Texas Biking November 21st 2019

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Brave bicycle shop in Dallas’ Deep Ellum closes after four years

By Teresa Gubbins | dallas.culturemap.com

After four years of helping to make Dallas a more sustainable place, Local Hub Bicycle Company, the bike shop in Deep Ellum, has decided it’s time to close.

Owner Kristie Holt confirmed that the shop will close in December, exactly four years after opening in December 2015.

"I opened Local Hub because of my passion for getting more people on bikes and making Dallas a better city for riding bikes," Holt says. "I’m proud of what we …

Discover San Antonio by Bike

BY BONNY OSTERHAGE AND KATHLEEN PETTY | www.sanantoniomag.com

Jess Brunson knows the best way to experience a city is by exploring. An avid cyclist who moved to San Antonio from Maryland five years ago, Brunson says she fell in love with the Alamo City by biking its neighborhoods and takes that same approach to discovering hidden gems whenever she travels.

So when the opportunity arose to help locals and visitors experience her town on two wheels, Brunson was all in. Through VeloGuide, an app that offers bike tours by local cyclists in cities around the world, Brunson leads rides that feature anything from local breweries to the …

Wichita Falls named a Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists

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WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Thursday, the League of American Bicyclists announced that it is honoring the efforts of Wichita Falls to build better places to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award.

The award recognizes Wichita Falls for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities, while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices. “Communities like Wichita Falls are …

Texas retailer Russ Cooper dies at 50

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WEBSTER, Texas (BRAIN) — George Russell "Russ" Cooper passed away Monday. Webster owned Webster Bicycle, which his family purchased in 1992.

Cooper raced BMX as a youngster and later led the Webster Bicycle MS 150 ride from Houston to Austin for many years.

He was born in Pensacola, Florida in July 1969. He lived in Pensacola and Panama City, Florida until his family moved to Houston, in 1975.

Services will be held at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, TX with visitation from 9:00-10:00 and the Celebration of Life from10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to Russ’s Go Fund Me account that is set up at: www.gofundme.com/f/rallying-for-russ

UT Police Department reports increase in bike thefts in October

BY NEHA MADHIRA | dailytexanonline.com

After the UT Police Department noticed a spike in bike thefts this fall, they are recommending students register their bikes to keep them safe.

UTPD spokesperson Noelle Newton said 54 bikes have been reported as stolen since August, 24 of which were reported in October.

“We do see an increase of bike thefts during the fall, but I’m not entirely sure if it’s related to an influx of bikes after students return to school,” UTPD officer Roberto Rodriguez said. “Thieves see bikes as a target of opportunity, and …

New Braunfels police seek bike thief caught on surveillance footage

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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Police in New Braunfels are looking for a man they say was caught on camera making off with a bicycle from someone’s garage in broad daylight.

The burglary happened over the weekend in the 600 block of Wipper in the Wasser Ranch subdivision.

A surveillance camera captured the man loading the bike in the back of the pickup truck. …

CITY HONORS MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM WITH PROCLAMATION

BY SHARON CARTER | drippingspringsnews.com

A Proclamation was awarded to the Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Team at the Nov. 12 Dripping Springs City Council public hearing. The Team received praise and recognition as Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center’s “2019 Volunteers of the Year.”

In turn, the Team presented a photo-inscribed plaque to the DS City Council in appreciation of the City’s support by partnering with them in community efforts which enhance opportunities for mountain biking. DSRP Manager Lynne Dickenson gladly …

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Wednesday’s Wind Hung Around For Thursday’s Bike Ride to Huffman

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I think I used all of my thermal long sleeve jerseys on bike rides earlier this week and not washed them so I wore a regular long sleeve jersey with a short sleeve over it along with shorts. The reason for concern was the strong wind still hanging around from yesterday and the wind chill. Starting the bike ride at 11:33 AM under an overcast sky no need to count on the sun to warm things up much. The “Atascocita South – Walden – Huffman” route goes south and east into the wind until I make the left turn onto FM 2100 from Old Atascocita Road.

With today’s 34.39 miles I went over my 360 mile goal for November with a total of 374.3 miles. Adding in my virtual riding miles of 184.8 the November total stands at 559.14 miles, exceeding my 460 mile goal.

Riding east over Lake Houston the wind blowing over the water felt chilly through the long sleeve jersey and increased my need to get to the east shore. I knew the wind waited for my return trip across the water. Going east the traffic moves on my left not providing any blocking but on the west bound leg cars and truck again travel on my left but between me and the wind. Sometimes more traffic travels along with me but today the number fell and I suffered the chill.

Weather during the bike ride: 77 (75% humidity, 68.8 dew point), overcast, wind S 16 mph gusts 22 mph. Finish 77 (77% humidity, 69.2 dew point), 0vercast, wind S 15 mph 20 mph gusts.

Riding south on W. Lake Houston Parkway approaching the bridge over Ben’s Branch where the Harris County Flood Control District contractor works the greenbelt trail has been closed with a sign and the orange barrier stretched across the trail. Today the sign laid against the brick corner post and the orange barrier bunched to the left. I thought the trail was open and continued riding towards the bridge trail until at the last moment I saw an orange rope across the opening and slid my wheels stopping just in time to avoid a crash. Not sure why the sign and barrier were not in place because the other end of the bridge was still blocked. I turned around and rode under the bridge to the trail along the north bound traffic heading to the crossover south of the YMCA.

The wind fought me the entire ride and at the 2:25 PM finish it blew at 15 mph with 20 mph gusts, only slightly less than at the start.

Another cool front arrives around noon with some rain maybe on Friday so Zwifting replaces road biking since that time usually covers my biking.

11-21-2019 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary
11-21-2019 Strava Bike Ride Summary

2019 miles are only 38 behind 2018.

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Texas Biking November 20th 2019

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North American Handmade Bicycle Show Dallas March 20-22, 2020

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Cloudy and Breezy Bike Ride to SH 242 and Back

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As I got ready to start today’s bike ride I took a screenshot of the current weather conditions. One thing that jumped out at me: wind from the south at 16 mph. Since I chose the “Kingwood – SH 242 – Kingwood” route riding north with a tailwind sounded great but the return trip meant a strong headwind. I started the ride at 11:54 AM, a little later than I prefer because I waited for the temperature to go up closer to the forecast.

I didn’t realize how strong the headwind became until after I finished the ride at 2:57 PM and saw 22 mph wind with 28 mph gusts. That explains the hard pedaling returning to Kingwood. Weather during the bike ride: start 76 (70% humidity, 66.0 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind S 16 mph. Finish 77 (72% humidity, 66.9 dew point), mostly cloudy and breezy, wind SE 22 mph gusts 28 mph. I probably dressed a little heavier than necessary with shorts, long sleeve thermal jersey with a short sleeve jersey over the the long sleeve one. Early in the ride I began to feel hot but when I got to Tavola the wind temperature seemed to drop a few degrees and hot no longer seemed a problem.

With today’s 37.51 mile ride I am at 339.9 miles for November on the road, 20 miles away from my 360 mile goal. Counting road and virtual bike rides November totals 524.75 miles, well over my 460 mile goal for combined road and virtual biking.

So far my taillight retention Velcro strap held the light in place. I think I also have made sure the light clicks into place in the bracket.

Thursday’s weather forecast calls for a repeat of today. I plan on biking and surpassing my road miles goal for November.

11-20-2019 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary
11-20-2019 Strava Bike Ride Summary
Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles
2019 trails 2018 by 46 miles

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