Waiting For The Chill To Leave, Watching Races Then On The Road

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The morning started out chilly but while I waited for the temperature to rise I ate breakfast and watched three bike races. After two days of Zwifting i wanted to take advantage of slightly warmer weather and ride outside. The three races got me enthused to ride today. The races: from Belgium the men’s women’s Nokere Koerse and the Milano – Torino from Italy. The Milano – Torino is the oldest bike race according to the commentators.

When I started getting ready to ride the weather was slowly warming up. By the 12:05 PM start time it was 65 degrees and sunny. Bravely I left the leg warmers at home but I did wear a long sleeve jersey under the wind jacket. The shade was chilly but I figured around 15 minutes into the bike ride my body heat would reach the level that I didn’t notice it anymore.

Weather: start 65 degrees, 43% humidity, dew point 42, a few clouds, wind E 13 mph; finish 70 degrees, 49% humidity, dew point 50, a few clouds, wind E 10 mph.

Since it is Wednesday I rode north on my Kingwood – FM1485 – Kingwood route through Porter and New Caney. My last road ride on Sunday I used my Lynskey Helix bike and usually I switch bikes but again because it is Wednesday I rode my Lynskey Helix again. While generally riding the same streets there was enough difference in the route that Strava didn’t match it with any previous rides. Comparing today’s ride with recent rides with the same name in SportTracks the ones below came up.

3-15-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride Histroy Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood Route
3-15-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride Histroy Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood Route

Today I rode 32.44 miles which is about average for the route. Over last year and this year I rode three different bikes on this route: Cervelo Caledonia, Lynskey R300, and Lynskey Helix. Today’s mileage upped my total for the month to 390.9 miles leaving 260 miles to reach my 650 mile March goal.

An unusual encounter while I stopped for the traffic light on Loop 494 where FM 1485 crosses the railroad tracks. Eric Price pulled up beside me in a New Caney ISD truck and called out to me. I was surprised. We talked about biking while waiting for the light to change. I follow him on Strava.

Strava awarded me the Local Legend on Kris Spraggins Memorial Route. this segment is in Elm Grove Village around 3.3 miles into today’s ride.

Thursday’s weather looks favorable for biking as long as I don’t leave as late as today. Rain may arrive in the afternoon. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday look like Zwift ride days with the temperature below my 60 degree threshold.

3-15-2023 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood
3-15-2023 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood
3-15-2023 Strava Ride Map Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood
3-15-2023 Strava Ride Map Kingwood-FM1485-Kingwood

Texas Bicycling News – March 14, 2023

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New business offers first bike tour company in Tyler

Jessica T. Payne | tylerpaper.com

A Tyler couple is bringing the technology of e-bikes to the area with their new bike tour business Ride Tyler.

Owners Neal and Jess Anthony said e-bike tours are the perfect way to see the city for those who are not avid bicycle riders.

“We are both entrepreneurial at heart and saw this as a great way to bring together our passions for people and adventure to share all the exciting businesses and experiences Tyler has to offer,” Neal said. “Ride Tyler is …

Texas State Parks 100-Year Celebration at San Angelo State Park

by: Dusty Ellis | www.conchovalleyhomepage.com

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Texas Parks and Wildlife will be having a 100-Year Celebration at San Angelo State Park with free entry to the park.

The event will be on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will feature free entry to the parks and several events and activities throughout the day. …

… Intro to Mountain Biking

Chaparral Pavilion
Bring your own bike and helmet

The Dickey Foundation Present Grants to Houston First Responders

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The Dickey Foundation is headed to the gulf coast to support first responders with grants valued over $15,000

Houston, TX, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After providing more than $20,000 in grants along the west coast last month, The Dickey Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, is headed to the Houston, Texas area to support first responders with grants valued over $15,000.

On Monday March 13th, the Foundation will present Jacinto City Police with three electric bicycles. These electric bicycles will offer additional safety and ease for the Jacinto City Police Officers to quickly maneuver and respond to calls in their community. The presentation will be at 11:30 a.m. at Jacinto City Police Department – 10429 Market Street Road Jacinto City, Texas 77029. …

Can You Get Handmade Bicycles In Texas? Heck Yeah, You can.

Charlie | mix941kmxj.com

It’s been a long time since I rode my Mongoose bicycle around town. I was king of the road thanks to the pegs it had on it. I could do all kinds of sick tricks. Now that I’m older, it would be nice to have something a little more…grownup.

Can you get handmade, custom bicycles in Texas? Not just yeah, but heck yeah, you can. …

Trek Trifecta Open Group Ride Mar 11, 2023

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Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 01:11 Gosling Road Start before daylight: 02:39 Augusta Pines Parkway back via Kuykendahl to the Woodlands: 03:07 First Stop of Loop 1 with the Sag Vehicle: 39:45 Huffsmith Road in Tomball, Texas: 41:53 Hwy 249 & Brown Road: 56:00 Tomball & Cypress on Telge Road into a strong headwind: 1:07:52 Louetta Road into Cypress, Texas 1:37:30

Trek Tuesday Brewsday Houston, Texas

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Tuesday Metric with Nikki San Antonio, Texas

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Got to ride over to meet one of my favorite cycling buddies today and celebrated the extra daylight with a metric!

Pop A Richardson, Texas

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Did the first part of the ride solo, to take it easy. I quickly noticed I had forgotten my bottles. I didn’t have enough time to go back and get them. I spent the first half of the ride debating what to do. Take a shortcut and hit a gas station? Ask someone on the ride for a swig of water and mouth herpes? Commandeer a garden hose? I stopped at a park on Collins but the fountain was turned off. Group caught me at Holford. By the time I was at the top of the route I figured I would be fine without water. If I could do the Prescott Circle Trail in AZ in summer over 12 hours with one water stop (don’t do that!), I could survive this. But it sure didn’t motivate me to want to go hard!

New kit day Tyler, Texas

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Zwift > France Casse – Pattes, Another Cool March Morning

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Another cool March morning today as my ride decision time rolled around. I opted for a Zwift ride. Looking at the upcoming events none appealed to me or the time was too late so I created a Zwift “meetup” riding in France on the Casse – Pattes route. One lap is 14.8 miles long but I wanted to ride 22 miles and adjusted the meetup to that length. Over those miles I expected to climb about 600 feet mainly over two hills. The first hill was not that tall but the second one was longer and higher. This was the third time riding this route and the longest. I wasn’t alone on the course with over 2800 other Zwifters in France.

3-14-2023 SportTracks Zwift Ride History France Casse-Pattes
3-14-2023 SportTracks Zwift Ride History France Casse-Pattes

I thought I might try some side roads after riding 14.8 miles but none appeared. In fact, I don’t think there were any turn options during the whole ride.

The ride overview from SportTracks shows the 2 hills and the flat roads on either side of them.

3-14-2023 SportTracks Zwift Ride Summary France Casse - Pattes

Strava was slow showing the ride activity so I went to Zwift to get the fit file and this route map. That’s the first time I did that.

3-14-2023 Zwift France Casse-Pattes Route Map
3-14-2023 Zwift France Casse-Pattes Route Map

Strava top results reported: PR on Petit KOM (10:41), 2nd fastest time on Casse-Pattes (49:40), and 3rd fastest time on Aqueduc KOM Reverse (1:10).

3-14-2023 Strava Zwift Ride summary France Casse-Pattes
3-14-2023 Strava Zwift Ride summary France Casse-Pattes

Texas Bicycling News – March 13, 2023

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College Station woman headed to Berlin for Special Olympics World Games

By Donnie Tuggle | www.kbtx.com

Allison will be competing in cycling and is the only female cyclist going from the State of Texas.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -With less than 100 days until the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, one athlete from College Station is training hard for the chance to bring home a gold medal.

Allison Dohrman, a 24-year-old cyclist with Down Syndrome, is the Lone Star State’s sole representative at the 2023 World Games.

The College Station resident will compete alongside just over 200 hundred athletes with the goal of covering the distance as quickly as possible to reach the finish line in their perspective competitions and races.

Her loved ones view this opportunity as a once-in-a-lifetime chance, one she’s worked tirelessly to earn.

“For several years she’s …

Houston bike deaths outpacing 2022

Jay R. Jordan | www.axios.com

Houston is on pace to outnumber last year’s bike deaths on our streets, advocates say.

Why it matters: A pair of recent deadly crashes involving cyclists highlights the lack of safe cycling infrastructure throughout the Bayou City, even as Houston transportation authorities work to bolster the bike network.

The big picture: Bryan Nost, 35, died Feb. 28, four days after he was hit while riding his bike by the driver of a delivery van in the 7000 block of West Gulf Bank Road, near North Houston-Rosslyn Road, police said. …

Sidewalks and On-Street Bikeway

www.texasbids.net

Bid on Sidewalks and On-Street Bikeway in On Quitman Street From West of Houston Avenue To West of Elysian Street Project consists of reconstruction of two-lane roadway for on-street bikeway and sidewalks. Improvement includes about 530 LF of asphalt roadway reconstruction, 2400 LF of asphalt overlay, reconstruction of curb & gutter, driveways, curb ramps, sidewalks, and curb inlets. This project also includes construction of floating bus stops, cycle track at bus stops, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, and irrigation system for landscaping. Also, include in this project installation and maintenance of stormwater pollution prevention plan, traffic handling and control in accordance with Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, traffic signal modification at five (5) intersections, and permanent pavement marking and signing.

DART’s marriage to Dallas is on the rocks

By Dallas Morning News Editorial | www.dallasnews.com

Most Dallas residents aren’t tuned into the troubled marriage between City Hall and Dallas Area Rapid Transit. They should be. Hanging in the balance are tens of millions of dollars for sidewalks, traffic signals and bike lanes.

Dallas and DART have clashed about the terms under which the transit agency would hand $111 million in excess sales tax to the city. A recent ultimatum from DART that it could withhold about three-quarters of that money because of delays and requested changes to the Silver Line project did not sit well with city leaders.

“I think it’s unfair,” City Manager T.C. Broadnax said at a recent public meeting.

But Dallas needs to look in the mirror. It appears the …

Upcoming Rides

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Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

CA Tuesday WLY-TCJ-Clay Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Urban South HTX Taco Tuesday Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

CA Tuesday 24 v2.0 Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Trek West U Bridges Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

MCC TUESDAY – SHELL TO MCKEEVER Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 AM

JL Tuesday Night Route (Winter) Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

The Boot REBOOT Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

TUE Group Ride | MTHCC Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

CCC Gravel Levee – Kat’s Birthday Edition Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

Trek West U Bridges Rodeo edition Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Trek West U – Beginners Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Morning SBUX Crew (Thurs) 34mi. Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 9:00 AM

Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

MCC THURSDAY – SHELL TO MCKEEVER Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 6:30 AM

Urban West Thursday Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

CA Fulshear 70 Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

RRR-Saturday Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 9:00 AM

I Cycle Sat Morning Road Ride Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Trek Sugar Land – Beginner 8 Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

EaDo Bike Co – Hair of the Cat Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

44 Mile Sat Group Ride | Pearland Bicycles Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

RRR-Saturday Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Break the Cycle Pre-ride & National History Women’s Month Celebration Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Weekend Endurance Ride Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

100 Mile Endurance Ride Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

March 2023 Century – Houston-The Woodlands Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

HGC Monthly Ride – Point Blank Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 9:00 AM

Weekly Newsletter Greater Houston Cycling Foundation

Stuart Gardner, Program Director | shoutout.wix.com

First Track Intro Class This Weekend! The Alkek Velodrome Race Program will run from April-Sept 2023. Before the first race weekend we’ll be hosting 2 Track Intro Classes (3/18 & 4/02) plus our Track Cleanup and Swap Meet day (03/25)! Check the Calendar for more!

Upcoming Events

11am Sat March 18th – Track Intro Class

1pm Sat March 25th – Track Cleanup & Swap Meet

11am Sun April 2nd – Track Intro Class

6:45pm Tues April 4th – TNR Bunch Races

6:45pm Tues April 11th – TNR Track on Speed

9am Sat April 15th – Age Based State TT Championships 8:30am Sun April 16th – Super Sunday #1

6:45pm Tues April 11th – USAC TNR …

Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by vehicle

by: Gabriela Gonzalez | www.valleycentral.com

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A bicyclist was taken to a hospital after being hit by a truck Monday evening in Harlingen, authorities say.

Officers with the Harlingen Police Department responded 4th Street and Tyler Avenue in reference to an auto-pedestrian accident.

A woman claimed to be hit by an older man in a truck while riding her bike, authorities say. The truck driver stopped to help and called to police to the scene.

Responding officers closed the northern portion of the street to help the bicyclist.

The woman was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Gearing Up to End Hunger at Gator Ride

By Mark Kramer | baytownsun.com

With a brisk wind blowing and clear skies on Saturday, more than 480 cyclists took to the roads for a good cause during the 34th annual Gator Ride.

Hearts and Hands of Baytown is now serving as the organizer of the event, which was previously led by the YMCA since 1989. All proceeds from the event are going toward the Gear Up to End Hunger annual campaign to provide assistance to families in need.

“We are overwhelmed by the show of support and all of the riders who participated in this event,” said Nikki Rincon, Hearts and Hands executive director. “Their generosity is certainly appreciated and will go a long way to helping our food pantry provide assistance to local families.”

The ride began on …

Marian University Takes the Team Omnium National Title at Collegiate BMX

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Joey Leto and Korie Gilbert win the men’s and women’s individual titles.

March 13, 2023, BAKERSFIELD, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – It was a rainy weekend in Bakersfield, California for the 2023 USA Cycling Collegiate BMX National Championships. With two busy days of racing, the battle for the team omnium win put Marian University back on top.

Collegiate Women

The collegiate women fought hard through the rainy weekend. Lindsey Wilson College rider, Korie Gilbert (Pearland, Texas) was the points leader heading into day two of racing. The LWC senior ended up on top and finished the weekend with a gold medal after the team’s trailer got stolen with all of their equipment just days before the race. Marian University’s, Mya Ramos (Albuquerque, N.M.) would take second, and Sierra Altendorf (Everette, Wash.; Colorado Mesa University) would take third.

Collegiate Men

With two days of strong racing, Lindenwood University’s Joey Leto (Mayakka, Fla.) dominated both races on Friday and Saturday and took his first individual title just a few weeks after standing on his first elite podium in Oldsmar, Fla. Colorado Mesa University’s Evan Schaefer (Sarasota, Fla., Colorado Mesa) would take second and Cameron Wing (Garland, Texas; Marian University) would take third. …

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