Texas Biking January 19th 2020

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Ft. Bend Co. amputee hopes to lead hand cyclists at Chevron Houston Marathon

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This year marks the largest group of disabled athletes participating in the Chevron Houston Marathon. Now, one Houston hand cyclist hopes to lead the pack on her home turf, even though it’s far from the biggest challenge she has faced.

Hoping for a personal record and likely one of the top spots for…

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13th Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Ride

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Apr 04, 2020 The LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour is annually sponsored by the National Park Service and Friends of LBJ National Historical Park. There are 10, 30, 42 and 65 miles routes. Proceeds benefit education, preservation and restoration at the LBJ National Historical Park. 144 State Park Road 49 Stonewall, TX 78671

Silent Ride of Remembrance for Merry “Cookie” Daye: ¡Presente!

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The rain stopped, clouds parted, and the sun came out on a winter Saturday in Austin. Fifty or so bicyclists gathered underneath the Browning Hangar, the first of its kind, a now refurbished WWII era structure built with wooden trusses. A sense of history was fitting for the somber purpose: to celebrate the life and commemorate the death of Merry “Cookie” Katheryn Daye. She was the fourth Austin Cyclist to die in 2019 in a crash, in this case a hit-and-run with a truck. We rode slowly and quietly to the crash site and had a gathering, and then returned. It was a fitting event.

The tragedy still hurts for the family members and strangers alike who didn’t …

How to “Properly” Convert Your Bike To Tubeless

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Tour de Zwift: Stage 2 Race at Innsbruck

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On to stage 2 of the Tour de Zwift circled Innsbruck. The stage went 11.1 miles with two climbs up the same hill at 8%. Starting time came at 1:13 PM but I almost missed the start time by not allowing enough time to get everything set up. Then once the race started I noticed my heart rate monitor not showing up on the Zwift dashboard. So I hopped off the Blue Norcross AL bike, quickly paired the Tickr Fit and got back on. By then I fell to about 128th place out of 138 racers. From there it was catch up. For awhile I rode alone but I watched the nearby riders and their w/kg numbers and tried to ride above that to pull them in.

Racing without a fence means my ability to turn the pedals and put out watts determines my position. Over 10+ miles I worked up to 98th place. For the sprint to the finish one racer I got in front and I tried to stay in his draft but fell back and came in behind him in 99th place out of 177.

After racing two Tour de Zwift Stages I think I know the tactics to stay in a group if I get set up on time and no equipment issues. Looking forward to Stage 3 race. I try to do the Stage Group Ride but Group C is for women only and Group B is too fast.

Cool weather at Texbiker HQ on Monday. Zwifting will take place.

1-19-2020 Strava Tour de Zwift Stage 2 Summary
1-19-2020 SportTracks Tour de Zwift Stage 2 Summary

Texas Biking January 18th 2020

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Texas MS 150 bike ride will include new finish line in Aggieland

By Mekena Rodriguez | www.kbtx.com

COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts the annual Texas MS 150 bike ride.

The ride isn’t a race to the finish, but a trip with a purpose. The goal is to raise money and awareness for those living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Aggie Dr. Ed Garcia with Houston Physicians Hospital says raising funds for research is vital for ending this disease.

“To have a cure, usually you have to understand what causes …

EADO BIKE CO. WANTS HOUSTON RIDERS TO ENJOY THE CITY AND RIDE MORE

By Natasha Stone | magviral.com

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Desmond Bitner and Nathan Marquez said opening a bike shop in the east of downtown was just the first goal they wanted to achieve in their new community.

“I think the first thing we have to do is stop looking at alternative modes of transportation as alternative modes of transportation,” said Bitner of EaDo Bike Co.

EaDo Bike Co. was founded three years ago to …

This Bike / Pizza / Coffee Shop Shows Us Their Meteor Logical Bowl

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Foodies, coffee critics and cyclists alike can find common ground at The Meteor. It’s a bike shop, pizza shop, coffee shop, and wine shop all under one roof. From Sun Up to Sun Down, there is always something to start or end the day at The Meteor. Andrew Werth, Director of Cafe Operations, stopped by …

Victoria man gifts 10-year-old a new bike after young boy’s bicycle was stolen

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VICTORIA, Texas – After reading about a 10-year-old whose bicycle was stolen – the news brought back memories to 70-year-old Inocencio Robles, who had his own bicycle stolen when he was 10 years old from the El Rancho theatre in downtown Victoria. Robles decided to give a bicycle he won through a …

Ketterhagen RR

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Progresso and a little bit more!!!🚴🏽‍♀️🔥🚴🏽‍♀️🔥🚴🏽‍♀

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A swift, safe, Saturday spin w/two sage cyclists…

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It’s always a blessing to ride with an incredibly kind individual like Stu Green. Stefano is also very nice and very strong as well. It was a very windy ride, but we took turns rotating and it all turned out very well. Of course I’m mostly thankful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for not only another safe ride, but for such great Christian friends.

Morning Ride

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Family asking for answers a month after east Austin bike crash kills their loved one

by: Kaitlyn Karmout | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A month after an east Austin crash killed Merry Daye, family members are still searching for answers.

This was the third deadly bicycle crash along Cameron Road in East Austin in 2019.

Saturday, Bike Austin advocates rode in Daye’s honor. In attendance, was Daye’s family members who spoke during an emotional tribute to Daye. …

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Breathing Lots of Jungle Dust Zwifting The Jungle Loop

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A bunch of firsts on today’s Zwifting adventure. First gravel ride, first ride on a Zwift MTB, first time on the Jungle Loop, first time breathing virtual dust.

I wanted to ride outdoors but as the time to ride approached I checked the weather and radar showed rain to the south and to the north limiting my route options and exposing me to getting wet. I chose to go Zwifting with the Pack SUB2 Gravel Ride starting at 10 AM. I think 256 other Zwifters joined the ride.

As to be expected biking gravel roads dust flew as the Pack raced, I mean rode. The SUB2 means the pace held to 2 w/kg or less but many times I exceeded that sometimes riding through the fence. The leader fell behind the front pack and the fence came into play many times to slow the group. Some screenshots during the ride.

The ride consisted of two loops with a 3 mile lead in section. After the two laps an after party lap continued but I chose not to do that one. The after party lap caused your bike to revert to whatever bike you chose before the ride began so if a road bike was your choice you would ride a lap on it. We crossed the bridge twice where the only real hill climb happened. The pack slowed down there with the call from the leader to stay around 1.5 w/kg which I tried to hold but many others went above riding through the fence. Near the finish the fence disappeared without a warning from the leader.

Overall the Zwift Jungle Loop Gravel Ride came indifferent with a difference in the gear transmitting from a road bike. Pedaling the same RPM produced lower watts it seemed like. Top speeds appeared slower too. I will watch for another gravel ride.

1-18-2020 Strava Zwift Gravel Bike Ride Summary
1-18-2020 SportTracks Zwift Gravel Bike Ride Summary