Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 1st

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Team Hotel San José Aims To Build On Past Success
from Bicycle.net | Attitude is Everything by editor

(Austin, Texas) – Team Hotel San José heads into the 2010 season with a solid roster of riders and some promising newcomers who are ready to build on the success the team enjoyed in 2009.

The Austin, Texas-based professional team will field a multi-national roster of seven professional/elite riders to go along with five others who are part of the Team Hotel San José Under 23 Junior Development Program. …

Discovering America on 2 Wheels – Frozen Clothes at Dinosaur Valley State Park near Glenrose
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Campsite 28 in Dinosaur Valley State Park … Bicycle adventure Cycling Adventure Outdoors Blog Discover America hike bike Texas Hill Country …

Lance is the man! « VeloNews Forums
Texas MTB from velonews.com
Today, Lance raced a 100k Mountain bike race in Comfort, Texas. The conditions could not have been worse..the temp was 22 degress, the course had ice, mud, …

This could add an extra dimension to that sprint you take on your bike.

Possible mountain lion prowls west side
By ALLAN TURNER Copyright 2010 Houston Chronicle
Feb. 1, 2010, 5:40PM
NEVER MEET A LION LYING DOWN

Mountain Lion
With gloomy skies and temperatures in the 30s, Sunday wasn’t a fit day out for man nor beast. But the weather didn’t deter Houston lawyer Tina Nicholson from an afternoon run in Harris County’s Terry Hershey Park. And it certainly didn’t stop what Nicholson described as “a big cat” — possibly a mountain lion — from staking out a menacing spot on a bluff 20 feet above the bike trail. …

Chase Donates $3 Million To The Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation
by Earthtimes (press release)
The Park will promote increased pedestrian, trolley and bicycle use between Uptown, Downtown and the Arts District, contributing to a more walkable city …

Recommended Nueces bike plan not likely until April
by Austin American-Statesman (blog)
Bicycle advocates and city officials, meanwhile, counter with the idea that creating a unique haven for cyclists (there are none like it currently in Texas) …

Who Needs Sleep?: Miles of Discomfort 50 mile MTB Race
by Bernice
I was very much looking forward to this mountain bike race. I was finally at full health and getting fitter so I was looking forward to a great long workout where I could really push myself and get in some good training. … I’m used to riding in sunny and 60-70 degree weather so the cold has been an issue for me in Texas. However, after surviving the 14 degree trail run race I did a few weeks ago, I was able to wrap my brain around the 20-40 degree temps for this bike …

Mountain Biking and more: X-Factor
by MTB’in
MTB’in: Austin, TX, United States: My name is Mike and I live in the Austin, Texas area. I wanted to start a blog for me to be in contact with my friends and family. I will be posting on here about my Mountain Bike trips / experiences …

Too Cold for Outdoors but Not for The Windtrainer Indoors

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My temperature fault line was not even close to being passed. 48 degrees and cloudy meant tonight’s ride was going to be indoors on the trusty Cyclops windtrainer. My trainer has a few years on it but it is in good condition. However, I should check the screw that holds the fan blade on. Tonight while I was sprinting the fan blade came loose and bounced into the bathroom cabinet door. Fortunately the energy was absorbed by a thick throw rug on the floor. I now will check the screw before each ride.

I rode 11.25 miles at an average speed of 14.2 mph. Ride time was 47:25 minutes. Here are two charts:

Cadence - Distance Windtrainer February 1

Speed - Distance Windtrainer February 1

Daily News Roundup January 31st – Texas Bicycling

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Lone Star Cyclocross
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Various clips from the January 16-17, 2010 Lone Star Cyclocross and Texas State Championships. … cyclocross cycling austin texas …

Biking In Dallas » The Dallas Bike Trail Network
by Christopher Curnutt
With a little creativity between a few soon to be finished connecting points, you can commute from Frisco, Texas to downtown Dallas, on our bike trail system. Keep in mind Collin County is no slouch when it comes to bike trails of their …

Dallas Bike Trails

Risky business: Cycling in ‘new San Antonio’
from www.mysanantonio.com/news/columnists
I don’t mean this to sound hateful, but in my experience, the only locals who thing San Antonio is a “great” city are South Texas natives who have never lived anywhere else. If you ever get a chance to live someplace where people are …

Pedal Pushers: Beginners Page 13 The Wind
by Roy and Christine
It is appropriate that “The Wind” is number 13 of the beginners pages. I have disliked the wind from the beginning of riding. And it is always heartening to know that misery loves company. In a poll of riders, 10 times more voters said that wind is a tougher cycling challenge than hills. A Florida’s road bike maxim that I wish I could take credit for states, “For every uphill there’s a downhill, for every headwind there’s a headwind.” …

Another Leap of Faith: Holy COLD batman!!
by Rockin Austin
I know that I live in Texas, and that it can get a little chilly…but when I woke this morning it was 29 degrees. At 8am I checked again and it was 30. I checked the T3 board to see if anyone was bailing (I was praying really … Socks and cycling shoes with a cold weather toe cover. Tri-short and full length leggings, they meet at the short and tuck under (ultra flattering…not). Base layer sleeveless dri-fit, short sleeved cycling jersey, sleeveless cycling vest …

New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride – Austin, TX

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Welcome to the New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride!
We’re a bit biased, but we’re pretty sure the UAR is the most fun you’ll have on a bike.

First time? No problem! The event has a laid back atmosphere and most folks come for the fun (maybe the beer too;)

Think of it like a day at an amusement park – with the added bonus of a good ride, tasty beer, and lots of schwag!

All registrations include:
1. Entry into the race
2. Donation to the charities (Bicycle advocacy and environmental non-profits)
3. 100% cotton t-shirt – and we have women’s sizes too!
4. New Belgium Brewing drawstring backpack, stickers, and more schwag.
5. Snacks and drinks from our sponsors
That’s right! Beer and snacks are provided after the UAR! We’ll also have plenty of non-alcoholic drinks too!
6. Entry raffle prizes from our sponsors: Timbuk2 messenger bags, Clif Bars, Giro helmets and sunglasses, t-shirts, socks, tool and lubes, New Belgium gear, and much more
8. A huge post-event party with good music lots of contests and all of your new friends
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