Texas Biking Action October 3rd 2021

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Video: MSU Texas Cycling team reflects on hosting cycling conference championship

by: Markeshia Jackson, Dylan Jimenez | www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The Midwestern State University Cycling team hosted the South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference Championship this weekend and MSU Cycling Director Charlie Zamastil said he feels so much pride about MSU’s 2021 Mountain Bike team and their skills.

“I’m always excited to venture into new territory. We’ve only been really fielding a mountain bike team for the past few years so historically we haven’t had much of a mountain bike presence in the conference and it’s been dominated by Texas A&M, UT, Baylor, UNT, a lot of the bigger schools,” Zamastil said.

Having hosted the SCCCC Championship for the …

Q3 2021: Third Quarterly Report of My Bicycling and Other Habits

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Now that we’re 90 days from the end of 2021, it’s time for my third quarterly report. July, August and September are the hottest months in Texas, and that heat and stupidity tend to slow most dudes and dudettes down. (I meant humidity, which with the heat tends to make one stupid.) But, I never claimed to be smart, so I have gone on a bicycle ride every single day of the pandemic (and for a while before that). Regular readers know I’m like only 50% of that Cake lyric: “He’s going for distance, he’s (not) going for speed.” On top of that, I take a walk, do yoga, and got myself into some other daily activities, practices aka habits. Sure, it was stupid hot (though not as bad as last year), and I do not bike fast. However, although I don’t get a cent from it, you could say I’m in the …

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Finally, A Rain Free Bike Ride

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An afternoon start for today’s bike ride. In days past that meant more exposure to rain but I think the weather is changing. Wheels down at 1:53 PM riding the Canyon Endurace. I wanted to ride far enough to get even with the pace to reach my 625 mile goal for October. I chose the “Forest Cove – Oakhurst – Valley Ranch” route and went 28.61 miles. My October total is up to 62.34 miles. That puts me slightly ahead of the pace I need. I missed biking Friday due to rain. Part of the route was on the San Jacinto Bayou Greenway which is still a work in progress.

The week finished with 158.98 miles. Not bad considering the weather and other issues I had. Nine times biking today’s route in 2021. I don’t show riding it in previous years.

  • 10-3-2021 YTD Bike Rides Summary Today's Route
    10-3-2021 YTD Bike Rides Summary Today’s Route
  • 10-3-2021 Week Bike Rides Summary ending 10-3-2021
    10-3-2021 Week Bike Rides Summary ending 10-3-2021

While no fell during the ride the sky did have plenty of clouds. Near the end of the ride I wondered if some rain would catch me but ti didn’t. Weather summary: start 84 (72% humidity, 74 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind var 5 mph; 83 (73% humidity, 73 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind N 7 mph. Fall has been a dent in the high temperature. Next week is forecast to clear with the lows in the upper 60’s and highs in the low 80’s. I’m ready for rain to leave.

Racked up some personal records in Strava.

10-3-2021 Strava Bike Ride Summary
10-3-2021 Strava Bike Ride Summary

Texas Biking News October 2nd 2021

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Bike rider brings joy to Kingwood streets with his trio of canine companions

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Jose ‘Joe’ Ruiz and his three poodles ride along Kingwood Drive, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in Kingwood. Last October, the retired railroad worker began riding with his dogs and their custom-made carrier around Kingwood and can be spotted most evenings. ‘Last year with the pandemic and the election there wasn’t a lot of happiness or joy.’ Ruiz said. ‘All I want to do is make people happy – to laugh. If I’ve done that, even if I don’t see their faces as they drive past, I feel like I’ve done my job.’

Before the pandemic, Jose Ruiz walked his dogs every day without fail. As political tensions ensued over time, he wanted to make his local community smile. Ruiz attached to his bike a carrier for his dogs, and began cycling around the neighborhood, greeting everyone he saw.

The 68-year-old, referred to as “Joe” by the community, has since made this his new daily routine, touching the hearts of everyone who sees him. He goes …

2018 vs. 2021 KOM on Murphy Road! (Pop A)

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On April 26, 2018 we set the KOM for Murphy Road. It took more than 3 years and a very strong wind for the Pop A riders to set the new KOM on Sept. 30, 2021.

Video: Burkburnett hosts spaghetti dinner for Boomtown Blowout bike riders

By Ebonee Coleman | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – It’s a big weekend in Burkburnett where tonight’s hometown pride tour wraps up with a look at the boomtown blowout.

That consists of a bike ride and tonight’s traditional spaghetti dinner to get cyclists ready.

The riders and those cheering them on all loaded up on carbs tonight. While the Boomtown Blowout fun bike run isn’t anything new, it is an event that the Burkburnett Chamber of Commerce is bringing back to life from 25 years ago.

“It’s pretty good actually it’s not bad,” said Tom Hickey participant Boomtown Blowout.

There were 60 riders who enjoyed their spaghetti dinners tonight and for some this will be their last ride. Before putting up their helmets on the shelves for the upcoming winter months.

“Of course I’m making up …

Mural Ride Bike Tour

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Trip Highlights 20+ Mural Stops 10+ Artists Comfortable, Cruiser Bicycles No Uphill! A beautiful downtown San Antonio bike ride with an amazing host who will show you the best street art from passionate local guides. The ride has over 20 mural stops where the guides will explain the history behind the mural art. There are many artist through-out San Antonio that make their living by making this town as colorful as it can be and our guides will tell you all about them. …

Bike Tour of Buffalo Bayou

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Hop on your bicycle and explore historical Houston landmarks along the Buffalo Bayou with the company Tour de Brewery (no brewery stops included). Two tickets for the Buffalo Bayou Cistern Art Tour are included, along with a basket of wine. This tour is two individuals. Expires December 12, 2021

This tour will take you along one of Houston’s biggest green spaces before heading into Downtown to explore Houston’s roots. Explore the Buffalo Bayou and it’s updated trail system. Learn about how and why Houston got started. See some of Houston’s oldest bars and buildings. This tour does NOT include any stops for beers but we will share some of our favorite places to go after a tour.

This is an easy ride along the bayou and into the city streets of beautiful Downtown Houston!

Start and End Location: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 …

Statement from Waller County. At least we’re getting their attention. from bicycling

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Misplaced Rain Optimism, Soaked Again

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This week’s bike rides ran into a number of problems. From rain to pinch flats and back to rain I fell short of the miles and number of rides I planned. Plans sometimes are made to be broken. Rolling out on today’s bike ride at 8:47 AM I chose my Lynskey R300 bike rather than the Canyon Endurace bike I normally ride on Saturdays. I did my re-ride weather radar check and no rain in the area giving me a feeling that this bike ride would be dry. If only that optimism held true. The route was my usual Saturday one, “Atascocita – Huffman – Walden” with the hope of seeing other cyclists. By the 11:39 AM finish I saw other cyclists, rode in the rain on W. Lake Houston Parkway, stopped to wait for the heavy rain to stop, and ride the last mile on dry streets. No flat tire though.

I rode 33.73 miles pushing the week’s total to 130.38 miles and recording the first miles towards my 625 mile goal for October. With rain canceling yesterday’s ride I am behind the pace to reach that goal. Maybe next week’s weather will be more cooperative.

10-2-2021 YTD Bike Rides Summary Today's Route
10-2-2021 YTD Bike Rides Summary Today’s Route

As the ride progressed the mostly cloudy sky started to turn to overcast but the clouds didn’t seem to hold rain until I began to ride west on FM 1960 where I saw heavier clouds hovering over Kingwood. Maybe if I left out the loop through Walden I might’ve beat the rain but I didn’t want to shorten the ride and lose the miles. I made the right hand turn onto W. Lake Houston Parkway (check the video) and was encouraged that to think the rain would hold off. But as I rode off the bridge into the Kings Harbor area I felt rain drops and by the time I reached a place to get out of the rain it was coming down soaking me. I waited about 15 minutes with the rain strengthening and waning and strengthening before slowing to a point I got back on my Lynskey. I hoped the trees would provide some shelter but the rain soaked them enough to continue the rain. I wondered if the cyclists who passed me at Kings River Drive avoided the rain, I don’t think so.

10-2-2021 Bike Ride in Rain Lynskey R300
10-2-2021 Bike Ride in Rain Lynskey R300

Weather summary: start 72 (99% humidity, 72 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind NE 5 mph; finish 78 (94% humidity, 76 dew point), rain, wind NE 8 mph. A front might pass through early next week ending the rain for a few days.

I changed the GoPro Hero10 Black video resolution and it simplified my workflow for the video. The sound is muffled in a couple of clips. Not sure what is causing that. Maybe the wind setting for the microphone?

The bright side of the ride: Strava says I am the Local Legend on two segments.
Local Legend on Bridge Drag and Local Legend on Havenbrook sprint

10-2-2021 Strava Bike Ride Summary
10-2-2021 Strava Bike Ride Summary