January 9th Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup

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UTPA looks to make proposed trail part of regional network
by Monitor
EDINBURG — Hudson DeYoe has watched bicycle traffic on the University of Texas-Pan American’s campus steadily grow in the 10 years he has been a professor there.

Students, faculty and staff often find it’s quicker to commute on a bicycle than deal with traffic congestion and parking issues, said DeYoe, a biology professor who sometimes bikes to campus. But others avoid biking to school because of hazards they face on city streets where some drivers use bike lanes as turn lanes. …

Chasing The Breakaway: No Ride Today
by chasingthebreakaway@gmail.com (Ronnie)
Well no ride today. I’m pretty bummed. I tried the Pearland Cycling Club and looked like the only people riding were the race team and well to be honest, I really don’t think my legs are ready for that yet. I understand why no one wants to ride, after all, it was in the 20’s this morning. I know it’s crazy to want to ride in cold like that, but I just want to ride. I want to finally stick to a training plan and not rationalize my way out of it. …

Bloomin’ Temple Tour – Temple, TX

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Bloomin Temple Tour

Join us for the Second Annual Bloomin’ Temple Tour, an exciting and challenging tour through the rolling hills of ranch and farmland east of Temple, Texas. Routes have been chosen for their scenic beauty,
as well as providing a ride for your pleasure and enjoyment.

All registered riders receive a free pass into the festival.
START TIME: April 18, 2009, all rides start at 8:00 am.
START LOCATION & REGISTRATION: Ride registration and start area is located in Downtown Temple at Avenue C. and Main. 212 S. Main. (Farmers Market area with covered pavilion)
RIDE ROUTES: 10-mile, 25-mile, 50-mile, and 100K (62.5 miles). All routes will be on paved county roads, uncongested by automobile traffic. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS. Sag stations will be provided. There are no bicycle repair facilities on site.
RIDE PACKET PICK-UP: Day of the ride, Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 6:30 am – 8:00 am
COST: Prior to Saturday, April 11, $25. Late registration fee, after April 11, $30.
FREEBEES: The first 300 to register will receive a courtesy packet with this year’s Bloomin’ Temple T-shirt and a variety of goodies from Temple merchants.

Smokin’ Spokes Bike Ride – Salado, TX

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Smokin’ Spokes Bike Ride
Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 8:00 AM local time
Pace Park on Salado Creek – Downtown Salado –
Pace Park Road off Main Street   Salado, TX
SMOKIN’ SPOKES BIKE RIDE is a Texas bike ride event sponsored by the Salado Texas Volunteer Fire Department. Expect challenging hills, scenic views, a monster century, well-marked routes, well-manned rest stops, friendly event sponsors and a great feed at the end of the ride.
Choose from  15, 27, 57, 70, 85 and 102 mile routes!
Texans expect great Texas bike rides and the Smokin’ Spokes is a Texas ride that will leave you well-whipped with a smile on your face at the end of the day.

Smokin’ Spokes Bike Ride Website

Kiepersol Estates Beauty And The Beast – Bullard, TX

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Tour begins at 9:00 A.M. rain or shine
Event Day Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.
Course closes at 3:00 p.m.
All routes include “The Beast” so train HARD
AMENITIES
Post Ride Spagetti Lunch by Traditions of Tyler
Free T-shirts to the first 600 riders many rest stops, sag support, and roadside assistance!
Live music by Grant Cook and Sean Fuller!

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