Over The River, Lake And Through The Woods Bike Ride

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The last time I rode the “Atascocita South – Walden – Huffman” route was August 13th before I acquired the GoPro camera. I biked that route today and some of the video shows what the Atascocita South looks like. I started at 10:38 AM, a little later than I wanted because the Wahoo Elemnt computer wanted to install new firmware which takes several minutes. That did not delay the 1:24 PM finish though.

I biked 34.33 miles. The week now totals 146.91 miles and the month stands at 101.75 miles, 15% of the way to the 700 mile goal. Year to date comes in at 6,403 miles, 397 miles away from my goal.

For variety I registered for the Spirit Ride in Livingston, TX which takes place on Saturday. I plan on biking the 44 mile route. This will be the third time riding this event. It used to be in November when the weather held me back but last year they moved to the first Saturday in October and the weather no longer gets cold or wet as often. The weather looks sunny and maybe 90 degrees or higher. The GoPro camera will also travel the road with me.

Weather while I biked today: start 88 (73% humidity, 78.5 dew point), aa few clouds, wind NE 5 mph. Finish 91 (62% humidity, 76.0 dew point), partly cloudy, wind E 8 mph. This might be the last week of 90+ degrees and I want to take advantage of it.

Yesterday I hurried home from the bike ride and rushed off to run an errand at the Social Security office. I thought I got there in time but found out they close at noon on Wednesday. Back to there today and I accomplished what I needed to do.

Friday weather forecast calls for bike riding.

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SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

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Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

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Texas Bicycling News Digest October 2nd 2019

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Separated Bike Track Nears Completion in South Texas Medical Center

Iris Dimmick | therivardreport.com

The commute to work or doctor appointments on a central section of Floyd Curl Drive in the South Texas Medical Center is a lot more “green” these days as construction nears completion on separated, raised bicycle tracks and new sidewalks.

Finding cyclists and pedestrians in the area, however, proved hard to do Tuesday morning, but that’s something that officials hope the new 1.7 mile stretch of roadway designed for …

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October 5th List of Rides 6:30 – 8:30am West Oaks Ride 5535 Memorial Dr Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7 – 10am Morning Road Ride 24555 Katy Fwy Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7 – 10am CCC Group B&C ‘Sport’ Ride 22756 Westheimer Pkwy, Unit 140, Katy, Texas 77450 Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7 – 9am (Commercial) Life Time Fitness – Cinco Ranch Ride 23211 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7 – 9am Bike Barn Cypress Ride 25807 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7 – 9am Houston Randonneurs Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7 – 9am Sin’s Everyone Ride 14536 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7 – 9am Society Cycle Works Saturday Ride (Unconfirmed) 13425 University Blvd Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted Saturday, October 5 7 – 9am The ILC Road Ride 14536 Memorial Dr Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7 – 9am Truth Squad Road Ride 14536 Memorial Dr Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7:15 – 9:15am Bike Barn Champions Ride 6935 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77379, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7:30 – 10:30am Bike Medicine Ride 10511 Windsor Ln, Houston, TX 77031, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7:30 – 10am Ladies Beginner Ride 15200 Memorial Dr Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7:30 – 9:30am Bike Barn Atascocita Ride 7506 Farm to Market Road 1960, Atascocita, TX 77345, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7:30 – 9:30am Bike Barn Clear Lake Ride 2422 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7:30 – 9:30am Bike Barn Katy Ride 629 S. Mason Rd., Katy, TX 77450, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7:30 – 9:30am No Drop Saturdays 24555 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77494, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7:30 – 9:30am NWCC – Zube Park Rides 17560 Roberts Rd Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 8 – 10am iCycle Ride 2040 E T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 8 – 10am Urban Bike Gallery Ride 4814 Nett St, Houston, TX 77007, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 9 – 11am CCMTB Trail Ride 14234 W Cypress Forest Dr Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 9:30 – 11:30am Ice Cream Ride 3510 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007, USA Calendar: Houston Cycling Calendar, Accepted
Saturday, October 5 7 – 9pm Cypress Cycle Club Ride Cypress

Bike Medic Response Team

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The Cypress Creek EMS Bike Team was the first of its kind in Southeast Texas and one of the first EMS bike teams in the country. It was founded in 1996 by a group of staff and volunteer members with a passion for cycling and a drive to create a unique unit to serve the community. With big ideas and essentially no budget, the members set out to build a team that could support local community events. The initial small team of members solicited local business for funds to …

Video: Bicyclist struck, killed by SUV in hit-and-run in El Paso’s Lower Valley

By: Edwin Delgado | www.kvia.com

EL PASO, Texas – A bicyclist was struck and killed early Wednesday by a speeding SUV that fled the scene in the city’s Lower Valley, police said.

The deadly hit-and-run happened shortly after 2 a.m. in the 7900 block of Alameda Avenue near the intersection of Fresno Drive.

Police identified the victim as 59-year-old Hector Leyva. Investigators said he was riding his bicycle when a dark colored SUV struck him from behind.

The driver of the SUV, who …

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Bike Ride to Tavola

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Today’s bike ride went to the north on what I label the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route. I rolled out the driveway at 10:27 AM and finished at 1:14 PM. I tried to set a good pace because I needed to get back home to run an errand and I think I made the time limit I set. I biked 34.2 miles putting the week at 112.58 miles and October at 67.42 miles, about 10% of my goal for October.

Weather during the bike ride: start 88 (75% humidity, 79.1 dew point), a few clouds, wind E 6 mph. Finish 90 (65% humidity, 77.1 dew point), partly cloudy, wind SE 8 mph. I noticed the wind cooling effect as I rode making me think of fall or early spring. The arm sleeves felt just right. The “cool front” still appears in the weather discussion for late Monday or Tuesday. Until then I like the late summer heat.

Some physical data points:

  • average heart rate – 122 bps (70%)
  • max heart rate – 146 bps (83%)
  • average power output – 96 watts (consistent with my usual efforts)
  • max power output – 370 watts

The GoPro hook and loop mount continues to perform quietly compared to the previous mount that had a lot of movement and noise. Each time I ride over an expansion joint in the road it sounds like I clip into my pedals. No flashing constable lights in today’s video, just streets and greenery.

Thursday’s weather repeats today and I plan on riding.

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Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

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Texas Bicycling News Digest October 1st 2019

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FIRST STUDY EVALUATING FREE-FLOATING BIKE-SHARE SYSTEM ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

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School of Public Health researchers find 1/3 of university population quickly adopted bike program

Although not a solution for every person and every trip, bicycling as transportation carries tremendous benefits through reduced pollution, decreased traffic congestion and improved health due to increased physical activity. Over the past two decades, the United States has seen growth in bicycling as transportation, though usage remains low overall. Many cities, …

JAZZ BICYCLE TOUR

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Presented By: Sound Culture Dates: October 19, 2019 Location: Scat Jazz Lounge Address: Fort Worth, TX 76110 Phone: (817) 924-9188 Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Price: Free The Jazz Bicycle Tour is a family-friendly bicycle ride through Historic Southside and downtown Fort Worth, stopping briefly at locations that hold jazz history. It kicks off at the Ella Mae Shamblee Public Library, with a reception for the Ronald Shannon Jackson memorabilia exhibit. Another highlight: a performance by Rachella Parks-Washington at the Scat Jazz Lounge.

Owner of downtown bike rental shop says electric scooters put him out of business

by Brittany Ford | cbsaustin.com

Austin City Limits is usually a busy time for local bike rental shops, but business owners say this year has already proven to be different.

One downtown retailer says electric scooters has put them out of business.

"We we’re successful. We did really well, and …

Two Cedar Park students hit while walking and biking in school zones

by: Alex Caprariello | www.kxan.com

CEDAR Park, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Park Police are warning drivers to use extra caution in school zones after two students were struck and injured within the past two days near their high schools.

On Monday at Vista Ridge High School, an adult struck a student-cyclist trying to cross the street. Then Tuesday morning, a different driver collided with a student-pedestrian who had …

Texas MS 150 Bicycle Ride Fundraiser Coming To B/CS For The First Time

by Bill Oliver | wtaw.com

The fourth largest bicycle ride fundraiser in the world will have a Kyle Field connection.

That’s the destination of next year’s Texas Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS 150.

College Station city councilman John Nichols made the announcement at their last meeting about the destination of the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Texas MS 150.

As of Tuesday afternoon, more than …

Gritty, dirty, and fun: El Camino draws 300 cyclists

By Lisa Tang | www.palestineherald.com

El Camino 105: The Texas Gravel Adventure, which started five years ago as a leisurely ride through the pines, drew about 300 cyclists to Palestine Saturday for a tough back-roads grinder. Professionals and amateurs from other states were in the mix.

The 105-mile and 65-mile races started at 7 a.m. and wound south of Palestine to back roads around Elkhart and Grapeland in a half-day trek. The first finishers returned to Old Town at about 12:30 p.m. An …

Kerens students host Bike Safety Rodeo

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The students in the Bobcat TRAKS elective classes at Kerens Middle school are hosting a Bike Safety Rodeo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in the school parking lot.

Students will conduct a basic safety course, challenge riding skills, races, and bike inspections, as well as bike repairs.

The Bobcat TRAKS classes are elective classes focusing on cooperative group problem solving and …

Woodlands 2020 budget moves benefit parks, recreation department

By Jeff Forward | www.yourconroenews.com

The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department was allotted needed funding in The Woodlands Township 2020 budget, with initiatives and funding moves aimed at repairing certain facilities, purchasing new equipment and other items and even providing township lifeguards a small raise. …

… For mountain biking and other off-road bicycling enthusiasts, several miles of new trails planned for 2020 will add extra fun for area riders, Nunes said. Part of the 2020 budget included $10,000 to construct the new off-road trails in an area east of the Rob Fleming park center. The trails will be constructed in conjunction with GHORBA, the Greater Houston Off Road Biking Association. …

This Thursday 10/3- Thumper EB Pre-Ride

By CBaron | austinmountainbiking.com

Here we go:

This Thursday I will be leading a Thumper EB Pre-Ride. We will meet at 5:30pm and roll out shortly afterwards. Its a short 10 min spin over to the trail head. You might bring a light just in case. Considering weekday traffic on Old Spicewood, we will probably only do the Thumper trail.

5:30pm- Meet at BB Rovers -12636 Research Blvd B101, Austin, TX 78759

Reply back with any questions or comments.

If you hate Thumper and plan to do the EB, and you don’t show up for the pre-rides, then you have nobody to blame but yourself. …

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