Texas Bicycling News Digest July 30th 2019

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Biking for a Cause

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A family-friendly bike ride returns this fall to raise funds supporting breast cancer fighters and survivors. Now in its 11th year, the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride will be held Sept. 21 in Martindale.

Organizers are currently registering riders and teams, as well as hosting training rides to help prepare riders for the all-skill level course. The training rides offer routes of varied …

No experience, no problem for Rice grad student turned top fundraising cyclist

KATHARINE SHILCUTT | news.rice.edu

Sudha Yellapantula didn’t even like riding bikes before she signed up to raise money for pediatric cancer research in the 2019 Great Cycle Challenge. But that didn’t stop the Ph.D. student in Rice’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from becoming the challenge’s No. 1 individual fundraiser in the nation, and in only one month.

“I actually hate biking,” said Yellapantula, who heard about the fundraising effort through friends. “I never enjoyed biking, but I thought: childhood cancer research, I gotta do this.”

A few days after signing up for the challenge on …

Cargo bike startup expands offerings and begins sales through IBDs

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DENTON, Texas (BRAIN) — Bunch Bikes has expanded its cargo bike offerings and is now selling through bike shops in addition to its intial consumer-direct sale model.

Aaron Powell launched the company in 2017 as Urban Tribe Cargo Bicycles, a brand inspired by the personal finance blogger Mr. Money Moustache. Powell soon re-branded the company for legal reasons.

Bunch recently launched two new models. The company also is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for Melia cargo bike seats, from the Netherlands. The Melia seats, which fit all front-load cargo bike brands, provide a secure seat for kids too young to sit comfortably in a cargo bike’s box. Powell said the Melia distribution is …

Video: New bike lane marks the start of new project in WF

By Brenda Robledo | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – The City of Wichita Falls is moving forward with a project that will help them become a bicycle-friendly community in the future.

Dail Neely, a cyclist and member of Bike Wichita Falls, said he is excited to see FM 240, between Burkburnett Road and Missle Road, now designated as a bike lane.

“It’s a well-used cycling area already and so now having that sign so motorist know that we are going to be out there is going to be very helpful,” said Neely.

The Wichita Falls director of transportation, John Burrus tells us this is …

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Fastenal Man From Tarkington Bike Ride

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Sometimes an unexpected situation turns into a happy one. Normally I stop at the Huffman Chevron to refill my water bottle but today the fountain drink machine was out of order. I filled my bottle with cool water from the restroom to get me to the Exxon station at E. Lake Houston Parkway and FM 1960. Since I rode the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman Extended” route this took me north on FM 2100 and then west on Smith Road to E. Lake Houston Parkway. At the Exxon I went inside and fill my bottle with ice and went outside to the pumps to get a paper towel to wipe the bottle off and my lips too. As I rounded the pumps to the side with the paper towels there was a man filling up his pickup truck. He said my name and told me he recognized me from Strava where he follows me. I forgot to ask his name so he is the Fastenal Man. He had a blue Fastenal polo shirt and the truck had Fastenal signs on it. He lives in Tarkington and rides around there, mostly early in the day before sunrise. We talked about dogs and roads and biking. When he finished filling up the truck we said goodbyes as we went our way.

The rest of the ride was the usual with summer heat and sun. Weather while I biked: start 92 (66% humidity, 79.4 dew point), partly cloudy, wind SW 10 mph. Finish 97 (53% humidity, 77.0 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind SW 8 mph. The heat index was 110 or so but as long as I was moving I didn’t really notice it. The arm sleeves really help keep me cool with wicking and wind flowing through them. Below is the airport weather at the end of the ride.

7-30-2019 Bike Ride Airport Weather Finish

With today’s 34.01 miles I am starting the week in a way to reach 200+ miles which is good. July now totals 923.44 miles, the most in any month in 2019. The last month I rode more was August 2018 with 949.55 miles. I have one more day to bike in July which might put me higher than that. Year to date stands at 5,012 miles. Yesterday my Canyon Endurace CF SLX pass 12,000 miles and now sits at 12,046 miles.

The ride started at 11:17 AM and finished at 2:05 PM.

This wasn’t the fastest bike ride but Strava says it consistent with my usual efforts.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

7-30-2019 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Texas Bicycling News Digest July 29th 2019

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Back On Texas Circle Trail As The Fort Worth Boondoggle Turns

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It seems like weeks, because it has been several weeks since my handlebars took me on a bike ride on the Wichita Falls Circle Trail.

But those handlebars took me on a ride today, to Sikes Lake, then MSU, then the Circle Trail back to my abode.

My return to Texas went much more …

Barton Creek Mountain Biking Tour 4hr

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Jul 31, 2019 Bring your swimming suit on this 4-hour guided mountain biking tour along Barton Creek Greenbelt. It’s the largest urban wilderness in the US. Enjoy this year-round, 8-10 mile trek, cycling through the Texas Hill Country along the creek. This path is intermediate skill level with some hiking with the bike over technical areas. Enjoy a single-track route with limestone walls and a few creek crossings, which are usually shallow, IF totally dry in summer, we ride the other way and swim at barton springs pool on barton creek. Springs Pool fee Mar.-Oct. $5/$9 (non-resident) not included. This is a premium tour! DO NOT book this tour if you haven’t ever been on a mountain bike or ridden technical singletrack trails premium mtn. bike rental and transportation to/from Bicycle Sport Shop/trailhead included. *runs 11am Sundays. Highlights

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Austin’s Calendar Outdooors Events

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2019-08-03 Saturday 7a – 9a NWAus- Nelo’s Cycles Shop Weekday Ride (Road)
7:30a – 10a SwAus- Gruppo VOP Saturday Ride (Road)
7:30a – 9:45a Gruppo VOP (Adv)
7:30a – 9:30a SwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Road Ride
8a – 1p NwAus- Violet Crown Bagel Ride (Road Ride)
8a – 11a NwAus- Bicycle Sport Shop Parmer Store Saturday Ride
8a – 10a SwAus- Circle C Ranch Cycle Club
8:30a – 12p SoAus- Austin Tri-Cyclist Saturday Shop Road Ride
8:30a – 11:30a ATC Training Ride (Int,Adv)
8:30a – 11:30a Austin Flyers Club Ride
8:30a – 11:30a CenAus- Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR)
9a – 1p CenAus- Yellow Bike Project at the Austin Farmer’s Market (Downtown)
9a – 1p Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Saturday Ride (Road)
9a – 12p CenAus- Mellow Mountain Ride
9a – 12p Kyle- Hill Country Tri Club Saturday Ride (Road)
9a – 12p NAus- Austin Mountain Bike Patrol
9a – 11a CenAus- Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride Shop Road Ride
9a – 11a SwAus- Southwest Cycle Sport Saturday Mountain Bike Ride
9a – 10a NwAus- Saturday Brick Workout hosted by Bicycle Sport Shop
10a – 2p Meat CSA Pickup Week
10a – 1p CenAus- Orange Bike Project Shop Hours
10a – 1p Florence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time
12p – 1:30p Farm Tour & Volunteer Orientation
12p – 1p CenAus- Coed Hands-on Flat Fix Clinic

VCC: Mellow Monday with a New Bike Day Cameo

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Long harassed for his humble bike, Nick stepped up to the uber sexy Cervelo P3. Wishing you thousands of happy miles my friend!

We were all on the same page for a change and stayed true to the plan for a mellow tempo ride. Uneventful with the exception of Jeff’s occasional …

Monday Training ride

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Project cycling color into Cisco

by: Jessica Ranck | www.bigcountryhomepage.com

CISCO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – If you’ve ever been to Cisco, you’ve definitely seen them. A dull street corner given new life, but the question on everyone’s mind is “Who’s behind it all?”

“It’s kinda like someone coming in through the middle of the night and all of a sudden things are appearing in Cisco,” said Cisco Mayor Tammy Douglas.

The woman behind it all? None other than resident Caryon Garrett who first started turning the gears on this unique project four years ago. …

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Monday Bike Ride in The Heat and Sun

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Starting the week off with today’s bike ride I chose the “Oakhurst – Gene Campbell Road – Valley Ranch” route and rode 39.87 miles. The weather was the way I like it, hot and sunny. I started at 10:50 AM with a pang of missing the Tour de France on TV.

Weather while I rode: start 91 (63% humidity, 77.0 dew point), partly cloudy, wind S 13 mph. Finish 95 (53% humidity, 75.1 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind S 12 mph. After I finished the ride at 2:14 PM I heard thunder and checking the weather radar saw some rain floating around to the north. Glad I got home before rain arrived.

The wind wasn’t too much of a problem since the route generally goes east and west. I managed to get my average speed up to 14.0 mph.

I stopped at the Circle K on FM 1314 and Sorters Road to refill my water bottle. Later at the Circle K at FM 1314 and I-69/US59 I stopped longer to eat a Clif Bar and drink blue PowerAde. I refilled my water bottle to get me home.

Tuesday I plan on biking to add to July’s mileage which stands at 889.43 miles, almost 90 miles over my goal. My Canyon Endurace CF SLX now has 12012.7 miles in rides since February 2018.

After all of the Zwift ads during the TdF I started checking it out for when the weather and the year becomes unfavorable for outdoor riding. It looks interesting but I have a problem. My main computers are a Google Pixelbook and an Acer Chromebook Spin 13 and Zwift doesn’t support Chrome OS. Also I don’t have a smart trainer. I could use the Zwift Android app but I am not sure how to get the action on a bigger screen.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

7-29-2019 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles