Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 7th

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Easton EA 30 Stems Recalled
by Singletrack.com

Easton has identified a potential safety issue involving the four bolt Easton EA 30 stem and is recalling the item.

The stems in question — from 2007, 2008 and 2009 — can crack and eventually break during use.

Although the stem passed all of the industry tests, this particular issue was not uncovered during those tests, according to a company recall statement. Easton is recalling the affected stems and replacing them with new stems which are subject to even more stringent quality controls.

The EA 30 stems in question have been sold as individually packaged pieces and equipped on various bicycle brands.

Find out if you have an EA 30 stem that needs to exchanged.

People with an EA 30 stem should contact either their authorized Easton dealer or Easton directly to receive a free replacement. Recalled stems will be replaced with a new Easton stem. All labor charges associated with this recall will be coveredby Easton.

Easton toll Free recall number 1-866-892-6059  8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST M – F

Yellow Bike Project – it’s about community
from vimeo.com
Austin, running a community bike shop, and educating kids and adults. … yellow bike project 7 yellow bike 14 Austin 4689 Texas 7637 bicycle 4078 …

Buyer’s Guide to Bike Shaped Objects – Cyclelicious
by Yokota Fritz
A few years ago, I followed the adventures of Poor Guy On a Bike who, amazingly, toured 2000 miles from South Carolina to west Texas on a Wal-Mart Schwinn. The only problems he had were with flat tires. “Hey,” he writes, “if anything …

BikeTexas looking for volunteers this Thursday | Austin On Two Wheels
by elliott
This Thursday, BikeTexas is putting together packages benefiting bicycle/motorist safety education programs and Safe Routes to School. They need to be mailed to government offices all over Texas, and Bike Texas needs a hand getting them …

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 6th

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Riding A Bike Is Among the Best Activities For Your Mental and …
by Rorkham Fiddler
Riding a bicycle is one of the most effective ways to lose weight. Besides other beneficial effects on health, cycling has a huge impact on metabolism, training your muscles and hearth. Have I mentioned that it has no side effects, …

Jay W’s 1971 Schwinn Varsity / Old Ten Speed Gallery / Your one …
by The Ten-Speed Dreamer
I didn’t have it long; at the onset of the 10-speed craze it was stolen one night from in front of my college dorm in Denton, Texas (Lance Armstrong’s home town!). I was hooked, however, so in the spring of 1971 I went down to Mike Hall’s … The accessory that I didn’t buy at the bike shop was my new security system… a 3-foot piece of anchor chain I got from my girlfriend’s father, slipped through a length of old bicycle tire tube for padding, and fastened with a massive …

Texas or Bust: My Bicycle Trip From K.C. To Austin: Day Two …
by Prolific Tom
Texas or Bust: My Bicycle Trip From K.C. To Austin. Saturday, December 5, 2009. Day Two: October 7, 2009 – Part 1. I woke up at 6am after a lousy night’s sleep. I was comfortable enough but the temperature dropped into the mid-thirties …

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 5th

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Family on 7000 mile ride on quint bike – KCBD, NewsChannel 11 …
from The Sunflower Gospel
We ride the bicycle a whole lot. This way we get to show our kids at least 12 states of America,” said Amarins. Bill wouldn’t have it any other way. “We’ve been in Texas for 35 days now, and we’ve been able to taste and touch and feel …

Trailer Park Girl » Urban Farm Bicycle Tour this Saturday Dec 5
by dragonfly jenny
Discover some of Austin’s local food-producing gems on a family-friendly bicycle tour, which highlights Boggy Creek Farm, Zhi Tea, Rain Lily Farm, Hands of the Earth Farm, and over 15 school and community gardens-featuring farm and garden tours and … Yellow Bike Project, Capitol Metro, Sustainable Food Center, and others. Author Pamela Walker will be signing copies of her book, Growing Good Things to Eat in Texas at Boggy Creek Farm during the Tour. Tickets on sale now! …

Texassite: Austin, Texas – A Cyclist’s Paradise
by foreman tan
Austin, Texas, is known known for its high level of resident activity. In fact, Austin is often rated among the healthiest and most active cities in America. With a wide range of outdoor activities from (parks, lakes and hiking trails to choose rich) Austinites have access to a virtually unlimited number of options when it comes to movement. …

A tribute to a tire « Jim’s Bike Blog
by jimsbikeblog
The tires again proved their worth near Van Horn in West Texas on Oct. 11. About three miles out of Van Horn, our intended destination, I heard something banging on my bike frame with each rotation of the rear wheel. …

DCTA breaks ground on new rail station
by Lewisville Leader
The A-train project includes construction of 21 miles of regional rail, five rail stations, a bicycle/pedestrian trail and a regional rail operating and …

Spring Road Race Schedule Texas High School Cycling League: The …
by League Director
We look forward to seeing you all out there! Feb27-28 Texas Tech U. (Lubbock) Mar 13-14 Jesuit Ranger Roundup (DFW) Mar 27-28 TX State (San Marcos) Apr 18-18 Midwestern State U. (Wichita Falls) Apr 24-25 U. of Texas (Austin) …

This story reminds of the wild west and the good guy chasing down the bad guy.

Detective tackles alleged bike thief trying to pedal away
by Lufkin Daily News
By JESSICA COOLEY An alleged bicycle thief was nabbed by a police detective who tackled him from a moving squad car as the suspect pedaled away Wednesday …

Susan in France back in Houston: A Good Cause
by Susan in Lille
The first day you ride from Houston to La Grange, TX where you spend the night. I think this day is about 80 miles from what I remember, then the next day at 8am you take off again for the rest of the ride to Austin. They limit the ride …

mtb law girl: Hmmm…. how to get to the other side?
by Jen
14 hours ago. Rat Trap Press · Preparations. 16 hours ago. Austin Texas Bike… Stuff – Local bike rides for regular AND irregular people · Oh the weather outside is AWESOME! 17 hours ago. mellow velo · Awaiting the 2010 Race Calendar. 18 hours ago …

Cycling Survey For A Class Project
by Saphiyago
The project is to write a survey, and get 100 samples, then write a paper based on the survey results. Being a cyclist myself, I decided to make my survey cycling related, specifically collecting info on people who use their bicycles as transport. So if you would be so kind as to oblige me and fill it out, the survey is very short, and my grade is depending upon it. Thank you 1) What is your gender? …

BikesByBrian.org: Burrrrrrr Ya Right…It freaken snowed in ATX.
by BikesByBrian of Austin
Felt weird being on the road bike …I am still really enjoying my Lefty mountain bike there are some really killer trails here I still cant believe there in my backyard here in Lakeway TX. Thanks giving was a great ride Mark and I went …

Bike MS: Sam’s Club Frisco to Fort Worth Ride – Frisco, TX

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Your bike is calling, and it wants you to saddle up against multiple sclerosis (MS) for the 160-mile Bike MS: Sam’s Club Frisco to Fort Worth Ride 2010 rolling out May 1-2 from Dr. Pepper Ballpark. Overnight pit stop at Texas Motor Speed Way finishing up at historic Sundance Square.  With strength in numbers, if You & Me + 3 other cyclists team up we can stay the course and pedal towards a world free of MS.  Join the movement for the ride of a lifetime. $25 Early Bird sign-up lasts until February 1, 2010. Funds raised benefit National MS Society: Lone Star.  Visit www.bikeMStexas.org <http://www.bikemstexas.org/>  to register, volunteer or donate.

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Dates:                   May 1-2, 2010
Starting Line:       DR. PEPPER BALLPARK – 7300 RoughRiders Trail, Frisco, TX 75034
Finish Line:           Historic Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth
Phone:                 1-800-344-4867-Press 2
Website:               www.bikemstexas.org (Click on middle box; Bike MS: Sam’s Club)