Texas Bicycling News Digest October 7th 2019

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Longview skatepark supporters reach $80,000 fundraising goal

By Jimmy Daniell Isaac | www.news-journal.com

A skate park will be built in Longview next year, after supporters shattered an $80,000 fundraising barrier.

Brian Dodson thought it would take at least two years to raise the money needed to build a skateboarding and biking complex at Ingram Park.

Instead, it took 15 months from the first fundraiser, which was a Bicycle Adventure Day in …

Groundbreaking on Tuesday for Georgetown sidewalk project

www.brownwoodtx.com

A ground breaking for a sidewalk improvement project will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the corner of Sixth and Pine streets, near the former Texas Department of Public Safety office.

The project involves building an 8-foot-wide sidewalk and accessible ramps on Seventh Street from Maple to Myrtle streets. The sidewalk improvement project includes sections of Eighth and Sixth streets in the vicinity and segments of Walnut, College and Ash streets within one to two blocks of Seventh Street.

The improved sidewalks and accessible ramps will provide a pedestrian and bicycle connection between …

Paluxy Pedal, Glen Rose, Texas, October 5, 2019

Roy Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com

We had never been to the Paluxy Pedal so all we knew was the website promo.

"The CareFlite Paluxy Pedal is fast becoming one of the top rides in Texas. The ride starts and ends at the northern tip of the Hill Country in beautiful Glen Rose, Texas. The meandering paved route takes you through scenic views, gentle hills and challenging climbs." (Emphasis added) …

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Falling Temperature Bike Ride

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Typically on Monday I ride to the north but today I changed that and rode to the south and east on what I call the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route. I took a rest day on Sunday (yesterday) and the legs felt rested. I biked 33.06 miles boosting October’s total to 210 miles, 30% of the way to the 700 mile goal.

For several days Space City Weather talked about the “cold” front, which I think turned out to be a “cool” front, arriving today. At the 10:27 AM start of the ride a comfortable 82 degrees awaited as I rolled out. The stout 10 mph wind wind from the north felt cool and it stayed that way until I rode west over Lake Houston approaching the west shore when the wind picked up to 14 mph and felt several degrees cooler. The sky lost some of the clouds and blue spots appeared marking the change as the actual front came through. Riding north took extra effort to overcome the headwind but my legs put out the required effort keeping my average speed at 13.5 mph. Weather during the bike ride: start 82 (80% humidity, 74.7 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind N 10 mph. Finish 79 (83% humidity, 73.2 dew point), overcast, wind N 14 mph.

At the beginning of the ride the PowerPod would not connect with the Wahoo Elemnt computer even though it worked perfectly on Saturday’s ride. I tried pushing the start button and the green LED blinked but no connection. After several attempts I pushed the button 5 times which turns it off and once more to start it up and then it connected to the Elemnt for the rest of the bike ride.

The bike ride recap video fills in the gaps from my writing.

The big piece of equipment in the thumbnail of the video blocked the road but traffic is light there.

Yesterday I setup a new Dell desktop computer because my old one was 4 years old and slow, especially editing video. When I installed SportTracks desktop version a big red notice popped up saying it would no longer be supported after 4/1/2020. I use the web version too but the desktop has some features the web version doesn’t. I am transitioning to the web version starting today, figuring out some features new to me.

Tuesday’s weather will still feature the cool front but not enough to keep me from riding.

Relive Bike Ride In Motion

Relive ‘FALLING TEMPERATURE BIKE RIDE’

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary and Intervals

10-7-2019 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary
10-7-2019 SportTracks Bike Ride Intervals

Strava year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Strava year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Texas Bicycling News Digest October 6th 2019

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The Trailist: McAllister Park Offers Fast, Fun Off-Road Bike Trails

Brendan Gibbons | therivardreport.com

After four years of riding off-road at McAllister Park in north central San Antonio, it feels like an old friend, and it’s always gratifying seeing friends change for the better.

McAllister Park was the first place I rode after moving to San Antonio from Pennsylvania in 2015, and will always feel like the center of my mountain bike life here. I remember marveling then at the low-slung, twisting live oak branches that sometimes form perfect …

Free Community Bike Safety Course

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Sunday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.

Nervous about biking in Houston? You are invited to a free Community Bike Safety Course where you’ll gain the confidence to cycle safely around town! This is the only free bike safety course in Houston taught by certified instructors & open to all ages. The course begins with 90 minutes of classroom instruction at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church. 90 minutes of drills in the Rice University parking lot follow the classroom instruction, and …

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Texas Bicycling News October 5th 2019

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Video: Going the extra mile to treat MS

By Max Massey | www.ksat.com

SAN ANTONIO – This year marks 30 years of Bike MS here in South Texas, a bike ride that starts in San Antonio and goes to New Braunfels. The ride raises more than $24 million annually for the National Multiple Sclerosis society.

Over 1,300 cyclists registered to bike up to 160 miles over two days this weekend. …

Bicyclist hit and killed in Fort Bend County

Brett Buffington | www.khou.com

According to DPS Troopers the driver stayed at the scene. Crash investigators are there.

FRESNO, Texas — Crash investigators are at the scene of a deadly wreck involving a bicyclist. According to a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety, the person who was riding the bicycle has died.

Troopers say the driver of the vehicle involved …

Bike San Antonio General Meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9th

by Bike San Antonio | www.facebook.com

We’ll review updates on the Broadway Corridor project, funding opportunities, board of director duties, finances, organizational strategies, fundraising opportunities and upcoming events.

Walk through the front doors of the library and the room is on the right after the front desk.

MS 150 with MHvsMS

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MS150, Day 1, Century 21 for 2019

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Morning Ride

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Team rides are my favorite rides!

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