Texas Biking News January 12th 2022

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City Place Launches Bike Club in Partnership with Local Bike Shop Biking Roots

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NORTH HOUSTON, TX – On Saturday, January 22 at 8 a.m., join a leisurely ride around City Place led by Spring’s Biking Roots. The ride starts in the Star Cinema Grill Springwoods parking lot and will cover City Place trails and around the City Place nature preserve, a part of the Spring Creek Greenway. Following the ride, cyclists are invited to Island Grill for free coffee and free giveaways. …

Life Time Releases Lineup of Iconic 2022 Athletic Events Spanning Triathlons, Marathons, Mountain Bike & Gravel Races

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BOULDER, Colo., Jan 12, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Life Time, the nation’s premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), that produces life-changing endurance events and operates 160+ athletic resorts across North America, has released its 2022 lineup of athletic events. Comprised of running, triathlon and cycling, the events span 11 states and draw participants from around the world. Each event is specifically curated with the participant in mind – serving their endurance sports passions and helping them live healthy, happy lives.

Life Time’s 2022 athletic events schedule is as follows: …

… November 5: Stages Cycling Austin Rattler MTB & Life Time Austin Rattler Run, TX

Saddle up for a Texas mountain biking or running favorite. The MTB offers a 20-mile loop course (with option to do 60-miles as a Leadville Trail 100 MTB qualifier). The run course features 10-miles of single track fire roads and granite formations (with option to do 30-miles as a Leadville Trail 100 Run qualifier). Registration opens January 13. …

Tyler City Council approves consulting contract for downtown revitalization

By Christian Terry | www.kltv.com

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – The city of Tyler said the Tyler City Council approved a consulting contract with Toole Design on Wednesday, Jan. 12, for the development of a concept to support revitalization efforts in the downtown area.

They said in the last 15 years, there has been a national movement toward Downtown revitalization supported by State programs and Main Street America. With the additions of new large residential developments in progress and a high concentration of local business and amenities, a plan is needed to support this new growth and lifestyle. …

… The goal is to enhance the public realm including existing streets, green spaces, plazas and open areas, and create new signature public spaces to attract people, activity and investment. Additionally, it will also create a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly area to enhance access and connections to Downtown. …

Bikers travel 6,000 miles for clean energy advocacy

By Charlotte Scott | spectrumlocalnews.com

AUSTIN, Texas — Sushil Reddy and Luiz Fourzan have been riding their electric bikes since Aug. 15. They’ve covered more than 6,000 miles across the U.S. together.

“[We want] to raise awareness on solar energy, on electric mobility and active lifestyle,” said Reddy.

Their journey started in North Carolina, where Reddy’s solar-powered bike was assembled. They’ve hit big cities and small towns, averaging 55 miles a day. The duo arrived in Texas on Dec. 20. They took a 10-day break there during the holidays, and then made their way to Austin on Jan. 9. They’ll be in the Capital City until the Jan. 15. Then, it’ll take them three days to reach Houston, where the journey ends. …

Firefighters get young boy new bike after his was lost in a fire

by Andrea Carden | news4sanantonio.com

SEGUIN, Texas – Local firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty for a young boy who lost his bike in a fire.

Crews were called to fight a blaze on the young man’s front porch on Tuesday morning. When they arrived, they found the porch and the siding on the home on fire.

Thankfully nobody was hurt in the fire, but firefighters determined that a …

Alamo Heights to roll out its first bike park

Megan Rodriguez | www.expressnews.com

Alamo Heights will roll out its first bike park within a couple of months.

That’s when the trails will be ready to ride, Assistant City Manager Phil Laney said.

The park will be on a 1.28-acre site between Bark Park and the Alamo Heights ISD Baseball Field within the Olmos Basin floodplain. The city leases the land from San Antonio.

Early plans show beginner, intermediate and advanced trails at the park.

Brooke Leddy is the …

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Not The Distance I Expected; Zwift Makuri Islands Kappa Quest Reverse

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Wednesday’s bike ride was in the virtual Zwift world of Neokyo. I looked at the upcoming events and the ones around the time I wanted to start were on routes I rode several times before. So, I created a Zwift meetup ride starting at 12:45 PM on the Makuri Islands Kappa Quest Reverse route. This was the first time on this route. I looked the route up on ZwiftInsider.com to see what the route looked like. The information there I think is for the Kappa Quest and the Reverse version. The distance and lead-in on ZwiftInsider.com did not match what I rode, 6.32 miles and 509 feet of climbing. According to ZwiftInsider.com I should’ve rode 8.8 miles plus a 3.2 mile lead-in. The Zwift companion app showed the distance at 6.3 miles but no information on how much climbing.

I wasn’t alone on the route with other Zwifters passing but mostly going the opposite direction.

The climbing begins not too far from the start. A few 10% places but usually in the single digits. I’m not sure if a gravel bike would’ve done better. I was on a road bike. I saw a few riders on MTB’s. The dust wasn’t too bad compared to some courses I rode in Zwift.

At the start the temperature outside was in the mid 50’s. It’s January and I expect cool weather. The next 2 days (Thursday and Friday) should be in the low 70’s and I will ride outside. I need road miles to reach my goal for the month. Saturday another front arrives and i will be back to Zwift.

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Texas Biking News January 11th 2022

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Expert, students weigh in on biking in Houston

By Jasmine Qadeer | thedailycougar.com

Whether to save commuting time, get more exercise, or be more environmentally friendly, many UH students and Houston residents are turning to biking as a more regular form of transportation.

There are a number of considerations to take into account when deciding to bring a bike to school, including safety, accessibility and bike resources around campus and in the city. Transportation expert from Houston Public Media, Gail Delaughter comments on the overall accessibility of Houston for bikers.

“What we’re seeing now in Houston is a shift in focus; people want to walk, people …

MTB San Antonio – Sunday morning OP Schnabel park MTB ride

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Cyclist deaths on the rise in Harris County after grim 2021

Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com

Halfway into its self-imposed deadline to build out 1,800 miles of bike lanes by 2027, the city of Houston is only a third of the way done.

Family members of Joel Middaugh, a Houston father and art model, watch as Steve and Melissa Sims install a ghost bike is installed in the 2800 block of West Little York Road, near the site where Middaugh died, on Dec. 12, 2021.

The end of 2021 marked the deadliest year in the last decade for cyclists hit by drivers on roads in Harris County, despite a pointed effort from Houston and its group of partners to make the Bayou City more friendly for those who pedal.

Drivers in Harris County reportedly struck cyclists 557 times in 2021, killing 23 riders. Of those deaths, 11 were within the city of Houston, nine were in unincorporated Harris County and two were in Pasadena. That’s more than …

Man bikes solo from coast to coast to raise awareness for colon cancer

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Minneapolis, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Tues., Nov. 30, Michigan photojournalist Dave Klein embarked on a 3,205 mile solo cycling journey to raise awareness and funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition. He rides unsupported from Los Angeles to St. Augustine, Fla. on two wheels, in honor of a close family friend with a stage IV diagnosis. “I’ve always wanted to ride a bicycle cross-country,” Klein remarks warmly. “[This year, I thought] why not turn it into a mission with a purpose?” Klein, an avid cyclist, has been planning the trip for 18 months after a delayed launch due to COVID restrictions along the route. Now more than 1,600 miles into his journey, Klein has ridden through the deserts of Arizona, the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico, and along miles of icy highways aided by truck drivers and random passersby. He is currently battling windy stretches of Texas with nothing but acres of ranch land, long horn cattle and the hospitality of the ranchers he befriends along the way. “I’m looking forward to who I am going to meet,” Klein reported before the ride began. “This is one of the most enriching opportunities to relate with people one-on-one.” …

Bike Club Casual Group Bike Ride

By Tiffany Marascio | hellowoodlands.com

[January 22, 2022] Join a leisurely ride around City Place led by Spring’s Biking Roots starting at 8:00 a.m. The ride starts in the Star Cinema Grill Springwoods parking lot and will cover City Place trails and around the City Place nature preserve, a part of the Spring Creek Greenway. Following the ride, cyclists are invited to Island Grill for free coffee and free giveaways. Learn more: Bike Club Casual Group Bike Ride

Dallas Bicycle Tours Resolution Ride SAT. 1/15

by Heather Cohen | nextdoor.com

920 S Harwood Dallas, TX 75201 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join us for a slow social no drop ride through Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum & Fair Park.

Meet @ 10am at Dallas Farmer’s Market corner of Taylor & Cesar Chavez streets. We will drop a pin with exact location on our FB event the day of. Meet at the OUTSIDE vendor market back by the stage stairs.

$20 cash/Venmo to ride- includes photos, memory video & a beverage/beignet & market tour.

Please bring mask, $, water & whatever else you’ll need & make sure your bike is in good working condition.

We will have you sign a liability waiver.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Bicycle Technician Location: Prosper / TEXAS

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Job description Req#: 220000M3 On our team, everyone plays a critical role providing genuine, helpful and friendly service to help our athletes perform at their best and enjoy their sport. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. This role is an opportunity to make a difference and join the world’s greatest sports team.

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Zwift Riding With The HERD on Watopia Two Bridges Loop

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Another chilly day outside so I looked for a Zwift ride. (55 degrees when I started today) I thought stage 2 of the tour de Zwift would be one of the events but I only found stage 1 which I rode yesterday. The HERD Tuesday Social Ride looked good so I signed up. The 11:55 AM start rolled around and I thought I had all the technical parts connected to Zwift but my cadence sensor was not connected. Yesterday I moved the cadence sensor from the left crank arm because my shoe was rubbing on it. The spot was my left shoe but I did not orient it in the right direction. The ride started when I figured this out so I repositioned the sensor on my left shoe and all was good. It didn’t show up in the Zwift companion app but it did on my computer. With the dealy I missed several minutes and rode alone until the front flyers lapped me.

I rode the Watopia Two Bridges Loop once before on 12/31/2020 but only one lap. According my notes I was trying a method to connect two routes in one ride. I don’t think it worked. Today’s ride was 60 minutes rather than distance based. ZwiftInsider.com describes the course, “Introduced in Zwift’s December 2020 update, Two Bridges Loop is the first route to use the new KOM Bypass – a short stretch of road which connects the Hilly KOM forward with the Hilly KOM reverse approximately halfway up each climb, effectively shortcutting both KOM segments. This route is simply an abbreviated version of the event-only Hilly Route Reverse, since we remove 2.1km of road and 20m of elevation gain by taking the KOM bypass.” There were a couple of short 10% climbs to test my legs. My left knee is still a little sore though after I “popped” it this morning the soreness decreased a lot. I think the flyers lapped me at least 3 times while I rode 14.7 miles and climbed 876 feet during my ride. I did score some Strava personal records thought.

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