Texas Biking Action January 16th 2021

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Morning Ride

Esther Barrientez | www.strava.com

Houston to Pearland routes? from bikehouston

A Third Chat with Sophie the Fairdale Who Turned 15(,000 Miles) on Jan. 15th with a 15-Mile Ride

A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com

Back on June 18, 2018, I wrote a post I called “An Imagined Chat with Sophie, My Fairdale Weekender Archer Bicycle.” Over the last three years, she and I have traveled a fair piece — to put it mildly and modestly. Now that it’s reflected in the Strava statistics of 10,000 miles, though, it is official. To commemorate and celebrate this major milestone in our journey, I asked Ms. S. if she’d fancy another chat, and she said sure. Weird, right? Well, things are …

Catching Up Ride

Mark Noblitt | www.strava.com

JailBreak100 recon, where’s Gary?

Benjie Go | www.strava.com

Tour de Dream Ride

Tina BGDBSATX | www.strava.com

Texas Biking from Twitter

Herdlings Ride Watopia’s Flat Route Reverse

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The HERD Rehab Ride started at 11:10 AM. The course: Watopia’s Flat Route Reverse. 60 minutes for Group D with 185 riders according to ZwiftPower.com. I placed 79th.

A relatively flat ride with 558 feet of climbing after climbing the mountain yesterday. Today I rode 16.36 miles, 15.9 mph average speed. The fence at the front tried to keep everyone at the pace but I went through it numerous times. Sometimes I got the “Return to Group” when I was behind the fence. Not sure how the warning works when I am behind the fence. I think when the countdown timer shows up that is when I am really in front of the fence.

From ZwiftPower.com this my results.

1-16-2021 Zwiftpower Ride Results

Texas Biking News January 15th 2021

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North Austin Bike Enthusiasts Enjoy Range Of Classes, Activities

Claudia Alvarez | patch.com

Austin’s Yellow Bike Project kicks off the new year with a bounty of great classes and other offerings aimed at getting people on bikes.

NORTH AUSTIN, TX— A new year affords a perfect opportunity to take on new hobbies, or reconnect with your favorite activities. Austin’s Yellow Bike Project, a non profit that works to reuse bicycles and to provide tools, workspace, and guidance for all, host a range of classes, programs and projects to enrich the community.

From bike sales to community-based workshops (by reservation only), you’re able to enjoy a range of activities and events the organization offers. For a calendar of all scheduled activities and events, and …

City of Dallas awarded grant for smart transportation upgrades to S.M. Wright corridor

By: AJOT | ajot.com

The City of Dallas has secured a $4 million federal grant for transit and bicycle-pedestrian improvements intended to improve comfort, safety and reliability in the S.M. Wright corridor, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced.

“The City of Dallas is thrilled to receive this critical transportation funding from the federal government at this time,” said interim Director of Transportation Ghassan Khankarli. “We are grateful for our partners who assisted us in obtaining this grant, and we are committed to providing continuous improvement using state-of-the-art technology when it comes to mobility, safety and reliability.”

A series of smart signals to be added at intersections along S.M. Wright will include technology extending green lights for …

Lee Leonard Wood

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Lee Leonard Wood, Jr., 73, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Graveside service were held Tuesday at the Pavilion in Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Lawson, officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett.

A son of the late Lee L. Wood Sr. and Juanita Graham Wood, Lee was born on Oct. 4, 1947, in Winnfield, LA. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam, and retired as a Staff Sergeant. He also served in the United States Coast Guard Reserves and was activated during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He retired in 1995 from the Coast Guard Reserves with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. On July 25, 1969, he married Brenda, while stationed at Barksdale AFB in Bossier City, LA. He was a graduate of Northwestern State University receiving a BA Degree in 1974. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his bicycle. He was a triathlete when he was younger, but focused more on cycling once he moved to Texas. He rode in the HHH approximately 25 times. He was an active member of Thornberry Baptist Church and participated in a …

Subcommittee issues Hike and Bike plan recommendations

Douglas Clark | www.amarillo.com

During Thursday’s virtual special session, the Amarillo Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee discussed Hike and Bike Master Plan subcommittee recommendations. Officials said the recommendations are slated to be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and its Parks Master Plan consultants for further consideration.

"The Parks and Recreation Board is in the process of doing a holistic update to their overall Parks Master Plan," said Angela Harney, an Advisory Committee member who provided the overview. "One of the …

“MIB” STAYING BUSY FIGHTING CRIME

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Below is a 24-hour look inside a “typical day” at Pct. 4 starting around 8 am Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, the Montgomery County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office provided bailiff services for the Justice of the Peace Court served numerous civil writs and civil citations. Bike patrol deputies were cruising neighborhoods in the Porter area and several investigations were conducted Day shift focused on area patrol calls coming in, as well as partnering with local DPS Troopers working some undercover operations in neighborhoods that we’ve been getting a lot of complaints about. Around …

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Tour de Zwift Stage 3 – Climbing Watopia’s Mountain

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Tour de Zwift Stage 3 opened today and I selected Group C ride going up Watopia’s Mountain Route. Starting at 12:03 PM I knew it was going to be along ride. It took 1:30:23 to complete the stage. This was no ride in the park. Over 18.51 miles I climbed 2,238 feet. Approaching the radio tower it was 12 to 15% for what seemed forever. I crawled along at 2 to 4 mph standing on the pedals for long stretches which is rare for me because I try to ride somewhat flat courses. Stage 2 was a flatlander special. Before writing this post I took a break and ate a snack.

I believe in Group C there were 619 people on the course. I managed to stay in the 510 to 525 position once the climbing began. The Zwift graphics a couple of times put me riding through rocks (about 1:05:00 in the ride, for example) on the side of the climbs but I didn’t slow down so they weren’t very thick ones. It was in the upper 50’s outside my home but lots of snow going up the mountain. The top of the mountain was at 1927 feet of climbing at 9.7 miles. The remaining 8.8 miles of the stage was mostly downhill with just 314 feet of climbing scattered along the course.

The miles today put me over my Zwift goal of 150 miles for January at 161 miles. Now the weather needs to let get outside so I can do the same for my 300 mile road goal.

After my last Zwift ride on Wednesday I waxed the chain on my Blue Norcross AL bike which made it mush quieter on today’s climb.

The scenery was interesting as we left the coast and climbed.

Checking my previous Zwift rides I did not see where I rode this specific route but I have been up the mountain to the KQOM radio tower and back down. My Strava activity shows a multitude of medals: 4 gold and 29 silver. Good thing I didn’t have to carry them to the top.

  • 1-15-2021 Strava Tour de Zwift Stage 3 Summary-1
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  • 1-15-2021 Strava Tour de Zwift Stage 3 Summary-3
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ZwiftPower Results
My position is #255 out of 272 in Group C