One Ride Closer to Daylight Savings

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Some people do not like daylight savings time but I consider it a blessing. Since I ride in the evening after work I greatly appreciate the extra daylight in the evening. Thank goodness DST begins Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. Maybe this will signal the end of the winter weather in southeast Texas.

Tonight’s ride was comfortable with a starting temperature at 74 degrees. The wind has shifted to the NNW and another cool front is supposed to blow into the area but daytime temperatures are supposed to 70 or so. I am glad I grabbed the extra jacket before I left on my Raleigh M800 MTB.

The statistics:

  • miles = 17.41
  • time = 1:21:39
  • average pace = 4:41 min/mile
  • average speed = 12.8

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Memorial Hermann Gateway to the Bay Triathlon Festival – Kemah, TX

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Inaugural Memorial Hermann Gateway to the Bay Triathlon Festival!

Friday April 9 – Sunday April 11, 2010 – Sprint Race on Saturday & Olympic Alcatraz Qualifier on Sunday.

In an effort to add another quality race to the Texas Calendar we also wanted to give the South a way to qualify for one of the most famous triathlons in the world, The ESCAPE From Alcatraz Triathlon. This premiere California event draws over 2,000 competitors and sends them through one of the most challenging courses in the United States. The coveted ESCAPE Race Entry is sought after by Triathletes around the world and now it’s closer than ever! This years Kemah Triathlon, appropriately named The Gateway to the Bay Triathlon is the Premiere Olympic Distance Qualifier for The ESCAPE From Alcatraz Race. 40 Spots will be given out to the top overall finishers and age group winners from around the country.

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 10th

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Deer Park Rotary to host Texas Independence Bicycle Tour
By RICHARD TEW
The Texas Independence Bicycle Tour is being hosted by the Deer Park Rotary. The tour, in its first year consists of three different routes: 30-mile, 42-mile and 60-mile. Each route will take cyclists through Deer Park and surrounding communities such as Pasadena and La Porte.

The ride will be held on March 27. The tour will kick-off in the parking lot of Clyde Abshier Stadium, located at 710 W. San Augustine St., and follow routes along Center Street, P Street, Underwood, State Highway 225, Bay Area Boulevard, Spencer Highway, Fairmont Parkway, Red Bluff and Luella Avenue. The 30-mile ride will start at 9 a.m., the 42-mile ride will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 60-mile ride will start at 8 a.m. …

LBJ National Historical Park hosts 3rd annual bicycle tour
Updated: 3/10/2010 8:40 AM
By: News 8 Austin Staff
Superintendent for the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, Russ Whitlock, joined News 8 to talk about a special bike ride.

Q: Let’s talk about, first of all, this bike ride. This is the third annual, which started during the Centennial, right?

A: It started in 2008, as one of a lot of different programs going on around in the region that celebrated what would have been the 100th birthday of President Johnson. It was so much fun; it’s one of them we decided to keep. …

Austin bike routes coming to Google Maps
by Austin 360
Robin Stallings, executive director of the advocacy group Bike Texas, had heard Google was testing bike routes in Washington. “We think it’s a great thing,” …

New Bike City
by Austin Chronicle
In time for SXSW, Austin rolls out miles of new bike lanes and features
When Central Austin streets become crowded and traffic-snarled and the spring weather is fair, zipping around by bicycle becomes an appealing transportation choice. What better time to try two-wheeled transport into Down­town than today through March 21, when South by Southwest brings up to 150,000 people (most from out of town) to Central Austin. As crowds fill the streets (some closed to cars) around the Austin Convention Center and about 130 venues, traveling by bicycle offers a way to bypass congestion…

New Bike City

Brenham Banner-Press > Cross-Texas Bike Ride
Cross-Texas Bike Ride
Cyclists Al Koehler, Michelle Hittner, Kip McClanahan and Shontell Gaultier consult a map before they head out on a 75-mile bike ride to Bastrop Tuesday morning from a local hotel. The group, which spent Monday night here, is in the midst of riding an 850-mile bicycle challenge called Rise Across Texas Challenge from Orange to Presidio, and funds raised benefit the Rise Schools of Texas. Brenham was one of 13 stops on this challenge…

BikeHugger presents: SXSW 2010 Mobile Social Ride and Party!
… it’s that time again ALREADY?!? Sorry I didn’t get this one up sooner, but the BikeHugger folks are in town this coming week for the SXSW Interactive #%*$, and with them they bring another Mobile Social Ride! Last year was somewhat chaotic, so this time…

Daily News Roundup March 9th – Texas Bicycling

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USA CRITS moves finale to Texas
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
The USA Crits series will expand to nine races for men and five races for women, with the finale moving from Las Vegas to Dallas, Texas. The series will maintain its traditional start at the 31st Athens Twilight Criterium in Georgia on April 24 with events for both men and women. It will then take a two month break before the next race on June 19, the Giro d’Grafton in Wisconsin, which is also part of the Tour of Americas Dairyland. The series will continue at the Hyde Park Blast in Cincinnati, …

This is not Texas bicycling but if you like to watch European races some of the bigger ones are on Universal Sports. In the Houston area this is channel 39.2. The press release times (all are EST):

Universal Sports will have same-day delayed television coverage of all the cycling events below. All events will be available LIVE online, complete with full-length videos, highlights, photos and recaps.

2010 Universal Sports Road Cycling Schedule (Schedule subject to change; Events will be added.)
*March 10-16: Tirreno-Adriatico – 3pm and 8pm EST nightly; also at 11pm (10th and 11th); 12am (12th); and 1am (13th – 16th)
*March 20: Milan-San Remo – 3pm EST
*April 5-10: Tour of Basque Country – Noon EST
*May 8-30: Giro d’Italia – Noon EST
*Aug. 28-Sept. 19: Vuelta a Espana – Noon EST
*Sept. 29: Road Cycling Time Trials – Men’s Under 23, Women’s Elite – 7pm EST
*Sept. 30: Road Cycling Time Trials –Men’s Elite – 7pm EST
*Oct. 2: Road Cycling Road Race – Men’s Under 23, Women’s Elite – 7pm EST
*Oct. 3: Road Cycling Road Race –Men’s Elite – 7pm EST
*Oct. 16: Giro di Lombardia – Noon EST

Google Maps adds ‘Bike There’ option
from BikeBiz
Big news for online journey planning but Google Maps isn’t the only planner. Watch out for a raft of iPhone apps, too.

LOST LUNG – Reward if found… « Connie’s Bike MS: Sam’s Club 2010 …
by connie98
I have to take the kids over to South Texas for Spring Break on Friday afternoon, my husband is spending the week in California starting Saturday night and I’ll be home alone until about Thursday of the following week. …

High Five project to connect Dallas bike and walking trails to northern neighbors
by Dallas Morning News
Texas Department of Transportation engineers built a sixth level just under the $261 million project for nonmotorized transportation. …

Heading into the wind (on a bike)
by Austin 360 (blog)
Just how much wind is too much when you’re riding?
I’m leaving Wednesday for West Texas. On Thursday, some friends and I are planning to bicycle Highway 54, from Hotel El Capitan in Van Horn to the intersection with Highway 62, in the shadow of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. …

Friends of WDVA: Top Veterans and Military News from Around the …
by admin
Texas: The San Marcos (TX) Record (3/6, 2K) reports that over 100 veterans with war wounds will take part in a seven-day bicycle tour through Texas. The second annual Texas Challenge is sponsored by “Ride 2 Recovery,” part of the …

RISE ACROSS TEXAS | Hill Country Herald
by Julie Bishop
Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce will host a sendoff for the Rise Across Texas Challenge bicycle ride. This event is to raise money for the Rise Schools of Texas. The nonprofit schools provide early childhood education services to …

Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » No One Rides Alone
by fatty
I can’t remember the nice one liners Phil has provided me during the race. I’m thinking of racing with a voice recorder just so I can capture the brilliant commentary that goes on in my head during races. So Texas CAT 4’s if you see the …

Rise Across Texas Challenge Day 4 « ReOverThinking
by kipmcc
The little break in the map is where I forgot to turn RunKeeper back on…but it seems like it wasn’t that big of a gap. Off to the right is Conroe (see previous map). I’d write more but I’m going to bed; tomorrow we ride at 8:15! …

Sen. Ellis and State Rep. Alvarado Bike Across Texas
by mbenton
We would like to thank Steve Hicks, the President of the Rise Across Texas Foundation for hosting a great journey. This morning we departed from Orange, TX. We kicked off the ride with a nice ceremony hosted by the Orange Chamber of …

Day 32: Navasota, Texas, to Coldspring, Texas
by brendanpleonard
Day 32: Navasota, Texas, to Coldspring, Texas. March 8, 2010 · 1 Comment. I walked into the Shell convenience store at the east end of Navasota, Texas, this morning to hear Tony saying to the clerk, “Did you just say ‘Chuck Norris’s ranch’? ” Oh yeah, she said. Ranger Walker? Yeah, his ranch is just over the bridge on 90, and you’ll see the sign that says “Lone Wolf Ranch.” I said, oh yeah, like Lone Wolf McQuade. …

HandleBar Mustache « PedalHouston.com – Where the Houston bike …
by PedalHouston
Recently, I was given the great opportunity to have an interview with Erik and J from HandleBar Mustache.  On twitter, they are known as @hbstache.  PedalHouston had been introduced to them by Lynn of Voices of Survivors.  These guys are also strong supporters of cancer-based charities.  One thing for sure is that they appreciate quality and it is not only represented in their designs but in their materials as well.  It is great to see biking influenced designs so it’s time to jump on it!

PedalHouston: What exactly does the phrase “Handlebar Mustache” mean to you guys?
J: I’m not exactly sure what it means right now…

Recreational Sports Calendar & Sign-up Sheet – March 10, 2010
by San Antonio Express
Bicycling: Saturday, 9 a.m., Boerne Ride, 25 to 70 miles, city hall, Boerne. (210) 325-2500, (210) 524-9393.

Bicycling: Sunday, 9 a.m., Elmendorf Ride, 21, 40 and 51 miles, park-and-ride on southwester corner of highway 181 and 1604 intersection. (210) 392-9996.

Bicycling: Sunday, 9 a.m., Fair Oaks Afternoon Ride, 20, 32 and 45 miles, Fair Oaks Ranch Center. (210) 698-6625.

Bicycling: March 20, 9 a.m., Southside Mission Ride, 27, 39, 51 and 61 miles, visitors center, San Jose Mission. (210) 533-3416.

Bicycling: March 20, 9 a.m., Classic Devil’s Backbone Ride, 27, 43 and 52 miles, rear of parking lot across from Gruene Hall, Gruene. (210) 497-6820.

Bicycling: March 21, 9 a.m., Woman Hollering Creek Ride, 26 to 70 miles, Judson High School, Converse. (210) 240-6717.

Bicycling: March 21, 9 a.m., Stay Together Ride at the Woman Hollering Creek Ride, 26 or 36 miles, Judson High School, Converse. (210) 884-9470.

Bicycling: March 27, 9 a.m., Cibolo Ride, 20, 27, 39, 51, 66 and 71 miles, city hall parking lot, Cibolo. (210) 884-9470.

Bicycling: March 27, 9 a.m., Stay Together Ride at the Cibolo Ride, 27 to 39 miles, city hall parking lot, Cibolo. (361) 701-5369.

Bicycling: March 27, 9 a.m., LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour, 10, 30, 44 and 65 miles, LBJ National Historical Park, Stonewall. (210) 355-2645, (210) 414-8559.

Bicycling: March 28, 9 a.m., Helotes to Castroville Ride, 26, 45 and 58 miles, parking lot across from Floore Country Store, Helotes. (210) 679-0513.

Bicycling: April 3, 8 a.m., Bullis Park Ride, 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles, Bullis County Park. (210) 863-6201.

Bicycling: April 4, 8 a.m., Castroville Ride, 11, 25 and 40 miles, park-and-ride off highway 90 by Sammy’s Restaurant in Castroville. (830) 931-9744.

Bicycling: April 4, 1:30 p.m., Fair Oaks Afternoon Ride, 20, 32 and 45 miles, Fair Oaks Ranch Center. (210) 698-6625.

APD Chief Acevedo returns for second forum with the cycling …
from www.wellsphere.com
The weather outside may have been cold and stormy, but the reception from the cycling community to Austin Police Department Chief Art Acevedo was warm at last night’s forum at One Texas Center. The forum was a follow-up on last year’s meeting with the Chief, the first of its kind in Austin, and was sponsored by the Austin Cycling Association, Bicycle Advisory Council, Bike Texas, League of Bicycling Voters, and Austin Yellow Bike Project. The forum began with pre-selected questions from a panel chosen by the sponsors…

Loves To Create: Inspiration
by Nancy W
Inspiration
Comes in all forms, and this past weekend it came from lots of incredible folks cycling the hills of Montgomery County here near Houston Texas! I have been doing Weight Watchers since January and have lost just under 8lbs. I know any loss is a good loss but I had hoped to be losing more quicker, but patience is the key! I volunteered for the Continental Airlines 7th Annual Cycling Classic…

Cycling Classic

Cycling Classic 2

GreenComotion: What’s new in Roanoke, Texas?
by Chandra
On Saturday (3/6/2010), I was itching to ride a 50 miler. I thought of riding to WRL and doing a couple of rounds around the lake, and heading back home. This might have given me the mileage I was desiring but I decided to go some place I haven’t been in a while and it was a great decision. I rode to Roanoke, Texas and back – roughly 53 miles. This is the route I used!…

Williams Factory Texas Team: BICYCLES PLUS SPRING CRITERIUM
by Team Members
Look for the Williams Tent at your next Texas bicycle race and come say ‘Howdy’! Oh, and bring your sunglasses. You never know when you’ll need ’em. Jason McCombs. Williams Cycling Texas Team.

How Many Water Bottles Do You Need? « Bike Noob
by rainycamp
Spring has come to Central Texas! It was 78°F (25.5°C) and sunny today, a great day for a bike ride. I saw two members of my club head out on theirs just as I was leaving for yet another trip to the doctor. Oh, well. …