado for both the coming and going path on the 30-, 51- and 62-mile rides. The 2010 Honey Tour will pass through Alvarado on May 29 with the ride beginning at 8 a.m. in Burleson.

According to Gugel, the starting line will be lined with 50 U.S. flags and there will be participation of two Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and the North Texas Purple Heart Group of veterans.

Place and Time
Kerr Middle School
517 SW Johnson Ave
Burleson, TX 76028
Staged starts beginning at 8:00 AM (see Routes below)
(No late starts after 8:30 AM – course closes at 2:00 PM)

Benefits: Huguley Medical Center & Burleson Fire Department

Early Registration (through May 22, 2010)
$25/rider
$20/rider (families of 4 or more)

Regular Registration (May 23, 2010 until day of ride)
$30/rider

On-site registration on day of ride: $30, opens at 6:00 AM

Honey Tour website

Honey Tour